Lance Hulsey · Broker Associate · KW Thrive SC · CA DRE #01724888 408-375-1223 · lance@lancehulseybroker.com

Santa Cruz County · Silicon Valley

Who you work with matters.

Lance Hulsey is a 4th-generation Santa Cruz native and award-winning real estate broker with 150+ successful transactions across Santa Cruz County and Santa Clara County. The Hulsey Real Estate Team is present, professional, and proactive — protecting your outcome from first conversation to closing.

150+ Transactions Broker Since 2021 · REALTOR® Since 2006 5.0★ on Zillow PSA · SFR® · IPS

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Lance Hulsey, Broker Associate · KW Thrive SC · CA DRE #01724888

Lance Hulsey, Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley real estate broker, KW Thrive SC
150+
Successful transactions
4th
Generation Santa Cruz native
2006
Licensed REALTOR® since
5.0★
Zillow client rating

How can we help?

Buying, selling, or investing — start here

Sell your home

Hyperlocal pricing strategy, ROI-driven prep, and negotiation focused on your net proceeds — not hype. Get a free, no-obligation seller plan with a pricing range from recent comps.

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Buy a home

From true-monthly-cost budgeting to winning offers with clean terms, we guide first-time and move-up buyers through every step — including Santa Cruz-specific diligence.

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What's my home worth?

Get a street-level valuation based on recent hyperlocal comps and current buyer behavior — not an automated estimate. Delivered personally, usually within one business day. Buying instead? Try the mortgage calculator.

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Areas we serve: two counties, one team

We work both sides of Highway 17. From the coast and the mountains of Santa Cruz County to every Silicon Valley city in Santa Clara County, we help clients evaluate the practical, property-specific considerations in each community — schools, commutes, drainage, permits, insurance, HOAs, and micro-market pricing.

Santa Cruz County

Santa Clara County · Silicon Valley

Client stories

What clients say

★★★★★

"Working with Lance felt like having a calm, strategic guide in a stressful process. He explained every option in plain English, stayed ahead of deadlines, and negotiated firmly without creating drama. Nothing slipped, and I always knew what was happening and why."

— Karen E.
★★★★★

"Lance is extremely knowledgeable of the Santa Cruz area, including the mountains. There are a lot of properties with issues up there — Lance can make sure you don't make a mistake with his extensive knowledge of the area. I will definitely use Lance again."

— Karl T., sold in Santa Cruz, bought in Felton

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Free downloads

Guides that answer your real questions

2025–26 Buyer's Guide

The Hulsey Team's step-by-step guide to buying in Santa Cruz County — financing, offers, contingencies, and closing.

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2025–26 Seller's Guide

Pricing strategy, prep that pays back, launch timing, and how we protect your net through negotiation.

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Ultimate Homeowner's Handbook

Maintenance schedules, local resources, and year-one ownership tips for Santa Cruz County homeowners.

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Get a custom plan for your move

Call, email, or send a note. You'll get clear next steps and options — not a sales pitch.

Contact Lance  Call 408-375-1223