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About Monica Lenches Impact Real Estate

At Monica Lenches Impact Real Estate, we know that buying or selling your home impacts your vision and long-term goals. We collaborate with your team of trusted advisors to create a process that combines traditional real estate services with comprehensive, holistic real estate planning to ensure that your decisions are aligned with your long-term financial goals and estate planning.

As Socially Responsible Realtors at Monica Lenches Impact Real Estate, we redefine the real estate process as a values-driven experience, fostering a positive move towards environmental and social solutions, community building, and a culture of gratitude. Every time we close escrow, a portion of our commission is donated to a high-impact non-profit dedicated to both internal and external sustainability—supporting vital initiatives that enhance mental and emotional wellness and promote environmental stewardship.

Our Team

We know that the choice to buy or sell a home is part of your greater life's vision and goals. Our team provides a high-impact, multi-faceted experience brought to you through a  wealth of knowledge that spans decades in the Santa Barbara market. We pair that with a team of vetted professionals to create an optimal experience for you. Our purpose is to be the wind beneath the wings of high impact business and nonprofit leaders, so you can soar to greater heights and make your greatest contribution right where you  live. 

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Monica Lenches

IMPACT REALTOR® | SRES | CERTIFIED LIFE COACH
CA DRE# 1081461

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Bob Ruccione

BROKER | OWNER
CA DRE# 544022

Kelly Lazarus

Kelly Lazarus

EXECUTIVE MANAGER

Our Values

Start With Kindness

This is the heart of how we work with our clients and within our community. We believe all negotiations should be win-win, with everyone treated with respect, dignity and kindness.

Require Integrity

Integrity for ourselves, the professionals we recommend and the people we work withWe live our values. Our values are embedded in our work, our relationships, and everything we do.

Champion Environmental & Social Change

We actively promote local businesses that share our values and do their part to preserve Santa Barbara’s natural beauty and character. Monica is also in the process of getting the NAR’s Green Designation to be able to educate her clients and the community on sustainable building practices.

Prioritize Quality Over Quantity

We believe the quality of the experience and the quality of our relationships are just as important as the outcome, which means we limit the number of clients we take on to ensure you get our undivided attention.

Embrace the Village

We believe in the power of support that a strong team of advisors can provide to ensure that the decision to buy or sell is made within the context of your larger life vision. We actively collaborate with your team of advisors so you can benefit from their expertise and objective guidance. If you don’t already have a team in place, we can introduce you to best-in-class advisors, contractors and vendors who share our strong core values.

Inspire Gratitude

We believe in showing gratitude for the many privileges we’ve enjoyed along the way, and when we close on a property, we donate 1% of our commission to the Planet and 1% to People through nonprofits of our clients’ choosing.

Non-profits We’ve Contributed To In The Past Include:

Women’s Economic Ventures, United Boys & GIrls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Heifer International, The Fund for Santa Barbara, The Santa Barbara Foiundation, CALM, CARE4PAWS, and Direct Relief International.

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Meet Monica Lenches

Realtor, SRES, Certified Life Coach
DRE#: 01081461

Reach Out To Monica:
(805) 689-1300
[email protected]

Let me tell you about the time I stepped back from real estate. It was 2008, and I had enough of a nest egg to pursue a calling to explore documentary filmmaking. It was wonderful experience! I made an award-winning short film about the effects of media violence on children and was poised to turn this short film into a feature length film. I thought this was how I could serve the world and make it better.

What also happened in 2008: The market crashed. Real estate crashed. I lost the nest-egg and needed a way to rebuild it… so I went back to real estate. But I’d never loved the culture of closing people on buying or selling, of hustling for clients and commissions, of competing with other agents.

In a coaching session with my mentor, Lynn Stewart, everything changed. I realized that I wasn’t passionate about real estate because I had been trained to think of it as a transaction. So I became obsessed with finding a way to serve my clients in a deeper, more meaningful way, to deliver more than a new home or a high selling price — to deliver an experience that would enrich their lives.

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In Your Words

"With Monica you not only have a knowledgeable, talented and respected real estate agent with over 22 years experience, you have a personal ally who is committed to finding you the right home and protecting your best interest throughout the process. Moreover, the most wonderful part about working with Monica is that she brings a unique expertise to her practice - she is professionally trained in personal and business coaching and deeply understands the emotional side of buying a home. Monica's skill in helping us get clear about our objectives and supporting us unconditionally, helped us have a wonderful home buying experience. My husband and I have referred several colleagues and friends to her, and all have raved about their experience. We give Monica our highest possible recommendation!"

Chris Sneathen and Dr. Britt Andreatta

 

With Us

Bringing together a team of trusted advisors with passion, dedication, and resources to create an elevated and impactful real estate experience.

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