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“Let me start off by saying Justin was a great realtor. You can stop reading now or continue, but you won't go wrong having him as your realtor. I received a flyer from Justin at a house that I rented on a visit to Santa Barbara, where I'd been planning to move back to for years. I didn't know anything about him but things unfolded in a wonderful way. I called him soon after receiving his flyer and for what probably seemed like an eternity to him, I would contact him about properties and the market in general. Justin was kind, patient, professional, prompt, thorough, and I've probably left some great qualities out. Indeed, he missed at least two fairly major family events to facilitate my home buying process: I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. Justin was instrumental for me to look in a part of town that I'd never even heard of but now reside in and love. He went into a cat-infested house (more than a dozen) on the off chance that it would be suitable, but wasn't: sorry Justin. Since I was living a fair distance out of town, I wanted to make as few trips as possible and Justin made that happen. Justin made it possible for me to move back to a town that I've loved since the minute I landed here in a house that I love in a neighborhood that I love. You'd be lucky to have Justin as your realtor!”

Justin Etherton

eXp Realty Etherton Real Estate Group

“If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Santa Barbara, do yourself a favor and hire Carmen immediately. She is quite literally THE GOAT or real estate professionals. We threw a lot at her with a simultaneous buy and sell, which is stressful enough on its own, but Carmen handled it effortlessly. At one point during prep, she coordinated SEVEN different contractors at the new house on the exact same day to get us ready for move-in. Her local knowledge and marketing strategy were spot on, and we sold incredibly fast and for over asking. Our biggest advice to anyone hiring her is to just listen to her guidance on pricing and staging; she is the absolute expert and knows exactly what she is doing. And where she truly earned her GOAT status was during late-stage negotiations. When an unexpected lender issue cropped up at the last minute that would have caused other agents to panic, Carmen stepped in, took total control, and completely protected us. She is incredibly responsive, always a text away, and completely managed the emotional roller coaster of this move. She kept us grounded and minimized our stress from start to finish. We have already recommended her to everyone we know. Above all else, she is just wonderful to work with and makes you feel completely taken care of. We cannot recommend her highly enough!”

Glick Real Estate Associates

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

“We had the pleasure of working with Chris to purchase our first home, and we couldn’t have asked for a better realtor. As first-time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions throughout the process, and Chris was always quick to respond, providing clear and knowledgeable guidance every step of the way. Chris has a wealth of knowledge about the home buying process and remained patient, professional, and supportive from start to finish. We toured multiple homes, and even when a property wasn’t the right fit for us, Chris stayed optimistic and encouraged us to keep searching until we found the perfect home. His dedication, professionalism, and positive attitude made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and exciting. We are incredibly grateful for all of Chris’s hard work and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.”

Chris Davis

Berkshire Hathaway Preferred Realtors

“Elisabeth Braithwaite was a pleasure ro work with. She was right on top of everything.”

Elisabeth Braithwaite

Century 21 Masters

“Geoff was wonderful, and his unmatched availability and constant follow-up gave us complete peace of mind throughout the process, which was invaluable since we were handling everything remotely. Geoff is a true resource; the trustworthy people he recommended for our home updates did and are still doing great work, a testament to his professional network. He was a tireless advocate who fiercely protected our interests and worked diligently to secure exactly the property we wanted. Even after the closing, he continued to check in and provide advice—like helping us find a reliable contractor—demonstrating his commitment goes far beyond a typical transaction”

Geoff Rue

Compass

“Working with Kian felt like having a super organized, kind friend handle everything for us. He paid attention to the little details that matter to families and always checked in to be sure we were comfortable before moving forward. The whole process felt calm, honest, and really well managed, and we ended up with a result we are genuinely happy about. If you want someone who is patient, easy to talk to, and truly has your best interests at heart, Kian is exactly who you want on your side.”

Kian Rahmanian

eXp Realty

“Dan Hendrix was very communicative and cooperative with every aspect of the marketing and sales process for our house. He was always immediately available for questions or discussion. His advice on the local market conditions and his advice related to pricing and/or adjustments were spot-on and presented without bias but with appropriate caution and caveats. Excellent experience and highly recommended.”

Dan Hendrix

eXp Realty

“Aram Allen was an exceptional agent in selling my property. He is a great, honest person who worked quickly and efficiently to get the job done. His professionalism made the entire process seamless. Whether you’re looking to sell or buy, I highly recommend him.”

Aram Allen Kodzhavakyan

Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty

“As first-time homebuyers, my husband and I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor! From the very beginning, Skylar was incredibly communicative, walking us through every step of the process with patience and clarity. She always made us feel heard and was quick to address any questions or concerns we had. Her knowledge of the market and attention to detail made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. Thanks to her hard work, we found the perfect home! We highly recommend Skylar to anyone looking for a dedicated and reliable real estate professional.”

Skylar Woodring

Keller Williams | Golden Ticket Reality

“Debra was absolutely amazing. It took two years to find our dream home in Santa Barbara. We started looking while still living in Chicago, so she would take our children (who live here) to showings and communicate with us about what she thought of the properties. When we moved here she continued to send us listings and showed us dozens more homes. She wrote up several offers on homes that we were outbid on and never once showed frustration that the process was taking so long. We got to know Debra very well during this process and consider her a friend. She cares more about finding you the right home over making a sale. You will not find a more knowledgeable, attentive and trustworthy realtor in Santa Barbara.”

Debra Foley

Foley Real Estate

“In March 2020, we were fortunate to meet Abel just before the world shut down due to the pandemic. Buying a home can be challenging at the best of times, but the pandemic presented a unique set of rules and obstacles to navigate. Despite our numerous questions and concerns, Abel was a reliable, knowledgeable, and supportive guide every step of the way. He remained patient and attentive, and we were never made to feel like an inconvenience. Abel's dedication and hard work are truly admirable, and even years later, we continue to rely on him as a valuable resource for advice and information. We are grateful for his unwavering commitment to his clients and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a trustworthy and inspiring real estate agent.”

Abel Ramos & Jackie Potter

Compass

“Lee and Roylin treated me like family. Immediately, I could see that they had a high level of intelligence, experience, and expertise. They guided me past pitfalls and into the perfect purchase. The focus was never on the quick sale. The priority was to find my family a home that would be a comfort for years to come. Buying a home is complicated and there is so much that can go wrong. Having talented agents in whom I could really trust made all the difference.”

Roylin Downs

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California

“I contacted Agent Pronto and Heidi Parkins responded to my call within 5 minutes. She was nothing but helpful, caring and just all around wonderful. She knows what has to be done and does it. I'm recently widowed and Heidi was an angel sent to me. I couldn't have done any of this without her. She is the best and will always have a place in my life. She is a go getter, very professional and very ambitious and will make things happen for you. I can't say how much I appreciate and love her. She was with me every step of the process from selling to purchasing, and is still there helping me even after the purchase of my house. Heidi Parkins is top-notch in her field. I'd recommend Heidi for any of your real estate needs. Thank you, Heidi, for everything you've done to help me. You are truly the best!”

Heidi Lynn Parkins

CHAMPION Real Estate

“Excellent service and I would highly recommend to anybody looking for a new home. Knowledgeable in his line of work and very responsive and does everything he can to meet your wants and needs in a home.”

Joel Lobaina

Southland Properties

“Brandon is a great agent, he goes above and beyond. He’s the best agent I’ve worked with. If you’re looking for someone to help you find your home and really work with your needs, Brandon is your agent. He will be with you every step of the way and is very communicative. You can count on him.”

Brandon Utke

Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty

“We really lucked out when we met Monica. She is a real pleasure to work with and we couldn't have had a better experience. We presented her with a difficult transaction and there was a lot of behind-the-scenes communicating and navigating that she spared us from. She knows the area extremely well, knows the residents, builders, etc., and is well-liked by all. Monica will be our first choice when we sell/purchase property.”

Monica Payer

Shoreline Real Estate

“This was my second time using Kristin as a realtor, and there is a reason that I came back. The first time was as a buyer's agent, this time selling. The team of Kristin and Amy sold my house during a pandemic. That should be enough said! We listed my property 3 days before the "first" California shut-down and therefore were unable to host a single traditional open house. Leave it to Kristin and Amy to start innovating! They were the first realtors in town to start advertising virtual open houses, and they made it clear that COVID was not going to slow them down. Very innovative, motivated, and friendly realtors. Highly recommend.”

Kristin Hall

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

“Hello, Ryan worked very hard for my husband and I when we were looking to to buy a different house in Santa Barbara. He is honest and straight forward about things. I was always able to reach him to ask questions. I would highly recommend Ryan if you are looking for a good realtor. Sincerely, Kathy Baynton-Cox, Barker Pass Rd. SB”

Ryan Malmsten

SANTA BARBARA BROKERS

“Mike Herbert accomplished more for us in 24 hours then other agents can with a week. His energy, positivity and creativity is unmatched. We were in double escrow with a sale and a purchase. Mike synchronized everything down to the hour for an effortless move. He went above and beyond to help us understand the process. One lender declined our file and Mike set us up with another which successfully got us closed and funded in 10 days. He takes a personal interest in clients and never gives up. You will not find a harder working Agent! - Erik Stuenckel”

Mike Herbert

Douglas Elliman Of California

“Shawn is a well rounded professional in the Real Estate field. He strives to always give great customer service and is growing to be one of the best in his filed. Not only does he go the extra mile but he also gives great honest feedback and updates through out the transaction. It was a pleasure working with Shawn and I hope to do business with him again soon! Call Shawn!!!!”

Shawn Morey

The Real Brokerage