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Hi! I'm Melissa Hastings


I am a proud lesbian Realtor serving Central Florida, and my business is intentionally focused on helping LGBTQ+ buyers, sellers, and families feel informed, protected, and confident throughout the real estate process. Real estate is personal. Feeling safe, seen, and respected matters. I bring lived experience, advocacy, and professionalism to every transaction.

I am a third-generation Florida resident and have called Central Florida home for over 40 years, with firsthand experience living in Cocoa Beach, Orlando, Sanford, and Tampa. I am a graduate of the University of Central Florida and have watched Orlando evolve into the vibrant, diverse community it is today. That long-term local knowledge gives my clients a real advantage when choosing not just a home, but a neighborhood and lifestyle that fits.

My practice spans historic bungalows, mid-century homes, condos, townhomes, new construction, and 55+ communities. I guide clients through every step of the process including negotiations, inspections, vendor coordination, creative problem-solving, and a smooth path to closing. I am known for being calm under pressure, detail-driven, and deeply committed to my clients’ outcomes.

I have successfully closed hundreds of transactions and over $50 million in sales volume, representing buyers and sellers across Central Florida. Experience matters, especially when navigating inspections, appraisals, financing hurdles, or competitive markets. My role is to anticipate challenges before they become problems.

Giving back is a core part of my business. I actively support and reinvest in the LGBTQ+ community, local organizations, and small businesses because strong communities create strong neighborhoods. My clients are not transactions. They are people, families, and futures.

My goal is simple: to make your real estate experience strategic, transparent, and stress-free, while advocating for you with skill and integrity.

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Finding Your Perfect Home with Melissa Hastings Real Estate

Looking for a Gay or Lesbian Realtor in Orlando? Here’s Why Representation Matters

If you’ve searched “gay realtor in Orlando” or “lesbian real estate agent near me,” you’re not just looking for someone who can open doors and write contracts. You’re looking for safety, understanding, and someone who gets the full picture of your life.


I’m Melissa Hastings, a lesbian Realtor serving Orlando, Sanford, and Central Florida, and I work with LGBTQIA+ buyers and sellers who want more than a transaction. They want an advocate.


Why LGBTQ+ Buyers and Sellers Seek LGBTQ+ Realtors

Real estate is personal. For LGBTQ+ clients, it often comes with extra layers that traditional listings never show.

Clients come to me because they want:

  • Honest conversations about neighborhoods, schools, and community culture
  • Confidence they won’t face bias during showings, negotiations, or inspections
  • An agent who understands chosen family, non-traditional households, and real-world concerns
  • A professional who won’t minimize or dismiss their experiences

Being LGBTQ+ myself means I don’t need these things explained to me. I already understand them.


I’m Not Just LGBTQ-Friendly. I’m Part of the Community.

There is a difference between an “ally” and lived experience.

As a lesbian Realtor, I don’t market inclusivity as a buzzword. It’s built into how I work, how I communicate, and how I protect my clients throughout the process. From first showing to closing day, my role is to make sure you feel informed, respected, and secure.

I serve clients across:

  • Orlando
  • Sanford
  • Winter Park
  • Longwood
  • Surrounding Central Florida communities

Many of my LGBTQ+ clients are relocating, buying their first home, upsizing, downsizing, or selling after life changes. My job is to guide, not judge.


What You Won’t See in Listings, But I’ll Tell You Anyway

Listings don’t tell you:

  • How neighbors actually treat LGBTQ+ families
  • Whether an area feels welcoming day-to-day, not just on paper
  • What it’s like living there, not just owning there

That’s where experience matters. I share context, not just comps.


If You’re Searching for an Orlando Lesbian Realtor, You’re in the Right Place

People often find me by typing:

  • Gay realtor Orlando
  • Lesbian real estate agent Central Florida
  • LGBTQ realtor near me

If that’s how you landed here, it’s not an accident. This is work I choose to do, proudly.



Let’s Make This Process Feel Safe and Straightforward

You deserve a Realtor who understands both the market and your reality.

If you’re LGBTQIA+ and buying or selling in Orlando or Central Florida, I’d be honored to help.

You don’t need to explain yourself here.
You can just get started.

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Buyers Representative

As your Buyer's Representative, we can make the process of house hunting much easier and more efficient than if you did it all yourself. We can help you get financing, guide you to local neighborhoods, help you determine your budget, and prioritize a list of essential features that you need in your next home. We'll save you valuable time by finding the properties that best suit your requirements, and will show you only the most promising ones.


Once you've found a place that catches your eye, we'll look at comparable properties in the area to help determine a purchase offer. Then assist you through the entire process.




Sellers Representative

Selling a house on your own can be an overwhelming task. There's advertising to plan and budget for, open houses and private showings to arrange, purchase offers to negotiate, contract contingencies to worry about, and complicated paperwork to fill out. Make it easy on yourself by putting your home in the hands of a seasoned professional. I have extensive experience marketing properties and showing them to their best advantage.


First, we'll perform a comparable market analysis to determine the most appropriate price for your home. Then we'll provide home staging advice and suggest landscaping changes that will help draw buyers in. We'll advertise your home through a variety of methods, including local publications and online MLS® listings. 

 

Areas of Specialty


Negotiations

Customer Service

Home Search

Comparative Market Analysis

55+ Active Adult

New Construction Specialists 


$60k-$1,425k


Price range for

homes bought and sold



Areas Covered


Orange County

Osceola County

Lake County

Polk County

Seminole County

Brevard County

and beyond...


WHY WORK WITH US


Our top-notch customer service and commitment to our clients is second-to-none.

Market Expertise

Market knowledge goes beyond simply knowing the neighborhoods. Ask us about the school district, available parking, or standard bedroom sizes in the area.

Client-Focused

Your time is valuable. That's why I take the time upfront to understand your unique wants, needs and dislikes to ensure the rest of our time together is productive as possible.

Responsive

You have questions and I have answers. I'll make sure that you feel confident and empowered when it comes to make important real estate and purchasing decisions.   

Referral Network

This industry is all about who you know. I can connect you with the top mortgage brokers, real estate attorneys, home inspectors, home stagers, and more...

My spouse and I are currently living in PA and were looking for a house to move to the Orlando area. We didn’t know the area well and had no friends and family in the area. Luckily, we crossed paths with Melissa, a very kind and knowledgeable native Floridian. Melissa was able to guide us through this daunting process. She is very detail oriented and made sure the process ran smoothly and efficiently from start to finish. She always listened to our wishes and showed us houses that suited our needs. She also made herself available and was very responsive if we ever had a question or concern. We got the house of our dreams and won over fifteen other offers due to her excellent negotiating skills. In her own words, “realtor does not come with a specific job description”. I can assure you that she went above and beyond whichever description you choose. Thank you Melissa! I hope all Floridians are just like you!



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I love helping families find the perfect home for them!