
Michele at a glance
- A patient and responsive guide who simplifies the home buying process while building trust and ensuring clients find a home that truly fits their needs.
- Works throughout Salinas, Santa Cruz, and San Jose in California.
- Mainly helps buyers and sellers with single-family homes.
Get to know Michele Whitehead-Samples
Licensed Realtors ®
We are a husband-and-wife real estate team and top 1% producing Realtors serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Clara Counties. We are known for our hands-on, concierge-style approach and deep local expertise across both coastal and inland markets.
Our top areas of production include Aptos, Capitola, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, Willow Glen, San Jose, Monterey, Seaside, Carmel, Salinas, Marina, Hollister, Morgan Hi...
Michele offers Showcase to make listings stand out
helps homes sell faster and for more with increased exposure on Zillow, a virtual tour, and an interactive floor plan.

Michele Whitehead-Samples's sales and listings (157)
This map and property list shows the most recent 100 sales and 100 listings
Sold (152)
- $2,150,000
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,900 sqft
430 Quail Run Rd, Aptos, CA 95003Sold 25 days agoSeller
- $850,000
- 3 bd
- 3 ba
- 2,329 sqft
967 Hancock St, Salinas, CA 93906Sold 4 months agoSeller
- $1,259,000
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 2,180 sqft
14 Morehouse Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076Sold 4 months agoBuyer
- $767,500
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,078 sqft
120 Hathaway Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076Sold 5 months agoSeller
- $792,000
- 2 bd
- 1 ba
- 628 sqft
518 Cortes St, Monterey, CA 93940Sold 6 months agoSeller
For sale (5)
- $1,799,000
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,874 sqft
148 Hollywood Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060House for SaleOpen: Sun 2-5pm (9/20)
- $1,475,000
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,500 sqft
391 Danube Dr, Aptos, CA 95003House for SaleOpen: Sun 11am-1pm (9/20)
- $1,749,000
- 5 bd
- 3 ba
- 2,807 sqft
2729 Mira Bella Cir, Morgan Hill, CA 95037House for SaleShowcase
- $619,000
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,155 sqft
4402 Starboard Ct, Soquel, CA 95073House for SaleOpen: Sun 12-2pm (9/20)
- $1,699,000
- 4 bd
- 2 ba
- 2,139 sqft
1503 King St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060House for SaleShowcase
Michele Whitehead-Samples's reviews (30)
Michele Whitehead-Samples consistently earns praise for her patience and clear communication, especially with first-time buyers. Reviews highlight her dedication to making the process smooth and understandable. She builds strong client relationships based on trust and honesty, ensuring buyers find homes that meet their needs.
What clients say most
All reviews
- 5.0
- 5/19/2026
- • David Magana
Bought a Single Family home in 2026 in Aromas, CA.
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...Rachael exceeded every expectation we had in a realtor. She made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth, organized, ...5.0- 6/27/2025
- • KaceyCadwell
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Soledad, CA.
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 (...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... - 5.0
- 11/29/2024
- • denisiaguizar17
Bought a home in 2024.
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 hel...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 buyer...5.0- 8/20/2024
- • farzanab1986
Bought a Single Family home in 2024 in Creekbridge, Salinas, CA.
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 bes...I would recommend rachel to everyone.she is so humble and hardworking and so efficient in the work she does.she is always reachabl... - 5.0
- 8/16/2024
- • kavitsharma33
Bought a Single Family home in 2024 in Creekbridge, Salinas, CA.
Very efficient and one of nicest person you will come across. Made our first time home buying transaction smoothly. Rachael is the one to look for if buying house she wen...Very efficient and one of nicest person you will come across. Made our first time home buying transaction smoothly. Rachael is the...5.0- 6/11/2024
- • Brenda diaz
Bought a Condo home in 2024 in South salinas, Salinas, CA.
There are no words to describe the immense amount of support and gratitude I have towards Rachael. We both hit it off from the minute we met, and she honestly made this p...There are no words to describe the immense amount of support and gratitude I have towards Rachael. We both hit it off from the min... - 5.0
- 4/23/2024
- • IJ2712
Showed home in 2024 in CA 93901.
Very knowledgeable, honest, helpful, and goes beyond expectations. Although I have not purchased yet, Rachael has helped with all my real estate questions and needs. High...Very knowledgeable, honest, helpful, and goes beyond expectations. Although I have not purchased yet, Rachael has helped with all ...5.0- 10/18/2022
- • Karla Smith
Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2022 in Marina, CA.
Michelle helped us sell and buy a home and I could not have asked for a more knowledgeable and easy to work with person. As a Central Coast Native she has extensive knowl...Michelle helped us sell and buy a home and I could not have asked for a more knowledgeable and easy to work with person. As a Cent... - 5.0
- 8/25/2022
- • Daniela McIntire
Sold a Single Family home in 2022 in Felton, CA.
Michele helped me sell my home quickly so I could close on another home. Even though I needed a quick close she got me above asking on the sale. She hired a professional ...Michele helped me sell my home quickly so I could close on another home. Even though I needed a quick close she got me above askin...5.0- 8/21/2022
- • Anne Janzer
Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Scotts valley, CA.
We met Michele at an open house and knew she'd be a great guide. She helped us purchase a home in the Santa Cruz area while living a few hours away. Her local knowledge w...We met Michele at an open house and knew she'd be a great guide. She helped us purchase a home in the Santa Cruz area while living...
Service areas (38)
- Cupertino, CA
- Morgan Hill, CA
- San Juan Bautista, CA
- Tres Pinos, CA
- Watsonville, CA
- Gilroy, CA
- La Selva Beach, Watsonville, CA
- Live Oak, CA
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Boulder Creek, CA
- Campbell, CA
- Los Gatos, CA
- Monterey, CA
- Aptos, CA
- Las Lomas, Watsonville, CA
- Seaside, CA
- Marina, CA
- Capitola, CA
- Mountain View, CA
- Pacific Grove, CA
- Rio del Mar, Aptos, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Saratoga, CA
- Prunedale, Salinas, CA
- Moss Landing, CA
- Pajaro, Watsonville, CA
- Davenport, CA
- Soquel, CA
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Aromas, CA
- Bonny Doon, Santa Cruz, CA
- Corralitos, Watsonville, CA
- Carmel Valley, CA
- Hollister, CA
- Salinas, CA
- Scotts Valley, CA
- Felton, CA
- Willow Glen, San Jose, CA




