Monica Penaranda

Monica is a Licensed Associate Broker and a member of the top producing Jintoorkar Team at Douglas Elliman.

While her work is fast-paced, Monica is remarkably relaxed. She is a master at problem-solving and will provide "Out of the box" service to her clients, Sellers, Buyers and landlords alike. "We pursue EXCELLENCE together with a filtered team of professionals in their fields to give your property the most suitable solutions to be competitive in today's market".

Monica believes in trusting your instinct when it comes to finding a home or investment. “Because it's an emotional undertaking as well as a big financial step, you must feel completely satisfied with the end result. To do that it requires educating you on my part as far as to the current market conditions, buying vs. renting, co-ops vs. condos (especially if you are an international buyer) and the value between neighborhoods to empower your decision.”

As an Upper East Side property owner, she is always happy to share her personal perspective on the vibrant New York City real estate market, and help you find your perfect lifestyle fit. She represents more than a handful of landlords and homeowners in the city with 10 buildings in her portfolio. She specializes in condos, rentals and investment properties with a keen eye on Upside.

Born in Colombia and fluent in Spanish, Monica was raised on Long Island. She holds a B.S. in Geological Science from Columbia University and is a GIA Graduate Gemologist with Jewelry and mineral business background. When not busy showing properties and doing deals, she spends time with her teenagers and practicing yoga to unwind from her busy day.

With a creative eye and a business mind, Monica represents her clients with a very hands-on approach and expert negotiation skills to take you to the closing table.