Hello, I’m Monique

An entrepreneur, investor, mother, and community advocate, my passion is to help others overcome adversity and build wealth and confidence. I am living proof that your background doesn’t have to determine your outcome, and my goal is to provide the right direction and support that I wish I had. From building a successful business to leading the Utah Women’s Investing Club, every step I’ve taken has been to inspire women that anything can be overcome with the right support.

Monique Higginson

Welcome to my story where adversity became my strength.

I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, where my 3 adult kids and my partner and I still live. I am so grateful to still call this place home. I love this city, and especially the charm of vintage homes here (my personal home was built in 1912), the outdoor amenities nearby, the great restaurants and entertainment are some of the things that inspired me to become an expert in residential real estate in Salt Lake City over the last 2 decades. 

In my free time, I like to make pottery, socialize, cook and go to outdoor concerts. I’ve worked hard to build a life for myself that brings me joy and allows me to do things I never would have thought I could do when I was young. 

Owning real estate changes lives, and I know this from firsthand experience.

I founded my real estate business in 2007, just as the market was entering one of the most challenging periods in modern history. At the time, I was raising young children and managing significant responsibilities at home. Building a business during that environment required discipline, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to long-term value.

During the 2008 housing crisis, I expanded my expertise by working for a national loan servicing company, where I valued thousands of homes across the United States. This experience refined my ability to accurately price properties—one of the most critical factors in selling a home efficiently and maximizing outcomes for clients. After this, I owned a mortgage company for 5 years.

Like many of my clients, my journey has included financial adversity, major life transitions, and periods of personal sacrifice. Nothing was handed to me. I learned to leverage assets thoughtfully, navigate risk, and stay focused through volatile markets while maintaining rental properties and growing a brokerage. The challenges were real—and the results have proven consistently worth it.

For more than two decades, I have helped clients from every background make informed, strategic real estate decisions across all types of markets and property styles. My experience spans both owner-occupied and investment real estate, giving my clients a clear, grounded perspective rooted in real-world outcomes—not theory.

Through the ownership of 27 homes and years of hands-on investing, I have learned how to use real estate to build stability, preserve wealth, and create long-term financial flexibility. I am deeply passionate about helping others do the same, on their own terms and with confidence.

Beyond real estate transactions, I am committed to building strong, informed communities. In 2022, I founded the Utah Women’s Investing Club, a rapidly growing organization dedicated to empowering individuals with practical investment knowledge and access to expert insight. The club continues to expand, supporting members as they take control of their financial futures.

I look forward to learning about your goals and partnering with you to create a thoughtful, personalized real estate investment strategy.

Why I Do This Work

I believe resilience is one of the most valuable financial tools we can build.

I believe women deserve confidence, clarity, and control over their financial futures.

I believe real estate is a powerful pathway to stability and possibility.

I believe support and knowledge change what’s possible.

My lived experiences shaped the work I do today. Real estate changed the trajectory of my life. Now I teach women, people in transition, and agents how to create that same stability, confidence, and possibility for themselves.

My Contributions

Real Estate Broker

As Principal Broker and co-founder of Market Source Real Estate, I help clients build a strategy to navigate buying, selling, and investing with confidence.

Utah Women’s Investing Club

I lead a community of women building wealth and confidence through meetups and quarterly educational events.

Real Estate Coach & Educator

I help agents ready to invest in themselves and their businesses, through one-on-one coaching.

Speaker

I’ve spoken at panels, podcasts, and keynote presentations on resilience, real estate, women’s wealth building, and overcoming adversity.

What I’ve Built

I began my real estate journey in 2002 with my first home purchase in Salt Lake City. What started as a necessity became a pathway to possibility and ultimately, a career built on experience, expertise, and service.

Over 2+ decades, I have:

• Sold 500+ homes as a listing agent

• Invested in 27 properties: long-term rentals, flips, and Airbnb

• Worked as a Real Estate Valuation Analyst, valuing thousands of homes nationwide

• Been recognized as a Top 500 Realtor in Utah for multiple years

• Co-founded a construction company and flipped 19 homes

• Owned a mortgage company for 5 years

• Founded the Utah Women’s Investing Club

• Graduated Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program

• Created Home Pre-Check Specialist course

• Co-hosted At Home with Monique & Jenni Podcast

• Made guest appearances on podcasts, appeared in articles, and spoke at speaking engagements

• Received the Distinguished Service Award two years in a row

My story includes rebuilding after major life transitions, including divorce – which shaped my commitment to helping women gain financial stability and independence.

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Get in Touch

If you’re navigating a transition, building your real estate business, or looking for a strategy towards financial confidence, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Monique’s background in real estate?
Monique started her real estate career with her first home purchase in 2002 and has since been a Salt Lake City real estate expert who has sold hundreds of homes, handled investments, and built a business grounded in experience and service. 

Q: How long has Monique Higginson been a real estate agent?
Monique has worked in real estate for over 23 years, helping clients buy, sell, and invest in residential property.

Q: What personal experiences influence Monique’s work?
Monique draws on her own experiences, including rebuilding after life transitions, to help underserved women and new agents create stability and confidence in their financial lives.

Q: What are Monique’s certifications?
Monique is a Certified Residential Specialist, a Certified Negotiation Expert, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES©), Staging Design Professional® (SDP®) Pro, and an Accredited Financial Counselor Candidate.

Q: What organizations has Monique Higginson founded or led?
She founded the Utah Women’s Investing Club to support women in real estate and financial growth, as well as co-founded Market Source Real Estate.

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