Michelle grew up in large families of multi generational locals in Santa Cruz County. Her families truly have seen and been a part of the growth within our community while taking the preservation of our environment and history at the heart of importance. Her grandfather was a state park ranger at Sea Cliff State Park and really put the value of how it is each and every one of our responsibility to take care of the land that we all enjoy, his efforts today can still be seen and experienced at Sea Cliff and up the North Coast amongst other areas throughout California. Her mom being a musician who still plays with the same band since going to Aptos High School has shared stories throughout her life of how many of the bands we hear on the radio still today were easily accessible through their open garage sessions and club houses of long past- this area is truly a treasure trove of history and amazing people from all walks of life who have lived and loved deeply to keep our home what it is today. Even though we are on the "main land" Santa Cruz County works as its own island; each smaller township/ community is unique to itself and all woven together we make the most beautiful, unparalleled quilt of our island of Santa Cruz County. The love for this environment runs deep and true for Michelle, her vast knowledge of each community has helped countless happy clients find and/ or sell not only a house but an adored home. Michelle has truly been a part of all aspects of real estate and fluctuating markets for over 20 years. She has studied design and helped many clients see to completion how a fresh remodel can truly make all the difference while selling or buying. As a member of Andrus Estates she has helped build up a team of local amazing vendors, lenders and escrow professionals to work with and is offered to her clients upon request, she truly takes pride in creating a smooth stress free experience for all that she works with. Among simply being in love with the area and her career Andrus Estates has been a top producer for years running and won many awards in real estate, she has also managed real estate offices that included taking care of over 100 real estate agents at the same time; Michelle is a multi generational local and she has raised her children here, who are now grown and continuing to live in our cherished community- it would be an honor to allow her advance knowledge and expertise to help make your real estate dreams a reality.