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Temecula Valley · SW Riverside County

Meet the
New Home
Guy.

Derek & Gina Cruz are the husband-and-wife team behind Cruz Team Realty — 27+ combined years guiding Southwest Riverside County families into new-construction and resale homes, and getting sellers top-dollar results.

27+

Combined years

2025

Top Producer

Everything between "just looking" and keys in hand.

Whether you're buying, building, selling, or renting — we handle the complexity so you handle the excitement.

Buyer Representation

01

From first-time buyers to move-up families — search, tour, negotiate, and close with an agent who knows the Southwest Riverside market inside and out.

New Construction Guidance

02

The specialty. We steer you to the right builder, right phase, and right lot — and negotiate upgrade packages worth thousands.

Listing & Selling

03

Pricing, staging, marketing, and positioning that consistently deliver results — from a three-time Sales Team of the Year.

Rental Listings

04

Full rental listing services for owners and relocating families across the valley. Property management coordination included.

From search to keys in hand

Buyer Representation

Finding the right home is just the beginning. We guide first-time buyers and move-up families through the entire process — market analysis, property tours, competitive offers, and skillful negotiations. We know the Southwest Riverside market inside and out, and we leverage that expertise to ensure you get the best property at the best price.

What we provide:

  • Market analysis & property matching
  • Competitive offer strategies
  • Expert negotiation
  • Inspection coordination
  • Closing support
Ready to find your home?

The specialty that sets us apart

New Construction Guidance

New construction can be complex. Builders have their playbook, and we have ours. We steer you to the right builder, the right phase, and the right lot. Then we negotiate upgrade packages that add real value — often worth thousands more than you'd spend negotiating solo. We coordinate timeline expectations, builder communications, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

What we provide:

  • Builder & project evaluation
  • Lot selection strategy
  • Upgrade package negotiation
  • Timeline coordination
  • Final walkthrough guidance
Start your new construction journey

Get top-dollar results

Listing & Selling

Selling isn't just listing. It's pricing right, positioning your home to stand out, and marketing strategically to the right buyers. Our track record speaks for itself — three-time Sales Team of the Year. We handle everything: market analysis, staging recommendations, professional marketing, buyer negotiations, and closing coordination.

What we provide:

  • Competitive market analysis
  • Staging & marketing strategy
  • Professional photography & media
  • Buyer preview & showing coordination
  • Negotiation & closing support
List with confidence

Full-service rental solutions

Rental Listings

Whether you're a property owner seeking tenants or relocating and need a rental, we offer full listing services across the Southwest Riverside Valley. We handle marketing, tenant screening, lease coordination, and property management connections to streamline the entire process.

What we provide:

  • Rental market analysis
  • Professional property listing
  • Tenant screening support
  • Lease coordination
  • Property management referrals
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Southwest Riverside County is home turf.

Based in Temecula Valley, serving 17 cities across the region. One market. One team. Deep roots.

Derek & Gina Cruz

Client Stories

"Derek made the entire process feel less overwhelming. He explained every step and fought for us during negotiations."

Sarah M. · First-Time Buyer

Adam

Derek and Gina were both present, attentive, and knowledgeable! Willing and able to answer all of my questions, fully understood my needs and put me in the perfect price point. 10/10 would definitely recommend!

Adam

Buyer

Eric & Bethany Estrada

This was such a great and easy experience! Thank you so much Derek and Gina and the rest of the Meritage Homes team for helping us through the whole process.

Eric & Bethany Estrada

First-Time Buyers

Michael R.

Derek negotiated $20k in upgrades. He understood exactly how builders price and where we could add value. Exceptional.

Michael R.

New Construction Buyer

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