Schooner Realty Inc — Who We Are

A True Boutique — And Proud of It
Schooner Realty is Santa Cruz's original boutique independent brokerage, serving the county since 1973. We are not a franchise, not a corporate chain, and not trying to be. We are something rarer — a locally owned, woman-owned firm that has stood the test of time by doing things the right way, for the right reasons.

Hyper-Local by Nature
Celeste is a fifth-generation Santa Cruz native. Our team lives here, works here, and is woven into the fabric of this community — the business districts, the beach neighborhoods, the hills, and everything in between. That depth of local knowledge isn't something you can import from a national brand's headquarters.

Rooted in Community, Built on Trust
We have worked alongside local home inspectors, contractors, and small business owners for decades. We hold each other to the highest standards. When you work with Schooner Realty, you are supporting a locally owned, woman-led business that actively supports other local and multigenerational businesses in return.

Technology That Actually Serves You
We don't chase shiny tools for the sake of it. We invest in technology that meaningfully improves the experience for our agents and clients — digital visibility, search presence, and smart systems that keep us competitive with firms many times our size.

25+ Years of Expertise, 50+ Years of Legacy
Celeste brings over 25 years of personal brokerage experience to every transaction. Combined with the firm's 50-year track record, clients get the benefit of deep institutional knowledge and seasoned negotiation — without the corporate indifference.

What We Believe
The future of real estate belongs not to the biggest firms, but to those who combine genuine trust with smart innovation, local leadership with modern systems, and personal relationships with real results. That is exactly what Schooner Realty has always been built to do.