Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith is an Associate Broker & REALTOR® with Living Down South Realty. Being licensed in both South Carolina and Georgia, she serves Northeast Georgia and Western Upstate South Carolina including Lake Hartwell and Lake Keowee. Living Down South Realty is excited to have Melissa on board delivering an unyielding desire to produce results for her clients and her customers.

Melissa’s real estate career began in 2005 with a goal of achieving the perfect work-family balance. However, she quickly realized the great pleasure which comes from helping others achieve their dream of home ownership. A graduate of Clemson University, Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and later earned her Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice at North Georgia Technical College. Prior to real estate, Melissa worked in Administrative Services for Clemson University and later as a Probation Officer in the State of Georgia with the Northern Judicial Circuit. Combining her real estate experience, education, and diligence with her diverse knowledge of the area cultures and lifestyles, Melissa is an experienced choice for anyone seeking the services of a real estate professional that has honed her skills over the years to best guide her clients through the often emotional transaction. Whether selling or buying, Melissa is dedicated to making the process easy and smooth for her clients. Melissa is often heard by family, friends, and colleagues saying, “That’s not a problem, it’s an opportunity.”

Melissa and her husband have three children and an ever-growing crew of grandchildren and fur babies . When not serving her real estate clients, Melissa enjoys spending time with friends and family, and overall, loving their lake living lifestyle.