Santa Cruz County is home to 325 active real estate agents and 582 active real estate offices. There are 1 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 11 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 1,742 active and sold properties, with 60 reviews in total. This is a 17% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
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.
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.
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!
Teresa was amazing at making me feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire home-buying process, walking me through every step along the way. This was my first time buying a home. She made sure I knew what I was getting myself into as well as walking a step-by-step through every inspection explaining things I did not understand. She is friendly and kind and I would definitely use her services again.
I lived in my home for 44 years and it was quite the feat to clear and ready for sale. Added to the burden was the need to sell before a specific date. Teresa took charge of aiding me in hiring skilled contractors who expertly and timely made all necessary repairs, all with a professional demeanor. Teresa kept me apprised of every step of the process, and responded to my questions within the day. Nothing seemed too tough to handle and her optimism carried me throughout this difficult period of my life. My house sold within three weeks of listing, rare in this current market. I am ever so thankful for everything Teresa and her capable staff did for me.
We had an incredible experience working with Robin while buying our home. She was always willing to visit as many houses as needed and consistently made key observations we never would have noticed on our own. During a challenging closing process, especially when important insurance steps did not come through on time, she truly had our back and went out of her way to help shepherd the deal across the finish line. At another difficult moment, she used her personal connections in the trades to help us gather quick repairs quotes and help us negotiate a huge reduction off of our closing costs. Her detailed knowledge of contracts is outstanding, and her years of experience made us feel completely at ease with a process that was unfamiliar to us. She knows exactly which pitfalls to look for and demonstrated such obvious knowledge that we were confident in trusting her through a process that is typically nervewracking. On top of all that, she is just a lovely person: funny, reassuring, and clearly focused on our best interests rather than profit. We are so grateful for her guidance and would recommend her without hesitation!
We had an amazing experience working with Teresa Marlow. From start finish, she made what could have been stressful process feel smooth and manageable. Her communication was clear reassuring every step of the way. We always felt supported and well informed, which made a huge difference moving from our many years in our family home. We’re so grateful for her. She treated us like family. Highly recommend.
Teresa Marlow was incredible to work with! She helped us sell our mobile home in Scotts Valley in record time and made the entire process feel as smooth and low-stress as possible. Her advice on how to prepare our home before putting it on the market was invaluable and truly made a difference in how quickly it sold. She was always available to answer our questions and took the time to clearly explain everything—especially the more complicated legal details—so we felt confident every step of the way. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and dedicated real estate agent who truly cares about her clients and wants the best possible outcome for them, we highly recommend Teresa!
Impressive and trusted market knowledge. Professionalism throughout the entire process, start to finish. Honest communication with all parties involved. Will defiantly want Walter Stauss to represent again!
Teresa has excellent knowledge of the marketplace, especially in the area of our home that has been sold. She was very responsive to our suggestions, provided outstanding advice, and follow through with all the details.
90% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 2% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
11 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Santa Cruz County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Santa Cruz County is $1.3m over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 13% over the last 12 months.
Santa Cruz County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 17 reviews in Santa Cruz County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months David Lyng Real Estate have sold 256 properties, which accounts for 8% of the property sales in Santa Cruz County. This is followed by Room Real Estate with 183 property sales (6%) and Compass at 165 property sales (5%).

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