Samples Realty Group -Santa Cruz And Monterey Counties - Aptos, California

Caroline B.

We hired Michelle and David to help us when our house had been sitting on the market for 8 months with no offers and very little interest. Michelle was super responsive, went out to the house to do an assessment, and made some relatively inexpensive suggestions for improving the appeal of the property. She worked with a stager who made the house look phenomenal. Her fees are very upfront and she laid out a very clear and aggressive marketing strategy. She was super communicative throughout the process, and after every showing or open house we would get updates from her with feedback from visitors. She was diligent about following up with the agents of clients who were expressed interest and really sold all of the great points about the house. We were living out of state at that point, and she and David did a great job taking care of the property in our absence and letting us know of anything that needed to be addressed. We felt totally comfortable that the house was in great hands. Ultimately, Michelle was able to get us multiple offers, and she helped us navigate which one to accept. We couldn't have been more pleased with Michelle and David. Our only regret is that we didn't go with them from the very beginning. I feel confident that our house would have sold a long time ago if we had. I HIGHLY recommend Samples Realty Group for anyone trying to sell their house!

Heather J.

She is a great negotiator. When it came time to negotiating the price Michele was great at it. She communicated well with us and was respectful of our concerns . She also thought of things that we didn’t even know we needed. She was looking out for our concerns the whole time. We felt like we were in good hands. Her partner and husband was a wonderful support. They were reliable and easy to get along with. It was delightful working with them.

Jason A.

I had the pleasure of working with Michele for my first home purchase. She was amazing and found the home I wanted. Anytime I had questions she would immediately answer and assist me. For my next home purchases I will be going with Michele and I recommend everyone to use her as their agent. She really made the homebuying process easier and less stressful.

Daniel K.

Michele automated my house search. Every agent asks you what kind of house you are looking for, but Michele said she would set up automatic email alerts every time a matching house came up for sale. That way you can look at the info before they are ready for viewing.
When we got an offer accepted, she was very thorough reviewing details during the closing process.

Mark H.

We had a great experience working with Michele! We met her by pure chance at an open house and found her to be really easy to relate to, so we decided to try working with her. Being out of the area, she was able to guide us towards areas and listings that suited what we were looking for, and we were able to very quickly identify and successfully offer on something that fit our needs perfectly. She was always very communicative and available, and she stayed on top of every detail of the deal all the way through to closing. We'd definitely feel confident recommending Michele to anyone we know and will certainly work with her next time we're in the market in the Santa Cruz area.

cheryl M.

I met Michelle while she was conducting an open house at my neighbors, two years ago. Her sincerity and professionalism impressed me so I kept her card and stayed in contact with her. When we decided to sell our house a year later, I contacted Michelle to be our realtor. Michelle was hands on with us from the very beginning, helping with every detail of the sale of the house, including the staging, cleaning, repairs, inspections, as well as preparing an extensive, thorough marketing analysis. Michelle arranged for a professional photographer which included aerial drone shots of our home during the day as well as at night. Within the first week our home was listed, we had several offers.

Unfortunately, we suddenly experienced a life threatening tragedy and had to make an extremely difficult decision to remove our listing. Michelle could not have been more understanding, compassionate and supportive. As hard as the decision was to make, Michelle made it easier by being there for us in every way and never once questioned our decision.

A year later, we were able to put our house back on the market. As before, Michelle (and her husband David), were right there again, helping to prepare our home for the sale. Once our home was listed, Michelle kept us in constant contact with dates and times of showings and always provided us with the follow-up feedback she received. We were able to sell our house with Michelle negotiating for us every step of the way. We were extremely pleased with the price we received, as well as how smoothly the sale went.

I asked Michelle if I could write this review. I feel so strongly about the service she provided to us that I wanted to share my experience with others. Having bought and sold homes over the years, I know what a good agent is and she is by far, the absolute best.
It is with the sincerest of gratitude that I write this review. I am also happy to talk with anyone who might be considering her as their agent.

Leslie K.

-A beautiful home buying experience!!-
I had lost my home in czu wildfires, and then floods of January washed away my road and ruined my dreams and all opportunity to rebuild a home on my beloved property. Pressed for time anxious and on a tight budget…
I contacted Michele- she was so kind and helpful listening to my needs and going out of her way to match me with a new place where I could recreate a new home. Michele was fair creative and smart and helped negotiate with a tuff seller to get her to leave the home on schedule and repair damage she had done. Michele’s diplomatic approach thoughtful care and above and beyond service made my home relocation experience a seamless positive experience. She then gave me the cutest most thoughtful home warming gift full of lots of essential items every new home buyer needs 🙂 Michele is a very special person and real estate professional !! Trust Michele to get the job done !! in her positive warm caring stylized fashion!

S T.

Michele has helped us sell two homes and purchase two homes. For the homes she helped sell, sales were quick with closing offers above asking. In our last purchase, in such a competitive market, it took us 10 months to finally find a home that felt perfect, and we closed on it thanks to Michele! Throughout our ten month search, Michele patiently showed us close to 50 properties (maybe not exactly 50 but it was close) over hundreds of miles in four counties. She always stayed positive, friendly and professional and most importantly patient, assuring us that the most important thing was finding the perfect home for us that we love, and we do love our new home! Thank you Michele and we wish the best for you and your beautiful family!