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Featured Reviews for Real Estate Agents in Santa Barbara, CA

Realtor and EcoBroker at Village Properties
Real Estate Agents in Santa Barbara, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars13 April 2020
“We worked with Elizabeth to complete the purchase of our first home in December 2019. She made the entire home buying process a breeze. She knows the industry inside and out and her experience with buying and selling in our particular neighborhood really showed. As first time home buyers, it was relieving to have someone who could answer any question in a heartbeat and provide sound advice through the process. We loved working with her and would recommend her highly!”
Ruth Ann Bowe, Realtor
Real Estate Agents in Santa Barbara, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars25 September 2016
“Ruth Ann is always so professional in everything she does and we appreciate her expertise on being a realtor. She has helped navigate our way thru this real estate market.”
Dianne and Brianna Johnson | Village Properties
Real Estate Agents in Santa Barbara, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars3 August 2014
“What a team they are! Dianne and Brianna Johnson sold my house in California on the first showing. They then proceeded to do all the necessary work to get it to closing while my husband and I were out of town. I would highly recommend them to you if you are thinking of selling or buying a home in Santa Barbara, California.”
Coldwell Banker Property Shoppe
Real Estate Agents in Santa Barbara, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars23 January 2014
“I have worked with Erik personally on my own projects and through referrals. Each experience with Erik has been the highest level of professionalism in this industry. Erik, delivered on time and more than we expected on our home. I have referred Erik to several of my personal friends and he has made their dreams come true. Erik listened to what our needs were and fulfilled all my expectations! I would refer Erik over and over.”
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties
Real Estate Agents in Santa Barbara, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars23 January 2019
“Julia is a joy to work with and a true professional. She brings extensive experience and knowledge to both buyers and sellers in the Ventura area real estate market. (I know because she handled both the sale and purchase of property for me.) Julia responds quickly to texts, emails and phone calls. She is also a very nice person, one that you would want as a friend and neighbor. I recommend Julia without reservation to anyone looking to buy or sell property in the Ventura area.”
Ashley Q Anderson Realtor
Real Estate Agents in Santa Barbara, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars24 March 2014
“Ashley Anderson was our realtor when my wife and I sold her condominium. He did an outstanding job by helping us with appropriate pricing for the market, conducting open houses, negotiating the final selling price, and monitoring progress throughout the transaction. He also showed us other properties on the market that were similar to ours so that we could see for ourselves how well our property compared. He kept us informed every step of the way. I very much appreciated his help and recommend him without reservation.”
JohnandShawnBaker-Realtors®-Berkshire Hathaway
Real Estate Agents in Santa Barbara, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars17 April 2018
“Shawn, of John & Shawn Baker Homes/Berkshire Hathaway Realtors, have introduced me to clients who have purchased homes through them, that needed updating or remodeling work. She cares for her clients after the sale, and is a great resource for their needs. I would highly recommend her as a realtor. Cathryn-Interior Reflections”
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Why Hire Real Estate Agents on Houzz?
206Local Pros on Houzz Who Serve Santa Barbara, CA
3,600+Total Number of Reviews Left by Homeowners
A property sale in Santa Barbara, CA can be a tense, thrilling, and exhausting experience - often all at once! One thing you can be sure of, a successful home purchase or sale nearly always starts with a good real estate agent or broker.

Real Estate is a complex and dynamic area of work that demands experts to stay informed about rules and regulations as well as the Santa Barbara, CA market. As you can imagine, agents and brokers vary as much as the properties they sell. You'll need to be as savvy in selecting a realtor as they are in getting you the best price.

What Does an Agent or Broker Do?


Although the terms “agent” and “broker” often are used interchangeably, they’re not the same thing. Generally, a broker must have more specialised education as well as licensing, and as a result is legally authorised to execute a real estate transaction. Brokers usually play a more administrative role in the real estate process. An agent, by contrast, is a salesperson hired by a broker to interact with and handle the legwork for the clients.

When you're looking to buy a home, a buyer’s agent represents a home buyer or seller in a real estate transaction. A buyer’s agent will find Santa Barbara property listings that match your needs, works with the seller’s agent to schedule showings and accompanies you on visits to tour the home. If you’re interested in the house, the agent handles price negotiations and other terms of the sale, and coordinates the appropriate paperwork.

If you are engaged in a home sale, a seller’s agent will help you determine a listing price for a Santa Barbara, CA property and can suggest repairs, upgrades and staging ideas to boost the home’s appeal. He or she is in charge of marketing the house to prospective buyers and other agents through signage, websites, print ads, open houses and other methods. As with a buyer’s agent, a seller’s agent represents you in negotiating the sale.

Questions to ask a prospective agent or broker:


  • How long have you been in the business?
  • How long have you worked in this area?
  • Do you work full time or part time in this business?
  • Do you represent buyers or sellers exclusively, or both?
  • What are your professional affiliations?
  • For sellers: How will you market my home?
  • For buyers: How will you find homes that might interest me?
  • Have you had recent sales in the neighborhoods that I might interested in?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • What license(s) do you have?
  • How do you charge?
  • What do your services include?
  • Will I be working with anyone else?

Find an agent or broker on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to California agents and brokers. If you’re in the market to buy or sell a home, you may be interested in hiring other professionals as well. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of real estate agents: Home Stylists and Property Staging, Photographers.