# Melissa Roby > Melissa Roby is a boutique, residential real estate advisor serving Northeast Florida, with a Jacksonville-St. Johns County footprint and a neighborhood-focused lead engine. Affiliated with One Sotheby's, she blends hospitality with polished marketing for buyers, sellers, relocations, and investors. Focus: full-service residential transactions, relocations, first-time/VA support, investor/multi-family, selective luxury; Strengths: creative marketing & staging, neighborhood authority, local resources, referral-driven care, premium brokerage access; Clients: families, relocators, investors ## Core Pages - [Melissa Roby](https://melissaroby.com/): Realtor Melissa Roby offering Northeast Florida home buying, selling, valuations, and neighborhood guides for buyers. - [Testimonials](https://melissaroby.com/testimonials): Client testimonials praising Melissa Roby's real estate services, negotiation skills, responsiveness, and southern-living approach. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Fruit Cove](https://melissaroby.com/neighborhoods/fruit-cove): Neighborhood page listing Fruit Cove, FL homes for sale, local demographics, schools, amenities, and points of interest. - [Jacksonville](https://melissaroby.com/neighborhoods/jacksonville): Neighborhood profile for Jacksonville, FL including home listings, demographics, schools, amenities, and market data. - [Jacksonville Beach](https://melissaroby.com/neighborhoods/jacksonville-beach): Neighborhood page for Jacksonville Beach, FL offering luxury home listings, demographics, schools, amenities, and market data. - [Mandarin](https://melissaroby.com/neighborhoods/mandarin): Neighborhood page for Mandarin, Jacksonville, FL featuring homes for sale, demographics, schools, and local amenities. - [Nocatee](https://melissaroby.com/neighborhoods/nocatee): Real estate and neighborhood guide for Nocatee, FL - home listings, demographics, schools, local amenities, pricing. - [Ponte Vedra Beach](https://melissaroby.com/neighborhoods/ponte-vedra-beach): Neighborhood overview and real estate listings for Ponte Vedra Beach, FL including demographics, schools, and amenities. - [San Marco](https://melissaroby.com/neighborhoods/san-marco): Neighborhood page for San Marco, Jacksonville, FL with homes for sale, demographics, schools, and local amenities. - [St. Augustine](https://melissaroby.com/neighborhoods/st-augustine): Neighborhood real estate page listing homes for sale, demographics, schools and points of interest in St. Augustine FL. - [St. Johns County](https://melissaroby.com/neighborhoods/st-johns-county): Neighborhood page featuring St. Johns County, FL real estate listings, demographics, community data, and market overview. - [St. Johns County Rentals](https://melissaroby.com/neighborhoods/st-johns-county-rentals): Neighborhood page for St. Johns County, FL featuring rental property listings, demographics, schools, and local points of interest. - [World Golf Village](https://melissaroby.com/neighborhoods/world-golf-village): Neighborhood page listing homes for sale, demographics, schools, and local amenities in World Golf Village, FL. ## Featured Properties for Sale - [Portfolio](https://melissaroby.com/properties): Portfolio of featured and sold residential properties across Jacksonville, St. Johns, St. Augustine, and Glen St. Mary, FL. - [7971 BRIARWOOD Circle, Glen St. Mary](https://melissaroby.com/properties/7971-briarwood-circle-glen-st-mary-glen-st-mary-fl-us-32040-2079880): 4-bedroom, 3-bath ranch home on 1.24-acre lot in Glen St Mary, FL with recent updates. ## Buyer & Seller Guides - [Buyer's Guide](https://melissaroby.com/buyers): Step-by-step first-time homebuyer guide covering research, budgeting, prequalification, agent selection, inspections, financing, and closing. - [Seller's Guide](https://melissaroby.com/sellers): Step-by-step seller's guide covering pricing, preparations, marketing, offer evaluation, closing, and free home valuation. ## Tools - [How Much is Your Home Worth?](https://melissaroby.com/home-valuation): Offers instant free home valuations, explains CMA and appraisal methods, and when valuations are needed. - [Mortgage Calculator](https://melissaroby.com/mortgage-calculator): Interactive mortgage calculator estimating payments including principal, interest, taxes, insurance, HOA, and PMI. ## Featured Blog Posts - [10 Top Reno's That Will Up the Sale Price of Your Home](https://melissaroby.com/blog/10-top-renos-that-will-up-the-sale-price-of-your-home): Overview of renovation projects (painting, kitchen, bathroom, roof, deck, basement) that boost home resale value. - [Choosing the Right Neighborhood in World Golf Village, FL](https://melissaroby.com/blog/choosing-the-right-neighborhood-in-world-golf-village-fl): Guide to selecting neighborhoods in World Golf Village, FL covering amenities, architectural styles, market trends, and community features. - [Choosing the Right Paint Colors for Your Jacksonville, FL Home](https://melissaroby.com/blog/choosing-the-right-paint-colors-for-your-jacksonville-fl-home): Guide on selecting interior and exterior paint colors that suit Jacksonville, FL climate, architecture, and neighborhoods. - [Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades That Add Value in Jacksonville, FL](https://melissaroby.com/blog/eco-friendly-home-upgrades-that-add-value-in-jacksonville-fl): Guide to eco-friendly home upgrades in Jacksonville, FL that improve sustainability and increase property resale value. - [Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades That Boost Value in Mandarin, FL](https://melissaroby.com/blog/eco-friendly-home-upgrades-that-boost-value-in-mandarin-fl): Guide to eco-friendly and energy-efficient home improvements that increase property value in Mandarin, FL. - [Hidden Gems in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL You Need to Discover](https://melissaroby.com/blog/hidden-gems-in-ponte-vedra-beach-fl-you-need-to-discover): Local guide to hidden gems, attractions, outdoor activities, dining, spas, and cultural sites in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - [Home Age vs. Market Value in St. Augustine: What You Should Know](https://melissaroby.com/blog/home-age-vs-market-value-in-st-augustine-what-you-should-know): Explains how property age influences market value in St. Augustine, covering historic homes, renovations, appraisals, regulations. - [Home Design Trends in Mandarin, FL](https://melissaroby.com/blog/home-design-trends-in-mandarin-fl): Overview of popular home design trends in Mandarin, FL, including coastal palettes, outdoor living, smart and sustainable features. - [How Tech Transforms Homebuying in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL](https://melissaroby.com/blog/how-tech-transforms-homebuying-in-ponte-vedra-beach-fl): Explains how virtual tours, digital mortgages, AI, and smart home technology reshape homebuying in Ponte Vedra Beach. - [How to Build Home Equity Faster in Jacksonville, FL](https://melissaroby.com/blog/how-to-build-home-equity-faster-in-jacksonville-fl): Advice for Jacksonville, FL homeowners on strategies-payments, refinancing, improvements-to accelerate home equity growth. - [How to Decorate for the Holidays When Your Home is On the Market](https://melissaroby.com/blog/how-to-decorate-for-the-holidays-when-your-home-is-on-the-market): Advice for sellers on tasteful, neutral holiday decorating to appeal to buyers and showcase home features. - [How to Get the Best Mortgage Rates in St. John's, FL](https://melissaroby.com/blog/how-to-get-the-best-mortgage-rates-in-stjohns-fl): Guide for St. Johns, FL homebuyers to secure better mortgage rates via credit, loan types, and local lenders. - [How to Use Virtual Tours When Selling Your Home in Fruit Cove, FL](https://melissaroby.com/blog/how-to-use-virtual-tours-when-selling-your-home-in-fruit-cove-fl): Explains using virtual tours to market and sell residential properties in Fruit Cove, FL, including practical tips. - [Key Questions to Ask During an Open House in World Golf Village, FL](https://melissaroby.com/blog/key-questions-to-ask-during-an-open-house-in-world-golf-village-fl): Guidance on key questions homebuyers should ask during open houses in World Golf Village, FL. - [Luxury Home Buying Guide: Smart Steps for Upscale Living](https://melissaroby.com/blog/luxury-home-buying-guide-smart-steps-for-upscale-living): Guide covering luxury home market dynamics, location selection, features, financing, negotiation, inspection, and resale considerations. - [Must-Have Smart Home Features for Jacksonville Beach Homeowners](https://melissaroby.com/blog/must-have-smart-home-features-for-jacksonville-beach-homeowners): Guide to smart home features and coastal-ready upgrades for Jacksonville Beach homeowners to enhance comfort and resilience. - [Renting vs. Buying in Jacksonville Beach: Which is Right for You?](https://melissaroby.com/blog/renting-vs-buying-in-jacksonville-beach-which-is-right-for-you): Comparison of renting versus buying homes in Jacksonville Beach covering finances, lifestyle, market trends, and responsibilities. - [Smart Home Upgrades Nocatee Homeowners Should Invest In](https://melissaroby.com/blog/smart-home-upgrades-nocatee-homeowners-should-invest-in): Overview of recommended smart home upgrades for Nocatee, FL homeowners, including lighting, security, thermostats, and automation. - [Things You Shouldn't Do When Buying a Home](https://melissaroby.com/blog/things-you-shouldnt-do-when-buying-a-home): Checklist of financial and behavioral mistakes to avoid when getting mortgage pre-approval and buying a home. - [Top 15 Questions to Ask at an Open House in Northeast Florida](https://melissaroby.com/blog/top-15-questions-to-ask-at-an-open-house-in-northeast-florida): Listicle of essential questions homebuyers should ask at open houses in Northeast Florida. - [Top Neighborhoods to Invest in St. Augustine, FL This Year](https://melissaroby.com/blog/top-neighborhoods-to-invest-in-st-augustine-fl-this-year): Overview of St. Augustine, FL neighborhoods-Anastasia Island, Vilano Beach, Palencia-for residential and vacation property investment. - [Understanding Closing Costs in Nocatee, FL: What to Expect](https://melissaroby.com/blog/understanding-closing-costs-in-nocatee-fl-what-to-expect): Explains typical home-buying closing costs in Nocatee, FL, covering loan, appraisal, title, escrow, HOA. - [Why It's Important to Work With a Real Estate Professional](https://melissaroby.com/blog/why-its-important-to-work-with-a-realtor): Explains benefits of using a real estate professional when buying or selling homes in Northeast Florida. - [Your Guide to Buying a Home in San Marco, FL](https://melissaroby.com/blog/your-guide-to-buying-a-home-in-san-marco-fl): Step by step guide covering San Marco, FL home buying process, financing, inspections, neighborhood insights, and closing.