Passionate about real estate, my mission is to provide honest and reliable advice, guide you through your home purchase or sale journey, and help you achieve your financial and family goals.
Working with you, I'll strive to provide an EXCEPTIONAL customer experience with INTEGRITY, PASSION and DEDICATION.
When you’re ready to leave the big house—or transition after a life change—the real challenge isn’t the sale. It’s the uncertainty about what comes next. What kind of home and location will truly fit your life now? Will you remain in Monmouth County, choose a nearby town, or move to a new area entirely?
I’m Melissa DeSantis, Broker Associate & Managing Broker with REAL Broker (Freehold Branch). For 19 years, I’ve helped downsizers, luxury sellers, and clients navigating divorce make confident moves across Freehold, Manalapan, Marlboro, Morganville, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Farmingdale, and Howell.
To turn uncertainty into clarity, I created The Next Chapter Blueprint—a five-step, concierge-style process that:
Defines your lifestyle and next-home criteria (space, maintenance, amenities, budget).
Maps the timing for a smooth sell-then-buy or relocation.
Preps and positions your property to stand out.
Launches premium marketing—professional photography & videography plus optimized digital exposure—to reach qualified buyers.
Negotiates and navigates every detail through closing—so you move forward with confidence.
With 450+ homes sold and $220M+ in production, I blend local insight with a results-driven strategy. Media features on Inside Edition and in The New York Times reflect the standard my clients count on. As one seller put it, I “did the work of two agents,” keeping communication clear and the transaction on track.
If you’re searching for the best Monmouth County agent, exploring downsizing in Freehold, Manalapan, or Marlboro, or preparing a luxury sale in Colts Neck or Holmdel, you’ll have a plan, a process, and a partner from day one. My clients tell me they sell faster and for more—and, just as important, they feel clear about where they’re going next.
A less-than-ideal experience of selling my own home and buying a new one in 2005 sparked my career in real estate. I walked away thinking, “There has to be a better way to serve people during one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.” That experience sparked my career in real estate. I didn’t just want to sell homes — I wanted to elevate the entire journey. So, I earned my license and started to help families like yours reach their financial and family goals.
Today, I’m proud to be a full-time Broker Associate and the Managing Broker of the Freehold Branch of Real Broker, serving families throughout Monmouth County. With decades of experience, deep local market knowledge, and a results-driven approach, I help buyers and sellers move confidently into their next chapter.
With years of dedication, a unique skill set, and a results-driven attitude, I can provide you with an outstanding real estate experience that leads to success!
I love being able to pursue my passion while making your real estate dreams come true!.
When buying or selling a home, you need UNWAVERING COMMITMENT from your real estate professional. I go the extra mile for my clients, demonstrating loyalty and dedication that EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS.
To ACHIEVE your real estate GOALS,
contact me!
"Melissa is absolutely wonderful to work with. She is extremely professional. Her knowledge base and resources are unparalleled. Melissa is honest and transparent. She made a very stressful and emotional process easy to navigate. Most importantly she truly cares about her clients. She provides the entire first class package. Five Star service is what you can expect working with Melissa DeSantis!!!"
