Always here for you.

Marketing and Negotiating

To Get you MORE

For nearly 15 years, Sam has been consistently ranked as one of the top-producing agents in Santa Cruz, bringing a client-focused approach to every transaction. Committed to ongoing negotiation training, he leverages COMPASS’s industry-leading marketing tools, tech stack, and brokerage support. His commitment to excellence, tough negotiating skills, and a comprehensive marketing approach earned him recognition as 2022's RealTrends #1 Individual producing agent by volume.

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The COMPASS Advantage

Professional Experience

Putting you FIRST

With over a decade of local Santa Cruz business experience, contract negotiation and leadership experience, Charlie brings knowledge and positive energy to transactions, building life-long relationships along the way. His proactive communication and white glove service go beyond what traditional agents can offer.

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Experience Matters

Over

13+

Years of Local Real Estate Experience

Over

200+

MILLION SOLD VOLUME

Over

200+

Homes Sold

2022

Real Trends
#1 Agent

Who you work with

Matters!

Services

Buying

From understanding market intricacies to leveraging our local knowledge, we are committed to securing the best results.

Selling

Selling your home demands expert skills and guidance, and we understand the importance of this process.

Investing

With a background in property management and experience selling multi-family and commercial properties, we are well positioned to help you in multiple investment classes.

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In the Words of our Clients

Success Stories

"I first contacted Sam after seeing a house on the Westside that had really caught my eye. After our initial phone call I realized how knowledgeable he was and how quickly he was able to answer all my questions. After our first viewing of the house I … Read MoreRead Less

"Sam helped us buy a duplex in the Seabright neighborhood that we wouldn't have known about unless he had brought it to us. We were in a multiple offer situation against two other buyers and almost lost the deal, but he negotiated to make sure we got … Read MoreRead Less

"I highly recommend Sam Bird- Robinson for anyone buying or selling a home. The Sam App is a great tool that keeps everyone updated throughout the process. The whole team was a pleasure to work with, and they made things easy, especially since I wasn'… Read MoreRead Less

"Charles and Sam were absolutely incredible to work with! They made the entire home buying process organized and far less stressful than my first experience. Their attention to detail, responsiveness, deep knowledge of the area and genuine care for us… Read MoreRead Less

"Our experience working with Sam B-R and team to purchase our condo in downtown Santa Cruz was phenomenal from start to finish. We felt informed and cared for throughout the entire transaction, and communication was always prompt, informative, and act… Read MoreRead Less

"Addendum to review below: I wrote below review when I initially purchased the same condo with Sam's help. Two years later, I needed to sell it quickly and to a buyer who could meet my price point. Of course, I reached out to Sam again and of course S… Read MoreRead Less

"Sam and his team are great, with excellent communication and follow through. I never felt pressured and always felt listened to through the entire home purchase, making it as stress-free as possible. They even helped with setting up utilities and t… Read MoreRead Less

"This is the second time I've worked with Sam and his team. They are always super helpful, honest, professional, and super responsive. Sam is an expert at brokering the best deal possible, buying or selling. Sam also has a team of assistants that made… Read MoreRead Less

"We engaged Sam and his team to sell our remotely located, unique log home amidst a historically challenging real estate market. He provided advice on staging, pricing, and local contractors who could help us put on the finishing touches, to get the h… Read MoreRead Less