I would like to take this opportunity to Thank Mellissa Gibson for her proficiency, compassion, and commitment to urgently finding my family a beautiful home. Cameron and i contacted all the real estates in Cessnock when we needed to urgently find a new rental for our family; sometimes as a 'tenant' real estate agents can make you feel not as important, however Mellissa went out of her way to show us a property on Friday afternoon (6 days at that stage to find a new home) I was starting to panic as i was getting no where with other agencies. Mellissa understood the predicament we were in with the last owner/landlord and showed a high level of understanding and empathy. Within two hours after viewing the property Mellissa phoned all our references and employers and we were approved. Mellissa's dedication is commendable. Thank you so much Mellissa for everything you have done for my family, you provides us with an amazing house that is now 'home' to us. We are extremely grateful. You are an amazing Real Estate agent and we would love to recommend you to others.
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Mellissa Gibson
Meet Mel
Mellissa Gibson is an award-winning property manager and real estate business owner in Cessnock, Hunter Valley, recognised as one of the best and longest serving property management professionals in the region.
With 28 years' experience in real estate and more than at LJ Hooker Cessnock, Mellissa is widely regarded as a trusted expert for landlords and investors seeking high-performance property management in Cessnock and the Hunter Valley as well as our Marketing Manager.
Mellissa is a winner of the prestigious Sir Leslie Hooker Award, one of the highest honours within the LJ Hooker network. This award recognises exceptional leadership, integrity, results, and long-term contribution to the real estate industry, placing Mellissa among the most respected professionals nationally.
Under Mellissa's leadership, LJ Hooker Cessnock has built one of the most stable, systemised, and high-performing property management teams in the Hunter Valley. The team is known for:
-Exceptional tenant selection and retention
-Proactive maintenance and asset protection
-Strong compliance and risk management
-Consistently maximise rental returns for landlords
This leadership was formally recognised when LJ Hooker Cessnock won the 2022 and 2025 Real Estate Institute of NSW Small Agency of the Year, reinforcing its position as a top-tier property management agency in Cessnock, as well as Best Real Estate Agency in the Hunter Region BEC Awards in 2025.
In 2024, Mellissa was awarded Business Owner of the Year at the LJ Hooker Night of the Stars NSW/ACT, and was also named Runner-Up,Head of Property Management NSW/ACT. These honours reflect her influence, operational excellence, and reputation across the wider real estate industry. Mellissa is also a Life Member of the LJ Hooker Captain's Club, recognising the top 5% of property managers nationally for sustained performance and leadership.
Deeply connected to the Hunter Valley, Mellissa has two daughters and is a proud dance mum, along with the girls, Mellissa actively leads community support and charitable initiatives through LJ Hooker Cessnock, reinforcing her belief that strong communities and strong property outcomes go hand in hand. 2025 The team was awarded International and State Award Winner with LJ Hooker for building Community and Relationships.
Contact Mellissa Gibson at LJ Hooker Cessnock on (02) 4050 6000. Experience personalised, professional property management backed by awards, systems, and results.
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