Areas of Expertise
When you work with Melina, you're gaining more than a real estate agent—you're partnering with a trusted advisor committed to helping you achieve your real estate goals with confidence."
Established on the Central Coast. Dedicated to Relationships. Committed to Community.
With more than 25 years of experience in real estate, marketing, and business operations, Melina Trujillo has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service, strategic guidance, and outstanding results for her clients throughout California's Central Coast.
As the owner of Sapphire Real Estate Services and a licensed real estate professional, Melina combines industry expertise with a personalized approach that helps buyers, sellers, and investors confidently navigate every stage of the real estate process. Her extensive background in marketing, human resources, and business management allows her to approach each transaction with professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to client success.
Melina believes that real estate is more than a transaction—it's about helping people achieve their goals, build wealth, and create opportunities for the future. Whether assisting first-time homebuyers, guiding families through a move, or helping investors identify opportunities, she is known for her integrity, responsiveness, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome.
Through her collaboration with Sapphire Real Estate Services and Trujillo Commercial Real Estate, clients benefit from a unique, full-spectrum real estate experience that brings together residential and commercial expertise under one trusted network. This collaborative approach provides valuable market insight, expanded resources, and comprehensive support for clients with diverse real estate needs.
A lifelong advocate for the Central Coast community, Melina is passionate about helping clients discover the lifestyle, neighborhoods, and opportunities that make the region such a special place to call home.
Areas of Expertise
When you work with Melina, you're gaining more than a real estate agent—you're partnering with a trusted advisor committed to helping you achieve your real estate goals with confidence."
Areas of Expertise
Strategic. Experienced. Focused on assisting businesses grow through the right space.
With over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, Rod Trujillo is a trusted expert in large-scale leasing, acquisitions, and tenant representation across the Central Coast and beyond. His work spans a wide range of clients—from non-profit organizations to corporate tenants—united by a common goal: finding the right space to support long-term success.
Rod’s career in real estate is built on a strong foundation of business and financial expertise. A graduate of Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University, Rod began his professional journey in the Bay Area as a stockbroker, where he developed a deep understanding of markets, investment strategy, and financial decision-making.
After five years in finance, Rod transitioned into commercial real estate, joining one of the nation’s largest owner-operators of regional shopping centers in the United States. In this role, he managed and leased three major regional malls within a portfolio of more than 100 properties, gaining extensive hands-on experience in tenant relations, retail strategy, and large-scale asset management.
Throughout his career, Rod has continued to deepen his industry expertise through active involvement with the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), where he has been a member since 1999. This long-standing affiliation reflects his commitment to staying at the forefront of retail and commercial real estate trends, innovation, and professional development.
Today, Rod focuses on assisting businesses, investors, and organizations identify and secure commercial spaces that align with their operational needs and long-term goals. His approach combines market insight, negotiation expertise, and a practical understanding of how space impacts business success.
Areas of Expertise
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