Reed Melton

Phone
(541) 408-6625

Realty ONE Group Discovery

185 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Suite 201

Principal Broker - Oregon License #201223040

I first visited Bend almost 40 years ago during a family vacation to Black Butte Ranch and a trip to town for dinner at the Pine Tavern. The difference between Bend and my hometown, Gig Harbor, Washington, was striking. After that trip, living in a mountain town stuck in my head. A few years later, I moved to Sun Valley, Idaho, for one winter of skiing that turned into a 20+ year stay. My first career was operating my commercial fishing vessel in Washington State, Alaska, San Francisco Bay, and the Great Salt Lake, Utah. Working away from home for more than eight months of the year lost its luster. I then embarked on a career as an insurance agent before transitioning to real estate in 2004, before another transition to a pension consulting firm in the Bay Area. In 2016 I moved to Central Oregon and, in 2019, obtained my Oregon real estate license.

 

Central Oregon offers various outdoor activities, from skiing to mountain biking, hiking, and golf. After years of exploring our communities, I enjoy working with new residents or long-time locals, finding their perfect spot to call home. With technology, buying or selling can be more manageable in this era. I built EnjoyBendLife.com to address shortcomings I found in my real estate searches and pass along vast amounts of information to my clients so they are always up to date. Prompt response, technology, and deep knowledge of Central Oregon real estate ensure you are in good hands!  

 

I work hard to provide customer service worthy of a word-of-mouth referral, no matter your goals. You will not regret giving this community a closer look; call Reed at (541) 408-6625 for the personal service you deserve.

Testimonials

  • Amanda S. "Reed helped us through the process of buying our first home. The real estate market here in Central Oregon can be really overwhelming and Reed took his time to find us the house that checked all the boxes. There was no pushing us into purchasing a house that didn't meet our needs, he was honest with us when we talked about writing offers, and he was extremely prompt in setting up walkthroughs and answering questions. I highly recommend Reed if you want someone to treat you more like a friend than a number in this process."
 

 

  • Spencer's "Reed was prompt at responding to our requests, questions, and concerns throughout the whole home buying process. Despite moving in the middle of a Pandemic from another state, Reed found ways to work with us so we could find just the right house! Reed is extremely professional, and though we know we were not his only client at the time when he was working with us, we felt that we were as his attention was on our realty needs. His attention to detail and knowledge related to real estate was extremely helpful! We highly recommend working with Reed- it was an extremely positive and professional experience."

 

  • Jeanine S. "Very professional!"

 

  • Jennifer Scott "Reed is a fantastic realtor. He was on top of every detail.. easy to reach very responsive and thorough. He helped us out so much - getting into escrow and closing on time - he even did most of the work to remove the non-certified wood stove which weighed about 500 pounds. I recommend Reed Melton 100% - you will very well represented in your real estate purchase."

 

  • Dan and Kathy (buyers) "Reed Melton was highly recommended to us by our daughter and son in law. We are very happy with that recommendation. Reed is a full service agent. He was with us every step of the way. He researched properties based on our requirements and helped us find the perfect home. We then utilized Reed in the sale of our townhouse. In both processes we were out of town clients. Reed represented us in our absence through all of the steps of both deals. Reed does his homework. We highly recommend Reed Melton. We would definitely use Reed again."

 

  • Dan and Kathy (sellers) "We initially used Reed Melton to find a new home. We appreciated him so much that when it came time to sell our townhouse we enlisted Reed as our agent. Because we were from out of town Reed stepped in to make sure that all things went smoothly. We are very pleased with Reed’s work ethic and representation. We’ve already passed Reed’s contact information to others. If we make any other real estate transactions it will be with Reed in our corner."

 

  • Noelle and Jeff F. "Reed is an absolutely exceptional realtor! He is extremely responsive and never fails to go above and beyond in everything he does. He takes the time to be knowledgeable in ALL aspects of real estate. He stays current on local and national housing market trends but also is very hands on and will be happy to show you how a filtration or septic system works! He quickly handles all aspects of a real estate deal and will make all appointments and inquiries as needed. Reed is also very patient and listens to his clients thoughts. There are absolutely no pressure tactics and he has a very professional, friendly demeanor that creates an open line of communication. Lastly, Reed is very familiar with Central Oregon having been a resident for many years. We were finally able to buy our beautiful horse property in Sisters in a very difficult market due to Reed's experience and professionalism. We cannot recommend him enough!"

 

  • Lisa G. "I always enjoy your emails, Reed! You have a great perspective!"

 

  • Kevin B. "Reed is an exceptional agent. Not only is he a great representative of buyers and sellers around Bend, OR, but he is truly a connoisseur of Bend and a real local expert — he just flat out knows the area better than anyone. I recommend Reed without reservation!"

 

  • Sharon A.. "I cannot say enough positives about the experience of working with realtor Reed Melton! From start to finish, Reed is by far the best,.He knows the Central Oregon market and has an excellent attention to the details. Prior to finding Reed, we interviewed several realtors located in Bend, as well as three in Terrebonne and Reed's market analysis was spot on, the listing price was correct and he remained confident in his ability to market and sell the house through the final paperwork. We are so pleased with his work, negotiating with the buyer's agent as well as his professionalism. He's smart, skilled and goes the extra mile to ensure his clients are satisfied with all aspects of the listing and sales experience. I highly recommend Reed and am happy to speak to anyone looking for a realtor about our positive experiences with Reed."