Matt Draper is a fantastic realtor. People say sometimes , my so and so went the extra mile and…read moreMatt really did during our sale. He went so far above what realtors ordinarily do that he hired contractors to get our house ready to inhabit. He also was there daily monitoring work being done to fix many issues we had with the home. He was always available and fast to respond. This was our fourth home sale and Matt was far and away the best realtor we've dealt with. Make sure you meet him before deciding on whom to use. You won't be disappointed. Quality guy!

I can't say enough good things about Matt & Mandy Draper. They were simply amazing during the…read moreentire process. Their strategies were spot-on and it made a huge difference in getting my home sold quickly and at a great price. What really stood out me, in stark contrast to many realtors I've had, was their integrity and professionalism. They genuinely cared about making sure the outcomes that affect me would be positive, like I was a family member. Plus, they're the kind of people you'd want to grab a coffee or a beer with. If you're looking for realtors who truly go above and beyond, I highly recommend.

Always prompt and top quality work. I've worked with Alpha Land Surveys dozens of times, and they…read morealways come through. Highly recommend.

JP and Brodie are great, as a general contractor I often need surveying for projects, they are…read moreresponsive, reasonably priced and produce excellent work in a timely manner. Very professional, would highly recommend.

As a property owner, I would rate the people at SVPM as the best in the county. Another agent…read morepicked out a nightmarish tenant for us and then asked to be released from the contract with us because the tenant was too difficult to handle. We called SVPM and they handled the tenant effectively and efficiently, helped us serve tenant with a notice to move and arranged to deduct tenant caused damage from tenant's security deposit. From a property owner's perspective, you can't go wrong with the professional crew at SVPM.

This company has been challenging to deal with to say the least. When my house was listed for rent…read morethey charged me over $1400 for cleaning (I'm a fairly clean and neat person so $1400 for cleaning felt like a punch in the gut). I'm certain it did not receive $1400 worth of cleaning and I'm also certain that the PM never visited the property to do an inspection of the cleaning. Fast forward to me moving back into the house 15 months later. The PM told me that I would receive the same level of cleaning ($1400 worth, right?) when the renters moved. What a joke. Cleaners left the stove a mess, filters were nasty, showers not thoroughly cleaned, basement windows not washed, basement area not swept. I was charged for all of this up front. Also, PM never came by the property to ensure the renters were following the lease and maintaining the HVAC and the water treatment system. I think PM for this company means they are going to charge you to collect the rent. So...here we are 40 days since move out and I've yet to receive any monies from them as reimbursement for the $500 deposit I gave them to cover minor repairs, money I spent on materials and labor for thoroughly cleaning when I returned. It's been 3 weeks since I sat down and went over the itemized statement with them. Also, they are holding onto a security deposit for another rental that they "managed." Why? I took over managing the rental so there is zero accounting to be done. I've stopped by their office and found the door locked during normal business hours. They do not return phone calls. It takes three emails to get them to respond. We're now at small claims because they aren't responding and issuing refunds. Property owners: Find another PM. This place is all smoke and mirrors.

We recently concluded our Home purchase with Lori Strusis from Century 21 in Scotts Valley. Lori…read morewas amazing! We didn't realize how difficult it would be in finding a home that met our needs, etc. Lori was everything we needed in a realtor, she was down to earth, sincere, understanding, patient, and a go getter when it was needed. She kept us focused on what needed to be done during all transactions and her sense of humor kept us laughing through stressful moments. Lori gave so much of herself to make the transaction go through, she cleaned debris from the new home to make inspections go through and was always accessible to everyone from agents, lenders, contractors and most especially us! We highly recommend Lori Strusis if you are considering purchasing a home. She works with all clientele no matter what price range you are looking in and she gives 250% in making sure your purchase goes through in today's interesting real estate market. We can not say enough about what a wonderful experience it was working with Lori!!!!!!!!!!!!

Buyer beware. The selling agent we had to work with when buying our first home turned what should…read morehave been a great experience in to a living nightmare. She fired her staff, went on vacation and downright lied about where we stood in the short sale process. Documents never made it to the banks when they should have. Phone calls were never returned. Until the final hour she did all she could to work against us. Our agent ended up doing not only her job but the selling agents job as well.

We selected Heidi Hart & Associates to sell our family home as there is no one else in the area who…read moreknows the SLV. Her approach is serious, yet simplistic. Sold our house in three (3) days and NO OPEN HOUSE! Plus above asking with only 2.5% commish rate. If you want a real estate agent who makes your goals a reality, then Hart & Associates are your go-to!!

I contacted Heidi Hart to list my house for sale. She was…read morevery quick to start getting everything in order. She advised me on everything that I needed to do also, such as inspections etc. She is prompt, and is always available for questions. She is doing a great job of making what can be a nerve racking experience, into a happy easy going one. She charges a fair rate for the service quality she is providing. She founded her own real estate company over 20 years ago, so you are in good hands with her.

I rented with Bailey Properties on Beach Drive in April for 4 days 3 nights. The house was more…read morethan what I anticipated! Beautiful kitchen, fully equipped, 3 bedrm 3 full baths, and an upstairs patio to watch the beach along with the nightly sunset. It was super easy to book and the front office even left me a beautiful flower arrangement at the property when I arrived because I mentioned I was booking for my birthday. AWESOME! The first night it rained but we cozied up to the electric fireplace and pulled the blinds up to watch the ocean from the huge windows in the living room. I had friends that arrive on Saturday and were amazed on the views and the location of the property and asked for property info as they are going to book this particular home. I will definitely be back as Bailey Properties was awesome in how they treated us as we were first time renters! But we shall be back very very soon. Thank you Bailey Properties

We just stayed with Bailey Vacation rentals in Rio Del Mar. Their simply the best. Lisa in the…read moreoffice really took care of us. The place was clean and ready. Great location. They have great recommendations on places to eat just really great service.

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!

Alexis Menard Jackson is a Realtor of utmost integrity. No matter your level of expertise or lack…read morethereof in the Real Estate industry you can relax and know you are in for a professionally handled transaction. I have know Alexis and her business dealings for decades and can guarantee she will not disappoint. Keep that bar set high Alexis!

From the owner: Associated Realty Service is centrally located in Santa Cruz County and locally owned by Alexis…read moreJackson. We serve a growing need for a professional property management company that specializes in both residential rentals and sales. We provide services to investment property owners for real estate menagement, leasing, contract administration and accounting.

Leslie is an amazing photographer with many years of experience. As experienced REALTORS, we are…read morevery particular about our sellers' photos. We used Leslie for a home in Capitola, Ca. and she captured the home beautifully, allowing us to sell the home above list price. She very talented, prompt, affordable and has an eye for detail.

Leslie did a fantastic job obtaining photographs of our rental property in Aptos. The drone shots…read moreare fantastic and her interior photos really accentuated the home's ocean views. We had the house rented within two weeks from the time the photos were posted. Thanks so much Leslie.

Need to find your specific dream home? Boom! There's Gina! You need questions answered after hours?…read moreBoom! There's Gina! You need to get an offer accepted in a very competitive market? Boom there's Gina! Offer Accepted! KNOWLEDGE: Gina is an expert in the central coast area of California! All she needs is to know is what the clients are looking for in their dream home, then BOOM! As an expert match maker she helped our clients find a dream home. She's also an expert negotiator and knows how to get an offer accepted! What I also love about Gina is that she understands the loan process and is adaptable to the client's situation. PROFESSIONALISM: Gina is very prompt to respond to calls, text, and emails! I reached out to her after hours, she was there to confirm all the things I needed to know to start a successful closing process. Lastly, what I love about working with Gina is that she sells from the heart and treats her clients like family! At the end she knows the value of relationships with her clients. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our clients!

Speaking from satisfied customers of 13 years, Gina Carling is a professional, she is…read moreknowledgeable, considerate and very helpful. She helped us find our first home and now our dream home. She is patient in working with her clients. Selling and buying was less stressful knowing she was there every step of the way to answer all of our questions. She made sure that we understood everything and that we felt confident in our decisions. Gina has great connections with an amazing lenders and property inspectors, she will get you the best of the best not to mention she is the best. We are once again happy and satisfied clients. Gina, thank you so much for all your hard work. We really do appreciate you! - Janet & Jesse M.