Real Estate Done Differently | Boutique Service, Big Results
Who I Am
I bring over 20 years of real estate experience in various roles, plus a deep knowledge of building, development, architecture, and both traditional and digital marketing and design. I’ve sold and brokered over $75 million in real estate right here in our tiny, charming Calaveras County. For me, this isn’t just a career—it’s a lifestyle I live and breathe every day.
How It All Started
My real estate journey began as an investor in multi-family units while I was a fashion accessories designer in Los Angeles—my second career after dipping my toes in tech (first as a nerd, then on the creative side). Those early skills set the stage for my real estate destiny. Later, I moved to Oregon to join my new husband, a man obsessed with old buildings. We started buying and selling historic homes begging for a second chance so I got my real estate license out of necessity—and I never looked back.
It didn’t take long for everyone to notice I couldn’t stop talking about real estate. Family, friends, cab drivers, grocery clerks—even the barista at my favorite coffee house got an earful! My passion was undeniable, so I started helping others with their real estate adventures and haven’t stopped since. Twelve years ago, we moved to Calaveras County to chase our own dream: owning a vintage cabin on a ranch surrounded by the Sierra foothills’ stunning scenery.
How It’s Going
In 2018, I founded Land & Home Company, an independent small boutique brokerage, to practice real estate my way. I wanted to ditch the corporate franchise cookie-cutter models that make you, the client, feel like just another number. Real estate is personal—very personal—and it’s serious business too.
When I work with you, I’m handling one of your biggest assets. I don’t take that lightly. My goal is to lift the stress off your shoulders and onto mine, where it belongs. Yes, you’ll still have to sign a stack of paperwork, but I’ll try to make you laugh while we’re at it! I provide small-town service with a big-city back-end you’ll never have to worry about. I won’t hand you off to a transaction coordinator after we have an accepted contract—I’m with you every step of the way to the end and beyond, whether you’re buying a cozy cabin in Arnold, raw land in Angels Camp or selling a long-cherished vacation home in Murphys.
I’d love to chat about your real estate goals!
Looking forward to meeting you!
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Testimonials
"Nicole was great. In fact, after a falling out with my listing agent I contacted Nicole who had shown my property to a potential buyer. She readily agreed to approach the buyer again and if there was still interest to handle the whole transaction without re-listing, so it ended up saving my $10,000 in sales commissions."
-Richard N., Client
"I had the pleasure of working with the best realtor ever to purchase our dream vacation home in Arnold. From start to finish, she went above and beyond, working tirelessly to make our dream a reality. Her knowledge of the local market was unparalleled, and she guided us every step of the way. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, we found the perfect property that checked all our boxes. She made the entire process smooth and stress-free, and we couldn't be happier with our new getaway. If you're looking for a top-notch realtor who genuinely cares about your needs, look no further. Our experience with her was exceptional, and we're so grateful for her hard work and commitment. We highly recommend her to anyone in search of their dream home."
-Kim M., Client
"Nicole has been absolutely incredible. She is amazing and went about and beyond all of our expectations. I can go on and on about how much she did for us and how comfortable and easy she made our experience. She was honest and up front, very professional yet personable at the same time. Nicole had all the answers to our questions (very knowledgeable), she's super sweet, friendly, helpful (even helping with things she didn't have to ) . Her response time is incredible and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Nicole thank you for everything and you have no idea how much we appreciate everything you have done. If only there were more people like you in this world!"
-Stephanie C., Client
"Wow! How refreshing to work with a true professional! Selling raw land is not always an easy thing to do. Especially one that you are particularly attached to and in the middle of a pandemic! Nicole's marketing plan drew attention from potential buyers locally as well as those who were drawn to the area specifically to consider this piece of land on which to build their dreams. Communication was better than I have experienced with previous realtors. She was there every step of the way to ensure that everything concerning the transaction went smoothly. Regardless of whether you are buying or selling your home, land or ranch, I highly recommend Nicole Goostree!"
-James B., Client
