Photos from Deborah Ryman, Realtor Beach Properties Santa Cruz County Vacation Homes
Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz, CA, September 27th, 2007, Deborah Ryman (c)Located in: Pleasure Point (Santa Cruz, CA)
I vacationed at the historic Venetian Court in Capitola-By-The-Sea (California) as a child, and my husband and I continued the tradition with our kids.
I have strong childhood memories of swings on the beach (no doubt now an insurance liability that could not be fathomed), of begging my dad for nickels and dimes to play "skee ball" in the bars that flanked the Esplanade. Running loose, barefoot, back-and-forth from the beach to the arcade - I feel sad that most kids never know the experience to roam free and play at whim.
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I love selling real estate in the greater Bay Area(s) - Monterey & San Francisco bays . . . Beach bungalows, investment & horse properties, condos/townhomes, vacation homes, get-aways, you name it!
Welcome to Santa Cruz County, where life really is a beach. If you are looking for investment property, a vacation home, or a permanent residence in paradise, you've come to the right place!
I work tirelessly to assist my clients in realizing their real estate dreams. You will like working with me if you value a straight-shooter, thoroughness, humor, creativity & impeccable integrity (to name a few of the more important traits I believe I bring to the table). Ready to get started?
Santa Cruz County is an amazing place to live, with something for everybody.
The Pacific Ocean in all of its wonder: Some of the best surf spots on the planet . . . beautiful beaches, boating, sailing, kayaking, lounging beachside, or:
The Redwoods: Hiking or biking, exploring backroads, surrounding towns - each with their own unique personality . . .
Santa Cruz has adventures for every taste from the famous Beach Boardwalk to fine dining, funky "dives," interesting neighborhoods, educational & cultural influences & events, cafes galore, bookstores to satisfy every curiosity & so much more!
Santa Cruz County encompasses many interesting cities, towns and districts - some of my favorites at the moment are Capitola, Soquel, Aptos, Live Oak, Branciforte (or B40), Pleasure Point, Sea Cliff and Rio Del Mar. I favor charming beachy communities and areas of historical interest or that have interesting architecture or other endearing qualities.
Some Santa Cruz Area Resources:
Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitor's Council
Santa Cruz County Government Info
All Kinds of Fun Stuff for Kids!
Nightclubs: The Catalyst, The Crow's Nest, Kuumbwa Jazz
My Other Web Sites:
Read the Musings of a Mad Woman . . .
I was thinking about the particular skill set I bring to the marketplace and abruptly ran into resistance in describing my virtues. I don't think it has much to do with modesty so I find myself curious as to what it might be.
My resume includes manual labor as a child (when I grew up it was considered character-building to work as a child - I cut "'cots" summers starting at age 11 - 12 hour days in the hot sun . . . as a teen I volunteered as a "candy-striper" in the local hospital and worked in fast-food joints) - I have done time as a hair stylist, dental assistant, then went corporate as an accountant, an editor, an analyst, a marketing rep, and an underwriter. My hobbies are of a reflective nature. I have always enjoyed writing and like to make collages, read, and partake in armchair philosophical discussions.
I have degrees in Information Systems Management and psychology. I have certifications in Reiki, Feng Shui, and dreamwork.
In reflecting on my background for a moment, I had an "aha" about my resistance in attempting to deconstruct my skill set . . . to describe what I bring to the marketplace is to describe ME - and that is so personal and has to do not only with the jobs I have held, the education I have received, and the skills I possess, but also my upbringing, and the values I ascribe to, as well as my temperament. Very personal "stuff" . . .
I also notice that, surprisingly, there is an element of modesty in describing some of my personal value and a resistance to reducing that value to a simple monetary unit for business purposes.
A former broker once advised his agents that "liking to look at houses" is not a virtue for a real estate agent to have. I disagree. That is part of what makes my job fun for me. I love variety. I love the fact that every work day is different, and I love looking at houses! I am a student of architecture and design, and along with my background in Feng Shui, getting the opportunity to see a house is completely exhilarating to me! I love seeing different layouts and materials, living conditions and living styles. Showing property is a blast to me for this reason and it is even more fun to share the experience with someone and compare notes.
Add a buyer or a seller with a goal and I am fully engaged. For the buyer, I can play detective - interview them to find out what their heart's desire is and then comb the marketplace to try to find it. For a seller, scope out their property and get the creative juices flowing regarding how they can showcase the assets of the property along with creative ways I can market it, and brainstorm ideas to situate the property in the marketplace for the best result.
If I am representing a buyer, writing the offer and presenting it are strengths I bring to the bargaining table. If representing a seller, assisting my client in analyzing the offer is another skill I possess.
Once escrow is opened, my underwriting background and natural attention to detail come into play. Documentation becomes an obsession.
In a nutshell, my strengths lie in the combination of the creative with the analytical. The client who will appreciate me will be someone who values ethics, creativity, fun, and doing things "right."
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