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SHEMEIKA FOX
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Shemeika Fox
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Shemeika Fox
A dedicated pillar of the Santa Cruz community.
With over 20 years of experience at the helm of Fox Realty Group INC., Shemeika brings both heart and expertise to every real estate transaction. Her philosophy is refreshingly simple – prioritize service over sales, putting clients' needs first and becoming a genuine partner in their real estate journey.
Living her dream in Santa Cruz County, Shemeika intimately knows the community's pulse, from hidden gem neighborhoods to beloved local hotspots. Beyond real estate, she treasures quality time with her husband, daughter, and friends, exploring outdoor activities amidst Santa Cruz's breathtaking natural beauty.
Watch VideoShemeika's approach to real estate is grounded in authenticity. While she leverages modern marketing strategies and holds certifications like CMNE (Certified Master Negotiating Expert) & PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor), she values relationships above all else. Continuously learning and evolving, Shemeika strives to better serve her community, forging lasting connections that extend far beyond business.
What drives her? Witnessing the joy of families discovering their perfect home or guiding sellers confidently through transitions to their next chapter. Shemeika ensures every home shines with professional photography and marketing, always available to address questions, alleviate concerns, or simply chat over coffee about all things real estate.
Partnering with Shemeika means benefiting from genuine care, honest guidance, and exceptional service—every step of the way.
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Our Purpose and Commitment
At Fox Realty Group, our mission is to serve, not just sell. We prioritize our clients' needs, going above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. Our team is deeply committed to supporting the Santa Cruz community and giving back in meaningful ways. We strive for excellence for both our clients and ourselves, ensuring exceptional service at all times.
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Our Story
With over 20 years of experience, Shemeika Fox, award-winning local Realtor® and founder and CEO of Fox Realty Group, has built a stellar reputation in the real estate industry. Shemeika is a businesswoman, investor, entrepreneur, and adventurer, recognized for her innovative approach and dedication to client satisfaction.
Her accolades include The Goodtimes Best of Santa Cruz 2023, Rate My Agent Agent of the Year 2022 and 2023, and Real Estate Newsmakers 2022 and 2024, among others.
Understanding the local Santa Cruz real estate market is fundamental, but we take it a step further. Our extensive connections extend beyond local boundaries, reaching the international real estate community. This network allows us to serve you anywhere by connecting you with an exceptional realtor in your area, ensuring you receive the best possible service no matter where you are.
Shemeika's commitment to doing things differently and positively impacting the community has been the cornerstone of her success. Her continuous adjustments to business practices ensure every client feels like they are the only client. It is because of these practices that she has achieved numerous milestones, including the ICON Award and being featured as a cover agent for ‘Top Agent Magazine.’
Join us in our journey to not only meet but exceed your real estate expectations, while making a positive impact in the world.
What Our Clients Say
View AllWe had tried two Realtors to sell our home in Soquel, and had gone through the frustrations of things not working well. A friend of us gave us Shemeika Fox information, and we hired her. What a breath of fresh air she was from day one. Not only she follow through with the plan that she presented to us the first day we met her, but also, her enth...
Read Full Testimonial- Ken and Maria M. - YelpWe had the pleasure of working with our agent, Shemeika Fox, for our recent purchase of housing in Santa Cruz. We cannot recommend Shemeika and her team highly enough. From start to finish, Shemeika's team demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, which provided assurance and professional guidelines throughout the rough ride to search for a per...
Read Full Testimonial- Dongwook & SE - GoogleWe highly recommend Shemeika Fox. My husband and I live in San Francisco but because of COVID aren't enjoying the city nearly as much as we used to. We decided to find a different community in which to raise our young daughter and picked Santa Cruz for a variety of reasons. Shemeika took the time to listen to what we wanted, was always availabl...
Read Full Testimonial- John F. - YelpWhen my husband and I decided it was time to downsize from our 3000 square foot dream home in the mountains, we started exploring new locations. Unfortunately, we found what we were looking for well before we were ready to put our home on the market. We doubted there was any way we could make this move happen. The magician we found was Shemeika...
Read Full Testimonial- Seller/BuyerI can’t say enough about Shemeika! She has now helped me with two purchases and two sales, each time the process smooth, stress-free, and even a bit fun. She listened to my goals for each transaction and expertly advised accordingly. Her communication throughout the process was amazing; Shemeika was always available to answer my questions, wheth...
Read Full Testimonial- Marie R. - ZillowOur house was a challenge: 117 years old and super historic, but only half fixed up. Shemeika was our amazing partner in every step of the journey. This is going to sound like a paid advertorial but I promise you it’s not: she literally amazed me several times throughout the process. She was able to step into any role called for: - Active listen...
Read Full Testimonial- Martin & Daniel - ZillowOur experience with Shemeika was exceptional. Not only did she have to jump through a number of additional hoops having to work with our relocation company, but we were living in on the East Coast for the duration of our home search and eventual purchase. She not only found us the perfect house that fit our very narrow criteria, but one that was...
Read Full Testimonial- Loren & Andrea - GoogleWe cannot imagine having gone through our home buying process without Shemeika! Her natural warmth, encouragement, listening skills, and smile are a bonus to her expert knowledge of both real estate and Santa Cruz County. Shemeika also delivers amazing customer service, truly on a level that is being lost these days. We also appreciated her exte...
Read Full Testimonial- Adam and Edith - ZillowOur agency has worked with Ms. Fox on two separate occasions and found her to be professional and knowledgeable with the sales of probate properties. Her positive attitude in the face of legal stalls was inspiring. She was willing to go the extra mile to assist attorneys, escrow officers and our staff to complete the transaction.
- Santa Cruz Co. Public Guardians Office - YelpShemeika went above and beyond. She was very helpful and took time to answer all of my questions. She exceeded my expectations!!
- Mr. Brian Malloy A. - YelpWe had tried two Realtors to sell our home in Soquel, and had gone through the frustrations of things not working well. A friend of us gave us Shemeika Fox information, and we hired her. What a breath of fresh air she was from day one. Not only she follow through with the plan that she presented to us the first day we met her, but also, her enth...
Read Full Testimonial- Ken and Maria M. - YelpWe had the pleasure of working with our agent, Shemeika Fox, for our recent purchase of housing in Santa Cruz. We cannot recommend Shemeika and her team highly enough. From start to finish, Shemeika's team demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, which provided assurance and professional guidelines throughout the rough ride to search for a per...
Read Full Testimonial- Dongwook & SE - GoogleWe highly recommend Shemeika Fox. My husband and I live in San Francisco but because of COVID aren't enjoying the city nearly as much as we used to. We decided to find a different community in which to raise our young daughter and picked Santa Cruz for a variety of reasons. Shemeika took the time to listen to what we wanted, was always availabl...
Read Full Testimonial- John F. - YelpWhen my husband and I decided it was time to downsize from our 3000 square foot dream home in the mountains, we started exploring new locations. Unfortunately, we found what we were looking for well before we were ready to put our home on the market. We doubted there was any way we could make this move happen. The magician we found was Shemeika...
Read Full Testimonial- Seller/BuyerI can’t say enough about Shemeika! She has now helped me with two purchases and two sales, each time the process smooth, stress-free, and even a bit fun. She listened to my goals for each transaction and expertly advised accordingly. Her communication throughout the process was amazing; Shemeika was always available to answer my questions, wheth...
Read Full Testimonial- Marie R. - ZillowOur house was a challenge: 117 years old and super historic, but only half fixed up. Shemeika was our amazing partner in every step of the journey. This is going to sound like a paid advertorial but I promise you it’s not: she literally amazed me several times throughout the process. She was able to step into any role called for: - Active listen...
Read Full Testimonial- Martin & Daniel - ZillowOur experience with Shemeika was exceptional. Not only did she have to jump through a number of additional hoops having to work with our relocation company, but we were living in on the East Coast for the duration of our home search and eventual purchase. She not only found us the perfect house that fit our very narrow criteria, but one that was...
Read Full Testimonial- Loren & Andrea - GoogleWe cannot imagine having gone through our home buying process without Shemeika! Her natural warmth, encouragement, listening skills, and smile are a bonus to her expert knowledge of both real estate and Santa Cruz County. Shemeika also delivers amazing customer service, truly on a level that is being lost these days. We also appreciated her exte...
Read Full Testimonial- Adam and Edith - ZillowOur agency has worked with Ms. Fox on two separate occasions and found her to be professional and knowledgeable with the sales of probate properties. Her positive attitude in the face of legal stalls was inspiring. She was willing to go the extra mile to assist attorneys, escrow officers and our staff to complete the transaction.
- Santa Cruz Co. Public Guardians Office - YelpShemeika went above and beyond. She was very helpful and took time to answer all of my questions. She exceeded my expectations!!
- Mr. Brian Malloy A. - Yelp
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