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Melanie Hands

Originally from Detroit, Melanie relocated to Tampa in 2017 to care for her aging parents—a life experience that deeply shaped her calling. That journey led to the creation of The Probate Nurse, a real estate solutions and senior move company designed to guide families through some of life’s most difficult transitions with empathy, integrity, and expertise.

Melanie is a Registered Nurse, Realtor, Investor, Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and Certified Probate Advisor. She specializes in helping families manage inherited, distressed, or unwanted properties—whether due to probate, foreclosure, tax liens, code violations, or simply the need to sell quickly in "AS-IS" condition.  She works with executors of estates to find the best solutions for their real estate problems. 

As the founder of The Probate Nurse, Melanie leads a national network of trusted professionals who offer concierge-style support, from contract to close. Services include senior downsizing, organizing estate sales and home cleanouts, legal and financial referrals, probate cash advances, and senior living placement including independent, assisted or long-term care—everything a family might need during a major life transition. 

With over three decades of experience in healthcare and a deep understanding of the emotional and financial strain that comes with loss and change, Melanie combines heart and know-how to help clients, and their families feel supported every step of the way.

Hear What Our Clients Have to Say

"We have had the privilege of working with the most knowledgeable and dedicated Realtor we have ever had the pleasure to know!! Mark McGuane is an absolutely outstanding, honorable man that knows the real estate market over & above the necessary statistics. We were relocating across the country, it was daunting!! Mark exe
"In a fiercely competitive real estate market, our experience with Melany Jablonski was nothing short of exceptional. Her profound knowledge of market dynamics and the intricacies of the offer process was invaluable in securing our dream home. What truly sets her apart is her extraordinary commitment; her availability extend
"We listed our home with Ray this summer. Ray promised us he could sell our home in two weeks. We did not want this to be a six month ordeal, and thought two weeks was a pipe dream for selling a house. But Ray came through and within two weeks we had a contract on our home! They were even very helpful in finding us our new t
"If we didn't have Ray as our agent we probably would not have our dream house today. When a short sale came up in the neighborhood we wanted Ray's experience and it really paid off. He helped us structure an offer that beat 4 other offers on the first and only day the bank accepted them. He made the short sale process relat
"Ray exceeded my expectations! Ray helped me find a great home and also quickly sold mine. Ray always took the time to listen to our wants and needs and always answered any questions we had. Shortly after he assisted my sister to purchase a home as well. We are all very satisfied by his great customer service and his knowled

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