Choose the neighborhood first. The right house follows.

For more than two decades, I have helped families across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC find homes near great schools, with manageable commutes, in communities that fit their lifestyle.

What’s my home worth? Explore neighborhoods
Melih Cakmak Golden, Associate Broker

RE/MAX sales awards since 1999

Three jurisdictionsLicensed in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC
Builder’s eyeHas built and renovated eight homes in the DC area
Staging professionalAccredited Staging Professional for sellers who want top offers
Financial insightMBA in Finance with a deeper understanding of the numbers behind every deal

Where do you want to live?

Pick a state to see the communities I know best. Each guide covers schools, commute times, parks and what homes typically sell for.

Buying

First home, bigger home or a move from abroad: I’ll help you narrow the search, understand the numbers and negotiate with confidence.

See how buying works

Selling

  1. Walk-through and pricing
    A room-by-room look with a builder’s eye and a pricing plan based on recent sales.
  2. Preparation and staging
    Small repairs and professional staging that pay back at the closing table.
  3. Launch
    Photography, video and a marketing push across MLS and social media.
  4. Offers to closing
    Negotiation, inspections and every deadline handled until you hand over the keys.

What’s my home worth?

Get a free, personal estimate from Mel within one business day. No automated numbers.

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Melih Cakmak Golden

From Izmir to the Washington, DC Area

I was born and raised in Izmir, Turkey, and have called the Washington, DC area home for many years. I studied business at Dokuz Eylül University in Turkey and earned my MBA in Finance in Washington, DC before starting my career in real estate.

Since then, I have built and renovated homes, trained as a staging professional, and helped hundreds of families across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC make their move.

Much of my business comes from past clients and the friends and family they refer to me.

Fluent in English and Turkish.

Let’s talk about your move

Call, text or send a message. I answer personally, usually the same day.

Tell Mel what you’re looking for

A few quick questions about your plans, so the first call is useful from minute one.

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