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Francesca Messercola
The Messercola Real Estate Group - Your Local Guide to North Jersey Living
Francesca and Lou Messercola lead one of North Jersey’s most trusted and community-focused real estate teams. As multi-year NJ Realtors® 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, and the towns they service.
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.
#WifeandHusbandTeam
NJAR Circle of Excellence Platinum Award
Top 1% North Central Jersey Association of Realtors
Top 1% of KW Prosperity
Top 1% Wayne, NJ
Board of Directors 2024-2026 - Prosperity ALC
Member of Keller Williams Luxury
Average Days on Market: 19
Average Sold Price to Original Price: 108.9%
Licensed since 2007
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.
Francesca and Lou Messercola lead one of North Jersey’s most trusted and community-focused real estate teams. As multi-year NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award Winners—including Platinum in 2025, 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.
Real estate is more than a transaction. It's about people, relationships, opportunity, and finding the place that feels like home.
Meet Francesca and Lou Messercola, the wife-and-husband team behind Messercola Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Prosperity in Wayne, New Jersey.
With nearly two decades of real estate experience, Francesca and Lou combine strategic marketing, professional home staging and design, skilled negotiation, business leadership, and deep local connections to deliver an elevated, full-service real estate experience.
Proudly serving Wayne, Pompton Lakes, Pompton Plains, Franklin Lakes, Totowa, Montville Township, and surrounding North Jersey communities, the team is committed to providing personalized guidance, innovative marketing, and exceptional client service.
We Consult. We Stage. We Market. We Negotiate. We Deliver Results.
Francesca's background in advertising and marketing, combined with her expertise as a Certified Stager and Certified Negotiator, brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to preparing, positioning, and selling homes.
Lou's 25+ years of executive business experience, lifelong Wayne roots, negotiation skills, and extensive community relationships provide invaluable insight for buyers and sellers.
Together, they offer the personalized attention of a family-led real estate team supported by the resources, technology, and collaborative network of Keller Williams Prosperity.
Messercola Real Estate Group has earned multiple NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Awards, including Platinum recognition in 2021, 2023, and 2025.
In July 2026, the team ranked among the Top 0.5% of producing agents in Passaic County by closed sales volume and among the Top 1.6% in Wayne by volume.
Their 2025 listing performance included:
111% Average Sold Price to Original List Price
12 Average Days on Market
These statistics reflect MRG's 2025 listings. Individual results vary.
The team also received BusinessRate's Best of 2026 recognition for Real Estate Agent in Packanack Lake, Wayne, based on Google Reviews.
For Francesca and Lou, giving back is an essential part of who they are.
From Lou's longstanding involvement with the Boys & Girls Club of Northwest New Jersey to participating in Keller Williams RED Day and community initiatives supporting Child Focus, formerly CASA, in Paterson, they believe meaningful success includes serving others.
Their annual Client Appreciation Holiday Party incorporates the Boys & Girls Club Giving Tree, bringing clients and friends together to celebrate, express gratitude, and support local children.
It's one of the many ways they live their philosophy:
Where Home Meets Heart.
Thinking of selling your North Jersey home? Let's strategize. From consultation and staging to elevated marketing and skilled negotiation, we'll position your home for the strongest possible result.
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.
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, and the towns they service.
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