I’m Colette Schaefer, a dedicated luxury real estate specialist who believes that a home is more than a place—it’s a reflection of your aspirations and lifestyle. With a deep passion for curating remarkable experiences, I bring integrity, creativity, and precision to every transaction. Let me help you discover the extraordinary.

Turning needs into results

Unparalleled passion.
Unmatched results.

Buy Easier

When finding your perfect home, you need someone that knows the neighborhoods, the market, and the entire process inside and out. With my expertise, I'll guide you through every step — whether it's time to reflect, take a moment to sleep on it, or make a confident move. Your future home is a big decision, and together, we’ll make sure you don’t just live in it — you’ll love it!

Sell Faster

Let my team guide you in preparing your home for the market. With my strong network of stagers, home inspectors, photographers, videographers, and other trusted professionals, I'll ensure you and your home are ready to make a great impression. I'm committed to exceptional service, making the process smooth and stress-free.

Local Expert

With my roots firmly planted in Santa Cruz, having been born and raised here, I have enjoyed a successful career spanning over a decade, negotiating and closing deals with ease. As a realtor, I have earned the prestigious Presidents Club Elite award for the past five years, placing me in the top 10% of my company. I prioritize helping my clients achieve their property goals and would be honored to represent you in selling your home or making a purchase. My experience allows me to offer exclusive information about upcoming listings, providing you with a distinct advantage in the market.

Testimonials

"Colette did a wonderful job navigating through some very difficult and unreasonable situations. She remained calm, positive and professional and was always there for us. I would highly recommend her." -Client Testimonial

"We recently purchased a home and Colette Schaefer was our real estate agent at David Lyng. We can't give Colette enough praises- she was knowledgeable, and great at communicating the timeline to guide us through a painless purchase process. Colette communicated with us and the seller to quickly and thoroughly answer all our questions. She reminded us of helpful details we would have never thought of on our own. We highly recommend Colette Schaefer and David Lyng Real Estate!" -Client Testimonial

"You are fortunate indeed, reader, to have come by the name of Colette Schaefer. An ideal realtor is smart, thorough, friendly, knowledgeable, and gracious, and Colette merits all-star status on all of those fronts. She offers ideas and an intelligent sounding board regarding all kinds of issues that can arise in the course of a real estate deal, such as if and when and how to compromise, and she knows the geographical territory to simplify your search. She carries on with whatever needs doing in a bright, positive, yet realistic spirit. Spare yourself investing any more time in the search--Colette is a winner whom no one will surpass. " -Client Testimonial