With 25+ years in Australian real estate, Melanie brings a vibrant blend of deep local insight, negotiation expertise, and development knowledge.
She began her career in 1997, rose through the ranks of one of Australia’s largest real estate groups to a top 5 per cent national ranking, then founded and led a successful boutique agency on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Now based in the Northern Rivers, she applies that breadth of experience to help buyers navigate complex, competitive markets with clarity and confidence.
“Melanie is a standout operator — commercially sharp, trusted by clients, and deeply connected to the market,” said Angus Ferguson, FOUNDIT co-founder.
“Her experience in acquiring and developing, and reselling some of Byron’s most prestigious homes gives her a genuine edge on the competition and for her clients.
She’s exactly the calibre of expert we want representing FOUNDIT.”
Having personally overseen multiple residential builds and developments, Melanie brings a practical lens to due diligence — spotting value-add potential, understanding council processes, and anticipating risks before they become costs.
At FOUNDIT, she’ll combine that on-the-ground experience with the platform’s market-leading research and technology to deliver clear, data-backed advice.
“Buying can feel overwhelming — especially when timing is tight and information is noisy,” Melanie said.
“FOUNDIT equips buyers with the tools, data, and early access they need to move decisively.
My role is to uncover the right opportunities, shape the strategy, and negotiate from strength — so clients secure the right property, not just any property.”
FOUNDIT connects informed, ready-to-act buyers with trusted experts, real-time research, and earlier access to listings, reducing friction on both sides of the transaction.
The company continues to grow its partner network ahead of broader consumer initiatives planned for the coming months.
“What attracted us to Melanie was her nearly three decades of work as a seller and a buyer’s agent,” Joel Tomaino, Co-founder of FOUNDIT said.
“She understands how both sides think, which gives clients a practical edge.
You’ll notice it in the way she sets and manages the brief from day one, then leverages her relationships to surface better options and clearer comparisons.
When it’s time to buy, she keeps a steady hand through negotiation, consistently delivering strong outcomes for clients.”
The team is continuing to grow its partner network ahead of a broader consumer launch later this year.
To learn more about Melanie please view her profile here
