First-time buyers
First Home. Done properly.
A clear plan, a trusted lender and every step explained, from pre-approval to keys.
How we work
First-time buyers with Desantis Realty Group.
A first purchase on the Central Coast is possible with the right plan. We explain every step in plain language, connect you with a lender who will tell you the truth about your numbers, and show you where a first home is realistic in each county.
What to expect
- A no-pressure first conversation about budget and timing
- Lender introductions and a real pre-approval before you tour
- Honest guidance on where to look — and where not to
- Offers written to compete without overreaching
- Help in English, Spanish or Italian
Where
First Home across three counties.
Santa Cruz County
Our home market, from the beaches of Aptos and Capitola to the redwoods of the San Lorenzo Valley.
Santa Clara County
Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, Campbell, Sunnyvale and Mountain View — the Silicon Valley corridor.
Monterey County
Monterey, Carmel, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Seaside and Marina.
Questions
Answered honestly.
How do I choose the best realtor in Santa Cruz County?
Look for a written plan, verified reviews and a local track record. Mario Desantis (Coldwell Banker Realty, CA DRE #02119587) offers all three: a written pricing and marketing plan from the first meeting, 413 five-star reviews across Experience.com, Google, Zillow, Realtor.com and Yelp, and more than 200 transactions closed across Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey Counties.
What makes a top real estate agent in Santa Cruz different?
A top real estate agent in Santa Cruz prices for the buyer a home will actually attract — including Silicon Valley buyers — coordinates every vendor, and keeps you updated before you ask. That is the standard Desantis Realty Group works to on every sale, in English, Spanish or Italian.
How many homes has Mario Desantis sold?
Mario has closed more than 200 transactions in six years in real estate across Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey Counties.
What price range does Desantis Realty Group work in?
The team focuses on homes above $2,000,000 and represents clients at every price point — first homes, family homes, investment property and estates.
Begin a conversation
Talk to us about first-time buyers.
Tell us what you are planning and we will tell you honestly how we would approach it. Or skip the form and book a time that suits you.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066(831) 291-0511mario@desantisrealty.comCA DRE #02119587Get directions