“Riley’s expertise and dependability, coupled with his friendliness and easy-going attitude, provided just the right kind of support to guide us through our first home purchase. He always had time and patience to answer all our questions and explained the process so we were never surprised or felt lost or pressured. Riley was amazingly hard-working, willing to go beyond the call of duty to ensure we were happy and surpassed all our expectations. We would highly recommend him if you are in the market for a realtor.”

“We would recommend Riley to everyone. He is very knowledgeable and really made the home buying process not seem as overwhelming as it did when we first started. He is easy to get in contact with and always followed up with our questions promptly.”

“I worked with Riley to purchase an investment property in the Felton area. Riley far exceeded my expectations for a realtor. It had been a while since I bought a house, and he was great at walking me through the process. He was extremely responsive and really drove the purchase through to close, and helped to overcome many of the challenges we faced along the way. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a house. He will be your dedicated advocate and make the process so much easier.”

“We met Riley by chance, driving through the town and walking into an open house one day. Next thing we knew, Riley was guiding us down the path of becoming new and first time home owners. He was very thorough and explained everything along the way. Through all our anxiety and ‘what ifs,’ Riley was there to help us through and did not pressure any decision making along the way. He was super easy to work with, responsive to our questions, and flexible with our schedule. We will definitely recommend Riley to any prospective home buyer!”

“Riley is an amazing realtor. His tenacity, dedication, and determination in finding us a house was amazing. His kindness and compassion towards us made the home buying process much easier. He went into each house he showed us with such poise that we felt comfortable and confident that we would find a house, and we did find our dream home. We highly recommend Riley as a realtor and he is definitely someone we will stay in touch with.”

“Riley helped us secure our new home and went the extra mile every step of the way. As first time home buyers in this competitive market Riley explained all the quirks of the home buying process that we weren’t ready for. He always went out of his way and made us feel that we could call him anytime day or night. It was a pleasure spending time with him during our house hunting. We can’t recommend, or thank, him enough.”

“I highly recommend Riley as a real estate agent. He recently helped me out with a purchase and sale. I always found Riley to be professional and prepared. He is also very responsive to phone and text. I felt like he advocated for my best interests and did his best to ensure that both deals were proceeding smoothly. I’d absolutely recommend Riley to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He did a phenomenal job with me and I’m so thankful for his help.”

“Our working relationship with Riley McWilliams began as a total coincidence but in the end, he is exactly the realtor we wished for! Down to earth, friendly, and incredibly helpful, Riley walked us through an otherwise stressful process. He explained all the steps so thoroughly and checked in with us almost on a daily basis. He made buying a home easier than I ever thought possible.”

“Riley was always willing to go the extra mile for us. He responds to text and emails all times of the day and night. He is a great communicator, and led us through the process very professionally, answering all our questions and requests quickly because we certainly had a lot of them. I definitely recommend Riley to anyone that is in the market for a new home.”

“As first time home buyers (as a couple!), we were lucky to meet Riley during one of our open house excursions in the San Lorenzo Valley and immediately got along. We’re not new to the area but with Riley’s knowledge of mountain living, we were able to find and close on a home that suited both of our needs in just a few months. Riley was informative, fully transparent, and 100% accessible throughout the entire process, even after our offer was accepted, he stood by our side the entire time. We had a lot of good laughs and learned a lot about the entire home buying process, we couldn’t have asked for a better agent! ”

“Riley has a very unique ability to attract interested buyers, and guides you through the entire process including the handling of contract negotiations. Riley is excellent at ongoing communication with you through the entire process contacting you by text,phone, email or phone. He works well with your schedule and stays on top of the real estate market, trends and news. Do you want to list your home or buy? Call Riley.”

“Riley has been a fantastic real estate agent. My wife and I worked with him for nearly a year to find the perfect place and he never let up on helping us find something. He has been very accommodating of our very specific needs and always willing to work with us on making a house available to see. He supported us throughout the entire process; through all the complexities of purchasing a home and the emotional roller coaster that comes along with that, he stayed supportive and helpful. He is both a stand-up individual and a great real estate agent. I would highly recommend Riley to anyone searching for a home.”

“Riley went above and beyond to help me through this process. It was a hectic and stressful time for me, along with work, selling my old home, buying and moving into my new one, and transitioning to a new school for my kids there was a lot to be done. Riley was amazing at explaining the process and all the details. I knew this was not his first rodeo. He was patient, super responsive, and he knew what he was doing. Definitely a Scotts Valley expert! He was exactly what I needed to help me through this huge transition. We are now settled and very happy in our new community. I absolutely recommend Riley for your next purchase! ”

“We hired Riley to be our agent and help us buy a house and we could not have been more satisfied. He was patient with our endless questions, calm, and confident when we needed it most. He helped us navigate a complex process with ease and we are now living in the home that we really wanted. We cannot recommend him more highly.
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“Working with Riley was a fantastic experience! He is incredibly friendly and very easy to communicate with at anytime of the day. I highly recommend working with him if you have the chance!”

“My Husband and I started using the Zillow website to purchase a home and Zillow connected us with Riley. Riley was attentive and punctual from the very start. Riley’s knowledge, and excellent communication skills, made the process of buying home an absolute pleasure. Riley was always able to find all the answer to our questions and field any potential problems in a timely matter. Riley’s professional and genuine care for us made working with him a very positive experience!”

“I first met Riley when I was viewing a group of new build homes in Scotts Valley. He was very pleasant and informative and gave me the details on all of the listings. He sent me on my way to view the homes (didn’t shadow me like most sales people). I’m in sales, so I’m turned off by the hard sale. When I decided on a property I wanted to know more about he took the time to give me further details on the property and the steps I would need to make an offer. Riley was never pushy with me at all. In fact I found him to be very helpful, informative, and responsive. When it came time for the offer he walked me through all of the steps and everything went off without a hitch. Overall a great buying experience with Riley. I would highly recommend him as a buyers or sellers agent. I always felt like I was in good hands as his client.”

“Riley initially reached out to us to see if we had any further questions about another property we had been looking into, which didn’t pan out. We briefly worked with another agent who was not a good fit and after parting ways were so relieved with Riley. His ethics, thoroughness, his ability to get back to us in a very timely fashion, his understanding the amount of anxiety buying a home can produce was exactly the kind of person that we needed. Ultimately he was able to skillfully finesse a probate purchase with out-of-state sellers after we initiated the purchase just before the CZU fire. So the process for us became more complicated and lengthy and he was careful and hopeful to get us into our house as insurance and logistics were for a time very difficult and uncertain to manage. Riley showed us nothing but respect and throughout the process valued our family’s needs and wishes.”

“Riley will give you his full attention. He communicated with the sellers agent promptly and was able to get all my difficult questions answered right away. You will find him easy to work with and made my deal happen !”

““Riley was very detailed in explaining the process of selling my home and very timely. When reaching out to him he was available and treated myself and the buyers of my home with complete respect. He knows his stuff!”
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“After helping us buy our current home last fall, Riley recently helped us sell our former home to the current renter. We didn’t have to list the home or do anything to prepare it for sale, and Riley managed the whole process seamlessly. I would highly recommend Riley McWilliams, whether you’re considering buying or selling. He’s professional, knowledgeable and reliable, walking us through the whole process.”

“I had been thinking about selling, but before I even listed my home, Riley knocked on my door, introduced himself, and brought buyers to me. I have bought and sold quite a few homes over the years, and Riley made the process as easy as I have ever experienced. The communication was great! He kept in touch, letting me know what to expect, what was coming up, what I would need to do, and was on top of everything! Riley is an extremely hard worker! He works night and day (literally) to make sure every transaction goes smoothly. I really enjoyed working with him and have recommended him to all my friends.”

“Riley has been a godsend in this crazy market! He is attentive, on top of it and is a genuinely great guy! I would recommend choosing Riley as your realtor 110%. As a first time home buyer he walked me through the process every step of the way.”

“I can’t say enough good things about Riley. He was so great to work with. A friend had recommended him to us, saying he was great because he was easy to work with, a “no pressure kind of guy” and great with communication and I would agree 100%. We had a really unique situation on the buying side and he was awesome throughout the whole process. He was available at all hours and his communication skills were great. He kept us updated on all aspects of the sale of our home and the purchase of our new house. He has a knack for explaining things in an easy to understand way. He was great at explaining the next steps we’d have to take and was always available to answer all of our questions. He was patient and thorough and we really appreciated that. He made a stressful situation virtually stress free and that to me speaks volumes. If you are looking for a really knowledgeable, but totally not pushy realtor, Riley is your guy!”

“Riley was very easy to work with, knowledgeable, and extremely responsive. He was able to guide us through the entire process of searching for and buying a home with a great deal of local knowledge, experience, and professionalism. I would not hesitate to recommend him to family and friends in need of an agent.”

“Riley was excellent to work with! Extremely responsive, no pressure, lots of local knowledge, and had a great sense of what we were after. We would highly recommend Riley to anyone who is looking to buy or sell in this market.”

“I have nothing bad to say, only positives. He was incredibly helpful every step of the way. I could not be happier. His expertise in the field was greatly appreciated, helping a novice homebuyer have a smooth experience.”

“We definitely recommend Riley McWilliams! We used his services for not only our our own home, but also for our Aunt’s home when she needed to sell just a few months later. Riley is friendly but firm, helpful but not pushy. Selling a home can be stressful but Riley kept us informed and answered every question we had. We found him very helpful and competent throughout the whole process of preparing for the sale to listing/showing to signing sales documents at the end.”

“Deciding to sell the home that I had lived in for over 35 years was emotional for me. Thankfully, I listened to friends who recommended Riley. Riley is one of those rare professionals who is able to blend competence, knowledge, and experience with empathy and compassion. In exactly one month, my house was listed, staged, and sold — above asking price. I could not imagine a better outcome or a better real estate partner.”

“Riley McWilliams is an outstanding real estate agent! I had the pleasure of working with him recently, and his dedication and expertise were evident throughout the entire process. He was attentive to my needs, always available to answer my questions, and went above and beyond to find the perfect property for me. Riley’s negotiation skills are top-notch, and he helped me secure a great deal on my dream home. I highly recommend Riley McWilliams for anyone looking to buy or sell a property. His professionalism and genuine care for his clients make him a standout in the real estate industry.”

“Riley was amazing during the home-buying search and the entire process from offer to closing and beyond. Personal attention to detail, responsiveness and patience (i was first time homebuyer) and local knowledge in Santa Cruz county were off the charts good. His contacts on both the finance end as well as home maintenance after the close make Riley an MVP of my real-estate team. ”

“Riley was amazing as an agent and a friend, guiding and checking in with us the entire process! Our journey for finding our home was over a span of 2 years and once he knew our criteria he was always sending homes in the market our way! One day, we finally found one to view and the process was super smooth and fun because of Riley. He always assured us of next steps and expectations. He has become a friend over the years and is a very thoughtful and respectable person…. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent.”

“It was our first home purchase and Riley was the best. He walked us through every step, and always made time to answer any questions we had. He always made sure we were aware of new listings and knew what our priorities for a property were. He made our first time buying experience easy and a lot less stressful than I thought it was going to be.”

“Working with Riley was one of the best decisions we made in our home-selling and buying journey. From the very start, Riley went above and beyond, helping us prepare our home for sale by recommending quality services for staging, minor repairs, and even landscaping. Every detail was considered, and Riley’s strategy helped us attract the right buyers who truly appreciated our home’s value. When it came to finding our new home, Riley was just as incredible. They truly listened to what we wanted and found properties that fit our vision perfectly. Riley guided us through each step, from inspections to financing, making the process smooth and as stress-free as possible. Every professional Riley connected us with—from mortgage brokers to inspectors to movers—was as reliable and efficient as they were. Beyond the logistics, Riley showed genuine care and dedication to helping us find a home we would love. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner through this life-changing experience and wholeheartedly recommend Riley to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.”

“We were incredibly fortunate to have Riley MacWilliams as our real estate agent. From the moment we met, we knew we were in good hands. Riley’s expertise and dedication were evident throughout the entire home-buying process. He was always available to answer our questions, no matter the time of day. His knowledge of the Santa Cruz Mountain area was invaluable, and he guided us through every step with patience and professionalism. We highly recommend Riley to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, responsive, and trustworthy real estate agent. Riley has a team/community approache that is full of very talented people and this helped us to get the home we wanted. Thank you, Riley!”