We had a terrific experience with Juan Salas when selling our home in Aromas. We had met him at a…read moreneighbor's open house a couple years back and had saved his card. Very glad we did. Friendly, professional and guided us throughout the process. Juan went the extra mile to make sure our home and we were well represented. He made a stressful process as painless as possible. Highly recommend!

If you are in the market to sell your home, buy a home or perhaps both, you will want to make sure…read morethat you have the very best real estate agent who has your best interest and keeps that best interest in mind. Let's be honest there will always be stressful parts to the real estate process, therefore, you will want to find that agent who will make you laugh when you feel like crying, who will never stop working and tells you the truth; even if it is not the news that you want to hear. The agent who has all of these qualities and more is Juan Salas. He worked around the clock for us by showing us homes that were just listed, drawing up the necessary paperwork and to answer any questions and concerns we had. He is a great communicator and incredibly patient. He is knowledgeable about the market and has strong negotiation skills. Juan understood our specific needs and did not stop working until he sold our house and found us our new perfect home. One of Mr. Juan's best qualities is his honesty. For example, he told us the price point that would attract the most interest and potential buyers when listing our home. He explained why that was the best price to list our home by showing recent comparables and knowing the current market trends. Juan is completely transparent throughout the entire process. He wants you to have all of the information about your perspective new home. Juan has certain procedures and strategies to obtain this information whether it be through ordering inspections or making phone calls to various entities, in order to make you feel completely comfortable and confident in your transactions. Juan has incredible drive and motivation to work tirelessly until the deal is completed.

In early 2025, I decided to start looking to purchase my first home. I started my homebuying…read morejourney with a real estate agent who did not seem to care about what i was looking for and I quickly gave up. Later in the year, I reached out to Erika and I instantly felt like I was with somebody who really wanted to help me find my home. She also introduced me to a loan agent who helped guide me through the qualification process all the way through to the purchase of my home. Erika is patient and understanding. When we were looking at houses together, she pointed out things to look for, whether good or bad. It was a learning experience and I'm glad I went through it with somebody like Erika. If I ever buy or sell, I hope I will be able to work with her again. I would recommend her to anybody who is buying or selling their home. I've been in my house for over 6 months now and I'm still so happy. I'm so appreciative of Erika.

My husband and I were first time homebuyers, looking to stay in Santa Cruz. Erika is incredible…read more Her market knowledge and negotiation skills helped us find the right home at the right price! She is patient, always available to answer questions, and guided us through every step of the process. We had a complicated sale, and Erika navigated the challenges masterfully! We couldn't be happier with the outcome. We sealed the deal, and purchased our first home earlier this month, and yes, in Santa Cruz!Just in time for the holidays! Thank you, Erika! My family is forever grateful.

Realator went on vacation in the middle of a deal, he did not hand off the deal to anyone else,…read morethis delayed the closing 2 weeks which put his clients deposit at risk, and cost the sellers thousands of dollars, very unprofessional, do not trust your livelihood with this conpany.

From the owner: Fair Deal Real Estate Inc. is a full service, fair commission real estate company that combines a…read moredistinct understanding of buyer representation, and listing property needs with expertise in marketing, experienced negotiating and exceptional client care. We have over twenty years of experience, family owned and operated. The corporate office is located in the Monterey Bay in Watsonville, CA and offers services throughout California.

BEWARE of "710 E Lake Ave"upstairs apartments. Owners of…read morethe unit are downstairs, they will keep tabs on you, let homeless hangout around the property, ask for food and money, the trash (dumpster and bins) are community shared basically because they don't have locks on them, homeless sleep under stair way , mice droppings in attic (if you use the heater the house will smell disgusting) , you won't be able to use your "assigned parking spot", bathroom in hallway the shower is going to have mold around its framing, and beware of property owner saying that they will fix stuff that needs maintenance they say they will fix it but will never do it with a time frame (no 24 hour noticed) to entry to "fix" issue by unknow maintenance person . Owners of the unit know and will ignore the issue about the homeless BEWARE !!!

Can't say enough great things about Aldina Real Estate. Especially Nancy! She really helped us out…read moreduring our process and will definitely come back.

Amiee is truly a dream to work with! So much so that I retained her services to sell two homes in…read morea three-month period. One was a beautiful turnkey home, and the other was a rental that had fallen into disrepair. She knew how to negotiate the terrain to sell both properties with top results on tight deadlines. She works tremendously hard to market her client's properties and will personally do whatever it takes to get a property ready to sell. Her work ethic is amazing. She is knowledgeable about the real estate market, and a shrewd negotiator. She is incredibly personable and professional. I will be working with her going forward and would absolutely recommend her. Simply said.... I trust her to get the job done and done well!

Aimee helped us both sell our old and buy our new home under tight timelines and helped us…read morenegotiate prices on each that topped our expectations. This was not an easy endeavor since there were lots of moving parts and balls in the air in both the sale and purchase of the new home and Aimee deftly navigated us through with a calm, can-do demeanor! Aimee has an easy going nature but also gets it done! We highly recommend her!

Thuy did it again! She was able to sell my home quickly in this uncertain market. She was…read morereassuring and communicative throughout the whole process. As a seller this time around, I had to lower my expectations since the market is not as "hot" as it was a few years ago. This was fine with me since I just wanted my home sold ASAP since we already purchased another home and didn't want to hold onto two homes. Thuy's ability to quickly close deals and negotiation skills make her a great choice for any real estate needs. I highly recommend her if you're looking for someone that is willing to go above and beyond. Reach out to Thuy if you're looking to buy or sell in the nearby future!

Very disappointed I stopped by in late May as I was seeking a low income apartment but was told…read morethey didn't have any vacancies until July and that was a 2br. So I was just informed that I was lied to and they do not have any low income apts to rent ever! I could handle them not renting to those with a low income but to be intentionally misled? Poor customer/tenant service! :(

Octavio and Kari do an amazing job at Watsonville Real Estate! They are honest, very ethical and…read morehard working. I have worked with Octavio in the past as both a listing agent and a buyers agent and his commitment to his clients has been outstanding. He is truly professional and upfront with his clients. He works great with first time homebuyers or seasoned investors and has a wealth of information since he has been selling real estate for many years. I highly recommend Octavio and Kari at Watsonville Real Estate.

We have used El Camino for three home purchases and sales. Each time, due to their deep knowledge…read moreof the community and pricing trends, we were able to sell our home quickly and at our fair asking price. In addition we were able to purchase homes at outstanding prices - one before it even went on the market! Our last purchase had some challenges but through good, professional communication with the sellers and their skill in real estate laws, we were able to get our dream home. Integrity is important to us. Careful pricing and respectful offers are key to long term business relationships. You'll have that with El Camino Realty.

I would suggest you not use this real estate company. Unfortunately, we did business with the…read morebroker and owner who is unscrupulous in his business dealings. He will go ahead and paint you a great picture on why to by the home but then leaves you out to dry when things go bad. I would also suggest not using the mortgage company that is associated with them. Unfortunately they gave us one of the worst loans. It was too bad that we did not research them in advance. We found out that this broker is in the middle of a bunch of legal issues pertaining to his business already. If you do business with them, just check them out first. But in my opinion, stay away!!!!