A Family Business with Deep Santa Cruz Roots
Whether you are buying a first home, need more room, want to build your own, need to downsize or are seeking a second home or investment property, we are here to help. We are local experts who will price your home correctly for the market.
Linda Charman
Broker
Linda began her real estate career in 1973, and became a broker in 1984. She earned her MBA from Pepperdine University in 1988. After many years in business management, she returned to Santa Cruz in 1995 and became co-owner, broker, and manager for Vanguard Realtors, a boutique Santa Cruz real estate firm. Linda bought the company in 2007, and spent the next decade and a half mentoring and assisting both experienced and new agents, along with her core interest — helping buyers find their new homes, and helping sellers find the right buyer.
Christopher Charman
Broker
Chris spent his early childhood playing “MLS” with his mom’s listing cards. He graduated from Aptos High School in 1987, and left for college at UC Berkeley. After earning an undergraduate degree in Ancient Near Eastern Art History and Archeology, he subsequently spent many years working in tech support, information technology, and systems administration in the Bay Area. In 2010, he left his last tech startup and earned his broker’s license finally coming into the “family business.” He also finished an MA in Creative Writing at San Francisco State University, followed by an MFA in 2013. Chris is also a professional jazz musician and a published author.