With a combined 40 years of experience and more than 700 personally closed transactions their network & knowledge base provide their client a distinct advantage in the dynamic coastal marketplace. Mike & Tara O'Boy ..."Making Santa Cruz Home"
Committed to the highest level of representation and being true fiduciaries to their clients, Mike and Tara O’Boy are true gems in Santa Cruz real estate.
For almost 30 years, this dynamic duo has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals by leveraging in-depth market knowledge, professional connections and an unbeatable work ethic. With a combined 35 years of real estate experience and more than 700 transactions closed, it’s no surprise that Mike and Tara have garnered dozens of honors for exceptional performance. They also belong to the Coldwell Banker® President’s Premier, reserved for the top 1% of agents globally, have been honored as members of the Top 100 Club in the Silicon Valley/Carmel-San Francisco region several times and were voted Best Agents in the Santa Cruz Sentinel from 2018-2022. Further, Mike and Tara are active members of the Santa Cruz Board of REALTORS® as well as the California and National Associations of REALTORS® & active members of The Aptos Chamber of Commerce. True experts in the field, Mike and Tara possess rare insights about their community: Not only have they built deep roots in Santa Cruz County, but each hail from families with experience in real estate development and sales throughout Silicon Valley, Monterey and Santa Cruz. Having fully immersed themselves in the beach lifestyle for over 50 years, Mike and Tara truly understand both the joys and potential challenges of coastal properties and can address often overlooked pitfalls to ensure transactions remain seamless. With their longstanding presence in the region, Mike and Tara have amassed a network of trusted professionals for any ancillary need, whether it’s contracts, taxes, land use, CA Coastal Commission consulting, structural and geotechnical engineering, inspection services or construction queries. And once a home is listed, they offer professional staging, home improvement consultations and a comprehensive marketing plan. This far-reaching network of knowledge, support and service gives their clients a leading edge in today’s dynamic market. Above all else, Mike and Tara believe in a calm, thoughtful approach to real estate and go the extra mile to make the experience effortless and enjoyable for their clients. With tried-and-true dedication, they pride themselves in being straightforward and clear with their buyers and sellers, providing valuable information that leads to the best decision possible. It’s an approach that has worked time and again – and one that Mike and Tara are proud to stand by. When they’re not busy helping clients, this husband-and-wife team, married for 28 years and counting, delights in all that their beloved coast has to offer, including surfing, beach volleyball, mountain biking and fishing. They’re self-professed foodies who know the local cuisine well and love to cook, camp and walk the beach daily. Mike and Tara O’Boy have been living and breathing Santa Cruz real estate for decades, and their results speak for themselves. They have a lifetime of coastal knowledge to share – contact them today to get started!
