About Mario

If you’re looking to buy, sell, invest, upsize, downsize, or relocate, Mario Desantis is ready to go to work for you.

 

His Santa Cruz market expertise, vast industry connections, and passion for real estate ensure your every need is met and every expectation exceeded!

 

Raised in Altamura, Puglia, the heel of Italy’s “boot,” Mario moved to Santa Cruz after visiting for vacation and falling in love with the city, the redwoods, and the community. His interest in real estate was sparked by the purchase of his first home, leading him to pursue a life of helping people achieve their housing goals and lasting financial security. 

 

Now an accomplished agent, Mario has assisted more than 150 families and closed over $144 million in total sales volume. In addition to numerous production awards, he was named Rookie of the Year and listed among Tom Ferry’s “30 Under 30” – a true testament to Mario’s dedication, tenacity and enthusiasm.

 

Mario speaks English, Spanish and Italian and welcomes clients at all price points. Focused on building relationships and providing value, he personally guides buyers through the entire transaction, giving them key information to make smart, strategic decisions. A long-standing Santa Cruz resident, Mario knows area neighborhoods and amenities inside and out, making him the perfect agent for international buyers and those unfamiliar with the region. He also leverages his trusted network of accountants, consultants and mortgage lenders to get you into a home you’ll treasure for years to come.

 

Mario understands that maximizing your property’s exposure is crucial to attaining a quick sale at top dollar, so he creates a comprehensive, custom-tailored marketing plan that targets buyers through a variety of avenues. Quality images and video of the home appear across high-traffic websites, on popular social media platforms and in impactful eBlasts. Mario also makes sure that professional, printed postcards and flyers present the property in the best possible light, catching the eye of potential buyers and outshining the competition. As offers come in, Mario negotiates on his clients’ behalf to deliver a smooth and profitable closing.

 

Sincerely committed to his community, Mario is a parishioner of Twin Lakes Church and member of a local soccer league. He and his wife, Morgan, enjoy cooking, hiking and spending time with their two young boys, Luca and Nico. Having traveled the world, Mario knows there’s no place like home. If you’d like to get started on your own real estate journey, Mario Desantis has the energy, skills and resources to make your dreams come true. Ciao!