As founder of OliveHomes.com alongside her husband David, Monica brings over a decade of real estate experience to everything the company does — having worked across every corner of the business, from client relations and operations to marketing and sales.

That breadth of knowledge isn't just a career footnote; it shapes the way she works every day.

"Knowing the business inside out means I can truly understand what each person on the team needs to do, and make sure we're all giving our clients the very best."

What sets Monica apart, beyond her experience, is her ability to connect. Fluent in French, Russian, Romanian, Portuguese and English, she brings clients into the conversation in their own language — a rare and genuinely valuable quality in the international world of Algarve property.

When she steps away from the office, you'll likely find her on the beach with a book in hand. For Monica, the Portuguese coastline isn't just a backdrop — it's a reminder of why so many people fall in love with this country in the first place.

"We don't appreciate enough the beauty that surrounds us here. The warmth, the breeze — there's something truly therapeutic about it. I can completely lose myself."