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Melissa Haworth, eXp Realty
Agent
5.0 stars
55 Reviews
Markets served
Navarre, FL
Pensacola, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Panama City Beach, FL
Panama City, FL
Pensacola Beach, FL
Port St. Joe, FL
Rosemary Beach, FL
DeFuniak Springs, FL
Inlet Beach, FL
Valparaiso, FL
Niceville, FL
Miramar Beach, FL
Mary Esther, FL
Lynn Haven, FL
Destin, FL
Gulf Breeze, FL
Mexico Beach, FL
Freeport, FL
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Crestview, FL
Licenses, Designations or Certificates
4 Time eXp ICON Agent Award Winner Certified eXp Mentor Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
About us
As an ICON agent and real estate investment rock star, I specialize in helping investors find cash-flowing properties along the stunning Emerald Coast of Florida. Whether you're searching for flips, long-term rentals, or short-term rental opportunities, I am passionate about uncovering lucrative real estate ventures that align with your goals. My own experience as a property owner—including short-term rentals and single- and multi-family properties—allows me to offer valuable insights and guidance for maximizing returns. In addition to working with investors, I also assist sellers in successfully marketing and selling their properties. With a deep understanding of marketing strategies and a commitment to showcasing properties in their best light, I help sellers achieve optimal results in today’s competitive market. With a JD in Law from Texas Wesleyan Law School and over 26 years of legal experience, I bring a unique perspective to real estate investment. My legal background equips me to navigate complex transactions and ensure that my clients’ interests are protected every step of the way. I thrive on helping people achieve their investment dreams and secure financial success through strategic property acquisitions. When I’m not immersed in real estate, you’ll likely find me cheering on the Dallas Stars or enjoying the serene beauty of the beach. I believe that every great vision begins with a conversation, and I’m here to help turn your dreams into reality. Let’s connect and discuss how I can help you unlock the potential of real estate investment! Stay in the know about all things Real Estate with my podcast The Real Estate JAM! Cohosted with my partner JD Monroe, you can stream anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. Find it here: https://therealestatejam.com.
Specialties
Residential
Townhouse/Condo
Single-Family Rental
Primary Residence
Multi-Family (2-4 units)
Fix & flip
Land
Short-term rental
New Construction
Reviews (55)
5.0 stars
55 Reviews
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49 Reviews
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6 Reviews
5.0 stars
3 months ago
Reviewed by
Diego Mesa
My wife and I have bought and sold many properties over the years and have worked with a number of Realtors. From start to finish, Melissa was, without question, the best Realtor we have ever worked with.
From the moment we first met her, she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She has a warm, engaging personality and a genuine passion for serving her clients. Throughout the entire process, she was professional, knowledgeable, and completely committed to helping us find the right home. No matter the time of day, she was always available, responded quickly, and kept us informed every step of the way.
As out-of-state buyers purchasing a home in an area we weren't familiar with, this experience would not have been possible without Melissa. She took the time to do detailed video walk-throughs of multiple homes while we were still in our home state, allowing us to make an informed decision from thousands of miles away. We ultimately purchased our home based on her guidance, and when we finally saw it in person after closing, it exceeded our expectations.
Melissa is not only an all around outstanding Realtor but she also represented us extremely well at the negotiating table and kept our needs as first priority. She worked tirelessly during negotiations to make sure our interests were protected and that we got the best possible outcome.
We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with Melissa Haworth. If you're looking for someone who is honest, hardworking, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to helping you find the perfect home, look no further. I simply can't recommend Melissa highly enough, you'll be glad you called her today!
5.0 stars
5 months ago
Reviewed by
Karl Tarango
Working with Melissa was a great experience and worthy of five stars. She was extremely responsive, knowledgeable and helpful throughout our buying experience. We could not have landed so smoothly without her.
5.0 stars
5 months ago
Reviewed by
Kyle Marshall
If you are looking for real estate on the Florida Gulf Coast look no further. Melissa has been outstanding on every level. She helped us through every step of the process. We are first time STR buyers and Melissa converted our new purchase into a turnkey rental. She has a wealth of knowledge about loans, maintenance, and management. Included in our purchase was a list of management options. Couldn’t recommend her enough.
5.0 stars
5 months ago
Reviewed by
Heather Derrick
Melissa Haworth truly is amazing. She walked me thru every step of buying my new home. From connecting me to an amazing lender, setting up the inspection and making sure everything was correct before I signed the closing papers on the house. I could not have asked for a better realtor. With Melissa's help and guidance I was able to purchase my first home and she made sure that it would be perfect. I can not thank Melissa enough for her hard work and dedication thru this process.
5.0 stars
5 months ago
Reviewed by
Eric Richter
I recently closed on my first Airbnb investment property in Florida with the help of Melissa and I couldn’t be happier with the experience.
As a first-time investor buying out of state, I had a ton of questions and a bit of healthy nervousness, but she made the entire process smooth, transparent, and even enjoyable.
From our very first conversation, Melissa took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for—strong rental income potential, good location, and manageable upkeep.
Thanks to Melissa’s expertise in the Florida short-term rental market, I ended up with a fantastic property that I’m confident will perform well as a STR.
I truly felt supported every step of the way, like I had a trusted advisor rather than just a realtor.
I highly recommend working with Melissa, she provides top-notch service from start to finish, thank you again!
5.0 stars
8 months ago
Reviewed by
Tom DeLorenzo
Melissa is the rare person that possesses all of the traits necessary to enable a home purchase or sale to work smoothly and seamlessly. She is extremely knowledgeable of every aspect of the transaction from price negotiation, through the offer and all of the post-agreement requirements to bring a contract to a close. She is the most hard-working, responsive agent one could ask for and has a network of high-quality professionals that can be called upon to culminate the deal from the title company, inspectors, surveyor, etc. not to mention a host of well-vetted contractors that a buyer may need after the purchase. On a personal level, she is an extremely nice person with a low-key approach, polite, very easy to communicate with and, simply put, quite impressive! Having bought and sold several homes in the past, I can say that Melissa is, far and away, the best agent I’ve had the opportunity to work with and would highly recommend her.
Tom D
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
Dean Ladick
As a fellow realtor, I just had the pleasure of collaborating on a deal with Melissa and wanted to say what a treat it was to work with her! She's very professional, knowledgeable, personable and really goes out of her way for others. Her clients are clearly well-represented lucky to have her. It is my hope that we shall soon have the opportunity to work together in the near future!
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
Scott McQuistan
Melissa was absolutely amazing to work with! She is on top of her business more than any agent I've ever worked with. She is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. Melissa helped me every step of the way including offering recommendations for any and all other service providers I might need. She was always willing to help even after the close of the house which was incredibly kind. Being an out of state investor, she made the process as easy and seamless as possible without ever even visiting the property. I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone and especially out of state investors who aren't able to physically visit the area!
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
Dave G
If you are looking for an agent in the panhandle area, I highly recommend Melissa, she was very informative with local knowledge, and as an active STR investor herself, very supportive with local connections to help us get it setup as first timers. She was always super responsive, insightful, accommodating, and went the extra mile to help us find and buy the right place! Would definitely engage her again!
5.0 stars
11 months ago
Reviewed by
Andy Collier
Working with Melissa to purchase our first investment property was one of the best decisions we made in this entire journey. From day one, she stood out, not just as a realtor, but as a true partner and advocate. Melissa is an absolute pleasure to work with... fun, genuine, authentic, and someone you truly want on your team.
Her response time is superhuman. If I had a question, needed clarity, or wanted to explore an option, she was there instantly with thoughtful guidance. She deeply understands the market, but what makes her even more valuable is her firsthand knowledge of the short-term rental space, because she’s also an investor. That perspective made every conversation actionable rather than theoretical.
Her network is incredible and covers everything from first showing to operating a 5-star rental. She doesn’t just hand you generic names; she has vetted partners who deliver.
When things got difficult (as real estate transactions often do), she didn’t flinch. She addressed issues head-on, held sellers accountable, and protected my interests every step of the way. She made what could have been a stressful process feel simple, seamless, and fully supported.
If you're buying your first home or if you're a seasoned short term rental investor... stop searching and hire Melissa. She’s exceptional.
5.0 stars
almost 2 years ago
Reviewed by
Corina Adams
Melissa is absolutely wonderful to work with. She goes above and beyond and is incredibly knowledgeable!
5.0 stars
almost 2 years ago
Reviewed by
Sarah Forth
If I could give Melissa 100 stars, I would. She is hands down the BEST realtor that I have ever worked with... and I have worked with MANY. We found Melissa on Bigger Pockets and after a thorough review of her experience and client reviews we felt confident that she was the right choice for us. We were buying our first investment property, and while we had spent months researching investments, I knew we needed a top notch and seasoned realtor to guide us through this process. Melissa exceeded every expectation. She is extremely knowledgeable in real estate investing as she is an investor herself. She has been doing this for years and was able to help guide me to the perfect property. Not only does Melissa have all the knowledge and expertise to help guide new or seasoned investors, but she is also very prompt in responding to any text or email. I honestly don't know how she does it. Every time I would send her a new property that I was potentially interested in, she would respond (usually within minutes, sometimes an hour) with all of the information that I could need to help inform my decision process. On the rare occasion that she couldn't get me all the information within the hour, she would respond just to let me know she was working on it. She has a fantastic attitude and is always right there to help with any questions or issues that arise. She was there every step of the way through the buying process and even preformed our walk throughs and other tasks that were difficult for us to do as out of state investors. After the purchase was complete, she provided a fantastic list of contacts for everything we needed to get our STR up and running. She is a gem of a human and I am SO SO glad that we made the choice to go with her! She will be the only realtor I ever work with if we purchase more properties in the panhandle. Do yourself a favor and go with Melissa!
5.0 stars
over 2 years ago
Reviewed by
Matt "Roar" Gardner
Melissa is an exceptional agent with a proven track record. She is also an investor herself which lends to easy conversations and understanding in the buying process! I highly recommend!
5.0 stars
over 2 years ago
Reviewed by
Igor Kalem
Melissa is definitely a local go to professional when buying or selling investment or residential properties in the Panhandle area of Florida. Hard working and very good in her craft.
5.0 stars
over 2 years ago
Reviewed by
Crystal Ball
Melissa works hard for her clients and is super professional on any side of a transaction. She always has a smile and a compliment and knows how to make the process smooth and less frustrating by navigating contracts and data with ease.
5.0 stars
over 2 years ago
Reviewed by
Matt Rice
I knew of Melissa from my time as a BiggerPockets employee. She and helped me sell my STR in Panama City Beach in a time when properties weren't really selling quickly. She was creative in her approach and she really went above and beyond to help my wife and I! I would absolutely recommend working with her for your listings and when you're looking to buy. I will be using her again soon!
5.0 stars
almost 2 years ago
Reviewed by
Corina Adams
Melissa is absolutely wonderful to work with. She goes above and beyond and is incredibly knowledgeable!
5.0 stars
almost 2 years ago
Reviewed by
Sarah Forth
If I could give Melissa 100 stars, I would. She is hands down the BEST realtor that I have ever worked with... and I have worked with MANY. We found Melissa on Bigger Pockets and after a thorough review of her experience and client reviews we felt confident that she was the right choice for us. We were buying our first investment property, and while we had spent months researching investments, I knew we needed a top notch and seasoned realtor to guide us through this process. Melissa exceeded every expectation. She is extremely knowledgeable in real estate investing as she is an investor herself. She has been doing this for years and was able to help guide me to the perfect property. Not only does Melissa have all the knowledge and expertise to help guide new or seasoned investors, but she is also very prompt in responding to any text or email. I honestly don't know how she does it. Every time I would send her a new property that I was potentially interested in, she would respond (usually within minutes, sometimes an hour) with all of the information that I could need to help inform my decision process. On the rare occasion that she couldn't get me all the information within the hour, she would respond just to let me know she was working on it. She has a fantastic attitude and is always right there to help with any questions or issues that arise. She was there every step of the way through the buying process and even preformed our walk throughs and other tasks that were difficult for us to do as out of state investors. After the purchase was complete, she provided a fantastic list of contacts for everything we needed to get our STR up and running. She is a gem of a human and I am SO SO glad that we made the choice to go with her! She will be the only realtor I ever work with if we purchase more properties in the panhandle. Do yourself a favor and go with Melissa!
5.0 stars
over 2 years ago
Reviewed by
Matt "Roar" Gardner
Melissa is an exceptional agent with a proven track record. She is also an investor herself which lends to easy conversations and understanding in the buying process! I highly recommend!
5.0 stars
over 2 years ago
Reviewed by
Igor Kalem
Melissa is definitely a local go to professional when buying or selling investment or residential properties in the Panhandle area of Florida. Hard working and very good in her craft.
5.0 stars
over 2 years ago
Reviewed by
Crystal Ball
Melissa works hard for her clients and is super professional on any side of a transaction. She always has a smile and a compliment and knows how to make the process smooth and less frustrating by navigating contracts and data with ease.
5.0 stars
over 2 years ago
Reviewed by
Matt Rice
I knew of Melissa from my time as a BiggerPockets employee. She and helped me sell my STR in Panama City Beach in a time when properties weren't really selling quickly. She was creative in her approach and she really went above and beyond to help my wife and I! I would absolutely recommend working with her for your listings and when you're looking to buy. I will be using her again soon!
5.0 stars
3 months ago
Reviewed by
Diego Mesa
My wife and I have bought and sold many properties over the years and have worked with a number of Realtors. From start to finish, Melissa was, without question, the best Realtor we have ever worked with.
From the moment we first met her, she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She has a warm, engaging personality and a genuine passion for serving her clients. Throughout the entire process, she was professional, knowledgeable, and completely committed to helping us find the right home. No matter the time of day, she was always available, responded quickly, and kept us informed every step of the way.
As out-of-state buyers purchasing a home in an area we weren't familiar with, this experience would not have been possible without Melissa. She took the time to do detailed video walk-throughs of multiple homes while we were still in our home state, allowing us to make an informed decision from thousands of miles away. We ultimately purchased our home based on her guidance, and when we finally saw it in person after closing, it exceeded our expectations.
Melissa is not only an all around outstanding Realtor but she also represented us extremely well at the negotiating table and kept our needs as first priority. She worked tirelessly during negotiations to make sure our interests were protected and that we got the best possible outcome.
We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with Melissa Haworth. If you're looking for someone who is honest, hardworking, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to helping you find the perfect home, look no further. I simply can't recommend Melissa highly enough, you'll be glad you called her today!
5.0 stars
5 months ago
Reviewed by
Karl Tarango
Working with Melissa was a great experience and worthy of five stars. She was extremely responsive, knowledgeable and helpful throughout our buying experience. We could not have landed so smoothly without her.
5.0 stars
5 months ago
Reviewed by
Kyle Marshall
If you are looking for real estate on the Florida Gulf Coast look no further. Melissa has been outstanding on every level. She helped us through every step of the process. We are first time STR buyers and Melissa converted our new purchase into a turnkey rental. She has a wealth of knowledge about loans, maintenance, and management. Included in our purchase was a list of management options. Couldn’t recommend her enough.
5.0 stars
5 months ago
Reviewed by
Heather Derrick
Melissa Haworth truly is amazing. She walked me thru every step of buying my new home. From connecting me to an amazing lender, setting up the inspection and making sure everything was correct before I signed the closing papers on the house. I could not have asked for a better realtor. With Melissa's help and guidance I was able to purchase my first home and she made sure that it would be perfect. I can not thank Melissa enough for her hard work and dedication thru this process.
5.0 stars
5 months ago
Reviewed by
Eric Richter
I recently closed on my first Airbnb investment property in Florida with the help of Melissa and I couldn’t be happier with the experience.
As a first-time investor buying out of state, I had a ton of questions and a bit of healthy nervousness, but she made the entire process smooth, transparent, and even enjoyable.
From our very first conversation, Melissa took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for—strong rental income potential, good location, and manageable upkeep.
Thanks to Melissa’s expertise in the Florida short-term rental market, I ended up with a fantastic property that I’m confident will perform well as a STR.
I truly felt supported every step of the way, like I had a trusted advisor rather than just a realtor.
I highly recommend working with Melissa, she provides top-notch service from start to finish, thank you again!
5.0 stars
8 months ago
Reviewed by
Tom DeLorenzo
Melissa is the rare person that possesses all of the traits necessary to enable a home purchase or sale to work smoothly and seamlessly. She is extremely knowledgeable of every aspect of the transaction from price negotiation, through the offer and all of the post-agreement requirements to bring a contract to a close. She is the most hard-working, responsive agent one could ask for and has a network of high-quality professionals that can be called upon to culminate the deal from the title company, inspectors, surveyor, etc. not to mention a host of well-vetted contractors that a buyer may need after the purchase. On a personal level, she is an extremely nice person with a low-key approach, polite, very easy to communicate with and, simply put, quite impressive! Having bought and sold several homes in the past, I can say that Melissa is, far and away, the best agent I’ve had the opportunity to work with and would highly recommend her.
Tom D
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
Dean Ladick
As a fellow realtor, I just had the pleasure of collaborating on a deal with Melissa and wanted to say what a treat it was to work with her! She's very professional, knowledgeable, personable and really goes out of her way for others. Her clients are clearly well-represented lucky to have her. It is my hope that we shall soon have the opportunity to work together in the near future!
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
Scott McQuistan
Melissa was absolutely amazing to work with! She is on top of her business more than any agent I've ever worked with. She is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. Melissa helped me every step of the way including offering recommendations for any and all other service providers I might need. She was always willing to help even after the close of the house which was incredibly kind. Being an out of state investor, she made the process as easy and seamless as possible without ever even visiting the property. I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone and especially out of state investors who aren't able to physically visit the area!
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
Dave G
If you are looking for an agent in the panhandle area, I highly recommend Melissa, she was very informative with local knowledge, and as an active STR investor herself, very supportive with local connections to help us get it setup as first timers. She was always super responsive, insightful, accommodating, and went the extra mile to help us find and buy the right place! Would definitely engage her again!
5.0 stars
11 months ago
Reviewed by
Andy Collier
Working with Melissa to purchase our first investment property was one of the best decisions we made in this entire journey. From day one, she stood out, not just as a realtor, but as a true partner and advocate. Melissa is an absolute pleasure to work with... fun, genuine, authentic, and someone you truly want on your team.
Her response time is superhuman. If I had a question, needed clarity, or wanted to explore an option, she was there instantly with thoughtful guidance. She deeply understands the market, but what makes her even more valuable is her firsthand knowledge of the short-term rental space, because she’s also an investor. That perspective made every conversation actionable rather than theoretical.
Her network is incredible and covers everything from first showing to operating a 5-star rental. She doesn’t just hand you generic names; she has vetted partners who deliver.
When things got difficult (as real estate transactions often do), she didn’t flinch. She addressed issues head-on, held sellers accountable, and protected my interests every step of the way. She made what could have been a stressful process feel simple, seamless, and fully supported.
If you're buying your first home or if you're a seasoned short term rental investor... stop searching and hire Melissa. She’s exceptional.