Ryan Fontana - Scotts Valley, California

Rachael G.

Ryan was exceptional during our home-buying process. His work ethic impressed us and he was always quick to respond, even outside of normal business hours. By asking insightful questions, Ryan grasped our needs and preferences, which led us to find our ideal starter home after unsuccessful attempts with a previous realtor. Without a doubt, we'll seek Ryan's expertise again when we're ready to upgrade.

David B.

10/10 would recommend!

Ryan was a pleasure to work with. His professionalism and high standards got us a great deal in a tight window. We got it done, and couldn’t have gone better without him! 🙌🔥💯🏠

G R.

Ryan helped me buy my first home. He is an exceptional realtor and I was thoroughly impressed with his professionalism, knowledge, and responsiveness. He worked around my very hectic schedule and walked me through every step of the home buying process. He answered my calls whether it was morning, night, or weekends. When we found a home I liked, I told Ryan I was willing to offer asking price, but he negotiated a purchase price well below what I was willing to pay! He saved me a considerable amount of money with his negotiation skills and then he saved me even more money with his rebate. Ryan offers home buyers a rebate of 1% of the purchase price of the home! He truly had my best interest at heart throughout the entire process. Ryan did an outstanding job and I strongly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional realtor.

Kate H.

Ryan & Vanessa from Flat Rate Realty are a dream team. They saw what felt like a thousand homes with us over the course of 6 or more months and never made us feel like we were taking too long. Ryan's practical and logical approach to properties pairs well with Vanessa's ability to imagine your family in any home and paint that picture with you. They are responsive, caring, and operate with immense integrity. When we found the perfect home for our family, Ryan worked hard to help us write the best offer and get it in front of the sellers. His great reputation, work ethic, and the relationships be builds enables his success in this market. When you pair their expertise with their great rates and approach to business, you cannot beat working with the Fontana Group at Flat Rate Realty. We have nothing but wonderful things to same about our experience.

Brooke H.

We recently worked with Ryan and Vanessa to sell our home in Santa Cruz. We couldn't be more pleased! They were professional, timely, and provided excellent service. Our house was listed and sold within a month! Their attention to detail in getting the home listed, and advertised was amazing. They were responsive and knowledgeable about the market. Plus, you get all this service for less than 1/2 the cost of a regular realtor's commission. We definitely plan to use Ryan and Vanessa again, when we purchase and/or sell our next home. Highly recommend.

nanette V.

When I listed my home with Ryan and Vanessa I knew I would get the best price and service. Ryan is very knowledgeable about the real estate market that I felt I had a great agent to look out for me. They presented my house with outstanding pictures and flyers then followed it by being at several open houses. Ryan was always available to answer any questions I had. When my house sold, Ryan took care of everything. Thank you Ryan for giving me a 1 % interest rate. I will always use Ryan and Vanessa for any future real estate ventures.

Erin L.

Ryan accomidated our unique questions and needs and made our overall selling
experience positive. I would happily recommend his services.

Mary P.

We recently completed a transaction with Ryan Fontana from Flat Rate Realty. As a former realtor myself I have worked in full service and discount realty. I see no difference between these business models and this confirmed it for me many years later that that the only difference between the two is the amount of money you pay in commission. Liken it to a Charles Schwab for real estate. All of the bad rap given to discount real estate just isn’t true. You still get full service at a discounted price. With any sale it is important to price the property correctly from the start. Asking too much puts you in a vulnerable position especially if the property sits on the market for a long period of time. Proper pricing should result in multiple offers. The market will dictate the price! I would not hesitate to recommend Ryan to anyone. He is bright, motivated and can complete the sale with the highest net proceeds.