I just finished buying a home with the awesome Gina Odom. From the very beginning she asked…read morepertinent questions to make sure she understood my needs. She was thorough and thoughtful throughout the entire process. She made great recommendations yet it was always driven to meet my needs. If you want a knowledgeable and seasoned professional...... Gina is that and more. She and her team were kind and generous every time we spoke or met. I highly recommend you give her a call.

From start to finish, Gina and everyone at GRO were fantastic! We needed a house that would be big…read moreenough to accommodate a family but stay strictly within our budget. With her patient guidance, Gina helped us navigate the housing market in Santa Cruz, and after a few *fun* offer adventures, we landed a fantastic house for our growing family. Even after the closing date, she and her team have been extremely helpful, connecting us to local contractors and providing guidance to us as new home owners. Thank you Gina!

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!

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.

I worked with Sage for several years and can unequivocally say that he has the highest level of…read moreintegrity and puts his clients first. He knows the market inside out and fully understands the transactional side, which many Realtors do not. He's organized, communicates extremely well and is just a pleasant human being. I would refer him to anyone with real estate needs in Santa Cruz County in a heartbeat.

From the owner: Hi there! I've been a dedicated Realtor® since 2017, specializing in the vibrant Santa Cruz County…read morereal estate market where I was born and raised. In addition, you'll find me listing properties in the five counties surrounding Santa Cruz. With a passion for helping clients find the perfect home, I combine local expertise with a deep understanding of the unique coastal lifestyle that Santa Cruz offers. *I'd love to work with you! Contact me today - Where may I guide YOU next?*

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!

A five-star shout out to Caitlin Phillips for her exceptional work to sell our house in Watsonville…read moreearlier this month. Caitlin helped us buy the house in the summer of 2020, so it all came around full circle. What we thought was going to be a quick couple of weeks turned into five month, as the real estate market took quite a dip just after going live on the MLS. It's been a bumpy ride for everyone, but Caitlin remained (seemingly) tireless throughout the journey -- early mornings, late nights, even on her birthday and during her son's graduation weekend! If you are buying or selling, Caitlin is the real deal. She is savvy, tenacious, and when she says she will work for you, she means it. Thank you, Caitlin! Meera Collier and Luisa Cardoza

Caitlin Phillips is a very dedicated and experienced realtor. If you're buying in Santa Cruz you…read morewill also benefit from her knowledge of the area, her connections here and her impressive networking skills. Caitlin clearly loves helping people find the home they're looking for. During my lengthy search Caitlin was very generous with her time, responded quickly when I got in touch, and made sure I understood the buying process every step of the way. After the purchase was final she continued to help me with contacts and support in getting settled. Thank you, Caitlin! I highly recommend Caitlin as a real estate professional. I also appreciate her warm personality and commitment to community building.

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.

Valerie is an excellent agent! She understands our needs and is proactive as we are all very busyread more

From the owner: Valerie Mishkin is a world raised traveler, artist, maker, gardener, healthy lifestyle advocate,…read moremother, grandmother, and student of everything and the interconnectedness of it all. Current community involvements: Santa Cruz Association of Realtors Board of Directors , Vice Chair Local Government Relations Committee, City of Santa Cruz Master Recycler Program, Smart Coast California Board, Luna Eco At Gallery Board. Specializing foreclosure, short sale, green properties, land development. Serving Santa Cruz, Corralitos, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Capitola and surrounding areas.

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

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.

I am submitting this review on behalf of my mother, who was Lauren's client…read more "I first heard about Lauren Spencer from my daughter when she sold her house in Santa Cruz. Lauren was the agent representing the buyer, and my daughter was so impressed with her professionalism that she recommended her to me when it was time for me to move. Lauren and her associate represented me when I was looking for a home closer to my daughter. They paid attention to what I was looking for and were patient and sensitive to my needs as I looked at many properties. They gave knowledgeable and honest advice about making an offer and guided me through the process of escrow and closing. I really got to know Lauren well when she represented me as the seller of my mountain home of 40 years. She knew exactly what upgrades were needed in order to maximize its sale potential. I invested in her expert advice as she brought in high quality professionals from her many local contacts to transform its dated interior into something more modern that would appeal to today's buyers. She has an extensive marketing program, using a crew of excellent stagers, photographers, and multimedia advertisers. Not only did I get an excellent price for my home, but I have the satisfaction of knowing that I was represented by someone of the highest integrity and decency. Lauren is an exceptional realtor and a wonderful person. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home."

Lauren's calm and expertise helped guide my Mom through the sale of our family home. She was…read morepatient and kind throughout the whole process, and above all, professional. Lauren gave advice on prepping the home for sale, but she was also a great listener, making sure my mom felt ready and prepared throughout. We are thankful to have worked with Lauren and her team.