Denise Montalvo

Compass

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

About
I’m a top-producing Realtor and Certified Global Luxury Specialist, as well as a long-term resident of Marin. In 2023, I received the Marin County Agent of the Year award from Rate My Agent for my client satisfaction.
When I'm not selling real estate, I love to spend time running the trails of Marin and taking pictures along the way. I'm known as the "Realtor on the Move – Keeping Pace with the Market." I keep up with the latest trends and developments in the area so that I can provide you with the most up-to-date information and guidance.
Real estate is about more than just finding the perfect home; it's also about navigating the complex market and making informed decisions along the way. Selling real estate in a competitive market demands skill and stamina—qualities I bring to every transaction. I leverage my experience to ensure a successful outcome, whether you're buying, selling, or investing.
Highlights *
11
Recent sales
$320K-$1.71M
Price range
$1.1M
Median price
18
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Ratings & Reviews
4.9 (63)

Julie Straton
Villa Rica, GA - Dec 15, 2015

As a Realtor for a quarter century myself the choice of an agent to represent my California property was critical. The home was my mothers and held huge sentimental value to me. Denise was compassionate, concerned, involved and diligent about every detail. I could not have made a better choice. The house was under contract within 4 days of the list sting hitting MLS and it brought a bidding war pushing the price to an undreamed figure. I consider myself very lucky to have found an agent with heart and courage. Yes, I would recommend Denise Montalvo most highly!!!

It takes bravery to negotiate strongly for a client's needs, particularly if there's chance of losing what seems like otherwise a great deal. Denise was calm and cool under pressure. If she was nervous about our position, she never let on.

Verified by RealSatisfied

Linda Wosskow
Novato, CA - Sep 15, 2015

Denise successfully sold my condo in Novato at Scottsdale Way
working with her was delight. Her diligence and support (to my completely pathetic emotional state sometimes) was wonderful, she was always calm and kind and on top of every issue that came up.
I will most definitely be happy to recommend her to my friends.

Verified by RealSatisfied

Dennis Chung
Honolulu, HI - Aug 22, 2015

Great professional. Understood my goals and met them.

Verified by RealSatisfied

Mia Runanin
Fairfax, CA - Dec 27, 2014

I felt Denise Montalvo took really beautiful care of us, both selling the house and when we purchased the property in 2008. I felt tremendously safe and cared for. She has a great eye for detail, and I highly recommend her.

Verified by RealSatisfied

Susan Teahan
San Anselmo, CA - Dec 27, 2014

Verified by RealSatisfied

Professional Info

Brokerage

Compass
300 Drakes Landing Rd Ste 120
Larkspur, CA 94904

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
CA 01780793

Awards

  • Top Producer 2023
  • Marin County Agent of the Year, Rate My Agent
  • Certified Full Service Professional 2025
  • Certified Luxury Specialist

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties

Designations

  • LHC

Hobbies

  • Art

Education

San Francisco Academy of Art
Bachelor’s Degree, Graphic Design

Top Cities *

Novato

  • 2 sales past 3 years
  • 28 days on market
  • $860K median price

San Rafael

  • 2 sales past 3 years
  • 118 days on market
  • $1.1M median price

Corte Madera

  • 1 sales past 3 years
  • 22 days on market
  • $1.52M median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.