About Nicole Truszkowski

A trusted name in luxury real estate on California’s Central Coast, Nicole Truszkowski brings a rare combination of global sophistication, authentic leadership, and deep local expertise to every transaction she touches. With a legacy of nearly a thousand homes sold and over $1 billion in real estate sales, Nicole is one of the most accomplished and respected brokers serving the elite markets of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach, Big Sur, and beyond.

Nicole is not only a top-producing real estate advisor — she is also an experienced luxury real estate developer, having led the design, construction, and sale of multiple high-end properties throughout the Monterey Peninsula. Her hands-on experience in development gives her clients a distinct advantage when evaluating investment opportunities, architectural potential, and build-to-suit projects. Nicole leads a hand-selected team of expert consultants, including architects, designers, contractors, and legal professionals, ensuring that every project and transaction is executed with precision and vision.

Her journey is rooted in purpose and passion. Born in Canada, Nicole built a dynamic early career managing private golf and country clubs across North America — where she refined her ability to deliver impeccable white-glove service to high-net-worth clientele. That same dedication to excellence and her talent for building lasting relationships became the foundation of her real estate success.

A trailblazer by nature, Nicole launched and led her own luxury boutique brokerage, Professional Realty Inc., in 1997 — long before the wave of female-founded firms became a movement. Her reputation for tasteful marketing, visionary staging, and extraordinary results quickly earned her the trust of high-profile clients, business leaders, and discerning buyers and sellers throughout the state.

Now proudly aligned with Engel & Völkers, a globally respected brand with unmatched international reach, Nicole offers her clients elevated exposure and a seamless experience that blends world-class resources with deeply personalized service. She’s not just selling homes — she’s curating lifestyle investments in one of the world’s most desirable coastal regions.

Nicole’s skillset is as refined as her aesthetic eye. Known for her signature real estate photography, artistic interior design touches, and commanding market knowledge, she has a gift for capturing and elevating the unique beauty of every property she represents. Her strategic marketing campaigns, powered by her background in business and luxury hospitality, ensure that each listing tells a compelling story and connects with its ideal audience — both locally and around the world.

What truly sets Nicole apart is her unwavering integrity, warmth, and leadership. A proud resident of Carmel-by-the-Sea, she blends old-world values with modern savvy, providing a level of care that turns clients into lifelong friends and advocates. Her “service above self” philosophy — rooted in her upbringing by hardworking, resilient parents — has created a referral-based business fueled by trust, respect, and results.

A Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and Transnational Referral Certified Agent (TRC), Nicole brings global intelligence to local expertise — helping her clients navigate cross-border transactions, development opportunities, and legacy property acquisitions with confidence.

In a market defined by beauty, discretion, and competition, Nicole Truszkowski is the definitive guide to inspired coastal living. Her results speak for themselves — but her reputation is built on something far more enduring: trust.