Today we’re welcoming Monique Garza of Buy with Mo powered by KW, who was formerly a quality engineer for medical devices. Additionally, she is a city council member for Cottage Grove. She has a strong dedication to making homeownership more accessible, particularly for minorities in Minnesota. Monique shares her journey into real estate, along with her innovative community initiatives such as Paintings with Mo and Movies with Mo.
In this episode:
- How Monique transitioned from a quality engineer to a realtor and city council member.
- Why Monique's personal experience as a landlord inspired her real estate career.
- Why Monique launched an outdoor movie night series, Movies with Mo, in Cottage Grove.
- What Paintings with Mo is and why it benefits Monique's real estate business.
- How Monique dealt with a negative Google review.
- How community engagement is central to Monique's personal and professional growth.
- The ways that Monique empowers first-time and minority homebuyers.
- What the current market looks like and why Monique encourages more owners to sell.
- Why down payment assistance programs are key to making homeownership more accessible.
- How Monique balances her roles in real estate, the community, and government.
- Why community events are an effective way to connect and provide entertainment.
- Why Monique encourages sellers to spiff up their homes in the current market.
- How Monique personally assists clients in preparing their homes for sale.
- Why addressing misconceptions about FHA loans is needed for equal opportunity in real estate.
Contact Monique:
Cell: 763-501-9278
Contact: https://www.linktr.ee/everythingwithmo
Website: https://www.buywithmo.com
