Ryder Spires
From Redwoods to Coastline — my expertise, your advantage
DRE #01786915 • eXp Realty • Licensed California Real Estate Agent, nearly 20 years
About
Your local real estate expert
I’m a top-producing Realtor® with nearly 20 years of experience serving buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Monterey, and San Benito counties. I was voted the #1 Realtor in the San Lorenzo Valley by the Santa Cruz Sentinel, and I hold certifications as a Trust & Probate Specialist and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). I’m a Zillow Top Agent licensed with eXp Realty.
From Redwoods to Coastline
Home looks different up here
From the redwood canopy of the Santa Cruz Mountains down to the coastline in Aptos and Capitola, I help clients find — and let go of — the properties that hold their story. Every corner of this region has its own character, and I’ve spent nearly two decades learning what makes each one home.
Specialties
Certified, specialized, local
Trust & Probate Sales
Certified guidance for executors, trustees, and families navigating a probate or trust property sale.
Short Sale & Foreclosure
Certified support for homeowners facing a short sale or foreclosure situation.
Senior Real Estate (SRES)
Downsizing and senior housing transitions, handled with patience and a clear plan.
First-Time Buyers
Step-by-step guidance for buyers navigating their very first purchase.
VA, FHA & USDA Assumable Loans
Specialized work identifying and structuring assumable-loan opportunities for qualified buyers.
Investment & Rural Properties
Second homes, rental properties, and rural/hard-to-place listings, including investor-ready probate properties.
Senior Transitions & Downsizing
A full team for life’s next chapter
Moving out of a longtime home is rarely just a real estate transaction — it’s a life transition, often for the whole family. As a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), I coordinate every piece of that process, not just the sale, so you or your loved one can move toward something easier: a single-story home, less yard to maintain, no stairs to navigate, or a place in senior housing built for the next stage.
- Moving & logistics — trusted local movers and a timeline built so nothing feels rushed.
- Estate sales — coordinating estate sale professionals to help sort, sell, and honor a lifetime of belongings.
- Repairs & home prep — a vetted team of contractors and vendors to get a home ready for market, or ready for its next owner.
- Finding the next right place — senior housing, single-story living, or simply smaller and simpler.
You don’t have to coordinate this alone. I bring the team.
Rural, Ranch & Mountain Properties
Wells. Septic. Private roads. I speak fluently.
Out here, a property’s story doesn’t end at the front door. Well capacity, septic systems, easements, and private road maintenance agreements can make or break a rural transaction — and for a lot of agents who’ve only ever worked in-town listings, it’s a new animal. I’ve spent years working horse properties, ranches, and mountain parcels throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains and beyond, and I know exactly what to check before you’re in escrow, not after.
“I drive a Jeep for a reason.”
Local, Through and Through
Where you might find me around town
When I’m not helping clients, you’ll usually find me walking East Cliff Drive and our coastal trails, getting a workout in, or grabbing coffee and treats from Gayle’s. Santa Cruz isn’t just where I sell real estate — it’s home.
Service Area
Santa Cruz & Aptos, and beyond
Contact
Let’s talk about your next move
Buying, selling, or just weighing your options — reach out directly.
831-332-5077