After a career in land use and real estate law, I found my true calling in helping people buy or sell their home. I love the moment a buyer connects with a property - whether I am the listing agent or the selling agent. Because when this happens, I know we are going to be able to negotiate a great deal for everyone involved. What I love most about this work are my clients. It is a privilege to be their guide, whether buying or selling. With clear communication and a well managed plan we get to work. I enjoy the challenge of helping people in any market - because the reality is - people usually need to make a move because of a life circumstance and those happen regardless of market conditions.
I started teaching meditation workshops during the pandemic. I draw frequently upon the resources and skills I cultivate through meditation to help everyone stay calm when the stakes are high and challenges arise.
With 11 years of real estate sales experience, Iām now able to work exclusively through referrals. So, if you know anyone who may benefit from my approach and expertise, please introduce us!
Client Testimonials
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"We highly recommend Audrey! She has helped us think on how best to look at real estate property
in the Santa Cruz/Monterey area. She spent a lot of time with us, helped us think the right way
about what property to consider, in which neighborhood, and assisted us in putting together the
right offers. Audrey was extremely professional, helpful, and generous with her time." - George K.
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"My husband and I met Audrey when we stopped by an open house on a whim in 2015. A few days later, she connected with us on LinkedIn. Seven years later, when we finally moved to Santa Cruz and purchased a home, she was by our side. Audrey was an incredible partner throughout our home-buying journey, guiding us calmly and steadily at every step. She helped us identify what we needed and wanted, kept us focused and optimistic, and provided professional insights and bottomless patience as we navigated a very challenging market. Thanks to Audrey, when our dream house finally came along, we were ready, and we got it. We are incredibly grateful to Audrey for her service, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a residential property in Santa Cruz." - Anita D.
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"Audrey is a consummate professional that provides an unparalleled level of service and expertise.
She was instrumental in getting our home staged and up for sale quickly! Thanks to her amazing
photographer/videographer, and outreach on social media and hard copy sites, she was able to
obtain 4 offers on our home within a week! From preparing our home for sale, through contract
negotiations and closing; her calm demeanor, skill set and confidence were the reasons we were
successful. Audrey knows the business extremely well and is well connected! We couldn?t be
happier with her services, and she is a delight to work with!" - Kenneth C.
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"We recently acquired a condo in Santa Cruz. Audrey came recommended by our realtor in San Diego. The entire process was literally a walk in the park: Just one trip to Santa Cruz, Audrey was perfectly prepared, very knowledgeable not only of the local market conditions, but also of potential changes in local legislation that might affect our real estate investment decisions. Her proposed negotiation strategy helped us to acquire the property we favored for very sweet conditions. Time from our first meeting to closing of escrow was less than four weeks with absolutely no hiccups or tense periods at all. Thank you for a great job, Audrey! We really enjoy our new property in Santa Cruz and the City of Santa Cruz itself. It has been an absolute pleasure working with her. Her listening skills greatly helped us make the right decision on the final selection of the property. We would definitely chose Audrey again for a future property transaction in the Santa Cruz area." - Mathias S.
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"Audrey took her time and listened through our rambling process of finding the exact property that
was right for us. Once we entered the negotiation and contract phases, her experience was an
enormous asset." - Nancy S.
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"Audrey always said that "homes and people find each other," and I would add, "with the help of a
great advisor." We simply wouldn't have found the right place without her patience, wise counsel
and pragmatic business sense. I highly recommend her!" - Carl S.
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"Audrey helped us with a real estate transaction and did a great job. Very professional and patient.
We had a great experience." - Chris C.
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"In this super heated real estate market I can't think a better real estate advisor for the area than Audrey. Her combination of skills and experience make her not only terrific, but terrific with great judgment." - Pamela D.
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"Audrey Jacobs Sullivan is an outstanding agent when representing the buyer. She is patient, thorough, unrelenting in answering all my questions related to the purchase of a country property. She was the same when I bid on a city property. In the end, she listened to my list of house requirements & respected any concerns that I had. She is knowledgeable when addressing disclosures & completed the investigation that may be needed. To the latter, she doesn?t hesitate to research county offices to answer questions related to property boundaries, issues or concerns. She works continuously to ensure that the buyer is knowledgeable about the property they are looking at purchasing. In the end, she was instrumental in making sure that no shortcuts were taken & that I truly found my dream property. Thank you, Audrey, for your steadfastness in seeing this search to a successful completion." - Elaine G.
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"We have worked with Audrey on previous real estate transactions (purchasing a home, selling that
same home, purchasing the home that just recently sold). So four transactions in a fairly short
period of time. In each instance Audrey went above and beyond our expectations. She was always
available to answer questions, give advice, lend moral support, pack boxes, take items to charitable
organizations, etc., etc. And always with a positive attitude and good humor. We don't only look to
Audrey as our realtor, but as a friend. A very good friend." - Georgiane B.
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"This is our second time buying a property with Audrey Jacobs. Audrey helped us find our main home in the end of last year, and now helped us purchase an investment property. Working with Audrey is truly a delightful experience. She has the perfect balanced skill set, being extremely professional on one hand, and being so thoughtful and perceptive on the other hand. During the contingency process, Audrey directed us to the best expert to consult with, so we could make an informed decision as well as making sure we are feeling comfortable and reassured in every step of the way. Before we found the property, Audrey took the time to educate us about all the possible options in the area, with a lot of patience to our changing needs. And once we found the perfect spot, she processed with us every twist and turn of the deal, and took care of all the little details, coordinating it efficiently and kindly with all the people involved. After the purchase of the house, Audrey helped us with many other things, with full support, up and above, always available and responsive to any question or concern we had. We are blessed to have Audrey as our agent and hope that we?ll have the opportunity to work with her again in the future." - Noam B.
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"Audrey was a pleasure and a blessing to have as our real estate agent. We have been working with Audrey for a few years, and during this time she educated us about the market and the different neighborhoods in the county. Audrey is a wealth of knowledge, she is experienced and professional, and also very thoughtful and personal. Audrey deeply understood our needs, tendencies and expectations, and once the opportunity presented itself she recognized the potential and helped us find the perfect home for our family! Audrey guided us step-by-step, available to answer all of our questions (even during the holidays!) She encouraged us to move forward as she attentively explained all the details of the process. We knew that with Audrey we are in good hands, as she made sure nothing falls through the cracks. We are so grateful for having Audrey as our agent and we hope to work with her again in the future." - Ella B.
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"Not only did Audrey do an amazing job of helping me find my new home, it was a very pleasurable experience from start to finish! It was like spending the afternoon with a long -time friend when we went looking at houses. Even with masks and hand sanitizer, and all the necessary precautions, Audrey was very comfortable to be with. Audrey is also extremely thorough, going over each potential contract and all the reports and inspections in detail, explaining to me what each would mean for me if I purchased that particular home. She advised me well, after getting to know me, and came to know what I was looking for as well as I did, sometimes even better! Audrey was attentive even after months of looking, and was quickly responsive to my questions and concerns. She was even very helpful on move-in day after all the papers had been signed. You can't go wrong with Audrey!!" - Maureen F.
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"Audrey Jacob is a highly professional and extremely competent agent but what distinguishes her most among other agents of her caliber is her integrity, transparency and caring. She achieved a very desirable result selling our home during this unprecedented and volatile COVID 19 and "shelter in place" environment. During our previous two year buying phase, she was very patient and helpful getting us to another excellent outcome. We highly recommend Audrey to any who ask." - Stephen D.
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"Audrey did a fantastic job at selling our property! I have nothing but praise! She is a 5 star real
estate agent!" - Lewis I.
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I had the pleasure of working with Audrey during a recent home-buying process, and I canāt recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, she was responsive, thoughtful, and incredibly professional ā going out of her way to ensure I had the access and information I needed to feel confident in my decision.
What stood out most was Audreyās integrity and the level of care she brought to every step of the process. She provided valuable context about the homeās design and history, including its sustainable āgreen buildā features, and even connected me with the architect ā details that made a big difference in how I experienced the home.
As a fellow attorney, I especially appreciated Audreyās clear communication and steady presence. It was a true pleasure working with her, and I imagine her real estate clients feel just as supported and well-advised as her legal clients did.
I had the pleasure of working with Audrey during a recent home-buying process, and I canāt recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, she was responsive, thoughtful, and incredibly professional ā going out of her way to ensure I had the access and information I needed to feel confident in my decision. What stood out most was Audreyās integrity and the level of care she brought to every step of the process. She provided valuable context about the homeās design and history, including its sustainable āgreen buildā features, and even connected me with the architect ā details that made a big difference in how I experienced the home. As a fellow attorney, I especially appreciated Audreyās clear communication and steady presence. It was a true pleasure working with her, and I imagine her real estate clients feel just as supported and well-advised as her legal clients did." - Heidi G.
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"Audrey represented us as sellers of our house in Santa Cruz. From start to finish, she was exemplary in her professionalism, her advice, her creative approach to marketing, and her post-contract assistance in getting the house ready to turn over to the buyers. What's more, she did most of the work for us when we were 3,000 miles away across the country! While still in town, she worked with us a couple months in advance to strategize the market and the necessary prep for the house. She created a great marketing plan, and then pivoted to an even better plan when circumstances shifted. We ended up with a preemptive offer above our planned listing price. By then we were gone, and she handled all the many details to finalize the property and turn it over to the buyers. I can't imagine anyone could be more thorough! We knew we were in good hands throughout the whole process." - Martha D.
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"If you're looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated realtor in Santa Cruz/Monterey/SF Bay Area, I cannot recommend Audrey enough. Her unique combination of legal and real estate expertise sets her apart, making her exceptionally qualified to not only find the perfect property but also thoroughly address all the critical questions and details that educated buyers need when making such an important decision. Audrey is incredibly caring, diligent, and committed to going above and beyond to ensure her clients are fully informed and taken care of. She is an absolute pleasure to work with!" - Kathy M.