Agent Kim Bartholomay:
A Pro with Property and Pups Written by Morgan Eastwood with photography by Sherman Chu Monterey Coast Realty agent Kim Bartholomay has a special knack for helping those looking for a home. With a nuanced professional background, Bartholomay has developed a wide range of skills and lively outlook on life that make her an exceptional Realtor. As an involved member of the board of directors at Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, Bartholomay also uses her benevolent traits to contribute to her beloved Monterey Peninsula in more ways than one. “My heart is always my community. I love being with people, I love helping people, I love serving people, and I love connecting with my people.”
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Monterey Coast Homes | January 2024
Bartholomay has worked on the Jamal Noorzoy Residential team since September of 2022, and says it’s a great fit. “He’s my mentor, and I couldn’t have aligned with a better person. He’s the perfect person to raise me in this industry.” Becoming a Realtor is Bartholomay’s latest endeavor, but was far from her first. “I never in my wildest dreams thought I’d be selling real estate. My interests—or what I thought my interests were—were something else, but it allows me to be who I’m supposed to be. I mean, you do so many different things in real estate. Those things just completely aligned with my personality and who I am. And