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Looking for your dream house? Schooner Realty can steer you right.


What sets Schooner Realty apart from competitors is an innate, passionate knowledge of Santa Cruz as not only a place to live, but a place to call home. As a fifth-generation local, firm owner Celeste Faraola Perie has dedicated her life to bringing this enthusiasm and care to every interaction, in a relentless pursuit of taking the pain out of what can be the overwhelming process of buying or selling a house, especially in a competitive market like Santa Cruz.


Faraola Perie’s interest in homes goes all the way back to high school, when as a teenager she initially got her real estate license. However, it wasn’t until a stint doing event planning for the City of Santa Cruz and meeting celebrated Santa Cruz Philanthropist Harriet Deck that she realized love for her hometown could be combined with her earlier ambition into one career. Deck had started Schooner in 1973, and quickly became Faraola Perie’s mentor, showing her the ropes in real estate as well as helping her become more actively involved in the vibrant Santa Cruz community.


“Harriet was instrumental in helping rebuild the city after the Loma Prieta earthquake,” says Faraola Perie. “She was so plugged in; we have taken her dedication to make this a better place and expanded on it. Being involved with our neighborhood and county is a huge part of what we value at Schooner Realty.”


That sense of community is at the core of Schooner’s work, where people are the heart of the independently owned and operated business, including clients as well as Schooner Realty’s small but mighty team of real estate professionals.


“I love hard work and I love people,” says Faraola Perie. “That personal connection is what really gets me.”


Since its founding and now helmed by Celeste, Schooner has built a reputation for matching homes to its clients’ visions, whether it is a cottage in the redwoods, an oceanside oasis or a Victorian that is just a short walk from Pacific Avenue.


“We love Santa Cruz, and we want to help our clients understand what makes this county so special,” said Faraola Perie. “We want to show you why you should drop your anchor here.”


But it is not all about buying and selling; Schooner Realty is also a full-service property management company that can help you manage your rental properties with ease - so you can feel confident that your investment is in good hands. This is not a corporate behemoth; with Schooner Realty, bespoke service with a personal touch are the priority.


“We can do everything a large corporate company can do, only smarter and better,” says Faraola Perie. “We specialize in uncommonly high service and extreme local knowledge to help our clients navigate beyond their wildest real estate goals.”

Celeste Faraola Perie

Celeste Faraola Perie

BROKER / OWNER

DRE: 01077450

Cell: (831) 239-4646

Work: (831) 425-1515

celeste@faraola.com

http://faraola.com/

Hi from Celeste, Broker and Owner, of Schooner Realty Inc! We are an Independent Woman Owned full service Real Estate & Property Management Brokerage that proudly has served Santa Cruz County since 1973. We specialize in uncommonly high-service and extreme local knowledge to navigate and negotiate clients beyond their wildest Real Estate goals. Anchored in Santa Cruz, Celeste is a fifth generation Santa Cruz native whose roots run deep in the business, downtown and beach communities that make up this amazing place to call home. Schooner Realty has stood the test of time and loves challenges. We can do everything a large corporate company can do only smarter and better. With over 25 years of experience and a true commitment to my craft I look forward to helping you!

Anne Lipman

Anne Lipman

REALTOR®

DRE: 01963582

(831) 295-1481

annelipman@comcast.net

http://anne-lipman.elevatesite.com

I have always had a strong interest in Real Estate and am excited to be able to work with such an established and supportive team here at Schooner Realty. Having moved several times, I know how daunting a home search can be. Whether you are moving across town or across the globe, it can be hard to navigate the real estate market. Throw kids and a tight deadline into the mix, and the task of finding a home can seem that much more overwhelming. Because I have faced these challenges myself, I am confident that I can help you and your family find the best fit for your lifestyle and needs. As a former educator, I feel that it is important to empower my clients in the home buying process and help them find a neighborhood and supportive community that they can grow and thrive in for years to come.

Heather Smith James

Heather Smith James

REALTOR®

DRE: 02143750

(760) 213-3073

realtorheather831@gmail.com

https://realtorheather831.com

Hey there, I'm Heather! I've called Santa Cruz home for the past 20+ years, and absolutely love this town. I mean, we have it all- mountains, redwoods, beaches and world renowned surf spots nestled in the Monterey Bay, amazing organic produce, great food, great bars, great people. I'm not sure what more one could ask for. Santa Cruz offers so many diverse areas, my goal is to help my clients find their perfect place here. Be it a first home, second home, a mountain retreat, a beach house, a home with acreage, I'm confident we can find the right fit. On the flip side, if Santa Cruz is no longer your place, or you need to upsize/downsize, let's find the right buyers for your home so you can move on to your next phase. Whatever it is, I look forward to helping my community with buying or selling their homes so we can all get the most out of this town we get to call home.

Anne Harrison

Anne Harrison

PROPERTY MANAGER

anne@schoonerrealty.com

Aloha! I am excited to join Schooner Realty! I was born and raised in Santa Cruz and I am proud to call Santa Cruz my home. After graduating from UCSD, I moved to Hawaii where I met my husband and ended up living for 24 years. Our 3 amazing boys were lucky to grow up on Kauai and we still own our home in the town of Kilauea. While on Kauai I started and owned a concierge business to service private homes in Hanalei Bay while also providing property management for an exclusive home in Princeville. Now back in Santa Cruz I am very excited to be once again working with my long time friend Celeste, supporting her in the property management of her rentals. I will also provide real estate assistance while studying for my real estate license. When I’m not in the office you will find me down at the beach playing volleyball or mountain biking around Santa Cruz.

Joyce Lacish

Kevin Beattie

PROPERTY MANAGER

Growing up, I was lucky enough to travel the world as a student ambassador in a program that President Eisenhower created to help bring people closer together on this planet. And with the perspective of having seen communities all over the globe, I truly believe that there’s no better place on Earth to call home, than Santa Cruz, California. I’ve always had an innate inquisitiveness for the story of our species and our planet. And that continuing curiosity helps drive my love for helping other people get the best out of their own stories. This combined with my confident contention that storytelling is one of the greatest gifts we humans have to offer, led to my decision to major in Film & Digital Media at UCSC. After graduating with honors, inspired by all the amazing teachers I was lucky enough to have throughout my life, I then spent a year subbing for all age levels. But ultimately the most rewarding way I’ve found to pay it forward to the community I love is volunteering my time as a youth football coach. So whether you’re new to the area and need an ambassador to help show you all that Santa Cruz County has to offer, have been here a while and need someone to help teach you about all things real estate, or are a born and raised local who needs someone to help coach you through making the most out of life here, the Schooner crew has your back.

Carri Regan

Carri Regan

CBSTRUCTION OWNER

Journeyman Carpenter, for 32 years I found that I enjoyed building things, and fixing things. I got my education from the carpenters apprenticeship located in Morgan Hill, CA. and I turned out Journeymen in October 1999. I continued to learn and hone my skills in carpentry and building maintenance, working for the Carpenters Union, State Parks, and Local Housing Developers, I am currently a sole proprietor of a Handy Woman Business of 4 years . I continue to learn new skills, and updated technology, to serve local businesses and people in need of building and home repair, in Santa Cruz city and county. On my off time I enjoy the company of friends and family and our beloved animals. “I believe if you love what you do you never work a day in your life.” 

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