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Melissa Richardson
REALTOR
REALTOR, SRS
License Number: RECS18401
Originally from Fayetteville, NC, I moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, in 1989 with my military family. I grew up here, built my life, and raised my daughter in this incredible community. After years in the renovation business and flipping homes, I began my real estate career in 2012, driven by a passion for helping people navigate one of life’s biggest decisions.
Buying and selling a home is a significant milestone—one that can be emotional, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming. My goal is to make the process as smooth and positive as possible so that, on closing day, my clients feel truly happy about their decision. The joy of being part of that journey is what I love most about my work.
I’ve built my business through word-of-mouth and client referrals, and I’m incredibly grateful for the trust my clients place in me. In 2022, I was honored with the NextHome Masters Club Award. In 2023 and 2024, I was ranked among the highest-producing NextHome agents in the country, receiving the NextHome President’s Circle Award and achieving a spot in the Top 25 agents nationwide.
As a full-time real estate professional, I pride myself on providing exceptional service before, during, and after every transaction. Knowledge, commitment, honesty, and professionalism are the foundation of my business. If you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest in Fairbanks, let’s connect—I’d love to help you achieve your real estate goals.
600 3rd Street, Suite 102, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Coverage
Fairbanks
Awards
2022 Masters Club Award For Being A Top Producer of NextHome Nationwide and 2023 President's Circle Award For being One of The Highest Producers of NextHome Nationwide
More about Melissa...
Where were you born?
Fayetteville, North Carolina
What do you like to do when you’re not selling real estate?
I am big on keeping up with my health & fitness & spending time with friends & family
Your favorite thing about your neighborhood?
Everyone looks out for one another. Waiving Hi as you pass by is pretty standard here.
Who is your hero?
My daughter, I'm so proud of her & she amazes me everyday
Recommendations
Melissa was amazing with her communication, advice and everything was quick and simple. I would go to her again as my realtor.
Melissa Richardson at NextHome is amazing as always! I entrusted her with helping me find my home nearly four years ago and knew with confidence that I wanted her help with selling that home and buying our family upgrade! Not only did she sell our current
home in three days, she also helped to navigate the challenges with our home buying process, which in the end allowed us to buy the home we fell in love with! It’s never an easy process, but Melissa always goes above and beyond to help you through it and ensures
a successful outcome! I will always recommend Melissa and her team!! Thank you!!!!
She fought a 💪 battle and came out with a huge win for my family and I on our home. To them it wasn't just any home it was there dream. Couldn't thank you enough. We really appreciate you. Thank you.
She sold my house in 16 hours!!
The best realtor by far in the business
The best realtor by far in the business
Melissa was instrumental in the quick sale of our home. We were extremely pleased with her excellent communication and professional handling of the process. We appreciated her knowledge and ability to walk us through step by step. Our sale went through
on time without a hitch and for a better price than we originally expected!
Melissa made our home buying experience a breeze. We compliment her on communication, punctuality, real estate knowledge, and connections in our community. It has been a pleasure working with her and we will not hesitate to call for future real estate
needs!
Melissa is not only an incredible agent, she is an amazing person! The best!!!
Selling our home was a seamless and efficient process. Her knowledge and understanding of an ever changing market is second to none! Additionally, her network of resources enables her to leverage the selling process in a way that is unprecedented.
If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, absolutely contact her and know that your needs & expectations will be exceeded.
Thank you, Melissa! :)
Selling our home was a seamless and efficient process. Her knowledge and understanding of an ever changing market is second to none! Additionally, her network of resources enables her to leverage the selling process in a way that is unprecedented.
If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, absolutely contact her and know that your needs & expectations will be exceeded.
Thank you, Melissa! :)
Working with Melissa was our best decision,great professional,amazing person.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
We are returning to Fairbanks from the bush after 25 years, and were referred to Melissa by my son, who had also worked with her previously on his own house sale. She worked with us to understand what we wanted. Her website has a lot more accurate information
than other sites we looked at, and she helped us to find the just the right property, and to successfully navigate the myriad regulations and processes that were involved with the purchase of our property. I found Melissa to be very responsive and knowledgeable
about the Fairbanks market. She made finding a place that would work for us possible. She definitely looks out for her clients, and we appreciated everything she did. Thanks!
Melissa does a fantastic job of making house hunting and buying easy. She was quick to get us prospective information on several properties and as our real estate buyer agent, she walked us through all the forms and offer paperwork easily. She is well
versed in the local market and offers great suggestions on improvements and contacts to help get needed repairs done. She even helped me out when out of the country on vacation - she is that dedicated to her clients. Melissa is the one you need on your side
whether buying or selling!
Melissa was great - she was always ready to get us information and answer our questions. When the title company was dragging its feet with closing she pushed for us to get it set up and done.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Melissa Richardson in the sale of my home. From our initial conversation to the very end, Melissa was caring, knowledgeable and professional. She was always quick to respond to a text, email or phone call and made me feel comfortable and informed. Throughout the whole process Melissa was patient and understanding of my situation. Her knowledge of Fairbanks, the market and real estate are impeccable. She is simply the BEST!
Melissa was amazing during the entire process of first buying our home with her, and then selling the same home as well. She made everything so easy for us, especially since we had to travel out of state to make it to our new home on time for John to start
work. Everything was accessible to us via Docusign, so that we could complete the forms when necessary, without physically having to be present. She made it easy to sell our dream home with her kindness and compassion during our transition. I would completely
recommend Melissa for any of your home buying/selling needs! Thank you so much Melissa!!
Melissa is a awesome real estate professional! Really easy to work with and got me into a great house for a great price! Highly recommend her for your next purchase or sale.
Melissa, was very responsive anytime of day. She made sure to track down the answer to any question I had and I never waited more than a couple of hours for a response, more often then not she responded within the hour.
When I had a mishap shortly after moving in she had a contractor over right away to help me figure out the issues.
I will absolutely be working Melissa again if I ever need to purchase another property in the interior.
When I had a mishap shortly after moving in she had a contractor over right away to help me figure out the issues.
I will absolutely be working Melissa again if I ever need to purchase another property in the interior.
Melissa is THE BEST realtor I have ever worked with. I have worked with several. If you are buying or selling use her. She keeps in contact, is straight up, very knowledgeable, and it never feels like she’s trying to sell you on the property. I felt zero
pressure and felt like she had my back.
With total aplomb, efficiency and experience, Melissa has the expertise whether you are buying or selling your home or property. Her numerous contacts are an asset while working through the real estate process. We highly recommend Melissa and appreciate
her positive dedication to her clients. You will love her too!
She was awesome answered all our questions and put our minds at ease with her answers. She got the house sold so were very happy. Thanks Melissa.
Melissa was fantastic to work with while selling our home. She went above and beyond what I expected. She answered all of our questions and worked with us to make sure the entire process went as smooth as possible. She made sure we understood the process
and helped us through every step of the way from preparing the home for showing to closing. Her advice was invaluable and always spot on. She was patient as our timelines shifted and questions arose. She was truly a joy to work with and I can't say enough
good things about the experience.
Absolutely amazing realtor!! Helped us find our dream home AND helped explain through each step of the home buying process as we were first time homebuyers.
Melissa was fun and professional throughout our entire experience. If your looking for a knowledgeable realtor in Fairbanks, Melissa is your gal!
Melissa was the most patient caring realtor. She knew exactly what I was looking for and looked out for me the whole time we were looking for a place. I recommend that you hire this awesome person especially if you are a first time home buyer she walk
me through the whole process.
Thank you Melissa for all your hard work and dedication to your job.
Thank you Melissa for all your hard work and dedication to your job.
Melissa is an amazing realtor who is on top of every detail throughout the entire process! Melissa was honest and I felt confident in her ability to represent me. Melissa will go to bat for you to ensure you get the house of your dreams and complete satisfaction
in your purchase. I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and have recommended her to everyone I know, as a friend recommended her to me! The boys enjoyed the final last detail, a wonderful goodie basket! Thank you Melissa for everything you do!!
Melissa went above and beyond for us! Between buying and selling, she made the process much less stressful. She always responded within a timely manner, was always there to help, never pressured us into anything we didn’t want to do, explained everything
we didn’t understand or needed help with, was 100% honest, and was always friendly. I would highly recommend working with her!
Melissa did an amazing job, truly going above and beyond to get my home sold. Since I didn't live in Fairbanks, she had to take care of everything for me-- dealing with renters, contractors, and perspective buyers. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone
who needs a Realtor.
Highly recommend Melissa! She was on top of everything! We never had to inquire as to what is next in the process. She made everything simple and stress free. Could not think of even one thing she could have done better.
What are you waiting for?? Contact Melissa RIGHT NOW if you want to buy or sell a home! She will work tirelessly to make the entire process seamless. She did for us.
After marginal success listing and showing our home in a “For sale by owner” arrangement, we decided a Realtor was the next logical step. We were not disappointed choosing Melissa. As a matter of fact, we are grateful for her knowledge, thoroughness, expedience and professionalism.
Quit wasting your time…just call her.
After marginal success listing and showing our home in a “For sale by owner” arrangement, we decided a Realtor was the next logical step. We were not disappointed choosing Melissa. As a matter of fact, we are grateful for her knowledge, thoroughness, expedience and professionalism.
Quit wasting your time…just call her.
Working with Melissa with Next Home Artic Sun was the best! Melissa was always available whenever we needed her no matter the time. She answered all our questions and was extremely helpful in explaining everything from A to Z. Thanks, Melissa! We highly
recommend Melissa to anyone who might be looking to buy or sell real estate. You'll come as a customer and leave as friends. We can't say enough “thank you again”Melissa!!!!!
Melissa was amazing to work with. She made the entire process seamless from start to finish.
Melissa is very knowledgeable about the real estate process, and was able to walk us through every step while answering any questions we had promptly. She took time to ensure everything was communicated to parties honestly and openly, and represented us
in the best way. She did everything she could to help us sell our house quickly and easily. Overall it was a great experience!
I would highly recommend anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Fairbanks to Melissa Richardson. When she was not able find what her client was looking for in the current Fairbanks market she reached out to my husband and I to see if we were interested
in selling our commercial real estate. Even though we were not considering it at the time she worked with her buyer to bring us a very attractive offer that we could not refuse. Since we are no longer living in Fairbanks she helped facilitate the repairs and
scheduled an inspection that we could all attend. Melissa was very knowledgeable about the sale of commercial property and kept us informed the whole time. She was a pleasure to work with and made the process stress free. Melissa went above and beyond what
we expected in a Realtor. We would defiantly recommend her and use her again.
Melissa helped us buy our house 5 years ago and then also helped us sell it as we are moving out of state. Melissa was always professional and worked hard for us. she's also very knowledgeable and connected within the community. I would recommend her to
anyone who's looking to buy or sell
Melissa was amazing. She was organized and professional and incredibly accommodating with our situation (house hunting from another state). Once we had our hearts set on a house Melissa guided us through the process from offer to close and made sure we
were in our new home by the holidays. She even left us a little house warming gift that put a smile on our face on move-in day.
Melissa is AMAZING! She goes above and beyond to ensure a pleasant home buying experience. Her knowledge of the real estate market is compounded by her many resources around town. She is thorough and always has her client’s best interest in mind! She made
the purchase of our first home smooth and hassle-free. I will recommend Melissa to everyone in need of a realtor! Thank you so much!
5 Star Plus, Melissa Picked Up The Ball From An Almost Failed Transaction And Navigated Us To A Successful Closing. Thank you!
After working with a realtor that was dropping the ball left and right on me and my partner we started to work with Melissa and she was all over it day and night all week and on the weekends making sure things were done right and done fast she is a super
star will defiantly work with her again.
Melissa provided a superb home selling experience. Melissa was always on point with her recommendations and went above and beyond to facilitate the sell of my home. She listened to what I had to say and then implemented what I requested. Even if what I
requested was different than what she recommended she always was respectful and did what I wanted. She never got frustrated or difficult to work with even when issues beyond her control were presented. Melissa was always available via phone and email and returned
messages quickly. She was thoughtful and informative during the home selling process. She brings a multitude of services to the home selling and buying process. Several times she went above and beyond what the scope of her duties to facilitate the sell of
my home. I am very happy with the services she provided. I will definitely use her in the future and recommend her to other potential home sellers and buyers.
Melissa is high energy. She also listens and communicates extremely well. Being both patient and flexible, what more could you ask for in a professional!
Melissa was so helpful and accommodating with helping us with our purchase. She had all the answers to our questions no matter what they were. We are so excited about our new endeavor! We are looking forward to doing business with her again and would highly
recommend her to EVERYONE!! Thank you Melissa!
In a housing market that benefited from great interest rates, and lots of competition in the 300's price point, you still need a professional in your corner. We were fortunate to have Melissa Sue Richardson. Although there are still many homes still listed,
and the buyers still looking, our home is sold & closed. Thats what you want. Meet with Melissa and get yous SOLD!
We gave Melissa a lot of challenges when we were looking for a home. 1st, we were out of State, we wanted to be in a certain area that we could keep our horses as well as stay within our budget. Another realtor told us it wasn’t likely we would find what
we are looking for in our price range. Melissa found us a great home four our family of 7 as well as our horses. She worked closely with us and the sellers agent to work through a few more hurdles and was able to make our family’s dream a reality. I would
recommend Melissa hands down for anyone considering buying or selling a home!
Melissa did a phenomenal job with the sale of our house. Her advice on all points was invaluable. She was prompt to respond to email/messages and never steered us wrong.
Melissa was our angel. She showed us several houses (we were being very picky) then she showed us our dream home! She assisted us through every step!! Thank you so much Melissa!
Its been said " There's no time like the present" and that was true with our Condo purchase. We had been seriously looking to buy a retirement condo in Fairbanks for about 6 months. When the "One" showed up, Melissa went in to action, and made sure we
were in first position. Transactions in real estate are not always straightforward, and this one was no exception. Melissa's knowledge of this market and network of professionals, saved the day for us. We hope when your ready, you will experience the professional
service we enjoyed. call Melissa.
Dan & Gloria Finney.
Dan & Gloria Finney.
I had the pleasure of working with Melissa about a year ago to purchase my first home which was a condo. Melissa is very pleasant to work with, very professional and thorough at her job. She cares and is excited to share the experience of owning a home
and puts in a lot of effort to make it happen. She went the extra mile and was dedicated to educating me on the steps, making the negotiations, and keeping me informed and involved in the process. I am very happy with my new home and grateful to Melissa for
all of her hard work to help me make a dream come true. I can’t recommend her enough.
When a co-worker heard that I was in the market to buy a house, she recommended Melissa, and I'm thrilled she did! Word of mouth is the type of reference I truly appreciate.
Melissa is knowledgeable about all aspects of home buying, honest and a super hard worker. She never tried to sell me on anything, being only concerned that I was truly happy about the house. If Melissa didn't know the answer to a question, she quickly found out.
I have already recommended Melissa to others who are in the market, and will continue to do so. Also, when and if I am in the position to sell my home, you can be sure I'll be calling Melissa once again!
Melissa is knowledgeable about all aspects of home buying, honest and a super hard worker. She never tried to sell me on anything, being only concerned that I was truly happy about the house. If Melissa didn't know the answer to a question, she quickly found out.
I have already recommended Melissa to others who are in the market, and will continue to do so. Also, when and if I am in the position to sell my home, you can be sure I'll be calling Melissa once again!
Melissa was easy to work with and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable with my decision to purchase my first home.
Melissa was amazing when we were looking for our perfect Alaska home. She was very patient and a great advocate. We were blessed to have found her!
Going with her as a realtor was by far the best decision I made in terms of buying our home. She's a dependable, down to earth person who will be with you every step of the way to make sure you get exactly what you're asking for and need. I, along with
my partner, were first time home buyers and were ignorant to the ins and outs of buying a home. Melissa guided us with ease and explained everything in a way that we could understand. For sure the best realtor in Fairbanks and a incredible woman in general.
Melissa was fantastic to work with. She saw to all our home buying needs. We were out of state for the entire process and she made sure everything was taken care of, down to the smallest detail and really went above and beyond! I would recommend Melissa
to all my friends and family.
My husband and I were first time home buyers and Melissa made the process easier than I could have ever expected! She made sure to not just find us the first house that came our way, but took the time to listen to our wants and needs and found us a home
to raise our children in. I would highly recommend her to any of my family and friends!
Melissa was amazing to work with. My business partner and I have bought 2 investment properties in Fairbanks with Melissa as our Buyers agent. Melissa is a superb communicator, was present at all the inspections for us and negotiated the best sales price
for us. I wouldn’t hesitate for a minute to use her again for future purchases or refer her to other buyers.