Business Details
Your Santa Cruz Real Estate Partner
Community Real Estate was founded on the principle of prioritizing community impact through real estate services. With over a decade of experience in property management and a background in structural engineering, furniture design, and construction, we offer clients deep industry expertise combined with a personalized approach. Our services span residential single-family homes, condominiums, multifamily properties, and vacant land transactions, alongside property management solutions tailored to Santa Cruz County's unique market. We distinguish ourselves through emotional cooperation with clients, understanding their needs beyond transactional requirements, and fostering community integration through local partnerships.Our commitment to transparency includes donating 10% of net commissions to client-chosen causes and maintaining clear communication throughout every transaction. With a focus on long-term relationships rather than short-term sales, we leverage our local market knowledge and construction industry experience to deliver exceptional service. Our team's technical proficiency in property evaluation, market analysis, and negotiation ensures clients receive data-driven guidance while maintaining a human-centric approach to real estate.
Services
Residential Single Family
Condominiums
Multifamily Properties
Vacant Land Sales
Property Management
Highlights and features
- We donate 10% of net commissions to client-chosen local causes
- Our team combines real estate expertise with construction industry experience
- We offer specialized knowledge of Santa Cruz County's diverse neighborhoods
- We provide transparent 10%/18% property management fee structures
- Our emotional cooperation approach prioritizes client needs beyond transactions
Associations and certifications
- CalBRE #01962614
What people say
Community focus
Personalized service
Market expertise
Transparent fees
Local knowledge
Services
Residential Single Family
Our residential single-family home services connect buyers and sellers with professional representation throughout Santa Cruz County. We specialize in understanding client needs beyond basic transaction requirements, offering market analysis and negotiation expertise. Our approach combines emotional cooperation with technical proficiency to ensure successful outcomes for both buyers and sellers.
Condominiums
We provide specialized condominium market expertise, addressing unique financing considerations and homeowner association requirements. Our services include property evaluation, market positioning, and transaction guidance tailored to Santa Cruz County's condo market. We help clients navigate complex ownership structures and investment considerations specific to condominium properties.
Multifamily Properties
Our multifamily property services focus on investment opportunities in Santa Cruz County's rental market. We offer detailed ROI analysis, valuation calculations, and market positioning strategies for apartment buildings and duplexes. Our expertise helps investors understand cap rates and maximize returns in competitive local markets.
Vacant Land Sales
We specialize in vacant land sales for development or personal use, providing permitting guidance and environmental consideration assessments. Our services include market analysis, zoning information, and transaction support to navigate Santa Cruz County's regulatory landscape. We help clients avoid common pitfalls in land acquisition and development.
Property Management
Our property management services include tenant screening, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting with transparent fee structures. We offer 10% management fees for long-term rentals and 18% for vacation properties, with dedicated trust accounts for each managed property. Our approach emphasizes clear communication and legal compliance for owner protection.
People
Scott Joly
Real Estate Agent
Scott Joly combines real estate expertise with construction industry experience, offering personalized service in Santa Cruz County. He donates 10% of commissions to local causes and focuses on community integration through property transactions. His background includes structural engineering and property management.
Questions
What areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in Santa Cruz County, including Capitola, Scotts Valley, Soquel, Felton, and Aptos neighborhoods.
What property types do you handle?
We work with residential single-family homes, condominiums, multifamily properties, vacant land, and rental properties.
How are management fees structured?
Property management fees are 10% of gross rent for long-term rentals and 18% for vacation rentals with no hidden charges.
Do you offer community-focused services?
Yes, we donate 10% of net commissions to client-chosen local causes and help new residents integrate into Santa Cruz communities.
What makes you different from other agents?
Our emotional cooperation approach prioritizes client needs beyond transactions, combining real estate expertise with construction industry knowledge.
How do you handle property evaluations?
We provide thorough market analysis using comparative market data and current listing information to determine accurate property values.
