Melanie Gniewek, real estate agent in Laguna Beach License active & verified
Real estate agent · Laguna Beach, California

Melanie Gniewek

Agent, Engel & Voelkers Laguna Beach ·CA DRE #02133175

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The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
3
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 80% of 687 Laguna Beach-area agents
$2.5M
closed sales volume
$975K median sale price
17
closed since 2023
Melanie Gniewek is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #02133175) with Engel & Voelkers Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach, CA, with 3 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $975,000. That is more recent sales in Laguna Beach than 80% of the 687 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Melanie

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Melanie Gniewek is a REALTOR® based in Virginia Beach, specializing in the Hampton Roads region, and is a U.S. Army and Air Force Veteran and active-duty Navy wife. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and previously led research and development for a marketing company before entering real estate.

Luxury buyersMilitary relocationsFirst-time homeownersReal estate investingRenovationPCSingRental portfolio building

What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Clients consistently praise her ability to create harmonious transactions, solve problems before they arise, and negotiate terms others thought impossible. She is described as a 'shark of a negotiator' with a reputation backed by years of successful outcomes, and clients appreciate that she understands the unique challenges military families face.

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Performance in detail

Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them

Closed transactions by year

Current year is partial

4 2023 13 2024 0 2025 0 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Melanie's transactions vs the Laguna Beach market

$748K $975K $1.8M mkt $2.8M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Melanie represents

17 total closed sides, 2023–2026

5 seller-side (29%) 12 buyer-side (71%) + 7 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
Active listings now
0
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
17
incl. 7 leases

Where Melanie sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

92651
Laguna Beach
Sales1
Median price$2.3M
92675
San Juan Capistrano
Sales1
Median price$750K
DOM vs ZIP median15 vs 23
92656
Aliso Viejo
Sales1
Median price$1.3M

7 more ZIPs with older sales (before the last 24 months) not shown.

Questions to ask Melanie in an interview

Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call

  1. Most of your record is buyer-side — how many listings like mine have you sold?
  2. Your typical sale is $975K — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  3. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Laguna Beach agents

Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Melanie Gniewek 3 $975K
Daniel "Dow" Chang 2 $957K
Kara Burns 9 $928K 177 93.5% 25%
Irene Seyhun 12 $921K 36 97.2% 17%
Gregory Michaels 3 $1.1M
Rebecca Pappas 5 $1.1M 74 99.7% 67%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Melanie Gniewek sold?

Melanie Gniewek has 17 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 3 in the last 24 months (5 representing sellers, 12 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Melanie Gniewek work in?

Melanie Gniewek's closed sales have a median price of $975,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $748,000 and $1,755,000.

Is Melanie Gniewek's license active?

Melanie Gniewek holds an active California DRE license (#02133175). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Melanie Gniewek's reviews say?

Clients consistently praise her ability to create harmonious transactions, solve problems before they arise, and negotiate terms others thought impossible. She is described as a 'shark of a negotiator' with a reputation backed by years of successful outcomes, and clients appreciate that she understands the unique challenges military families face.

Melanie GniewekEngel & Voelkers Laguna Beach · Laguna Beach, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-09-05 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Melanie's career may predate it