About Real Estate Direct
Real Estate Direct is a Melbourne brokerage formed in 1997, offering real estate sales, property management and leasing for homes and condos across Brevard County and the Space Coast.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention a professional, helpful team and good care of rental properties.
Years in business from the company's website: “Real Estate Direct was formed in 1997 by successful real estate agent and broker Frank Schrader.”
Written by our team from the company's Google listing and website.
What we checked
- Google listing open, checked October 2026
- Manages rentals for other owners (our property-manager check)
- Website read on November 4, 2026
- Newest Google review: November 3, 2026
Not checked by us
- Florida license records (coming soon)
- Fees and contract terms: ask for a written quote
- Insurance
- Service quality beyond Google reviews
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At a glance
Property types
- Homes
- Condos
Services
- Real estate sales
- Property management
- Leasing
Areas served
- Brevard County
- Melbourne
- Space Coast
From the company's website, checked November 4, 2026.
How they work with owners
- Homes managed
- “Over the past twenty-five plus years, Real Estate Direct has grown to encompass Brevard County and now employs one administrator, ten agents, and four full-time property managers who manage over 180 properties across the county.” Source
- Rent pricing
- “Complete a comparative market analysis to appropriately price rent” Source
- Inspections
- “Complete routine drive-by and interior inspections” Source
Copied word for word from the company's website, read November 4, 2026.
Office and hours
1540 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from Google. Call ahead to confirm.
Google rating
Topics reviewers mention
- Professional team 15
- Helpful staff 13
- Real estate agent 10
- Property care 8
- Rental experience 3
- Investment property management 3
- Tenant vetting 2
- Contractor network 2
- Finding properties 2
- Network of experts 2
Source: Google. Newest review November 3, 2026. We show counts only, never review text. Read the reviews on Google
Questions about Real Estate Direct
Where is Real Estate Direct located?
Real Estate Direct's office is at 1540 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935.
How long has Real Estate Direct been in business?
Since 1997, about 29 years. Its website says: “Real Estate Direct was formed in 1997 by successful real estate agent and broker Frank Schrader.”
How much does Real Estate Direct charge?
Real Estate Direct does not publish its fees on its website. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges.
Which areas does Real Estate Direct serve?
Its website lists Brevard County, Melbourne and Space Coast.
What does Real Estate Direct manage?
Its website says: “Over the past twenty-five plus years, Real Estate Direct has grown to encompass Brevard County and now employs one administrator, ten agents, and four full-time property managers who manage over 180 properties across the county.” Property types: homes and condos. Services: real estate sales, property management and leasing. From the company's website.
What do Google reviewers say about Real Estate Direct?
Real Estate Direct has a 4.6 rating from 107 Google reviews. Most reviewers mention a professional, helpful team and good care of rental properties.
How do I get a quote from Real Estate Direct?
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