Monica Alpert

Monica Alpert

Real Estate Salesperson

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation Specialist, Property Management
First Time Homebuyers, Experienced buyers and sellers, 

Languages: 
English, Spanish

Education

Brandeis International Business School  - M.A. in International Economics and Finance
Brandeis University - B.A. in Economics with a minor in Math

Certifications:
Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"Monica was outstanding in helping us buying our new home. We were buying from out of state and Monica was so flexible and understanding, especially because we were also a first time buyer, and didn’t know all of the questions and processes (do’s and don’ts, for example). She would proactively provide all the information, which made the process very easy and made us feel like working with someone who had our best interest at heart. She is reliable, responsible, and very knowledgeable about the NJ neighborhoods and areas. We feel fortunate to have found Monica and would recommend her to anyone!

★★★★★
" We have worked with Monica in 3 occasions. First buying our home in 2015 and renting it in a couple occasions (2019) and (2023). In all instances Monica did an outstanding job in listening to our needs and helping us navigate the processes. We highly recommend Monica due to her reliability, sense of urgency and great ability to make the process seamless and easy. In all occasions, we had very positive outcomes and will welcome the opportunity to work with her again.

★★★★★
" We are first time buyer and Monica makes our buying experience really smoothly. She is always showing up ahead of time, very responsive with our messages, and gave us great suggestions and comments on the house we looked at. She is also impressed us with her negotiation skill and help up a lot on the offers and all the steps after the offer have been accepted. We had great experience with her and highly recommend Monica!

★★★★★
" My wife and I recently purchased a home (June 2022) with Monica as our realtor. We found her to be very informed, transparent and responsive to our needs in an especially demanding market. Moving from Chicago, we were not familiar with the area and Monica did an excellent job matching our needs for both home and location. Beyond the home itself, Monica was able to provide excellent references for other critical parts of the home buying process, such as lenders, real estate lawyer and even contractors after the purchase of the home. Her relationships with these partners provided us an important advantage in the home purchase process. We would strongly recommend Monica and her team for your home purchase needs.

★★★★★
" Monica helped us finally buy a home after a 1+ year-long search in a highly competitive market and then sell our previous home afterward. She's razor-sharp in her knowledge of many towns, the home buying and selling processes, local code ordinances, and the key inspections. She recommended a sewer line inspection when we bought the home, and we're very fortunate that she did because the inspection found a very costly issue that the seller subsequently addressed. On the selling side, she provided great advice on what improvements were necessary or worthwhile, and collectively they helped attract lots of interest and multiple offers. The realty group that she's a part of is also fantastic and very supportive, and they have a select network of professional references from attorneys to contractors, all of whom that we worked with were also great. Monica also has keen instincts for pricing homes well (both as buyer and seller), how competitive offers for a home will be, and how a home could/would present many years down the road in a potentially different market (something that could be easily overlooked in the rush to buy). We're very choosy, but Monica is super patient, genuine, caring, friendly, flexible, and responsive, and always has a positive outlook and attitude. With Monica, you get a true professional of the highest integrity who works tirelessly and faithfully for her clients. In short, Monica is exceptional!

★★★★★
"We could not have asked for a better real estate professional than Monica to help us with our home purchase recently. We started working with Monica during the summer of 2020 to find our new home. Aside from the knowledge, expertise and responsiveness, Monica is personable, approachable and incredibly patient. Monica guided us through the process effortlessly and ultimately brought us to our dream home. Monica has impeccable attention to detail which was invaluable to my husband and I. Monica is the best, whether you are looking for your first home or your fourth.

★★★★★
"Monica is highly professional. Fall 2020 she helped me sell my condo and really was extremely helpful and guided me through the entire process. She understands the region and the industry so the advice she gives is spot on. I would definitely use her again!!!

★★★★★
"Monica helped us find the perfect home! She never gave up and always tried to find a home that fit our ever changing needs. I can safely and happily recommend her to any one that is looking for a home.

Monica was so wonderful to work with! As first time home buyers we really needed some extra hand holding throughout the process and Monica did just that. She answered any and all of our questions throughout the process, she was reliable, honest and very responsive. We highly recommend Monica!

★★★★★
"We found Monica entirely accidental. My boyfriend and I were spending a random Sunday afternoon going around to open houses. He wanted to start looking into buying homes; I was not really into that idea. I love living in NYC, and moving to NJ was never in my line of “dreams.” We went into this one open house, and we met Monica. From the first greet, you could tell how much of a warm personality she had. She was extremely friendly and open. I right away felt that if I met her anywhere else, we could have been friends. We told her what we were doing and how the condo she was showing was out of our budget. We stated that we needed a yard for our dog and needed to be in travel distance to NYC. We gave Monica our information, not thinking anything of it. We had also given a lot of other people our information. We did go out with another realtor, and we were not feeling it. The realtor we first went with was not showing us anything on our list, was also out of our budget, and far away from the City. After this, I expected all relators to be this way; I was proven wrong. We ended up meeting with Monica, and right away, we knew she was on our team. Monica never showed us anything out of our budget; she respected that we have a budget and wanted to stay in those lines. She worked extremely hard to meet everything that was on “our wish list.” She never once pushed us on any house, never once hurried us through. Monica would send us emails of houses that she thought we would like. She would always text us and answer any questions we may have had. Monica knew a lot of inside information about the town we wanted to live in and suggested other towns we might want to look into. She looked into other stuff about the area the house was in as well, like schools. Even though we don’t have children, she told us it was something to think about. Things we didn’t know to look for, Monica did. The process of bidding on a house was straightforward because of Monica. She told us exactly what to do and what to expect. In total, we put two bids in on two different houses. If it wasn’t for Monica, I don’t know if we would have continued looking for homes. I felt very at ease with her guidance and knowledge. We completely trusted her with everything we did. Our process of buying a house was unusual because of the sellers’ requirements. We had 11 people also bid on the house that we ended up getting. Monica was the one who got us our home. She was the one that told us exactly what to do. Monica went through everything with us step by step. She never once got annoyed with us; she answered every single call and text message. She gave us recommendations on which companies to use when doing the walk-thru of the house. We ended up having to wait two months to move into our house because of the seller’s requirements. During those two months, Monica would still call us and text us updates on what was going on. I 100% know if Monica weren’t our person, I would have given up looking for houses. From June to October, we were in contact with Monica for the process of searching, bidding, and buying our home. Which is unusual, but that is what you get when 11 other people bid on the same house. Monica made this process incredibly stress free for us. The whole process of buying a home, moving, biding is extremely taxing. Having Monica made everything easier for us. She was always at our side and looking out for our best interest. I would 100% still go to Monica or recommend her to our friends who are looking to buy homes.

About Monica
As a local real estate expert, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the process of buying and selling homes. Residing in Short Hills, I stay deeply attuned to the real estate trends in this area and neighboring towns. Having relocated several times throughout my life, I understand firsthand the challenges and stresses involved in buying or selling a home and settling into a new community. I am committed to providing first-class, worry-free service to my clients, ensuring a smooth and successful experience. With over 19 years of combined experience as a Realtor and homebuilder, I have a well-rounded perspective on the real estate market. As a homebuilder, my business partner and I built more than 60 custom homes in Charlotte, NC, focusing on detail, organization, and perseverance, which contributed to our success. I hold a Master's Degree in International Economics and Finance and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Brandeis University, as well as a Graphic Design Degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. By blending my analytical expertise with creative problem-solving, I consistently achieve impressive results for my clients. My dedication to exemplary customer satisfaction and ability to manage transactions of any scale set me apart in the industry. Born and raised in Peru, I am fluent in Spanish, allowing me to assist a diverse clientele. I have been happily married to Joel for 28 years, and we are proud parents of twin 25-year-old daughters. In my free time, I enjoy exercising and reading. I will be honored to assist with all your real estate needs, whether you’re searching for your next home, selling your current one, looking for an investment property, or buying a second home.

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