I am a Realtor® who values and prioritizes each client to ensure their real estate goals are met and expectations exceeded in the process.
A bit of my background: Born and raised in the East Bay, I spent most of my free time in Santa Cruz lured by the outdoor lifestyle, beauty of the coastline, serenity of the mountains and wonderful community. I moved to Santa Cruz in 1981 and earned a degree in Economics and Business from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Why am I a great advocate for you? I have accumulated diverse experience in sales, management, production and manufacturing, account management, client services and operations, as well as marketing. Additionally, I am proud to have co-owned a local business here in Santa Cruz for over 20 years. As a top sales producer I am a skilled negotiator, a strategic thinker, adept in closing contracts, and am passionate and devoted to my clients. I am deeply committed to the process of connecting and unveiling client needs efficiently through attuned listening and thoughtful questions. I am a tenacious, dedicated, proactive professional who promises to leave no stone unturned, a resourceful problem solver who will meet any challenge with drive and determination. Whether you are selling, buying, or looking for an investment property, I utilize a technology-based, turnkey solution to provide you a seamless navigation for all your real estate goals.
What drew me to real estate? As a child, I was always accompanying my Mom and Dad on home tours in our community, which featured award-winning architects. I loved viewing these homes with gorgeous craftsmanship from the early 1900 Mansions to Victorian Homes, French Chateau's, Mediterranean homes, and Frank Lloyd Wright Designs. I have always believed a home is a place of sanctuary and where friends and family gather to create memories. I ventured into Real Estate because I enjoy building relationships and am passionate about matching people to their dream home. I wanted to be an integral force that helped turn people's dream of homeownership into a reality while doing everything in my power to ease the stress that often arises in the process.
I am also a certified Yoga (E-YRT 200, soon to be certified 500 YRT) and Pilates Instructor and enjoy providing my community with an opportunity to manifest a healthier approach to living by being rooted in positive thought, accountability, and action. I enjoy running on the beach, hiking, sailing, snowboarding, cooking, wine tasting, traveling, being a mom to my twins, spending time with friends and family, lending ideas to interior design, and design/build concepts and hanging out with my Yorkshire Terrier.
Teresa Lee
Realtor® DRE 02063723
