Kathy Merlo, Ivester Jackson Coastal LLC

About this Nominee

Kathy Merlo, an award-winning realtor with Ivester Jackson Coastal Properties | Christies International, has spent the past decade helping clients accomplish their dreams and goals in the world of real estate. She prides herself on her impeccable customer service, negotiating skills and customer satisfaction, resulting in over 95 percent of her business coming from referrals. Kathy started her real estate career in 2009 and has had tremendous success growing her business every year in the Wilmington, Charlotte and Lake Norman markets, while consistently being a top producer and recipient of the 5 Star Professional Real Estate Award, voted on by consumers, for exceptional client satisfaction and service. Kathy is a member of the Cape Fear Realtors Association and Pine Valley Country Cub in Wilmington, NC and the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association. Kathy also has a passion for participating in charity work for several organizations, including the Children's Miracle Network and Make-A-Wish Foundation. She is also a volunteer for First Tee Wilmington. For Kathy, real estate is not her job; it's her passion!