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+ Received real estate license in 2011 and later received broker's license in 2015
+ Member of an elite negotiation training and coaching group in the Silicon Valley
+ Numerous courses in real estate principles, practice, and landlord and tenant relations
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"I had to sell my first house under a very stressful circumstance and I cannot highlight enough how fortunate I was to work with Sam and his team through out the whole process. Sam is a very empathetic and genuine person. He cares about client's goals and plans but also is very knowledgeable about the market. It was really helpful when going over his data analysis and discussing the strategies with him. His team's marketing tools/skills are top notch. It's AMAZING how they put it together for the market. Sam is really communicative and I was able to trust and rely on him 100%. You won't regret working with him!"
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"Working with Sam was awesome from Day 1 for both my fiancé and I. We knew absolutely nothing about real estate or the buying process and the thought of purchasing a home along with moving and planning a wedding was super stressful. Sam made it easy and stress free for us. My Fiancé and I had a blast looking at houses with Sam and we eventually found one we could see ourselves sharing our lives in. In a competitive market with multiple bidders he helped us write the winning offer on the house and location we wanted. Sam was super helpful through the whole closing process and continues to check in on us even after the deal closed and we moved in. Highly recommend Sam and his team to anyone looking for real estate in Santa Cruz County."
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"I had the pleasure of working with Sam on four transactions since January of this year and I am thoroughly impressed. He is passionate about helping people and truly cares about his clients. In all three transactions, not only was he able to get their offers accepted in multiple offer situations, he was able to negotiate incredible terms for his clients. Doing the right thing is always the right thing, and Sam has done that time and time again. He manages the transaction from start to finish to ensure everything goes perfectly.
His work ethic, thoughtfulness, and dedication to his clients has been super impressive."
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"I’m so glad I had Sam’s help during the purchase of my home in Santa Cruz! Being a first-time buyer in a competitive market was intimidating, but Sam made sure I had all the information I needed to make good decisions, explained everything throughout each step of the process, and always checked in to see if I needed anything. He made me feel confident and comfortable throughout what could have been a stressful experience, and I can’t thank him enough!"
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"My husband and I bought a condo on the Westside with Sam a few years ago, and although we were initially outbid by a higher offer, he made sure we got in back-up position. We ended up getting the condo after the initial buyers dropped out! A few years after that, we wanted to move up into a single family home in the neighborhood and Sam negotiated a multiple offer situation for us. We got the house we wanted in a seamless transaction! He is clearly the local expert on the Westside and I am quick to refer him to my friends and family who need a Realtor in Santa Cruz!"
Broker Associate
Compass
831-515-8582
Sam comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and creatives, giving him a keen business sense and an eye for aesthetic detail. He is committed to providing his clients with a high level of 'good old’ customer service in an industry that continues to be diluted by technology and automation. Sam moved to Santa Cruz in 2004 to attend UCSC where he graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies with a Minor in Earth Sciences.
He has committed to ongoing negotiation training and coaching to ensure his clients are well represented and belongs to an elite networking group of top producing agents in the greater Bay Area. He is very passionate about high-quality marketing and makes it a priority to always be at the forefront of the latest marketing technology & approaches.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Compass · 2021 to present
Keller Williams · December 2020 to October 2021
Sereno Group · December 2015 to December 2020
Blue Sky Real Estate · December 2011 to November 2015
Lighthouse Realty · June 2011 to November 2011
* Consistent top producer closing over 40 million dollars in sales in the last 12 months
* Represents buyers and sellers in Santa Cruz County emphasis on listings
* Committed to ongoing negotiation training and coaching to ensure his clients are well represented
* Recognized for his keen attention to detail and knowledge of the local market