About Michelle A Payton

Michelle is an agent with an eye for design. She knows just how to highlight a property's best qualities to unlock a property's fullest potential.

Michelle started her career in the financial services industry in customer service and administrative roles, which lead the ground work for the high touch service she provides her clients today. Having grown up in a family that emphasized the value of homeownership, she decided to pursue a career in real estate. Initially, Michelle worked as an office manager for a global commercial real estate firm as well as a part time residential agent before transitioning into a full time role at Monterey Coast Realty.

Michelle was born in Texas to Cuban parents and spent the majority of her childhood in Puerto Rico. She moved to Florida for college and graduated from Florida International University. Shortly after graduating, she followed her family to California and settled in the Monterey Peninsula.

In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family and taking walks with her two puppies: Mochi and Luca.