A successful business woman in both Colombia and the United States, she possesses over 20 years of experience emphasizing sales growth, new business development and customer service. As an international real estate agent, Monica knows how difficult it is for clients from other countries to secure the right New York City apartment. She can offer a thorough education and a wide range of options, and
is very hands-on in helping you make the right decision in a home. To cater to her diverse clientele, Monica has created a portfolio of month-to-month rental apartments in the city and management buildings that accept INSURENT, which for many internationals and out-of-staters, will prove to be a safe and hassle-free experience. Having enjoyed dual nationalities as a Colombian and a longtime New Yorker, Monica is well versed in the needs of international investors as well as local residents. Prior to real estate, she worked in the private jewelry industry in Miami, then went into the family fabric business in Colombia, ultimately owning and managing her own retail fabric store in Cali catering to the designer and high-end market. She is currently the company’s overseas buyer and exporter in New York City. Fluent in Spanish and English, Monica was born in Colombia and raised in Jericho, NY from age seven. She returned to Colombia for high school then attended Richmond College in London with a focus on Pre-engineering. Monica went on to earn a Gs Geological Sciences degree from Columbia University with an emphasis in Mineralogy, and is a GIA Graduate in Diamonds and Colored Stones. She has built strong customer and business relationships in all her industries due to her effectiveness as a problem solver, organizer and results-driven entrepreneur. An Upper East Side resident with her children, Monica loves her neighborhood and has owned an investment property there for over 22 years. If your desire is to live uptown or anywhere in Manhattan, she will work hard to meet your needs.