Seb Frey, REALTOR

Fantastic experience: Seb is more than a realtor, he is an advocate. He has taken the time to deeply understand the specific needs of our aging population and crafts his expertise and advice to really serve his clients well. He understands that real estate is so much more than a mere transaction, it's a part of a much bigger picture that he takes the time to understand and appreciate. The result is the best possible outcomes for the people he serves. He is also one of the most networked and connected people that I know. He has someone in his Rolodex (do they even make these anymore?) that has expertise in any area that you can possibly think of and he is so happy to connect people to the resources that will serve them. If you're looking to sell or buy a home, give Seb a call. If you're wondering if this is a good decision or not, give Seb a call. You'll be glad that you did.

Fantastic experience: WOW! We have nothing but awesome things to say about Seb. Since we are not from Milpitas, CA, we did a google search for realtors in that area. We’re so glad that Seb called back right away, even though he was at an open house at the time. He took care of our every need without hesitation. When we had our first in person meeting with Seb, we were amazed at how comfortable we felt with him. He also took all the time to answer all our questions in an understandable, relaxed manner. If you are looking for a no ka oi (the best) realtor in the bay area, that is a team player, Seb is the man! In closing: 5 stars is not a high enough rating for Seb. We give him a 10 stars rating!!!!!

Fantastic experience: Seb jumped in to help us sell our rural / unique property after a bad experience with another agent and helped us SO MUCH! We felt really lost, confused, and worried - and Seb turned the entire experience around. He is the right combo of analytical & creative, and has a very strategic, pragmatic, and honest way of working. I love his enthusiasm and optimism even in a tough market. He takes care of everything for you which relieved so much stress as a seller. If you're looking for someone you can trust to help you navigate this process, Seb is your guy, hands down.

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful time working with Seb during the home buying process. He’s an incredible agent and exactly who you want representing you. He’s knowledgeable, determined and made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. We appreciated how he always went the extra mile for us, filming video tours of homes when we weren’t immediately available to see them in person. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent. Thank you Seb!

Fantastic experience: Seb is a wonderful agent! Over the summer we found out that we had to sell my parents' house sooner than expected. Seb jumped in immediately and handled all aspects of the sale during a very busy time in our lives. The house sold in less than 3 weeks and we were very happy with the offer. When we're ready to sell our house, we'll be calling Seb.

Fantastic experience: Best realtor in California. He's honest, considerate and just a good guy. He knows the market & he knows houses...!!

Fantastic experience: It was a pleasure working with Seb to sell our condo in downtown San Jose. As first time home sellers, we didn’t know what to expect. Seb talked us through pivotal decisions related to getting the condo ready for market, pricing, waiting for offers, and the negotiations of offers. We appreciated his knowledge, tact, and humor. Further, it felt very much like a concierge service, where we did not have to deal with the minutia and were looped in for critical decisions. Looking forward to connecting again on our next real estate encounter.

Fantastic experience: Seb exceeded our expectations in both the selling of one property and the purchase of another. He was very focused on what was best for us. He is a modern realtor who is on top of the market, uses technology and local data to help make the best moves and decisions. I was pleasantly surprised about how responsive he was whether by texts, phone calls or emails. My biggest kudo however is how he kept us focused on our goals in our transactions. While it's easy to get distracted by all of the "shiny objects" that are a part of the business, he would steer us back to what we wanted to accomplish...and we did! We couldn't have had a better experience and are very glad to recommend Seb to anyone that wants excellence from a realtor.

Fantastic experience: Seb is an amazing real estate professional! He is truly passionate and knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the properties, agreements and rules and regulations... Recently, Seb saved me a big trouble with his valuable step-by-step guidance, whereas a real estate lawyer could have made the situation way more complicated and costly. I know many realtors, but Seb is the only one I would 100% trust and rely on.

Fantastic experience: Seb is an amazing realtor. During a really stressful time when we were trying to sell our old house out of state while buying a new house in Santa Cruz, he was there every step of the way, providing us with reminders which helped us ease our nerves and ensure we weren’t missing any crucial steps. Seb offers an honest perspective and will advise you whether or not to consider a property. Communication via text and email are great. He creates video walkthroughs, which were especially useful for us as much of our time was spent remotely searching for listings. It’s also worth mentioning that Seb knows a lot of contractors and is willing to share his expertise about the area. We searched around Aptos and Scotts Valley but ultimately decided on a beautiful, affordable condo near the beach in Santa Cruz, right next to our preferred school and convenient to shops and a decent work commute. Thanks Seb, you are highly appreciated and we look forward to working with you again should we decide to relocate.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Sebastian as a great Realtor. Very Knowledgable and experienced in all aspects of Real Estate, always patient and pleasant. You can’t go wrong!

Fantastic experience: Seb’s the best Realtor ever! Highly recommended. He really did a great job finding an off-market deal for me, and he’s a real hoot besides.

Fantastic experience: Patience and knowledge of the market is Seb’s strength. He is reliable, honest and got exactly what I wanted.

Fantastic experience: I had a real basket case of a property and from day one Seb Frey explained what needed to happen and that he would arrange and oversea the project. Which is exactly what happened. Seb is so computer savvy and has tools at his disposal I didn’t know existed. He was in contact with updates and suggestions so I never had to wonder what was happening. He is the best at what he does, I admire him and his professionalism. Diana Hanks

Fantastic experience: When we first talked to Seb, it was clear that he had a lot of experience. Given that we were first-time homebuyers and looking for a particular type of property, we felt it was important to go with someone who knew their way around the Santa Cruz real estate market. We also appreciated that he was easy to work with, direct, and willing to answer all of our questions (which we had a lot of!). Now that we've been through it once, we especially appreciate his patience and insight navigating through some of the trickier moments. His support and guidance have been huge in us finding the perfect spot for us!

Fantastic experience: This was my first experience selling a home and Seb explained all the information and the process of selling our home very clearly. When I contacted Seb he was prompt in returning my phone call and I really appreciated that. When we actually met Seb he had a wealth of knowledge, spoke to us about strategies for selling our house at a Máximum price. He kept in constant communication via email, text and phone thru the selling process. We ended selling over asking price and was a smooth closing process. We highly recommend Seb as your realtor to sell or to buy!!

Fantastic experience: Seb not only help me to buy my house he helped me to buy my dram home ! Thank you Seb

Fantastic experience: Seb has been helping my family negotiate the housing market in Santa Cruz for over 10 years. During this time he has proven himself to be dedicated to his clients, honest, and hardworking. Seb is incredibly knowledgeable about our local market and both state and national real estate trends. He has even helped us find contractors for our home repair needs and checks in to ensure the job was completed and done properly. I highly recommend using Seb Frey for all your real estate needs!

Fantastic experience: Seb did a fantastic job in helping me to find a new home.I highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Working with Seb was by far the most pleasant real estate experience in I have ever been involved in. Throughout the process Seb was extremely responsive, offered good advice and tried his best to make everything stress-free. Seb is a fantastic Realtor and was a pleasure to work with! Thank you again Seb.

Fantastic experience: Sold our home into a buyer's market when 2 previous realtors had failed to get an offer. Consummate professional. Will use again.

Fantastic experience: Seb worked with us months before we listed our home. He gave us advice, support and had a calm positive can do attitude. We had 100% of his attention though out the sale of our home even after Escrow closed. My daughter also sold her home with him as well as another referral. (Another agent had failed to sale her home but when Seb took over the listing he sold it in short order.) We would not hesitate to recommend Seb! PS: we could have used many more adjectives such as professional, excellence, creative, intelligent, honest, punctual, attentive etc etc etc Our final comment is our home sold in 4 days and over asking. Thank you for reading our review.

Fantastic experience: Seb is a fantastic realtor that has helped us find our first home. He knows the market very well, as well as the bidding process. He is very balanced, and didn't pressure us in any way. We made a great team together!

Fantastic experience: Seb is a great realtor, he is the right person you need to get your dream house.

Fantastic experience: Having Seb Frey Realtor helping us purchase our first home was the best thing that happened to us. Seb was professional and extremely patient. We saw a total of 31 houses until we found the right one. We also lost 6 bids in the bidding war zone. Seb was very supportive. We were so sad, that we were thinking to rent again and not purchase a house. Seb was supportive and gave us advise how to place a bid for a house and explained us that the market was very competitive right now. Seb continued to assist us with a lot of patience until we found our first home. I’m happy I listened to Seb and did not rent again. Now I’m a happy first time buyer that gained $150.000 equity in our house. Thank you Seb! Seb is a very knowledgeable realtor with a lot of experience. I definitely recommend Seb Frey Realtor! Great job!

Fantastic experience: Skilled, friendly and caring . Professional communication and helpful. Thank you for your on time responses.

Fantastic experience: Seb was professional, prompt, and knew his trade! A pleasure to work with.

Fantastic experience: Seb is a knowledgeable realtor that provides solid advice. In the five years since I met him, he's always been responsive and also a nice person that makes touring Santa Cruz properties fun to do.

Fantastic experience: Seb is a hard working, highly experienced and effective realtor. In addition, he’s a very kind, generous and honest person who will do right by you. We’re very happy we chose him when searching for our dream home.

Fantastic experience: As a seller, I can highly recommend Seb. Being out of state I needed someone honest and hardworking and Seb came through like a champ. Thanks Seb!!

Fantastic experience: Our family moved from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Cruz County. Seb began working with us while we were still in Chicago. He provided a wonderful introduction to the city to which we were going to relocate. It was a very informative introduction for us. When it came time for us to find a home, Seb was attentive, responsive, and always professional. He worked with us to determine our needs and worked tirelessly to help us find a home that was right for us. He was always present to help with questions that we had. It was, simply put, a five-star experience. We would not hesitate to recommend Seb to anyone who is interested in any and all matters related to real-estate, and in fact we have. Thank you, Seb!

Fantastic experience: I’ve had the pleasure of working with Seb on multiple home purchases and sales, as an investor. Seb has always shown me professionalism, integrity, he gives me the bad news when I need it, and he’s always enjoyable to be around. I’ll be disappointed if I don’t get the opportunity to work with him again soon!

Fantastic experience: I have worked with quite a few realtors in my career and personal business. Seb really stood out to me with his professionalism, thoroughness, and great advise through difficult escrows. I wouldn't chose to work with any other realtor and will be referring him to my clients. He is the best!

Fantastic experience: Seb really knows the real estate biz! Whether you are buying or selling, he can help get you a great deal. He helped us sell my sister's house, and has been a valuable resource in all sorts of housing related issues about my current one. I can definitely recommend him without reservation.

Fantastic experience: Sebastian is an excellent realtor! He stayed with me and held my hand every step of the way. He went way above and beyond what was expected of his job. I highly recommend him!

Fantastic experience: I wouldn't think of using another realtor after following trusted friends' referral to Seb Frey. He had our backs from the minute we started looking, pulled out all the stops to maximize the benefit/cost ratio of the purchase, and has made himself available ever since with no expiration date for all kinds of extras to prevent even a hint of buyer's remorse.

Fantastic experience: I recommend Seb without any reservations. I have been working with Seb to try and find a home in the Bay Area for what seems to be years now and he is always honest about the homes we are looking at and points out all of the positives and negatives, providing an honest assessment of what a home is actually worth. His honesty and integrity is one of his best qualities. He is also extremely responsive to requests about homes. I highly recommend working with Seb as your real estate agent.

Fantastic experience: Seb was amazing. He was always ready to help and answer any questions that we had. He has a lot of experience in the field which in turn helped us a lot and made our home buying experience so positive.

Fantastic experience: Although Seb was the listing agent he made buying our home in the Santa Cruz mountains possible. He laid out a very clear path to get through a short sale being funded from a VA loan with more than one obstacle to overcome. He has been a real blessing.

Fantastic experience: Seb has done a great job finding my dream beach property in 2013, which I thoroughly enjoy. Now, I'm starting to work with him again on my next dream.

Fantastic experience: Seb helped us sell a previous home and buy our current dream home. He always has our best interest at heart and I appreciate that he is not a "pushy salesman" and in fact is great about giving us the hard facts so we can make our own well informed decisions. Seb is a true real estate partner and I plan to use his services in the future. Great job Seb!!!

Fantastic experience: Seb worked for me as a listing agent on various properties. I can tell you that he will go above and beyond for his clients. He always has such a positive and helpful attitude and provided all of the information that I needed. He is extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Seb to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He is an outstanding Realtor! You will not be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: Seb tirelessly helped us find a home in Felton, CA. He went above and beyond in making videos as we searched from afar, driving us all over once we were in the area, and helping us stay on top of details. All with a sense of humor, even with our young son (who we often had in tow). Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I knew I hit the jackpot when I spoke with Seb on the phone about selling my condo. I had already experienced two failed attempts with other real estate brokers, and my situation was more than out of the ordinarily complex and difficult. Even after hearing my long story, Seb was ready immediately to do whatever it took to get my place sold quickly and for a good price. And he did!! He had to go through heck and high waters with me to make it happen, and did so, always with a smile. Seb went way beyond what was expected, and what anyone else would ever do. He was always quick, clear and thorough in communications regarding the selling process, and was patient and compassionate about my whole chaotic situation. If he could make my seemingly impossible situation possible, he can do anything. Much Gratitude to you, Seb!!