Santa Barbara County is home to 584 active real estate agents and 743 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 2,690 active and sold properties, with 210 reviews in total. This is a 13% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Jason Francia and I originally connected over a phone call when I was looking to buy a home in Lompoc. From the beginning, we knew we needed to find the right house because we had some specific things we wanted to do with the property and needed the right space. Jason was extremely patient with us. He showed us a lot of homes and never made us feel rushed. Each showing helped us figure out what worked, what didn't, and ultimately eliminate the wrong homes until we found the right one. When we finally found the house we wanted, things got a little tricky because we actually had to write the offer before we could see it in person. We decided to move forward knowing there would probably be some negotiating once we got further into the process. That's where Jason really went to work for us. He negotiated a substantial reduction in the purchase price, got us a lot of seller credits, and negotiated for the sellers to complete the necessary pest work and repairs. There were definitely some bumps along the way, but Jason and his team handled everything and kept us informed throughout the entire process. We're so excited to officially be first-time homeowners! Jason and the Francia Team were always available when we had questions and walked us through everything from beginning to end. We're really happy we had Jason representing us and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home in Lompoc, California. He really got it done for us. Thank you once again for entrusting us with your real estate needs. Your feedback means the world to us!
Living overseas in Germany, it was important for me to find someone I could trust to handle the sale of my home in Santa Maria while I was out of the country. The funny thing is, Jason Francia was actually the listing agent when I originally bought the home years ago. I remembered seeing how he worked during that transaction, and over the years I had also heard great things about Jason and the Francia Team from several friends. When it came time to sell, I reached out to Jason to hear his thoughts and his plan. My property manager had also recommended another real estate agent, but after speaking with both, there was a noticeable difference in the level of knowledge Jason had about the Santa Maria real estate market and the surrounding area. That local experience really made Jason and his team stand out. Even with me being stationed in Germany, Jason took the time to explain everything, including the pricing strategy, marketing plan, and what he believed we needed to do to get the home sold. Communication was great throughout the entire process, which made it much easier handling everything from overseas. We put the home on the market and received offers within the first week. Jason helped negotiate the price and terms we were looking for, and we were able to successfully get the home closed. I’m extremely happy with how everything worked out and would absolutely recommend Jason Francia and the Francia Team to anyone looking to sell a home in Santa Maria, California, especially if you need someone you can trust to handle everything when you are out of the area.
We knew we wanted to sell our home in Lompoc because we were planning to move out of state, but timing everything correctly was really important to us. We had heard about Jason Francia, reached out to him and his team, and set up an appointment for him to come over and walk us through the process. We had interviewed a couple of different agents, but one thing that stood out with Jason was his focus on helping us get the most amount of money while doing the least amount of unnecessary work to the house. That was really important to us. He explained the pricing, the selling strategy, what we should and shouldn’t spend money on, and what the entire process would look like. After going through everything with him, we felt comfortable moving forward with Jason and the Francia Team. One of the best parts was that they were able to get us an offer before we even had to put the home on the market. Showing the house would have been difficult for us with our pets, our family, and a hectic work schedule, so being able to avoid that made a huge difference. There were a few bumps in the road during the transaction, but Jason and his team helped us work through everything and kept us moving forward. We were able to get the home sold and even negotiated a free rent-back, which gave us the extra time we needed to finish packing and get everything out of the house before our move. We’re so happy we worked with Jason Francia and his team and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to sell a home in Lompoc.
Seller Review • 12 days ago

When my mom's Santa Barbara home needed to be packed up, prepared for the market, and sold, Kelly Knight and her dream team offered exceptional skills that made navigating the enormous task perfectly manageable. They organized professionals to conduct an estate sale and pack up everything that was not sold. They worked with contractors to improve the home and get it ready for market. The created beautiful marketing material and distributed in all the right places, and after just two weeks on the market, my mom's home sold to a lovely family who will continue to treasure it!
I had the pleasure of working with Gary to successfully close two escrows! Gary is incredibly knowledgeable about the market, and his professionalism and responsiveness to calls and emails throughout the entire process made everything seamless. I was especially impressed by his negotiation skills and his dedication to helping me find the right home and cross the finish line. Gary’s team is also a pleasure to work with and is always willing to help. I would highly recommend Gary to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
I found Jason Francia and The Francia Team after doing research online and reading their reviews. I am the executor of an estate in probate, and it included a property in Santa Maria, CA. I live out of state and needed a real estate agent who could help me handle everything from start to finish. Jason gave me a clear game plan and helped coordinate getting the property emptied out, professionally cleaned, and ready to sell. He explained his marketing process and kept everything moving even though I wasn’t there to participate. Once the home hit the market, we received multiple offers the first weekend and were in contract just a few days later. The property sold quickly, which was exactly what I was hoping for. I had a great experience working with Jason Francia and The Francia Team and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to sell a home in Santa Maria.
I’ve known Jason Francia for over 10 years, so when it was time to sell my home in Santa Maria, California and move out of the area, I reached out to him. After interviewing other real estate agents, I decided to work with Jason Francia and The Francia Team. We sat down, talked through what I wanted to accomplish financially, and came up with a clear game plan for selling my home. Jason’s marketing, communication, and approach gave me confidence throughout the process. If you’re looking for a Santa Maria Realtor or are thinking about selling a home in Santa Maria, I would definitely recommend Jason Francia and The Francia Team.
Seller Review • about 1 month ago

Kelly and entire Team were amazing and helped walked my sibling and myself through the difficult process of repairing and selling our parents home. Kelly was open and honest with kindness about realistic repairs for the home, and her knowledge and experience was successful in the sale the home. Her team stayed in contact with me about the process and provided ongoing updates.
Era has represented me multiple times over the past 20 years as a buyer and seller. I asked her to provide a market valuation to sell my home. She was very responsive, worked with my schedule, had professional pictures taken, and listed my property right away. I received multiple offers but they were lower than I had anticipated. I work in the real estate industry, so I contacted my lender and asked if the potential buyer could assume my FHA loan balance with a 3% interest rate. The lender said our loan was assumable so I discussed this with Era. I had received three offers from the same buyer. I asked Era to speak with the buyer’s agent and present the assumption scenario. Era helped me negotiate the terms with the agent and buyer. We agreed on a reasonable purchase price and went into contract. The buyers assumed my loan balance, secured an incredibly low interest rate, and payment. We were both satisfied with the outcome. Era was professional by every sense of the word. She was kind, knowledgeable, honest, respectful, reliable, and diligent throughout the entire transaction. I have learned that not all real estate transactions are the same, and it takes a special agent looking out for your best interests. I would highly recommend Era Polly if you are looking to buy or sell your home on the Central Coast. I will hire her again to purchase my next property.
Era is born and raised in Orcutt and has wonderful knowledge of the area and market. On the day we signed to list the house she already had a camera crew out taking pictures of the property and had contacted several realtors in the area. We had buyers looking at our property the next day (2 sets on Wed., 3 on Thurs., 2 on Fri. and 2 on Sun). Sunday night we had 3 offers, from signing to accepting offer 6 days and closing 2 weeks later.
95% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 4% 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 $1.45m, up 3% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 12% 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 102 reviews in Santa Barbara County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (Santa Barbara, 93105) have sold 415 properties, which accounts for 9% of the property sales in Santa Barbara County. This is followed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (Santa Barbara, 93108) with 293 property sales (7%) and Village Properties at 243 property sales (6%).

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