Terry Cavanagh. MSW, Realtor, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, and TIC specialist

As a 30 year resident of Santa Cruz and a former social worker I have worked with many local non-profit organizations and have a deep understanding and respect for Community. In choosing real estate as my profession, I also choose to be a housing and local business advocate. Helping clients live in a home they own and staying in that home is important to me, as well as counseling investors to ensuring future prosperity through wise real estate ventures. We all benefit from promoting one another’s prosperity.

I’ve been investing in real estate for over twenty-five years. As a real estate professional I offer the knowledge and experience of buying and selling homes and investment property to my clients. Navigating property transactions takes ability and expertise. My unique combination of skills as a former social worker and knowledge of real estate helps me achieve success for my clients.  My specialties include multi-residential investment properties and Tenants in Common partnerships. I also hold the following certifications:  Seniors Real Estate Specialist and Certified Distressed Property Expert so I can help elderly clients better and navigate short sales and bank-owned REO transactions.

Building relationships with my clients by aiding them in achieving their real estate goals is a valued part of my work as a Realtor. This is why over 85% of my business is by referral. There is no endorsement more powerful than that of a trusted friend, relative or neighbor. I am pleased to honor those who refer me business by helping their friends be successful in their real estate transactions.

Several times per quarter I host seminars to teach people how to enter the housing market, how to invest in property and how to cope with real estate investments in financially challenging times. I will post details of my next Homebuyer’s seminar being held in March, shortly.

To be sure my clients and those they refer to me are well taken care of in other real estate markets, I maintain relationships with a network of real estate professionals throughout the country.

Professional

• Certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
• Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
• Member of the Santa Cruz Association of Realtors
• Member of the California Association of Realtors
• Member of the National Association of Realtors

Community

• Former member and president, Board of Directors of Dientes Dental Care Clinic
• Former member and president, Board of Directors Santa Cruz Diversity Community Center
• Former KUSP Community Advisory Board member
• Company founding members of Santa Cruz Think Local First
• Former director of the Santa Cruz Aids Project
• Recognized for years of community service by Santa Cruz City Council

Education

• Graduate of University of California School of Social Welfare, Master Degree, (MSW)
• Bachelors Degree from San Francisco State University, English Literature
• Taught courses at University of California, Santa Cruz