“Vince Briscoe went over and beyond for me and helped us get exactly what we’re were looking for. His communication and professionalism was top tier and we’re going to be recommending him to all of our friends!”
“We found Sam Bird-Robinson through a referral from our agent at COMPASS in Los Altos, who had just helped us sell our previous house. We met with Sam at his office on Mission St. on the Westside, where he listened to what we were looking for and gave us great advice as we began our home search in Santa Cruz. We knew at that moment we were in good hands. We ended up buying a home in the Upper Westside of Santa Cruz — walkable, safe, full of charm, and with an ocean view we hadn't expected to find! Given where the market was, that alone felt like a win. Sam's depth of knowledge of the Westside specifically, and of Santa Cruz more broadly, made a real difference in narrowing in on this house rather than just any house. We looked at other homes on the Westside and near the Santa Cruz Harbor that were close, but not the right fit. We were in a multiple-offer situation, but Sam's strategy got us in below the list price. Later, when the inspection turned up issues with the roof, his negotiating pushed the price down again. He also had vendor referrals and bids ready almost before we asked, which made it easier to move quickly and stay confident in our numbers at every step. Looking back, we ended up with the house we wanted, in the neighborhood we loved, for less than we expected to pay. A lot of that comes down to Sam knowing the Westside and Santa Cruz inside and out, and knowing how to translate that knowledge into leverage at the negotiating table. We'd recommend him to any Santa Cruz buyer looking for someone who combines real local expertise with results.”
“Our experience with Sam Bird Robinson, and the entire Compass team (Sam,Charlie and Nic) was nothing short of exceptional selling a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional decisions a person can make, and from our very first meeting through that successful close-up escrow. Sam and his team exceeded every expectation, their professional, marketing expertise strategic guidance and unwavering commitment to excellences was evident throughout the entire process. Every detail was handled with precision and their communication was outstanding. We were kept informed every step of the way, our questions were answered promptly, and we always felt confident that we were always in capable and trustworthy hands. What impressed us most was their dedication, responsiveness integrity and genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for us. They’re well organized marketing strategy, attention to detail and seamless coordination made what could have been a stressful experience, very remarkably, smooth and effortless. Sam Robinson and his team exemplify the highest standards of client service and professionalism. They are knowledgeable, trustworthy, hard-working, proactive and truly passionate about what they do. It is evident that they gently care about their clients and are committed to delivering exceptional results. We are sincerely grateful for everything. Sam and the Compass team did to successfully sell our home their expertise and dedication made all the difference and we could not be happier with the outcome we give Sam Robinson and the compass team our highest recommendation without hesitation if you’re looking for a real estate team, that combines integrity, exceptional, communication, expert negotiation, outstanding service, and proven results looking no further you would be hard-pressed to find more professional dedicated, and client focus team thank you Sam in the entire compass team for making this important milestone such a positive and rewarding experience. We truly appreciate your hard work and wish you continued success. Sincerely KH”
“We had such a great experience working with Sam & team! He helped up find & buy an amazing home in Pleasure Point after about 5 months of searching. He was always available to talk through our thoughts and did a great job understanding what we each wanted and what made sense for us together. When we found the right house, his strategy was a huge help in getting our offer accepted and his team did a great job helping us investigate potential issues so we felt confident moving forward. We're so happy with our new home and absolutely recommend Sam!”
“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 attention to detail and very easy to work with! Can't imagine a better sale process or realtor to do business with!”
“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 recall a single problem — if there were any, Sam and his team addressed them before they reached us! Sam’s knowledge of every point of the process is a huge asset — he understands modern lending realities, he understands the Santa Cruz market with expertise and experience, and most importantly he understands his buyers and their needs. Many times walking a house with him, felt more “therapy” than “open house”. Buying a home is such a deeply personal experience, and Sam knows how to balance giving his buyers time to reflect with helping them see potential and opportunity. I truly don’t think we’d have been comfortable taking on some of the things we did — the thought of holding two homes would have tied my stomach in a knot before working with Sam. But he helped us plan, prepare, and ultimately he had our home sold in under a week, over asking. I truly can’t recommend Sam and his team enough. They are the best Santa Cruz has to offer.”
“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 weeks later. His support team was efficient and professional. Communication was excellent both in-person as well as using the Sam App. Sam was always encouraging and had a smile to share.”
“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 grateful for their help!”
“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 painless, Sam was a pleasure to work with.”