

Suzanne Yost
Broker Associate
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Buyer of UNIT 203/141 Aptos Village Way, Aptos
Suzanne not only has exceptional market knowledge with decades of experience, but she also gives you that genuine care and support you need during the whole home buying process. Our home buying journey started when we were looking for rental property and selling another property out of state. As we started to work with Suzanne, we mentioned the thought of managing the tenant selection process or remodeling another property wasn’t an ideal situation for us. Suzanne working diligently providing properties almost on a daily and if a problem arose, she was there to ensure everything stayed on track. In the end, we did find our ideal property which included a tenant who was very happy to continue renting. With Suzanne, you are not just getting a realtor, you are building a relationship with her. She is educated and dedicated to understanding and meeting your needs through the whole process. We were extremely grateful to have her as our realtor!!
Buyer of 9742 Monroe Avenue, Aptos
We've had the pleasure of working with Suzanne Yost for nearly 30 years, during which time we've completed nine buy/sell transactions. Suzanne's meticulous attention to detail has always helped us find the perfect home for our needs. Her negotiation skills are unparalleled; she consistently maximizes our sale price and secures the best deals on our purchases. Suzanne is not only a realtor but also a lawyer, having taught real estate law at the university level. This unique combination of expertise ensures that every contract detail is meticulously reviewed, and any anomalies or issues are promptly addressed. Her legal background provides an added layer of confidence, knowing that our transactions are in the best possible hands. Throughout our long-standing relationship, Suzanne has been invaluable in navigating the complexities of inspections, mortgage brokers, escrow, timelines, and new legislation. Her comprehensive knowledge and experience have made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Suzanne's dedication to her clients is evident in every aspect of her work, and she is worth every penny of her commission. Beyond her professional capabilities, Suzanne has become a cherished friend, watching our children grow into adulthood. Her warmth and genuine care for her clients set her apart from others in the industry. Suzanne embodies what every realtor should aspire to be—she is simply the best.


Teresa Marlow
REALTOR®
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County Top 5
Santa Cruz County2026

Mario Desantis
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Seller of 205 Siesta Drive, Aptos
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.
County Winner
Santa Cruz County2026

Jose Gutierrez
REALTOR®
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Seller of 158 Tiburon Court, Aptos
I was so lucky to have found Jose. Many of the realtors, that reached out to me, just wanted my home in Aptos, California on the market asap, to make a quick fire sale, with little regard for the price that I needed to sell it for. Jose mailed me a book that he had written about real estate sales. It was loaded with very insightful methods and tips on how to present, evaluate and best market your home. I have recently experienced some very stressful life events and needed to sell the property for my retirement. For financial and other reasons, my daughters and I did a lot of the renovations. The property needed a lot of repairs and upgrades in order to make it more sellable in a competitive market. Jose, and his very talented wife / assistant Teresa, inspected the home and both of them presented several suggestions for upgrades. They even brought over lots of samples for ideas on how to make the home shine. Teresa has an artistic talent and her input was invaluable! Jose gave me referrals of trades people for projects that I did not want to handle. After spending a lot of my time on all of the improvements, my stress level was high, my energy and interest were quickly waning. I just wanted it to be over with. Jose and his family members came over, spent many hours, spanning multiple days, working on the house. They purchased items out of their own pocket and worked on several of the projects. Their attention to even the smallest details was amazing. When it was time to list the property, he kept me abreast of the market and how best to price and present it. He advised me when some of the offers were not adequate or had too many unacceptable contingencies. He was able to negotiate a sale by offering some creative advice for solving some remaining issues. He kept his fees at a very reasonable rate. His kindness and friendship is something that I will always be exceedingly grateful for. Thank you Jose and Teresa! You are the best! Jeanne Koploy
County Winner
Merced County2026City Winner
Los Banos2026