Coldwell Banker Realty, Santa Barbara

3938 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  •   5   (36 reviews)

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About Brooke
Brooke Townsend is a highly experienced residential real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Realty, serving San Luis Obispo County and surrounding areas including Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. Licensed in California since 1978 (CA DRE #00813881), Brooke has completed nearly 500 transactions totaling approximately $250 million in career sales, averaging about 15 sales per year with an average sales price of $1.1 million. Brooke specializes in residential family homes, coastal properties, and rural estates, with additional expertise in equestrian properties, agricultural properties (including vineyards and olive groves), mobile homes, and raw land. She works extensively with buyers and sellers navigating VA loans, probate and trust sales, and 1031 exchanges, including transactions involving out-of-state properties such as the U.S. Virgin Islands. A graduate of Cal Poly with a degree in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Brooke brings a rare depth of knowledge to both residential neighborhoods and rural properties. She is particularly well known for her property preparation expertise, guiding sellers through research, inspections, reports, repairs, improvements, and staging. Her experience includes managing the complexities of septic systems, wells, surveys, roads, and easements, allowing properties to enter the market with clarity and confidence. Brooke’s professional credentials include Certified Luxury Property Specialist, Women’s Council of Realtors member with the Performance Management Network designation, and Trusted Ramsey Pro Agent. She has earned Coldwell Banker’s Sterling and Diamond Awards and ranks in the top 11% of Coldwell Banker agents nationally and the top 15% locally by production. She previously served on the San Luis Obispo Board of Realtors (2017–2022) and currently serves on the Ethics and Professional Standards Committee. Clients consistently provide 5-star reviews across Google, Zillow, Realtor.com, and other platforms, frequently citing Brooke’s trustworthiness, market knowledge, negotiation skills, and approachable, easy-to-talk-to style. She is known for building long-term relationships that extend well beyond a single transaction. Outside of real estate, Brooke is a lifetime member of the Morro Bay Yacht Club, a former summer sailing program volunteer, and an active member of the Back Country Horsemen Association. She enjoys horseback riding on the Central Coast beaches and remains deeply connected to the communities she serves.
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Coldwell Banker Realty, Santa Barbara is a real estate office. They have 36 verified reviews with an average rating of 5 stars.

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  5  
43 reviewsacross 11 different locations, showing 6.
8 months ago
Brooke was incredible throughout our entire home buying process

Brooke was incredible throughout our entire home buying process. Being a first time buyer is intimidating, but she made the experience feel like a breeze. Tackling every question that we had with speed and care, to put our minds at ease. We couldn't be happier having Brooke on our team and would 1000x recommend to anyone looking to buy/sell in the future.

Brooke Townsend

Brooke Townsend

  5   (43 reviews)
8 months ago
Best agent ever

Brooke is the most knowledgeable agent ever! Her vast experience in the real estate market is second to none which makes her expertise invaluable. The comps she prepared gave us an excellent idea about what our asking price should be. Her recommendations about pre sale preparation were right on the money. We absolutely love her and would highly recommend her to anyone! She gave the selling of our home her full attention including handling of details even after we moved out! She kept us informed at every step in the process. She has contacts for every aspect of preparing a house for sale. Brooke goes above and beyond what one expects from an agent.

Brooke Townsend

Brooke Townsend

  5   (43 reviews)
11 months ago
Brooke is highly skilled and would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell property

I’m happy to share my strongest endorsement of working with Brooke! In my first meeting with Brooke, it was clear that she really understood my priorities and was quickly and efficiently able to tailor a search for a Los Osos home. We found an ideal home and Brooke advised me through the process in a way that set us up for the most competitive offer. The escrow process was smooth, thanks to Brooke’s well-timed communication, and she provided support through some bumps in the road with the mortgage process. I would highly recommend working with Brooke as either a seller’s or buyer’s agent. Her experience, knowledge, and connections in this area can’t be beat!

Brooke Townsend

Brooke Townsend

  5   (43 reviews)
11 months ago
The best realtor I have ever worked with

I hired Brooke Townshend to handle the probate sale of my parents’ 20-acre property near Los Osos, CA—a unique, rural family farm that required just the right buyer. Preparing it for sale was a complex undertaking, made even more challenging by the fact that I live 300 miles away and have a demanding work schedule. I needed a Realtor who could manage nearly everything on my behalf, and Brooke exceeded all expectations. Brooke brought deep knowledge, tireless dedication, and unwavering integrity to every step of the process. Her experience with rural properties—wells, septic systems, unpaved roads, and creek crossings—proved invaluable. She also had a reliable network of local professionals who handled everything from repairs and cleanup to fire hazard abatement and inspections. Her pricing and marketing strategy was spot on. We received multiple cash offers within the first week—far better than the months-long listing I had anticipated. Thanks to Brooke, I was able to manage 99% of the transaction remotely from San Jose, and my siblings and I were thrilled with the outcome. I’m truly grateful to have worked with Brooke and recommend her without reservation.

Brooke Townsend

Brooke Townsend

  5   (43 reviews)
about 1 year ago
Brooke was excellent on all aspects of buying this house .

Brooke just went above and beyond to help us with this purchase of this property. She sold our house got us in early on the purchase of the new house and helped with all the questions we had. ( and we had a lot ) We would definitely seek her out again with any of our future needs. Excellent Experience!!!!!!

Brooke Townsend

Brooke Townsend

  5   (43 reviews)
over 1 year ago
Smart, Experienced, Patient and Skillful

We worked with Brooke for more than a year trying to find the right property. When a couple offers didn’t materialize, she insisted that we’d find the right house which we did. She’s a straight shooter and her honest feedback helped reassure us through the ups and downs of property shopping. I can fully recommend Brooke and will definitely work with her again.

Brooke Townsend

Brooke Townsend

  5   (43 reviews)
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