Kathryn Merlo is a top-producing real estate broker who is both nurturing yet results-driven when serving her discerning clientele. As a result of her incomparable expertise and proven track record, she is rewarded with a constant stream of referrals and repeat business from a loyal, satisfied following and has been a consistent member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club.
Kathryn, who got her start in real estate in 1995 after a long successful career in public relations as research director, continually utilizes her great focus, detail orientation and thoroughness to the advantage of buyers and sellers of fine Hamptons properties. Her roles as a department manager than as owner of her own company cultivated the exceptional business, communications and negotiation skills that today fuel her impressive performance.
Kathryn's fine reputation as top agent in her Westhampton Beach office resulted in her role as manager for several years, where she effectively inspired her agents' potential while offering great support, guidance, motivation and creative solutions. As she most enjoys working one on one with clients to achieve their specific goals, however, Kathryn again redirected her efforts solely to residential sales.
Originally from New York, Kathryn studied economics at Marymount Manhattan College and at Syracuse University Maxwell School. For many years, she had a summer place in the Hamptons before deciding to permanently settle down in Quogue.
As an avid tennis player, Kathryn was a committee member for the East End Open Tennis Tournament that benefited East End Hospice. Currently, she serves on the committee for East End Hospice's Summer Luncheon that benefits Camp Good Grief. She also served on the board of the Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce and HANFRA, the Hamptons & North Fork Realtors Association. Kathryn also was past president of the East End Women's Network.