About Me

Your Personal Real Estate Agent

"Most people who are selling their homes are in the middle of big life changes. I assist in helping clients shape the next stages in their lives. It’s a big responsibility – one that involves a great deal of discretion and trust.” Melina Boucher

Smart, solution-oriented and responsive, Melina guides busy professionals and active families through the intricacies of Victoria Real Estate. She offers accurate, up-to-the-minute insight and counsel to her clients and remains calm during negotiations. 

Melina is sought after, Heritage property specialist, working in core Victoria neighbourhoods like Fairfield, Oak Bay, James Bay and Fernwood, Vic West, Downtown and also Saanich and Sidney. Her successful business is based on referrals and is a multiple MLS Award recipient. She consistently offers patient service, quick communication and happy results!

Clients attest their long term business relationships with her based on trust and performance. Respected by her colleagues, resourceful and is "in the know". She is deeply conversant in Victoria's neighbourhoods, schools and amenities. She loves to send her clients to the best restaurants, Opera, Theatre and Dance performances. She can advise on all levels of children's sports and activities and intuitively knows where any family should live based on their interests. She can send you to the best local trails and beaches. Her energy, humour and enthusiasm make her a pleasure to work with. 

Melina is well connected and is pleased to make recommendations for skilled Lawyers, Mortgage Brokers, Architects, Designers and Tradespeople. She promises you will be in good hands with a local team of incredible professionals to help you every step of the way!

With a Degree in History of Art, Melina’s professional background includes Marketing and Graphic Design as well as Cultural and Event Management. She and her husband, Ian Rye, CEO at Pacific Opera Victoria, are engaged in and support the Professional Arts Sector locally and internationally. Together they have bought, renovated and sold many properties. They have three children together and have lived in several idyllic neighbourhoods in Victoria, always being walkable to villages, schools, and the ocean. She loves to keep active, travel, attend the Arts and walk their two dogs numerous times a day!

If you are interested Melina's expert representation please email with some information about yourself and your Real Estate goals. She would be happy to work with you to purchase or sell your home!

Home buyers service

Buying a home is one of the largest purchases you'll ever make and you need a dedicated real estate team to ensure that you understand the different steps and aspects of your purchase.

Selling your property

Your city is a sophisticated and changing market, so you need a good real estate team on your side to ensure your home is sold for the best price and terms; in the shortest time.

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