- Agent Pronto
- California
- Salinas
- Michele Whitehead Samples
Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?
I share a strong sense of honesty, integrity, energy, hard work, and creative service in every detail of your real estate transaction. I have worked in nearly all fields of the industry—from title and escrow to mortgage and real estate transacting. My family has been in the construction and real estate industries for over 40 years. I use my experience and foresight to address details proactively before they become issues.
I am looking forward to meeting you and making your real estate transaction a very successful one!
- 60
- Recent sales
- $125K - $2.5M
- Price range
- $953K
- Median price
- 16
- Years experience
Recent Listings & Sales
| Address | Sold Date | Sold Price | Represented |
|---|---|---|---|
|
340 Walnut Ln
Gilroy, CA 95020
|
10/23/2026 | $670,000 | Buyer |
|
4402 Starboard Ct
Soquel, CA 95073
|
10/20/2026 | $605,000 | Seller |
|
117 Moore Creek Rd #C
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
|
10/15/2026 | $2,500,000 | Buyer |
|
148 Hollywood Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
|
10/1/2026 | $2,050,000 | Seller |
|
148 Holway Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
|
10/1/2026 | $2,050,000 | Seller |
Transaction History *
Seller Deals
- Total Deals
- 15
- Total Value
- $18,765,500
- Median Sale Price
- $950,000
- Price Range
- $605K - $2.15M
Buyer Deals
- Total Deals
- 7
- Total Value
- $8,929,000
- Median Sale Price
- $1,259,000
- Price Range
- $670K - $2.5M
Sales Volume Timeline
Sales volume is shown for complete quarters only.
Seller Deals
- Total Deals
- 31
- Total Value
- $35,103,200
- Median Sale Price
- $999,000
- Price Range
- $605K - $2.15M
Buyer Deals
- Total Deals
- 12
- Total Value
- $14,228,000
- Median Sale Price
- $928,000
- Price Range
- $670K - $2.5M
Sales Volume Timeline
Sales volume is shown for complete quarters only.
Seller Deals
- Total Deals
- 40
- Total Value
- $42,434,700
- Median Sale Price
- $942,500
- Price Range
- $125K - $2.15M
Buyer Deals
- Total Deals
- 20
- Total Value
- $24,801,000
- Median Sale Price
- $1,015,500
- Price Range
- $670K - $2.5M
Sales Volume Timeline
Sales volume is shown for complete quarters only.
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
(31)
Reviewers say
Reviewers frequently describe the agents as knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and patient, with strong local insight and attentive guidance. Many appreciated clear communication, honest advice, and support through complex or lengthy buying and selling processes, often noting a warm, reassuring approach that made the experience smoother and more enjoyable.
When I decided too sell my home I explored the idea of listing it myself since homes in my neighborhood tend to sell easily and fast. After meeting with 3 different realty groups I decided to go with Samples Realty Group not wanting to deal with everything involved in selling it myself. I made the right choice.
Michelle and David were very professional and helpful from signing the listing agreement to passing on the keys to the buyer. I was already in process of driving to my new home across the country when the listing started. They were very helpful in dealing with any issues that came up and helped keep the place in top showing condition.
We decided that staging the home was the best thing to do and it proved to be the case. Their stager was excellent and it really brightened the home and showed off it's possibilities.
In the end, I sold in a week and at a very attractive price.
I highly recommend you consider Michelle and David.
Zillow Verified
Rachael exceeded every expectation we had in a realtor. She made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth, organized, and exciting. Anytime we had concerns or questions, she responded quickly and always made sure we fully understood everything. It was clear that she truly cared about helping us find the perfect home for our needs. Her dedication, honesty, and attention to detail are unmatched. We could not have asked for a better person to guide us through this major milestone.
Zillow Verified
We are so thankful for Rachael and all her hard work throughout this process. She was so patient with us as first time home buyers, answering all of our silly questions (sometimes more than once). She was our biggest advocate every step of the way and we truly would not be where we are today without her. Through every late night phone call and early morning text, Rachael always kept us grounded and ensured us that we were exactly where we were suppose to be. I would recommend Rachael to anyone that needs a kind soul that will help you get it done. Thank you again Rachael, for everything!
Zillow Verified
Where do I begin! My family and I have been working with Rachael for over 7 months to find our dream home as first time home buyers! Rachael was extremely patient and helpful on assisting us find something we loved. She goes above and beyond and even thats an understatement for all that she does! Not only is she so professional and amazing at what she does, she truly builds a friendship with you because your realtor is shouldnt just be your advocate, but your friend who you trust and are able to bond with. She is caring and very truthful about the properties she would show us, not just trying to sell some house. But she DID want to make sure she found us a HOME <3 and she most definitely did. I plan on buying a property of my own for the next coming year, and there is no other person I would rather have help me and be apart of that special journey than herself Mrs. Rachael Harvey!
Zillow Verified
I would recommend rachel to everyone.she is so humble and hardworking and so efficient in the work she does.she is always reachable for any questions and provides the best advice and is involved in every step of the process and becomes part of the family because she is more keen in finding a place that is a dream home for you and your family.thank you rachel for everything and helping us find our dream home.
Zillow Verified
Professional Info
Brokerage
246 Augusta Ln
Aptos, CA 95003
Licensed
CA 01886754
Awards
- Top 1% producing realtor 2023,2024,2025
Specialties
- Age-restricted communities
- First-time buyers
- Flipping & rehab
- Foreclosures & Short sales
- Investment & property management
- Luxury properties
- Military
- Recreation & Vacation
- Relocation
Designations
- CRS
- RENE
Hobbies
- Art
- Cars & Automobiles
- Community Activities
- Family
- Fitness & Exercise
- Food & Cooking
- Gardening
- Health & Wellness
- Nature
Top Cities *
Salinas
- 12 sales past 3 years
- 42 days on market
- $812K median price
Watsonville
- 10 sales past 3 years
- 78 days on market
- $1.08M median price
Santa Cruz
- 7 sales past 3 years
- 16 days on market
- $2.05M median price
Service Areas (63 cities)
*Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.