"I had the pleasure of working with Real Estate Agent, Wade Koch, during the recent purchase of my new home. My journey with Wade started when I was still living in San Diego and needed to relocate to the California central coast for my job. I found a rental property online and reached out for more information. The rental property was managed by Monument Global Estates; the company Wade works for. To my good fortune, Wade happened to be the point of contact – my first touchpoint in the Buellton/Solvang area. Wade went above and beyond to provide information on the area, suggest locations that would be safe and desirable for a single woman to live, and offer suggestions on local eateries, entertainment options, and area highlights. He and his lovely wife even met me out for dinner when I came for a house-hunting expedition, going above and beyond to assist. During my year-long tenure as a renter, I explored many properties throughout Buellton, Solvang, Santa Ynez, and Los Alamos to purchase. Wade was with me every step of the way; very patient and understanding of my desires, purchase power, and proximity to work needs. He helped identify the pros and cons of each property and offered perspective on areas of improvement at each location to meet my standards. When I found the home that was right for me, Wade was incredibly responsive and proactive in moving the process forward. He worked hand-in-glove with the inspectors (home, pest, fireplace) the Title Company, and contractors to make my home feel like mine; all while I was working full time. In short, I highly recommend Wade Koch for any prospective buyer in the Central Coast region. He is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable on the area, and knows who to call to get things done. And most importantly, he is a good human being. As someone who rarely goes on record with endorsements, this is one that I freely give. Give Wade a shot – I promise you won’t be disappointed!"

"Look no further, Kristina and Monument Global Estates are THE best in the business. Kristina has provided invaluable representation for me on multiple transactions in the Santa Ynez Valley area. Our first interaction involved the sale of a residential development on vacant land. The sale was complicated and technical, but Kristina worked diligently to secure the right buyer for me. More recently, Kristina found the home of our dreams and made the purchasing process a breeze! I admire Kristina’s professionalism, honesty, efficiency, and impressive work ethic. I’m truly grateful to this team, and hope to work with them again in the future. Thank you Kristina!"

"I did not know Kelleen when I came to Buellton to look at a townhouse I was interested in. I looked on the internet and chose Monument Global Estates because it had an excellent reputation and a office in town. I talked to Kelleen and she showed me the townhouse I was interested in, and another that was also for sale. I decided to make an offer on the first one and chose Kelleen as my buyers agent. She always looked out for my best interests. She added stuff in the contract to protect me. She answered the phone every time; never sent me to voice mail. She made the buying process as stress free as possible. I feel very lucky to have had Kelleen as my buyers agent. I highly recommend Kelleen Greenwald; she will do an excellent job for you too."

"I reached out to Kristina Novak to sell our property in a timely manner. Kristina was on it right from the get-go! I was immediately assured that I had reached out to the right professional! Kristina’s years of experience as an industry professional were evident! Kristina exhibited outstanding communication, professionalism, and integrity. Kristina was always prompt and courteous throughout our experience. All in all Kristina comprehensively exceeded every expectation! We are most grateful that even after the sale of our property Kristina went the extra mile to locate a short-term rental property for us so that we would have a place to land before making our final move. Kristina left no stone un-turned! I highly recommend Kristina Novak to assist you with all of your real estate needs!"

"Wade did an amazing job helping me sell my home in Solvang and purchase a new one in Buellton. From start to finish, he guided me through what can be a very emotional and stressful process with professionalism and patience. Wade was always quick to answer my calls and questions. His knowledge, responsiveness, and genuine care made the entire experience much smoother than I expected, and I felt comfortable with each decision along the way. I am so grateful for Wade's help and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home."

"I cannot express just how pleased I am with Kristina and the team at Monument Global Estates. Kristina worked with us for a year to find our perfect home. Through the highs and lows, she was persistent, fighting for us to get into the home of our dreams. She stayed in constant communication with us throughout the process, ensuring that we were always kept up-to-date and providing us with transparency. We will definitely be coming back to Kristina and her team with our next real estate purchase!"

"Exceeds expectations! Kristina Novak is in a league of her own! Not only did she meet our expectations, she exceeded them time and time again! Kristina is a true professional in every sense of the word. Her years of experience in the industry shows. Kristina keeps herself informed on market trends and forecasts. Her communication is impressively prompt, courteous, and helpful. Kristina is always looking out for the welfare of the client. Kristina is a dedicated professional, a team player, who conducts business with integrity. Plus, she is a pleasure to work with!"

"Wade was communicative, helpful, warm, and all around wonderful to work with. We are moving from Santa Rosa to Solvang and he helped us find the perfect home for our family. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable about all facets of the business. We are grateful for his time and expertise!"

"Efficiency and effectiveness demonstrate an agent and their teams ability to manage the intricacies of real estate dealings. Kristina and team at Monument worked diligently to ensure a quick and effective selling experience. Outstanding communication detailing the entire process for the sale of our home from start to finish. With Monuments effective marketing skills, open houses on the weekends generated numerous interested buyers every time ending with the perfect sale of our home. The level of dedication was beyond our expectations. Thank you, Kristina and your team at Monument. The best experience!"

"We hired Kristina to handle our rental property and she was very proactive and professional finding qualified tenants within a short timeframe. We appreciate her excellent communication skills and her thorough knowledge of the rental market and California rental laws."

"If you are looking to sell your home and/or buy a new one, we cannot recommend Kristina Novak of Monument Global Estates highly enough. The way we discovered her and the property we now call home was nothing short of kismet. Our journey spanned more than a year from the moment we first saw the house—and through every challenge along the way, Kristina stood by us. She worked tirelessly, advocated for us, and ultimately made our dream a reality. Thanks to her dedication, we now own a piece of history and natural beauty in the town we’ve loved for almost two decades. Kristina doesn’t just talk about building lasting relationships—she lives it. She is honest, hard-working, and genuinely puts her clients first. Any future real estate needs we have will begin with Kristina and Monument Global Estates. If you want someone who will not only guide you through the process but also truly care about your journey, Kristina is the real deal. "

"With Wade Koch, it’s not just the buying and selling of property, it is a “Relationship and a “Friendship” in business and in life. From my experience, Wade Koch isn’t just a real estate agent — he’s deeply woven into the fabric of the Santa Ynez Valley. He has invested the time to truly learn this community inside and out — its homes, its businesses, and most importantly, its people. His knowledge isn’t just from research; it’s built through real relationships, involvement, and genuine care. Wade approaches every transaction with kindness, diligence, and determination. He makes the process feel effortless, yet you always know there’s great strategy behind the scenes. His ability to negotiate and leverage opportunities is exceptional — and always done with integrity. Wade has anchored himself in the real estate community in mind, action and heart by diligently educating and connecting himself in knowledge and closeness to all happenings and involvement related to the businesses, residential housing and individuals of the community throughout the entire Valley. What sets Wade apart is how connected and resourceful he is. Whether you’re buying, selling, renovating, or just settling into the community, he has trusted contacts for everything — and he shares them generously. Beyond that, he takes the time to build a personal relationship, not just a professional one. With Wade, you don’t just gain an agent — you gain an ally, a guide, a lifelong friend!"

"My experience with Kelleen was wonderful. Easy and professional."

"As the selling agents, we had a smooth and successful transaction working with Kristina and Kelleen. From the first time we met them at the showing, they were friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about the property they represented. Throughout the transaction, it was clear that they are organized, responsive, and truly work as a team to help get both sides to the finish line. It was great to collaborate with them, especially for our first-time homebuyers. Overall, it was a pleasure working together, and we look forward to doing so again in the future!"

"Above & Beyond! Kristina and her team are not just waiting for a paycheck! They are knowledgeable and remain actively involved from the first connect until the finish line. Even wrapping issues that come up post closing. They are a pleasure to work with. Don’t hesitate to call whether you are selling or buying!"

"Knowledgeable & Committed Agent. Kristina has been a rockstar! She has walked with us through this entire process. She spent the time to get to know our property and marketed to the right kind of people. She was always ready with a quick response to our questions and walked with us all the way to the finish line. Don’t hesitate to work with Kristina!"

"I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your professionalism and partnership throughout our recent escrow at 310 Sycamore in Buelton. It was truly a pleasure working with you from start to finish. Your responsiveness, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit made all the difference, and I appreciated how smoothly everything moved forward. It’s always such a joy to work with agents who are committed to doing what’s best for their clients while also supporting a strong, respectful working relationship. I hope we have the chance to work together again in the future—it was an absolute pleasure!"

"The best representation that I have had in the last three years. Kristina marketed our property in every way possible. Communicated extremely well and excellent follow up."

"Highly recommend working with Monument! Kristina is very knowledgeable, level headed and always goes above and beyond."

"Working with Kelleen was a wonderful experience from start to finish. She was professional, knowledgeable and responsive. She made the whole process smooth and stress-free, offering great advice along the way. We couldn't be happier how the process went and would highly recommend Kelleen to anyone looking to buy or sell. Thank you Kelleen!"

"It was a pleasure working with Wade and Kristina at Monument Global Estates from the very beginning as property managers and eventually as realtors. They helped us renovate our country rentals into chic modern homes, and sold them in record time! One home sold before it was even officially listed for sale. Very trustworthy, friendly, and experts at what they do, I highly recommend them both!"

"One of the Best in the Business! This is the fifth time we've purchased a home. We met Kristina Novak when she was representing a property of interest to us in the Santa Ynez valley. It was immediately obvious how expert and knowledgeable Kristina was about property in The Valley as well as local building laws. We worked with Kristina looking for a property with a home for my wife and I as well as space to build a second family home for one daughter's family and a large ADU for the other. Our appreciation rapidly grew for Kristina's ability to communicate clearly and often, her consistent efforts to solve each of our problems (sometimes before my wife or I understood the problem existed) and to always be there when we needed her. Our search took almost a full year from beginning to finding and closing on the property we now own. We made an offer on a property and had it accepted. As we learned more during the escrow, we then withdrew it. Our search continued but without any pushing from Kristina. Kristina was clearly our expert partner in this process, not simply an agent focused on quickly earning the largest commission possible. For example, Kristina ensured we performed all of the necessary inspections, including an arbor specialist on one property, septic, roofing and solar experts on another, and contractor repair/upgrade evaluations on several. And even in these months since closing, Kristina has not disappeared. When we need the name of a good and trusted plumber, HVAC or insulation company, or other service personnel, Kristina is quick to reply with one or several resources. Kristina is a realtor for whom we would provide a reference to our family, friends and anyone looking for property in the SY Valley. I doubt that there is an agent in The Valley who is more experienced and knowledgeable, as easy to work and communicate with, or who understands the legal ramifications of nearly every part of the buying process as well. Kristina Novak is the consummate Real Estate Professional."

"Kristina did an excellent job in helping us find a tenant for our rental. She was very knowledgeable and proactive. We appreciated her positive attitude and great communication. I would highly recommend Kristina. Very professional with excellent follow through. We look forward to using her in the future. "

"There’s so much wrapped up in a real estate transaction. It can be clunky, emotional and stressful. And that’s even before a move takes place. To have someone with the ability to soften the edges of a typically unpleasant process was the ultimate gift. Deeply knowledgeable about her market and the craft of navigating these transactions, Kristina Novak was a consummate guide through the ups and downs of a house hunt, contract negotiation and due diligence. Her patience and professionalism were unparalleled and we can’t wait to call her our neighbor. "

"I have now bought and sold several residences with Kristina. She's THE BEST! Kristina has always been incredibly professional and extremely knowledgeable. She is attentive to details, straightforward in her suggestions, & feedback and not only listens well, but follows through as requested. On top of this she is personable and a skilled communicator with all sorts of people. She's certainly a realtor I would not hesitate to recommend as one of the best I have ever worked with!"

"Queen of the Valley, Kristina's knowledge of the Santa Ynez Valley was so comforting, as I knew so little of the area. I had an immediate connection with her. Her easy going attitude and punctuality are great attributes for a real estate agent. We have worked on 3 transactions in the last year, they all were so smooth with no issues that she couldn’t figure out how to make good! She has such finesse in dealing with people and getting what is necessary in a kind and respectful way. It could be from her years of horsemanship to treat all beings with love and care. I would not hesitate, in the least, to recommend Kristina for my friends to work with her for their real estate needs."

"Best agent in the Santa Ynez valley! Kristina is thorough, ethical, knowledgeable and professional. She always has a 'can do' attitude and in the most tense and frustrating situations, Kristina always keeps her cool! I found her to be outstanding, amazing and remarkable. I buy and sell a lot of real estates and Kristina is truly one of the very best REALTOR I've ever worked with, bar none!"

"My husband and I were looking for our first horse property and decided that Santa Ynez was the place for us to relocate to. Kristina is a very skilled agent and we did find our dream property with her but I want to share a vignette that really illustrates the kind of person she is. We arrived to our new property and the hay delivery that was supposed to happen didn't and I was left on a holiday with 5 hungry horses and nothing to feed them. I phoned Kristina and she quickly connected me with a friend of hers who immediately offered to lend me bales of hay. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients!"

"Kristina worked with us for over 2 1/2 years patiently helping us find the property of our dreams. She was super responsive on any questions we asked and went above and beyond in any request. She even helped us find an excavator to meet us at a property we were looking at. You had a question, she found the answer, fast. We consider her our friend after spending this journey together. Kristina truly had our best interest, and backs, from the beginning of our journey until the end. She truly cares about her clients and helping them find their perfect home. We wouldn’t have wanted to spend this long journey with any other agent. She’s the best!"

"Communicative and Savvy. Had a great experience locating and buying a home with Kristina. The key to a good experience for me is to have an agent who knows how to communicate. Kristina knows her business, answers questions clearly and quickly, and listens to her buyer. She was continually checking in with me on the progress and solving my issues quickly. Loved working with her."

"Kristina was incredibly helpful and diligent helping me navigate buying my first home. Thanks to her efforts, relationships, and knowledge, I successfully secured a house that ticked all of the boxes for what I was seeking, between the neighborhood, location, style, and space. I'm still pinching myself that I scored this home given how competitive the market was and the limited inventory available. I am grateful to Kristina for the influential role she played in making my home ownership dreams come true!"

"Amazing real estate agent. Kristina has an excellent understanding of the real estate market in SYV. She knows the pros and cons of each area and has great relationships with her colleagues in the area. She was able to refer us to mortgage brokers that were able to find products for us that were suitable to our needs as well as to inspectors and other professionals that we needed throughout the process. Kristina was persistent, always let us be in control of the process and respected our decisions along the way. She truly feels that it is her job to do everything that her clients need in order for them to make the best decisions for their home purchase and she worked very hard to secure us the property we wanted."

"Couldn't be happier with Kristina! I would absolutely recommend 10/10. Kristina Novak was a pleasure and extemely easy to work with. It was like having a friend on the "inside" that is working with you for you. It is very obvious she really cares about her clients, as well as the community and neighborhood she lives in. She made buying a house for my wife and I such a positive experience as first time buyers. Kristina was always professional and personal. She never made us feel uncomfortable and helped every and helped every step of the way. Even when things got tricky, (which they did), she was always a call or text away. Kristina made sure things went as smooth as possible and thought of absolutely everything. Having someone like Kristina in our corner going to bat for us every step of the way was so important to us and our particular experience. We have made a wonderful friend in Kristina and will always use her services should we need them again without a doubt. We are sure to send our friends, family her way. Thank you again!"

"My wife Roni and I have known and worked with Kristina Novak in her capacity as real estate broker from about September 2014 to date. During this period, and with Ms. Novak acting as our agent, we purchased two houses, sold one house each of which required some degree of major renovation prior to and or after the purchase, and sale, and rented several others, all in the Santa Ynez Valley. Each of these transactions proceeded smoothly; there were neither delays nor bumps from our side of the table. Ms. Novak tactfully and adroitly handled every issue valid or not raised by the opposite party. She quickly and fully communicated to us every issue asserted by any person involved in the transaction, and carefully showed us the most efficacious means of resolving the question in our favor; the inspectors she recommended prior to the purchases were excellent. Further, since each purchase and sold property required some renovation, we found Ms. Novak's contractor suggestions all made to her at our request to be fully satisfactory. This facet of her expertise and willingness to help (even after closing of the sale) was especially important in these particular Santa Ynez Valley transactions since we live several hours away, and do not have a knowledge bank for local costs, procedures, and merchants. In sum, we can state without qualification but with full confidence that Ms. Novak has singularly been the most attentive, reliable, successful and prompt broker in our history of buying and selling properties dating back to 1983."

"Kristina is one of the most knowledgeable and talented REALTORS in California. Her connections, trustworthiness, and strong communication skills are unmatched. She has recently helped me with my search for a very specific type of property and the process has been nothing but efficient and pleasant. I cannot possibly recommend her enough!"

"I have now used Kristina Novak on the purchase and sale of three houses and I can't say enough good things about her! She has always been very professional, is extremely knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond any REALTOR I have ever used in the past. She will work tirelessly to find just the right property you are looking for or representing you in the sale of your current home or property. You will not regret choosing this wonderful lady!"

"We bought a foreclosed condo, which everyone knows is hard, Kristina did a great job at getting the bank to come down and always answered all our questions as this was our first real estate buy. I would always recommend her to everyone looking to get into real estate."

"We really loved our real estate experiences with Kristina! She represented us in the most professional manner in both of our recent real estate transactions. She is knowledgeable and wonderfully kind. We highly recommend Kristina Novak!"

"Hi Kristina, well it has been just over a year since we have been living in our new home and about 2 years since we bought our dream home, did some updating and renovation and moved in! time flies! We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you again for everything you did to help us on this grand adventure! I am so grateful I met you and I remember the day I called you out of the blue for retired horse boarding and you actually answered the phone immediately! A quality I admire greatly and one you have been consistent with throughout our relationship. We can't thank you enough for guiding us through the process of finding the right neighborhood, looking at homes, envisioning our future, and ultimately selecting the perfect property. You helped us negotiate a great purchase and the process of buying our home, with all the many details, was made simple. You provided contacts for everything we needed to renovate and have continued to be incredibly helpful to this day. We could not have asked for a more professional and problem free experience! We love our home! We love living in Santa Ynez! Thank you again for everything! All our best."

"Kristina Novak has proven over and over again to be a super agent that often sells properties that are challenging. She makes it her job to discover new ways to market a property that reaches out to new audiences. Her creativity and drive to please her clients and associates is what makes her number 1 in my book. When looking for an agent to list your property, Kristina knocks it out of the park."

"Kristina is an exceptional REALTOR who brings a unique blend of personal skill, wisdom, expertise and drive to "get the deal done". it has been an absolute pleasure working with her, she quickly won my and my wife's full trust and her delivery has been flawless."

"Looking for a Top Agent: I recently bought a home in the Santa Ynez Valley. Kristina Novak was my agent. Kristina is professional, meticulous, smart, experienced and intuitive. Her mortgage banking background is a tremendous asset, as is her intimate knowledge of the community. Kristina is a clear communicator who keeps her client’s interest in focus at all times. I would highly recommend Kristina Novak to anyone who is looking for an agent that is knowledgeable and thorough, but perhaps most importantly, an agent you can trust to get the job done, simply and cost effectively. Thank you so much Kristina!"

"I recently told Kristina Novak that I wanted the contact information for her "boss." I then said, "This is a good thing!" My father and brother were both brokers and real estate agents back in the Midwest. I grew up with open houses, hearing offers and counter offers, rarely seeing my dad on weekends, yet enjoyed seeing a home with the family name on a sign in the front of his office. This experience gave me a taste of the life of a REALTOR, the impact on their family and more importantly, a sense of the best qualities to look for in an agent when we were looking for a new home. You should know that Kristina has been simply amazing. Her attention to detail, prompt return of my emails or phone calls and the follow through on every single question or concern I had, has been simply fabulous. The house we just purchased in Solvang began with an offer on the day after Thanksgiving, 2012 and closed on January 18, 2013. The speed with which the offer progressed and was accepted, the advice we got from her while nudging it along and the support during the process was not only professional, it was "right on" the money with expertise. I have some recent health issues which is one reason for the move out of LA to the cleaner air of Solvang. However, tackling the mess, dirt and debris left by the previous owners (outside the house in the side yard) was something I was dreading. Much to our surprise, Kristina got her crew in to clean up the inside and outside so that the house looked great when we arrived as new homeowners for the first time. She also discovered that one of the nearby properties for sale had been vandalized, so she has been leaving her truck and stopping by frequently to insure that our home was intact and safe for us. I know that these touches are not common and we have been impressed by her thoughtfulness and attention to detail. When I needed to switch the utilities, she got all of the contact telephone numbers together for us to simplify the entire process and switchover. Simply put, the genuine and professional interest of Kristina, her availability and her knowledge of the properties in the area have left us big fans, not only of her as a REALTOR, but also as a person. We have already referred a good prospect to her and they have already been up to look at property with her and were pleased. You have a winner in Kristina, and we wanted you to know what an excellent job she has done for us and more importantly, is obviously doing for your firm! With gratitude."

"We had a truly wonderful experience purchasing our home through Kristina’s representation. In the fall of 2017, we moved to California from out of state and found ourselves with horrible sticker shock. Everything seemed out of our price range and it was challenging finding a property that suited our family in Santa Ynez Valley. Kristina was wonderful about counseling us regarding the local real estate market and the areas which were up and coming. Kristina was great about only showing us properties within our budget. A couple of our transactions fell through during escrow for various reasons and we were becoming despondent that we would never find a suitable home. Kristina, however, remained cheerful and encouraging. She never complained about having to show us more homes, but did so with such positivity that we felt that she cared as much about finding the perfect home as we did. We always felt that she was on our side and representing and protecting our interests. She never tried to make a sale over ensuring that all of our needs were met. Her patience with us was incredible. We shopped for homes over the course of about two and a half months and finally found the home of our dreams. Kristina is so knowledgeable about all aspects of real estate sales and she has the highest sense of ethics and integrity. If we ever need to engage in another real estate transaction, we definitely will seek her out again!"

"Kristina is exceptionally professional with a very natural, friendly disposition. My wife and I were often impressed with her diligence, local knowledge and exceptional ability to listen to our needs. She always took prompt action based on our input and provided a forthright opinion, sometimes in opposition to ours, but always honest. She is particularly ethical in her help to us during negotiations. This she did for us both in the process of a land purchase then in a related home purchase for which we are forever grateful. In summary Kristina is the agent you want to represent you."

"THANKS FOR YOUR TIME EFFORT AND GREAT ENERGY ! You've really made an enormous positive difference. Thank you Kristina for your very professional help selling our townhouse."

"A professionally dedicated Individual with the experience to go with it! After dealing with other real estate professionals marketing eight new homes, I wish I had Kristina Novak on all the listings and would absolutely recommend her!"

"Smarts, Gravitas & Delivery. I love working with Kristina, she is solution focused and has a fantastic "can-do" attitude, her deep knowledge of the local market and solid track record of delivery (this is the second property I've purchased with Kristina help) make her a "best choice" for the Santa Ynez valley. When I needed to act fast on a great investment opportunity Kristina took me from concept through to close of sale in under 13 days, she it top of her game and an easy 5 star review."

"Meeting and working with Kristina was a wonderful experience. She's the one! She is upbeat, friendly, caring, and very experienced. She has immediate ideas and moves on them immediately quickly, and gets right back to you.Kristina has high energy and communication skills for her business, and shows sincere interest for her clients. She matches sellers and buyers well, and sells quickly. Thank you Kristina!"

"Kristina was quick to respond. She listened closely and tailored the houses she showed us houses that met what we were looking for. She was approachable and did an excellent job of explaining the processes. She continued to be as responsive and helpful throughout the entire process."