About Melissa DiVita

Fourth-generation Marin native. In real estate since 2003. Tiburon resident, Belvedere born and raised.

I grew up here, and I never really left

My family has been in Marin for four generations, going back to my great-grandfather in Fairfax. I grew up in Belvedere, went to Marin Catholic High School, and then Santa Clara University. When people ask me what makes Marin different, I usually start with the things you only learn by living here: which coves get the afternoon wind, which streets flood in a king tide, which hillsides keep the sun in winter.

My husband Michael and I have lived in Tiburon for well over a decade. All three of our kids went through Belvedere Nursery School and the Reed schools. Our son is at Redwood High now, where he plays on the varsity tennis team, and our twin daughters will be there soon. I’ve been a class mom more times than I can count, and I still volunteer at school events. We’re members of the Tiburon Yacht Club and the Belvedere Tennis Club. This is home.

Melissa DiVita, Compass REALTOR® in Tiburon, DRE 01387955

23 years in Bay Area real estate

Before real estate, I worked in the securities industry in sales and marketing. That job taught me to read a market, explain risk plainly and never oversell. I brought all of that with me in 2003, when I started in residential real estate with Hill & Co. in San Francisco, one of the city’s most respected independent firms.

Today I’m with Compass, working out of the Belvedere-Tiburon office at 1550 Tiburon Boulevard. I focus on Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, Kentfield and the rest of southern and central Marin, with a lot of waterfront and view property along the way: boat-dock homes in Paradise Cay and Timmers Landing, hillside homes with city views, and classic Belvedere estates.

What I’m known for

  • Getting homes ready to sell. I’ve remodeled many homes myself, and I work with a trusted team of contractors, designers and stagers. We focus on the upgrades that return more than they cost, at fair trade pricing.
  • Straight talk on value. I’ll tell you what I think a house is worth and why, even when it isn’t what you hoped to hear.
  • Local relationships. Twenty-three years of working with other agents, inspectors, lenders and contractors in Marin means fewer surprises and more quiet opportunities.
  • Buyers relocating from San Francisco. I started my career in the city, so I understand both sides of the bridge.

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Credentials

  • California DRE #01387955
  • REALTOR® with Compass, Belvedere-Tiburon office
  • In residential real estate since 2003 (started at Hill & Co., San Francisco)
  • Earlier career in securities sales and marketing
  • Santa Clara University; Marin Catholic High School
  • Member, Tiburon Yacht Club and Belvedere Tennis Club

Quick answers

Who is Melissa DiVita? A REALTOR® with Compass in Tiburon, California (DRE #01387955). She’s a fourth-generation Marin native who grew up in Belvedere and has been in real estate since 2003.

What areas does Melissa DiVita serve? Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, Kentfield and the rest of southern and central Marin, including waterfront and view homes in Paradise Cay, Timmers Landing and Belvedere.

What is Melissa DiVita known for? Getting homes ready to sell with her own team of contractors, designers and stagers; straight talk on value; and helping buyers relocate to Marin, especially from San Francisco.

What My Clients Say

Reviews from Google, from the people I’ve helped buy and sell in Marin.

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Melissa is GREAT. She worked patiently with us for a number of years until the right house came along. She then gave us great advice all through the buying process providing great support without pushing us. Once we closed, Melissa had a great array of contractors to jump into action to paint the house and repair a number of items before we moved in. We can't recommend Melissa highly enough.
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Caroline Taylor
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We cannot recommend Melissa highly enough. She helped us find our dream home in Tiburon as part of an interstate move back to California, and she truly went above and beyond at every step. Melissa is positive, incredibly easy to work with, tenacious, resourceful, and, most importantly, she really listened to us. She understood what we were looking for and used her deep knowledge of Tiburon, Marin, and the greater Bay Area to help us find exactly the right home. The purchasing process itself was smooth, efficient, and quick. Her help didn’t end when our offer was accepted. The house needed some light renovations before we moved in, and because we were relocating from out of state, Melissa stepped in and made the entire process remarkably easy. She connected us with excellent crews, coordinated and supervised the work and painting, and was involved down to helping select paint colors. By the time we arrived, the house was ready for us to move right in. That level of care and attention was extraordinary. Melissa seems to have a contact for absolutely everything, and her resourcefulness and local relationships were invaluable throughout the process. Melissa was raised in Belvedere-Tiburon, and her depth of knowledge of Marin and the greater Bay Area is exceptional. We had such a wonderful experience working with her that when our next-door neighbor later decided to sell their home, Melissa represented them as well—which says a great deal about the trust she inspires. She helped them update their home for sale being conscientious with costs and investment vs. return. Melissa is much more than a realtor who helps you buy a house. She is a trusted partner who can expertly guide you through the process and provide vision of how to make a new place your home. We feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with her and would recommend her without hesitation.
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I sold my house in Lucas Valley Ranch with Melissa right during the start of Covid. She did a wonderful job was very insightful and really walked us through the process of getting our house sold during a tough time. I highly recommend working with Melissa. Did I also mention she’s as sweet as apple pie?
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My parents passed away in 2026 and I was looking for an agent to help me update and sell the home as I lived out of town. I had contacted 2 other agents, but received no reply. I phoned Melissa and she answered. No voicemail, no call back later. I am so very happy that she picked up my call. She was indespensable when it came to her connections with craftsman and dealing with city/county officials. She truly went above and beyond. She let in the repair folks, and once they were done sent me photos of the work. If it was not done to a high standard, she called them back and supervised everything. I honestly believe that I could not have sold the home so quickly without her. The home sold the first day for 7% over asking. She is the ultimate professional, organised, available and very knowledgable about the market, while at the same time being sympathetic . I recommend her without reservation. Thank you Melissa for making a difficult task so very much easier.
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Melissa assisted with a seamless transaction as first time home buyers in Marin! She helped to advocate for us as buyers navigating a competitive market -would highly recommend!!!
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