"I had known Bailey for some time and had been following her success in real estate on Instagram. When the time came for me to sell, I had no doubt she was the woman to get the job done. From day 1 she had lots of research and information to share wit…
"Bailey was instrumental in finding us our dream home. She was responsive, educated on local laws and tailored our experience to our needs. Wing new to the area she also provided us with a ton of local tips and tricks to get our new life off the grou…
"Bailey is the best! Our family is very appreciative of her knowledge and thorough understanding of homes and the environment. She has made us feel very comfortable in the home buying process and has contacts for everything! I know that she will take …
"There are many Real Estate Agents but there is only one Bailey! There are so many awesome things about her. She held my hand through my sale transaction and updated me constantly through the process. She has a bright, outgoing personality that made h…
"Bailey Cotrona is awesome. We listed our house, which was in a 55 plus park which can have a very narrow intrest. And yet she had it sold in 21 days. Her attention to detail is great, putting together a crew that did everything from repairs, staging,…
"The process of selling a house can be so daunting! Bailey made the process so easy! She was with me every step of the way! General communication, appointments, inspections, document signing was all made convenient and mindless. We ended up selling t…
"Bailey, our realtor wing woman, was and is truly incredible! From start to finish, she was not only helpful and knowledgeable but also friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in finding the perfect home for us.
We had been searching for a house …
"Bailey is passionate about making a house a home, with her attention to detail and making every step of a sale clear"
"From start to finish Bailey gave us professional service with experienced advice during the sale of our home always with a friendly smile helping us with unchartered territory calming our nerves. Providing us with a team that handled all necessary pr…
"If I could give Bailey more than 5 stars I would. I would joke with my husband during the process of selling our home that Bailey deserves a 20 star review. Bailey knows the ins and outs of selling/buying a home and leads the process in a calm mann…
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That’s actually really important if you’re moving here 👀 this area operates differently than a typical city.
Before you fall in love with the redwoods, let’s talk about what that actually means; septic systems, well water, defensible space requirements, private road maintenance and a whole new relationship with your p…
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The Santa Cruz Mountains is actually prime for bird watching too 😌👌🏻
From watching migratory paths of flocks flying the #pacificflyway , to families of local California Quail raising their chicks and building nests in my front yard. I can tell you from one bird lover to another, it’s paradise here.
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BuT ZiLLoW sAyS… It’s almost always WRONG GUYS!!!
Ma’am. Zillow has never walked your property. It doesn’t know your driveway is a quarter mile of unpaved switchbacks. It doesn’t know half your square footage is unpermitted. It has no idea of micro-market nuances and that your “view” is actually your neighbor’s septi…
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When the news feels heavy, I go here. And here. And here.
These are OUR spaces - Henry Cowell, Fall Creek, Seascape, West Cliff - paid for by all of us, open to all of us.
It’s wild how we all agree that nature should be accessible to everyone, but somehow forget that principle when it comes to our neighbors.
Ancien…
home.with.bailey
That’s actually really important if you’re moving here 👀 this area operates differently than a typical city.
Before you fall in love with the redwoods, let’s talk about what that actually means; septic systems, well water, defensible space requirements, private road maintenance and a whole new relationship with your property.
No city services = less infrastructure
CalFire requirements you MUST uphold
Property maintenance could feel like a part-time job
Some purposely seek this out. Once you understand it, you’ll see exactly why so many intentional buyers are choosing this lifestyle on purpose.
Save this if you’re considering a move to the mountains of Santa Cruz County. Or if you want to understand more about County vs City living? Let’s talk!
𓅯 bailey copley
realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232
Helping people find their Santa Cruz County home since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain sanctuaries - I’ve got your back
𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES
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Unfortunately, it's not a family-friendly place. Higher than average amount of drug problems, not a wholesome environment, and many frankly anti-family/anti-children people. People should know before they commit.
@timhux I think you did too 🤪
@chestnut_cowboy ❤️❤️
home.with.bailey
The Santa Cruz Mountains is actually prime for bird watching too 😌👌🏻
From watching migratory paths of flocks flying the #pacificflyway , to families of local California Quail raising their chicks and building nests in my front yard. I can tell you from one bird lover to another, it’s paradise here.
home.with.bailey
BuT ZiLLoW sAyS… It’s almost always WRONG GUYS!!!
Ma’am. Zillow has never walked your property. It doesn’t know your driveway is a quarter mile of unpaved switchbacks. It doesn’t know half your square footage is unpermitted. It has no idea of micro-market nuances and that your “view” is actually your neighbor’s septic mound.
The zestimate, the mortgage calculator, the “offer this and it will work” algorithm. It’s nothing more than big bold colors for MARKETING to get you addicted to scrolling on zilllow- just like social media.
The Zestimate is an algorithm that looked at some tax records and took its best guess. And for mountain homes, weird lots, and anything remotely unique? That guess is unhinged.
I’ve seen it off by $200K+. On properties I actually sold. With my actual feet on the actual ground.
So when you pull up Zillow on your phone during our listing appointment… just know I am this meme on the inside. 🐔
Love you though. That’s why I’m here — to get you the REAL numbers based on actual human eyes on the ground data from doing this day in and day out 🫶🏼
@guillermo_the_realtor_ had to be said
@home.with.bailey say it again please!
home.with.bailey
When the news feels heavy, I go here. And here. And here.
These are OUR spaces - Henry Cowell, Fall Creek, Seascape, West Cliff - paid for by all of us, open to all of us.
It’s wild how we all agree that nature should be accessible to everyone, but somehow forget that principle when it comes to our neighbors.
Ancient redwoods don’t ask where you’re from. The ocean doesn’t check your status. Reminds us that literally egeryone is headed to the same place at the end of the day. That’s the Santa Cruz I know.