Melanie Shaw

Melanie Shaw, Realtor.

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Whether you’re searching for your dream home or selling your current one, enlisting the help of a realtor who is passionate about real estate and attentive to your needs is essential. Melanie Shaw of Royal LePage is not only passionate abut her work and dedicated to serving her clients, she makes the process enjoyable.

Melanie Shaw started her career in real estate 30 years ago in Toronto. “I always loved homes. When I was at university during a summer break I decided it was a good idea to take the real estate courses to see if it was a good career choice.” says Shaw. “At the age of 21 I decided that it was something I really wanted to pursue and I never looked back.”

In 2014 Melanie and her husband, Graeme (an Islander) along with their son, Brett made the decision to make the Island their permanent home after years of making it their annual vacation destination. Melanie joined Royal LePage Prince Edward Realty in Charlottetown and started her real estate practice on the Island.

“The Island is such a wonderful place to live or invest in the real estate market. There are so many beautiful unique custom built homes combined with more affordable not inflated housing prices compared to other parts of Canada," says Shaw.

Shaw sets very high standards for her business practice and believes that everyone deserves an exceptional real estate experience. After so many years in the business Shaw still approaches each day as a new experience where she has the opportunity to learn something new.

“I love helping people and I truly enjoy how each and every day is unique. I love staging homes and preparing my listings for my specific marketing.” says Shaw. “It’s so satisfying to help buyers find the perfect home and sellers start a new chapter.”

Shaw’s specialty is helping clients fully prepare their home prior to placing it on the MLS system. Shaw goes through the house "room by room" suggesting the possible adjustments and changes to make sure the home shows its absolute best. Preparing your home properly for professional photography and videography takes a bit of work prior to placing it on the market. Shaw advises that this step is the key to marketing a home at a very high level and attracting buyers from all parts of the world. Preparing a home for successful marketing is not only a fine art, she feels it’s one of the most important parts of the selling process.

“I offer this custom service as part of the marketing package for each and every one of my clients. I absolutely love showcasing each home to highlight the features that property offers,” says Shaw. “’Your Happiness is My Goal’ has been my business motto for many years, I have created a full-service real estate experience that is focused on creating a personal marketing strategy for each and every listing and a very organized buyer home search program."

Listed with Melanie Shaw and Royal LePage Prince Edward Realty, this stunning "signature historical home" of Stratford has an impressive layout with a grand entry, a spacious main level that includes a private office and a den. The original character and beauty have been restored and complemented by the amazing interior design and renovations. This is a home of distinct taste and quality and is truly a rare find.

The formal dining room.

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The chef's kitchen with quartz countertops is the family hub.

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Situated off the grand foyer is the living room bathed in natural light.

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The huge master suite features a sitting area and a customized "dream" walk-in closet and unique architectural details.

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Stunning curb appeal and water views from the second-story deck make this property a neighbourhood icon.

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The main floor office.

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Melanie Shaw

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“I love helping people and I truly enjoy how each and every day is unique. I love staging homes and preparing my listings for my specific marketing,” Says Shaw. “It’s so satisfying to help buyers find the perfect home and sellers start a new chapter.”

Melanie Shaw, Realtor Royal LePage Prince Edward Realty 177 St. Peters Road, Charlottetown Cell: 902.213.5235 MelanieShawHomes@gmail.com www.shawhomes.ca