Melissa Hammons

Designated Broker
602.680.8244

Melissa is a Phoenix native who graduated from Portland State University and studied finance and law. She worked as a paralegal during college and then moved back to Phoenix, when her career took a big right turn into the golf and hospitality industry. Her 22 years of sales and marketing experience at high-end resort golf clubs and private country clubs taught her exceptional communication and customer service skills, with a golf game to match! She obtained her real estate license in 2008, where she ‘moonlighted’ for a court-appointed realtor, allowing her to sharpen her legal skills again. Melissa feels her past careers in the legal and hospitality industries have perfectly groomed her to be an exceptional realtor. Providing the most positive experience by really listening to her clients and keeping them informed every step of the way is very important to Melissa. She is known for her attention to detail, being readily available and bringing a collaborative spirit to every transaction. She is proud to work beside the diverse, strong, compassionate and talented realtors at H2 Realty. In addition to residential homes, Melissa’s expertise is in horse properties, custom lots and raw land.

Melissa is married to Mark, a successful land developer, and they have a lot of fun together! They love spending time hiking with their spunky Jack Russell Terrier, Enzo. They also enjoy cooking, drinking great wine, listening to and discovering new music, golfing, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

What I Love About AZ

All the outdoor activities in such beautiful places.

Best Career Advice

Learn something new every day.

Fun Fact

Melissa competes in Show Jumping with her beautiful horse Rory.

Favorite Quote

"If you don't know what you're here to do then just do some good."

- Maya Angelou

Elizabeth Todd

Real Estate Consultant
602.363.4853

Elizabeth is a 13 year residential real estate industry veteran and has represented both buyers and sellers to successfully close listings in the Phoenix metropolitan area. She is a Phoenix-native, which allows her to help educate her buyers about the areas they are considering. Her clients have consistently sought her advise and trusted her judgement on many transactions. Elizabeth has built a solid foundation of clients throughout her years in business. She prides herself on giving all of her clients the most precise and current feedback on the state of the market, trends, comparable sales and property values, and providing clients with a realistic outlook on what they can expect to achieve in today’s market. She has an exceptionally loyal clientele, including past client referrals and repeat business, which has formed the solid foundation for her success in the real estate. She is known for her excellent customer service, consistent communication, strong attention to detail and ensuring a positive experience for all parties in the transaction.

Elizabeth is a graduate of Arizona State University, a mother of three children and one wonderful dog. She enjoys playing volleyball, any outdoor activity, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

What I Love About AZ

The sunsets are some of the best you'll ever see. The Sonoran desert is so beautiful.

Best Career Advice

Do what you love! It won't feel like work if you enjoy what you do for a living.

Fun Fact

I love to compete in all types of sports.

Favorite Quote

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

- Maya Angelou
Karen Howard

Karen Howard

Real Estate Consultant
480.213.3306

Karen began her career in commercial and real estate development and management over 15 years ago and has spent the last 8 years utilizing her expert knowledge to ensure every transaction with her clients exceeds their expectations. She’s known for being hard-working, flexible, understanding, detail-oriented and compassionate and strives to make every experience for her buyers and sellers, the best it can be at every stage of the process.

Karen is a graduate of Arizona State University and has been married for 20 years. She has 3 sons, 1 grandchild and 2 rescue dogs – Bentley and Cecil. She enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking, bike riding, and watching her kid’s sports activities. She’s also a ‘foodie’ at heart and loves researching and trying out the latest hot spots in the Phoenix food scene.

Proudest Achievement

The birth of my children!

Favorite Quote

“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”

- Mark Twain
Dream Career

A fighter pilot.

Perfect Day

Spending any day on the beach with my family.

Jake Miller

Realtor
480.415.4414

Jake, born and raised in Phoenix, is a proud Phoenician, who began his career in real estate through design, planning, and entitlements as a landscape architect and land planner. His expertise includes many facets of real estate, with extensive experience in conceptual design, planning, entitlements, land development and construction management. Jake has had the opportunity to work on a variety of respected master planned communities, golf courses, and resorts including; The Phoenician, Desert Mountain Seven, Sterling Grove, and Storyrock. He has been fortunate, through his career, to work with and provide services for quality clients including; Shea Homes, Toll Brothers, M3 Companies and Host Hotels. Jake’s passion for design and experience in development allows him to bring additional value to his clients, often seeing opportunities in properties that others often overlook. He brings energy, attention to detail, and an entertaining personality to the talented H2 Realty Team. Jake prides himself on his reputation and relationships with everyone, especially his clients.

When Jake is not working, you can find him on the golf course, hiking, or playing sand volleyball, always enjoying the beautiful weather Arizona provides. Jake graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in landscape architecture. He is a second-generation Sun Devil, in the fall, you will see him at every home ASU football game.

What I Love About AZ

The diversity in the landscapes throughout the state and the 300 days of sunshine.

Best Career Advice

Invest in relationships.

Fun Fact

Jake made a hole-in-one in a golf tournament to win $10,000 ($7,000 once Uncle Sam was paid).

Favorite Quote

“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

- Mark Twain

Kellsie Trounce

Real Estate Consultant
4806585402

Kellsie is a native Phoenician whose interest in real estate began at a young age when she would explore local open houses just for fun. She has a passion for writing and communication and attended college in Colorado where she majored in English studies. After returning to Arizona, her thirst to experience life prompted her to go on a journey of self-discovery, which she was blessed to spend traveling the world and trying her hand at many different things. She took acting classes which she credits for helping her become a better listener, tried different types of meditation, and is even a “level 2” reiki healer. Eventually settling down in Scottsdale, Kellsie decided to pursue a full-time career in real estate where she can help her own clients find a place to call “home”. Acquaintances of Kellsie would say that she is laid back and easy to talk to. Her background in communication and attention to detail, combined with a desire to get to the bottom of anything and ability adapt to any scenario helps her to find the best option for her clients.

 

Kellsie is an accomplished equestrian and spends her free time riding and at horse shows, or at home with her two dogs, Flynn and Cody. Her various other hobbies include golfing, karaoke, drinking wine, snorkeling in Hawaii, and watching Formula 1.

What I Love About AZ

The list is endless, but I would start with the great weather most of the year, an array of different activities to do, the balance of city/suburban/country/mountain life, plus the most gorgeous sunsets (and sunrises!) you can imagine. Above all, nothing beats the smell of fresh rain in the desert!

Best Career Advice

Never stop learning.

Fun Fact

Kellsie secretly side hustles as an artist using a pseudonym.

Favorite Quote

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”

- Zig Ziglar

Krystal Staggs

Real Estate Consultant
6027144132

Although born and raised in California, Krystal has been an Arizona resident for 20 years and an active Realtor selling all over the Valley for 14 of those years. Her background in sales and administration made this career choice the perfect fit for her life. She is married to Cody, a Phoenix Firefighter for 16 years and has four children that she started homeschooling in 2021. She began her career during the height of the crash and gained extensive knowledge in the short-sale and lender-owned market. She believes the home is a sanctuary from the world and must be the perfect fit for each family. She prides herself on cultivating lasting relationships with her clients and business partners which has created a solid clientele base of referral and repeat clients. Krystal understands that a home purchase is one of the largest investments you can make, and she treats each transaction as if it’s her own. Her and her husband have done extensive home renovations on almost all their homes and enjoy seeing the transformations take place.

 

In her free time Krystal loves to spend time with family and friends and travel anywhere possible, the beach and lake are her happy places. She loves playing volleyball and wakeboarding, watching her kids excel in their sports and simply grow in all aspects is her joy. Memory making with those she loves is her favorite!

Fun Fact

She was on Wheel of Fortune and won some great prizes, including her 10-year anniversary trip to Costa Rica!

Proudest Achievement

My marriage, my kids, my friends!

Dream Career

FBI Agent

Perfect Day

Family Beach Day