Sellers Guide
MONICA COSTA
Meet Monica Costa
Working with a marketplace leader
Originally from Brazil, Monica became passionate about real estate while working with her father, an accomplished Realtor and businessman during his distinguished lifelong career. With over 20 years of experience in business in multiple markets including luxury fashion, automotive, home theater design, and real estate, Monica has joined a true global brokerage contributing to the Engel & Völkers expansion to six locations in the Bay Area: Sausalito, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Kentfield, Fairfax and San Francisco. She has held both Marin County Manager and VP of Sales positions and is now dedicating her full time to her most exclusive clients. Monica's diversified portfolio added to a bachelor's degree in International Business and a Master’s in Marketing have been the pivot to her success in the real estate industry. She has a record of exceeding buyers and sellers expectations: from selling properties above asking on a buyer's market to winning bids to buyers on a multiple offer situation, Monica is known for bringing outstanding results in extremely competitive markets. Holding true to her family’s long tradition of exceptional real estate counseling and customer service, Monica gives personal attention to every client she works with and holds transparency and integrity as key to conducting her business. Whether you are selling or buying a home or simply looking for an investment opportunity, Monica looks forward to representing you as her most exclusive client.
Monica Costa, Global Real Estate Advisor DRE# 02063023 M +1 (415) 480-9424 | monica.costa@engelvoelkers.com
437 Wellesley Avenue | Mill Valley | $32,550,000 This remodeled Marin County Estate offers scenic deck views and an in-law unit. Ideal for work and relaxation. The home presents the convenience of proximity to nature and the comforts of privacy.
A selection of Monica's sales
13 Belvedere Way | Belvedere | $4,000,000 Discover 3 Belvedere Way, a mid-century modern gem designed by architects Knorr and Elliott. This 2,700+ sq ft home offers panoramic views and an open floor plan with a 15-ft sunken living room. Built with hand-milled redwood bridge beams, it's perfect for visionary buyers seeking their dream home.
A few notable successes
1015 Olema Bolinas Road | Bolinas | $4,404,375 This sun-filled home is nestled on a secluded 2-acre paradise on the North-East side of Bolinas Lagoon and features natural stone countertops and exotic wood finishes. A masterpiece with meticulous attention to detail, it includes a private well with pure, high-quality water.
51 Filbert Avenue | Sausalito | $1,950,000 This contemporary-style home offering breathtaking views of the Bay was sold over the asking price! This home offers an open-concept floor plan, expansive decks, and a stylishly updated primary suite, while just being moments away from downtown amenities and the waterfront promenade.
165 Woodward Avenue| Sausalito | $2,304,000 Perched on a private knoll with Bay views, this charming Sausalito cottage offers an inviting indoor/outdoor flow. Recently updated, it enjoys privacy next to undeveloped City-owned land, all in a convenient location.
294 The Alameda | San Anselmo | $1,810,000 This 2+ Acre Secret Retreat in San Anselmo is a serene home with a sunken deck, bonus rooms, and a micro-bocci court, just minutes from town and surrounded by nature, award-winning schools, shops, and local cuisines.
Our most recent successes
Finding the right agent is always a difficult decision. Will they meet your needs, and better yet are they going to be the right fit? For us, it was hitting the jackpot when referred to Monica. Monica took the time to get to know us, not just in what we were looking for but how she could make the process as smooth as possible to fit our needs, and that she did. Very quickly we were impressed with her attention to multi-platform marketing and focus on the movement of the market. Monica isn’t an agent who practices the styles of yesteryears, and you won’t be disappointed in making the decision of working with her on your most valuable possession, your home. Thanks Monica! Wesley Brandt | Home Seller
What Monica's clients say
Made my experience amazing. Truly a first class realtor with a big, caring heart. Highly recommend. She helped me find a place quickly and efficiently and always answered my call. Mark Fidelman | Home Buyer
We interviewed numerous agents before choosing Monica to sell our unique family home that came with a host of challenges and opportunities. We chose her because of her willingness to work within our interests rather within the typical formulaic model for selling homes. Monica demonstrated unusual fortitude and determination and humanity throughout this process. I so appreciate how Monica balanced conducting herself in a highly professional manner while tuning in to the needs and interests of us as a family. She remained highly communicative and shared every bit of buyer feedback with us throughout. Monica scheduled showings constantly, and was present and accommodating every time. We felt heard, we recognized her tenacity and willingness to work with us, and we witnessed her ability to skillfully navigate our interests without holding back on assuring we understood each situation and offer every step of the way. Thank you Monica for your grace, insight, patience, and willingness to help us reach our best outcome. Kinoel | Home Seller
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Engel & Völkers Property Sellers Guide
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Here’s to New Beginnings
hether it’s your first time selling a house, or this is another move within your property journey, the key to an optimal experience is partnering with the best. With Engel & Völkers, you’ll engage a trusted real estate advisor whose expertise is backed by a reputable local brokerage and a leading global real estate brand. Our advisors are truly passionate about helping you navigate the real estate market and find the right buyer for your property. Engel & Völkers maintains consistent high levels of service throughout the world to ensure the satisfaction of our valued customers.
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Imagine what your property would look like as part of this global brand.
WHO WE ARE With approximately 1,000 locations across five continents, Engel & Völkers has access to a powerful global network of potential buyers. We not only reach millions of consumers through our sophisticated multi-channel marketing efforts, but have the added benefit of collaborating with fellow Engel & Völkers professionals across the globe to strategically handpick, and refer buyers for the properties they seek... like yours.
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WHY WORK WITH US An Engel & Völkers real estate advisor invests their time to monitor and understand the local real estate landscape as well as your unique needs and goals. Through our local market expertise, sophisticated and data driven marketing solutions and collaborative global network, the power of Engel & Völkers is at work on your behalf. Our goal is to deliver you desired results, to not only meet, but exceed your expectations, and to provide you with peace of mind as a trusted partner standing beside you through every step of the selling process.
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Preparing to Sell
Scale Back & Organize Deep Clean Paint Walls & Details Remove Personal Items Upgrade Lighting Update Appliances Refinish Wood Floors & Update Carpets Conduct Maintenance Checks
Preparing your property to list is one of the most important parts of this process, considering that these efforts can impact the time it may take for your property to sell and its sales price. Together, the most of your sale, including:
The Power of Staging
When visiting your property, the goal is to strengthen a potential buyer’s ability to envision your house as their own. In fact, 81% of buyers say property staging makes it easier to visualize the property as their future home.1 This can be as simple as rearranging furniture and making a few decor adjustments to highlight your property’s best features and prompt potential purchasers to make an offer.
Working with an Engel & Völkers advisor provides you with access to an extensive suite of marketing capabilities, inclusive of local expertise and global reach.
Property staging will help present your property at its best, as well as to capture the emotion of the buyer, who will be making one of the biggest purchases of their lifetime.
Your property is our focus. At Engel & Völkers, we draw on our extensive experience and up-to-date market statistics balanced with your goals and timeline to determine the optimal asking price to list your property. By conducting a market analysis with a local expert as well as understanding potential buyer objections and the key advantages of your property, we will recommend the ideal pricing strategy to sell your property.
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Establishing a Listing Strategy
Develop a Marketing Strategy
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Our iconic shops are recognized around the globe by travelers. The sight of an Engel & Völkers shop wherever it may be, brings to mind the same expectation of high-end service and exceptional real estate.
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GIVING YOU THE EDGE Online exposure provides your property the greatest reach. Your listing’s journey begins on evrealestate.com and continues through our exclusive Extensive Domestic & Global Exposure (EDGE) platform. EDGE provides unprecedented reach, placing your property in front of qualified consumers whether they’re next door, in the Americas or abroad.
YOUR PROPERTY BY DESIGN Capturing the most desirable and distinctive aspects of your property is an important foundation of any marketing strategy. With professional photography, virtual tours and listing film capabilities, paired with the iconic Engel & Völkers branding, your property, from its broader attributes to its finest details, will captivate potential buyers.
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OFFERS & NEGOTIATIONS Engel & Völkers is dedicated to acting in the best interest of each client. When it comes to negotiating the ideal terms and prices, Engel & Völkers advisors represent their clients with skill, dedication and transparency.
MARKETING MEASURES From niche mailings and digital campaigns, to print advertising and inclusion in exclusive Engel & Völkers publications and platforms, there is nothing ordinary about the way your property is positioned and presented to the market, locally, regionally and globally.
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DATA DRIVEN INSIGHTS MaX, Engel & Völkers’ proprietary marketing intelligence platform determines the marketing channels that most effectively reach and influence consumers most likely to purchase your property.
SHOW TIME Scheduling time for potential buyers to visit your house may seem overwhelming. We’ll help you determine the right approach based on your goals, situation and schedule, whether that includes open houses, private showings or a combination of both. Through clear and open communication, we ensure that you, and your property, are prepared throughout the process.
CONTRACT TO CLOSE Once an offer is accepted, your advisor will guide you through the final stages of the selling journey, including managing your transaction with utmost care, closing preparations and after sale services to support you.
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STRATEGIZE A smooth and successful move is only possible with a plan. Select a moving day to work toward. Identify and engage a moving company as soon as possible – Engel & Völkers is happy to make a local recommendation.
Packing Tips
Separate your valuables and important documents, and keep them with you during the move. Prepare a ‘Start-up Kit’ of items and box those up to take with you as well. This way if your belongings arrive late, or you are delayed in unpacking, you will have what you need immediately on hand. Label boxes by items and room to make unpacking an easier process.
Moving Checklist
PACK Purchase your moving supplies including boxes, moving labels, bubble wrap etc. and begin packing items that won’t be needed between now and your move date. These include things like decorations, photos and off season clothing. Then, schedule how and when to pack remaining items based on room or another category that will make the unpacking process easier.
DECLUTTER AND DONATE Before you begin packing up boxes, take inventory of your furniture and other belongings to decide what to keep and what to purge. If items are not worth the effort of packing, moving and unpacking, consider donating, selling or discarding them.
CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS Make sure to not only update your address with friends, family and service providers, but also any mailing clubs, subscriptions and utility companies for both ending services and activating them at your new address.
MOVING DAY This is the day when your moving strategy pays off and your focus can be on saying goodbyes and looking forward to what’s next. If possible, leave your appliance manuals and warranty information for the new owner and bring all sets of keys, garage door openers and any similar loose items with your advisor or at the property.
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FINAL PREPARATIONS If you’ve followed the steps above, you should have just a few remaining tasks like minor patch and paint jobs, emptying the pantry and cleaning, alongside packing up final items.
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Experience Engel & Völkers
t Engel & Völkers, we strive to maintain clients for life. The sale of one property may present the opportunity to find your next home locally, or in one of our many locations across the country or even around the world. Through our network of trusted real estate advisors we can guide and support you every step of the way now and into the future.
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Live Your Luxury
We look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate our process, precision and passion for service, so that you can focus on living your luxury.
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