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2026
TOP AGENT
Freehold, NJ
2026
TOP AGENT
Howell, NJ
2026
TOP AGENT
Marlboro, NJ
2026
Freehold, NJ
2026
Howell, NJ
2026
Marlboro, NJ
Melissa was great from the start providing insight into our home market. The process began with backgorund and education and quickly moved into the marketing phase with pictures, videos, and presence on various websites. Then the fun began. We had multiple offers significatnly above asking price within a few days. That is when the real work began where she managed communication and negotiations with various parties. In the end it worked out better than planned. I would highly recommend Melissa. Her communication and follow through is excellent and she knows the marketplace.
Melissa assisted me six years ago when buying my home and I had such a wonderful experience that I asked her to sell my home this year and Melissa did an outstanding job and was so knowledgeable. She took her time with explaining everything and I am so happy to have her during this process. Best around town!
This was the third transaction we have done with Melissa. Melissa is truly a tremendous asset when buying or selling a home. The sale of our home this time was far from smooth. This was no fault of Melissa! In fact, Melissa had to take the lead on our transaction as well as our buyers sale. Yes it sounds crazy, but this was the only way to get it done. If you want an agent that is willing to listen to your input, give great advice and then market the house like a pro, you should hire Melissa. Look for yourself at some of the listings on Zillow, then look at Melissa's. I consider Melissa not only a business associate but also a friend of the family. Paul and Ilene
Melissa was extremely instrumental in selling our home in Freehold last yr. in December. She was very knowledgeable in setting the price and our offer which we accepted was perfect. I also used Melissa to recently purchase another new construction home in Howell. The entire process was so seamless and Melissa was always available to accommodate my needs. I would strongly recommended her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Monmouth County. You won't be disappointment. Dr. Izzy Kirsh
We worked with Melissa DeSantis to find and purchase our home. From the beginning, Melissa stood out for her exceptional patience, clear communication, and deep knowledge of the local market. She was consistently responsive, proactive, and supportiveaEUR"always keeping us informed and confident. Whether it was reviewing contract details or connecting us with trusted service providers, Melissa went above and beyond at every step. What we especially appreciated was Melissas unwavering commitment and genuine care. Despite the year-long journey, we never felt rushed or overlookedaEUR"she truly listened to our needs and fought for what we wanted. Her professionalism, kindness, and results-driven approach turned a complex, often stressful process into one that felt manageable and even exciting. Were incredibly grateful for her dedication and wouldnt have wanted anyone else by our side.
Melissa DeSantis recently helped sell our home in Freehold. My husband and I relocated across the country, and left our brand new home solely in Melissas extremely capable hands. This was the sixth home that we have sold. I can honestly say that not only is she New Jerseys BEST, she is Americas BEST. Melissa is personable, knowledgeable, and hard working. She was available each and every time we needed her help. During the sale of our Freehold home, the buyers agent continually dropped the ball, no client commitment at all. Melissa stepped up and did the work of 2 agents, also tending to the needs of the aEURoebuyersaEUR? to assure a smooth transaction. Too bad there arent more than 5 stars. Arlene and Mike
Melissa was an outstanding broker in selling our parents estate. She brings a personalized touch, operates with extreme professionalism and kindness, and brought data to inform our pricing strategy which ultimately resulted in 5+ offers. We are based in Seattle and she was incredibly helpful in managing all of the professionals to get our home ready to list and through closing, seamlessly. She made a super painful process incredibly simple and easy - we had multiple offers and she was organized in laying out the pros and cons of each offer. Melissa is knowledgeable about the area, detail oriented, and so approachable and responsive.
Melissa easily got the job of selling our home due to her vast knowledge of the Freehold Township market along with a data driven, realistic assessment of the value of our home. Her strategy paid off as we had 9 offers (8 over ask) after 4 days on the market. Throughout the process Melissa was available, attentive and consistently pushing the process forward, always taking our needs into consideration. The media support behind the listing was exceptional. Basically, Melissa did all the things one would expect from a seasoned and professional realtor while also being genuine and working for us until the deal was done. Melissa would be an asset to anyone looking to sell or buy a home in Monmouth County.
Melissa did a great job as our selling agent. Her marketing of the property included great photos, drone footage, and even a video of her introducing the house. We were working on a tight timeline and she got it done even as we hit some snags in the negotiation process. I would definitely recommend Melissa as a seller's agent.
Melissa DeSantis is a one-of-a-kind realtor. She made an unfamiliar and at times emotional selling process feel seamless. Her knowledge of the current market made for a quick sale of our home at a great price. Melissas use of technology and social media when marketing our home undoubtably increased its exposure. Aside from being extremely professional and savvy, Melissa is equally down to earth and truly an advocate for her clients. She was available to us every step of the way and we felt 100% comfortable turning to her for any advice. We utilized several of her recommendations for other professionals and they all exceeded our expectations. Melissa always makes you feel like you are her #1 priority while in the background she is managing a successful business and family. Selling while already being relocated out of state added another level of difficulty to the experience, but Melissa took care of anything local and went out of her way to make us feel like our home was well taken care of. If you are looking to buy or sell in NJ Melissa DeSantis is the only choice.
Melissa was an absolute pleasure to work with! She helped us buy our dream home which we thought was impossible to find and she also sold our old house in a matter of days with multiple above asking offers! She is extremely knowledgeable of the current housing market and her professionalism and kindness made the entire process so easy. We highly recommend her!
We recently sold our Freehold Township home using Melissa DeSantis Realty. The experience exceeded our expectations in all respects. Melissa used all of the latest technology and techniques to market our home for maximum exposure and high activity level. Her work ethic is second to none, making herself available to us at any time, for any reason. She managed the process for us from start to finish, making certain all bases were professionally and efficiently covered. She's very well connected in Monmouth County, so we were not at all surprised when she brought us the ultimate buyer. The result was a sale price that exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Melissa DeSantis Realty, and are confident that she will manage your sale as well as she managed ours.
Working with Melissa was the best decision we made when selling our home. She brought calm to a transaction that at times was complex and frustrating. Her expertise was invaluable and we were so grateful for her extensive knowledge and steady hand in getting our home sold not only quickly but also above asking! I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Melisa's did an exceptional job selling our home. Her expertise in our development and the market allowed us to sell our house in just a few days. She gave great advise on all aspects of the sale. She was extremely responsive, friendly and overall a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Melisa in all aspects of selling or purchasing a home.
Melissa was top notch to work with. She is professional, personable, responsive and knowledgeable. I had a terrible experience with the agent I purchased my house with- Melissa made selling it as easy as it could be. She has many professional relationships and understands the value in creating a relationship with the buyer's agent. We listed my house as the market was softening. She walked my house with me to help stage it for pictures and showings- I had 20 something showings in just a few days and multiple full price offers. Melissa is an excellent agent! Highly recommend working with her!!
Had a buyer the first weekend of showing and closed few weeks later. Had a very smooth and stress free experience. Very thorough and always available. She has an excellent knowledge of the local housing market and the right type of clientele for our house. She will always be our realtor going forward.
Melissa was great to work with. She explained the process. Offered great advise to get the home ready and made the selling process quick and easy. Pleasure to work with.
At the time we decided it was time to move on after 39 years, my wife and I had an enormous amount of apprehension about what and how to proceed. The only thing we were sure of was that we wanted to live closer to and enjoy our grandchildren's growing years and redeem all that we had put into making this our home. We immediately decided that to us the process was personal and not just selling the house, but giving up all the things that we had put into it over the years. From the business side we did not and would not ask a close friend or relative to represent our efforts. Throughout the process, we did have to make certain decisions that clearly had to done objectively. Melissa helped us through those periods. We don't take the ratings we give Melissa lightly. She was readily available to answer any questions or listen to all of our concerns. You will find this process incredibly complicated. Melissa got us through those periods of time by listening to our reasons for certain actions, as well as offering suggestions to help support them. She did not just try to sell our house! She did follow through on all that she promised. Take the time to interview her before you move forward. You will be glad you did.
Melissa did an incredible job selling my home. She was a great advisor throughout the entire process. She recommended which repairs and updates to make and she has a great network of people to get the job done. She did an wonderful job marketing my home so that I had plenty of showings and a packed open house which resulted in multiple offers. Melissa is extremely enthusiastic as well as the voice of calm when I was stressed. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her!
Melissa was extremely professional and amazing in our selling process. What could have been a very stressful time turned into an easy and smooth process thanks to her. She walked us through everything. I cant thank her enough.
Melissa DeSantis did an outstanding job for us when we were looking for a new home in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. She understood our needs and matched us up with the perfect home. Recognizing the market was tight, she expertly advised us on the best terms to put forth for a successful offer. Melissa truly cares about her clients and her work. She is detailed oriented and highly responsive, and she's also a wonderful person. Melissa made the process painless for us, and we are so happy to have found her!
Melissa was terrific. We sold our house very quickly and efficiently. She communicated wonderfully. She was on top of her game and really explained everything to expect. Her patience in helping us find our next home was exemplary. She showed patience and and worked closely with us on finding our next home. I strongly recommend her and will be sure to call her first for all my real estate needs.
I met Melissa in June 2020 when I listed my home with another Broker. Melissa represented the buyers of my sale. During the course of 2 1/2 months of contract until late August closing, Melissa was constantly updating not only her clients, but updating and assisting my wife and I as to all required steps to get the process done quickly and correctly. Melissa really became my "Go to Broker/Agent" and we wound up relying on her guidance and focus much more than our own Broker. Like all transactions of this type, there were significant "bumps". Regardless of what the issues were, Melissa was able to mediate with her clients and us to resolve any issues that came up when my own Broker was not available and/or focused on my needs. Without any second thought, my wife and I would recommend Melissa on either both sides of a sale due to her professional and caring nature.Robert and Sharon Goodman
Melissa was amazing! From the start Melissa was upfront and honest about everything. I felt comfortable with her from the start. After going on the mls I had 4 showing scheduled right away. Melissa was right there to answer all my questions and would even just check in with me. I would highly recommend Melissa.
5 realtors interviewed and Melissa was the best choice we could have made in this process. She had our home listed and into attorney review in days then sold in less than two months. You, Randy and Exp Realty made this opportunity for us effortless. You are an amazing person and skilled realtor and we are fortunate to have had you Work with us. Thank you!!
Melissa DeSantis represented me on the purchase of my home, she is honestly the best in the business. Her knowledge of the market & industry far surpass any other realtor i know. Her dedication to finding me the right home at the right price was above and beyond any expectations i had. I HIGHLY recommend Melissa... there is no other agent who will work harder for you & treat you like you are a member of her family. I wish i could give 10 stars!!!
Melissa DeSantis represented me on the purchase of my home, she is honestly the best in the business. Her knowledge of the market & industry far surpass any other realtor i know. Her dedication to finding me the right home at the right price was above and beyond any expectations i had. I HIGHLY recommend Melissa... there is no other agent who will work harder for you & treat you like you are a member of her family. I wish i could give 10 stars!!!
Melissa did an amazing job selling our home - she was patient with us as we initially wanted to list in 2018 but decided to wait until 2019 - no pressure at all. Melissa made the process very simple from getting the house ready to list to the closing. All of my documents were filtered through Melissa - we just sent to her and she took care of the rest with the buyers side. She was honest about price expectations which helped during the offer process. We would use her again for a future purchase.
Melissa just sold my parents home. She knew exactly what to list the home at taking into consideration location, supply, demand & house condition. This was so important because we did not lose any time or potential buyers. The house was sold within 3 days of listing. Negotiations were a little crazy but with her guidance and advice we were able to settle on a buyer without losing any of our options. She is considerate, reliable, responds quickly and is extremely good at her job. Melissa is also a very nice person who will make the whole process, which can be overwhelming, very pleasant and controllable.
She listens to you and tries to accomodate you, but also brings you down to earth when you are unrealistic! She was very helpful with figuring out what price to sell the home, but never pushes you to list at a certain price - the decision is strictly up to you, but she will provide good feedback. Speaking of feedback, her staff makes sure they get it from every showing by persistently asking the other realtors who show the home for it!
We chose to hire Melissa for selling our home and buying a new one, because she was very professional and honest, and we felt she would go the extra mile. She was also knowledgeable about the neighborhood we were selling our house in. She was very thorough and this helped make the transition from moving and closing on both homes at the same time possible.
Melissa has walked us through not just one, but three sales/purchases! We keep coming back and will definitely use her again because she is honest, diligent, knowledgeable, responsive...and has never left us feeling alone in what can be a very stressful process. Highly recommend!
Melissa helped my family relocate from out of state to NJ. She got to know us on a personal and professional level. Knowing us, she used her expertise of the surrounding areas to guide us to a home that met our personality and specific search criteria aEUR" she was willing to show us anything, but she found a home that met everything! We were so happy there!! Three years later she sold the home for us when we moved. She had it listed and sold immediately. Melissa is very professional, loyal and she will really go to bat for you. We also became friends. I would recommend Melissa hands down to anyone looking to buy or sell. Shes responsive, has an awesome network and no-nonsense. She knows the current market and she will tell you exactly what you need to do to sell the house. She has a great knowledge of the current market and prices.
Melissa and Randy are very professional. They get the job done accurately and efficiently. Both have expertise in the market and sold our house quickly and for the best price in the market. Quick email responses. Highly recommended ! You will not be disappointed.
I found Melissa though a friend and I'm so glad she was able to help us sell our home that we have lived in for almost 50 years. We had a wonderful experience with her. She was very knowledgeable and was able to deal with my mom who was very scared to sell. I would highly recommend her to everyone I know. Thank you
Melissa was great to work with. I would def recommend her to any friends and family looking to move in the area. She went above and beyond through the whole process and looked out for us in the buying of our new home
Melissa helped us sell our home and is a consummate professional through and through. She goes above and beyond the call of duty. In a profession full of dishonest people her morals and business practices shine over and beyond the rest. I would recommend her time and time again for these reasons as well as her vast knowledge of Real Estate transactions and the NJ areas she serves. You wont be sorry you chose her.
This is my 2nd real estate transaction with Melissa and I truly cannot complain. From beginning to end she and her associate Randy were on point. Even when we thought we had lost the house to another buyer, she submitted a letter to the Sellers that got our foot in the door and the keys to our new home. Don't hesitate to contact Melissa or her associate Randy. You won't be disappointed!
Walks u thru the whole selling and buying experience..she is very patient and professional..I had others and they don't equal up to her..her knowledge offers a secure feeling I would recommend her to anyone ..u will not be disappointed
Melissa DeSantis is an absolutely AMAZING Real Estate Agent, definitely one in a million! I have worked with Melissa on the selling of 1 home and the purchasing of 2 homes and every experience was positive. Even through challenges during the processes that had nothing to do with Melissa, she made my needs a top priority. She is skilled and savvy in negotiating for the successful purchase of a new home and extremely dedicated, proactive and creative in her marketing and all relevant solutions for a successful home sale. Melissa has been in my experiences, stellar in her showcasing of homes immediately upon signing on with her through professionally sophisticated videos far beyond a "virtual tour". I would highly and solely recommend Melissa for an exceptionally positive home buying and selling experience!
melisa was of great help reaching out for additional services to close on the sale. and interfacing with the town inspectors for the co. I would highly recommend her. larry
Melissa was very knowledgeable and always there whenever we had questions, wanted to see a property and was very prompt in returning phone calls. She has an enormous amount of patience and calmed me down whenever I started to panic.I would recommend Melissa DeSantis to anyone, buyer or seller. She will work very hard for you and will always be there. Our house was sold in one week or so and we were very pleased with the entire process. Then she continued to work with us and helped us purchase a home quickly. Give her a try, you won't be disappointed.Vaneyce Bennis, Manalapan, NJ
Working with Melissa was a absolute joy She was kind ,caring and knowledgable.She helped us in every aspect in getting our home sold quickly including having a professional photographer to take pictures to market our home! We would absolutely recommend Melissa to our family and friends!
I like that Melissa was honest and really made us feel like she was working for us and not just looking to make us buy just anything. I mean the fact that she tried to calm us down and not overpay for the house and was willing to just walk away really made us feel comfortable. The process was somewhat frustrating but only because of the types of homes we were looking at compared to the house we just came out of. None of which had anything to do with Melissa, she showed us at least 50 homes. She was on our side and let us know that if we wanted to walk away because of negotiations that it was completely fine and that she was willing to start all over if need be. Knowing that your agent is on your side no matter what and its not just about the money is what it's all about. I have already recommend Melissa to my parents as well as my brother in law which will more than likely move down to the area within the next couple of years.
our experience with Melissa was a very good one during our time selling our home we not only grew to like her but built a very close relationship with her.Our sale was not like your every day sell probably because our home was not your cookie cutter type home combined with the crazy buyers out there today it took effort on both ends but melissa and us got it done.During our listing melissa showed effort,experience,and most of all concern for me and my family.We now enjoy our new chapter in our retired lives in our new home in north carolina and Melissa DeSantis was a part of that.Thanks again from Joseph and Stephiane DApuzzoand family.
Melissa was great. She explained everything as we went along. She recommended a great attorney to help us with the sale. She helped us formulate an asking price to attract buyers in a sluggish market. We had an offer in 4 days. It was a short sale so it took the bank a while to agree, but in the end all worked out great.
Melissa DeSantis was entirely professional, communicated with us promptly and clearly, and sold our house quickly. She gave us great advice and we'd recommend her highly.
She's very patient!!!!She know the market and she will understand your needs,very quickly respond to you,I highly recomend her as your realtor.Me and my husband are very picky because this is our third house but she is very good with us !!!!
We were very happy with our experience with Melissa. After less than 24 hours on the market, our home was sold. Melissa then helped us find our forever home. She was very patient with us, responsive when we had questions, and provided us with valuable feedback on homes we saw. She was very knowledgeable of the area and current market. We would highly recommend her to anyone.
We listed our home for sale with Melissa. She was always honest and upfront and on top of things. Never pushy and always there when we needed her for questions or concerns. She advertised our home in all the top real estate medias , social media, E-Fliers, etc. I would recommend Melissa to any and all who are looking for a real estate agent who is easy to work with and aggressive in the marketing of their home. A true professional and joy to work with.
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