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.

I have been working with Dana for more than five years. We own a townhouse in the area that we rent…read moreout long-term, and Dana has always helped us find the right tenants. She is professional, reliable, responsive, and hardworking. Every time we need to find new tenants, we confidently return to her because we know she will do an excellent job. This time, I had a tight deadline before traveling overseas, and Dana went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of before I left. She even continued to assist me while I was out of the country, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Dana to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and trustworthy real estate professional.

Had an unfortunate experience during my move-out process after my landlord changed property…read moremanagement companies and Rasmussen took over handling the transition. During a disagreement regarding move-out expectations, I did not feel the communication was handled in a calm or professional manner. Due to the interaction, I felt it was necessary to contact the landlord directly and have a third party involved to help complete the process. I was surprised by the difference in communication style, as previous interactions in other settings had been more composed and professional. I understand move-out situations can involve differing expectations and interests. My hope is simply that all residents are treated with professionalism, respect, and calm communication throughout the process, especially in a small community.

I thought selling a house would be stressful. It was not. Dave, Marvin, and all of Anderson…read moreChristie made my two recent house sales easy and seamless. They'd call or email if I had to make a decision, e.g., the amount of pre-sale work. The rest was well in their hands and I didn't have to think about it. When offers came in, they negotiated to obtain and to preserve the highest price possible. I look forward to working with them again. SHOUT OUT to Fantasia Bailey, who is managing my rentals. Again, it is seamless for me. Other than major decisions, I leave everything to Fantasia. There are no worries, with Fantasia.

My wife and I can't speak highly enough about Fantasia Bailey at Anderson Christie. She found us…read morewhat we considered to be the "perfect" applicant for our Condo. We are conservative business people who require the utmost in professionalism,..Fantasia Bailey is exactly that! Good communication, everything in a timely manner, courteous, professional and kind is Fantasia's way. We tried to compensate Fantasia for worked performed when she was in the process of helping us find our second tenant, my wife's mother had an emergency health issue and was forced to return to the Condo. This left Fantasia unpaid for a months worth of work trying to fill our vacancy,....she refused to be compensated for this. Professionalism and kindness,..it still exists. Rest assured that you've hired the best if it's Fantasia Bailey. Sincerely - Aaron D. ,.... Naseem N.

In June 2025, my sister and I made the decision to sell the rental property we jointly owned. Since…read morewe had never sold a home before, we were on unfamiliar territory. We interviewed four different realtors, and honestly, they all appeared to be trustworthy and knowledgeable individuals who could guide us through the sales process. After narrowing down our choices to two realtors, we requested proposals for selling our house from each of them. These proposals included information about the costs of necessary repairs and upgrades as well as estimated selling prices. During the interviews, it became evident that we were entering a buyers' market, which may limit our ability to achieve the desired selling price. In the end we chose Kaelin. Her proposal kept us within our budget for repairs and upgrades, and she was confident that she could sell the home for its fair market value. Our other 'finalist' was not so positive on achieving those goals. One of the daunting aspects of preparing to sell a home is finding reliable and trustworthy contractors to undertake the necessary work to prepare the property. Once you have these contractors, you need to ensure they begin work as soon as possible. Additionally, you must closely monitor the progress of the work to ensure it is completed on time and in the manner you desire. This becomes particularly difficult for owners selling a home that is located far from their primary residence, making it challenging to meet with contractors and monitor the progress. Kaelin truly shines in this role. She already knew the contractors we needed and managed to get them to provide us with quotes. Once approved, she swiftly put them on the job and ensured timely completion of the work. Initially, the ambitious goals we set together at the project's beginning seemed a bit too demanding, but we managed to meet them. When a buyer wanted to make an offer before the house went on the market, she made sure it was a strong and compelling offer that aligned with the high end of the sales price range she had specified in her original proposal. She also didn't hesitate to incur the cost of staging the property (she pays for this), as this demonstrated our readiness to proceed with other offers if theirs wasn't satisfactory. Long story short, she made it happen. We ended up putting in less money than we planned in repairs and upgrades and sold the property right at the high end of what she said she could do. We found Kaelin very easy (even fun) to work with over the 2.5-3 month timeframe as we went from planning and starting repairs & upgrades to closing escrow.

Kaelin is an outstanding real estate agent. She knows the market and can guide you in what to do…read moreand what not to do in preparing your house for sale. I can't speak highly enough of her integrity and doing whatever needs to be done to sell your home. In our case, we were not able to do the upgrades, as we had left the area. Kaelin jumped in and lined up contractors, supervised their work, and beautifully staged out home. She was always present at the Open Houses, followed up on leads, regularly communicated, and kept our best interests foremost in her thought and actions. I highly recommend her and her team. They kept us appraised the dates for the work, Open Houses, and any bills. Simply a wonderful, warm, and engaging agent with a dynamic team who will work with and for you!

My partner Becca and I were looking for a place to live for a few months. After going to open…read morehouses and responding to many ads we realized that even if we found the right place the market is so competitive we probably wouldn't get it even if we applied. One day we walked in to the Wilder Associates office and met Drayah their accountant and office manager. She also has an awesome puppy named Jill who greeted us at the door. We told Drayah what we were looking for and gave her our information. Drayah was very nice and understood our frustration with how difficult the rental market is for renters. Sure enough weeks later Drayah reached out and told us about a rental she thought would work for us that wasn't on the market yet. She sent us information and pictures about the perfect place with everything we were looking for. Well we just signed the lease and we are thrilled to move into our new house. Thank you Drayah!

Rented a house in Aptos few years ago from Jim really great experience upper Encino alway right…read morethere to fix any problem very on top it.

Selling my Capitola home in summer 2025 was no small task -- high interest rates, lots of…read morecompetition, and plenty of economic uncertainty. I needed a realtor with a real plan, and Shemeika delivered. A friend had raved about her, and now I know why. From our very first meeting she came prepared with comps, a clear marketing strategy, and a "how-to" guide that quickly became my home-selling bible. Shemeika made me feel like her only client -- responsive, attentive, and always steps ahead. She knows the Santa Cruz market inside and out, but what sets her apart is how she combines sharp strategy with genuine care. At different points she was exactly what I needed: a coach, an advocate, mentor, negotiator, therapist, and trusted advisor. She guided me through staging, inspections, and negotiations with confidence and professionalism, making the process far smoother than I was expecting. What impressed me most was her balance of warmth and fierce advocacy -- supportive when I needed reassurance, tough when it came time to protect my interests. I absolutely adore and respect her. If you need a realtor who brings creativity, hustle, and heart to the table, Shemeika Fox is the one to call.

Shemeika Fox has shown herself to be a very competent realtor who has guided us through the entire…read moreprocess of selling our two homes. As these were our family homes with an emotional attachment to each, she was sensitive to our needs and very professional in all aspects of the selling process. Her expertise in all phases including her advice with listing the property, staging the home, advertising, selling and closing were above and beyond. We are very happy with Shemeika and give her the highest marks as an agent. The Stelling Family 2025

I was a renter in a property managed by Lighthouse Realty for the last ten years, having just moved…read moreout a month ago. Over the years, the team at Lighthouse from top-to-bottom has always been friendly, agreeable, and prompt. During the first days of COVID, when myself and everybody I lived with were laid off, they agreed to work with us on a temporary rent reduction while we navigated the chaos. Peter was a semi-regular at a brewery I worked at, and when he'd come by for a Kombucha and a pretzel for lunch, he was down to chit chat about business, or anything else for that matter. Very personable and honest individual. Kristi was our property manager for the last five years or so, and she's awesome! Very easy to work with, and did a great job coordinating any needed repair work in an extremely time-efficient manner. I can't say enough positive things about this group. If I suddenly win the lottery, I'll be coming back to them to buy my little beach bungalow.

Just when we were about to give up, Peter made the difference in helping us buy our first home. Not…read moretoo long after, Peter and Kristi (and their whole team) started managing the property perfectly -- finding consistently good tenants, maintaining its upkeep, and always keeping us informed. Top to bottom, whether you're hoping to buy, rent, or have your rental(s) managed, Lighthouse Realty is fair, professional, and highly competent.

My wife and I are AMAZED at the effort and hard work Tim Zoliack From this office worked on our…read morehehalf. If I could give anyone an award for great service and efficientcy award, Tim should get it. He knows Real Estate like I know the back of my hand. He understood what we were seeking, always made time to fully answer our questions and was willing to go the Extra Mile for us. We were treated like adults with much respect unlike some in the professional business. He pressed hard to find us a fantastic house and helped us to get the best interest rate with a Fantastic Loan Officer named Victor. I am actually recommending Tim to family members that will be looking to get into the market in the future. I would not use anyone else. Thank You Tim Zoliack.

Had a fabulous experience working with Aldina, Tony Melo, and his wife Lynette. A top notch…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable and caring team !! I highly recommend this agency to everyone looking to buy sell or rent