Messercola Real Estate Group:The Wife & Husband Team -Where Home Meets Heart. Francesca and Lou Messercola lead one of North Jersey's most trusted and community-focused real estate teams. As multi-year NJ Realtors(R) Circle of Excellence Award Winners--including Platinum in 2023 & 2021--they rank in the Top 1% of KW Prosperity, Wayne, and NCJAR, and within the Top 4% of GSMLS. Their mission is simple: deliver a modern, elevated, full-service real estate experience built on strategy, design, communication, and heart. Meet Francesca: Francesca is a Certified Stager, Accredited Buyer Representative, and Certified Negotiator, bringing 19 years of real estate experience across an ever-changing market. A first-generation immigrant who migrated from Italy as a young child, Francesca credits her relentless work ethic, resilience, and drive to her roots. She's known for her attention to detail, creative marketing, and relationship-first approach that makes clients feel seen, supported, and empowered. Meet Lou: Lou brings 25+ years of experience in IT staffing, business, marketing, and networking, giving clients a strategic edge with data, systems, negotiation insight, and innovative thinking. His calm, steady presence paired with a sharp business mind gives the team a balanced, powerhouse dynamic. A Modern, Full-Service Experience Messercola Real Estate Group provides: Strategic real estate consulting Professional staging & design guidance High-end digital marketing & social media exposure Expert negotiation Contract & transaction management Access to a vetted network of contractors, stagers, and service pros Their approach blends cutting-edge technology with storytelling, lifestyle branding, and hyper-local expertise to elevate every listing and create unforgettable service for every buyer and seller. Deeply Rooted in Community: Francesca and Lou are proud Wayne locals who believe in showing up--for neighbors, schools, small businesses, and community events. They actively volunteer, sponsor programs, and build connections that strengthen the heart of the town they love. Powered by Keller Williams Prosperity: Clients gain the boutique feel of a hands-on, family-run team paired with the global reach and innovation of Keller Williams, the world's largest real estate brand.
OTHER LANGUAGES
Italian
Community Involvement
Grateful for the journey, the community, and the relationships that make it all meaningful.
HOBBIES/INTEREST
Spending time with family, going to new restaurants, traveling. learning, decorating, organizing
FAMILY
Wife and husband real estate team with Keller Williams Prosperity since 2020, proudly serving Wayne, NJ and North Jersey. Lou is a lifelong Wayne resident with deep local knowledge and community roots, while Francesca has lived in Wayne since 1988 and has been a licensed Realtor(R) since 2007. Together, they bring decades of experience, strategic marketing, and trusted guidance to buyers and sellers across Passaic, Morris, Bergen, and Essex Counties. Grateful to live, work, and help families achieve their real estate goals in the community we call home.
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What clients say about this agent....
Professional
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Knowledgeable
Outstanding
Hard working
Trustworthy
Attentive
Sold Quickly
Excellent negotiator
Brian K.
Review for Member: Francesca Messercola
February 27, 2026
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Francesca did a great job staging and marketing our house. She got us a great deal and was very responsive. She helped right through to closing. Would heartily recommend her.
Josrac12962
Review for Member: Francesca Messercola
December 14, 2025
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Francesca did an amazing job from advising us with the process, pricing, etc. to the staging to the close. She knows the business and would recommend her and Lou to anyone looking to sell their house.
Christine A.
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November 28, 2025
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I highly recommend the Messercola Real Estate Team! They were very supportive every step of the way with selling my beloved home in Wayne. Their expertise was exceptional and made the process seamless. They really treat their customers like family. It was a pleasure working with Francesca and Lou this year!
Lily M.
Review for Member: Francesca Messercola
November 19, 2025
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Francesca and Lou were instrumental in our home buying process. We saw many listing and narrowed the focus of our home buying search over time with their help. We found a house we love and they made the process clear, effective and seamless. I highly recommend Messercola Real Estate Group.
Jan A.
Review for Member: Francesca Messercola
November 17, 2025
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Francesca and Lou Messercola were absolutely incredible to work with. My wife and I spent over four months searching for our dream home in Rockaway, NJ, and they were with us every step of the way. Their patience, professionalism, and deep local knowledge made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for, never rushed us, and always gave honest, insightful feedback. Whenever we had questions (and we had a lot), they were quick to respond and always made us feel supported. It truly felt like they cared as much about finding the right home for us as we did. During this process we didn't feel like clients, but felt like family. Thanks to their guidance, persistence, and expertise, we finally found the perfect placeaEUR"and we couldnt be happier. Were incredibly grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend Francesca and Lou to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Theyre the real deal.