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About Rich Peluso

Transaction Coordinator ·
Rich Peluso

On the Sue Adler Team, Rich is the steady, dedicated partner that keeps transactions moving smoothly from contract offer all the way to the closing table.  He is known for his calm, proactive approach and his ability to anticipate needs before they become issues, ensuring clear communication, strict attention to detail, and successful outcomes for every client. 

In his 15 plus years as a Member-Trader on NYMEX, Rich developed a strong foundation in quick thinking, multitasking, real-time problem solving, risk assessment, diplomacy, and performing under pressure. These skills translate directly into his role as Transaction Coordinator. He researches each seller clients’ permit history, conducts pre-listing inspections and manages all critical milestones - guiding them through required municipal inspections, negotiating inspection requests and repairs, tracking deposit deadlines, mortgage commitments, appraisals, utility transfers, final walkthroughs and communicating with clients, agents, contractors, attorneys and title companies throughout the transaction. His goal is simple: keep every transaction organized, on schedule, and stress-free. 

Born and raised in Hoboken and now a proud suburban dad living in Madison, Rich brings intimate knowledge of the towns along the “commuter corridor”. He genuinely enjoys working with people from all backgrounds and believes that empathy, honesty, and clear communication are the keys to building trust and delivering exceptional client experiences.When he is not coordinating transactions, you’ll find him in the kitchen as an avid cook and passionate pizzaiolo, spending time with his family and

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On the Sue Adler Team, Rich is the steady, dedicated partner that keeps transactions moving smoothly from contract offer all the way to the closing table.  He is known for his calm, proactive approach and his ability to anticipate needs before they become issues, ensuring clear communication, strict attention to detail, and successful outcomes for every client. 

In his 15 plus years as a Member-Trader on NYMEX, Rich developed a strong foundation in quick thinking, multitasking, real-time problem solving, risk assessment, diplomacy, and performing under pressure. These skills translate directly into his role as Transaction Coordinator. He researches each seller clients’ permit history, conducts pre-listing inspections and manages all critical milestones - guiding them through required municipal inspections, negotiating inspection requests and repairs, tracking deposit deadlines, mortgage commitments, appraisals, utility transfers, final walkthroughs and communicating with clients, agents, contractors, attorneys and title companies throughout the transaction. His goal is simple: keep every transaction organized, on schedule, and stress-free. 

Born and raised in Hoboken and now a proud suburban dad living in Madison, Rich brings intimate knowledge of the towns along the “commuter corridor”. He genuinely enjoys working with people from all backgrounds and believes that empathy, honesty, and clear communication are the keys to building trust and delivering exceptional client experiences.When he is not coordinating transactions, you’ll find him in the kitchen as an avid cook and passionate pizzaiolo, spending time with his family and friends, enjoying the beach, or exploring his interest in architecture. He brings that same dedication, care, and passion to every client and teammate he supports. 

Rich is truly grateful to play a key role in making real estate transactions successful and positive for clients. When working with the Sue Adler Team, clients have a reliable, solutions-oriented, and friendly advocate making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

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Rich's Client Reviews

We have now trusted Melissa with the sale of two homes, and both experiences have been nothing short of exceptional!
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Melissa and her incredible team! We have now trusted Melissa with the sale of two homes, and both experiences have been nothing short of exceptional. There iRead More
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Melissa and her incredible team! We have now trusted Melissa with the sale of two homes, and both experiences have been nothing short of exceptional. There is a reason we continue to work with her, and I truly cannot imagine trusting anyone else with such an important decision. Melissa’s knowledge of the real estate market, attention to detail, and ability to strategically position a home for success are unmatched. She is truly an expert at what she does, and it shows in every aspect of the process. Both times we worked with her, she exceeded our expectations and successfully sold our homes for well over asking price. Those results speak for themselves, but what makes Melissa so special goes far beyond the numbers. What we appreciate most is the trust and confidence we have in her. We have always felt that Melissa genuinely has our best interests at heart. She is honest, thoughtful, proactive, and incredibly knowledgeable. We never have to second-guess her recommendations because we know they come from years of experience, a deep understanding of the market, and a genuine commitment to doing what is best for her clients. Her entire team is equally impressive. Everyone is professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and clearly dedicated to providing an outstanding experience. From beginning to end, they make what can be an overwhelming process feel seamless and well-managed. Selling a home is a major financial and emotional decision, and having someone you can trust completely makes all the difference. We are beyond grateful to have worked with Melissa not once, but twice, and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Melissa is truly the best at what she does, and we cannot recommend her and her team highly enough!Read Less
Amy was the consummate professional, offering insights that were based on years of experience and knowing the Chatham market so well!
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Our realtor Amy Deuchler and her team at Sue Adler helped us sell our Chatham house in record time, nine days from listing to contract. Amy was the consummate professional, helping manage the inevitabRead More
Our realtor Amy Deuchler and her team at Sue Adler helped us sell our Chatham house in record time, nine days from listing to contract. Amy was the consummate professional, helping manage the inevitable early bumps in the road, and offering insights that were based on years of experience and knowing the Chatham market so well. We have Amy's name as a referral should any of our friends need a realtor in the future.Read Less
The whole team stuck with us throughout the journey!
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The whole process was team driven. Our experience was very positive. We had a long ramp up to prepare our house for sale and the whole team stuck with us throughout the journey. Chris Arcadia was espeRead More
The whole process was team driven. Our experience was very positive. We had a long ramp up to prepare our house for sale and the whole team stuck with us throughout the journey. Chris Arcadia was especially helpful. He is a very knowledgeable professional and a great guy!Read Less
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