Testimonials

Very professional, responsive, helpful and has many connections within the community. Mel is knowledgeable and willing to go out of her way to help you find that perfect home. I was working with her from another state but she was always available to answer questions and show properties on my time  ... Read more

I would highly recommend Mel Garrett of Gold Coast Realty. We were out of state property owners and not only needed a good listing agent, but someone that would assist us in managing our property on a day in day out basis. Mel was tremendous asset in providing us reputable contractors to meet our  ... Read more

As we were located 1300 miles away from our target destination, we needed the help of a professional who was experienced in the south Oregon coast where we wanted to purchase our properties for both residential and commercial purposes. We researched realtors in the south coast area and after reading  ... Read more

Mel helped my mom sell her house a few years ago & more recently she helped us sell a piece of property. Mel is always friendly, professional and proactive. We've enjoyed working with Mel and hope our paths cross in the future.  ... Read more

Mel was recommended by our family. They purchased some land that Mel negotiated. They were very happy with the process. When my wife and I started looking for land Mel researched all of the vacant lots in the area. She provided all of the exact specs on each plot so we knew exactly how large we  ... Read more

Renee did a great job in the purchase of the property. Because it was an undeveloped lot it took some time to put the offer together. Funding on my part took some time to put together, She was very helpful keep the deal together.  ... Read more

We were so fortunate to find Mel to guide us through our Bandon area real estate search. She is a true professional with an exceptional commitment to her clients, a ready knowledge of this wonderful area and strong relationships within the community. Mel mixes persistence with patience to meet any  ... Read more

I worked with Mel Garrett on several RE transactions in the Coos County area in 2014 and 2015. While working with Mel through the RE maze, I soon discovered her knowledge, professionalism and integrity nothing short of "top notch." I highly recommend Mel Garrett to anyone looking for a  ... Read more

This property was an Estate sale and Renee helped keep this sale going while the buyers agent sat around doing absolutely nothing. There were multiple extensions to address issues concerning both the buyer and me.  ... Read more

Mel worked tirelessly to sell my home. She brought in many potential buyers, and persisted until it was sold. She was very helpful in offering suggestions for property improvements and ways I could help in the process. She was available whenever she was needed. I would work with her again in the  ... Read more

Renee assisted us with purchase of a rural property on the southern Oregon coast. She was great to work with- both knowledgeable about the area and familiar with particular issues related to rural properties. The negotiations and transaction went very smoothly with her expert assistance.  ... Read more

Mel has completed several transactions for us. She is a very hard worker and we cannot say enough about her skills and expertise during our transactions. We are very fortunate to have her assist us in our real estate dealings. Her communication is continuous and we are always informed of the next  ... Read more

Very professional, Very timely responses, Very pleasing to work with, Very helpful, Very positive and would be Very happy to give my highest recommendation. Thank you Mel!  ... Read more

We cannot say enough great things about Virgil if you are looking for a agent with a make it happen attitude this is your agent! Virgil's knowledge of the Bandon real estate market and negotiation skills are a excellent combination to help you achieve your goal of buying or selling!  ... Read more

Renee worked really hard to make our sale happen. There were a lot of roadblocks during our process (not caused by Renee) and she helped us work through them all. She really went above and beyond what we expected.  ... Read more

Mel Garrett helped me sell my high-end ocean-view home in Bandon, Oregon, in April 2014. Her suggestions on pricing and negotiating were invaluable. Mel worked closely with me so that I felt we were a team. I was pleased with the relationship and the sale.  ... Read more

Mel Garrett is one the hardest working Realtors I’ve ever dealt with. She is knowledgeable and was persistent in getting us the best offer possible. She is driven to perform and delivered to us the best experience possible when selling our real estate. She is a fierce negotiator and got us the best  ... Read more

Mel Garrett helped us buy and two years later, because of health issues, sell our home in Bandon, Oregon. She made excellent suggestions and worked with us in accomplishing our goals. We enjoyed working with her and would definitely use her services again. We are pleased with our results.  ... Read more

When we began our search for property on the Oregon Coast, I emailed several agents, and Virgil was the only agent who responded to us. I thank every day that he did because as luck would have it, Virgil proved to be an outstanding agent for us. As we went through the process of finding property,  ... Read more

Renee Bien was extremely professional and considerate. She went out of her way to meet with us at our convenience. Renee used her knowledge of local contacts to find the best possible home for us. We would highly recommend her.  ... Read more

Mel sold my elderly mother's home with river frontage and acreage in May of 2016 in Port Orford. I highly recommend her as she was able to communicate with me evenings and weekends as I work full time, in addition to during work hours. She was always researching the information needed and following  ... Read more

We have worked with Mel on several transactions in the Bandon area. Her knowledge of the local market, professionalism and attention to detail are priceless. She is excellent at her job and a delight to work with!  ... Read more

It was such an easy process working with Mel Garrett. She is warm, friendly and truly interested in her clients. I found her to be knowledgeable regarding Bandon and surrounding areas. The entire process was handled with efficiency and attention to detail in a very professional manner. I will  ... Read more

I would strongly advise using Mel as a great source for real estate needs. She was warm, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I had unique circumstances and had to expedite much of the process and she went above and beyond in helping me obtain the property within my narrow schedule. My wife and I are  ... Read more

Virgil kept us informed of the Bandon real estate market so we listed at a competitive price and he found us a buyer by informing other area agents. We closed in approximately 6 weeks from list. You will not regret using Virgil's services. AND, he answers his phone, returns your calls and emails  ... Read more