Denise Montalvo
Compass

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

Highlights *
16 recent sales
$320K - $1.71M
31 days on market
LHC
15+ years experience
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.

Ratings & Reviews
4.9

Ted Jarvis & Chin O Bell
CA - Sep 9, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Cari Alter
Marin, CA - Aug 24, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I was torn choosing between 3 really nice and knowledgeable realtors in the beginning. I chose Denise because she seemed really interested in understanding my unusually complex situation, more like a friend than someone I'd just met. And I was impressed by her being a top producer in the county. I knew what a huge amount of work it was for her to have sold 16 homes in the previous year, so I knew she was a hard worker.

We contracted right before covid which then changed my moving plans. So I was on again, off again several times over a couple of years. She stuck with me through it all. She insisted I'd do best if my home was vacant. So I needed a hard money loan to buy a new home before I sold. This opened a whole new can of worms and stress. Including that we were listing coming into the slow season. Denise offered comfort and wise advice through it all. I was most resistant to hiring a very expensive stager but I kept falling back on Denise's experience and it was the best thing! I know it was that which made us get 5 offers all way above asking price. I'm so grateful I chose Denise.

Betty Booth
Palm Desert, CA - Jul 13, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Denise is simply the best agent in Marin County, and I would highly recommend
her to anyone needing to sell a property.

She is so thorough in everything that she does to prepare your property for sale,
and to get you the top price.

She is nice, kind, and interested in helping you make the sale at the highest
price. She works for your benefit, not her own. She was down on her hands,
and knees fixing my kitchen floor! That was only part of what she did.

How many agents would do that!

I was privileged to have Denise Montalvo as my real estate agent, and that
she became my friend.

She is simply the best around!!!

Barbara Lek
Denver, CO - May 31, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I was not present in California. In spite of this, Denise managed beautifully. We communicated closely at every turn. She helped me improve the property and it sold very well!
Thanks Denise!

Michael and Christine
San Anselmo, CA - Apr 20, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We were very impressed by the way that Denise listened to our needs and understood our situation. She was always accessible with the information that we needed. Nothing slipped through the cracks. She delivered on everything she promised and in a very professional and personable way.

Professional Info

Brokerage

Compass
300 Drakes Landing Rd Ste 120
Larkspur, CA 94904

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
CA 01780793
18 years experience

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 *

San Rafael

  • 4 sales past 3 years
  • 110 days on market
  • $550K median price

Novato

  • 3 sales past 3 years
  • 28 days on market
  • $900K 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.