Words can not express the gratitude I have for Mario Desantis and his amazing team, Hunter Corbin, and Stone Castro. They were available 24/7; Mario was there to answer my 1AM texts with forgotten questions. He literally held my had through all the inspections, explaining everything to me with detail. It was a long journey from the 1st house we looked to our now new home. Thank you again Mario, Stone and Hunter.

Mario was a pleasure to work with in buying my first home. He is very positive and knowledgeable which was extremely reassuring when I was navigating the complex world of real-estate for the first time! I met him at an open house when I was only beginning to dip my toes in the home buying process. In that first meeting, he took the time to explain the entire home-buying process in a very matter-of-fact and approachable way. From that moment, I had a strong feeling he would be the realtor I wanted to work with because he was very professional yet personable. Mario worked very hard and was always extremely responsive at all hours of the day. He also has a great network of people he works with so any time I needed a referral or recommendation, he had people he could reach out to immediately. This proved helpful when an insurance provider fell through towards the end of escrow, and Mario was able to connect me with someone else immediately to keep the closing process going. I can't recommend Mario enough! He and his team are a huge part of why I am a home owner in Santa Cruz!

Mario did a wonderful jobs selling our home in Aptos Ca. He put a lot of energy in finding a buyer for the property and keeping us informed through the process in selling a home in the area. Mario took the time to answer our questions and he knows the real estate market in the area extremely well. After the sale was complete and we had moved to another city he called to see if we had settled in and if the move went as planned. If you are thinking of buying or selling a property in the area you should consider give Mario Desantis a call he will do a great job.

Mario and his team were referred to us by close friends. We had a difficult, timely, and somewhat complicated situation needing to sell our home while moving abroad. Mario and his team are very organized, knowledgeable, and supportive. They found answers for us, managed a lot of details that gave us peace of mind, and took a lot of stress away from an understandably stressful situation. His team was great at keeping us informed at every step throughout the selling process, too. We’d highly recommend Mario —he’s in your corner, he works really hard, and he’s very good at getting you the result you’re looking for.

I was referred to Mario by friends. Initially, I didn't think he would be interested in my situation, but after our first meeting, I knew he was the right agent for my unique circumstances. He had a genuine, positive, and determined approach, along with committed action. He assisted with lenders, lawyers, and service calls, and was always available. He used effective marketing and networking to connect us with the right buyer for my unique situation. I am impressed with his team, his knowledge, and his enthusiasm. "To succeed in business it is necessary to make others see things as you see them." - John H. Patterson Mario understood my goal; he saw more and therefore exceeded my expectations. With much respect and appreciation, Cassie

I would like to take a moment to recognize Mario Desantis and his partner Jose Salas of Desantis Realty for their outstanding professionalism and dedication. Mario was referred to me by one of the most trusted mortgage lenders, Monica Bowman, and from the very beginning he exceeded expectations. He is personable, attentive, and brings an incredible positive energy to the real estate process. Together with Jose, they make an excellent team who truly put their clients first. If you are looking for a realtor you can trust, I highly recommend Desantis Realty Group.

Mario is unequivocably the most competent and hardest working realtor in the San Lorenzo Valley. I wanted to live in the forest but had no idea what living in an off-grid home would entail. Mario was more than happy to help me make my dream a reality. He walked me through every step of the buying process, meeting with me for every inspection (which was also a learning experience) and planning subsequent improvements that needed to be done to make living in the redwoods possible for me. I have relied on Mario’s advice and connections for everything I needed, before and after the purchase, including reasonably priced plumbers and solar experts. Buying or selling a home is enormously stressful, but Mario made the process a wonderful experience. He is a true professional and a delightful person to get to know. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

I’m so glad I chose to work with Mario and his team. His expertise, confidence, and determination made the process of selling my home and purchasing a new one incredibly smooth and efficient. Mario’s drive, professionalism, and in-depth knowledge of the market are truly unmatched—he’s someone you can trust to get the job done right.

Working with Mario was one of the best real estate experiences I’ve ever had.My ex-husband and I are in a unique but very positive co-parenting situation. We sold a home we owned together and each purchased individual homes—with our shared child’s well-being as the top priority. Mario guided us through every step with professionalism, compassion, and respect for our family dynamic.He was a true go-getter who didn’t waste time, kept us focused, and made sure everything moved efficiently. Both closings were handled with such precision and care—it felt like a well-orchestrated symphony. We’re so grateful for his dedication and ability to balance heart with hustle.

Mario is simply the best-what can I say? He delivers and consistently terns expectations in to reality. It had been an absolute pleasure working with Mario on two separate transactions. He secured me the possibility price selling old home and negotiated an unbeatable deal on my new purchase. Mario is diligent, professional, and always gets the job done-no matter what. Truly, he’s the best around!!!

Mario is truly the best realtor in Santa Cruz County! He helped me and my wife to buy our first home, and now—less than a year later—my wife and I are already working with him again on our first investment property. I’ve known Mario for a long time, all the way back to Italy, and he has always been an incredible person. He’s the one who inspired me to get into real estate and to pursue business in general. I would recommend Mario a hundred thousand times as a realtor. He’s always available, always supportive, and goes far beyond just helping you buy or sell a home. He has a strong, reliable team behind him—professionals who can help with remodeling, improvements, and anything else you might need to make your home or investment a success. Mario is exceptional at what he does, and I’m grateful to have him guiding us through every step.