Schooner Realty

I first met Celeste at an Open House she was holding for the Frazier-Lewis house, an historic home close to the SantaCruz Harbor. Having served as President of the Capitola Museum Board of Trustees for several years, I was familiar with the story of Patty Reed-Lewis, the child that survived the Donnor expedition to California, and later moved to Capitola to manage the Grand Hotel, then spent her final years in the Frazier-Lewis house at 2-1130 East Cliff Drive. What amazed me was how Celeste managed the Open House, meeting each newcomer with a gentle welcome, and the hospitality of a friend. The most recent owners of the home were James D Houston, an author, and his wife and sometimes co-author, Jeanne. James's books lined the many bookcases in the house, which was perfectly staged to

Schooner Realty offers excellent, personalized service with knowledgeable and responsive agents. They consistently deliver great results for buyers and sellers alike. Highly recommended!

We were moving to Hawaii for a year to "test the waters" and planned to rent out our home while we were gone. After meeting with a few property managers, I decided to go with Schooner--best decision ever! Celeste and Anne are pros--I felt comfortable at our first meeting and felt assured that they would find a suitable tenant for us and would expertly manage all aspects of managing our property. They processed all the necessary paperwork, arranged the cleaning services, and promptly addressed any of our tenant's concerns. Schooner always kept us informed and their bookkeeping is detailed and efficient. I highly recommend Schooner and will certainly use their property management services again.

Schooner Realty helped my family to purchase an investment property a couple of years ago. Celeste’s patience and knowledge of the local market were invaluable as we navigated the complexities of a real estate transaction. They gave us the personalized attention that I have not experienced with the large corporate firms. Celeste was especially patient, explaining things in a way we could understand. They also do property management! I would highly recommend Schooner to anyone looking to purchase, manage, or sell property in the Santa Cruz County area.

The best decision I made was using Celeste as my real estate agent for my Santa Cruz transition. She was very knowledgeable about the local market and also became a good friend. She knows the area inside and out and for that I am grateful!