melissa
metzger
With four years of experience in Southwest Florida real estate, I specialize in guiding families and first-time homebuyers through one of life’s most important decisions. My approach is relationship-driven and people-focused, blending organization with empathy to ensure clients feel supported from the first meeting through closing day. I am proud to serve as a Realtor with the Harlan Group, a team of professionals whose mission extends far beyond real estate.
Together, we are dedicated to strengthening our communities, preserving the character of Southwest Florida, and helping clients realize their goals with confidence and care. My roots in Fort Myers run deep. I moved here with my family in 1989, attended school locally, and after graduating from the University of Florida, returned home to build my career, complete my Masters Degree in Education from Florida Gulf Coast University. with my husband and two daughters. Today, I live in Whiskey Creek with my husband and two daughters. As Events Chair for the Whiskey Creek Civic Association, I organize neighborhood traditions such as the Fall Festival, Golf Cart Parade, Chili Cook Off, and Annual Charity Golf Tournament. I am also the co-creator of the Tee Time Society, an all-women’s golf and networking group that blends business with friendship and fun. These experiences have strengthened my ties to the community while allowing me to foster connections that extend far beyond my work in real estate.
My background in education and hospitality continues to shape the way I serve my clients. I transitioned into real estate to create a more flexible schedule for my two elementary-aged daughters while continuing to pursue my passion for helping others. I especially enjoy working with families and first-time homebuyers because it allows me to use my experience as a guide, mentor, and advocate. Real estate is rarely a seamless process, but my philosophy is that at the end of the journey, clients should be able to say, “It was hard, but it was worth it.” My role is to listen, guide, and to remind my clients that each step brings them closer to the joy of a new beginning.
Fort Myers is more than where I live; it is home in every sense of the word. I cherish memories of childhood beach days with my grandparents, usually ending with M&M Blizzards at the Ft Myers Beach pier and now continue that tradition with my daughter after her gymnastics practices. It is a reminder of the simple joys that define our community. Between having the Gulf and river minutes away, the sense of neighbors rallying to support one another, and annual traditions like the Edison Festival of Light Parade, Fort Myers represents the best of Florida living and a lifestyle I am grateful to share with both family and clients.
Outside of real estate, I enjoy boating, fishing, golfing, and practicing yoga, activities that reflect the balance, connection, and joy this area makes possible. For me, real estate is not only about helping clients buy or sell a home. It is about building lasting relationships, welcoming new families into our community, and being part of the chapters that shape their lives.
M: (239)851-1561 O: (239)744-1944
melissa.metzger@oldfloridadreamteam.com