Melissa Townsend is a dedicated real estate specialist with Mackinac Properties in St. Ignace, MI, where she provides expert assistance to both buyers and sellers throughout the entire real estate process. With a background in residential, commercial real estate, and land transactions, Melissa is committed to representing her clients' best interests, ensuring smooth negotiations and successful contract executions. She specializes in luxury residential properties, offering comprehensive services that include interior design, relocation assistance, and house-sitting for snowbirds.

Melissa’s diverse career spans multiple industries and countries, having spent more than half of her life in Europe, including Germany, the UK, and Switzerland. She holds an MBA in International Marketing & Business from a private university in Geneva, Switzerland, and her professional experience includes building and running operations for a leading competitive intelligence consultancy in Geneva, as well as establishing her own research agency in the UK. Melissa’s interest in real estate grew from her experience renovating properties, including a Victorian home in the UK and several properties in Michigan, where she moved in 2012.

Fluent in German and conversant in French, Melissa’s global perspective and inquisitive nature drive her to deliver exceptional results for her clients. Her unique background in international business and property renovation allows her to approach real estate transactions with a keen eye for detail, offering valuable insights to clients looking to buy, sell, or invest in the St. Ignace area.