Santa Barbara County is home to 1,651 active real estate agents and 712 active real estate offices. There are 4 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 26 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 2,595 active and sold properties, with 220 reviews in total. This is a 6% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Buyer Review • 6 days ago

We started working with Gabe about six months ago while searching for our first home, and he was great to work with from the beginning. His communication was always prompt, and he even put together our offer over a holiday weekend to ensure we didn't miss an opportunity, which we ended up purchasing! :) Throughout the process, Gabe took the time to understand our needs and helped guide us toward homes that would be the right fit for us. As first time homebuyers, there were many moving parts and unfamiliar steps, but he made the experience feel manageable and straightforward. We truly appreciated his patience, knowledge, and guidance every step of the way. We would highly recommend Gabe to anyone looking to buy a home.
Brandon grew up in the area, and knows the ins and outs of the neighborhoods, their cultures, and takes the time to understand what you and your family need. He is an excellent communicator, and overall, a good person that is part of your team. He knows the business, what leeway there is to help negotiate offers, and what courses of action are available to you in any given situation. We hired Brandon because as buyers previously, we enjoyed working with him when he was the seller's agent. He's our realtor for life, now!
Brandon closed the sale of our condo in Santa Maria when things started to go outside of the plan. He remained calm and explained the process of closing escrow and removing contingencies with a lot of patience. He also has a good sense of humor to keep the transaction going. It was great to have a professional in my corner. I thought of other agents or maybe even selling by owner, however, I know I made a good choice with Brandon. He understands the psychology of both the buyer and seller's perspective on one of the most expensive purchases most people make. He created a win win for all involved. Thanks
Brandon did an amazing job and we would recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home!
Brandon did an amazing job and helped us every step of the way. He was very patient and understanding. We highly recommend him to anyone selling or buying a home!
Brandon represented us for a house sale in Santa Maria. We loved working with him. He was personable, knowledgeable and always helpful. We counted on him to provide solid advice and selling strategy and he definitely came through. His knowledge of the local market was outstanding. Brandon made us feel very comfortable and happy with our sale. I highly recommend using him!
Seller Review • 28 days ago

Kelly Knight is a consummate real estate professional who has successfully advised and assisted me with selling multiple properties. Kelly leads a skilled and responsive Team. Mike, Gabe and Becky provide excellent support from start to finish. Kelly's excellent communication skills kept me informed every step of the way. Her deep understanding of the market combined with timely data driven insights resulted in excellent and reliable advice. Kelly has earned the trust I have in her and her Team. If you are looking for an agent that delivers results with integrity and expertise Kelly Knight and her Team are an excellent choice.
We recently worked with Jason Francia and his team to sell our home in Santa Maria, California, and we still cannot believe how quickly everything happened. We had already purchased another home that fit our needs better, especially being single story, so we needed to get our current home sold fast. Jason helped us not only purchase our new home, but also created a strong game plan to get our existing property sold quickly and for top dollar. From the beginning, we trusted Jason’s pricing strategy, marketing plan, and experience. His marketing created immediate attention around the home and brought in multiple buyers right away. We officially went on the market on a Friday, received multiple offers almost immediately, negotiated and countered several offers, and accepted an offer by Wednesday. By Friday morning, we were fully sold and in escrow. The entire process from listing to getting the home sold happened in less than three days. To this day, we have never heard of a home selling that quickly from offer accepted to getting it closed. Jason told us that in all his years in real estate, he had never seen a home move that fast either. Him and his team truly worked miracles to make it happen, and we are beyond grateful for their communication, hard work, and dedication throughout the process. If you are looking to sell a home in Santa Maria, Orcutt, Nipomo, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, or anywhere on the Central Coast, we highly recommend Jason Francia and his team. They absolutely know how to market homes and get incredible results.
We sold our home in Santa Maria with Brandon and United Agents. They were professional, responsive, and very experienced in the market. Brandon provided solid advice and helped sell our home quickly. We are very happy with the service he provided.
We sold our home in Santa Maria with Brandon and United Agents. They were professional, responsive, and very experienced in the market. Brandon provided solid advice and helped sell our home quickly. We are very happy with the service he provided.
96% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 10% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
26 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 $1.4m, up 2% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 9% 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 105 reviews in Santa Barbara County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (Santa Barbara, 93105) have sold 403 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 283 property sales (7%) and Crmls at 233 property sales (6%).

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