Melody is a Vice President with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. She is licensed in Virginia and Washington, DC and a founding Partner of the award-winning team, The Seward Group. 

In the competitive Washington, DC metro real estate market, Melody is known for being “calm in the midst of chaos” while diplomatically representing her clients’ real estate goals and financial objectives. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or invest, she will negotiate relentlessly on your behalf while navigating the entire process with ease and grace.

Born and raised in Delaware, Melody is a business graduate of University of Delaware and has called Arlington, Virginia “home” since 1995. Nextel, MCI, Network Solutions/VeriSign and The Bicycle Exchange/BIKES USA are all on her resume; however, her most rewarding pre-real estate career success is the mobile yoga company she founded in 2006 (abellaYoga.com). 

Melody’s enthusiasm for helping people live their best life drives what she does daily as a trusted real estate advisor. When not working she practices yoga, meditates, runs and visits museums and bookstores. She also teaches one yoga class a week – aka BeerYoga - at Port City Brewing. A personal goal for 2023 is to get back on both of her bikes – road and mountain!   

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Read What Melody’s Clients Say:

“Melody helped us buy our townhome and sell a condo this year. She is the best; a true professional and expert. Melody helped us to navigate a very tight housing market and readily made herself available for early morning showings and late-night offer writing. She truly listened to our needs and preferences, stayed calm when we were nervous and frustrated, and answered all of our questions with thoughtful consideration. We could not have asked for a better partner than Melody, and would refer her without hesitation to anyone else looking to buy or sell in the area.”

J. Shatzel & S. Ryan, Alexandria

“We chose Melody as our listing agent based on her vast experience in the Northern Virginia real estate market – especially in our neighborhood of South Arlington. Her initial sales presentation was impressive and comprehensive. She includes services that are over and above those typically found from other agents. We’re thrilled with the final result and highly recommend her for your next real estate transaction.”

J. L., C. A., & J. V., Arlington

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