Monique is one of the best realtors on the Central Coast!! I cannot emphasize this enough! My husband and I were first-time homebuyers and admittedly were lost and overwhelmed in home buying process. Monique walked us through the process, provided SO much insight and things to be mindful of and what to watch out for. She was beyond patient with our questions and hesitations with contracts ,contingencies, and all the nuances of making home offers. She laid out realistic expectations of home buying and best practices, making us feel confident in our decisions throughout the journey. We purchased our dream home and could not have done it without her guidance! I would 10/10 recommend folks to choose Monique as their realtor especially if they are first-time home buyers. read more

We found Monique through an on line listing that she was the agent for. We did not purchase the unit that she was showing, but we really liked her tenacity and "get the job done" attitude. When we looked at another unit, it sold in 24 hours, so we lost out (not her fault). She told us to hang tight, and that she would find us something that we would like. She certainly did. She found us a unit that was never even listed, we fell in love with, and put the deal together - no other agent was a part of the deal. We just got our keys, and could not be happier. I would recommend Monique Garza to anyone looking for a class act agent! read more

We contacted Monique about a listing she had that we were interested in and she was extremely responsive and helpful. We decided against the first listing, but chose her as our realtor based on her great attitude and experience. We found another property we were interested in and it ended up being one of the smoothest transactions we've ever experienced. We can't recommend and thank her enough for her expertise and professionalism. read more

I recently had to sell my home and secure a realtor. I interviewed three realtors and chose to go with Monique Garza from Compass Realty. I am a widow and so the sale and change was very emotional for me. I have not done this without my spouse. Monique was caring, understanding and extremely professional. We discussed the sale, sale price, escrow and all the timelines. She put my needs first and was at the ready whenever I needed her. My house sold in one day and I had a short escrow. If you are considering a realtor, I highly recommend Monique. She is a gem. She works for you, even if it impacts her own interests. read more

Highly Recommend working with Monique and Compass. She was always very quick when I asked for anything. She always responded and goes above and beyond to help. Would work with her again. read more

I just purchased a home and my realtor was Monique Garza. Monique showed me several homes that fit my needs. She was available anytime I wanted to see a home. It took me several months to find the perfect home but her patients and persistency paid off. Monique helped me with every step of the process, from recommending me a lender to answering all my questions to complete the sale. There are many things that buyers don't know or have questions about and she would was very knowledgeable in the processes. I highly recommend Monique and Compass Realty. Thank you for all your hard work!!! read more

Monique did a great job getting us into our new place. It had its challenges but she was able to navigate us through to the end. Highly recommend her for your real estate needs. read more

Short version: My family of 3 moved to a home we love in SLO county. It's our first house and we were feeling desperate when searching. Monique helped us avoid settling on homes that wouldn't be a good fit. Throughout the whole process she put our wants/desires ahead of her own interests in ways that were surprising AND comforting. Despite some hiccups along the way, we LOVE our new home and are grateful for Monique's character and professionalism throughout the process. *** Long version: We lived in the Bay Area and were tired of the grind of traffic, rude people, crime, and the insanity of housing prices. I found Monique on Yelp and tried to vet her through the few reviews that were online. I contacted another realtor as well but didn't feel he was a good fit from our brief interaction. I talked with Monique on the phone and she seemed promising... We took a trip down to the area and spent two days around SLO and south SLO county. She explained the different areas and told us to use the trip as a way to get a sense of what's available and what we like/dislike. As we were still not sure what we needed/wanted to raise our little baby/toddler, her insights were helpful (she's an experienced mom). At some houses we would walk in and she would shake her head and say, "No. Not right for you. You can do better." Having no experience buying a home or raising a family, I asked, "What about this house feels wrong?" She would explain layout issues, deferred maintenance, and other things that would require work. She knew we had a baby and wanted move-in ready. So she was good about telling us which ones were probably not a good idea and explaining the reasons. Almost a year passed before we came back. In that time we had decided to try moving to another town in CA. We told Monique our search was on hold, and she was gracious and wished us luck. The other city got STUPID expensive with nothing but rundown / ugly houses available....AND then the COVID lockdowns happened. When work from home became a real option for the long run, we decided to give SLO another try and contacted Monique again. She gave us the beta on the current market realities and started finding potential houses. We took a trip down, identified multiple options (so much time on Redfin...), and we toured around some new construction and pre-owned homes... We were shocked to actually find one home (and only one!) that we loved. I hate when my life and my words turn into a cliche, but walking into the home was the exact cliche that you read about - we knew this was "the one." Due to the market conditions, I don't think we got the "best" deal we could've gotten - and that's very much due to my own eagerness to get the deal done. I will say, though, that we had worked with realtors in the Bay Area, and we had one who actively encouraged terrible bidding strategies on crappy homes for us. Monique did not. And she did not ever push to be aggressive on our offer. She was actually more conservative about the pricing than I was. The whole home-buying process was a mess of paperwork and Monique was available to talk us through it all. I was a stress case and was constantly asking where our "outs" were. Would we be able to cancel the deal at this point? What about now? I always wanted to know how locked in we were and was constantly worried we were somehow making a HUGE mistake. Monique communicated clearly about each contingency and never pressured us to do anything. She gently reminded me of how we felt when we were physically at the house, and she also made clear that backing out at any point was not a problem because she only wanted us to to feel GREAT about our new home. There was one major issue in which Monique truly stepped up to make things right. Some work done by someone she'd referred was not up to expectations. She immediately let me know that she would make it right - whatever the cost. She would make sure I got my money back, even if it meant she ate the cost. And she would make sure any extra costs necessary would be covered too. She took ownership of the issue and was apologetic about the entire thing. I was VERY surprised by that kind of response. It would have been VERY easy for Monique to simply assign the blame to the referral. I frankly expected that to be the response. But she showed a high level of care and character, and that alone calmed my nerves during that stressful period. In the end, the issue was handled without anyone taking any big hits. :-) Despite multiple freakouts and a short period of massive buyers remorse, when we moved into our home, I cried tears of disbelief and joy. The location, layout, light, and overall condition have been a better fit than I imagined. I've been so grateful that Monique handled my stress calmly and without any slimy salesperson pressure. She was calm and reassuring when needed, and that made it possible for us to live in a home that we love in a place that we are loving! read more

I have worked with Monique in the real estate industry for many years and can attest to the fact that she is incredibly knowledgeable and has the highest of ethics! I would recommend everyone to contact her when they are ready to buy or sell a home. read more

Monique was great to work with. I would definitely have her assist me to purchase a property again. I'm moving from Oregon to California to be closer to family and friends. We found a property in Atascadero that has an ADU. It definitely needs work but she was aware that I could see the potential in the property. During the purchasing process I wanted to do additional inspections on the plumbing, gas lines and electrical lines. I could not be there during this time due to still living in Oregon. Monique went out and provided my list of questions to the plumber and electrician and stayed there for the inspections to be completed. Monique was professional and very responsive to all of my questions regarding the property and purchasing process. She is a realtor that really works for you. read more

I wish there was a 10 star option, because that is what Monique deserves! We had gone through a long search process already before connecting with Monique, we were feeling deflated and unconfident that we would get a house in such a tough market and based on our journey already but she said NO WE ARE GETTING YOU A HOUSE! & she did just that! Not only found us our home, she filled us with knowledge along the way, being first time home buyers we were nervous and scared (this is only the biggest decision of your life) but she explained everything in detail, detail we could understand, showed patience (so much patience) and took time to build a trust. She took the leg work out of everything for us, showings (video recording when we couldn't make it), finding a lender (that was a good match for us), inspector, plumber, cleaning lady (she was awesome too by the way), carpet cleaner, you name it! She really guided us through the process in a way that made us feel comfortable and confident about our decision and I can't thank her enough for that! read more

You may not find another realtor like Monique! She was very attentive to our wants and needs when we were looking to purchase our first house. She was very informed with all of the properties we requested to see. She was very professional, answered our questions in a prompt and timely manner and explained everything in terms we could understand. I would highly recommend Monique to anybody that is looking to buy a home. She made the process a lot less stressful in what was a very important decision. read more

My husband and I would highly recommend Monique Garza as the realtor, to either buy or sell a house. Monique guided us through the processes of selling our house, getting it ready for sale, and assisting us with staging it. After our home sold, Monique helped us find another house to purchase in Arroyo Grande. She listened to us, keeping our needs in focus during the process. The purchase went very smoothly and we could always count on her immediate professional response. Her expertise and knowlege of updated changes in Realty guidelines was very helpful in many transactions. She genuinely cared about us finding a new home we could be happy to live in. She would take time with us to answer our many questions, and calculate both the profit and costs for all potential sales and purchases. Monique also has put us in touch with many resources before and after the purchase, who could help make changes and improvements to our new residence. We would highly recommend Monique for buying or selling a house as she truly does a professional job and has a lot of compassion for the human side of this process in addition to excellent skills. read more

Monique helped us turn our dream into a reality! As first time home buyers the process was completely new to us but she was able to answer any questions we had and was easily accessible. She was patient with showing us homes until we found the perfect one and when we did, she wrote an attractive offer that went to the top of the sellers list. I definitely recommend her if you're looking to buy a home! read more

This review is hard earned! I'm a first time buyer and was very nervous about purchasing my first home. I found Monique because of her excellent rating on yelp & google. Monique didn't disappoint, she was super organized, always on time, and explanatory with every step. Not to mention her patience with me and my million questions at all hours of night, day & morning. Coming from out of town, knowing I was in limited time- Monique created an itinerary for us to visit homes & open houses that I selected. She even threw in a couple she thought I'd be interested in. I was super impressed with her organization, her knowledge & skill in negotiating my purchase price, helping me expect realistic goals, and talking me down from an anxiety cliff during escrow, inspection & appraisal. I felt like I had a friend in Monique, she made me feel comfortable & confident in my decision making. She is enthusiastic but also calm, if you're looking to buy or sell a home in SLO area, Monique should be your agent! Thank you Monique, you're truly one of a kind. read more

She the best in what she does she so professional she made the process so easy she kept me informed in everything you won't be disappointed

Monique is hands down one of the best agents in SLO County. Buying and selling a home can be a challenging experience but she made the entire process smooth and virtually stress free. She is very responsive and knows the local market. I would (and have already) highly recommend Monique to any of my family and friends. If you're looking at a highly professional go getter for any of your real estate needs, I'd give her a call right away! read more

She was very dedicated in helping my family find the right home. When I started getting frustrated she kept me calm and positive to find the right home for my family. Thank you for your dedication read more

Monique quickly and efficiently returned calls and put together home viewing days so I could find the right home. Her responsiveness was fantastic. During the offer process, she communicated quickly, explained our options and helped us get to the right offer. In escrow, she ensured paperwork was complete, inspections were scheduled and executed in a timely manner. Finally, at close she helped me scheduled all of the start up activities with the appropriate people in her contact list to make move in easy. read more

In searching for a realtor to assist us in a possible relocation to the 5 cities area, we contacted Monique after reading her previous YELP reviews. She responded quickly and was anxious to assist us in our search. She set up an MLS to our specifications to review houses prior to our arrival and responded to all communications. She then scheduled an afternoon for us to view the homes we were interested in seeing while we were in the area. At this time we've decided not to make the move and upon informing Monique of our decision, she's assured us that she'll be there when we need her. We greatly appreciated her professionalism and friendliness! read more

Monique did an incredible job helping navigate us in selling our first home. She was fast in replying to calls and emails, which was so important! Thank you Monique for making this process easy! read more

Monique has sold two home for me and has done a great job. She is very diligent and thorough through the process. Highly recommended

This Lady is the Most Professional Agent I've met throughout our search... we met her 3 months Ago and immediately knew she understood our needs and the type of home we wanted.. a couple days and we were searching homes Finally In Escrow with a home we Loved!! Throughout the Entire process she kept in contact with us and was available for all my stupid questions AND made me feel Important as the Entire team worked hard during escrow and We even closed earlier than expected .. This is your Lady !!! You will not be disappointed by choosing her as your Agent .. 5 STARS PLUS!! read more

Monique is a very professional realtor who will go above and beyond to ensure you are completely satisfied with your purchase/sale of home. I highly recommend her! read more

Monique was friendly, personable, and very helpful when it come to real estate. She was able to recommend appraisers when everyone else was backlogged and more expensive. read more

Monique is amazing! I've had the pleasure of working with Monique through multiple transactions... she really stands out as a realtor. She dedicates long hours to her clients and guides them throughout the home buying process. I have nothing but 5 stars for Monique! read more

Just recently purchased a home thanks to Monique. She is the best of the best and I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. Monique is very professional, personable, knowledgeable, responsive, and overall an amazing person. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home. Give her a call, you will not regret it! read more

I am a California Real Estate Broker and since I am very busy with my other businesses, I hired Monique Garza to represent me in selling one of my offices. I was extremely satisfied with her work and professionalism as well as her real estate knowledge and dedication. I strongly recommend her for your next real estate transaction. read more

Monique was great to work with during the sale of my home. Prompt, responsive, knowledgeable, courteous and professional at all times.

I am so impressed with Monique - she really went out of her way to make my home buying experience a good one. Even through the Covid virus she helped me every step of the way and even though I was a little stressed in my transition she was excellent in handling all of the situations that needed taking care of. I would highly recommend Monique to anyone, she is professional and does her job well. read more