Monica Paredes is a Realtor associate with Coldwell Banker working in Miami.
What was your first job in the realty industry? I started in my real estate career in 1996. I have been working in Coldwell Banker for 18 years.
What do you do to relax when you’re stressed? I love to run and work out.
Where did you grow up? I was born in Panama and lived there until 1990 and moved to Miami.
Growing up, what did you want to be? I wanted to have my own line of clothes. I love fashion!
If you could have lunch with a well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why? Princess Diana…She was devoted to her sons and to charity. One of the most influential woman and an adored members of the British Royal Family.
Where is your favorite place to hang out? Fisher Island ….with my daughters and my babies…they are the love of my life!
What do you love most about the industry? The satisfaction of finding the perfect home for my clients and helping owners to sell a home is a great achievement.
How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents? Professionalism, dedication and high-quality services to all my clients.
What is the most difficult aspect of your job? Nothing is easy in this field, but hard work and dedication to detail will prove to be most succesfull.
Where do you go to network and meet new clients? Networking wherever you go is the key to meeting new clients.
What was the last good movie you saw or book you read? The Notebook.
What is your favorite restaurant? Zuma.
Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Miami? Santa Maria by Hugo Colombo.
What kind of car do you drive? Mercedes Benz SLK 350.
Smartphone or paper? Smartphone.
What is your favorite place after Miami? New York.
What is your advice for someone new to the industry? To be successful in real estate, you must always and consistently put your client’s best interests first.
What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app? iPhone.
Who are your favorite people to follow on Twitter? Dr. Mehmet OZ, Ellen Degeneres and Coco Rocha.
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