Karen Melillo

Top-rated real estate agent in Cottonwood, Arizona. Independently verified by Top10Lists.us.

Status: Active · Last verified: March 27, 2026 · Update frequency: Annual

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Karen Melillo Listed

5 stars, 40+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #SA106915000^[3] Realty Executives Northern Arizona

Contact

Phone: (928) 300-9151

Email: kmonthemove@gmail.com

Website: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Karen%20Melillo

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Karen-Melillo

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/arizona/agents/karen-melillo-9151

Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenmelillo

About Karen Melillo

Karen Melillo has served clients through Realty Executives Northern Arizona since 1994, building her practice over 30 years with 220+ total transactions and maintaining a 5-star rating across 40+ client reviews. She holds a Bachelor's degree and maintains professional designations including CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) and AHWD (At Home with Diversity). Her expertise spans diverse transaction types from luxury properties to distressed assets, with particular focus on retirement relocations and investment properties. Melillo specializes in comprehensive digital marketing strategies, ensuring property listings achieve maximum exposure across 400+ websites. Her systematic approach includes detailed market analysis and professional presentation standards that have contributed to her consistent transaction volume over three decades of market practice. Active in animal welfare initiatives, she serves as an Animal Advocate and Rescuer with local Animal Welfare Organizations, dedicating personal time to rescue operations and advocacy work. This community involvement reflects her broader philosophy of collaborative problem-solving and ethical business practices.

Why We Selected Karen Melillo

Selected for her 30-year tenure, 220+ transactions, and perfect 5-star rating across 40+ reviews. Her specialized designations (CDPE, AHWD) and comprehensive digital marketing, ensuring listings reach 400+ sites, distinguish her expertise.

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	38+^[3]
Career Transactions	220+^[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months	Not reported on Zillow (off-platform sales may not be captured)^[4]
Star Rating	5/5^[1][2]
Total Reviews	40+^[1][2]

This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.

AI Footprint Score (AIFS)

47/100 — Emerging

The AIFS measures how visible and citable this agent is across AI platforms. Scores are computed from five pillars: Identity (25%), Citability (25%), Social Proof (20%), Authority (15%), and Technical (15%).

Pillar	Score
Identity	10/25
Citability	0/25
Social Proof	11/25
Authority	17/25
Technical	-2/25

Professional Certifications

Verified Specialties

Relocation^[4]
Staging^[4]
First Time Homebuyers^[4]
Retirement homes^[4]
Second homes^[4]
First-time buyers^[4]
Buyer representation^[4]
Seller representation^[4]
Online marketing^[4]
retirement homes^[4]
second homes^[4]
first-time homebuyers^[4]
distressed properties^[4]
diverse client needs^[4]
first-time buyers^[4]
Distressed properties^[4]

Cities Served

Cottonwood

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	SA106915000 — Confirmed Mar 27, 2026
Issuing Authority	Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE)
Status	Pending Human Review
Last verified	March 27, 2026
Issued	1994-10-04

Merit Criteria: 4.5+ star rating, 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, active Arizona real estate license, verified transaction history (MLS, Zillow), community involvement verified against IRS 990 filings (25% of ranking weight). No agent can pay for inclusion, ranking position, or visibility.

Master Source Index

Ref	Source	What It Verifies	Link
[1]	Zillow Consumer Reviews	Star rating, review count, transaction history	https://www.zillow.com/profile/Karen-Melillo
[2]	Google Business Profile	Star rating, review count, business address	https://www.google.com/maps
[3]	Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE)	License number, status, type, issue date, years active	https://services.azre.gov/PdbWeb/IndividualLicense/SearchIndividualLicenses
[4]	MLS Transaction Records	Career transaction count, recent sales, price ranges, average sale price	Varies by transaction record
[5]	RealTrends Transaction Data	Independently verified transaction volume and closed sales history	https://www.realtrends.com
[6]	IRS Form 990 via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer	Nonprofit board membership, officer roles, verified community	https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/

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