
About
REALTOR®, Downing-Frye Realty, Naples.
The REALTORĀ®
V. K. “Mel” Melhado III is a licensed Florida broker associate with Downing-Frye Realty in Naples.
Mel is a Marine Corps veteran who came to Southwest Florida from the greater Boston area, and he brings a strong work ethic to every client he works with.
Before real estate he spent years on the radio, and for a time he was the stadium voice of the Boston Red Sox during spring training in Florida.
Mel believes an informed client makes the best decision, so he keeps buyers and sellers up to date on Naples market trends and the numbers behind them.
Specialties
The services Mel offers across Southwest Florida communities.
Pricing grounded in current market data and a plan to market your home well.
Informed guidance and firm negotiation, from first homes on up.
Naples investment property advice built on real numbers.
Straight answers on HOA fees, reserves and what they mean for you.
Help getting settled in Naples from out of town.
Regular Naples market statistics so you know where things stand.
How I Help
Three places to start, each handled personally at your own pace.

A patient search across Southwest Florida communities, matched to your timeline and budget.
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A clear plan for pricing and marketing your home, built around your timeline.
Explore Selling →
A no pressure conversation about the market, your timing and your options.
Schedule A Consultation →By Appointment
Buying or selling in Southwest Florida communities, start with a conversation with Mel.
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