Chris Somple is an extremely experienced real estate agent. He not only worked as a selling agent…read morefor me, but also acted as a general contractor in the process of preparing my home for sale. Chris provided a great team of local workers including landscapers, haulers, plumbers, electricians, painters, cleaners, etc. that absolutely transformed my house. He has keen perspectives in the business and marketing and was smart in every way in selling my house. I only needed to follow his advice and every single improvement he suggested provided me a 200 - 300% return on my cost. We ended up selling my house for $300K higher than the asking price. Chris is an honest, passionate, friendly person, and I enjoyed every process we went through together. I have already recommended him to my friends who plan to sell their house. I am certain he will give them the best advice and service. I am so happy that Chris was my agent and would recommend him to anybody with 100% confidence.

Our situation was a relatively complex one (we needed to sell our parents' unique Soquel house, had…read morenever sold a house before, and didn't live in the area). Mark Szychowski was exactly the right person for the job. He has extensive experience and knowledge of Santa Cruz County real estate, deep roots in Soquel, and connections with all the tradespeople and agencies that need to be involved in getting a house on the market. He supported us in every way possible, from our first meeting to last phone call once the house sold (it was on the market only 2 days thanks to great planning and presentation by DeLaveaga Properties). He provided honest, clear, and well-informed guidance, and we felt fortunate to have such a trustworthy partner to navigate the process with us. Choosing DeLaveaga Properties was the best decision and we heartily recommend Mark and team to anyone buying or selling a property.

Ruth is amazing! We can's say enough good things about her…read more She started working with us over 2 years ago to find the "perfect" house in Santa Cruz. It had to be our "goldilocks" house, not too big (or expensive!), not too small, but just right. She stuck with us and faithfully emailed us any listing that was close to what we wanted, but she was careful to screen them, often in person. Since we were relocating from Ventura County, she had to be our eyes and ears here on the ground in Santa Cruz. Last summer, when she had found the perfect house, we came up to view it, make an offer and close the deal. She negotiated with the long time owners who were anxious to sell but wanted to get their price, too. Ruth was a whiz at the Escrow and closing procedures and we had no doubt that with her guidance and expertise it would be a smooth process. If you need a REAL Real Estate professional, use Ruth Bates--we're glad we did.

Ruth Bates is a real Pro - upbeat, ready for anything and sold our house during a Pandemic !! Ruth…read morelistened to us, gave us expert advice, let us run with our ideas but supported everything along the way. Ruth is always super quick to respond with info, encouragement and a flashing smile. It is such an adventure and Ruth can take you where you need to go ! Get Results with Ruth !!

Not all realtors are created equal!…read more I have worked with several agents over the years, but none compare to Brezsny Associates. Unlike many large firms, these Fab Four offer a more intimate and sincere experience while also bringing the best, all-inclusive service available. Always pleasant and always available, this hard-working team took the stress out of all 3 of our transactions. They have every connection imaginable, from contractors to county officials; every need we had was just a phone call away - and they managed it all! Each request was met with a kind, positive, and sophisticated response. And they genuinely cared about me and my family, putting our interests above their own. Even after we purchased our home, they still made themselves available for counsel and regularly checked in to make sure we were happy. Thank you Terry, Tom, Scarlett, and Daniel - you made us feel like VIPs, and we are forever grateful for your guidance.

Absolutely the BEST REALTOR in the area. She not only treated us as a top client but I felt like…read morefamily. She went over every minute detail and helped us immensely during the process. She even called us on evenings and weekends along the process and was available via phone, text and email. If you want someone who will help take the stress and confusion out of buying a home then Terry is for you. Not only was she amazing on buying the home, she helped us pick the RIGHT home which is key. Anyone can sell a home but only the right person can sell you the right home taking into consideration income, family, children, schools, etc. Terry was RIGHT for us and she will be for YOU!

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.

Deborah Wood was referred to us by another RE/MAX realtor friend of ours…read more From our first meeting we were impressed with her professionalism and her optimism about selling our Scotts Valley CA home. Our goal was to sell our CA home by enough of a margin to afford a larger home outside of California. We first met with Deborah in November, 2020; placed our home on the market February 1, 2021; and ultimately sold our house in mid- to late-February, 2021. In getting the house ready for sale, Deborah prepared us for real-world potential problems and helped us meet various timelines. When a last-minute heavy rainstorm caused a roof leak, Deborah was not fazed and we were still able to go to market on February 1, 2021. While our Scotts Valley home did not sell at or above the asking price, Deborah was still able to negotiate terms with the buyer such that we reached our goal of selling our CA home by enough of a margin to buy outright a larger home outside California. Deborah was at all times professional and responsive to our many calls/emails. If she was going to be unavailable at any time, she provided us with plenty of advance notice. We recommend Deborah Wood as a realtor for anyone considering selling their home.

Deborah is an honest, caring, & professional realtor that has great ethics and is an overall great…read moreperson to work with. I purchased a home she listed and she helped navigate through some very delicate situations with great care for all parties involved. It was an absolute pleasure working with her and am looking forward to working with her in the future!

Diane Baty is the best! Her commitment and expertise is evident from beginning to end. She made the…read morecomplicated process of selling our mother's home seamless and less stressful. Diane walked us through the process with consideration and professionalism. She was always available for my questions, thoroughly explained the numerous required forms, set up inspections, and made suggestions for a quick sale. It was a pleasure working with Diane. I can recommend her with complete confidence.

If you want to have a realtor who will be personable and effective, you want to have Diane in your…read morecorner. From our very first phone call, I felt Diane was very genuine as she took her time to talk to me. Diane is also fast at responding texts and or emails, and that's extremely important to me. As a first-time home buyer, she also took the time to explain to me the process, answered my questions throughly and told me to let her know if I still needed help. She also makes you feel validated and is very professional. I am glad she was my realtor in this very important purchase. She was also extremely helpful with other things that had to be handled once we closed escrow. Again, if you want a realtor who cares and is efficient, she is the agent you want.

Diana was such a helpful, kind, and have your back realtor. She helped my wife and I purchase a…read morehome and made the whole process significantly less stressful. She spent her time reading through documents with us and ensuring we understood every document we signed. If something looked off she was quick to figure out what it was and how would correct it or explain it simply to us. We are so thankful for her!! If you need a realtor look no further, she's the one.

To the Dufur Mayer Group…read more.. Diana & Jori, My heart is full at the result of the process of selling our family's beloved property. You took us by the hand (LONG DISTANCE!!!) & always gave us confidence that nothing was IMpossible. And WE gave you experience to wade through the most unique Grant Deed ever written! What a challenge. Thank you for your professionalism, for the stellar updates, for your warmth, for your tender care, for handling Bugs, for being there for inspections & other service providers, for figuring out how to work the door lock, for installing carbon monoxide detectors, for getting us mail that arrived & for joining us in the joy. AND for getting us more money than we expected, when starting out on the journey. Thanks so much for your help & hard work. With thankful hearts, Nicolette & Family

Michelle is an excellent, knowledgeable and caring agent and person. We live in the bay area and…read morewere looking for a house for future retirement and chose Michelle as our agent. With her help we found the perfect property. But after owning the house for a year, while still living out of the area, circumstances changed and we decided to sell. Michelle was extraordinarily helpful and handled all of the arrangements without us having to travel over the hill! Best realtor experience ever!

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