Moving to Albuquerque from out of state? Upsizing? Buying your first home? Settling a loved one's estate? I help people through big life moves, especially buyers relocating from a distance. I tour homes for you on live video, attend inspections on your behalf, and handle the local details so you never feel like you're buying blind.
I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Legacy, licensed in three states before settling in New Mexico. I serve buyers and sellers throughout Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. With a degree in Database Management, I bring a data-driven approach to pricing, market analysis, and keeping every transaction organized.
I'm certified in buyer representation (ABR®), military relocation (MRP), short sales and foreclosures (SFR®), pricing strategy (PSA), and probate real estate (PSC, Residential Real Estate Council). When a home is part of an estate, I can guide families through the sale with patience and care.
When you list with me, you get my one-on-one attention backed by the marketing reach of Coldwell Banker Legacy, one of Albuquerque's established brokerages. From pricing to closing, I'm with you every step.
What my clients are saying
Monica made the whole process feel easy. She was always quick to respond, patient with my questions, and genuinely made me feel taken care of from start to finish. What I appreciated most was her honesty. She was upfront about what to expect at every step, even when it wasn’t the easiest thing to hear, and that kind of straightforwardness is rare. She’s also sharp, catching details I would’ve missed and making sure nothing slipped through the cracks. If you want a realtor who’s easy to work with and genuinely has your best interest at heart, Monica is a great choice
It’s rare you see a realtor go above and beyond for their customers now a days. I have been doing mortgages for over 20 years, just closed a loan with Santa Monica and I can honestly say it was one of the most stress free transactions I have ever done. Talk about going above and beyond for her customers, she is definitely 2nd to NONE!!! Way to go!!
Monica is one of the hardest working, most detail oriented people I know. I’ve been in real estate here in the Albuquerque area for over 20 years and I’d definitely recommend Monica to anyone! She puts in the time and effort into every client she has!
Three words: Monica for President. She’s amazing. Buying an Albuquerque home remotely from South Carolina should’ve been incredibly stressful, but thanks to Monica, it felt seamless. She went above and beyond in every possible way. She toured countless homes for us, recorded detailed videos so we never felt like we were missing anything, represented us at inspections, coordinated numerous repair quotes, and patiently walked us through every step of the process. Monica understands every aspect of the market and buying process. She was ready with recommendations and always took the time to explain our options, answer our questions, and make sure we felt confident in every decision. She's also an outstanding negotiator and consistently advocated for our best interests. Beyond being an amazing realtor, Monica is simply a great person. She's fun, personable, responsive, and someone we genuinely enjoyed working with. Despite the two-hour time difference between New Mexico and South Carolina, she was always available when we needed her. I can sincerely say, we didn't just gain a home, we gained a friend. We can't recommend Monica highly enough. If you're looking for someone who is energetic, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and willing to go the extra mile, this is your girl. Thank you for helping us find our dream home ❤️
Working with Santa Monica was an amazing experience from start to finish. She made everything feel smooth, organized and exciting! She’s responsive and went above and beyond every way she could!
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