Deborah, Kelsey and their team seamlessly guided us through the process of selling our deceased mother's home. From managing personal items (distributing, selling, donating), to upgrading the property, to marketing, we had a professional, experienced, caring team that offered perfect advice throughout. The house sold before it was listed on the MLS for above asking price...which was a shame in a way because Deborah produced a couple of great marketing videos! Having bought and sold several properties over decades we have never enjoyed such a caring and knowledgeable team working on our behalf. Deborah, Kelsey and their team set a very high standard.

Deborah is fantastic. She kept us informed all through the process and our house was sold within three days of the prep work being completed. She advised us of the work needed to make our house more marketable and helped us find contractors to do the work.

Deborah is fantastic. She kept us informed all through the process and our house was sold within three days of the prep work being completed.

Very responsive, and great to work with. Had a good experience working with Deborah and she made the process very easy. Everything was on time, she organized all of the details for me, and helped me through many decisions and took the time to explain all of the documents and processes. I was lucky to have such an experienced realtor and really appreciate all of the work she did for me. She always got back to me with questions and helped me through the stress of the process.

I am so grateful and indebted for the amazing job Deborah Samuel did in selling my home. Her special focus is on helping the elderly during times of transition. In my case moving to a senior community. I thought selling my home would be relatively straightforward unfortunately, several major problems where uncovered during inspection the least of which was replacing the roof and garage door making the whole experience enormously stressful for me. Deborah was by my side all the time reassuring me at every juncture not only in person but also by detailed written reports which included copies of both the inspectors report, and details and costs of repairs. Her supportive and positive demeanor helped me get through. Through her stellar marketing skills she showcased my home using professional photography, videos, aerial views, online exposure, open house, targeted outreach and compelling listing descriptions,. Every detail was handled thoughtfully and professionally. Considerable effort was made to ensure my home stood out in a competitive market. In addition to her marketing skills her communication, guidance and personal touch was inestimable. Always ready to offerer honest advice and suggestions throughout the process. She also went above and beyond in helping with the transition. Too my surprise I found her waiting to greet me when I arrived at my new residence. Deborah also arranged to have some of my favorite flowers and plants transplanted from my old home to my new place. Even after selling she keeps in touch always at the ready to help. It is my pleasure to recommend Deborah Samuel as a one of a kind highly knowledgable and dedicated agent in Santa Barbara - Goleta. Johanna

Working with Deborah made managing the sale of my property from 3,000 miles away much less stressful. She and her team handled all of the details, kept the process moving, and were always willing to answer my questions. Having someone local who could coordinate everything on my behalf gave me peace of mind during a complicated process. I appreciate all of the time and effort Deborah and her team put into making the transaction as smooth as possible.

I cannot recommend Deborah Samuel highly enough. The prospect of packing up and moving out of their home was overwhelming to my aging parents. Deborah and her team created a thorough plan and made it so we did not have to worry about all the countless details involved in the process. They kept everything moving forward, and kept everyone informed and, more importantly, at ease during this daunting life transition. This was invaluable. Even after my parents moved, Deborah continued to oversee everything from California. Thanks to her expertise, the property sold for full asking price in just five days. We are all so grateful for the work of Deborah and her team. We felt cared for the whole way through.

We are so grateful we had Deborah to help us purchase our first home! Deborah was a fantastic coach throughout the process, listening to what we wanted, giving us her real advice based on experience, and being incredibly proactive and responsive. As first-time home buyers, Deborah took the time to explain each bit of paperwork our first go around and even stayed up very late a few times to write us offers on highly sought after properties. We felt completely confident Deb had our best interests in mind and when telling other agents at open houses who are representative was we’d commonly get responses like “Oh good for you Deb’s the real deal.” We also just enjoyed hanging out with Deborah, hearing her inspiring story, sharing pieces of our lives, and we had lots of fun with baseball puns along the way. Can’t thank you enough Deborah!

Deborah is a professional in everything she does: communications are answered quickly and fully; her Market knowledge is based on 8+ years in this region; she negotiated a lower price on some of my fees. Overall, a top professional, one of the best. She has driven to succeed for you. It’s a blessing to know Deborah.

We had the pleasure of working with Deborah Samuel, a Senior Specialist Realtor in Santa Barbara, CA, over the past six months as we searched for the perfect retirement condo—and we couldn’t be more grateful for her guidance. Deborah demonstrated exceptional patience, professionalism, and deep knowledge of the Santa Barbara and Montecito real estate market. We wrote multiple offers, and she remained steady, strategic, and encouraging throughout the entire process. What sets Deborah apart is her understanding of the needs of senior homebuyers. She listened carefully to what mattered most to us and kept us focused, even when the process felt overwhelming. There were moments when we felt discouraged, but Deborah never gave up on us—her persistence and optimism made all the difference. Her construction background and attention to detail gave us confidence in evaluating each property, especially regarding long-term livability and potential maintenance concerns. When we found the right condo, Deborah’s negotiation skills ensured a smooth, successful escrow. She also connected us with trusted local professionals, making the transition seamless. If you are buying or selling in Santa Barbara, Montecito, or Goleta—especially as a senior or downsizing—we highly recommend Deborah Samuel. We are now happily settled and grateful she helped us find the perfect home.

Deborah performed above and beyond all expectations. She was a major help with all facets of the transaction as well as being a pleasure to work with.

Deborah was such a pleasure to work with. Unlike other real estate agents we've interacted with, you can tell that her heart is in it for the right reasons. She's kind, professional, extremely organized, and made the transaction process from start to finish enjoyable for everyone. We hope to work with her again some day.