Melissa Glidden

Contributing Writer

Melissa Glidden is a writer, freelance digital marketing specialist, and licensed real estate agent in Indiana with 15 years of experience making complex topics easy to understand. She has written and provided marketing for brands like Home Depot and SurveyMonkey, as well as contributed to numerous regional publications. As a real estate agent, she specializes in empowering new homebuyers and sellers through what can sometimes be an overwhelming process.

She has an MA in Creative Writing from Ball State University and spends her free time writing music, hanging out with her daughter and dogs, and helping people navigate big life decisions with confidence.

Featured Published Articles

A well-written listing description can help the home sell faster and for more money. Here are tips and examples to help yours stand out.
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Know your options when a buyer asks to extend the closing date and how you can actually use it to your advantage.
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