
Get to know Melissa Shames
Real Estate Professional
Hi, I’m Melissa! I live, shop, eat, work, and play locally
and love to share my knowledge of the area with people I meet. My passion for life and for helping my clients
achieve their real estate goals has made me one of the top producing Real Estate agents in the Ithaca Community.
I strive to help others navigate the home buying, investing, or selling process by providing the support and resources needed for a smooth transaction. With over 30 ye...
Melissa Shames's listings & sales (209)
For Sale (5)
Address | Bed/Bath | Listing price |
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![]() 123 Larisa Ln Ithaca, NY 14850
| 5 Bed, 4 Bath | $835,000 |
![]() 25 E Main St Dryden, NY 13053
| 4 Bed, 2 Bath | $310,000 |
![]() 517 W Buffalo St Ithaca, NY 14850
| 4 Bed, 2 Bath | $350,000 |
![]() 39 Farm Pond Cir Freeville, NY 13068
| 3 Bed, 2 Bath | $360,000 |
![]() 215 W Spencer St UNIT A-3 Ithaca, NY 14850
| 3 Bed, 4 Bath | $439,000 |
Sold (204)
Address | Sold date | Closing price | Represented | Flag Sale |
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9/17/2025 | $270,000 | Seller | ||
9/17/2025 | $365,000 | Buyer and Seller | ||
9/17/2025 | $720,000 | Seller | ||
9/12/2025 | $340,000 | Buyer | ||
8/19/2025 | $350,000 | Buyer |
Melissa Shames's reviews (94)
Write a review- Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
9/25/2025 - Emily Leech
Bought a home in 2025.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsMelissa was a wonderful agent to work with, especially as first-time home buyers! She took the time to understand that we weren’t just looking for a house that fit our budget, but also one that felt right for our family. She was patient with our ques... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
9/19/2025 - R Lipkin
Sold a Single Family home in 2025 in Ithaca, NY.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsLast year we contacted Melissa Shames to talk with us about selling our house. She was immediately available and gave us extensive, detailed information. Melissa made recommendations for us to optimize our home for viewing, engaged a professional pho... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
9/18/2025 - Andrew Katsman
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Dryden, NY.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsMelissa was very helpful in making sure that we were looking at the right items when viewing homes to make sure we did not get ourselves into any potential issues. She is very practical with her approach in viewing homes which was helpful for us as i... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
12/5/2024 - Eric Kramer
Bought a Single Family home in 2024 in Cayuga heights, Ithaca, NY.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsMelissa was wonderful to work with on our home purchase! She was an excellent guide throughout the process, walking us through each step and thoroughly explaining what would happen next, making sure everything went smoothly for a timely closing. She ... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
11/22/2024 - buffetthouse
Bought a Single Family home in 2024 in Dryden, NY.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsWe couldn’t have asked for a better realtor experience. Melissa is patient, adept, and thoughtful—but also candid when it counts. Finding the perfect home in the Ithaca area presented some unique challenges, and Melissa walked us through many (many)...