I want to say something nice about Larry Wallerstein, a commercial broker at JR Parrish. Besides…read morebeing an experienced, no-nonsense, and no-pressure real estate professional, he turned out to be a brilliant strategist. He was able to work with some tricky aspects of our transaction which could have caused problems during negotiations. His background is in real estate law, and those skills really came through for us. He was always one step ahead in positioning us to our best advantage. But he never came across as a know-it-all, and he was very patient with all of our questions. All the while he maintained a cordial get-it-done attitude toward the other parties in the transaction which set up the entire process to be a very positive experience for everyone. As a retired real estate professional myself, I know the quality of his work and his business ethic are not always easy to find. I highly recommend him.

Matt Shelton at JR Parrish-Santa Cruz has been a go-to guy for a range of commercial real estate…read moreprojects over the years. He's consistently able to ask good questions, distill complicated issues, give good advice, and help drive things toward win-win solutions. Helpfully, Matt has deep roots in Santa Cruz and beyond, effectively referring me to specialized resources as needed and knowing the right people to get things done. Bottom line, Matt's accessible and professional and has helped me move forward.

I have been renting a property now for almost 15 years and have had consistent good experiences…read morewith this company. Thank you Datta and your team at Main Street!

AVOID!!!!!! Carol is the absolute worst person. Rude. Short. Abrupt. Condescending. Lacking people…read moreskills. Either she can't be kind or she won't be kind. Not sure which is worse. Don't even get me started on the living situations! I don't understand how they can charge what they do for what their tenants get. Worn down, dirty, borderline derelict units. Where is our rent money going!? Surely it's not being used to improve the residents homes! Doesn't even seem to be used on maintenance issues as work orders are not fulfilled in a timely manner! I cannot stress this enough, AVOID THIS PLACE!!!!

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!

0 STARS. Very unprofessional we reached out about rent got back to us instantly. Once we filed out…read more5 applications for rent paid the 40$ application fee each they stopped contacting us. After 2 days the posting got taken down and not even a week later the house got posted back on the market for sale only. IT'S A SCAM!!!

Russell recently helped our family sell our commercial property. He was professional and very…read moreknowledgeable about our unique situation with our property. He always got back to us promptly and was very easy to deal with throughout the entire process.. I would highly recommend REG Real Estate.

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.

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 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.

Do NOT DO BUSINESS WITH I tried for sometime to rent a…read morewarehouse at 54 Old Pueblo Rd from them. I noticed the place has been available for over 6 months with no movement. I contacted Allen property and Taylor Cohan. Taylor is the most lethargic, unmotivated property agent I have ever met. After playing phone tag and him approving the use I needed it for, we agreed to a time to view the warehouse. The guy showed up late looking like he just came off a bender and didn't bring the keys, genius. So I chased him down to meet the next day and he was late again but called. I viewed the warehouse and we decided to move forward. I had told Taylor my credit score was low but I could provide stellar rental references and pay the first year in advance. Taylor said that would work and he would present this to the owner and see what we could work out. So my rental reference sent a reference to Taylor. I also sent a profit loss statement, a personal letter describing my situation. This is the first time using Taylor's email so I was looking for confirmation that he received my personal information? I send him a text on a Friday to see if he received. Most professional managers will acknowledge your very personal emails with a response, not him. So my text went ignored. On Monday I texted again to see if he received, once again crickets no response, very amateur. Then I called Allen Properties and asked for Steve Allen the owner, I left him a voicemail about Taylor's incompetence. A woman named Felicia called me back and apologized for Taylor's incompetence, almost like its a regular thing. I told Felicia I had sent personal document to Taylor and he hasn't told me he received them. Felicia then told me that she would present my info and that I'd pay a year in advance for the warehouse to the owner to the owner. Taylor and Felicia called me back together and told me the owner denied rent for the warehouse a year in advance and denied my references that were excellent. I get screwed because Taylor sucks at his job and the owner of the warehouse gets screwed because Taylor sucks at his job, and Allen properties gets this bad review because Taylor sucks at his job. Steve Allen I was told was in the loop the whole way on this? Nice work Steve good company ethics.

Allen Property Group runs a handful of small coastal hotels, including the Venetian in Capitola and…read morethe Rio Sands in Aptos. We travel to that area about once a month, sometimes more. Our long term plan is to actually purchase a home in Aptos when our kids graduate high school, so we make a point to try to be involved in the community we plan on relocating to. That said we recently had a very awful stay at the Rio Sands and it led to a pretty unpleasant and unprofessional interaction with Steve Allen. I brought my family to one of his hotels and we ended up with no heat or plumbing. The staff at the hotel was entirely unhelpful so we reached out to Steve. He ignored all calls and emails and was unresponsive. Apparently he thinks it's perfectly fine for families to stay at his hotels and not provide them with plumbing or heat in the winter. Interesting way to do business but ok. While most of our interactions in the area have been wonderful, and we've met some really wonderful and kind community leaders and business owners, there is always a random "bad apple" that preys on tourists and it seems like the hospitality branch of Allen Property Group does just that. We obviously won't be spending our money at any of their hotels and will be sure to steer clear of their real estate side when we purchase our home in Aptos.

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!

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.