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Steven Merlo
REALTOR, Broker / Owner
e-Pro, SRES, REALTOR, ABR, SFR, AHWD, SRS, MRP, PSA
License Number: 1537994
Experience & Leadership
Steven Merlo serves as the Broker of Record and Co-Owner of NextHome New Prospects Realty, representing buyers and sellers throughout Union and Somerset Counties, New Jersey. With more than 10 years of experience and $30 million in closed sales, Steven offers the market expertise, negotiation skill, and personal commitment needed to make each real estate transaction smooth and successful.
Local Knowledge
Born and raised in the Scotch Plains–Fanwood area, Steven continues to live and work in the community he serves. His deep understanding of the local neighborhoods, schools, and property trends allows clients to make confident, informed decisions whether purchasing their first home, selling an existing property, or expanding an investment portfolio.
Client Results
Steven’s verified transaction history on Zillow and 28 five-star reviews on Reach150 reflect his dedication to transparency and exceptional client service. Known for his accessibility and attention to detail, he helps clients navigate each step of the process — from pricing strategy to closing — with clarity and care.
Specialties
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First-time buyers and home sellers
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Condos and townhomes
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Investment properties across Union and Somerset Counties
For trusted guidance backed by proven results, connect with Steven Merlo and NextHome New Prospects Realty to start your next move in New Jersey.
1200 Route 22, STE 2000, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Coverage
Bridgewater, Fanwood, Green Brook, North Plainfield, Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Warren and Watchung
More about Steven...
What do you like to do when you’re not selling real estate?
Surfing the web, going to the gym, relaxing
Your favorite thing about your neighborhood?
It's quiet and the neighbors are all friendly
What is your favorite show?
Any classic television show
Where did you attend college?
Union College
Recommendations
Steve is an excellent agent who caters to the needs of his clients. He specializes in following the market trends to be best prepared for his clients. Steve is timely, efficient, and most importantly not pushy while working. I will be using Steve when
it’s time to sell my newly bought property and for all purchases in the future. Thanks Steve!
Steve was on top of everything since we started the process of selling our home.
He guided us step by step and always kept us updated on any changes.
I highly recommend Steve if you're looking for someone who's efficient as well as knowledgeable.
He guided us step by step and always kept us updated on any changes.
I highly recommend Steve if you're looking for someone who's efficient as well as knowledgeable.
Steve Merlo was my listing agent when I recently sold my mother’s house in Summit. Steve was very professional in every aspect of the sale. He made the whole process smooth and seamless.
I highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for an informed, hard-working, professional agent. He was awesome!!
I highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for an informed, hard-working, professional agent. He was awesome!!
Steven is a highly professional realtor who is willing to go above and beyond to help his clients find the right home.
Steven is a very knowledgeable, caring and compassionate Realtor. He will work quickly and tirelessly until he gets the job done…we were very satisfied and happy with his services and will not hesitate to call upon him for any of our property needs in
the future….
Steven, Thank you again for all your assistance and guidance through our home buying process. We truly appreciate all your work and efforts. You were on top of every communication. Truly a pleasure to work with!
Steven helped me through the process of selling my house. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He answered all my questions and got back to me right away. I was able to sell my house in a short time frame and made well above my asking price. I would
use Steven again in a heartbeat.
Steve was professional and he knows how to get things done. Can’t wait to work on more projects with him hopefully soon! Thank you Steve!!
Steve is a very knowledgeable and pleasant agent to have sell your home. He made everything go smoothly during the sale of our home. We were always kept up to date and assisted throughout the process. I would definitely recommend Steve Merlo and would
use him again.
You absolutely cannot go wrong house hunting with Steve. As new home buyers my wife and I were at the mercy of the market. Steve not only walked us through many of the potential pitfalls but helped us to understand the good, and bad, of various locations
and housing options.
He was not only friendly and responsive but informative and, sometimes, brutally honest.
I cannot recommend him enough if you're in the market for a new home.
He was not only friendly and responsive but informative and, sometimes, brutally honest.
I cannot recommend him enough if you're in the market for a new home.
Steve handled the sale of our house with professionalism and understanding. He took care of us every step of the way. I highly recommend Steve and his firm for all your real estate needs.
I have had the pleasure of working with Steven on several mutual clients. He is thorough, knowledgeable and overall extremely professional. He is exceptional at guiding his clients through the challenging real estate process.
Anyone buying a home would be in good hands with Steven Merlo
Anyone buying a home would be in good hands with Steven Merlo
detail oriented, always available, great personal service. Listed house and had 4 showings that very day. Had twenty eight showings that first week, had two offers after one week on the market
Steven was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. If I didn't know something he was quick with an answer and if he didn't know something, he was quick to research and respond. A true professional!
I was a first time home buyer, so I needed a lot of help. Steve was there for me every step of the way, from arranging showings to negotiating on my purchase. You can tell that he is extremely knowledgeable and loves what he does. I highly recommend him
if you are purchasing or selling a home.
Steve keeps you informed every step of the way. He responds to your concerns immediately. He represented me at the closing since I was closing out of state. Totally trusted him. Definitely recommend him!
I had an excellent experience working with Steve Merlo. After listening to my timeline requirements, he suggested a price range that seemed reasonable. I've worked with other realtors over the years who dazzled me with a high list price, only to persuade
me weeks or a month later that "the market wasn't supporting that price," and urged me to lower the price. Steve offered me great advice for staging the house and I felt that he was with me every step of the way. Despite his busy schedule, he always made me
feel like I was his first priority. Whether selling or buying, I would highly recommend Steve for your real estate needs.
Recalling the process of selling my house 18 years ago made me fearful of listing my house for sale. Steve was professional, knowledgeable, and supportive. He has a strong online presence; I was amazed to see my listing appear as an advertisement on one
of my phone apps! Steve was with me every step of the way. In every regard, he went above and beyond his responsibilities as a sales agent. I recommend him wholeheartedly.
Steve made the process of buying a home easy and stress-free. He carefully listened to my list of wants and only showed me properties that met my criteria. He was readily available and respectfully offered insight based on his vast knowledge and experience
of the market. Finding a good realtor can be difficult and I am grateful for his tirelessness and professionalism.
Excellent agent! Steve is very detail oriented and professional. Kept the buyer and their lawyer on track through out our sale. He always gets back to you quickly and is very pleasent. I recommend him with out reserve.
I can't speak enough of our experience with Steven Merlo. First of all, excellent human being. As a first time home buyers, my family was little scared of the process of buying a home. After talking to Steven for the first time, I knew he was the right
person to deal with. Throughout the process and all the transactions, he was highly professional and understood what we wanted. He was very responsive and easily reachable during and after working hours via email, phone and texting. Overall, we are pleased
with our experience as a first time home buyer.
Steven Merlo represented my Wife and I as buyers during our transition from Queens, NYC to Union County, NJ from 2015-2017. Steve routinely arrived 15-minutes early to our weekend meetings and appeared to have researched the property before our meeting.
Then, during the tour of the property he gave us his undivided attention and answered all our questions. We never felt rushed and had some worthwhile conversations while house hunting with Steve. When it was time to buy, Steve went at great lengths to make
our offer stand out from the competition and devoted uncountable hours of his time to our happiness. One of the best benefits allowing Steve to represent us was he leverages technology with his services, making signing contracts and communicating simple. Through
the ups and downs of house hunting Steve always dressed his best and kept us optimistic and positive regarding houses. I would recommend Steve's services for anyone interested in buying or selling a home because of these incredible attributes.
I had a very pleasant experience with Steve, he was professional, hard working and creative. He used social media to reach buyers. Steve was always attentive to what I needed, he was courteous and accommodating. I would recommend Steve highly to list and
sell your home!
Steve was great! Our home was listed 2 days and we got an offer. The process was smooth and Steve was very knowledgeable about the process and is very responsive.
Steve kept me informed throughout the entire process to sell my home. It took the buyer a long time to get her financing arranged but Steve kept me informed and was there up until we finally closed. I would recommend Steve to anyone looking to buy or sell
a home.
Steve went to the property when we couldn't this sale dragged out for 3months . Steve kept us encuriged. When we felt disappointed . I would Strongly recommend. Steve to anyone thinking buying. Or selling.
i highly recommend Steve Merlo. He was great to work with and always on top of his game. It was a pleasure working with Steve. He was very dedicated in finding the right house for us. I would definitely use him again.
Steve really helped us to close the deal quickly after negotiating a very nice offer. He was very knowledgeable of the real estate market in our area and expedited the entire process to get us to closing in good order.