“Melanie and the Elevate team as a whole were an absolute pleasure to work with! Melanie got to know us not only as clients but as people. She listened carefully to what we were looking for in a potential home and we're forever grateful.
It was important for us to be close to our family and friends. We also love being in the thick of things and had our hearts set on staying in our beautiful Portland. The home we found was nothing less than magical and within our budget.
We can't wait to grow our family in our perfect home and we have Elevate to thank!”
-Emily P. | Portland, ME
“5 stars and more!!! Melanie and all of the Elevate team were friendly, professional, and experienced. From our first call, meeting, and down to closing day Melanie stayed up to date and really took the time at every corner to deliver us exactly what we were looking for; Giving us a flawless experience. Highly recommended!!”
-Jenna Q. | Saco, ME
“The Elevate team was exactly who I needed to get into the perfect home. They were always ready to act quickly when the right properties came up and have the industry knowledge and experience that gave me the edge against other buyers. They are the real deal. Thank you Melanie, Michael, and Amanda, I really appreciate everything you did for me!”
-Joseph P. | Arundel, ME
“I cannot say enough about the dynamic duo of Michael and Melanie at Elevate. I closed on my house in Standish and bought a mobile home on the 22nd of March. The team at Elevate promised that they would help me to sell my house and find a suitable home to move into. I am a 76 year old woman who had to sell a home I had lived in for 29 years. Michael, Melanie and Amanda all pitched in to help get my house ready to show. They were in contact with me throughout the process, from calling to check on me to numerous words of encouragement and advice . They are truly caring people. They put the clients’ needs first. I have never before worked with people who were genuinely in business to help people. I came to personally care a great deal about them. I hope they keep in touch with me on my new journey. I recommend them without hesitation. Love you guys!”
-Pat | Standish, ME
“Michael and Melanie have been amazing every step of the way. Nothing but clear, concise communication. This is our 3rd time buying a home, so we are pretty familiar with the typical process. Buying and selling a home (particularly doing both at once) can be a very stressful and emotionally taxing undertaking, but they have made it as easy as possible, and have always made our needs and wants their top priority. They have always had a clear plan for every step of the process and kept us in the loop with all of it. We’re hoping not to move again any time soon, but if that ever changes, I will be calling them immediately. I will emphatically recommend them to all of my closest friends and family. Thank you Team Elevate!!”
-Kiana L. | Sanford, ME
"I truly cannot say enough good things about working with Melanie. My fiance and I are about a week away from closing on our first home. In this crazy competitive market, Melanie and Molly have helped us stay positive and reasonable. They were able to find us the support we needed to make a competitive offer on our forever home in a great neighborhood. We are so excited for our home and truly owe it all to Melanie’s support!"
-Tyler and Maegan M. | Freeport, ME
"There aren't enough words to express what an amazing job Melanie did for us. She stood beside us every step of the way with the sale of our home and purchase of a new one. Not once did we feel uncertain about the journey we were about to take on. She was in constant contact with us nearly everyday checking in. We would never sell or purchase another home without Melanie as our agent. Highly recommend! Best experience! Fantastic job Melanie! Thank you for all of your hard work and fun laughs!"
-Holly and Nick S. | Lisbon Falls, ME
"Where does one even begin when it comes to Melanie Crane? Over the past year she has successfully helped me purchase three different properties in Cumberland County, one of the toughest markets in the country. My previous experiences with realtors was a bit of a mixed bag, not so with Melanie. From the moment we began working together she has provided truly exceptional service, guiding me through every step of the way, coordinating lenders, agents, and myself to make sure things ran smoothly and closings got done on time. She answered countless questions with remarkable patience, and on the rare occasions where she didn't have an answer, shed promptly track down someone who could answer it and relay it back to me, all usually within an hour or two. I really can't do her justice in a review like this, all I can say is that I am incredibly grateful to Melanie and her excellent team."
-Collin S. | Biddeford, ME
"Melanie is absolutely top notch and I am so happy I used her to purchase my new home as well as sell my existing home. She knows how to thread the needle with a delicate balance of not being pushy, while ensuring to follow-up from time to time during my initial home search. I never felt pressured on the buy or sell side and she was ALWAYS available and responsive. Moving is such a major life-changing decision and she made it so easy and seamless. I also need to shout out to Molly who works with Melanie and helped with some home walk-throughs. What a great team! So easy to work with and flexible with timing."
-Matthew B. | Gorham, ME
"Michael was amazing from the moment I spoke to him throughout the process and all the way to the end. He was available and always got back to me in no time. I highly recommend him as a realtor!"
-Sigrid D. | Bath, ME
"Michael is the best, I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor. He is incredibly professional and knowledgeable, taking care and time to guide me through the process and answer all my questions."
-Rachel M. | Portland, ME
"As foreigners who bought their first home in the US Michael was brilliant in explaining all the local nuances. No question was too silly and he guided us through every aspect of purchasing a home. He truly invests himself in every client and their needs and was a huge help to us. We could not have secured our dream property without him. He is friendly and a joy to work with and always
available. Highly recommend Michael!"
-Marissa R. | Falmouth, ME
"Melanie was extremely helpful during our home-buying process. Because this was our first home, it was important to us to have a realtor who was knowledgeable about the process as well as easy to communicate with. Melanie embodies both of these qualities while also serving as an amazingly supportive contact during an unfamiliar process. We could not be happier with the service Melanie provided and recommend her 10 times over. We will use her for all future real estate needs without hesitation.”
-Danielle E | Gorham, ME
"Michael made the house hunting/buying process very enjoyable and positive for us during an otherwise stressful year due to COVID-19. He did an outstanding job educating us on everything that we needed to know as first time home buyers, was always quick to respond to all of our questions, and went above and beyond to get us every detail for each house that we looked at. His knowledge of the area was also a great help to us as we are relatively new to Maine, and he made the negotiations and closing process stress free. We very much enjoyed working with Michael and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home in the area."
-Emily H. | Gray, ME
"Thank you for all you’ve done for us, we both appreciate your honesty, your tenacity and all the while with a smile on your face. In a world full of people only out to make a buck, you’ve demonstrated such professionalism and able to have that human touch which is missing with so many others. Like I said, you rock and I’m thrilled that we had you on our side!”
-Karyn B. | Falmouth, ME
"Michael Navarro made the entire home buying process stress free all while educating me on the home buying process. From our first conversation over the phone, I knew that he was going to be the perfect agent for me. Michael is someone who is genuinely interested in getting to know you and what you are looking for in a home. He demonstrated his market knowledge and passion from the very first home we looked at. I was extremely impressed with the energy and positive attitude he brought. I would highly recommend Michael if you are looking to sell or buy a home in Southern Maine."
-Josh W. | South Portland, ME
"Michael was an outstanding professional to deal with! This guy makes things happen and has great follow up. I highly recommend his service to anyone. He went out of his way to make sure our family found the right home, within our budget and in a safe area. He made the process smoother and more enjoyable than we experienced with other realtors. Since the purchase of our home, Michael has reached out to us to see how we were liking the home, and how we were adjusting to a new state. All-around friendly, great guy - the kids really loved looking at homes with him too!"
-Jessica S. | Gray, ME
"Melanie worked with me over the past few months as I looked for a second condo in the Portland area so I could spend time closer to family. She took the time to understand what I was looking for and was respectful of my price ranges. Once we found a good fit, Melanie worked quickly to ensure I had a good chance at making a successful offer on a condo in Cape Elizabeth. She was wonderfully efficient, as well, in orchestrating a smooth closing virtually.”
-Susan W. | Cape Elizabeth, ME
"Michael was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and really fought for us. Our house appraised for 20,000 more than what we paid! He was with us every step of the way and I recommend him to all of my family and friends!”
-Kaitlin W. | Gorham, ME
"Michael Navarro was the complete package as a realtor. He was patient and attentive to our needs over a long search for our perfect home (drawn out because of the 2020 pandemic). He provided insider information about the areas of interest to us, and was extremely knowledgeable when negotiating and moving us toward closing. We couldn't have asked for more in a realtor, and we'd go back to him anytime we'd be looking for a home––though it won't be any time soon!”
-Jordan T. | Topsham, ME
"Michael is a wonderful realtor and an even better individual. He is responsive, respectful, and reliable—all qualities that you should have in a realtor. I would definitely recommend working with him.”
-Krista A. | Windham, ME
"Melanie Crane began working with our family of 4 in January 2021. Our family is moving from Nevada to Maine and due to travel restrictions we knew that finding a home would be a difficult task and an all virtual house hunting experience. Melanie did not skip a beat as we got to know each other over FaceTime and began looking for a home in a very competitive market. She went above and beyond reaching out with new home possibilities and making sure that we were seeing exactly what would fit our family. She took us on multiple virtual home tours and made an amazing impression on other realtors and home owners. We are closed on a home today that I truly believe we would not have gotten had she not made such a positive first impression with the home owner. She spent time on the phone with the homeowner and worked incredibly hard to make this dream home happen for us. We are beyond grateful to Melanie for all of her hard work and know that she would make anyone’s home-buying experience as seamless as she made ours. She is a true gem!”
-Katherine R. | Cumberland, ME
"As a first-time buyer, the process can be a roller coaster of emotions and Melanie was there every step of the process! She brought compassion, knowledge, and excellent negotiating skills to help us make an offer that we were comfortable with making and would help us stand out during a bidding war situation. Without her skills, I don’t think that we would have landed the perfect house for us. I would recommend Melanie to anyone who is looking for someone who is dedicated, understanding, and knows what is needed in this competitive market.”
-Rebecca B. | Buxton, ME