As a businesswoman born-and-raised in Longview, I believe constant personal and professional growth is the recipe for success. I am a 4th generation East Texan, graduate of Pine Tree High School and a Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni. After graduating, I returned to my hometown with a renewed love and passion for my community. After working in sales, marketing and management roles after college, I earned my real estate license in 2013. Since the beginning, I had a dream to open up a boutique-style real estate brokerage, and give back to my hometown. In February 2017, I officially opened Sugar Magnolia Properties on the brick streets of historic downtown Longview! I embraced the opportunity to not only on take care of clients like I would my own grandmothers, but also to focus on good ol’ fashioned, southern hospitality. I truly enjoy working with clients who become friends. I believe open and consistent communication with a touch of grace and empathy goes a long way. I love helping my community buy and sell homes, and look forward to meeting you!
I am involved in many professional and civic organizations, including those listed below. When I find spare time away from volunteering, I enjoy yoga, cooking, playing the piano, reading, interior design, traveling, antiquing, and spending time with family and friends...especially my fluffy, white Havanese puppy named Chippy.
Melanie is/has been a member of the following organizations:- Junior League of Longview, Past President/Sustaining Member
- Young Professionals of Longview, Founder/Past President
- City of Longview Sesquicentennial Ball Co-Chair
- Longview 20/20 Forum, Board of Directors
- Arts!Longview, Board of Directors
- Longview Regional Medical Center’s Women’s Advisory Council
- Gregg County Historical Museum, Board of Directors
- Stephen F. Austin State Univerisity Rusche College of Business RABAC Board
- Longfellows
- American Heart Association's Circle of Red
- LeTourneau University President’s Advisory Council
- Leadership Longview Alumni
- Keep Longview Beautiful, Board of Directors
- City of Longview Main Street Advisory Council
- WOW Children Museum's fundraiser, Bourbon and Bowties
- Longview Board of Realtors
- Texas Board of Realtors
- National Board of Realtors
- Association of Junior League’s International
- Buffini and Company Real Estate Peak Producer and Pathway to Mastery Training Facilitator
Awards and Achievements- ETX View Magazine's 40 Under 40 Most Influential Leader in Real Estate 2021
- Longview Regional Medical Center Stars Over Longview Recipient
- Longview Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leaders of Longview Award Recipient
- Locals Love Us Award Recipient
- Longview News Journal's "One of the Best of East Texas" award recipient
- Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Producer
- Texas Bank & Trust People Who Make a Difference January 2016
- Featured on the covers of infinitiePlus magazine and Charm magazine
