Our Team

Principal Broker of Realty ONE Group Pivot, Monica Rousseau, believes that when you come from a place of gratitude, it will ultimately change your life. “When you change what you are thinking, your life will change,” she says. “You can’t change without changing your mind; the great thing is that you are in control of what you think.” As the owner of two very successful Realty ONE firms in Asheville and Hendersonville, Monica is a manifestation of her statement. “I’ve never been afraid to make a mistake,” she shares. “And I’ve made a lot of mistakes. I don’t think you can be successful or grow without being willing to make mistakes.” An Asheville native, Monica is a graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School and UNC Asheville. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Economics and eventually completed her degree in Education prior to getting into real estate. Education is the foundation of her business. She believes very strongly in educating her agents and making sure they have the knowledge they need to succeed. “Educating them makes for a smooth transaction on both sides,” she explains, adding that she wants to create an environment where her agents feel excited and inspired to come to work. In the future, she says she wants to expand Realty ONE throughout other areas of Western NC and partner with agents who align with the firm’s values. Outside of real estate, Monica has raised a tight-knit family of five, with three daughters and two sons. She says, “My children are my priority. I continue to keep them first, because they are the best thing I’ll ever do. I have tried hard to include them in the business, and it has been amazing getting to share this journey with them every day.” “My journey has just been so awesome,” Monica says, “to have met so many people that have made me better, and that I have learned from, and that’s what I hope to provide to those I have the privilege to work with.” As a successful entrepreneur, Monica is always looking to give back. She is deeply involved in Asheville’s business building and non-profit causes. She has helped expand various entrepreneurship and small business programs through the Area Chamber of Commerce. She is particularly proud of her work for WomanUp, a program hosted by the Chamber that connects up-and-coming female entrepreneurs in the Asheville community. She also passionately supports Safelight, a non-profit focused on helping survivors of interpersonal violence. Monica shares her mother was the most influential person in her life, donating a room in her honor at the new Safelight facility. Fundamentally, Monica believes “we all have intrinsic value, and we’re all here for a purpose. Together, there is nothing we can’t do.” With Monica’s giving spirit and driven nature, she is a beacon of hope and inspiration for entrepreneurs in Western North Carolina and beyond.