MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
July 2, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(h) and Mayor’s
Order 2009-11, dated February 2, 2009, I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Monique Owens
Evarts Street, NE
Washington, DC 20018
(Ward 5)
for reappointment as a real estate property manager licensed in the District member of the Real Estate
Commission, for a term to end December 13, 2026.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
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at the request of the Mayor
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the reappointment of Monique Owens to the Real Estate Commission.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Real Estate Commission Monique Owens Confirmation
19 Resolution of 2024".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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28 established by D.C. Official Code§ 47-2853 .06(h) and Mayor's Order 2009-11 , dated February
29 2, 2009, for a term to end December 13, 2026.
30 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
31 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
32 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 Monique N. Owens
EXPERTISE SUMMARY
Highly motivated self-starter with the proven ability to maintain a positive attitude
while working in a fast-paced environment. Well-developed communication and
interpersonal skills, capable of exercising discretion while working with confidential
information. Goal oriented with the ability to meet and exceed individual goals while
maintaining relationships with peers as a team player. Proven ability to establish
solid working relationships with internal, external clients and referral sources. High
level of professionalism reflecting competence, confidence, and responsiveness to
customer's needs.
EXPERIENCE
2000—Present Long & Foster Real-Estate Washington, DC
Real Estate Consultant
Cultivate strong professional/personal relationships with clients and prospects.
Facilitate contract negotiations and marketing strategies.
Develop target marketing campaigns to increase market penetration and
awareness for 1 set time Home Buyers.
Generate referrals/leads thru database management.
Meet and exceed individual goals by growing client base by at least 100/0 annually.
Recognized as 1000/0+ Top Producer.
Maintain high standards of customer service and compliance by serving on DC
Real Estate Commission.
2012-Present Real Estate Frenzy LLC Washington, DC
Chief Housing Officer
Build relationships with owners, property managers, tenants, and DC agencies to
help house the most vulnerable population in DC.
Leverage relationships with case managers and nonprofit entities to match their
clients with quality and affordable rental dwellings managed by REF.
Assist investors with the purchase, development, and leasing of multifamily
properties in DC.
PROFESIONAL AFFILIATIONS
District of Columbia Real Estate Commissioner
Member of Landlord Advisory Group (The Community Partnership)
Member of Arello (Association of Real Estate License Law Officials)
Member of GCAAR (Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors)
 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Monique Owens
Ms. Monique Owens is a Long and Foster Real Estate Consultant and
Real Estate Frenzy, LLC Chief Housing Officer.
Ms. Owens has more than 17 years of experience in residential and
commercial real estate and property management in the Washington,
D.C. metropolitan area. In her current roles, Ms. Owens has developed
targeted marketing campaigns to increase market penetration and
awareness for first time homebuyers and has built relationships with key
stakeholders to help house the most vulnerable populations in D.C.
Ms. Owens serves as a member to the Landlord Advisory Group,
Association of Real Estate License Law Officials, and the Greater Capital Area Association of
Realtors.
A Ward 5 resident, Ms. Owens earned her Bachelor of Arts in marketing and psychology from
Marymount University.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: June 12, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Frank Pietranton, Ramona
Barber, Joseph Borger, Monique Ownes, Ericka Black, and Edward Downs as
members of the Real Estate Commission
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681