Stephanie Minguez

Written by Dave Danielson | Photos by Robert Sharp, Peak RES
When Stephanie Minguez walks into a home with a client, she brings with her more than a real estate license—she brings an engineer’s eye for detail, a deep well of empathy, and a heart rooted in service. 

As a real estate agent with McGraw Realtors in Tulsa, Minguez has found the sweet spot between analytical problem-solving and personal connection. Her journey into real estate was not a straight line, but one full of rich experiences that continue to shape how she serves her clients today.

Getting Her Start

Originally from Tulsa, Stephanie left Oklahoma to attend Marquette University in Milwaukee, where she earned a degree in civil engineering. "I wanted to experience living somewhere different," she recalls. Her love for environmental impact and systems thinking led her to Miami, where she worked on the Everglades Restoration Project. "It was an incredible experience," she says, "and it’s also where I met my husband, Nacho, who’s from Spain."

The couple eventually moved back to Tulsa to start their family. Stephanie continued to practice engineering for a time but soon felt a pull toward something different—something more people-focused.

“I loved engineering, but I wanted more interaction, more connection. I was drawn to real estate because it allowed me to still solve problems but also build relationships,” she explains.

That transition wasn’t without its challenges. "It was eye-opening," she says with a laugh. "In engineering, I was surrounded by people who all thought a certain way. In real estate, I quickly learned that people approach problems from so many different angles—and that’s been one of the best parts of it.”

Rewarding Career

Today, Stephanie thrives on those differences. “What I love most is meeting new people and hearing their stories,” she says. “Every family, every buyer or seller has a different story—and I get to be a part of helping them through such a big life transition.”

And she means big. As she puts it: “Your home is your biggest asset. It’s not just a transaction; it’s emotional, it’s financial, it’s personal.”

Stephanie often finds herself working with older clients looking to downsize or families helping parents transition into assisted living. These sensitive moments require more than just real estate expertise—they require compassion, patience, and care. “I want to be the kind of agent who walks with people through that process and makes it feel less overwhelming.

Outside of work, Stephanie is just as dynamic. She and Nacho are raising two daughters—Sienna, who will be a senior at Booker T. Washington High School, and Eva, who is about to start as a freshman there. “It’s going to be a big year for both of them,” she says, smiling.

Family Foundation

Family time is everything, and Stephanie has found creative ways to bond with her daughters. “My youngest and I play racquetball together,” she says. “It’s a fun, active way to connect.” She also has a quirky side that makes its way onto social media: “I collect weird coffee mugs and make little videos with them. It started as a joke, but people seem to love it!”

She’s also a traveler at heart, having explored Kenya, Spain, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Panama, and Honduras. “I love seeing how other people live and the beauty of other cultures. It reminds me there’s always more to learn and appreciate.”

Giving back is second nature to Stephanie. She was a Girl Scout co-leader while her daughters were active in the program, and she’s currently fostering a dog from the Town of Chelsea Animal Shelter. “Community matters,” she says. “It’s important to model that for my girls.”

When asked what advice she’d give to new agents entering the real estate world, Stephanie doesn’t hesitate. “Find the right mentor and just absorb everything you can from them. My best friend at work is 87 years old and has been licensed for over 45 years. He has taught me more than I could have ever learned in a classroom. That kind of wisdom is priceless.”

As for how she wants to be remembered? It’s not about accolades or awards. “I would hope people describe me as someone who treated them with honesty, integrity, and kindness,” she says. And based on how she lives, works, and serves, there’s little doubt they will.