Melissa Young

Melissa Rattner Young is a native New Yorker and a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of experience. She graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Psychology and quickly embarked on a successful career in executive recruiting and national sales. At Equifax Corporation, Melissa made history as the youngest national sales manager ever hired, where she developed expertise in negotiation and contract management. She served as a liaison between Fortune 500 companies and credit bureaus. Driven by her passion for real estate, negotiation, and networking, Melissa quickly earned "Rising Star" status as a leading specialist in luxury real estate. Today, she is with Compass Real Estate, the #1 brokerage in sales volume in the U.S. and a Fortune 500 company. Melissa is known for her powerful negotiation skills, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering commitment to her clients. She brings a sophisticated and highly skilled approach to evaluating, negotiating, and marketing residential and investment opportunities. Her "get it done, make it happen" mentality, combined with her passion and style, has made her one of the top real estate agents in her region. Melissa is currently the director of the Drayton Young Group at Compass Real Estate and a member of Compass's elite Sports and Entertainment Division. Beyond real estate, Melissa is a devoted mother of two and a consultant for NFL Films, where she assists in securing filming locations for interviews, documentaries, and commercials. She also works with several premiere NFL, NBA, and NHL players across the country, helping them find their perfect homes, sell their existing properties, or relocate.