## Review for Mike Castle - Century 21 Real Estate Alliance…read more Mike was professional and friendly throughout our interactions. He replied to my messages and calls promptly and took quick action on important matters. As a tenant on Section 8 facing legal issues, Mike's expertise in real estate law was invaluable. He successfully negotiated a HAP contract with my housing authority, where three previous landlords had failed. This saved me from having to live in my car at the last minute. I found Mike's listing on Zillow.com after trying other options where landlords required separate application fees. On Zillow, I only paid a one-time $35 fee to send my background check to unlimited landlords. Mike's listing was the first one I saw, and it was for a luxury condo on the ocean. Mike went above and beyond in every aspect, drawing on his 40 years of experience in real estate and property management. He hired painters and cleaners to make the unit look new, bought a new refrigerator and stove, and even managed to repair a 40-year-old louvre window crack by finding the exact aftermarket part and hiring a mechanic to fix the internals. This allowed the county to pass the unit, saving me. As a final touch of kindness, Mike left a week's worth of breakfast food in the fridge and toiletries for me, like a luxury hotel. I feel so grateful to Mike for his integrity and for fighting for me like attorney Larry H. Parker. If you're looking for a property manager or Realtor who will go the extra mile to ensure your success, I highly recommend Mike Castle.

Mike Castle helped me and my wife as first time homebuyers to purchase a house in Santa Cruz. Mike…read moreis a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and reliable agent and I would definitely work with him again. Highly recommended!

Greg is great to work with--super professional, easy to communicate with, and really knows the…read morerental market. He put in a ton of effort to help me find the right tenant and always made sure I was in the loop. You can tell he cares about doing things the right way. I'd definitely recommend him to any landlord looking for reliable property management.

Great service! Greg Flowers was always on top of it whenever my roommate and I needed something…read more Very professional and friendly and will definitely be using Authentic Real Estate again

I have been renting a property now for almost 15 years and have had consistent good experiences…read morewith this company. Thank you Datta and your team at Main Street!

AVOID!!!!!! Carol is the absolute worst person. Rude. Short. Abrupt. Condescending. Lacking people…read moreskills. Either she can't be kind or she won't be kind. Not sure which is worse. Don't even get me started on the living situations! I don't understand how they can charge what they do for what their tenants get. Worn down, dirty, borderline derelict units. Where is our rent money going!? Surely it's not being used to improve the residents homes! Doesn't even seem to be used on maintenance issues as work orders are not fulfilled in a timely manner! I cannot stress this enough, AVOID THIS PLACE!!!!

Please let this be a WARNING to all future tenants. I know it's hard to find housing in this town,…read morebut please do not rent from RE 831! The owner Suzie does not think of you as a person you are just a pocketbook to her. I lived in my apartment for five years and it was so sad to see neighbors come and go so frequently due to the yearly 10% rent increase. I have plenty of stories about Suzie and her employee Lisa acting as though they are beyond superior to me and my other neighbors. Stories Including the owners coming onto my property and going inside without asking, I know a few past tenants that have had to take her to small claims. But here is my doozy of a story. Buckle up because it's a good one, I have attached screenshots of emails of proof of this happening. When I moved in one of my neighbors that I had shared a wall with were sadly using drugs heavily, and there was a lot of domestic violence going on. They eventually moved out. About a week later after them moving out , I heard and saw one of the old tenants coming and going showering and bringing people over in the middle of the night while the house was empty. I called the police and emailed Suzie about this multiple times and in her emails she states that she DOUBTS I am hearing and seeing this man coming and going in the middle of the night to an empty house and squatting. Let me tell you, I spoke to him one of the mornings when he was leaving, I have video of him coming and going, and yes, I had made two police reports about this. She still "doubted" that I was seeing and hearing him. I was concerned for my neighbors safety and myself. I was shocked at the carelessness and heartless manner that Suzie was handling the situation. I'm just beyond words that people like her even exist on this planet, so please , if you want to be treated like a human being and that your concerns and money mattertake my story as a warning and do not rent from RE 831. Edit : After posting my original review above, I decided I wanted to add the screenshots of Susie and Lisa trying to cover their steps after admitting that the owners had come into my apartment with no prior communication. Mind you, they came into my apartment while I was moving out. The screenshots for this incident are from my email with the little moon symbol so you don't get confused of the two events. Sorry if they are posting out of order! Also, my building was falling apart! The termites are running rampant in this building, and Susie was notified of this matter multiple times and nothing has been done. You can hear rodents running through the walls, my light fixture stopped working because I believe rats probably ate through the wiring in my ceiling. The only time you'll ever see Susie is when she zooms up the driveway in her Porsche Cayenne to collect change from the washer and dryer that barely even works.

They were within your guided hours. Opinions have nothing to do with your company's poor service…read moreand experience. Happy to never do business from you. lol I see you still haven't rented out the place either they must read the reviews and how you seem to always have an excuse and a reason for your terrible service. The place still vacant speaks for its self. Suite yourself if you want to keep going.

My family and I were greatly fortunate to work with Mr. Rivas. Always with a comfortable smile and…read morepatience, Huve tirelessley worked with us to find and close on our dream home this past September. Around every corner, we were beyond pleased, and sometimes amazed by Huve's knowledgeable, honest, and straightforward approach to any question, concern, or speculation we might have had. His honest transparency and diplomacy made our journey to buying a home easy and fun. Other agents may have experience to equal Huve, but I'd wager that few, if any, have the easy finesse, loyalty, and personal charm of Huve. My family and I would recommend his services to anyone considering buying property in the greater Monterey Bay area, bar none! -David S. Felton, CA

I am sitting on the deck of my wonderful new home as I reflect on how grateful I am to have had…read moreHuve Rivas as my real estate agent. Huve helped me both sell my old home and purchase my new one. His professionalism and command of the market got me the best selling point for my old home and he helped navigate a very difficult market for buyers to put me in a place that I'm ecstatic to be in. I literally would not be where I am today without Huve! Huve made the process on both ends feel like a team effort, because he listened to my preferences, collaborated on strategies, and double checked before taking action. He is also truly turned on about the work, making it fun to go house hunting and easy to be in touch. In the end, I did the buying, but I found myself using the word "we" when talking to others about the whole process he guided me through. Finally, his follow up has been first class. He continues to be a welcoming and invaluable resource for the variety of concerns that might arise post-purchase, which speaks volumes about the kind of agent and person he is. Huve is in a class by himself and you will be ecstatic to have him as your real estate agent!

When we started looking for a property in Aptos a year ago, we went to Yelp to find realtors that…read morewere familiar with the local market. Mike Bloch's reviews were great, so we contacted him. He stood out for his knowledge of the Santa Cruz market and his personality and positive, open attitude. We decided to work with him, and he and his team delivered. Within a few months, we found a property we liked, so we decided to make an offer. Even though our offer was good, the seller decided to take a different offer (the house was a duplex, half of it occupied). We continued to monitor the market with Mike's help. We narrow down our search to a very specific, relatively small neighborhood close to the beach. It took us several months, but we finally found a great property, made an offer, and we got the house! Thank you, Mike for your patience and for guidance throughout the entire process! :-) :-) :-) :-) Sincerely, The four of us

This is my second time using Mike Bloch's services. First time was like 15 years ago. So many…read morepositive things to say. First, off, we had been looking for a new house for a few year, and he was always so patient with us and never got any pressure. He is down-to-earth, very honest, straight-forward, great communicator, and just a super great guy. He did such a great job marketing our house to be sold and advising me on how to fix it up to sell quickly and for the right price. What a great partner. Thanks Mike.

Since we've been looking at properties in the Santa Cruz mountains, Paul has been a godsend. He's a…read morehappy, friendly, knowledgeable guy, and a great real-estate agent to boot. He's the definition of local. He's full of great advice and delivers it with a smile. He's gone above and beyond the call of duty, including showing us properties in the rain. We refer Paul to our friends and family. He comes with our highest recommendation. Thanks Paul!

If you are looking for an agent who truly *cares* about you, choose Paul. My daughter lost…read moreeverything in the CZU Complex fires in August 2020 and along with everyone else, was seeking a new place to live. Paul located the perfect spot and and went the extra mile to negotiate just the right deal. He even offered to assist by donating and delivering furniture and other items to help her recover from the total loss. I have also worked with Paul in his capacity as a real estate agent and can honestly say he's top notch. If you want honesty, integrity and transparency - look no further.

We worked with Scott to find the forest cottage of our dreams! He was incredibly patient,…read moreknowledgeable, and flexible as we worked through multiple iterations of what we were looking for. Initially, we were looking for land to build a tiny home. After more research and discussions with Scott, we realized a small cottage on land would be a better fit. This entire process took 18 months of my husband and I evolving our thinking as we learned more. Scott was an integral resource throughout the process and very understanding. Ultimately, he flagged a property for us one Friday morning and it was a perfect fit from location to price to vibes! We had an offer in within days and Scott continued to be an excellent explainer and advocate for us. We also appreciated how organized and professional Scott was as the house buying process is such a blur of paperwork. We couldn't have done this without him and are so grateful to have him as our real estate agent! We would (and already have) recommended him to our family and friends!!

We can't recommend Scott more. Scott was our property manager for several years for our townhouse…read morein Santa Cruz. Everything went smoothly, I can't recall even one hiccup. Rent was always promptly and timely deposited, communication was great, and he provides handy year-end summaries for tax season. We had such trust in Scott that we retained him as our agent when we sold the house. The house sold quickly for even more than we had anticipated.