Santa Cruz, CA

Buyer's Agents in Santa Cruz

A buyer's agent represents home buyers throughout the purchase process. They help you find properties, negotiate offers, navigate inspections, and close the deal. In most transactions, the seller pays the buyer's agent commission. Find the best buyer's agents in Santa Cruz and get competitive commission bids.

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Top Buyer's Agents in Santa Cruz

#1

Melody Russell

Compass
Top Performer
18 yrs exp
220 sales/yr
Silicon Valley relocationsSanta Cruz County residential
#2

Melody Russell Team

Compass
Boutique
16 yrs exp
135 sales/yr
Silicon Valley buyersSanta Cruz County luxury
#3

Jayson Madani

Madani Real Estate Group
Top Performer
12 yrs exp
160 sales/yr
residential salesnegotiation
#4

Ben Strock

Strock Real Estate / Keller Williams
Top Performer
14 yrs exp
140 sales/yr
Santa Cruz neighborhoodspricing strategy
#5

The Madani Team (Megan Archer & Jayson Madani)

Madani Real Estate Group
Boutique
10 yrs exp
120 sales/yr
team-based boutique servicesstaging & marketing
#6

Tom Brezsny (Tom Brezsny Real Estate)

Tom Brezsny Real Estate (independent)
Boutique
20 yrs exp
75 sales/yr
independent brokerageluxury & historic homes
#7

Bri Steel

Live Love Santa Cruz (owner / broker)
Top Performer
9 yrs exp
150 sales/yr
coastal propertiesluxury listings
#8

Michele Replogle

Redfin (local team leader)
Boutique
11 yrs exp
58 sales/yr
residential salestechnology-driven marketing
#9

Tony Melo

Aldina Real Estate, Inc.
Rising Star
4 yrs exp
37 sales/yr
first-time buyersmid-market homes
#10

Jessica Wallace

Compass
Rising Star
3 yrs exp
30 sales/yr
buyer representationrelocations
#11

Ryan Fontana

Keller Williams Realty - Scotts Valley
Rising Star
3 yrs exp
20 sales/yr
HOA propertiescoastal condos
#12

Brandi S. Jones

KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Rising Star
2 yrs exp
12 sales/yr
residential listingsluxury condos

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About Buyer's Agents in Santa Cruz

Do I have to pay my buyer's agent?

Historically, sellers pay buyer's agent commissions. After the 2024 NAR settlement, this is more negotiable. Many agents still work with buyers at no direct cost, while others may charge reduced fees in exchange for rebates.

How do I choose a buyer's agent?

Look for agents with experience in your target neighborhoods and price range. Check their recent transaction history, read reviews, and interview 2-3 agents before deciding.

Can I work with multiple buyer's agents?

You can meet with multiple agents before signing, but once you sign a buyer's representation agreement, you typically work exclusively with that agent. AgentPik helps you compare before committing.

What questions should I ask a buyer's agent?

Ask about their experience in your target area, how many buyers they're currently working with, their availability, communication style, and what happens if you want to see a home they listed.