David Kim helped us sell our family home which had been in the family for 5 generations. David and his team are highly professional with deep knowledge of the Santa Barbara market and larger real estate trends. He and his team are exceptionally personable and were responsive in a timely manner to any questions and concerns that came up along the way. Once our home was prepped and ready for sale, we were impressed by the outreach and publicity that garnered us offers within a week. We are forever grateful to the skill and guidance afforded us by David and his team. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you, David! (Lily) read more

David is the best realtor I have ever had. He is very professional, experienced, and efficient. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a good realtor. read more

David and his team were fantastic in handling the sales process, being proactive, handling communications, and in regular touch to guide us along the way to a quick and successful sale. Highly recommend and a professional and kind agent with equally good professional connections to sell our San Roque home. Highly recommend. read more

It was fantastic throughout the process of selling our family's house. David Kim was professional and dedicated. He kept us informed and addressed any concerns we had along the way. What impressed us the most was his willingness to go the extra mile. He coordinated repairs, staging, gardening, cleaning, to make our house more appealing to buyers. Thanks to your exceptional service, selling house was stress-free. We highly recommend David to anyone. read more

I've worked with many realtors over the years and David and Devin were just phenomenal; top notch. They are on the ball, super attentive and professional, knowledgeable, and so easy to work with. They made the process of buying a property remotely (from the SF Bay Area) super easy. We were able to use e-sign, video conference, phone, email, messaging, etc.. extremely efficiently and they went above and beyond to make sure things didn't fall through the cracks. Follow up continues to be great, even after closing escrow! David really worked hard to understand what I/my family was looking for and really personalized his approach to us as clients.... Can't recommend more highly a realtor in the SB area! read more

We have used David for both house purchase and house sale - he is the consummate professional. He is collaborative and considerate when we strategize our approach as well as thoughtful, thorough and detail oriented. Beyond knowing what is doing real estate wise (and he does!) he is a warm friendly and genuine guy who we really appreciate - he does the right thing by us for the transaction, not just about what will benefit him the most. Highly recommend. read more

When my wife and I first began working toward buying our first home, we didn't know what we didn't know. Working with David Kim and his team gave us the experience every home buyer would hope for. David is knowledgeable, considerate, honest, and encouraging. Whether things are working out exactly as you'd hoped, or you're finding road-blocks along the way, David has the right approach to coaching his clients through each step of the process. He guided us through challenges - including ones we didn't expect - and was instrumental in helping us reach our goal of home ownership. I can't recommend David and his team highly enough. A prospective homebuyer could not find themselves in better or more capable hands than those of the David Kim Group. read more

Our journey as out-of-state buyers was made incredibly smooth and successful, thanks to David. From the very beginning, David stood out with his warm approach, deep market knowledge, and genuine interest in helping us find a great home for our family. He was consistently available for discussions, no matter the day or time, making us feel fully supported across our different time zones. His guidance was not just professional but also personalized, reflecting a level of care and dedication that is rare to find. For anyone looking to buy or sell, especially from afar, David is the realtor you want by your side for the Santa Barbara market. read more

David helped our family relocate to Santa Barbara from the Bay Area and was an absolute joy to work with. He is an outstanding realtor--warm, engaging, responsive--and has unmatched knowledge of the Santa Barbara market. He is an experienced negotiator and will smoothly and skillfully guide you through all of the complexities of the home buying process. Further, if you are new to the area, he will help connect you to the resources that you need to settle into Santa Barbara. I have been running a successful business for 2 decades and can recognize above and beyond professionalism. Look no further, David and his team are the best!! read more

We cannot say enough positive things about David, but if we had to narrow it down to just a few things, our top 3 most valued things about our experience as first time home buyers in a difficult market were his strong communication skills, his knowledge base, and his willingness to go so many extra miles to help us seal the deal in a long, complicated transaction with a lot of twists and turns. We bought a fairly unique property that had some special needs related to the mortgage and renovations, and he connected us with referrals to the right local folks to get answers when he was outside of his expertise areas. We're truly grateful for his skill set, open communication, and persistence in helping navigate this transaction! read more

I reached out to David based on his online reviews for assistance locating a home in Santa Barbara, an area my partner and I had very limited familiarity with. In the first email I told him I hoped the reviews were accurate, and can now say confidently that they are. David worked with us in a difficult market for buyers with patience and professionalism throughout. He helped us learn the area and was extremely helpful pointing out potential pitfalls with various properties. Shopping long distance in a pandemic required us to rely on him heavily and he was more than willing to make all necessary accommodations. We are extremely happy with the outcome of our search and attribute much to the help and guidance provided by David. read more

David is by far the most helpful and resourceful real estate agent I have ever worked with. David was extremely patient with us as we searched to find a unique home for my family in Santa Barbara. He never rushed us. Instead, what we saw over the next few months was a deep commitment and interest in helping us identify the exact property we were hoping to buy. He helped perform the necessary diligence on the property, fought to ensure that we had the winning bid, and patiently worked with us to transition into the property. He is extremely professional and gives honest and sound advice. I wholeheartedly recommend David Kim. He will be my choice for every future property purchase in Santa Barbara. read more

Working with David and his team was easily the most enjoyable real estate experience I have ever had. He listens, communicates, and advises on such an elite level that I recommend everyone experience it if they are looking to buy or sell a property in the greater Santa Barbara area. I cannot recommend highly enough - just call him! read more

The quality of service David provides is outstanding. He helped us through a very tough home purchase and it was always 100% apparent that our interests were his primary concern. It's certainly possible that this this home purchase would not have worked out for us if we had chosen another agent. He personally took care of many things in order to make the sale amenable for both buyer and seller. He was also always available to talk through things, which was extremely helpful given the level of stress and anxiety that came with this particular sale. Further, David was an incredible resource while we were in escrow - chasing things down, reminding us of deadlines, meeting painters at the property, being there for deliveries. He is extremely generous in that way and many other ways. David gets my highest possible recommendation. read more

David helped us purchase a house during covid while we were living out of the area. He was exceptionally communicative, patient, and professional. We would definitely use him as our agent again! read more

David helped make moving from Boston to Santa Barbara as easy as possible. Not only did he have neighborhood expertise, but he listened and advised us based on the market. He was always available to answer questions we had and never stopped looking. Due to David's connections, we were lucky enough to find something off market which made our dream a reality. Make sure to look him up if you are ever in the market in SB! read more

David Kim is the BEST! We sold our condo to purchase a house in the middle of the pandemic. There were many twists & turns to be navigated. David was professional, transparent, knowledgeable, honest, kind, and patient. He went over & beyond any expectation we had. We would not be where we are without his expertise. We would recommend him to anyone! read more

We we've worked with many real estate agents and David is tops. His best trait is that he's very motivated. He found us our first home in Santa Barbara and he sold it for top dollar when we were ready to move on. It refreshing to find someone with integrity. He's extremely engaging to boot. A total pleasure with which to work. read more

Where do I start? Not only is David knowledgeable, responsive, and organized, but he has a unique and informative nature that calms "stressed out" buyers (my wife and I ;]) allowing us to learn and enjoy the journey. Couldn't have done it without him. He was instrumental! read more

David is a fantastic realtor. David helped me with my first home purchase in Goleta. He patiently explained every step of the home buying process and always made sure to keep me up to date. Throughout our many hours of interaction David was extremely helpful and made home buying a very fluid and easy process. Because I was buying my home remotely, I was unable to attend open houses for some properties. David took the time to visit and setup a video call to show me around the house and explain the benefits as well as shortcomings. He always had my best interests in mind and always worked hard to find good deals and negotiate the best price for me. I highly recommend David to any prospective home buyer/seller in the Santa Barbara area. read more

David is a class act. He knows the all the intricacies of California real estate law and practice, has the trust of his colleagues, and is a man of absolute integrity. He goes above and beyond the usual in the way he prepares and presents a property online and in person. He has represented us twice in buying and selling in Santa Barbara, and the way he managed the most recent sale led to many offers, all above asking. read more

A true professional! David Kim was a pleasure to work with from initial phone consultation, all the way through the sale of our home. David's knowledge of Santa Barbara and surrounding market was very helpful in setting a fair target price for our home. His modern marketing skills attracted interest in the home opening weekend. And his availability and open line of communication were key to a full cash offer on our home well above asking price. David seems to understand that sales go far beyond just results (which he excelled at). It's understanding people. We feel like we truly built a relationship with David through this process and would certainly use him again. read more

David is the best realtor I've had the privilege of working with in fifty years. He has the knowledge, personality, motivation, work ethic and contacts to have made my dream a reality. read more

All that is "real" is David Kim. He excels in his knowledge of real estate. We never felt alone when we were buying our new condo, David was always there when we reached out with questions. read more

We were moving from LA to Santa Barbara in the middle of the pandemic and decided to reach out to David for one reason: we liked his vibe. Turned out to be excellent intuition on my wife's part, as David and his colleague Devin were nothing short of incredible throughout our journey. David listened to us and helped us find the perfect opportunity, exactly what we were looking for, which makes him a saint as we weren't the easy, slam-dunk, thanks-for-the-turnkey-property type of couple. And when we finally found our diamond in the rough, David made the deal work and got us an executed contract within our price range, in a multiple offer scenario! In short: he crushed it. David and Devin continued the professionalism and over the top helpfulness through the inspections, negotiations, and closing. Couldn't have done it without them, and incredibly thankful for the serendipitous opportunity to work with this team. 10/10 would recommend and will work with again. read more

David is an excellent realtor. He is professional, energetic, honest, and knowledgeable. My husband and I worked with David twice now, once in 2009 when we sold our first home and again in 2010 when we purchased a condo. David gave us great advice on how to prepare our home for sale and worked diligently at open houses and appointments. We were thrilled when our house sold for a good price in a down market. When it came to looking for a new home to purchase, David showed us many, many, many properties. We never felt any pressure, but we did often feel like we were his only client. He was always patient and positive and excited to show us new homes, which made the process fun. When we purchased our condo on a short sale, it went smoothly and quickly. If there were ever any problems, he did the research and work to get them resolved promptly. David is more than our realtor, he is our friend. We will definitely use him for our next home purchase or sale, and we have and will continue to highly recommend him. read more

This man is so helpful!!! I was trying to find a place to start my business, although he can't help on this field, he helped me connected the right person who can directly help me! I love his passion and greatness !! Wonderful personality and great help!!! read more

David was awesome! At first we were looking at buying a home in Santa Barbara, but when our plans changed and we shifted our search to Ventura County, in our best interests David recommended an equally awesome local agent to help. David and the other agent worked together seamlessly to find us our property and negotiate a fair price. David gave us great advice throughout the process and communicated with us every step of the way. He was a strong advocate for us, making sure we got the best deal possible. Knowledgeable, friendly, professional- would recommend him highly! read more

I couldn't have asked for more working with David on my first home purchase. His knowledge of the local market and his ability to walk me through the entire process from selecting a home to signing the final documents, was above and beyond my expectations. He was extremely flexible and generous with his time, making a point to be available day/night/weekends for all of my questions and property visits. It was a pleasure working with someone who wasn't focused on just making a sale, and who purely had his client's best interest in mind at all times. I'd highly recommend anyone looking to buy, or sell for that matter, to give David a call. read more

David Kim is awesome! He provides a combination of knowledge, friendly service/advice, and high level of professionalism. David helped me sell a condo a few years ago and recently helped us buy our lovely home here in SB. David always answered our questions and was constantly providing us with updates on the purchase process. Thank you David for your patience and your ability to make home buying a great experience. - Torres Family read more

I haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting David in person; but I can tell you he has been nothing but helpful and delightful so far in our encounters. Grasping at straws, trying to find a solution to a real estate problem I've had in Santa Barbara, I reached out to David asking for help. Even though he had literally nothing to gain from my inquiry, he was so willing to help and point me in the right direction to get started. He even reached out a few weeks after to follow up! I can't say enough good things about this gentleman. Thank you! read more

David Kim was rude and condescending. My husband and I are looking at a second home in the Santa Barbara area. We called him to ask to be shown some homes. I guess our price point wasn't high enough. He dismissed our request. "You won't be able to find a home at that price ($500k-$750k)." We explained we weren't adverse to a condo. "Yeah. That's about all you're gonna get." Then he told us he could email us a link. I have 9 listings with houses in the area we want AT THAT PRICE POINT! RUDE RUDE RUDE! and he was truth challenged. Yeah... Sorry we aren't looking to spend a couple million. He gives Santa Barbara a bad name. read more

David puts his client first. He is professional and will work day and night for you. Whatever it takes to do right by the client. I've been the lender on a number of transactions of his. He communicates well with all parties and understands his loyalties. A trust worthy option for protecting the dollars you spend and educating you throughout. read more