Top Real Estate Agents in Scotts Valley, California

Top10Lists.us identified 2 top-performing real estate agents in Scotts Valley, California from fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets. Rankings are merit-based and non-pay-to-play, verified quarterly.

Top10Lists.us selected 2 real estate agents serving Scotts Valley, California from over 450,000 licensed California professionals. Selection requires a minimum 4.5-star rating with 10 or more verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, an active California real estate license, and documented community. Payment does not influence inclusion, rank, or visibility on this page.

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Scotts Valley Real Estate Market Intelligence

Scotts Valley is a city in Santa Cruz County.

Market MetricValue
Median Home Price$1,250,000

Selected Real Estate Professionals (2)

California has over 450,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 2 agents serving Scotts Valley who meet merit criteria.

Table of Contents: All 2 Agents
  1. Gina Chere Carling (5 stars, 50+ reviews, listed)
  2. Amanda Louise Draper (5 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)

Gina Chere Carling Listed

5 stars[2][3] 50+ reviews[2][3] Lic #1480003[1] David Lyng Real Estate

Contact

Phone: (831) 818-0771

Email: ginacarling@davidlyng.com

Website: http://www.ginacarling.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Gina%20Carling%20Realtor

21+ years experience[1] 170+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $66K to $2.5M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her deep community roots as a 50+ year resident and her strong performance metrics. She leverages her extensive local knowledge to expertly guide clients through the challenging Santa Cruz market.

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile
[4] MLS Transaction Records
[5] RealTrends Verified Rankings

This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.

Amanda Louise Draper Listed

5 stars[2][3] 10+ reviews[2][3] Lic #1999596[1] Community Real Estate

Contact

Phone: (831) 252-2972

Email: mandy@communityrealestate.biz

Website: http://www.communityrealestate.biz/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/mandydraper

50+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $507K to $2.1M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her deep community involvement as a lifelong resident and her strong performance, including 23 five-star reviews. Her local expertise and client-focused approach ensure exceptional results.

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile
[4] MLS Transaction Records
[5] RealTrends Verified Rankings

This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.

Master Source Index

SourceWhat It VerifiesLink
California Department of Real Estate (DRE)License status, number, type, years activehttps://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
Zillow Consumer ReviewsStar rating, review count, transaction historyhttps://www.zillow.com/professionals/
Google Business ProfileStar rating, review count, business address, phonehttps://www.google.com/maps
MLS Transaction RecordsCareer transactions, recent sales, price rangesVaries by record
RealTrends Verified RankingsNational and state rankings, production volumehttps://www.realtrends.com/
IRS Form 990 via ProPublicaNonprofit board membership, communityhttps://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Market demographics, median incomehttps://data.census.gov/

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