Melissa Schiau serves as the Executive Assistant to Nicole Rabbat Levine and plays a vital role in the daily operations of the Nicole Rabbat Levine Real Estate Group at Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty. Working closely with Nicole, Melissa helps manage the many moving parts of a high-performing real estate business, ensuring that listings, marketing efforts, and operational systems run smoothly and efficiently.
Before joining the team, Melissa gained valuable experience working with a top-producing real estate group in Colorado, where she developed a deep understanding of the operational side of real estate. In that role, she managed listing preparation, MLS coordination, marketing timelines, event preparation, and transaction documentation in a fast-paced environment where precision and organization were essential.
Melissa graduated from Colorado State University, where she built the strong communication and organizational skills that now support her work in real estate operations. Known for her reliability, proactive mindset, and exceptional attention to detail, Melissa helps Nicole stay focused on serving clients, negotiating deals, and leading the team.
While Melissa’s primary role is supporting Nicole directly, the systems and structure she helps maintain naturally benefit the entire team. By keeping processes organized and ensuring the behind-the-scenes logistics are handled seamlessly, she helps create the smooth workflow that allows the Nicole Rabbat Levine Real Estate Group to consistently deliver a high level of service to clients.
Outside of real estate, Melissa is a proud dog mom who enjoys baking, often experimenting with new recipes and sharing her creations with friends and family. She also loves traveling, exploring new areas throughout New Jersey, reading, watercoloring, and spending quality time with her family.