Monica Antola is a Compass broker associate and founder of Antola Coastal Group, serving Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice and Marina del Rey. Her Compass biography reports 18+ years of real estate experience. DRE# 01826288. Review her RealTrends profile, ask for comparable transactions with dates and representation roles, and discuss a plan for your property before choosing representation.
Credentials and Performance Tier
- RealTrends Verified: U.S. agent profile based on 2025 sales data
- 18+ years of Westside-specific experience
- a representative Pacific Palisades portfolio
- Multi-market coverage: Palisades, Malibu, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Westchester
- DRE# 01826288 | Compass agent of record
Luxury Network Memberships
The off-market segment of Westside luxury real estate runs on specific network access. Monica is active in four:
- Compass Private Exclusives — agent-only platform with the largest private-listing inventory in the country
- REALM Global — invitation-only luxury network with international inventory and curated members
- The Agency Network (TAN) — affiliate platform across LA and California luxury
- Visionary Women — founders network with direct relationships into family offices and estate-planning firms
These memberships give Antola Coastal Group buyers visibility into properties before public listing and give sellers private market access without public exposure.
What Clients Actually Get
Multi-market judgment. When a buyer is weighing Pacific Palisades against Brentwood Park, or Malibu against Manhattan Beach, the advice only matters if it comes from an agent with closed deals in both markets. Monica has transacted across all six Westside coastal markets and surrounding South Bay.
Off-market access. 30–40% of Westside luxury historically transacts off-market, and the post-fire Palisades segment is even higher. Antola Coastal Group's network position means buyers see inventory before MLS, sellers can transact privately when the situation requires it.
Fire-era expertise. The January 2025 Palisades Fire fundamentally changed the West LA luxury market. Monica has represented post-fire transactions across both vacant lots and surviving homes, with direct relationships to rebuild contractors, insurance specialists, and city permitting.
Trust and estate experience. The aging-out longtime owner is a defining seller profile in 2026 Westside luxury. Monica coordinates the multi-party process — beneficiaries, trustees, attorneys, tax advisors — with the established relationships these transactions require.
Start the Conversation
For buyers, sellers, executors, trustees, and investors considering a Westside coastal transaction, the first conversation is a private no-obligation consultation. Bring your criteria, timeline, and questions. We'll cover what's possible in the current market and what specifically to do next.
Direct: 310.595.5181
Email: info@antolaproperties.com
Office: 2115 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Monica Antola is a luxury real estate broker associate with over 18 years of experience on the Westside of Los Angeles. Her current RealTrends profile identifies her as a verified U.S. agent and reports 2025 sales data. REALM Global member. The Agency Network member. Visionary Women member. DRE# 01826288.