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Meet Amber Melenudo

As a Santa Cruz County resident for over 20 years, and SF Bay Area native, Amber can understand and meet the needs of a diverse group of clientele.

Her former years as an elementary school teacher served as a great foundation for real estate, cultivating the skills and characteristics that now serve her well... boundless energy and enthusiasm, great communication and an excellent ability to negotiate for her clients.

The cornerstone to Amber’s business is her commitment to integrity and operating under the “Golden Rule,” which has brought her tremendous success and professionally recognized reputation. Amber has become one of the most sought after and successful Realtors in the area and is in the Top 1% of Producing Agents in the county.

The prestigious Institute for Luxury Home Marketing has recognized Amber for her performance within the Luxury Market. By earning the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation, Amber has proven to not only have specific, upper-tier market knowledge, but also an understanding of the unique needs of affluent buyers and sellers.

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quote I had the pleasure of working with Amber when helping my mom sell her home of 40 years. From our very first meeting, I felt very confident that she would be able to sell the property. She was knowledgeable of the market, and had a realistic approach in determining the listing price. Amber didn't waste

- Patti W.

quote Amber exemplifies all the qualities a top realtor should have...integrity, knowledge, excellent communication skills and sales ability. On top of that, she is a caring and friendly person, who listens carefully and goes out of her way to help her clients get what they need and want. After interviewing several agents to help me sell

- P. Nesbitt

quote Amber was awesome during the selling portion. Our property sold in 10 hours for more than we were asking. She is a true advocate for her clients, making sure they are protected and feel comfortable during the entire process. We are now buyers looking for the right place and she is honest and truly listens

- Denise D.

quote Amber is an exceptional real estate agent! When prepping for the sale of my home in Pleasure Point, Amber was there to help in every way she could (and every step of the way)! She is very knowledgeable, dependable and professional. Amber's communication is fantastic, she always responds promptly to your inquiries, and in a

- Deborah M.

quote Amber was fantastic to work with - I would highly recommend her. She was incredibly responsive and an expert in many areas. She made the whole home shopping and home buying experience a dream - it was almost too easy! I really appreciated her honesty and I had complete trust in her through the process.

- Jill V.

quote My wife and I met Amber at an open house in Aptos, she was very friendly and knowledgeable about the type of properties we were looking for. She sent us leads for months afterward finding the type of homes we were looking for. We did finally find our dream home and Amber handled the negotiations

- Bill N.

quote Amber will exceed all expectations you could possibly have in a realtor. From properly understanding your needs, to actively providing relevant listings, to helping guide you through the entire purchase process, Amber anticipates the next steps, comes prepared, and delivers results. I would definitely recommend Amber's service to anyone who was looking to buy or

- Karl V.
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