Mario Desantis is the founder and team lead of Desantis Realty Group, a Santa Cruz County-based boutique real estate team specializing in Aptos, Capitola, Soquel, Santa Cruz, and Scotts Valley, and regularly serving Santa Clara and Monterey counties. Since founding the team, Mario has helped 175+ families and closed $175M+ in sales, and is a two-time Tom Ferry Under 30 and Coldwell Banker International President's Premier Award recipient. Born in Puglia, Italy, and fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, he pairs sharp market strategy with calm, honest guidance from the first conversation to the closing table.
For sellers, Mario leads a modern marketing approach built to position every home at full value — professional photography, cinematic property videography, digital and social campaigns, and targeted print — while personally overseeing pricing, preparation, and negotiation.
For buyers, especially first-time buyers, relocations, and clients new to the area, he offers honest guidance, deep local knowledge, and access to the Desantis Realty Group network of trusted lenders, inspectors, and advisors.
A longtime Santa Cruz resident, Mario sees real estate as a long-term relationship and a tool for building lasting wealth. Rooted in what his family calls "The Italian Way" — thoughtful, high-touch service where every detail is anticipated — his goal is to leave every client more informed, more confident, and better guided than when they started.
Home Types:
House, Townhouse, Condo, Lot/Land, Manufactured, MultiFamily
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish, Italian
Years of Experience:
5
