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Realtor® - SC Real Estate License # 133312

Melissa Bretagna

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A little bit about me...

Born in Illinois, Melissa’s life has been a journey rooted in adventure, connection, and service. With an extensive background in customer service and a successful real estate career in Florida, she eventually found her home in the beautiful Upstate of South Carolina, where she settled in Simpsonville.

Now proudly serving clients with Great Homes of SC at Epique Realty, Melissa brings over four years of real estate experience helping buyers and sellers across the Upstate navigate every stage of their real estate journey. Whether working with first-time homebuyers, relocation clients, luxury buyers, investors, or those searching for a second home, Melissa is known for creating a personalized and stress-free experience built around her clients’ goals.

Her ability to quickly build meaningful relationships and truly understand what motivates her clients allows her to deliver exceptional service with honesty, energy, and attention to detail. Melissa’s approachable personality, strong communication skills, and passion for helping others make her a trusted advocate throughout the buying and selling process.

Family is at the center of Melissa’s life. As a proud mom to one son and one beloved puppy, she values the balance real estate has given her — allowing more quality time with loved ones while building a career she genuinely loves.

Outside of real estate, Melissa enjoys swimming, horseback riding, working out, hiking, road trips, and spending time outdoors exploring everything the Upstate has to offer. She especially loves downtown Greenville, the scenic mountain views, and the welcoming communities that make the Upstate such a special place to call home. When she’s not helping clients, you can usually find her enjoying Mexican food at her favorite local spot, Cantina 76, or dreaming about her favorite getaway destination — the Cayman Islands.

With Melissa as your real estate guide, you can expect professionalism, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping you find not just a house, but a place to truly call home.

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"Rick is very patient with his clients. Some realtors may have given up on me, but Rick understood my specific tastes and stuck with me for over two+ years of searching for the perfect place. He helped me lock down a contract the same day my property
"Every step of the way Rick provided information, feedback and direction. He explained everything concisely and in easy to understand terms. Rick was with me at every step of the process making sure I was comfortable with each step."
"I highly recommend Mr. Rick Stroud as your realtor when buying your home! Rick was extremely knowledgeable when it came to finding our home. He was patient and eager to find the perfect house for us! He also helped us get in contact with the right
"Rick made this experience so easy and it went so smoothly! It was our first house and everything was explained and taken care of. Would highly recommend to friends and family!"

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