Daniel Oster Top real estate agent in Santa Cruz

Daniel Oster

Coldwell Banker Realty
21 Years of Experience
(35)
$27.5M
Total Sales Last Year
21
Years of Experience
51
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$1.4M
Average Price Point

    About Daniel Oster

    Daniel Oster is a determined and ambitious real estate professional who serves Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, Silicon Valley, and the Greater Bay Area. A Certified Residential Specialist with a Broker's License, Daniel is part of an elite group dedicated to the highest standard of real estate practice. After earning a BSBA in finance and marketing with a minor in economics, Daniel relocated to Santa Cruz with his wife. He'd always been fascinated by real estate, from construction to design and even landscaping; every facet intrigued him. During his finance education, the unique investment potential of real estate catalyzed his decision to focus his career in real estate. More than 20 years later, and with over $350,000,000 sales under his belt, he continues to be enthusiastic about his field of expertise. Perseverance, determination, and creativity are core values to Daniel equally important as living by the golden rule. He has always believed that conducting business honestly and ethically is the key to long term success. Daniel thrives on being an advocate for his clients, and approaches each negotiation with their best interests at heart. When it comes to real estate negotiations, knowledge is power. With an unparalleled understanding the market, as well as the nuances motivating each party, Daniel is able to give his clients an edge to achieve the best possible outcome whether they are buying or selling. Providing his clients with an advantage in the market that doesn't exist anywhere else is his driving force. His innovation and passion has earned Daniel more than 100 5-star reviews. Daniel is proud of his consistent track record of happy clients and his lifeline of repeat and referral customers. On a personal note, Daniel loves spending time with his family. He and his wife have two wonderful kids. They regularly visit the beach and travel the local wildlands together, making a point of taking small excursions to hike, play, and explore together. Daniel is also a bit of a "foodie", and enjoys the art and science of cooking. He's also dabbled in wine-making, and enjoys learning more about the subtleties of wines from around the world.
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    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Residential Property

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Santa Cruz, CA

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Ben Lomond, CA

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Scotts Valley, CA

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    Daniel Oster's Reviews & Ratings

    35 Reviews
    (5/5)
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    Jerold Tweddell

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    Lynnhwu

    Review for Member: Lynnhwu
    August 15, 2025
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    I had the absolute pleasure of working with Daniel Oster on my recent home purchase, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From start to finish, he guided me seamlessly through the entire process with professionalism, kindness, and genuine care. Daniels decades of experience in Santa Cruz County truly showedaEUR"his deep knowledge of the market, along with his wide network of loan officers, contractors, and other professionals, made every step smooth and efficient. He always had reliable connections to help move things forward quickly. What stood out most was his honest, no-pressure approach. Daniel consistently had my best interests in mind, took time to explain details I didnt understand, and ensured I felt informed and confident in every decision. He was incredibly responsive, dependable, and thorough, never leaving loose ends and always following through. As a first-time homeowner, I especially appreciated how he went beyond just the transactionaEUR"teaching me about home maintenance, explaining the details of my new property, and even celebrating with me when I finally got the keys. Daniel encouraged me to stay in touch and made it clear that his support didnt end at closing. Most importantly, Daniel never felt like a aEURoesales agent.aEUR? He felt like a trusted friend walking beside me on this journey. He is humble, genuine, and truly cares about the people he works with. I am deeply grateful for his guidance, patience, and expertise. Thanks to Daniel, I found a house I absolutely love. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a homeaEUR"you will be in the very best hands.

    Russ Snediker

    Review for Member: Russ Snediker
    October 9, 2022
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    Javadparvaneh9

    Review for Member: Javadparvaneh9
    May 28, 2022
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    We just sold our house with Danials help as listing agent. He is highly knowledgeable, professional and diligent. He helped us throughout the process with finding contractors for repair, choosing right paint colors, selecting fixtures, doing the paperwork, etc. He had open houses every week and responded to every communication. He took the pain out of the process. We highly recommend Daniel.

    JodiMiddleton3

    Review for Member: JodiMiddleton3
    August 9, 2021
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    Daniel review When you mention to anyone that you are looking to buy or sell a house the first thing they say is ?do you have a realtor??. Then you are told how great their realtor is the greatest and you should call them. Well, unless they are recommending Daniel then they are doing you a disservice as the true greatest realtor in the area is Daniel. We have worked with Daniel to buy our first house, sell that house and now purchase or new house. Each time Daniel has gone above and beyond to help us out. With both times signing he has been there to explain the forms for us and help with our children. Something we honestly never expected of him! When selling our house he knew the right time to list it, how to stage and had contacts to help with every aspect of our move and sale. If you have any doubts how committed Daniel is then search for Big Foot Realtor on google and you will see that Daniel has one of the top three listings on Zillow! We couldn?t have wished for a better realtor at every stage of the process. I wonder if we might not have lost the bid on our current house if it wasn?t for the hard work on Daniel?s part to help us complete the deal and close in record time during COVID. When it comes to making a the right bid on a property then timing is a major factor and Daniel was there when we found the house we wanted. Now that we have purchased the house with the help of Daniel we have contractors and work scheduled so that we can get a lot of it out of the way before moving in or as soon as we have moved in. So if you want a realtor that you can have confidence in securing your dreams of selling or buying then Daniel is the man to call.

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    824-B Mission StreetSanta Cruz, CA, 95060

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