Meet Melissa Prandi, MPM

President, PRANDI Property Management, Inc., CRMC

Master Property Manager

Marin Native, entrepreneur, community leader, national speaker, author, and owner of PRANDI Property Management, Inc., CRMC—a certified Residential Management Company—Melissa Prandi proves her passion for excellence with over 27 years of success in property management and dedicated service to numerous community associations. As a recognized community leader and advocate for Fair Housing, Melissa works tirelessly, devoting time to such professional organizations as Hospice.

Best-Selling Author
The Complete Idiot’s Guide To: Success as a Property Manager

Written with solid advice about her experiences in the field, Melissa co-authors this fabulous book discussing everything a property manager needs to know! This guide helps professional property managers keep their priorities straight as they navigate the long road of managing homes. Melissa overviews such topics as helpful skills, needed certifications and current laws/ regulations as she explains how to start your own property management business. Melissa continues to write and conduct workshops specifically for property managers; she has taught property management at the college level. She is also a featured instructor at the annual conventions of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM).

The Unofficial Guide to Managing Rental Property

After decades of guiding owners and investors with the best practices on how to manage and profit from real estate investments, Melissa was selected from a nationwide pool of candidates to write the first text in its field: the “Unofficial Guide to Managing Rental Property” (Wiley Publishing).  An immediate best-seller, the book is now considered an industry standard.

Property Management Expert

Serving Marin County for 27 Years

After starting out as a receptionist over two decades ago, Melissa went on to own the company, building it into one of the most successful firms of its kind.  A sought-after speaker and teacher, Melissa travels across the nation to share her expertise at the invitation of Fortune-500 companies.  For every client, Melissa delivers more than 27 years of unparalleled experience and success in property management.  She has built PRANDI into one of the most trusted names in the industry by focusing solely on residential property management.  Because the company does not buy or sell real estate, Melissa and her amazing team of dedicated employees can concentrate on minimizing expenses and maximizing profits for property owners while taking care of tenants needs.  Melissa Prandi and her qualified team at PRANDI Property Management service nearly 500 properties in Marin while emphasizing honesty, integrity, knowledge and enthusiasm as they work to achieve their client’s goals.

In addition to providing full property rental and leasing services since becoming owner of PRANDI Property Management, Inc., CRMC in 1987, Melissa Prandi has offered her expertise regionally and nationally:

Local Leadership and Memberships

Board of Directors:

• Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce, Past President, Former Director and first woman to serve as president (1992-1994), Active Member
• Fair Housing of Marin, Former Director
• Hospice by the Bay Foundation, Volunteer, and Chair
• Bank of Marin, Member of the Advisory Board
• Committee Member of the Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance (benefitting Hospice by the Bay)

Active Member:

• Marin Association of REALTORS (MAR)
  • Member since 1989
  • 1996 & 1997 Chair, Property Management Committee
  • Served over 15 years on Property Management Committee and Community Service Committee
• Independent Broker’s Network (IBN)

Recognitions and Awards:

• Fair Housing “Unsung Hero” Award, 2009
• San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, Mary Lou Jacobsen Award, 2006
• Marin Association of REALTORS (MAR) Affiliate of the Year, 2005
• Fair Housing of Marin, Leadership Award, 2002
• Corte Madera Business Citizen of the Year, 1992

National Leadership and Memberships

Board of Directors:

• National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), Past National President (2000-2001), Active Member
  • Member since 1991
  • Chair, various national property management committees
  • Earned elite MPM (Master Property Manager) designation
  • Earned elite RMP (Residential Property Manager) designation
  • Company earned the CRMC (Certified Residential Management Company) designation
  • Elected to National Board of Directors, 1995
  • National President, 2000 & 2001

Active Member:

• The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
• The National Speaker’s Association (NSA) 

Recognitions and Awards:

• Author of “The Unofficial Guide to Managing Rental Property” (Wiley Publishing)
• Co-Author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Success as a Property Manager” (Penguin Group)
• National Association of Residential Property Managers (CRMC) (NARPM) Presidential Dedicated Service Award, 2003 
  *We are the ONLY management company in the Bay Area with this designation