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!

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.

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!

Ann Thomas did a great job helping me prep my house for sale and then getting an offer above the…read moreasking price. She went beyond the call of duty and actually rolled up her sleeves and helped me clean up for open house and her strategy for marketing the house resulted in an offer the very first day! She is a wonderful lady with a good head for real estate and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a real partner in selling their house.

Jayson Madani is an animal. I have never worked with anyone in any field, not just real estate, who…read morehustled as hard as Jayson. Our mountain home was tough to sell due to rising interest rates. It had been listed with another realtor and sat for six months. We were starting to lose hope and wonder if it would sell. We found Jayson and put it back on the market. Two days after listing, interest rates skyrocketed again with the war in Iran. But he had idea after idea to keep the listing front and center: live social media streams, cold calls, consistent follow-up with every lead until he had an answer. His energy never stopped. After 3 weeks, Jayson called us from his family vacation to say we had 3 offers, and that he was going to make 30 additional cold calls to solicit as many additional bids as possible. By the end, we had 7 competing offers. While we weren't happy he was missing part of his vacation, it was a testament to Jayson's willingness to go above and beyond for his clients. And after entering escrow, he secured 2 backup offers in-case it fell through (it didn't, and we actually closed early). Special shoutout to his team as well, who seem to work just as hard as Jayson does. Thank you guys!!!

If you want the realtor who will hustle and pour sweat and fight tooth and nail for you, Jayson is…read moreyour guy. It's actually bonkers how much energy and drive this guy has. We had listed our house with another realtor and it sat for months. We switched over to Jayson and even though it wasn't a huge house or a big commission for him he treated it like it was a $10m listing and was constantly updating us, calling us, calling buyers' realtors, and he ended up getting us a bidding war on a house that had sat for months! He also knows EVERYONE in the area and has been in the industry a long time -- he is a true local and it shows in his passion for the area. I will recommend him til I die to anyone and everyone I meet, I truly did not know a realtor could care this much. He has a great team too who are all equally obsessive about their work. Can't rate them highly enough

Logan Andren of Andren Homes, has provided high quality, and efficient property management services…read morefor the apartments where I currently reside. I would be happy to work with this agency, in any future rental endeavors, or the purchse of a new home. Definitely impressed with Logans ability to balance and complete multiple projects, in a timely manner!

Logan was the absolute best to work with!…read more He was patient, knowledgeable, always in a good mood, and helped us purchase our dream home in a very competitive market! Would def recommend to anyone looking for someone in the Santa Cruz area!

She is responsive, cares about her clients and is knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend…read moreJennifer to anyone looking to buy a house. She was always willing to go where we wanted, and even through covid was able to provide us an excellent experience buying a house. As first time home buyers, she made our time special and made us feel good about the process the entire time. She explained everything every time we had questions. Jennifer is amazing!!!

From the owner: Jennifer got excited about real estate during the process of looking and buying her home in the…read moreSanta Cruz Mountains. This helped her realize that her next step would be helping others find their dream homes. Jennifer believes that listening and paying close attention to what it is that clients want and need is an important trait of a real estate agent. She loves to be able to satisfy needs while exceeding expectations. Jennifer loves spending time with her husband Adam, their adult son, Jacob and their two dogs. She is an avid baker, cook, gardener and loves to craft. They're often found renovating their house, hiking in the woods or making memories with friends and neighbors.

Zaid Hanna and his team were wonderful from the start of the sales process to final closing of our…read morehome. Zaid's foresight and market analytics were invaluable! We couldn't have sold our home without his team.

If you are looking to buy a home in South San Jose--specifically in Almaden Valley, Cambrian Park,…read moreor Los Gatos--Zaid Hanna is the agent you want in your corner. His deep-rooted knowledge of these specific communities is truly unparalleled. What sets Zaid apart is his incredible sensitivity to numbers. His property value estimations and bidding accuracy are spot on, ensuring we remained highly competitive without overpaying. He doesn't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach; instead, he crafts personalized tactical plans specifically tailored to his client's unique financial situation and goals. Most importantly, Zaid is a true professional who never pushes his clients. He was incredibly patient throughout the entire process and never pressured us into making a decision. He prioritized our family's best interests and comfort level above all else. For anyone seeking a strategic, data-driven agent who respects your pace and provides expert guidance, I cannot recommend Zaid Hanna highly enough!

Awesome agent! Super helpful, patient and knowledgeable - I would highly recommend Suzanne:)read more

We interviewed several agents and brokers before selling our family home. Julie and Peter…read moreimmediately made a positive impression with their experience and energetic attitude. They came prepared with detailed comps, information about the neighborhood, and provided examples of work they've done for other clients, as shown in their professionally designed brochures and websites. Once the process started in prepping the home for sale we felt their experience and contacts with the trades (painting, electrical, handyman, hardwood refinishing, photography, staging, landscaping, fencing) that our home would look at its best. Their designer provided ideas about how the house should look and they listened and integrated our ideas and preferences as well. They responded quickly to any of our questions and concerns, hosted an open house for neighbors before the house hit the market, and drove to the coast to pickup a particular type of fern for the patio that our mom would have loved. Seven days on the market, we had several offers and accepted without contingencies, well over asking. All good, would recommend, five stars! https://309-26th.com/

Julie has been an invaluable part of our home-buying journey--truly irreplaceable. We are so…read morethankful that we have her expertise and guidance as first-time homebuyers. She answered all of our questions, listened to our wants, and brought an amazing network to the table. Julie was professional with voicing her opinion and was honest with it, which is a rare quality to find in an agent. She does not up sale for the sake of selling. But was smart and careful with how she strategizes and made sure we got what we needed at a great price. Julie consistently reached out to ensure we felt at ease throughout the process and made sure our goals were met without regret. She is thorough, honest and amazing to work with. We got our house at a great price and feel incredibly fortunate to have had Julie by our side every step of the way. Thanks to her, we navigated this complex process with confidence and ended up in a home we truly love.