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Nic Versman

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A little bit about me...

I was born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand, and earned a degree in Education from the University of Otago before beginning my career in the private yachting industry. Over the course of eight years, I worked aboard luxury superyachts, traveling extensively across the world while delivering five-star service to ultra-high-net-worth clients and managing the interior operations of vessels up to 190 feet.

Those experiences shaped my ability to anticipate needs, stay highly organized, and operate with absolute discretion in fast-paced, detail-driven environments. I later transitioned to estate management in La Jolla, CA, and Dallas, TX, where I oversaw the daily operations of a large private residence—coordinating staff, vendors, events, and complex household logistics.

Since moving to Santa Cruz, I have purchased and renovated multiple properties and look forward to sharing that experience with my clients.

My husband and I are proud to be part of a family-run business, Warehouse Direct Flooring Outlet, where his family has been serving the local community for over 40 years. Being closely connected to the home industry gives me a unique perspective on quality, craftsmanship, and the details that truly make a house feel like home. I value the relationships we’ve built within the community and bring that same level of trust, care, and commitment to every client I work with.

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"Sam and his whole team were incredible! They helped us from start to finish with selling my dad's house and took the time to really listen and answer all our questions, making sure we were comfortable and supported during the entire process. Great
"Having been a real estate agent for 20+ years I have very high expectations but Sam and his team were a step ahead of us all the way through our search and purchase. Sam is top notch and an incredibly nice person too!"
"Sam and his team are incredible. In less than three months from walking in to his office, we navigated the (very constrained) Santa Cruz housing market, bought a house beyond our expectations, and sold our previous home for over asking. I can’t recal
"Sam had a professional and realistic approach to selling our home. He did what he said he would do without us having check-back with him. We asked for a quick listing and the magic happened. Within 1.5 weeks, the house was on the market and sold two
"Sam and his team went above and beyond when it was time to sell my mom's house. Not only were their experience and knowledge in real estate incredibly helpful, Sam took the time to make sure we were comfortable each step of the way. We are so gratefu
"A smooth home buying experience is always appreciated! We were looking for a place for our daughter and nephew to live while attending college and Sam made locating the right place at the right price a breeze! Not only was the buying experience pain
"Sam & team are absolute rockstars. I cold called them based on reviews and recommendations and they were immediately helpful. It really blew me away. They took time to really understand what we were looking for, gave us a really good understanding of
"I had a great experience working with Sam Bird Robinson and would absolutely recommend him. I started my home search at a time when inventory was really limited, and Sam was proactive and creative in helping me find the right place. The home I ultim
"Sam consistently went above and beyond to help us sell my mother’s home in Santa Cruz. He listened to my priorities and concerns and exceeded expectations at every step along the way. We were on a tight timeline and had a lot to do to prepare the ho
"Sam Bird-Robinson at Compass helped our family navigate three real estate transactions over more than two years during a complex multi-family living transition. With shifting timelines and evolving needs, Sam was consistently steady, thoughtful, and
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