I have been working with Dana for more than five years. We own a townhouse in the area that we rent out 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. read more

Had an unfortunate experience during my move-out process after my landlord changed property management 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. read more

Dana at Vista Properties has been an excellent property manager, responsive, professional, and easy to work with. When maintenance issues have arisen, including roofing, plumbing, and water heater problems, she has taken them seriously, responded immediately, even on weekends, and followed through quickly. The contractors she arranged were also efficient, respectful, helpful, and took action immediately. I appreciate having a property manager who communicates clearly and gets important repairs handled. read more

Dana is our current landlord and has been since 2023. This is my eighth or ninth rental in my adult life and I've never had a landlord who is as responsive, compassionate, efficient, prompt or understanding as Dana! She's one of a kind! We've had just as many issues as the next renter (all typical things that come with renting) and she never makes us feel bad about the frequency with which we reach out or attempts to minimize our concerns. Instead, she meets each concern with an imaginative solution and makes us feel seen and heard. I know she truly cares about the tenants that she works with and she works hard to make it so everyone has safe, happy and healthy living conditions. I've spoken with lots of neighbors who feel the same gratitude for such a caring and proactive landlord. We are very lucky! We hope we never have to move because she makes us feel so taken care of. read more

My wife, 2 children, and I have been living in a rental that Vista Properties manages for a little over 5 years and it has been great. Dana has been attentive, understanding, proactive, easy to communicate with, and personable. Her proffesionalism is notch when common/complex issues arise and we have had a great rapport. Thank you Dana and Vista Properties. read more

Hands down the very best Property Management company. What makes Dana Rasmussen amazing at her job you ask, she's personable, fair, compassionate, hard working, honest and the list goes on. I can't say enough good things about her. I've lived in a rental for 15 years, about a year ago my rental was handed over to Dana at Vista Property Management. I was unsure of what to expect, I've heard horror stories about other property managers from several other companies in town. From the beginning Dana was fair and accommodating. She responsive and I feel does an amazing job of keeping both the tenant and the home owner happy. I've also had the pleasure of working for her so I feel I've experienced Dana on multiple levels. Each and every level is a five star rating if there was one. So if your looking for a property manager, or a Realtor to list your home look no further. Or if your landlord has just told you Dana is your new property manager, no need to worry because from my experience you've got the very best one in town. read more

Dana Rasmussen helped me find a nice little condo on 7th Ave in Santa Cruz back in 2014. She was all realtor those days but I understand she now wears a property manager hat on most days though we might still see her in her realtor hat occasionally. Well she looks great in either hat, um, I mean she's excellent in either role, a highly experienced professional no less. I've been using my condo as rental property since I bought it and all this time I could have gone to Dana for advice whenever I had a sticky situation with a tenant or a neighboring unit, or even the HOA... landlords deal with a lot and not all of them are *cough*holes. They deal with real challenges especially if a tenant is a real *cough*. Well I found my own tenants so I'm the *sneeze*head. You know that acronym that is a purveyor of divine advice? Well mine is WWDD. read more

I engaged Vista Properties, Dana Rasmussen and Nicole Myhrstad to rent my condo in Capitola and they did an excellent job marketing it, cleaning it up, and showing it to prospective tenants. In the end, close to placing a solid tenant, I decided to sell the property instead. Vista Properties got it in contract in 6 days with an over asking sale price! I would highly recommend them for both property management and for real estate sales! They roll up their sleeves and get the job done. I have done 5 buy and sell real estate transactions with Dana and Nicole. They do not disappoint! read more

Hands down, Dana Rasmussen is the best property manager in the market. After working with other property management companies in the past, I can honestly say that nothing compares to the level of excellence, integrity, and care Dana brings to her work. She is in a league of her own. From the very beginning, Dana impressed me with her professionalism and her heart. She is personable, attentive, and deeply committed to doing things the right way. When she took on my property, she handled every detail--from cleaning and repairs to thoughtful recommendations that would help the home stand out in the rental market. Her eye for detail is unmatched, and the transformation of my property showed it. One of the things I appreciate most is Dana's ability to balance everything with grace. She communicates clearly, responds quickly, and makes sure both the homeowner and the tenant feel supported and respected. Her accounting is meticulous, and her spreadsheets are incredibly organized and transparent--something that gave me tremendous peace of mind. What sets Dana apart is not just her skill, but her character. She is honest, proactive, hardworking, and genuinely cares about the people she serves. I trust her completely with my home. If you are looking for a property manager who will take exceptional care of your investment, look no further. Dana is truly the very best--professional, reliable, and absolutely outstanding in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough. read more

Nicole helped us as a realtor to purchase our home in Aptos. She was wonderful to work with, very knowledgeable about the area and made us feel like we were her only clients being very responsive to our emails, texts and phone calls. She also has many contacts with contractors for after purchase repairs or upgrades. She's given us referrals for everything from home insurance to house cleaning. Being that we're not from the area this was a great help! I highly recommend Nicole and her company and we will certainly work with her again in the future. read more

I signed a lease to my dream rental through Dana Rasmussen and she made the process quick and pleasant! Dana made me feel cared for as a tenant through thoughtful welcome gestures, exceptional communication, and commitment to my comfort. The front desk agent Brielle was always kind and helpful when I needed documents passed along or had any questions. I would recommend Vista Property management to owners and renters! Specifically Dana, she's great. They are communicative, timely, friendly, and efficient! read more

Thank you so much Nicole Myhrstad for assisting us in purchasing our first home! We highly recommend Nicole and her services as a realtor. She was very insightful regarding the ins and outs of the house buying process. Nicole is very responsive, answered all our questions, which some of them were probably a little silly. We felt like we had someone looking out for our best interest every step of the way. Not only was she an amazing realtor but she was like a friend helping us get in contact with local vendors for services we were needing promptly after the closing of the sale. She walked us through everything we would need to do after closing and has extended her knowledge to us after closing for our future projects with our new home. Thank you again Nicole, you made our goal as a couple come true! read more

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Dana has been managing a rental for me and she is great. She treats the property as if it were her own, which is a refreshing change from previous managers I have had. She looks for deals on repairs, and is a great communicator, timely, thorough and thoughtful and resourceful. I highly recommend, but am afraid of her getting overworked!!! read more

Dana helped me find a great rental home in Scotts Valley for myself and my 10 year old German Shepherd. It's tough being from out of state and trying to rent a place, sight unseen, with a large dog. Dana was so communicative and didn't dismiss my candidacy out of hand because I wasn't there in person. She helped both the landlord and I navigate some unforeseen circumstances for which we both needed flexibility, and it worked out great! I settled in my new place a few days ago and Dana has been right on top of everything, right down to making sure I have a new water filter for the refrigerator. Thank you Dana for being so communicative, responsive, and professional! I love my new home! read more

Dana has been our agent for a while and always finds the right people for our property. We could not be happier with her professionalism, her service and her attention to detail. An exceptional property manager. read more

So challenging to buy a house during Covid but we are absolutely excited we got the keys to our new home a couple of weeks ago! As firt-time homebuyers we didn't quite know what we wanted and I really appreciate how knowledgeable and supportive Brielle was throughout the entire process! She was very attentive and continued to narrow down the search after getting our feedback on a couple of houses. When the time came to giving an offer, she made sure we had everything we needed lined up! So happy and very thankful for an amazing experience. read more

We have known Nicole for many years, we listed our home in 2021 with her, but the timing was not good during Covid, so we listed it again in 2024. She went above and beyond to sell our home, paid for the marketing and the staging, and boosted the listing online and through all channels possible. She worked tirelessly hosting open houses Saturdays and Sundays until it got in to contract. Beyond her sales and marketing skills she is an excellent communicator and negotiator. This was a complex transaction in the end but with Nicole handling the communication we got through it for a successful close. Beyond her business attributes, she is highly likeable and has strong interpersonal skills. read more

Dana and Nicole from Vista Properties were instrumental in the sale of our property that involved 3 sets of tenants, they had to serve notice to tenants who had been residents for almost 10 years, and assist the tenants in relocating on time in order to list the property for sale. They approached the situation in a professional and personable manner and we are grateful that they were both Property Managers and top notch Real Estate Brokers resulting in a quick sale of our property at a great price. read more

Very impressed with the entire team, Brielle, Nicole, and Dana. Closing on a home is an extremely personal, important, at times complex matter. They all worked together to make it as easy as possible. Responsiveness was wonderful which is standard for great realtors. What separated them from others were the incredible local knowledge which includes recommendations on all the things needed (escrow, inspections, and many many other moving parts). I highly recommend them. read more

Dana Rasmussen at Vista Properties has been managing my rental property in Scotts Valley, and I have been so pleased and reassured by Dana's professionalism, knowledge, helpfulness, and support in every aspect of property management. Recently, Dana was able to navigate and resolve a difficult situation with a tenant quickly and effectively, which was a huge relief during a stressful time. Dana has also provided steady guidance and clear communication throughout the process of finding a new tenant to rent my property. She is friendly, understanding, and very knowledgeable of property management and the real estate market, and I am grateful to be working with her. I would highly recommend Dana for any property management or real estate brokerage needs that you may have. read more

I hired Vista for property management in felton about a year ago and worked with Dana. she always went above and beyond her role on every interaction. She was very knowledgeable and addressed several difficult issues that were pre-existing. My situation got very complicated and she was steadfast in protecting the property and representing me. I feel so lucky to have had her services. It felt like more than a professional relationship. She always had my back. Thank you Dana. read more

Dana has been an amazing property manager for our multi-residential rental. She's responsive, knowledgeable and a truly nice person to work with. I'd give her six stars if I could and I am just so happy that we hired her. Our property couldn't be in better hands. read more

We just bought our first house with Nicole at Vista Properties and couldn't be happier! She was so knowledgeable about each neighborhood, schools, property values, and location, which really helped steer us in the right direction and find the home that is perfect for us in the best location. She was super responsive to emails, phone calls, or texts and always on time to the many showings we had. The market is on fire right now and being a buyer can be lengthy and challenging, but Nicole persevered and continually brought us homes to see and lined them up for us to make it convenient for our schedule. We are thrilled with the home we bought and the service Nicole provided. We highly recommend Nicole for anyone looking to buy or sell their home! Thank you so much, Nicole!! read more

This was our first home purchase. We did not have a whole lot of knowledge, and naturally we were very nervous and skeptical about the whole process. Nicole has shown us a number of properties throughout different areas over time, and every time we met her was a pleasant and learning experience. She was never pushy or rushing, but when we finally zoomed in on a property we loved, she jumped on it to get it for us. She was knowledgeable about the process, summarized the daunting documents for us, highlighted what was important for us, and was available to answer every and any questions we had. She kept us informed throughout the process, made sure things happened according to schedule. We're very happy with the purchase of our home, as well as the entire process. I feel like I made a friend. read more

I will be singing from the rooftops (now, my own!) the praises of Nicole Myhrstad. She is real, honest, genuine, and honestly, fun to be around, which made the homebuying process a million times more positive for my partner and me. She found our dream home immediately, the first day we met her. We said "we want it" and from that moment on, she worked TIRELESSLY on our behalf, from coaching us through the offer process to helping us decipher inspection reports, advising us throughout but never pushing us. When our offer was accepted, Nicole began organizing all of our next steps for us, and we knew we could count on her to respond immediately to any question or concern we had. Nicole does her homework. She is experienced, funny, friendly, and extremely hardworking. She knows the market, the process, and has seen it all. She is an exceptional agent, and I will be recommending her to anyone I can. Nicole Myhrstad is the absolute best you can find -- run, don't walk to work with her! read more

The quality of the experience with Vista Properties was phenomenal. The entire process was seamless and about as easy as it can be when purchasing a home. Nicole helped us find exactly what we were looking for, at the right price. Full marks for responsiveness, communication, knowledge, and professionalism. Nicole and her team gave us the highest quality experience from start to finish. Nothing but positive things to say about her and the team at Vista Properties. read more

Nicole is the best realtor ever! My husband and I just purchased a property with her, and I dont know how we could have done it with out her. She checks in consistently, explains everything thoroughly, and even offers suggestions for renovations (if necessary). I would reccomend her, and this company, to anyone. read more

Nicole helped us buy our first house! She is so knowledgeable about the process and really understands the market. Nicole was such a great guide through making offers and all the legal paperwork. She is very responsive to emails and text, seemingly always available. Thank you Nicole for getting us our dream house! read more

Nicole and the team were great! Super Responsive, safe during COVID and it was a pleasure working with Nicole, Brielle and Angela. Thank you ! read more

Nicole at Vista Properties recently helped us purchase our first home and we are so fortunate we were able to work with her! She is very communicative and really took the time to guide us through our first home buying experience. Nicole has a deep knowledge of the area and county and was able to answer all of our more unique questions quickly and accurately. Her insight and advice helped us to avoid a bidding war and purchase our dream home within our budget. We've already started referring our friends to her! read more

Nicole and her team were able to sell our hard to sell house while having a newborn in the NICU during coronavirus. I feel like that says enough. They help with every aspect of the process and offer a very personal experience. At the same time, we were scrambling to find a new house and she was able to find a great property in our price range that was off market! We are now comfortably living in a beautiful house and didn't have to go through any bidding wars. A great experience, I highly recommend her and her team, they are all wonderful. read more

Absolutely recommend Vista Properties. I'm a first-time homebuyer, but knew exactly what I wanted and needed. I'm a single woman with no kids, but needed space for myself and 3 cats, and a ton of potted plants. I saw a house online that caught my eye, and within 7 days of first viewing the property, my bid was in and accepted. Stoked! She did not stop there, however. I work A LOT and simply didn't have time for all the inspections and contractors. She and her assistant, Brielle, took care of all the appointments and was there when I couldn't be. They also hooked me up with a very reasonable professional painter, roof contractor, and landscaper to get my place ready for me and my crazy life. I had an awesome experience with things that can be a total hassle and headache. My final offer was accepted BELOW asking price (wtf?!?) and I got the keys to my new pad. Santa Cruz county is a tough market for regular folks, but with the right people on your side, it can be done. Do yourself a favor and get someone who actually looks out for you and your hard-earned money. Thanks ladies!! read more

Vista Properties helped me buy my first home. I had no idea about the process, but Nicole and Brielle helped me and my wife along and took care of everything. They helped make sure all the proper paperwork got through (I had no idea there would be so much paperwork), made sure nothing fell through the cracks, and helped with all the details. I would definitely recommend Vista Properties. read more

Nicole is amazing. If you want attention to detail, great follow up and great service, Vista and Nicole is the way to go!

We contacted Nicole a couple months back when we first started thinking of selling our home. I was blown away at how knowledgeable, courteous and honest she was. She really knows real estate inside and out and was able to help us with all of our questions and believe me, we had a lot! We had talked to other agents prior to her and once we found her it was all over- we knew she was the perfect person to help us sell! Not once was she 'too busy' to get on the phone or meet in person. She always made herself available to us, even in the evenings and on weekends. When we put our house on the market she pulled all of the strings to help us get everything in order. The selling process was extremely smooth with her by our side. Not once did we ever feel uneasy about anything during the process. Nicole is the kind of person that is extremely professional and gets things done in a timely manner but also very down to earth and very easy to communicate with. I am very picky about who I do business with and I have to say, I can not recommend Nicole enough! read more