Gabriela Monroy | Proximity Realty

Gabriela Monroy is a Realtor with Proximity Realty, working as part of a team that supports buyers and sellers across the Greater Richmond area through the full real estate journey. Her focus is on clear, step-by-step guidance, especially for first-time homebuyers and homeowners who haven’t bought or sold in a while and want a refreshed, no-rush walkthrough of today’s process. From touring homes and writing offers to negotiating terms and helping sellers prepare a property for the market, Gabriela’s goal is to stay present from the first conversation through closing, and beyond when clients need follow-up support.

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Customer Experience: What to Expect When Working With Proximity Realty

When you work with Gabriela, you can expect an approach that’s grounded in honesty, responsiveness, and reliability, with a strong emphasis on communication. She aims to set clear expectations early, explain what comes next, and help clients feel informed rather than overwhelmed. For buyers, that means walking through the realities of financing, touring homes that match what you’re truly trying to accomplish, and advocating during negotiations once you find the right fit. For sellers, it starts with an in-home listing appointment where she tours the home with you and explains what “getting market-ready” looks like, including the steps, timing, and how the listing process typically unfolds.

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A big part of Gabriela’s service mindset comes from her background in healthcare, where she learned to stay steady in situations that are both high-stakes and emotionally charged. She brings that same patience and detail-orientation into real estate, which can matter a lot when decisions feel heavy, timelines feel tight, or a client simply needs a calm voice and a clear plan. Her standard is to be someone clients can count on to respond quickly, communicate clearly, and advocate for them through a process that can otherwise feel stressful.

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“As a Realtor, I want my clients to know that I’m 100% there for them, and they can count on me to communicate clearly and quickly with them.”
— Gabriela Monroy, Realtor, Proximity Realty

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Real Estate Tips for RVA Homeowners

• Talk to a lender early: Even if you’re a few months out, an early conversation helps you understand what’s realistic and what to work on before you shop seriously.
• Check your credit sooner than you think: A credit check early in the process helps you understand where you stand and gives time to improve things if needed.
• Use the lender for guidance, not just a pre-approval: If your credit needs work, a lender can often share practical steps to help raise your score and tell you when to recheck.
• Budget for more than the purchase price: The house price is only one piece. Plan for the other costs that show up along the way so they don’t become last-minute surprises.
• Understand the earnest money deposit: Many first-time buyers don’t realize they may need to bring earnest money quickly once an offer is accepted.
• Plan for inspection costs upfront: The inspection itself costs money, and it’s better to treat that as a standard line item rather than an unexpected expense.
• Expect potential repair decisions after inspection: Whether repairs are negotiated into the contract or not, the inspection report can reveal items you may need to address sooner than later.
• Leave room for “life after closing”: Owning a home comes with maintenance and unexpected fixes. Don’t stretch finances so tight that a repair becomes a crisis.

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Bottom line: Gabriela Monroy guides RVA buyers and sellers with clear communication, steady advocacy, and a step-by-step process designed to make a big move feel more manageable.

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