Tue, Apr 09, 2024
New Brokerage Blends Real Estate and Aviation
AV8 Realty is a unique brokerage operating at the nexus of real estate and aviation. The trailblazing brokerage is unveiling its cutting-edge platform, AV8Realty.com. This mobile-optimized Aviation Real Estate Exchange claims to be the first of its kind, catering specifically to the unique needs of pilots and aircraft owners. Under the leadership of Melanie Riddick, AV8 Realty is set to redefine the landscape of aviation real estate.
What sets AV8 Realty apart is its pioneering use of artificial intelligence. This innovative feature allows users to filter properties based on the type of aircraft they own, ensuring that hangar dimensions are a perfect fit for their specific needs. Additionally, the platform offers detailed search options, including runway length, surface type, and fuel availability, making it the ultimate resource for those in the aviation real estate market.
Melanie Riddick is not new to the real estate scene. Her background that includes stints at firms like Keller Williams and Saffer & Company Real Estate. In January 2024, she took her career a step further by launching AV8 Realty.
Melanie, along with her husband, Bill, and their three sons. The Riddick family's connection to aviation is evident in their residence at the fly-in community of Naked Lady Ranch (64FA) and their ownership of a vintage 1967 Beechcraft A23-24 Super Musketeer III.
The anticipation for AV8 Realty's official launch is building, with a soft launch already underway. The platform will be officially introduced at the 50th Anniversary of Sun N Fun on April 9th, 2024, where AV8 Realty will be showcased at booth SNF-006, next to Prop 75. Melanie was determined to display at SnF this year and she secured the last available booth for the event!
AV8 Realty extends a warm invitation to pilots, aircraft owners, brokers, agents, and property owners to explore its innovative platform. With features like free listings and customized search tools, AV8 Realty is setting new standards in aviation real estate.
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