Your Trusted Santa Cruz
Real Estate Partner
With nearly a decade of real estate experience and a lifetime of passion for the Santa Cruz area, I am dedicated to helping clients achieve their real estate goals with confidence and ease. My approach is rooted in professionalism, empathy, and a proven ability to deliver results. Whether you’re buying your dream home, selling a cherished property, or exploring off-market opportunities, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Combining local expertise, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to your priorities, I’ll ensure your real estate journey is seamless and successful. Let’s work together to make your goals a reality in this incredible community!
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"I'll start by sharing that we were first time home buyers, the first time we ever worked with Jose. We also were first time home sellers, selling the home he helped us buy 5 years ago! Jose's professionalism, eagerness to help and genuine personality… have been key in feeling as confident as we did in reaching out to him each one of these times. At such crucial points of our lives, Jose has been a safety net for us in answering all the questions we had, sharing his expertise without ever making us feel pressured but also, giving us his transparent feedback/suggestions enabling us to make informed decisions. He helped our family reach its goal in the exact amount of time we needed, was always a phone call/text away and this is exactly what you need in times as crucial as buying/selling a home. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to my family and friends because I know he goes above and beyond - ALWAYS!
Thank you so much Jose, words aren't enough to express how grateful and blessed we were in having worked with you.
-The Jaral Family"
"Starting the home buying process can be daunting & at times discouraging. From the very first meeting with Jose, he instantly made us feel at ease. As a first-time homebuyer, Jose was incredibly patient and explained every step of the process clearly… , making us feel confident throughout the entire journey. Jose is very personable and understands what is truly important to families. He takes the time to learn first about you & you family.
Jose was always available to answer questions, even on weekends, and went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met. Jose not only found us our forever home, he found it off market which takes extra effort and time! He never gave up in searching! He listened to everything we wanted in a home and delivered in a very short amount of time! He truly cares about his clients as if they are family! We feel so lucky and blessed to have crossed paths with Jose! He has continues to check in with us to ensure we are happy with our purchase & experience! He is truly a dedicated real estate agent who will go to bat for you on negotiating the best offer possible! We built a long lasting relationship, and will continue to refer Jose to any friends and family looking to purchase their forever home! Thank you Jose! - Marty & Megan Kell"
"It’s hard to explain why certain opportunities and amazing people come into our lives at key moments. It was by luck and chance that my family was first introduced to Jose at an open house. We were immediately impressed by his calm demeanor and leve… l of professionalism that was grounded by his passion for finding his clients their ideal home. He is a family man himself which gave him precious insight into knowing what my family needed in a new home. At his core he is one of the kindest people I know and he will work equally as hard to find your dream home. I also believe his personality was one of his greatest assets in finding our home. He has a strong understanding of the real estate market to get his clients their perfect home. He was not only extremely dedicated in searching for the right opportunity for our family, but also following through to get us the right deal in the end. There were several other homes that looked good on the surface throughout our journey. It was his tireless research that taught us to be patient in getting what we wanted in our home to avoid expensive pitfalls along the way. I’m proud to say that this week we closed escrow on our first home thanks to Jose. The skills and patience he taught us as first time homebuyers were invaluable lessons in life. Our family will continue to express thanks and gratitude to Jose for his endless commitment to be successful in finding our dream home."
"Jose is one of the best real estate agents I've worked with. He took the time to understand my specific circumstances and worked with me every step of the way to help me get into my dream home. His attention to detail is unmatched, and he connected m… e with various contractors and service providers who have been top notch as well. I highly recommend Jose Salas. Working with him is a no-brainer."
"Simply put, we would not have achieved the dream of becoming homeowners in Santa Cruz County without Jose’s dedicated and patient guidance! His thoughtful method, insight, organization, great listening skills and gentle persistence were critical to h… elp us build confidence and remain engaged until the finish line. We felt supported and well cared for throughout the entire process. Jose knows his job well, he understands the housing market dynamics, has a keen eye for good opportunities, and he offers guidance in a compassionate and respectful manner. We are very grateful and offer our highest recommendation for his services!"
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have had the pleasure of working with Jose as our realtor. From the very beginning, Jose demonstrated exceptional transparency and honesty, guiding us through every step of the process with clarity and integrity.
What… truly set Jose apart, however, was his genuine interest in getting to know us and understanding our unique needs and preferences. He took the time to listen and learn about what we were looking for in a home, and then went above and beyond to find the perfect match.
Throughout the entire journey, Jose was responsive, communicative, and always available to answer our questions and address our concerns. His dedication, expertise with the Santa Cruz mountains, and passion for his work shine through in everything he does.
We can't recommend Jose highly enough! If you're looking for a trusted and exceptional realtor who will truly have your best interests at heart, Jose is your guy. We're grateful to have crossed paths with him."
"Jose was a dream to work with. We didn’t have a realtor when we found the house we wanted, and he was able to jump in feet first, take us on as clients, and get our offer written, presented, and accepted (under asking) all within 2 days of speaking t… o us on the phone. When I say he gets it done, he gets it DONE. He took the time to explain the process each step of the way, and kept us updated at all times, but we also never felt overwhelmed with information because it was so organized. As first time home buyers I thought we were going to sound silly asking questions or stressed having to figure out what was needed from us, but Jose anticipated our questions before we had a chance to ask them and still ensured we were always the ones making the final decision on everything. He is very well connected in the South Bay / Santa Cruz county region so he is able to work directly with everyone else involved in the home buying process and take that completely off our shoulders - and he got others on the Room team involved like Chris (who was also awesome) to help make the process even more seamless for us start to finish. I can honestly say with Jose, buying a house was surprisingly almost stress free (which I didn’t know was possible)."
"Always there for us!
Trying to keep this review short will be a struggle because Jose was amazing. We totally hit the realtor jackpot. He was understanding, strategic, warm, and one heck of a good listener. Jose knows the market inside out and nothi… ng fazes him. He managed the process so efficiently and so smoothly that we always felt we were in the very best hands. No doubt. And it’s no exaggeration to say that thanks to Jose we are in our dream location and loving every minute of it!"
"When we told Jose that the home that we were doing a walkthrough of was the one, he did everything he could to secure the deal. Jose is very well connected in northern Santa Cruz County and his connections with other relators played a big part in sco… uting our home before it even came on market, being the first couple to see it and make an offer. The experience we had working with Jose was excellent and I'm sure he serves all of his clients in the same manner that he served us."
"Jose was very helpful in the process of us finding our new home. We contacted him many months ago when we were not ready and provided us with lots of helpful advice while we waited for things to fall into place. Once we got into the process of pickin… g a house he patiently dealt with everything we needed through the whole process. He is without a doubt the best real estate agent I have ever worked with and I will not hesitate to recommend him to friends looking to buy or sell a house."
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