Lori Melbostad

Lori Melbostad is a REALTOR® with REAL Broker and Co-Founder of GDP Elite Midwest, serving buyers and sellers across Minnesota and Wisconsin with a focus on strategic guidance, market expertise, and results-driven representation. Licensed in 2019, Lori has closed over 200 career transactions totaling more than $65 million in sales volume. She gained early recognition as a top-producing agent after closing 60 homes in her first full year and continues to maintain consistent annual production while leading agent development and growth initiatives.
What differentiates Lori is the depth of leadership experience she brings to her clients. Prior to real estate, she spent more than 20 years in executive roles driving organizational growth, including serving as President of a nationally recognized manufacturing company with revenues between $50 million and $80 million and holding board-level leadership positions within major industry associations. This background shaped her analytical approach to negotiations, pricing strategy, and complex transactions — skills that directly benefit the buyers and sellers she represents today.

Lori is also known for her leadership within the real estate industry, previously serving as Vice President of Sales for a top-ranked real estate organization and helping oversee large-scale training, performance systems, and sales operations. Despite her leadership responsibilities, she remains actively engaged in the market, providing clients with real-time insight and experienced representation.

She works with a wide range of clients including first-time buyers, move-up purchasers, second-home buyers, and real estate investors, and is especially valued for her ability to bring structure and clarity to high-stakes decisions. Lori’s approach is grounded in transparency, preparation, and consistent communication — principles that have earned the trust of clients across both urban and recreational markets.