It often takes patience and the ability to trust the process even when it looks like things may not be going your way. Partnering with an experienced, caring real estate agent like Monica eases the stress and makes the journey fun and fulfilling. She loves touring homes with her clients, advising them on features to consider for potential resale or creatively remodeling if it checks “almost” all t
he boxes. Monica feels just as excited as they do when they’ve found “the one.” She also enjoys helping sellers stage their homes, ensuring they’re market-ready for the best first impression possible. A seasoned real estate agent in the Chicago area since 2000, Monica is extremely knowledgeable, persistent, and supportive of her clients. She has further advanced her skills earning such prestigious designations as Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) over the years. This Five Star Real Estate Agent (2019-2021) is the ultimate real estate advisor who anticipates clients’ needs and excels at the arts of communication, collaboration, and negotiation. Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Palos Verdes, a coastal suburb of LA, Monica graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO, with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communications. She was initially in commercial production as a production assistant, then worked as a children’s talent agent in Miami and Chicago, her home, since 1994. Monica has lived in Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and West Town, and in her current neighborhood, Oak Park, since 2004. While she specializes in Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park, she ventures into other areas upon her clients’ request. She also owns a condo in Rogers Park and is excited to add more property to her portfolio. Married for almost 25 years, Monica has three daughters, a stepson, daughter-in-law, three grandchildren, and a Cockapoo named “Agent” with his own Instagram page. Plus, she’s a beginner tennis player looking to better her game! She serves as a director for the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors and on the fund development committee for Sarah’s Inn, which provides
comprehensive services for families affected by domestic violence, with a mission to create communities free of relationship violence.
