Amber Russell

There's a reason why Amber has been voted a Top Agent on the Monterey Peninsula and a NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite Realtor several years running - her approach is simple - get the best possible outcome for her clients through honesty, integrity and doing her homework. After several years as one of the top Realtors® on the Monterey Peninsula with Sotheby's International Realty, Inc., Amber launched her own boutique real estate brokerage, Over the Moon Realty, Inc., to be able to customize her marketing for each and every client. Not every client fits in the large corporate brokerage box . . . that's where Over the Moon Realty shines. "My husband, Robert, retired from the Navy after 20 years of service and now teaches high school locally. We love our community and want to be of service. That's why a portion of Over the Moon's proceeds are donated to local high schools where I've established a scholarship geared toward graduating seniors who will be attending colleges/universities out of state. I call it Spread Your Wings." When you sell your home with Amber, you are helping to impact a young person's future. With her clients' support, Amber has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships. In fact, Over the Moon's very first client, Rick Barnett, founder of the Masters of Light Gallery and National Archive, selected Amber to sell his historical building, a city landmark, the Harry Ashland Greene Mansion in Monterey. "Amber Russell is my real estate professional. When it came time to represent the sale of one of Monterey's most important properties, I wanted to trust in only the best Realtor. And Amber is the best," said Barnett. Amber is a Certified Probate & Trust Specialist and has earned designations from the National Association of Realtors® as a Military Relocation Professional (MRP), a Realtor® who specializes in working with current and former military service members, and NAR's Green Designation specializing in energy efficiency and sustainability in real estate, only one of two on the Monterey Peninsula with that designation. Amber has a deep appreciation for military families and the surrounding communities who support them. When her husband was stationed overseas for a year, she attributes her friends, clients, and neighbors for helping her make it through the year and is forever grateful for the warm homecoming her husband received in the community. For Amber, real estate is more than a business. It's about building relationships, making a difference, and helping people move on to another stage in their lives with as little stress as possible. Originally from Southern California, Amber has spent time teaching journalism and English, as a high school and community college counselor, and is a certified conflict mediator. She's also a published author, collaborates with a producer for her own real estate videos and commercials, and was featured on HGTV's hit show "Tiny House Hunters." Amber believes that all her experiences and expertise in education, 32 years worth, gives her a distinct advantage in the real estate industry. "I think what makes me unique is my unique background as an educator, counselor and mediator," she says. "Having that background, helping people through the constant negotiations involved when buying or selling a home comes naturally to me, allowing me to negotiate the best possible position for my clients." As long-time Pacific Grove home & business owner, Amber is involved in the schools, the city, & the Chamber of Commerce. As a listing specialist, she limits the number of homes she represents to always exceed client expectations. Drawing on her family's backgrounds in public education & the military, she analyzes market data & utilizes that knowledge to help her clients achieve the best possible result. From her unique, custom yard signs that reflect at night to her office's Certified Full-Service Professional designation, Amber and her brokerage are truly committed to providing an 'Over the Moon' experience. Amber has earned top producer and five star agent awards, received a Business of the Year Award for Community Impact, and has been elected to serve as the 2026 President of the Monterey County Association of REALTORS.