Have you met the Merlo Sapp team?
Seville's Favorite Family of REALTORS®
Where did you grow up? How long have you lived in the area? Tell us about your family
We all grew up in sunny Southern California and made the move to Arizona in the early 2000's. The Merlo-Sapp Real Estate Team has been in business in Arizona for over 20 years. Consistently ranked as a top Team and Top agents in Arizona, we pride ourselves on being our clients' Favorite Family of Realtors. Our team consists of Debbie Sapp, Frank Merlo, and our mother Cathy Merlo.
We bring decades of experience in successful negotiation, transaction management, property marketing and exposure, and effective communication to our clients. We are passionate about real estate and keeping up on the latest real estate news and trends, we see a lot of things that others do not in the marketplace.
Tell us about the events that led up to where you are now.
We had family living in AZ and every time we visited our relatives, we loved the area. We realized that raising a family in Arizona would allow for a better lifestyle than California. Now we have sunshine, golf, great friends, and our children are flourishing! The Merlo family has always been in real estate. Our Italian family enjoys working together, cooking together, and celebrating life together. As our friends and clients well know!
What is your business, how/why did you start your business?
Debbie Sapp enjoys the real estate process in all of its aspects. Whether it is working with a luxury home listing, first-time home buyers, or a seasoned investor, Debbie prides herself on unparalleled service and a keen eye for attention to detail. Her client's goals become her own. Debbie is forward-thinking and smart, she knows social media, is tech savvy, and maintains an impressive 5-star rating from her clients. She excels at negotiations whether she is representing the buyer or the seller. She functions as Seller Liaison during the listing process and to successful closings. Recognized and admired for her extensive market knowledge, dynamic negotiating skills, strong work ethic, and unparalleled service. She is a mother of 3 children, is actively involved in her local community, charities, and easily relates to families and the issues they face while trying to sell and or buy their home.
Frank Merlo specializes in investment, first-time home buyers, mountain and golf properties, no one works harder or drives more miles than Frank Merlo. He has a diverse and extensive background in finance, marketing, communication, and client service. Frank prides himself on listening and being candid with his clients. His goal is to create an above and beyond experience that exceeds expectations. When you combine his background in finance, marketing, and sales, you get a winning combination that is thoughtful, strategic, and all about your goals. With a degree in Finance and over 20 years in the Real Estate industry, he has a unique perspective with a passion for service. With his own impressive 5-star rating, Frank is actively involved in his community and supports various local charities. Frank is extremely hardworking, a very proud dad, an incredible cook and he happens to be an incredible golfer.
Cathy Merlo is loyal, smart, and a great listener, her beautiful face and personality lights up every room she enters. The perfect host at any OPEN HOUSE, she graciously greets guests and assists with touring the home and pointing out upgrades. Her experience with design and staging brings a unique perspective and an added value to her clients. She's amazing at retaining clients and creating Friends for LIFE! She is active in her community and supports various local charities. Mother of 4 and grandma to 12, to know her is to love her.
Frank Merlo Sr always said, "I was put on this earth to sell DIRT!!!" Creative thinking "outside the box" always gets the deal done when Frank Merlo was around. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2021 but his skills and tenacity will always live on through the positive effects he has had on his family and our local community. He was and still is an integral part of our team.
Given your business expertise and the nature of what you do, what advice can you offer to Seville neighbors?
Trust and service are the two things most important us. From building trust to understanding our clients' needs, The Merlo Sapp Team goes above and beyond to make sure our clients are well supported. Our vast knowledge and experience allows us to effectively help others navigate the home selling and buying process. We make sure everyone has a luxury experience, as we believe luxury is not a price point, but the level of service a client receives when they use The Merlo Sapp Team for all their real estate needs.
What else we should know about you, your family, or your business?
We LOVE family, we LOVE friends, we LOVE food, and we love GOLF! This is what makes Seville the perfect neighborhood. Our circle of friends gets larger every year, thankfully we're Italian so there's always room at our table for more friends! As our mom Cathy likes to say, "The more, the merrier!"
To contact Merlo-Sapp Real Estate:
Call (480) 888-6133
visit them online: www.merlosapp.com
follow on social media: @merlosapprealestate