Worst Real Estate Agents in Santa Cruz, California

Agent Rankings

Rows are sorted by bad review count. The risk score is out of 10: 10 bad reviews equals 1 point, and 100 or more equals 10/10.

Current source Santa Cruz, California

Agent data on this page is pulled from publicly available review and profile records for this market.

Risk score Out of 10

Ten bad reviews equals one risk point. Scores are capped at 10/10 once an agent reaches 100 or more bad reviews.

Bad reviews Review-risk count

Bad-review counts represent negative client-experience signals used to rank the records on this city page.

Evidence snapshot Santa Cruz at a glance

Ranked agents 11

Bad-review signals 650+

Highest risk 10/10

Freshness May 2026

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11 agents in Santa Cruz

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#1 Worst Agent

Ryan Roberts

DFRNT Realty Group

10/10Risk score 100+Bad reviews

1

Ace Woods

Revest Homes, Inc.

10/10Risk score 100Bad reviews

2

Gizelle and John Sipin

The Sereno Group

9/10Risk score 90Bad reviews

3

Revest Homes

Revest Homes, Inc.

8/10Risk score 80Bad reviews

4

Stacey Mitchell

Bailey Properties

7/10Risk score 70Bad reviews

5

Michael Castle

Century 21 Masters

6/10Risk score 60Bad reviews

6

Charles Duppen

David Lyng Real Estate

5/10Risk score 50Bad reviews

7

Shemeika Fox

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

4/10Risk score 40Bad reviews

8

Joell Mower

David Lyng Real Estate

3/10Risk score 30Bad reviews

9

Julie Hansmann

David Lyng

2/10Risk score 20Bad reviews

10

Christine Schneider

Schneider Estates, Inc

1/10Risk score 10Bad reviews

Santa Cruz is one of California's most sought-after real estate markets, with a median home price of $700,000 and average days on market of just 27. The city's growing population of 361,007 residents speaks to its appeal — from thriving local businesses and dining to parks, schools, and commuter-friendly infrastructure.

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Review Signals

These categories make bad-review data easier to understand in Santa Cruz without relying on a single score alone.

Poor communication

Slow replies, unclear updates, missing context, or clients feeling ignored during the transaction.

Misleading advice

Reports that guidance, pricing expectations, or transaction details were presented in a way clients later disputed.

Pressure tactics

Clients describing rushed decisions, uncomfortable urgency, or pressure to move forward before they were ready.

Missed deadlines

Complaints involving late follow-up, missed paperwork, delayed responses, or deadline-sensitive mistakes.

Billing issues

Concerns about commission expectations, fees, payment communication, or transaction cost surprises.

Unprofessional conduct

Review themes involving respect, reliability, conduct, conflict handling, or client care.

Consumer guidance

What to do before choosing an agent in Santa Cruz

01Compare the risk score with the bad-review count instead of relying on the score alone.

02Look for repeated complaint themes, especially communication, pressure, and missed deadlines.

03Check whether the agent's brokerage, market, and recent profile data match the transaction you need help with.

04Use the investigation form if a record looks fake, misleading, private, or unrelated to a real client experience.

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FAQ

Common questions about Santa Cruz rankings, source records, and community votes.

How are agents selected for Santa Cruz?

Agents are included based on publicly available profile and review data for Santa Cruz. They're ranked by the number of negative reviews on record, with the highest-risk agents listed first.

What does the risk score mean?

The risk score is a simple measure of how many complaints an agent has. For every 10 bad reviews, one point is added to their score, up to a maximum of 10/10. A higher score means more negative client experiences are on record.

Are community votes public?

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Can an agent challenge a listing?

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