Get to Know Me
You’ve never met a REALTOR® like Melissa Sofia because she’s so much more than a REALTOR®. She is a powerhouse San Diego real estate broker, entrepreneur, and proud Filipino American who believes we are all limitless. Founder of The Avenue Home Collective, Melissa leads a nationally recognized brokerage consistently ranked in RealTrends top 1.5% nationwide, selling approximately $250 million in San Diego real estate annually. A leader who remains active in production, she personally closed over $60 million in 2025 and was recently named Real Producers Broker of the Year. She’ll fight for you like you’re family while listening to you like you’re her best friend. Melissa’s on a mission to make getting your dream house or no-way-it-can-happen deal easy and fun. And make no mistake, with her on your side, amazing things are going to happen. Melissa is known for innovative marketing, exceptional client service, and making the seemingly impossible happen. She champions everyone from first-time homebuyers to luxury sellers, her industry leadership includes serving as a Director at the California Association of REALTORS®, a Director on a City of San Diego board, and National Policy Chair for the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). She has shared her expertise on stages including Inman Connect, FUBCON, Forward, and WomanUP!®. Beyond real estate, Melissa advocates for homeownership, AAPI representation, and environmental conservation through her support of the Surfrider Foundation. She also founded The Mompreneur Meetup and Momcation to empower working mothers and women entrepreneurs. Melissa is building more than a successful business, she’s creating a legacy of leadership, opportunity, and impact. Her mission is simple: help people achieve their real estate dreams while inspiring the next generation to believe that anything is possible. Get her real estate tips and follow her real-life antics on Instagram, @melknows