Santa Barbara County is home to 584 active real estate agents and 730 active real estate offices. There are 6 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 20 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 2,692 active and sold properties, with 202 reviews in total. This is a 9% increase compared to the previous 12 months.
We truly appreciate all the time and effort Brandon put into selling my mom’s home in a challenging market. Like any process, there were a few bumps along the way, but things came together, and we’re grateful for his persistence and commitment to getting the home sold. Thank you for sticking with us throughout the process and helping us reach the finish line. We appreciate all your hard work!
We were very pleased with the successful sale of our home in Orcutt. Jason helped us navigate a quick sale, with a good cash offer received before our home even officially went on the market. The professional photography and video he arranged were excellent and showcased our home beautifully. We appreciated the opportunity to avoid a lengthy listing period and move forward with our plans. We're grateful for Jason's work in bringing the transaction to a successful close and are very happy with the outcome.
I've now worked with Gary on three different transactions. Every one of them has been made smoother because of his deep knowledge of Santa Barbara and connections within the community. He knows exactly when to push and understands local real estate law better than most. This makes the contract process, the offer process, and the close process so much smoother. The style is just right, and he does a wonderful job.
We had known Jason Francia for years and always knew that eventually we would need to sell our home and purchase another one. The biggest thing for us was finding the right home before making that move. Over the years, Jason showed us several properties, but we were willing to wait until we found the right one that really felt right. When that home finally came along, Jason helped us negotiate the purchase and were able to get it. Once we purchased our new home, it was time to sell our home in Orcutt. The market had shifted some, so we knew we needed to be patient and realistic with the process. Eventually, we received an offer. It wasn't necessarily the number we were hoping for at first, but Jason walked us through the entire offer, the terms, and the bigger picture. After talking everything through, we realized it was the right offer to help us accomplish what we needed to do and move forward. There were a few bumps in the road during the transaction, but Jason and his team helped us navigate everything and kept the deal together. We had always trusted Jason's professionalism and knew that he and his team would take care of us and do everything they could to get our home sold. We're very happy we chose Jason Francia and the Francia Team and we would absolutely use them again.
Very professional, experience and knowledge of housing market. Worked diligently with us to understand our goals and expectations. Patiently guided us through the process and directed us on what and what not to do prepare your house for the market. Had the contacts to make it all happen stress free. I honestly feel that his patient, calming demeanor pared well with his professionalism to help us get the most value for our house. I very much recommend Brandon.
Brandon and his team were hands-down the best agents we have ever worked with. They are immensely knowledgeable about the local area, so we were grateful to have their guidance coming from out of state. They made the entire process worry-free and took the time to ensure we had all the answers we needed. Brandon and his team are extremely responsive, thorough, attentive, and professional — and we couldn’t be more grateful for their help in finding our lovely home.
Brandon and his brother Holden were an outstanding team. From beginning to end, they were cordial, respectful, attentive, and put service before self. Brandon answered all our questions with care and ensured we were taken care of. His recommendations, attention to detail, and commitment to his craft helped us acquire our dream home. He treated us like family and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect realtor.
We couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent to help us both buy and sell our home. From start to finish, Jessica was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and truly had our best interests at heart. What we appreciated most was how easy Jessica was to work with. We never felt pressured and always felt like we had someone in our corner. Her expertise, attention to detail, and genuine care made a huge difference during two very important transactions for us.
I chose Jason Francia from Francia Team to sell my house in Orcutt. I had not met Jason but knew of him from my circle of bicycling friends. I always thought when the time comes to sell I would like to meet him & Michelle. When my neighbors needed to sell quickly they asked me who I might choose? I told them I was personally leaning towards Jason. They contacted him late on a Friday afternoon & he was at their house Saturday morning prepared with a market analysis of their home. They listed with Jason & the house sold in three days, closed escrow in 30 days. Their experience with Francia Team was great. This made a good impression on me so I also decided to contact Jason when I was ready to sell. He showed up on time for our initial appointment prepared & walked away with a signed contract. I told him it would take me a few weeks to prep the house but I was motivated. Due to health issues I needed this sell to happen ASAP. There were many things I needed help with as I prepared the house & he assured me his team would help me. He told me whatever I needed to just ask. I can honestly say he was true to his word. Every time I asked for help someone from his team showed up for me. I accepted an offer within five days & closed escrow in 40 days. The best part of Francia Team is they are truly a team. Nothing goes on or happens without the whole team hearing or being a part. Makes it easy to contact any one on the team & get an answer to your questions or guidance on anything immediately. They are fast, quick & sharp. They know the market in the Santa Maria, Orcutt area well. There was never any time wasted. From the moment I let the team know my house was ready for market they were on it! I was extremely happy with the service I received & would highly recommend Francia Team to anyone wanting to sell or purchase a property in the Santa Maria or Orcutt area. Thank you Team Francia it was a pleasure working with all of you.
Seller Review • about 1 month ago

Kelly Knight our realtor, who lead with competence and resourcefulness, had an amazing communication style that made us feel so comfortable. Her background in law also gave us an edge on the legalities that came with the sale . She also marketed our home beautifully using staging, high tech video production and photography, exceeding our expectations. All of these ingredients lead to the sale of our home at full price. Selling a home in the current market can be challenging and requires a realtor to have a lot of grit and experience, because buyers today are much more savvy and informed. Please think hard on who you will trust to sell your greatest investment , your home . Each member of the team carries very significant responsibility’s and Kelly has a dynamic team that represents her in her excellence. Choose Kelly Knight . We are so glad we did . Vic and Barbara Batastini
93% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 5% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
20 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Santa Barbara County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Santa Barbara County is $1.48m, up 3% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.
Santa Barbara County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 100 reviews in Santa Barbara County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (Santa Barbara, 93105) have sold 438 properties, which accounts for 10% of the property sales in Santa Barbara County. This is followed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (Santa Barbara, 93108) with 279 property sales (6%) and Village Properties at 277 property sales (6%).

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