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SUSAN MONUS Malibu Magazine sat down with one of Coldwell Banker’s Legacy Elite, Susan Monus, to discuss the Malibu real estate market in the wake of the Woolsey Fire.
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n the wake of the devastating fire, at a time when the lives and homes of so many have been affected, Malibu Magazine sat down with one of Coldwell Banker’s Legacy Elite, Susan Monus, to get an understanding of where and how she’s applying her nearly three decades of Malibu real estate experience and expertise to help her fellow Malibu residents rebound and rebuild. Susan received the distinction of being Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s 4th ranked agent nationally for Lease Production in 2017; she was recognized as Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Top 10 agents on the westside in November 2018 and she has closed an impressive 69 Million in sales to date in 2018 with another home currently in escrow. With the advantage of twenty-nine years of local experience and insight at her fingertips and the knowledge gained from having sold approximately four hundred Malibu homes, Susan appears to do it all effortlessly. Consistently ranked in the top 1% internationally, Susan proudly represents Malibu and her clientele with a level of excellence and authority one only obtains from loving what they do and appreciating where they do it. As the
community she loves and the clients she caters to, look for answers in the aftermath of the Woolsey fire, Susan is not just uniquely positioned to help but more importantly, grateful to do so. HOW ARE YOU HELPING CLIENTS THROUGH THIS CHALLENGING TIME IN OUR COMMUNITY?
Most immediately and importantly, I’ve been able to help people who lost or were displaced from their homes move into short and long term leases so that their lives can return to some degree of normalcy. Fortunately, I have always been active in both the lease and sale market in Malibu. With an amazing portfolio of beach and landside properties, I was in an immediate position to assist and the phone started to ring. I am grateful for everyone that I was able to place in a home. I look forward to helping more people get settled with each new lease listing I put on the market. HOW HAS YOUR NEARLY THREE DECADES OF MALIBU REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE PREPARED YOU FOR THIS?
Since coming to Malibu in January 1990 to live on Point Dume with my then boyfriend and now dear husband, Fred,
I’ve seen and experienced any number of natural disasters from fires to mudslides to earthquakes. Each took its toll and had its costs to be sure but what has always outweighed the risks, is the sheer beauty of Malibu and the resiliency of our exceptional residents. As a realtor, local knowledge and relationships are invaluable. That knowledge and those relationships have a way of growing together both over time and through natural disasters like this one. I am here to help however I can. HAVE YOU SOLD ANYTHING SINCE THE FIRE?
As a matter of fact, I listed a property since the fire and currently have it in escrow. I have other buyers that are actively looking for properties. These are all great signs. WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON FOR MALIBU IN 2019?
People make major life decisions over the holidays because they have time to spend discussing their goals and dreams. This year more than ever there will be some soul searching. Adversity has a way of creating a spotlight and I expect there may be more interest in Malibu than ever MM before. I hope to see you here!
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