Buy with Desantis Realty Group

Skilled negotiators, a changing market.

A transaction coordinator, a full staff and a founder who negotiates every offer himself, so you get the best possible price.

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Why buyers choose us

The best possible price, and every step handled.

Skilled negotiators in a changing market

Mario negotiates every offer himself, with a strategy written for that specific home and seller, so our clients get the best possible price.

A transaction coordinator on every purchase

Lauren Mundell tracks every contingency, disclosure and deadline from acceptance to keys.

A full staff, not one inbox

Agents, operations and marketing work as one team, with every step visible in your client portal.

6,700

Views per listing video, on average

1.91 million views across our listing videos. Sellers see exactly how many people see their home.

3.39M

Views across our content

1,422 posts across our social channels, produced by our own marketing team.

What to expect

Buying with us, step by step.

Buying across Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey Counties means three very different markets a few miles apart. We help you decide where a purchase is realistic, get you pre-approved with a lender we trust, and compete for the right home without overpaying for it.

  • A buyer consultation that maps your budget to real neighborhoods
  • Introductions to lenders and inspectors we have closed with before
  • Showings scheduled around your week, including evenings and weekends
  • Offer strategy written for each specific property and seller
  • A transaction coordinator tracking every contingency date

Buying questions

Answered directly.

Does Mario Desantis work with first-time buyers?

Yes. First-time buyers get a plain-language plan, a lender introduction and a real pre-approval before touring, and honest guidance on where a first purchase is realistic in each county.

Can Desantis Realty Group help me relocate to the Central Coast or Silicon Valley?

Yes. For relocating buyers the team tours on your behalf, sends film of every home, arranges remote signing and handles local details in English, Spanish or Italian.

Does Mario Desantis represent buyers of new construction?

Yes. On a new build the builder's sales office works for the builder; Mario represents you, reviewing the contract, negotiating upgrades and credits, and walking every inspection.

Which MLS does Desantis Realty Group use?

The team is a member of MLSListings, the multiple listing service covering Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey Counties.

Is Mario Desantis a solo agent or a team?

Mario leads a team, Desantis Realty Group, so no part of your sale depends on one person's inbox: a founder who negotiates every offer himself, agents, a transaction coordinator who keeps every date, and operations and marketing behind them.