Mel Bernstein Team | Lake Mary Luxury Real Estate

“Easy to deal with - digitally enabled, responsive, diligent, and a delight to deal with. Mel kept us informed through the process and secured a record price.”

Buyer | Seller

“Mel provided top-of-class professionalism and an unmatched selling experience. We sold our home in record time! No need to look anywhere else for your real estate needs.”

Daniel F.

“You cannot find a more outstanding and competent REALTOR®. Mel is diligent, thoughtful honest, and a genuine person who strives to satisfy his clients. Mel has established himself through hard work and integrity.”

David C.

“I loved working with Mel, I am a very experienced real estate buyer in Canada however Florida has very different processes. Mel was amazing at walking me through all of them and making sure that no stones were left unturned.”

Buyer

“Mel and Team did a fantastic job selling our home in Heathrow Woods! The listing prep was seamless and easy. The showing process was convenient for my family. Mel made sure we were always in the loop on every part of the sale process. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome!”

Seller

“We are very grateful to Mel Bernstein to help find our new home before it hit the market and sell our old home in 1 day on the market with multiple offers! Mel was always quick to answer every question and concern. The housing market is a wild ride at the moment, but Mel helped us navigate it. We couldn’t be happier with how the way everything worked out.”

Rachel D.

“My wife and I had a great experience with buying a house and land for us and our family. From the showings to the negotiating to the closing and finally helping us find people to do various things once in the neighborhood he has been great. He is professional and very friendly. I would definitely recommend Mel to anyone who is ready to buy or sell a piece of property.”

Harvey D.

“Mel and Tina went above and beyond to help us find a home that suited us just right! While showing us different homes on the market, Mel really listened to what we were looking for to ensure we found just that. And once we found it, Mel and Tina positioned our home to sell. They even sold it before going to market at a record price! They are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and kind, making this a great experience.”

Buyer & Seller

“My wife found Mel by researching the ‘best REALTORS® in Heathrow’. His local knowledge was amazing and he helped us create a winning offer in a very competitive market. He also helped us imagine renovations with clever ideas while taking into consideration our budget. Last, I always felt like we were Mel’s only client. Even though he had multiple listings and other clients. He was just always there when we needed him and being from out of state, that was often!”

Buyer | Seller

“Mel Bernstein did an amazing job for us selling our property in Lake Mary, Florida. We met with four REALTORS® and decided on Mel and wow were we happy we did. He was incredibly efficient in getting our property ready and listed. He was always prompt and responsive whenever we reached out to him with any questions. And not only did the property sell for more than we had dreamed it would but it did so in two days. We are so fortunate to have been able to be his clients. You will be, too.”

Joray

“Mel literally saved the sale of our home! After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to sell our home while out of the state, we hired Mel. He identified the errors the previous REALTOR® had made, corrected the marketing plan and in one day back on the market we had 10 showings and two offers and sold our home! He walked the sale to close handling everything perfectly and giving us much-needed peace of mind after an awful initial experience with the previous REALTOR®. Mel’s knowledge and professionalism are unbeatable! I highly recommend him!”

Janine R.

“Working with Mel and Tina on the recent purchase of our home was nothing short of an amazing experience! All of our worries about buying a house in this fast-paced market were put at ease due to their professionalism, in-depth knowledge of the area, and commitment to finding us our dream home. Mel was a fierce advocate on our behalf and extremely communicative throughout the entire process. We will absolutely be using Mel and Tina for all of our future real estate endeavors and would recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing and thorough REALTOR®.”

Buyer

“I interviewed 3 REALTORS® to sell our home. After the interview process, it was Mel Bernstein who stood out head and shoulders above the other two local REALTORS®. Mel and his team work in a specific area and have an intimate knowledge of the market and its unique trends. He presented the tried and true process he implements to sell a home. Mel pays attention to detail in getting our home ready to list. The detail was in staging and the subsequent photos and videos which marketed our home. Mel was dedicated to selling our home. He was present for every show we had to immediately answer any questions a potential buyer may have. The other factor that stood out is his responsiveness. Mel always returned either a call or text within an hour or so. I would strongly recommend Mel and his team sell your home. Interview Mel to sell your home to see if your experience is similar to mine.”

Seller

“I have worked with many REALTORS® over the years in different markets and different types of transactions, and I can say comfortably that Mel Bernstein is the top REALTOR® I have ever worked with. We first met him early in our home search at a house he was showing in the Sanford area and he immediately struck us as knowledgeable and honest. He knew all the facts about the house without being overly salesy. When it came time for us to formally engage a REALTOR® for our home/land search, he was our first call. We weren't sure if we wanted to buy land and build a house or buy an existing house. We were also new to the Orlando area. Mel patiently led us through a several-month search in which he got us up to speed on the various areas of Orlando as well as the tradeoffs between buying or building. Ultimately, he found our dream piece of land which wasn't even on the market yet, but through his extensive connections, he knew it was coming soon. We got in early and were able to make a quick and successful offer. We then wanted to sell off a piece of the land, so of course we engaged Mel for that. Selling and buying land is very different than selling and buying houses, but Mel seems equally expert in both. The land is hard to price, but Mel advised us on a price that he thought we could get given that we weren't in a rush. We never felt pressured by Mel to lower the price just to close the deal quickly as some Realtors® might do. Eventually, we got the price we wanted. When it was time to close, there were timing issues beyond our control with the County that led to some complications, but Mel found solutions and made the closing happen on time. Over the 18 months, we worked with Mel, he was always accessible, friendly, and a great resource for local real estate knowledge. He was a joy to work with and we would highly recommend him for any type of real estate transaction in the Orlando area.”

Buyer & Seller

“My experience was outstanding, couldn’t have been better!!”

Rosario B.

“Mel is amazing to work with, nothing but a great experience from start to finish.”

Nicole T.

“Mel rocked!! Sold my home in 1 day. Listing to close with no issues!”

Stewart P.

“Mel does a great job in taking care of his clients. I would highly recommend Mel to anyone looking for a great realtor”

Ed D.

“Mel and Tina did a fantastic job selling our home. All showings were personally attended (there were dozens of them) and they went out of their way to take care of our property for us since we moved away. Mel even brought his blower during the leaf-fall days to make sure our home was ready for each showing! This was an exceptional experience and we're happy we made the right decision in choosing our Realtor.”

Steve G.

“If you ever need to sell your home or townhouse, definitely cal Mel Bernstein. If you want exceptional service throughout the complete process, call Mel. I couldn't ask for anything better.”

Michael B.

“Mel took all the stress out of selling my home. He was able to get the most out of my home even during all the inconveniences of COVID-19. He is very responsive and always ahead of the game!”

Michelle G.

“Mel Bernstein & his team are very experienced & knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him for any real estate needs you may have. Mel it was a pleasure working with you. All the best.”

Manish P.

“I chose Mel and his wife from good online reviews. He helped us through the process and was quick to answer any questions we had. The sale went thru quickly and met all our expectation on the sale price. I recommend them highly.”

William G.

“Hi, my name is Michael Milescu residing in Heathrow, Lake Mary. Coming from New York In 2013 I picked up his name, Mel Bernstein randomly on line. Mel proved to be a real pro reliable, well informed, always on time, very operative and efficient. I consider him the best real estate professional I met in New York and Florida.”

Mircea M.

“The most frustrating part of any real estate transaction is lack of responsiveness and inability to get answers when you need them. Somehow Mel Bernstein was able to get back to us right away, answer our many questions without being annoyed and making the whole sale easily understandable.”

Mark Y.

“Mel is an excellent RE agent. Very patient, accommodating and knowledgeable. There is never anything to throw him off his game and he always has a recommendation to remedy. I was out of state most of the time, and Mel was always there to help resolve problems and provide potential solutions. I highly recommend Mel!!”

PRG Mgmt.

“The Bernstein Group exceeded our expectations. Heathrow/Lake Mary can be a competitive market for home sales and agents. The Bernsteins have deep experience in the community, a strong relationship with other agents, and they call the community their home. We were first attracted to their agency because of the exceptional print and online marketing presence. From the initial meeting at our home, Mel demonstrated a focus on our needs. He listened well – as if we were his only customer – and assembled a timely plan for listing our home. The digital marketing plan provided was top notch. Five days later we accepted an offer. The closing of the home was longer and more complex than anticipated. Mel provide guidance and strong communication throughout the entire process. We whole-heartedly recommend the Bernstein Group to anyone hoping to buy or sell in the Heathrow/Lake Mary area.”

Bryan P.

“Mel is a wealth of knowledge for this area of Seminole county and was absolutely great to work with throughout the entire process of purchasing one of our recent properties. I highly recommend him and his team!!!”

Randy G.

“Mel Bernstein sold our home in Lake Mary. After moving out of the state we had contracted to sell our home with another realtor. After 6 months of lots of open houses, very few showings, two low ball offers from buyers who couldn't qualify and repeated price cuts on the property - while other homes in our neighborhood sold - we were beyond frustrated. We fired the agents and hired Mel. He quickly identified what the issues were and found solutions, relisted the property and we had 10 showings and 2 solid offers from qualified buyers in the first day back on the market! Then he professionally guided the sale to close! We couldn't be more pleased! Only regret is that we didn't find him from the start! We highly recommend Mel.”

Janine R.

“Mel & Team were able to find an investment property in the Lake Mary/Sanford area for us. He guided us on the top and low end of the area and what would need to be done to the house to make it top value. This makes the investment/flip process a lot less stressful for part time investors. Mel delivered and had the house sold in 1 week of listing the property! The team provides great services, quality pictures/video and are a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend their services.”

Jeremy B.

“We interviewed several local realtors and selected Mel to sell our second home because of his extensive expertise in the Lake Mary area. Mel was professional, responsive and kept us up-to-date, and really made the sale process seamless. He also invested in marketing the property. We highly recommend Mel.”

Mark A.

“Just an incredible experience. Mel is responsive reliable dependable honest incredibly thorough with details. He has the utmost integrity. He strives for excellence to satisfy his customers. Mel is about finding the right property for the person at the right price. He is an outstanding quality individual. Who goes above and beyond. I would not recommended anyone other than Mel.”

David C.

“In our search for our new home Mel has been that diamond in the rough your always hoping to find. The process of moving can be overwhelming and frustrating at times trying to juggle work, packing, and family issues but Mel has made our transition much easier with his support and knowledge of the real estate landscape in Florida. Navigating to documentation and communication of Mel’s online presence is easy and efficient. He was always there for us answering questions, promptly returning texts and emails. He is someone you can trust to have your best interests at heart. He is that “diamond in the rough.””

John P.

“Awesome experience, Mel is a a pro plain and simple, found us the house we wanted in the area we wanted and helped shape a deal that won it in a hyper competitive market. Mel was always available and proactively kept everyone in the deal on schedule!! Thanks Mel!!”

Mark E.

“Mel and his team were phenomenal to work with! He found us our dream home. We worked with Mel for a few months narrowing down our search and when it came time to pull the trigger on our purchase, he knew the perfect home when he saw it come on the market the day before we were doing our final search. Our family walked in the door and felt at home. Mel truly takes the time to understand his clients needs, wants and dreams and works tirelessly to make them a reality. During the stressful times of the process, he was such a source of calm. We will forever be grateful to have such a knowledgeable, caring professional on our side.”

Lacey M.

“We are so glad we chose Mel and Tina as our realtor team. The current market environment is challenging to both the seller and to prospective buyers. The seller has limited market information as competitive sales are rapidly outdated providing little of their historic guidelines. The buyers are in a unique competitive situation where time is of the essence. An experienced competent realtor is essential to provide the guidance necessary to facilitate the process and bring it to a successful conclusion. Mel is that realtor. He is a great communicator, careful with details and made the usually stressful selling experience smooth and uneventful. An additional plus, Mel is fun to work with.”

David S.

“Sold in 1 week with multiple offers. After listing our home with a different broker for an entire year and receiving only a single low offer, we decided to reach out to Mel and his team. One week after re-listing our home with Mel and his team, we received multiple offers and sold our home with a $54K added value. Mel and his team had a solid and proven plan to market our home, increase its value and find the right buyer. They kept us informed during the entire process and made selling our home a stress-free experience. We could not have chosen a better partner to helps us sell our home. I highly recommend Mel and his team.”

Cesar D.

“We have had the pleasure of working with Mel and his team as a photography/video vendor for the past year and our experience has been fantastic. Mel is a thorough professional in his industry and extremely knowledgeable in his market and understands the value in high quality marketing. He treats all of his listings with the same approach of bringing the highest quality presentation to the market, it doesn't matter if its $400k or $4M. If you take a minute to look at his numbers and some of his marketing materials its not hard to see that him and his team are at the top of their game and I have no doubt they will continue to raise the bar in their industry! Mel is a easy choice to represent you as a seller or buyer and I would recommend him to anybody!”

Uneek L.

“Mel is extremely knowledgeable. He's professional, kind and a great communicator. Sold our house in 2 days with multiple offers. Bought our dream home, simultaneously. Mel has great connections. Mel & his team are the best! We highly recommend them!”

Barbara Y.

“Mel Bernstein is the ideal realtor to have on your side. His work is exemplary, quick, and professional. He is very knowledgeable and is truly dedicated to his work. He is very prompt and is present at every showing. We were struggling to sell our home for 6+ months with little movement from our prior listing. We contacted Mel, and he turned things around super quick. He understood our urgency. We had new pictures and a new listing within 3 days of contacting him. Immediately we had 3 showings the very first day! The best thing is, we had a offer within 3 days right after the listing! We HIGHLY recommend Mel and you can’t go wrong listing your house with him and his team!! A huge THANK YOU to you and your team MEL!”

Pooja S.

“Mel is excellent to work with. As out of state investment managers Mel help sell both of our FL properties. He understood expectations. Mel is very knowledgeable of the market and well connected. We interviewed 5 top agents specific to the Lake Mary/Heathrow area and are particular regarding who we work with. He responsive, fact driven and a deal maker. When you hire a broker make sure you speak with Mel and his team. We would highly recommend his services.”

Leah

“Mel Bernstein and his team are experts at marketing and selling upscale properties. Mel was personally involved in every aspect of selling our home, from photographic representation and a virtual 3D tour to full color printed material... all designed to peak the interest of potential buyers around the globe. With any transaction of this type, the true measurement of Mel's value are his results. Mel brought us an excellent buyer and helped us negotiate a reasonable selling price. My wife and I will definitely work with Mel again, should the opportunity arise. Thanks Mel!”

Thomas L.

“Mel Bernstein is the ideal realtor you want to have to sell your home. Prior to listing with Mel, we were really struggling to sell our home with a previous realtor despite her efforts, numerous showings and open houses. As the COVID pandemic ensued, our concern for selling our custom upscale home only got worse. We realized we needed to change our approach and decided to reach out to Mel. From the very beginning, he demonstrated that he was confident, knowledgeable and an exemplary professional. He provided us with honest feedback on how to change things around while increasing the value of our home. After incorporating the changes he suggested, he invested his time and effort in making our home as appealing and accessible as possible using 3D virtual tours and professional video and photos. Once our listing went live, he was present at each showing and found us the eventual buyer of our home within a month. Our home sold for a higher price than our previous listing and we could not be more pleased with Mel and his team. Mel’s calm demeanor eliminated the stress of selling our home during a pandemic and our relocation. We would highly recommend Mel and his team for the sale/ purchase of your home and we are confident that he will accomplish the results you are looking for.”

Kurian V.

“We highly recommend Mel Bernstein Real Estate Team! Mel is a true professional with extensive knowledge of the area and the luxury home market. Mel is an excellent communicator and listener who encourages open and consistent dialogue throughout the entire process. The marketing and print materials were top notch and positioned us well to potential buyers. It has been a real pleasure getting to know Mel and we would highly recommend him and his Team!!”

Vanessa M.

“Highly recommend Mel and his team. We were out-of-town sellers with multiple owners and he did a fantastic job keeping us informed and navigating through some complicated issues.”

Brain J.

“I have worked with many realtors over the years in different markets and different types of transactions, and I can say comfortably that Mel Bernstein is the top realtor I have ever worked with. We first met him early in our home search at a house he was showing in the Sanford area and he immediately struck us as knowledgeable and honest. He knew all the facts about the house without being overly salesy. When it came time for us to formally engage a realtor for our home/land search, he was our first call. We weren't sure if we wanted to buy land and build a house or buy an existing house. We were also new to the Orlando area. Mel patiently led us through a several month search in which he got us up to speed on the various areas of Orlando as well as the tradeoffs between buying or building. Ultimately, he found our dream piece of land which wasn't even on the market yet, but through his extensive connections, he knew it was coming soon. We got in early and were able to make a quick and successful offer. We then wanted to sell off a piece of the land, so of course we engaged Mel for that. Selling and buying land is very different than selling and buying houses, but Mel seems equally expert in both. Land is hard to price, but Mel advised us on a price that he thought we could get given that we weren't in a rush. We never felt pressured by Mel to lower the price just to close the deal quickly as some realtors might do. Eventually we got the price we wanted. When it was time to close, there were timing issues beyond our control with the County that led to some complications, but Mel found solutions and made the closing happen on time. Over the 18 months we worked with Mel, he was always accessible, friendly, and a great resource for local real estate knowledge. He was a joy to work with and we would highly recommend him to for any type of real estate transaction in the Orlando area.”

Bob B.

“My wife found Mel by researching ‘best realtors in Heathrow’. His local knowledge was amazing and he helped us create a winning offer in a very competitive market. He also helped us imagine renovations taking into consideration our budget with clever ideas. Last, I always felt like we were Mel’s only client. Even though he had multiple listings and other clients. He was just always there when we needed him and being from out of state, that was often! Thanks Mel!”

Joe H.

“We initially chose Mel and Tina to sell our home of 17 years because they created the most incredible listing pictures and marketing materials of all the realtors in our area. Mel became instrumental in guiding us on how to best set up our house for sale. He referred us to excellent contractors when needed and offered very inexpensive tips that made outsized differences. I was proud of the top-tier pictures, and video Mel's team created. Only a day or so after listing, we received a high number of buyer visits, which culminated in multiple offers. Mel was excellent at presenting the various offers we received and counseling us on the pros and cons of each. Then, after entering into a contract, he continued to guide the process and look after our best interests. Mel and Tina have an excellent reputation, which I can say from experience is well deserved. They made all the difference!”

Michael J.

“I interviewed 3 realtors to sell our home. After the interview process it was Mel Bernstein who stood out head and shoulders above the other two local realtors. Mel and his team work a specific area and have an intimate knowledge of the market and its unique trends. He presented the tried & true process he implements to sell a home. Mel pays attention to detail on getting our home ready to list. The detail was in staging and the subsequent photos and videos which marketed our home. Mel was dedicated to selling our home. He was present for every showing we had to immediately answer any questions a potential buyer may have. The other factor that stood out is his responsiveness. Mel always returned either a call or text within an hour or so. I would strongly recommend Mel and his team to sell your home. Interview Mel to sell your home to see if your experience is similar to mine.”

Gary E.

“Mel is one of the most patient people I’ve met. We are extremely busy and picky people and he was always smiling, professional, and willing to help us any time or day. He helped us sell our home and we got exactly what we needed. He also helped us find a beautiful home and we are very satisfied customers. We will use him again (if needed) and we DEFINITELY recommend using him if your looking for a home or selling.”

Jennifer S.

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