Melina Tomson
Principal Broker/Owner
Foodie, data geek, old home restorer, and mom of two
Kyle Tomson
Principal Broker
Avid cyclist, dad of two, rocket-building enthusiast, investor, and agent
Linda Rabe
Broker
Native Oregonian, mom, gardener, avid paddleboarder/kayaker, and agent.
Amy Fletcher
Transaction Coordinator
The owner of NW File Management handles our behind-the-scenes details so that we can spend our time helping you. She is amazing and will have a little bit of contact with you during the process of buying or selling a home with us.
Real Estate Agents Who Actually Give a Damn
We’re not here to sell you a dream. We’re here to help you find the place where your real life can happen—where mornings start with coffee and end with your dog curled up by the door. Where you host awkward family Thanksgivings, fix leaky faucets, and maybe one day hang a “For Sale” sign again with a smile because your agent listened to what you needed.
At Tomson Burnham Real Estate, we’re a small team of local agents based in Salem, Oregon, and we like to keep it real. We’re not pushy. We’re not flashy. We’re just really, really good at what we do.
What Makes Us Different?
We’re not going to claim we’re “the best REALTORS® in Salem” (we don’t even like that kind of chest-thumping energy). But what we do have is:
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Deep local knowledge of the Willamette Valley
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Years of experience working with buyers, sellers, and investors
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A team of agents with wildly different personalities, so you can find one that fits you
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A reputation for being honest, thorough, and unapologetically human
Some clients want hand-holding. Some want spreadsheets. Some want fast answers and brutal honesty. Whatever you’re looking for, we probably have someone who matches that vibe.
Hear It From Our Clients
“Melina is a steadfast advocate for her clients. I’ve worked with her since 2017 on multiple deals, many remotely, and I wouldn’t go to anyone else. She knows Oregon real estate law, she negotiates like a chess master, and she once crawled under a house in full real estate attire to check out the plumbing. That’s not just service, that’s legendary.”
“I had to help my mom sell her home as she moved into assisted living, so it was a very stressful time in our lives. Melina and her team were on top of everything and made it the best possible experience it could be.”
“She made the sale of my home almost effortless. Two and a half months before it was scheduled to go live, I got a full-price offer. Her process works. Full stop.”
Choosing the Right Agent Is About Fit
We think the best agent isn’t the one with the most awards or flashiest headshot. It’s the one who listens to you, understands your situation, and shows up for you, over and over again.
Here’s how we recommend choosing yours:
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Go beyond the bio. Don’t just read about us talk to us. A quick phone call can tell you more than a fancy website ever will.
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Know your style. Want low-pressure and analytical? Great. Want someone who’ll keep things fun and fast-paced? Also great.
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Ask us anything. Real estate is too important for guesswork. We welcome your toughest questions.
Next Step: Meet the Humans Behind the Listings
We’re not robots. We’re not sales machines. We’re just a group of real people who happen to know the Salem market really, really well
Want to Talk It Through?
Whether you’re selling your first place, upsizing, downsizing, relocating, or just collecting info for a “someday” move, let’s chat