Anina Van Alstine

Anina Van Alstine is exactly the realtor you want working for you. She helped us find our ideal vacation home in Santa Cruz County, and well within our price range. Most impressively, she pulled it off within the three-day weekend we had scheduled for cross-country house hunting. Two hours after landing at San Francisco airport, we were comfortably ensconced in Anina’s SUV, looking at properties in Santa Cruz. And our offer was made and accepted before we flew back to the midwest. This efficiency was possible because 1) Anina listens: she heard our preferences, respected our budget, and didn’t waste a moment on properties that didn’t comfortably fit both. 2) Anina is honest: she objectively pointed out both advantages and disadvantages that only an experienced realtor could see, allowing us to choose knowledgeably and realistically. Throughout our journey toward closing, Anina was more than just an agent, she was our guardian angel, anticipating every step and managing every detail, following up with sellers, seller’s agents, lenders, inspectors, and everyone else involved for a smooth and timely outcome. We’ve never been better served by any other professional in any capacity. In addition to her impeccable professionalism and integrity, Anina was a gracious hostess and delightful companion: she intuited when we were hungry and fed us; she invited us to a local event aligned with our interests; she looked after us as though we were not just clients but friends. And all the while she swiftly and generously educated us about the Santa Cruz County housing market, helping us to become more savvy, confident and satisfied buyers.