Melissa Young

Melissa Young, lead agent of The Melissa Young Group, prides herself on her patience and exceptional ability to listen, skills that she's honed while working with clients over the last eight years as an agent all over the Chicagoland and Metropolitan Pittsburgh area. She understands the frustration of consumers who feel unheard by their broker, and she works hard to give them her full attention and respond to the needs they express. Melissa has always had a passion for helping others initiate and accomplish major life goals, and she is dedicated to providing her clients with not only the expertise, communication, and drive they expect, but also a relaxed-even enjoyable-experience throughout the process.

Melissa Young entered the field of real estate after a career that has included 5 years as the head coach of New Trier High School's speech team and 12 years as an account manager at Heartland Advertising. She is also an acclaimed singer and comedienne, performing regularly on cabaret stages throughout the United States. Her combined experiences in sales, customer service, and engaging with audiences have given her a unique skill set when it comes to the business of helping her clients find either the right buyer or the right home.