My husband and I lived in Scotts Valley for many years. Unfortunatelly I was widowed. I found…read moremyself having to downsize. The task was so overwhelming. I interviewed several estate sales services. Modena Estate Sales provided me with a clear concise plan to move forward. Lisa Modena is a professional.She is an excellent communicator. She has an abundance of patience and is very kind. You will not regret hiring the services of " Modena Estate Sales" I never felt a worry from start to finish... It was a huge success ~ Than you.

This is a business that is most deserving of a good review. Modena Estate Sales is Amazing! Beyond…read moreimpressed. The best Estate Sales I have ever been to. Professionaland organized. You can tell the moment you walk into one of their Sales that they put so much care and respect into everything they do. I dont think people realize how hard it is and that it is often undervalued given the emotions and unrealistic expectations that sometimes happens. Five stars, two thumbs up, red carpet treatment! You go Modena. Thank you for providing a much needed service and for being kind, honest and for showing so much integrity!

Sam & team are absolute rockstars. I cold called them based on reviews and recommendations and they…read morewere immediately helpful. It really blew me away. They took time to really understand what we were looking for, gave us a really good understanding of the area (we're not from SC), were unbiased in what they showed us, and never felt like we were being sold. And in the end, found exactly what we were looking for. True definition of pros. No question I know who to call next time I'm in the market.

How do we sell an out-of-town investment property during a pandemic?!! Sam Bird-Robinson and his…read more"Dream Team" (Savannah & Jenessa) to the rescue! Passionate. Positive. Communicative. Honest. Transparent. Knowledgeable of the local market. Consistent & regular follow-up and follow-through. Access to great resources. Spot on advice. ( Which lead to multiple offers and an "over asking" sales price) Strong negotiation skills. In short, all that we were looking for in an agent and so much more. Without ANY hesitation, we can say that Sam is one of the best real estate professionals that we have ever worked with. He made the process smooth, easy & fun. We would highly recommend Sam to anyone looking for a realtor in the Santa Cruz area

Shahla Hassani of Poppy Jasper Estate Sale company is incredible. She recently assisted my parents…read morewith the down sizing of their home after living there for over 37 years. I cannot praise her kindness, patience and constant professionalism during this stressful transition. She sold our family car, jewelry, family heirlooms, furniture, antiques and many house hold items. She was available for moving items and her organization was impeccable. She was available from start to finish. Hiring Shahla was a true blessing. I recommend her 100%. She is wonderful. Do yourself a favor if you are considering an estate sale, car sale or any general home sale and talk to Shahla. You will be thrilled you did!

If you need to sell your house items at fair price, I highly recommend you call Shahla Hassini the…read moreowner of Poppy Jasper Estate Sales. My husband and I were hesitant to have someone else sell our house goods, however Shahla proved to be the best person we could have chosen to get the job done. Shahla strategically created a plan that effectively allowed us to earn more than we had anticipated. At this time, we were in the process of downsizing into a smaller home which left us with a bunch of furniture we did not need. Fortunately, we found the best professional to help us sell all the large items that we would no longer need such as art paintings, living room set, bedroom set, dinning set and much more. Furthermore, Shahla showed up at the door with her crew ready to work. I have to say that through the whole process, she went beyond her call of duty to help us during a difficult process. Having an expert by our side made moving a much easier transition, so do yourself a favor, call Shahla!!! She knows what she is doing!

I can't say enough positive things about Raina! My sister…read moreand I lost our Father in Oct. 2020 and inherited his house in the country 4 hours north of Santa Cruz where I live. The agent we were working with in Placerville moved on to another role and Raina jumped right in to help us sell the house. We listed the small remote house on 6/21/21 and closed on 8/6/21. The process was quick and easy. Raina was able to explain any and all potential issues to us clearly and offer suggestions of what we could/do to avoid challenges. We got $15K over asking and Raina was able to get the buyer to take over our solar loan and the RV. The weight on our shoulders has been lifted and we can finally mourn the loss of our Father. If you are looking for a fun, compassionate, knowledgeable Agent, look no further!

Raina is an excellent agent. My husband and I are first-time homebuyers and she helped guide us…read morethrough every step of the process. She has great local market knowledge and expertise that helped us navigate the entire process. She gave us good guidance on pricing and bidding strategies which was extremely helpful in a competitive market like Santa Cruz. But what was most important to me was that she was extremely patient and supportive throughout the entire journey. She was always there to answer questions and look at homes. She provided suggestions and recommendations, but never in a way that felt pushy or aggressive. She also went the extra mile to help us prepare for our move-in date. She really helped us throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Raina to anyone looking for a realtor in Santa Cruz.

We chose Frederick for a small 2 bedroom apartment liquidation. We needed it done fast. He was very…read morehelpful, on time and went beyond my expectations. He sold far more than we originally thought he would be able to and deep cleaned the home for our real estate agent. Frederick earned this five star review for his valuable work.

This was a total waste of time. Nothing was sold, smelled like vodka, and felt fraudulent.read more

Really enjoyed this place - stayed for a year and a half. Out of all the places I stayed in during…read moremy time in the Bay Area, this was definitely my favorite. Pros: -walking distance to downtown (as well as Whole Foods and Trader Joe's) -some remodeled apartments -nice landlord and leasing company -surprisingly quiet. There is some noise from Highway 1 and Ocean Street (you will hear motorcycles pretty much all the time... just use a noise machine when you sleep) -reasonable rent and super reasonable slight rent increases each year -tenants are somewhat diverse, some older folks and some students. -walls are reasonably thick. You can still hear your neighbors sometimes though. -proximity to Highway 17. My commute to Los Gatos was usually just under 30 minutes on most days. Cons: -thermostat from the 1960s which didn't quite work right -lots of homeless around this part of town. Most of the time I walked around outside or filled up at the corner gas station, I was hounded for money or had to listen to them arguing with themselves. When I moved in I tried to tolerate them, but by the time I moved out I was done living so close to so many homeless.. they also setup a HUGE tent camp which I could just barely see from my front door (behind the shopping center, across the river) -no direct access to the path by the river. You have to walk in the opposite direction, then back to the river through a side street. -someone nearby is growing huge amounts of marijuana, and the smell sometimes wafts in and is overwhelming. -SC humidity. You need to keep the ventilation going or mold will start to grow. I ended up buying a big dehumidifier soon after I moved in to remedy this (also to help while I was away on a two week vacation)

I loved living here. Quick service . Very close to luxury hotels with pool . Bike trail with river…read morejust steps away . Good playgrounds for kids around. Gated and safe . Garage kept my new car safe and cold.

Do not use this company if you need a fair appraisal... We got an appraisal in order to terminate a…read moretenant in common situation. We got a fair appraisal to start with and one of the parties was able to have Ted amend it lower in favor of one party... Very unfair. Find somebody else that's actually biased.

Ted is the ultimate professional and very familiar with the microeconomic and macroeconomic…read morenuances of the real estate market in the Bay Area. Ted was prompt, thorough and really listened to all of the questions, clarifications we had as it relates to the property. We also needed kind of a dual perspective in our situation- one track purpose's based on certain dates and then one for current values. Thank you so much We've all owned homes and sold homes but a great Appraiser is the first important step to kick off the whole process. Thank you so much, Ted for making things quick and easy! Look forward to the next time.

Jim and Pauline Zenner were an amazing team to work with. My brother and I have been working with…read morePauline for over 3 years as a property manager when our mother's health began to decline. Pauline worked tirelessly to find the right family to rent to. After mom passed and we decided to sell the home, Jim and Pauline made everything so easy for us. Within a few days, their cleaning, repairing and inspection teams went to work. Along with Pauline's wonderful staging talents, the house was immaculate and ready to sell. With Jim's skillful negotiations, we had many offers and sold well above the asking price and all within a 7 day close. Both Jim and Pauline returned all of our calls and explained the many processes with each step of the way. I highly recommend Jim and Pauline for all of your real estate needs. They were simply great! Rhonda P.

Jon Lundgren and Stephan Karon were both a disappointment regarding my recent experience as a…read moreLandlord for a single family residence. Mr. Lundgren assured me that he found a most qualified tenant because of his experience with them as an existing Lessee for a Karon Properties managed property. They both had good jobs, were most quiet and always paid on time. They just needed more room. He thoroughly endorsed them in every way. The following things were done incorrectly: No application. The previous Landlord's app was used (after the fact) in error to show employment. Month to Month Rental Agreement only signed by one spouse. Month to Month Rental Agreement was a 25 year old one and 1/4 page exhibit with few landlord protections (Agreements for most Tenents are usually about 4 pages (DRE forms) with protections built in). He said that they always paid current. They paid 15 days late until we put a stop to it. Jon called it a game. Never ordered credit reports and refused to provide one later on. Never inventoried the rental house for a list of personal items to be provided on the agreement. Jon Lundgren refused to do a walkthrough when the renters left. Communicated only by phone and US Mail. E-mails and texting were not permitted. He once received a tenant payment, put it in Karon Property Mgmt Trust Acc't. and then MAILED a Trust check to the nearest Chase office near his house (thinking that the endorsement would be read by Chase people and deposited that day)! Who does that? The Banks is not set up for that. Mr. Lundgren uses a Scotts Valley address for Karon Properties, instead of Santa Cruz. We gave the Tenant a 60 day notice for reasons besides the above. We were fortunate that they left on the 60th day. More problems were anticipated but did not materialize. Mr. Stephan Karon defended his agent in every way. Jon Lundgren is slick. He makes everything sound smooth and reasonable. We do not recommend using him for property management.

We had dinner reservations next door, but were early (natch) so we stopped in this boutique shortly…read morebefore they closed. It was nice, a bit eclectic, very clean, bright and well organized. Lots of stuff for the dining room and bar, games, fun cards and stickers. We got no flack for hanging out right up to closing time. In fact, someone else came in after we did.

Cute gift shop with rotating selection- kitchen items, cards, games, wall decor, hats, stickers,…read moreand more. A lot seems locally sourced. But honestly, the prices are high. Sweatshirts run $60-$64, hats are around $30, and some necklaces are $40+. I wish I could support and buy something, but I just can't justify those prices. I still like stopping by to see what's new, even if I rarely end up buying anything.