(571) 359-9066
michael@dcmetrolifestyle.com
Washington, DC
michaelandmelissa.com
Buyer & Seller Representation
Pricing Strategy & CMA
Offer Strategy & Negotiation
Listing Prep & Staging Guidance
Contract-to-Close Management
Neighborhood & School Insights
VICE PRESIDENT & TEAM LEADER
TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Named in the Top 250
Individual Real Estate Agents in the DC Metro Region
Best of Washingtonian 2017 - 2025
Represented Buyers in the purchase of a Revolutionary War Era Estate
Vice President & Team Lead, Michael & Melissa Group
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty; Washington, DC 2022 – Present Lead and mentor of a high-performing real estate team within a top-tier luxury brokerage.
Represent buyers and sellers across DC, MD, VA
Design and execute listing campaigns (staging, pricing, copywriting, photo/video, launch calendars).
Specialization in Historic Properties & Preservation, Horse Farms & Rural Properties, Second Homes, Investment Properties, & Land Sales & Development.
Associate Broker / Realtor
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
RLAH Real Estate — Washington, DC
McEnearney Associates – Old Town Alexandria, VA
Long & Foster Real Estate - Northern Virginia
George Mason University - 2007
Bachelor of Science, Psychology - Concentration in Neuroscience & Neuropsychology
George Mason University - Alzheimer's Disease
Research Lab
DC Food Project
2022 - Present
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2005 - 2007
2021 - Present
VICE PRESIDENT & TEAM LEADER
TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
(202) 253-9105
melissa@melissaterzis.com
Washington, DC
DCRealEstateMama.com
michaelandmelissa.com
Buyer & Seller Representation
Pricing Strategy & CMA
Offer Strategy & Negotiation
Listing Prep & Staging Guidance
Contract-to-Close Management
YouTube/Content Marketing (DC Real Estate Mama)
Neighborhood & School Insights
Lifetime Real Estate Career
Strong repeat & referral business
Straight-talk guidance
GRI®, CRS, ABR®, AHWD®, LHC, RENE
Harvard Business Online –Negotiation Mastery
East Coast Corgi Rescue –
Founder, Director
Established 2017
Vice President & Team Lead, Michael & Melissa Group
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty; Washington, DC 2022 – Present
Lead and mentor a high-performing real estate team within a top-tier luxury brokerage.
Represent buyers and sellers across DC, MD, VA
Design and execute listing campaigns (staging, pricing, copywriting, photo/video, launch calendars).
Publish YouTube and newsletter content as DC Real Estate Mama to educate clients on neighborhoods, schools, and the market.
Associate Broker / Realtor
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
RLAH Real Estate — Washington, DC
City Chic Real Estate – Washington, DC
2022 - Present
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty 2017 -
- 2013
Land Acquisition Manager
Tousa Land Company - MD/VA
2005 - 2008
Managed land acquisition and due diligence for residential projects in the DC metro area
Land Acquisition Analyst
D.R. Horton — Rockville, MD
2003 - 2005
Analyzed land deals, tracked development costs and managed multiple project timelines.
Development Coordinator
PDC Land Development — Maryland
2001 - 2003
Worked with municipalities, engineers, contractors and homebuyers on land development projects.
Set up and managed multiple Homeowner’s Associations
University of Baltimore
Masters Business Administration — Real Estate & Leadership
University of Miami
Bachelor’s in Business Administration
(202) 230-8784
nspencer@ttrsir.com
Washington, DC
michaelandmelissa.com
Residential Real Estate Sales & Advisory
Interior Design & Renovation Planning
Property Staging & Presentation Strategy
Concept Development & Creative Strategy
Client Relationship Management
Project Leadership & CrossFunctional Collaboration
Brand Storytelling & Marketing Strategy
Motion Graphics, Art Direction & Creative Production
Adobe Creative Suite, Twinmotion, Cinema 4D, After Effects, VIZART, Multimedia Production
Webby Award, Best Interactive Educational Game – Newsmania
Promax/BDA Awards – Art
Direction & Design (TLC)
Promax/BDA Award –Promotional Print (Discovery Motion Studios)
Preferred agent with Sotheby’s Concierge Property Auctions (SCA)
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Interior Designer | Real Estate Advisor | Creative Director
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty; Washington, DC 2018 – Present Dynamic real estate advisor and interior designer with a 20+ years in high-level creative direction, branding, and visual strategy. Leverages design expertise and tactical problem-solving to maximize client returns and turn challenging properties into market-ready, highperforming listings.
Award-winning former art director and motion designer for major media brands, bringing a uniquely creative, strategic, and conceptdriven approach to every project.
Interior Designer (Independent)
Founder and CCO, Noelle Intèriuer
Real Estate Advisor
Sotheby’s International Realty
Prior Creative & Media Experience
Freelance Creative Director / Motion Designer (Coca Cola, Kennedy Center, Washington Post)
Creative Producer, AL JAZEERA AMERICA / ENGLISH
Art Director, Discovery Communications
Senior Motion Designer, Discovery Channel
Interactive Designer, The Newseum & Freedom Forum
Creative/Production, EMM Creative
American University
M.A., Film & Video Production and Motion Design
University of Maryland, College Park
B.A., Art & Archaeology (Honors)
2021 - Present
2018 - Present
(703) 505-7450
wjames@ttrsir.com
Washington, DC
michaelandmelissa.com
Languages: Fluent in French; English.
Negotiation: Black Swan Group negotiation training.
Specialized Knowledge: Luxury hospitality standards, culinary arts (pastry and cuisine), pedagogical techniques, and real estate market navigation.
Culinary Excellence: Achieved elite status in the culinary world with Michelin and 5star restaurant experience.
Community Mentorship: Active volunteer at Wright to Read, mentoring young adults to improve literacy skills. Global Versatility: Extensive international experience living and working in France and Japan.
INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE ADVISOR
TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Realtor | Executive Chef | Director/Lead Instructor
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty; Washington, DC 2022 – Present
A versatile professional with over 25 years of experience in high-end culinary arts, international education, and real estate.
A lifelong learner and mentor with a unique background in luxury service, cross-cultural communication, and high-stakes negotiation.
Realtor
2021 - Present
Licensed real estate professional. Lead instructor for "How to Get There," a free community class for firsttime homebuyers.
Director/Lead Instructor
Recreational Cooking School
Executive Chef / Culinary Professional
Cook at a Two-Star Michelin restaurant in Paris.
Lead roles at three 5-star restaurants in the United States.
English Language Instructor
Japan
8 years
25 years
5 years
Le Cordon Bleu (Paris)
Diplôme de Cuisine & de Pâtisserie
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BS in Hospitality Management
LicensedinDC,MD&VA
