Selling my Capitola home in summer 2025 was no small task -- high interest rates, lots of competition, 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. read more

Shemeika Fox has shown herself to be a very competent realtor who has guided us through the entire process 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 read more

When we decided to sell our beautiful home earlier this year, we interviewed 3 local realtors. However, we felt that none of them was a good match for what we were looking for. We came across Shemeika from Fox realty and she made our decision easy. As a matter a fact she exceeded our expectations in many ways. She was always available, extremely knowledgeable, personable, while remaining professional. She used creative marketing strategies and only the best resources available to market our home. Her guidance through negotiating 2 offers was invaluable and resulted in over $100K higher sale price in a tough market. In short, Shemeika goes above and beyond what you expect from a realtor and delivers results. We highly recommend hiring her when buying or selling your home. read more

Our house was a challenge: 117 years old and super historic, but only half fixed up. Shemeika was our amazing partner in every step of the journey. This is going to sound like a paid advertorial but I promise you it's not: she literally amazed me several times throughout the process. - She was able to step into any role called for: - Active listener who got inside our situation, our problems, our hopes - Responsive communicator making us feel we were her only clients even though I knew otherwise - Expert planner and advisor from start to finish - Wrangler of top notch professionals - Morale booster when we ran out of energy getting things together - Confidant when things didn't go to plan - Decorator with a flair for highlighting the best aspects of our home - Director of our own video (which got a ton of views!) plus filling the jobs of costume designer, narrator, extra, and bartender! - Designer of beautiful marketing materials - Trivia master for weird real estate questions - Hard-nosed negotiator - Fierce defender of our interests - ...and just a friend when needed. I don't want to scare anyone, but let's be real: selling our home has been a roller coaster. In part, it was an emotional journey of losing some of our identity (we put 25 years of sweat and love into that house, and fostered two kids there). It's also very physical: finally doing some difficult projects we'd put off for years; accepting that some just couldn't get done; storing all our stuff (so, so much stuff); turning the house into a sparkling showplace that buyers could fall in love with; and working through the complexities of a real estate transaction. It was hard. Hard work, hard moments to get through, hard bumps and scrapes (which box are the band-aids in now?). But with Shemeika as our partner, the impossible became possible for us. Without her we might have despaired and been buried in our possessions for decades. Now we know the next chapter for our beloved home will be written by people who care, and we are free and living a new life. In the end we sold the house for over asking price a few days after the first showing. But that's a tiny part of the story. Through all of this, we became close. The relationship with a realtor is strange and unique: getting to know Shemeika was an intensely personal experience, while at the same time knowing that it would result in us parting. I will miss her. Thank you Shemeika. read more

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We cannot imagine having gone through our home buying process without Shemeika! Her natural warmth, encouragement, listening skills, and smile are a bonus to her expert knowledge of both real estate and Santa Cruz County. Shemeika also delivers amazing customer service, truly on a level that is being lost these days. We also appreciated her extensive network of local connections to household / property services in order to swiftly handle a number of contingencies in a very short closing period. We cannot say enough good things about Shemeika and having her represent our family as a realtor. read more

Shemeika went above and beyond. She was very helpful and took time to answer all of my questions. She exceeded my expectations!!

I can't say enough about Shemeika! She has now helped me with two purchases and two sales, each time the process smooth, stress-free, and even a bit fun. She listened to my goals for each transaction and expertly advised accordingly. Her communication throughout the process was amazing; Shemeika was always available to answer my questions, whether big or small and consistently went above and beyond to ensure I felt confident in my decisions. I highly recommend Shemeika to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is professional, dedicated, and genuinely cares about her clients! read more

Shemeika is the best!!! Very knowledgeable and on top of everything. She is a pleasure to work with. She really looked out for us and the well behind of our families. I highly recommend her. read more

Shemeika has been awesome to work with. My wife and I decided to return to Santa Cruz after living in the East Bay for a few years. From the initial conversation, Shemeika took the time to hear our needs/desires and was vested in helping us find the best home for our family. She was happy to work with us remotely, even offering to do virtual tours while we were out of town. We could tell Shemeika was well known/connected in the local industry while visiting open houses and interacting with other agents. She also has excellent knowledge of real estate in the area. In this crazy market, we were stoked that she helped us to get our first offer accepted. Since we were remote, she gave us a full service experience scheduling vendors for inspections, getting bids for work, lining up appointments, being at the house for all of them and FaceTiming us in each time. We had some kinks with an appraisal delay that threatened our ability to close, but she was prompt getting our lender to act by expediting the appraisal review, and chased the relevant parties. Overall, we had a very pleasant and seamless home buying experience and much of that is attributed to Shemeika. We would work with her again and I'd recommend in a heartbeat. read more

My family had an off-market real estate opportunity arise quickly and Shemeika was able to jump in and make the deal happen. She gave us a thorough analysis of what our options were and we ended up with a great result. I would trust Shemeika to advise on any future real estate matter. read more

We highly recommend Shemeika Fox. My husband and I live in San Francisco but because of COVID aren't enjoying the city nearly as much as we used to. We decided to find a different community in which to raise our young daughter and picked Santa Cruz for a variety of reasons. Shemeika took the time to listen to what we wanted, was always available, and helped us navigate several difficult topics. We ended up buying a home that we adore on over 3 acres of land for $3.15 million. She stayed on site with us for over 4 hours on a Sunday as we made our decision and reached an agreement with seller. She brought her entire family to watch our dogs and 2 year old daughter. Very happy with the process and result. In general, we are allergic to real estate brokers but Shemeika is the exception - just a fun, nice person trying to do right by her family, friends and clients. I look forward to watching her business continue to grow. I feel like Shemeika is a particularly good fit for people looking to move to Santa Cruz from San Francisco and Silicon Valley - you get someone who is type A on getting things done for you, but also someone who exudes the best of Santa Cruz - not pushy, fun to be around, and very focused on family and enjoying life. We'd have drinks with Shemeika any day. read more

My family and I have bought and sold several homes with Shemeika and we really enjoy working with her. Shemeika is responsive, professional and makes it happen. She is well connected in the community, respected in the industry and can find a solution to any problems that arrise. Shemeika is thorough, patient and clear about the process and makes her clients feel well taken care of. I highly recommend Shemeika and her amazing team! read more

Shemeika was everything I hoped a realtor would be and more! She made the housing search stress free and fun, answered my multitude of questions throughout the buying process (or sought them out if she didn't know - I did have quite a few), was incredibly proactive, and added personal touches throughout the process which were extremely thoughtful and well received. I feel truly lucky that Shemeika guided me through my home purchase as she not only nailed the necessities (knowledge base, communication, attention to detail, negotiation skills), but also added to the experience to make me comfortable, confident and extremely happy. Thanks Shemeika! read more

From the very first interaction, all the way to escrow, and even to this day, Shemeika has been incredibly responsive, professional, efficient, compassionate and highly competent. I had no idea what to expect as I was a first time home buyer. Shemeika and her lovely assistant Sarah essentially held my hand the entire way. Every question or request I had was answered and fulfilled. I was blown away by the 21day escrow process, which Shemeika facilitated due to our pressing circumstances regarding my health. Shemeika and Sarah made sure I was absolutely certain about the property before making the final decision. I never felt pressured into any of it. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to this team for coming through and delivering the absolute highest quality service a business could provide. That is unfortunately so rare in this day and age. Shemeika spares no expense when it comes to her clients. Look nowhere else. You will undoubtedly be in good hands with this team of amazing women. I am now settled into my dream home and life because of Shemeika, Sarah, and all of their hard work and dedication to my happiness. I am infinitely grateful! Keep up the great work ladies! read more

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Shemeika is the kindest, most thoughtful, caring person. We stumbled upon her in an open house and fell more in love with her than the house. We knew right away she was the perfect fit for us. All throughout COVID she kept in touch with us, sent birthday gifts, and when we got the all clear, she jumped right back out there with us to see houses. In such a short time she knew more about what we wanted, than we did. She found our dream home and worked tirelessly right beside us to help us get it. Her passion for what she does and the people she represents is evident every time you talk to her. I couldn't imagine doing this without Shemeika!! read more

We met Shemeika 6 years ago when we were first looking for property in Santa Cruz. There was an immediate connection and ease in communicating with her and her lovely family. (Shout out to Danny for all of the support and construction knowledge). We finally just purchased a bigger place this last week after several stressful tries. Who knew it would be so hard to get another bedroom and bathroom. The housing shortage has created challenges for many. It is even more important to be working with someone who keeps things in perspective and is always doing their very best. We went to many open houses. Whenever a host asked us if we were working with someone, we would let them know that we were working with Shemeika. They would smile with recognition and we would always feel that future interactions would be amicable. We all desire a place where we can gather family and friends in beautiful Santa Cruz. Shemeika will always be honest, true, kind and compassionate and she will support you in that endeavor. In the end, I think it is true, that home is where your heart is. Shemeika helps to make Santa Cruz a place where you have a sense of community with genuine interactions and caring. With much respect, Janice read more

We definitely made the right decision to work with Shemeika to purchase our first home in Santa Cruz. If you are looking for a real state professional who is knowledgeable, patient, responsiveness and enthusiastic, look no further. She truly cares. She was extremely diligent to make sure that we find a house that is perfect for our family. She was always there when we needed more information about a property. When we finally found a house that we really wanted to buy, she did everything to make sure our offer will be accepted. and she succeeded in getting our offer accepted. Purchasing a house can be quite stressful, but she made it extremely straight-forward by explaining every step carefully to us. I also want to point that she is very kind and caring! she stayed in touch with us after we purchased the home and helped us during some very difficult time. read more

Shemeika and I recently worked together on a probate transaction. She was responsive, cooperative and always a pleasure. As a Realtor, I appreciated her professionalism, composure and ability to move the process forward despite the inherent hurdles and challenges. As Shemeika knows, this purchase was particularly significant. While we represented different sides, we were able to work together well to facilitate a successful closing for both parties. In any service industry, that is key. I thank her for a valuable and meaningful experience. read more

Shemeika knows the SC market so well. She is very balanced in her approach (realistic for client needs, patient yet assertive), and very responsive). We felt great about where we landed, having the chance to see a range of options. read more

"I had been searching the Santa Cruz area for several months when I finally clicked a button on Zillow that put me in touch with an agent, I did not know that clicking that button was going to lead to me meeting Shemeika. She called me as a result of that click and my first impression was a friendly, well-spoken, positive vibe, knowledgeable individual. We met at that initial house I had some interest in and based on my interactions with her I kept in contact. Shemeika listened to what I was looking for and was, therefore, able to send me listings in my parameters. She was also able to direct me to some things I had not considered because of her expert knowledge. When it was time to make an offer and get down to business in negotiations, Shemeika was spot on and took good care of me. " read more

Shemeika Fox is, in fact, as good as it gets. We purchased our lovely home in November with Shemeika's help and guidance. As nervous first-time home buyers we hoped for a Realtor in whom we could trust. Shemeika's approachable demeanor and professionalism immediately put us at ease. Shemeika took us under her wing, listened to our needs, explained our options in clear regular-people terms, presented advantages and disadvantages of each property, and readily answered our many questions. Shemeika is a committed and loyal advocate for her clients. We can't recommend her enough. read more

We have just closed escrow on our first home and I can honestly say that we could not have done it without Shemeika's help. My husband and I had been searching for a house to buy for a year and had to fire two other ineffective realtors before we found Shemeika. Once we started working with her we felt heard for the first time and our whole house buying experience turned around. Shemeika's professionalism and loyalty to her clients is admirable and we instantly knew we were in good hands with her representation. Buying a house is a stressful and confusing process and having the right realtor made all the difference. Shemeika took the time to explain everything to us in language we understood (not realtorese) and went to bat for us when we needed her to. Shemeika found the perfect balance between always being available and responsive to us without pushing us or being overbearing in any way. Shemeika worked hard for us and got us into a home we love. We recommend her highly to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. read more

We worked with Shemeika (at the recommendation of a friend) to buy our first house, and she was excellent. She never gave up on us, even though we were consistently indecisive and took many months to find our house. All throughout the process, even when we backed out of deals at the last minute, she was exceptionally professional and calm. She was also always incredibly responsive, taking our calls even when she was camping with her family or at a wedding. And when it came to buying our house, which we love, she helped us beat out 4 other offers to get it. I can't say enough about Shemeika. I highly recommend her. read more

Shemeika Fox is a gem when it comes to Realestate. We used Shemeika to sell our home and to purchase our smaller retirement home. The whole process could have been very stressful but she help us stay grounded and calm through the event. We made it through the process with little to no stress due to the amazing insight of Shemeika. She is amazing we also used Shemeika to purchase a home after selling! We love our new home!! read more

Shemeika Fox made buying my first home an exciting and smooth process. From the beginning to the end she was hardworking, organized and knowledgeable about what was happening in the market. She always had time to answer any questions we had and was flexible with our busy schedules. Her professionalism and genuine manner allowed for exceptional communication between other agents and lenders. I was constantly impressed with her ability to negotiate fairly while maintaining my needs first. Shemeika knows the Santa Cruz neighborhoods well and was great at matching our personality and requirements with the right locations. Even after renting here for 8 years, she introduced us to new areas! Santa Cruz has alot of character and she found the perfect home for us. She was a pleasure to work with on top of being an extraordinary realtor. I recommend her highly! read more

Shemeika is an excellent realtor. She helped my husband and I buy our first house and made the process very smooth. We have had a goal of owning a home for a long time, and never thought it would be possible. Shemeika not only helped us find our home, but she was extremely creative with our options...which resulted in finding the perfect home. More of a home than I had ever imagined. She is professional, helpful, hardworking and knowledgable. I highly recommend her! read more

Shemeika Fox made buying my first home an exciting and smooth process. From the beginning to the end she was hardworking, organized and knowledgeable about what was happening in the market. She always had time to answer any questions we had and was flexible with our busy schedules. Her professionalism and genuine manner allowed for exceptional communication between other agents and lenders. I was constantly impressed with her ability to negotiate fairly while maintaining my needs first. Shemeika knows the Santa Cruz neighborhoods well and was great at matching our personality and requirements with the right locations. Even after renting here for 8 years, she introduced us to new areas! Santa Cruz has a lot of character and she found the perfect home for us. She was a pleasure to work with on top of being an extraordinary realtor. I recommend her highly! read more

I have so much to say about this lady, it's hard to know where to start. Many years ago we were new to the California real estate market. To say we were fish out of water would be an understatement. Shemika kept us in line, focused, but still allowed us the space to choose a property that we could be happy in. The experience was truly amazing, we spent 5 years in that location and it served our needs extremely well, we were very happy indeed. Recently, my wife and I reset our goals for what we wanted to do with our lives. We wanted to grow our own food, expand our shop space, while creating a homestead we could share with others. Shemika stepped in, sold our old house, turned a nice profit, and brokered a deal on our new property that made sound financial sense. She is a Lioness, she adamantly defended our position, worked her tail off on endless details and challenges, and made this whole deal work. Long, difficult questions were never an issue, if she didn't have an answer right away, she ALWAYS knew an expert that could guide and educate us all. If you want someone to fight by your side, stay true to the end, and make your life a happier place, look no further, she is your knight in heels. read more

Shemeika acted for me as the buyer's agent and showed a complete understanding not only of the real estate process, legalities and procedures but also of the emotional toll a house purchase takes on the buyer. We must have looked at 40 houses before I found the right one and she showed up on time and prepared every time. Her attention to detail and expert knowledge made an intimidating experience understandable and reassuring. I work full time and she took on all the weight of vendors, inspectors, banks and title companies. I chose the house I wanted and she did the rest. My highest recommendation. read more

Shemeika is an amazing and knowledgeable advocate for any home buyer or seller!! I HIGHLY recommend Shemeika for so many reasons. Shemeika listens, cares, follows through with what she says she will in a timely manner (i.e. immediately) and she is an overall positive and productive agent in a competitive and tough real estate market. When I decided to sell my condo I knew Shemeika would give it her all and I was not disappointed. In fact, I was BLOWN AWAY! Even with a rather challenging/unique unit with some re-sale restrictions, we sold my unit in about a month and it was a win-win for all involved! Shemeika is kind, genuine, knowledgeable, and is extremely dedicated to her profession. I recommend her highly not only because I know she will be an extremely effective real estate agent on your behalf, but also, because she is an amazing, wonderful and appreciative human being and that will reverberate good energy in your home and business transactions as you navigate the difficult process of buying or selling a home/property. I am truly excited to have a continued relationship with Shemeika and have her support moving forward in the home buying process. Two thumbs ups to an incredible real estate agent!!!! Melissa read more

Shemeika is terrific! She is knowledgeable and always very professional. She is very personable and is a tireless worker. She is always available to answer questions and always had good advice. She knew exactly what my wife and I were looking for and she would let us know immediately when something appropriate hit the market . She worked well with the seller's agent and that made the process much easier. She is very trustworthy and will always give you a straight answer. She was also a big help in dealing with our lender, who was on a much slower schedule than we would have liked. Stephen K read more

We have been searching for investment property in the area for quite some time. We have buying parameters that are always pushed by other realtors. Shemeika listens to what we want and need and is on top of the new properties that hit the market. She is friendly, enthusiastic and on top of the new listings! You can tell Shemeika loves her job and enjoys helping people fulfill their dream of being a homeowner! read more

Shemeika is Awesome!!! It was a pleasure working with her. We felt like she had our best interest at heart. She always responded to any questions we had in a timely manner and was ...on top of everything throughout the negotiation and closing process. She always made us feel like she was ...working for us, not just trying to get a deal closed. As a bonus, she has a great sense of humor and a verve. read more

Shemieka is a fabulous realtor. I contacted her online and she helped me with my third real estate purchase. When I backed out of an escrow; Shemeika agreed and we went on to find a better house in a better location for me. All I can say is Shemieka is the one! read more