Rick Miritz
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Seller of 140/140 Barranca Lane, Moss Beach
Rick helped my wife and me sell the property of a relative who recently passed away. This was the first time either of us had ever needed to work with a realtor, and after this experience, we'll definitely be calling Rick next time we need such services. Throughout the process, Rick was thorough, accessible, informative, and patient with us as we bombarded him with 40,000 questions, and he went above and beyond in so many ways. He was great about giving us realistic expectations—NO BS!—about what we could achieve given market conditions, and at no point did we have any doubt that he was working his hardest to maximize our returns despite these realities. When we encountered setbacks beyond our control with the first couple of buyers, Rick remained calm because he was prepared with the next buyer waiting in the wings. When property management was hitting us with a bunch of ridiculous requirements and contradictory crap, Rick stayed cool, expertly navigating these hurdles and handling difficult personalities. Besides being good at what he does, Rick's also a fun and chill guy with this personable vibe that makes you feel like you've known him for years. He's easy to like and easy to trust. In the end, we were beyond satisfied with both his service and results. So, if you're in need of a real estate professional in Santa Cruz County or nearby, you absolutely should choose Rick Miritz.


Mario Desantis
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Buyer of B/411 Broadway, Santa Cruz
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!
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Teresa Marlow
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Seller of 1524 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz
Teresa Marlow is an excellent agent. She is knowledgeable, thorough, with great communication skills, and has very high standards for herself and for all of the contacts that she has that move a project along from start to finish. She works tirelessly to ensure that her client is involved with all of the decision making of the process and is aware of and shares all the pertinent information needed to make informed decisions. Teresa is personable, friendly, and appreciative of all the people she works with and she dedicates an enormous amount of time and energy to make sure that her clients are happy with the final outcome. I am very impressed with her integrity, persistence, attention to detail, and work ethic. I enthusiastically recommend her to anyone needing to sell or buy a home. She helped me to sell my home and she will be my agent again as I search for a new place to live.
Seller of 13/4160 Jade Street, Capitola
Teresa Marlow is not your ordinary real estate agent, and we wanted to take a moment to share our experience. We were referred to Teresa when we found ourselves facing the difficult task of cleaning out and selling our aging parents’ home while living out of state. What could have been an overwhelming and emotional process became so much more manageable because of Teresa. She always made time for us, kept us informed, and went above and beyond to arrange and coordinate the services needed to get the home ready to sell. From helping us navigate the unexpected details to connecting us with reliable people who could get the job done, Teresa was there every step of the way. What stood out most was that she made us feel like family. She treated our situation with genuine care, compassion, and understanding—not simply as another real estate transaction. Teresa made a very difficult situation feel seamless, and we will always be grateful for everything she did for our family. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who truly cares about her clients and is willing to go the extra mile, we cannot recommend Teresa highly enough.
Seller of 2769 Valencia Road, Day Valley
We had a great experience working with Teresa! She was good about communicating, kept us informed throughout the process, and ultimately got our home sold. We appreciated her responsiveness and help along the way. Thank you for helping us through the sale!
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Santa Cruz County2026Julie Hansmann
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