THE PROCESS

Looking to buy in Santa Cruz?

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Contact Me

Santa Cruz is a beautiful place and we're glad that you're interested in owning property in Santa Cruz.  First, contact me to start your new journey today!
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See What you can afford

Your financial situation is a critical aspect of your life. If you're like many people, then managing all the aspects can be overwhelming and difficult to balance properly; that's where we come in! By asking questions about your needs or wants (i.e., income estimate, mortgage options, and upfront costs), - I can help you figure out how much you can afford so there isn't too much strain put on this important area later down line.
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Find Your Ideal Property

Searching for a new property? If this is your first time looking at a property in Santa Cruz, I know it can be adventurous and stressful. Before you begin your search, you should define what your ideal property is. How many bedrooms it should contain, how it should look like, and your ideal neighborhood within Santa Cruz. Thankfully, I have over 20 years of experience in Santa Cruz and can help you find your dream home!
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Create an Offer

Figuring out how to make an offer on a house that will turn you into a homeowner is no small task. From down payments through contingencies all the way up until counteroffers! I will go over everything here step-by-step with you so we can get the best offer for your dream Santa Cruz property!
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Closing

A real estate closing is the final step in a long and complicated process. Once an offer on your property has been accepted by its owner, you will sign off on paper before you can officially take over as a new Santa Cruz homeowner! I will help make sure everything goes smoothly from start-to-finish in this final step alongside your lender and title agency.

Get to know the amazing people I've worked with.

"My husband and I could not have found a more perfect partner to help us land our dream home. Julie was phenomenal from start to finish. She walked us through every step of the buying process – from guiding us through the challenging California housing market and helping us thoroughly evaluate each property to connecting us with the right experts to help us pounce on the home we loved. I’ve worked with other realtors before, but Julie’s deep knowledge in both real estate and the home building industry put her far ahead of the pack.  If you are looking for a true partner to help you start your home-buying journey, call Julie!"

Matt Rogers and Liz Burkhart
First Time Home Buyers in Aptos

Julie was by our side through the whole process! She helped to keep an eye out for homes coming on the market, told us how the process works and what to expect, provided advice about making the offer and additional inspections we should get, and more. Julie helped us get a house we can make our home!

Teri Wiss​
Buyer in Live Oak

When we met Julie, we were new to the Santa Cruz area & had just a basic idea of what we were really looking for in our new home. Within a few weeks, Julie helped us streamline our home search, while ensuring we were comfortable with every aspect of our decision. She then patiently worked with us & accompanied us on all our visits until we found our dream home.

Siddesh & Shruti S
Buyers in Ben Lomond

Julie was a vital, patient, attentive, and caring realtor who helped us purchase our first home! When we first expressed interest in a place, we contacted Julie and four days later over a weekend we had an offer accepted! Julie went out of her way to make sure our questions were answered (even tracking down contacts at the HOA to answer specific questions about paint colors used), and made us feel cared for and well taken care of! On the day we got our keys, it was clear she was incredibly excited for us, and we were so grateful to have her guide us through the journey of buying our home.

Emma Ware & Carl Saffron
Buyer in Santa Cruz
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