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Melanie Patterson

Melanie Patterson is the outgoing editor for The Close and a seasoned real estate professional with over 30 years of combined experience. She is a licensed real estate salesperson in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and holds a Luxury Homes Certification through the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC). Melanie has a diverse background in real estate sales, marketing, property management, and residential real estate investing. Before joining The Close, Melanie was a full-time writer at Fit Small Business and a certified business advisor for the Small Business Development Center. She also owned a private home-based business as a business development, sales, and marketing coach. She has managed multiple properties, including a women’s emergency shelter. Beyond her professional life, Melanie is a natural bodybuilder who enjoys activities such as hiking, kayaking, swimming, and cultivating a small vineyard and flower, herb, and vegetable gardens on her 13.5-acre farm in rural New Hampshire. She shares her life with her husband, David, and their adorable Jack Russell Terrier, Copper.

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  • 30+ years multi-state licensed real estate professional
  • 13+ years as a landlord and property manager
  • 11+ years of business coaching and advising
  • 5+ years small business owner, blogger, and contributing writer
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