I would recommend Marcela to everyone looking to buy a house. She is so knowledgeable, professional, kind and smart . I was able to get a great deal on my favorite first home because of her.

"From the first day we met Marcela at an open house, she was enthusiastic and focused on helping us find our Santa Cruz area home under somewhat challenging circumstances. We'd sold our home more quickly than expected, and were making exhausting and anxious 7-8 hour round-trip searches from the foothills to find our ideal house. Marcela understood our concerns and was dedicated to reaching our goal, was professional, communicative (responding quickly w/info we needed), upbeat and very knowledgeable about the area and its market. What could have been a very hectic and stressful experience was made enjoyable through our association with Marcela. We highly recommend her."

Working with Marcela was an exceptional experience. Her patience, thoughtfulness, and genuine warmth set her apart, and her expertise was invaluable throughout both our home purchase and sale. She provided honest, constructive feedback during our year-long renovation and offered steady, reassuring support as she guided us through the negotiation process. We are deeply grateful for her professionalism, guidance, and care.

I highly recommend David Lyng Real Estate for their exceptional professionalism, local expertise, and personalized service. Their team goes above and beyond to make the buying and selling process smooth and stress-free. Whether you’re purchasing your first home or selling a coastal property, David Lyng Real Estate provides unmatched market knowledge, clear communication, and genuine care for their clients’ needs.

I cannot say enough about Marcella and her exceptional team. I came to her with a detailed list of features I was hoping to find in a new home, fully expecting we might check only a few of those boxes. Marcella exceeded every expectation — she identified an off-market opportunity that met every single one. Throughout the process, Marcella demonstrated not only deep market expertise and outstanding negotiation skills, but also the empathy and communication of a true partner — balancing professionalism with an intuitive understanding of what mattered most to us. This is now the third transaction Marcella has handled for our family, and each one has reflected her consistency, integrity, and mastery of her craft. Thanks to her diligence and insight, we are now settled in our dream home — an outcome we owe entirely to Marcella and her remarkable team.

Marcela was terrific. She's extremely competent, as well as friendly and an overall wonderful person. She also tracks and analyzes market data both qualitatively and quantitatively, and because of this she really has a finger on the pulse of the market. She provided excellent guidance and help from start to finish in the selling process, including all the key pieces like repairs/improvements, staging, photographs, etc. We literally would not have been able to do it without her. And the outcome was amazing—both sale price and closing date were perfect. We would definitely choose Marcela again, and recommend her highly to others!

Working with Marcela was a dream come true and she helped us make our dream a reality! She is organized, patient, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, thorough, and always available to support every step of the way. Our needs changed several different times on our journey and she was always able to pivot, suggest alternatives, and be open to new options. As the area where we purchased was not in her typical scope, she worked extra diligently to ensure our questions were answered, the process was clear, and that our needs were satisfied. We are beyond thrilled with our new home and have already started making memories that will undoubtedly continue in the years to come. Thank you, Marcela!

Marcela was incredible throughout the entire home buying process; she was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, diligent, and paid attention to every detail. We had a complicated transaction, selling one house to purchase the other. She made sure that the dates lined up and was in constant contact with our lender. She also communicated with the seller’s agent to make sure everything was done properly in terms of repairs to the home we were buying. Honestly, I don’t know anyone who could have handled this entire situation better. She went above and beyond in every aspect, including multiple visits to the home we were buying to allow us to consider different options for renovation and repairs. Finally, she is well connected, so if you need an insurance agent, movers, painters, etc., she can provide those references, saving you lots of time and hassle. I would recommend Marcela without hesitation and with utmost confidence for your real estate transaction. We are thrilled to be in our new home and could not have done it without her!

I met Marcella at an open house. I spoke to her at length about my situation which was that I wanted to sell my house that I had lived in for 40 years and wanted to buy another home. This decision did not come easily and I had a lot of trepidation, but I knew I needed to downsize. I connected with Marcella at that first meeting. I found her to be extremely knowledgeable about real estate and the current market. Marcella's greatest asset is her communication and listening skills. I had many conversations with her about my wants and needs and she always remembered what I said and helped me meet my goals. I ended up selling my house and buying a home on the same day which was remarkable! Marcella was never too busy and always answered my questions in a timely manner. She also has a calming presence which is so important when you are making one of the biggest decisions of your life. I would highly recommend Marcella as a realtor. I trusted her completely. We worked together to literally make my dreams come true. She was always there for me giving me sound advise and the support I needed.

Marcela was instrumental in helping us buy our first home in Santa Cruz. She is knowledgeable, encouraging, and resourceful - everything you’d want your agent to be. We would enthusiastically recommend Marcela to anyone!