Working in real estate is about making dreams come true. You deserve a Realtor dedicated to helping nurture your dreams and your investment. Together with my network of experts, I am committed to making this a positive and successful process by providing world-class service every step of the way.
My real estate experience includes residential, office space, light industrial/flex space, renting & leasing, and international relocation (specializing in moves to and from Mexico). I am also fluent in Spanish.
I have lived in Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Greenville, SC; Charlotte, NC; Miami, FL; Houston, TX, and Fort Mill/Tega Cay, SC, which has been my home for almost 20 years.
Prior to becoming a Realtor, I ran a consulting firm with a specialty in sales channel development in foreign markets. Before that I ran a wax specialties business with my husband serving customers in over 40 countries, among them Brazil, Germany, Mexico, China, Argentina, and South Africa, while representing a wide variety of industries such as oil refining, adhesives, investment casting, chewing gum, tires, and, of course, candles.
My real estate industry career began in 1997 working as an Online Sales Manager/Product Manager with knightridder.com in Charlotte, North Carolina, where I was responsible for launching several websites and products with a concentration in real estate. Later I would join the real estate sales team at The Charlotte Observer.
Education:
- Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Tuck, WBENC Executive Program, 2007
- Wake Forest University Babcock Graduate School of Management, Executive Program 2007
- Tufts University, BA, Political Science, 1993
- Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Honors:
- Appointed by Secretary of Commerce to the SC Export District Export Council 2008-2010
- Wake Forest Family Business Center, Member of Advisory Board 2007-2010
- Winner 2007 Dorothy B. Brothers Executive Scholarship Program, Bank of America
- US Dept. of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency Atlanta Regional Minority Exporter of the Year 2006
- South Carolina Small Business Exporter of the Year Award 2005
- U.S. Commerce Department Export Achievement Award Winner 2005
- Diversity Business Magazine 2008 Top 50 Diversity Owned Businesses in South Carolina (#2)
- Diversity Business Magazine 2008 Top 100 Woman Owned Businesses in South Carolina (#2)
- Diversity Business Magazine 2008 Top 100 Privately Held Businesses in South Carolina
- Diversity Business Magazine 2008 Top 500 Hispanic American Owned Businesses in the US (#94)
- Diversity Business Magazine 2008Top 500 Woman Owned Businesses in the US (#273)
- Charlotte Homebuilders Association Sales & Marketing Council Internet Marketing Chair
I live in Tega Cay with my husband, 2 children, 1 Labrador, 2 cats, and our extended family. In my free time, I love to read, travel, cook and knit.
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Testimonials
"In the wake of an economy ravaged by COVID, personal challenges related to a divorce and the costs and stresses associated with such a life altering event, and a market seeming flipped to favor sellers over buyers, Christine did in a few weeks what others would have been unable or unwilling to do if given months. She found me a home, helped me with finding a broker when mine couldn’t be reached (COVID) and walked me personally through the closing loan documents in my car (COVID). Beyond that she went with me to do the walk through and, months after the deal was complete, thought enough about me to bring me a pie on Thanksgiving. She also gave me a personal thank you gift customary for a broker however for me, it is something I will truly cherish the rest of my life. She is not just a mere Real Estate Agent, she is someone who will look and look until she finds the house you want that checks the boxes you requested. In my view, she is a homemaker. Please use her as an agent."
-Ian Edwards, Client
"La experiencia en lo personal comprando nuestra casa con Christine Montes fue increíble. Lo intentamos varias veces con otros Realtor y perdimos mucho dinero con otros Realtor, en cambio y ella nos ayudó a negociar una excelente propiedad, buena área para nuestro hijo, y sobre todo la revisión de cada detallada de propiedad que nos mostraba. Muchas gracias Christine siempre agradecido. - Álvaro Palacios, Cliente"
-Alvaro Palacios, Client
"Christine was our realtor to purchase our current home. She went above and beyond to assist us to purchase a great house in a very short period of time. Due to the COVID and us living out of state, we heavily relied on her expertise to find the right house. She traveled multiple states, neighborhoods and showcased many houses until we find the right one. What we liked a lot about her was how much she was invested into the process. She was looking for a house as if she was looking for herself. She pointed out many things during the virtual tours that we wouldn’t otherwise realized. We never felt rushed. In the end not only did we have a trustable professional realtor but also a neighbor and a friend. We are grateful for all her services and recommend her without any hesitation. "
-Devrim Ozdemir, Client
"“Christine was a pleasure to work with! We met her at an open house in Baxter Villiage 3 years ago. Our son and family live in SC, so we were thinking of buying a second home.. We walked into an open house just for the fun of it.. Christine was hosting and we had a wonderful conversation with her. Very knowledgeable, kind and friendly. Took her info and kept it handy. Forward 2 years, and we gave her a call.. she was happy to hear from us and she got to work. It took some time, but we found the perfect property and closed in March 2022. We couldn’t be happier with the purchase and working with Christine!” - Val Raccuia, Client"
-Val Raccuia, Client