In loving memory of Nancy Merritt

In Loving Memory of Nancy Merritt
Associate Broker, Co-Owner, and Founding Partner of Delap Real Estate
(1948 – 2025)

We remember with deep gratitude the life and legacy of Nancy Merritt, a devoted real estate professional and cherished member of the Greater Northampton community. As an Associate Broker and Co-Owner of Delap Real Estate, Nancy was one of the four original agents who helped the late Dennis Delap establish the agency in 2005. Following Dennis's passing in 2012, [...]

In Loving Memory of Nancy Merritt
Associate Broker, Co-Owner, and Founding Partner of Delap Real Estate
(1948 – 2025)

We remember with deep gratitude the life and legacy of Nancy Merritt, a devoted real estate professional and cherished member of the Greater Northampton community. As an Associate Broker and Co-Owner of Delap Real Estate, Nancy was one of the four original agents who helped the late Dennis Delap establish the agency in 2005. Following Dennis's passing in 2012, Nancy and six dedicated colleagues continued to lead Delap Real Estate with integrity, commitment, and a shared vision for excellence.

With a career in real estate that began in 1991, Nancy brought over three decades of insight, leadership, and deep market knowledge to clients across Hampshire, Franklin, and parts of Hampden Counties. Her tireless dedication made her a consistent Top Producer and a trusted advisor to many. But beyond professional accolades, it was Nancy’s warmth, honesty, and exceptional listening skills that earned lasting respect and appreciation from clients and colleagues alike.

Born and raised in the beloved small town of Williamsburg, Nancy nurtured lifelong ties to the Pioneer Valley. She raised two sons, Mark and Rob Christenson, in Northampton, and eventually made her home in the beautiful farming community of Hatfield. Her love for the region was evident in every interaction and helped countless individuals and families find their place here, too.

Before entering the real estate field, Nancy served for many years as an Office Manager at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where her organizational skill and collaborative spirit left a lasting mark.

Nancy was a proud member of the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. She approached each transaction not just as a business opportunity but as a chance to build relationships—always marked by care, professionalism, and personal connection.

Those who had the privilege of working with Nancy remember her for her energy, integrity, and unwavering follow-through. She brought joy to the process of buying and selling homes and left a legacy of service and trust that will live on in the hearts of many.

She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.