If you are ever in the market to buy or sell a home, DO NOT PASS UP your chance to work with the AMAZING Olga Menendez at David Lyng Real Estate in Carmel California! As buyers, new to the area from Southern California, it was an honor to partner with her in our house-hunting adventure. Olga is 1000% professional, knowledgeable, has your back the whole way through every part of the process and beyond, extremely patient, and is a genuinely big hearted, warm, fun person to go through what is typically a very stressful time. If you're looking for someone who will be fully present for you and your needs in your search, Olga Menendez is the one. With 28 years experience in real estate in the Monterey Peninsula, she knows every nook and cranny of all the areas and knew where best to help steer us to what we were looking for while always respecting our budget. When going to consider a property, Olga would already have all information, disclosures, etc. in hand so we could have the best information up front on the place. She is a phenomenal conduit - through her many, many years in the field and her match-making personality (in the best way possible) she has connections to everything we ever asked for and more - and we asked for a lot. She always had a resource or solution to anything that we asked for or that came up. She is legendary - the mere mention of her name to other realtors we met at open houses or any tradespeople, inspectors etc. always brought a beaming smile to their face and a warm welcome of what they could do for us on our journey to help out in any way. Working with Olga is like having a kindly, warm, mother-bear who takes the very best care of you and your needs while she stands and professionally ‘fights’ for you to get those needs met in every way, every single step of the way. From her many years in the business, knowing all the brokers in the area, she is an expert at working with their personalities in the most professional and fair way and ensured we received what was in any contracts and that nothing was missed. When you sign on to work with Olga, she truly gives you her full attention. She always answered what is known as ‘the big brain question’ - "Are you there for me?” with a whole-hearted Yes! We made many 'out of the box’ inquiries about properties not only on the market, but ones that weren’t but that we’d driven by and liked. She was always curious and open to seeing what might be possible for us. Olga had us viewing upcoming homes that had not yet hit the market, as well as ones that had barely touched the market. We were already set up with appointments to see if they fit our criteria or could be something great that we might not have considered. We are an older couple who are very particular in what we were looking for. All communication with Olga was always a clear open channel, extremely swift and easy which we greatly appreciated. She and her support team at David Lyng Real Estate, as well as all her resources, vendors, escrow, everyone involved in any part of our journey were smoothly connected and pleasant. Coming to us through Olga, we always got that they were happy to working for us. If Olga was ever out of town, it didn’t stop us feeling like we were important. The wonderful Sygale Lomas, Monterey County Brokerage Manager at David Lyng, 'picked up the baton’ and kept the search going seamlessly with as much professionalism, enthusiasm, availability and fun without missing a step at any time. Both Olga Menendez and Sygale Lomas are a fabulous team. My husband and I felt ‘held’ throughout the whole house buying experience by them. It always felt like they had our best interests at heart in genuine ways. Olga and Sygale, humble as they are, are very well respected, at the top of their industry and are very involved in many facets of the community. And yet, they somehow made us feel like they always had time for us and made us a priority. Even during the odd slow week of listings, Olga always found the time to check in with us to see how our week was going, to support us in a myriad of ways or share favorite local baked goods. We certainly received full service…although we actually did have to pay for the house Olga found for us :), but other than that, every detail (and much more) was always excellently taken care of by Olga and her 'well-oiled', joyful team at David Lyng Real Estate in Carmel, California. We are so very grateful to have met and worked with Olga Menendez.

It is with great pleasure and distinct confidence that we recommend Olga Menendez for any real estate needs. As veterans of the corporate relocation process—having moved eight times throughout my career—we have developed a very sharp sense of what to look for in a real estate professional. When it came time to sell our Monterey home, we interviewed several agents with two non-negotiable goals: sell at full price and adhere to a highly expedited timeline. The moment we met Olga, we knew we had found our partner. Strategy and Insight — With Olga’s deep industry knowledge, we outlined a strategic "critical path" designed to ensure a seamless transition from Monterey to San Diego. To achieve an optimum price, Olga leveraged historical market data and the support of her efficient leadership team—specifically Sygale—to capitalize on two key advantages: • Market Dynamics: Identifying the limited local inventory and high demand for our home’s specific privacy and family-friendly amenities. • Strategic Timing: Targeting the peak selling window of March to May to capitalize on the best available mortgage rates. Execution and Milestones — Olga’s data-driven approach and commitment to our ambitious 30–45 day timeline were truly impressive. Under her guidance, we hit every milestone: • Home Optimization: Based on Olga’s recommendations, we completed a comprehensive inspection and invested in key upgrades, including a full roof replacement, professional painting, and high-end staging to maximize market appeal. • Marketing & Results: Olga’s team executed a high-impact marketing campaign and broker tour. The result? We listed at $2.225M and secured a strong cash offer within just five days. Above and Beyond — While many factors could have derailed such a tight schedule, Olga managed the process with a level of precision that felt almost magical. She created the plan, and we followed her lead. To top off an already stellar experience, Olga went a step further by interviewing and vetting a referral agent for us in San Diego. She has transitioned from being our realtor to a friend for life. Olga, thank you for making a complex process look easy. You didn’t just list our home; you engineered a success.

Olga Menendez stands far above the rest of the realtors we have worked with over the last 40 plus years. In 2010 when we thought we might want to retire to the Monterey Peninsula, she showed me 32 houses from Carmel Valley to Pebble Beach and Seaside. Then my husband, Olga and I revisited the top eight and ended up with a fantastic 84-year-old house in Old Town Monterey. We thought we’d stay forever—and then grandkids came along. When we decided to move near them, no question as to the realtor we wanted. Olga and her team worked hard for four months helping us get the house ready, connecting us with professionals to get everything done in a timely basis. She also helped to create the marketing materials and advertise the property through all the right channels. Within 72 hours of the house going on the market, we had a very good offer. She successfully guided us throughout the closing process, and all went very smoothly. If you are looking for an agent who will work hard for you, pay attention to all the details, and always keep you well-informed, we recommend you reach out to Olga.

Olga Menendez was my real estate agent when I recently sold a house in Pacific Grove, CA. She did a great job every step of the way. I  was always in the loop regarding the many decisions that had to be made every day prior to the sale of the house. Olga was thorough, always knew whom to contact - mainly tradespeople, but also very knowledgeable about county rules and regulations. Simply put, I could not have done this without her!  Olga gave excellent advice based on her knowledge of the real estate industry. In addition, she was delightful to work with. I can't imagine having any other agent.  Many thanks for all your excellent work! 

My wife Jeanette and I were looking for a realtor to sell our house in Monterey. We decided the best way to accomplish this was to go to open houses in the area. Olga had that “Wow” factor. She came over that night and we listed our house with her. We felt an immediate friendship. We couldn’t be happier with the result. Quick sale. Full price. All of our transactions have been very smooth and beyond satisfaction. Olga really, really knows what’s going on in the market. Most of all she listens to your needs. I would recommend Olga to anyone looking for an exceptional realtor.

Olga provided my husband and me with an unparalleled level of genuine old-fashioned professional service while we were looking for a home, going through escrow, and hiring contractors to inspect the home we finally decided on. She is a very positive thinker, fully aware of available properties that matched our interest, plus willing to suggest neighborhoods that we might not have considered. She sincerely listened to our concerns and provided appropriate feedback. She literally mothered us the entire way; that is, we could call, text, or email her at any hour and she would immediately respond with pertinent information. We can not imagine any realtor more highly qualified and dedicated than Olga.

Working with Olga made buying and selling a home in Carmel simple. She’s the type of Carmel “insider” you want working for you… she knows the area, the market and what her customers need. And she delivers.

Olga Menendez is one of a kind. Not afraid of hard work, Olga is highly efficient and she always gets the job done as quickly as possible. We have been fortunate to work with Olga on several transactions and she has always impressed us with her honesty and her professionalism. She is an excellent communicator and she is well connected in the community.

Last August, my husband and I came to San Francisco and areas to the north and east with the idea of relocating in retirement. After a discouraging week, we headed south. As we came into Monterey, we saw an open house sign and decided to follow the arrows. The house wasn’t for us, but we really liked the realtor, Olga Menendez, with whom we met again as we ended up spending the rest of our trip time on the peninsula. From there, Olga helped us with everything from finding a realtor to sell our house in Denver to locating doctors in Monterey. During a second trip in October, she patiently and cheerfully accompanied me to over 30 homes. Then, we repeated the top ones when my husband flew in. Since we were out of state, Olga handled a myriad of details for us until the day finally came in December when she met us at our new home and handed us the keys. We walked in and found a huge welcome basket on the kitchen island – from Olga. She is a true professional!