"Malibu is the Riviera of the United States."
- Susan Monus, quoted in the Los Angeles Times

As one of Malibu’s top luxury real estate agents for more than 30 years, Susan Monus stands for success. Susan is currently Coldwell Banker Realty’s 2023 No. 1 agent in the Malibu office and ranked in the Top 5 in Greater Los Angeles. A proven ambassador of luxury living, Susan skillfully opens doors and closes deals for leaders in business, politics, sports, and entertainment. With over 500 homes sold locally, Susan is an innovative marketer, a savvy negotiator and a creative problem solver. Susan is also known for being a skilled listener and communicator.  She works tirelessly for her clients to obtain top dollar when selling their luxury Malibu home or estate.  Additionally, she works relentlessly on behalf of a Buyer searching for the right property and navigating the purchase of their Malibu dream home.  

Susan is an exclusive member of Coldwell Banker Realty's prestigious International Luxury Alliance, a small group of approximately 70 agents working in concert locally and internationally to market their homes to the highest level of clientele.

Fiercely dedicated to her craft and to her clients, Susan is known for conducting business with uncompromising integrity, utmost discretion, and steadfast commitment. She can be counted on to put the best interests of her clients first and tenaciously work to protect them. Such efforts continue to play a big part of Susan’s success, resulting in repeat clients and referrals - the real test of stellar performance.

It is evident to all who know her that Susan really cares about the satisfaction of her clients. Ask almost anyone in Malibu and they will tell you Susan is the "hardest working, most passionate" realtor in town. Whether her clients are local, national or international figures, she treats all with the utmost care, consideration and respect for she understands that buying and selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions her clients will make. She also understands that high end clients often demand a supreme level of service, which she prides herself in delivering with both dedication and sophistication. Susan’s efforts have consistently helped her to achieve Coldwell Banker Realty’s highest level of recognition, the Society of Excellence distinction.

Susan's strong work ethic coupled with her seasoned experience and entrepreneurial spirit make her an incomparable partner in fulfilling your every real estate need.

BUSINESS BACKGROUND
Upon graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied business and sociology, Susan worked in New York in the publishing industry at Fortune magazine and in the advertising industry at Grey Advertising. Then, she moved to San Francisco, where she worked in a tax-leveraged leasing business before becoming a real estate agent. Susan was ranked the Number 1 agent in her company prior to moving to Malibu in 1990.

Susan's extensive business and corporate experience have contributed to her success and outstanding representation.

THE ART OF NEGOTIATION
Susan makes deals happen. She has the intangible qualities necessary in an agent to bridge the gap between buyer and seller and successfully navigate the transaction. Her ability to read the nuances of a client and adapt to the situation is what makes her a unique and accomplished agent.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

Success to Susan is related to helping others in need. She shows her appreciation for what she has achieved by giving back through the years to charities and local schools in Malibu. She has generously donated for years to Operation Smile (more than 750 smiles to date) and was extremely honored to receive their John Connor Humanitarian Award at their annual fundraiser in Los Angeles in 2017. In 2010, she was honored by the charity A Place Called Home at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Other charitable endeavors have included Malibu Urgent Care, the Special Education Foundation in Malibu, The Frances T. Monus Foundation for Cancer Research, Stand Up for Cancer, ASPCA, Paralyzed Veterans, Chrysalis, Malibu Labor Exchange, Children’s Lifesaving Foundation, International Medical Corp.,  Make A Wish Foundation, Free Arts for Abused Children, Cystic Fibrosis, Pt. Dume Elementary School, Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, the Shark Fund of Malibu High School, Hand in Hand, City of Hope, Emily Shane Foundation, and Veteran’s Canteen.