Dusty is a real professional. He knows Santa Barbara and Montecito extremely well- and also knows the numbers underpinning real estate. He's not a throw stuff against the wall and see what sticks, he's methodical, patient, smart and intelligent. He's forthright and judicious. He has a lot of connections and references for the services you'll need and his after sale service is outstanding. FWIW, we've bought and sold over 10 houses in our lifetime, Dusty is number one. read more

We have worked with Dusty on 3 separate occasions over the past 10 years or so. First, he helped us find a great rental when we moved to Santa Barbara. Then, he helped us find a home to that we purchased in Hope Ranch. And most recently, he helped us sell our home. In each case, Dusty presented exceptional knowledge of the Santa Barbara luxury home market, provided excellent guidance, and most importantly, was really attentive to our needs, our input, and our timelines. Dusty is top notch in this business. read more

Working with Dusty, Greg, and their fantastic team was nothing short of a pleasure from the initial meeting to the closing of the sale. Their communication was professional, prompt, and clear. Their guidance and insights were invaluable and every suggestion was spot on. Their marketing and presentation of our home was world-class. They handled everything with precision and focus. On top of all of that, each member of the Dusty Baker Group is kind, motivated, polished, and enthusiastic. They exceeded all of our expectations. I recommend them - wholeheartedly - to anyone looking to find the right team to represent their home. read more

Outstanding. White glove service that can handle pretty much anything to prep, service, and close a high end property. Very polished and well coordinated professional team, they came very well prepared, well connected in Santa Barbara, prompt communication, excellent follow through. Beautiful marketing materials. A+ across the board, they earn their commission. Special callout to Greg who makes it a "dream team" with Dusty. read more

Working with Dusty and his team was far and away the best real estate transaction experience I have had in my life. They went above and beyond to ensure the process went smoothly and no stone was left unturned. If you are in need of a realtor in Santa Barbara I would look no further! read more

Dusty, Caitlin, and Jon were so amazing to work with and I felt like I couldn't have been in better hands. They are incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and made me feel so supported every step of the way. It was a privilege to be able to work with the best team in Santa Barbara to navigate the challenging goal and dream of owning a home in this amazing place. read more

We would never have found our dream home without Dusty (and Jon, of course!). We bought the perfect house and we were lucky as it was off-market. It was wonderful experience to be able to trust them 100%. We needed a lot of guidance through the process, and really felt that we were in great hands. Dusty was extremely knowledgeable about all the vendors and contractors that we needed, he was such a tremendous help. We always felt that he took his time with us and listened, he is a very genuine person and we always felt that he truly cared. Even after we closed, Dusty and Jon helped follow up with even more assistance navigating SB and making our new house into a great home. If you are looking for the best realtor ever . . . look no further, Dusty is fantastic! read more

Dusty is a fantastic realtor who combines tireless effort with an unparalleled knowledge base. Dusty stuck with us through a lengthy home buying process in an ultra competitive market, always keeping our best interests in mind. I was blown away by the level of service provided by Dusty and his team, supporting us in activities that I didn't even expect of a realtor. I highly recommend that anyone looking to buy or sell real estate within Santa Barbara leverage the expertise of Dusty and his team. read more

Dusty and team were instrumental in our purchase of a new home in Santa Barbara. We moved here from San Francisco and I never thought I could find myself in a more competitive market than SF but Santa Barbara didn't disappoint. It's a tough market to purchase a new home in and we found Dusty and Caitlin to be essential advocates in our search. It took us some time but we appreciate their perseverance and commitment to helping us buy a new home. We will happily work with Dusty and Caitlin on all of our future real estate transactions in Santa Barbara. read more

Our experience with Dusty couldn't have been better! He and his team went above and beyond for us. They were extremely professional, responsive, helpful, and personable. Most importantly though my husband and I felt like we could trust him, and valued the advice he provided to us throughout the home buying process. I highly recommend working with Dusty and his team! read more

Dusty went above and beyond representing my wife and I on a purchase of land in Carpenteria. It was a complex transaction with a ton of moving parts and due diligence involved, and Dusty was on top of every item. He responded quickly and is extremely knowledgable. I cannot recommend Dusty and his team enough, you will not be disappointed! read more

We met Dusty when we were moving from Boston to Santa Barbara in 2014. He helped us find the perfect house and did everything for us remotely: negotiations, inspections, closing and he made it unbelievably smooth. This summer we called Dusty again to sell the house. It was the peak of Covid-19 and California was about to enter fire season months early. We'd already moved out and again, Dusty did absolutely everything! He had the house cleaned and small repairs done, and brought in a fantastic stager and photographer. Our house sold quickly and everything was done online. Dusty is pleasant, charming, and he's done a wonderful job for us, both times from across the country. We highly recommend him. read more

Dusty, Jon, and Caitlin are the very best. Patient, intelligent, resourceful, persistent, knowledgeable, communicative, reliable, trustworthy, loyal, shrewd...all the qualities you hope for in an agent, but rarely find, when searching for a home, buying a home, and selling a home. Dusty is a local with experience buying and selling residential property of all types and price points in the greater Santa Barbara area. Needless to say, he really knows the market and knows how to take advantage of that irreplaceable experience. I highly recommend Dusty and his incredible team. read more

Dusty and his team are the epitome of professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy and committed real estate agents. Through every step of the process, whether selling or buying (or both), Dusty is completely on top of it. He is always quick to respond to questions, and he knows the Santa Barbara area like the back of his hand. My family has worked with Dusty on multiple occasions over the years, and I will highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy or sell in the SB area. I can't say enough positive things about Dusty and his team...and I don't need to, because he's already recognized as one of the Wall Street Journal's top 250 real estate agents in the country. If you're not using Dusty for your next real estate endeavor, you are missing out on the best of the best! read more

Dusty and his team -- Jon and Caitlin -- are truly the best in the business. They are A+ in every way: high integrity, excellent and kind people, and extremely knowledgeable about the Santa Barbara real estate market. They showed us a number of amazing properties, including a number of off-market opportunities, and helped us secure the home of our dreams. They went above and beyond in our transaction. We live out of town and they were probably on site a dozen times or more during the process helping with inspections, contractors, and other third-parties. They were extremely responsive as well and always provided excellent advice. We are thrilled to have partnered with Team Dusty and would eagerly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. read more

When my husband and I were ready to start looking for our first house we knew we needed a good agent to help us navigate through the very unfamiliar territory of buying a house. Dusty's reviews on yelp were so glowing it almost seemed too good to be true, but thank god we got in touch with him! Every nice thing that is said about him is true and more; he's efficient, kind, smart, and obviously loves his work. He knows Santa Barbara better than anyone and has only the best contacts in the business. Buying our dream house was a unique situation to say the least, and throughout the process he made us feel like we were his top priority even though he clearly is a very busy man! He was with us every step of the way, made himself available to us for all of our questions all the time and was always fun to work with. If you have any question about who you want on your side when you start the process of buying a house then ask no more and call Dusty Baker. I really can't imagine what the process would have been like without him, and now I get to wake up every morning to the most beautiful view! read more

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Dusty and his team are first class professionals. They managed every aspect of the transaction and dealt with all items that arose quickly and efficiently. I have done many real estate transactions over the years and Dusty is as professional as they come. He knows the people and the market in Santa Barbara inside out. I would not hesitate to recommend Dusty and and his team for any future transactions. read more

The experience working with Dusty and his team is nothing short of world-class. My wife and I spent months (years?) searching for the right home in Santa Barbara and every step of the way Dusty was knowledgeable, skilled, responsive, professional, patient, and took the time to help us understand what we really wanted. Even as our needs and goals changed, his understanding of the market, buying process, negotiating, referrals, appraisals, and everything in between often left us speechless. I couldn't recommend Dusty, Jon, and Caitlin more heartily. read more

Buying your first home is a really big experience and Dusty and his team made us feel so confident and assured throughout the whole journey. We are so thankful to have had Dusty on our side. If you're looking to buy in Santa Barbara, 10/10 recommend working with Dusty's Team. Not only were they extremely professional but also so kind and considerate to us throughout. read more

We were so fortunate to have found Dusty and his team to represent the sale of our home. They went above and beyond our expectations. We would highly recommend them. read more

Dusty, Jon and the whole team treated us with the highest level of professionalism and care. Couldn't be happier to have chosen to work with this group! read more

Based on previous experience, my attitude toward realtors in general was not positive. Then we met Dusty Baker, and he redeemed his entire profession in my eyes. I could never have imagined having complete equanimity about moving across the country and leaving the sale of our house in a realtor's hands, but with Dusty and his team, we did, with not a second thought about it. They are great people to work with. They answered every big and little question promptly and completely. We felt well-taken-care-of from our first meeting until closing. Dusty and his team are a joy to work with. read more

Dusty masterminded the sale of my mother's home from beginning to end. He had a plan and executed with precision and authority. He knew how to stage, market, price, position, and sell a great property--for an enviable bump over asking price. My one advice while working with Dusty is simply to listen to him carefully and do what he says. He's the pro. You won't regret it. read more

Working with Dusty and his team was simply a fantastic experience. He and the team are personable, yet incredibly professional, and they guided me comfortably through every aspect of my deal. He found me the absolute perfect property in an incredibly competitive market environment. How he did that is beyond me. Then he showed me his negotiation skills. Without his negotiation expertise I never would have had my offer accepted. Once we entered escrow, I felt extremely well taken care of throughout the escrow period and to the closing. In summary, I could not recommend Dusty and his team more. read more

I've known Dusty since he was a kid. High-quality and ethical man. I'd highly recommend him if you're looking for a real estate agent of exceptional character. He's a good man who's lived here forever. Trust him. read more

Short review: If you aren't using Dusty, the best you can hope for is second place. Longer review: Mr. Baker came highly recommended from a previous client. They described his uncanny ability to read a given housing situation correctly, as well as find the right housing fit. Mr. Baker has proven himself extremely competent in his chosen profession. He has a passion for what he does that extends beyond real estate being a simple 9 to 5 job. When we'd approach him with a house we found on the various online sites, he would already know about it, know the background of the house, the buyers, and usually have already talked to the selling agent. He is completely transparent, ethical, and honest in his dealings. To describe him in a word, it is "genuine." He took us on as clients, despite it being a much smaller sale than usual, but was committed to selling our place as if we were a 4 million dollar mansion. You can ask for no greater real estate agent in Santa Barbara than Dustin Baker. read more

Dusty helped sell my home and was amazing from start to finish. Since I live on the East Coast, he handled everything and kept me in the loop consistently. I really appreciated how he brought me multiple offers and advised me throughout the process. If you want a true professional as your real estate agent in Santa Barbara, Dusty is the one. read more

Realtors can promise you the world but, only a few deliver. Dusty told us he would provide 10 individual sales and marketing initiatives he delivered 15. We were not living in our Santa Barbara home when it sold. We did not have to return to Santa Barbara for the transaction as Dusty and his team took care of every detail. We strongly recommend Dusty! read more

Dusty is an amazing, knowledgeable (not to mention patient) realtor! Dusty took the time to truly understand our needs and our budget to find us the right home. His knowledge of the Santa Barbara market and his connections in the community were a huge benefit. I have bought and sold houses before but never has a transaction gone as smoothly as it did this time with Dusty. He is a professional through and through! Thank you Dusty for helping us find our dream house! read more

Dusty is a wonderful realtor that we had the privilege of working with when buying our first home in Santa Barbara. He is very professional and knowledgeable and was always available to answer questions and provide insight. He's deeply connected with the Santa Barbara area, which is a fantastic resource when researching inspectors, contractors, or anything else related to home-owning. We ended up closing on the house while he was out of the office on a special vacation, and was well taken care of by the rest of his team at Keller Williams. If you're looking for a responsive, friendly, professional, knowledgeable, honest, hard-working realtor, look no further than Dusty Baker! read more

My wife and I bought a condominium from Dusty. He is bar-none the best realtor in Santa Barbara. Smart, genuine, friendly, honest and always willing to go the extra mile. I am an attorney and a former realtor and I assure you that you will not find a more professional, professional. I would give him six stars if I could! read more

My husband and I are not novices when it comes to buying and selling homes, but as we are not from California, we weren't as familiar with the rules, the turf and the particulars of Santa Barbara. Dusty became our 'eyes' and our 'ears' to the level that we felt we were there with him and he with us the whole way through to closing and beyond. He's got the responsiveness, professionalism and mannerisms to make the very stressful process of home buying work to your distinct advantage. In fact, if I was a friend of yours and you asked me to help you locate a real estate agent in Santa Barbara who'd be hard working, caring of your concerns and diligent with every detail, I'd be recommending Dusty with the highest acknowledgment over several I'd been in touch with at the start. Don't hesitate to look him up- he's the real deal. read more

Having recently relocated to Santa Barbara, I was completely unfamiliar with the local real estate culture, never mind the various neighborhoods in Santa Barbara. Dusty helped me find my dream home, and I honestly didn't think that was possible in this market. I actually chose him based on the positive reviews here, and I discovered that every single positive thing written about him is true. He is one in a million. It's amazing that someone could be so genuine, professional, kind, and knowledgeable. If Dusty becomes your agent, I promise, you will count yourself lucky. He will find what you are looking for. read more

My husband and I have bought and sold many properties and subsequently worked with many realtors. Dusty is one of the best we have had the pleasure of selling a home with. He was by our side every step of the way. We always felt like we could lean on him, trust him and have faith that he would sell our home for the highest amount. He not only helped us with selling our home here but was very supportive and helpful with issues we were having buying another property (with a different realtor in a different city). This was not part of his job and he was not being paid for in any way for it but he spent a lot of time with us over it. We are so thankful that we have had Dusty in our corner. We see such great things for him in his future. He is not only a great realtor but a very honest and sincere person and I am more than happy to call him a friend now. -Justine read more

I recently closed on my first home in Santa Barbara and am happily moved in. As a first time home buyer it was important for me to have a real estate agent that was attentive and would help me feel empowered during what can feel like a really overwhelming process. Dusty was amazing throughout - and made me feel at ease during the entire process. He is competent, efficient, kind, and responsive. I felt like I had a true advocate during the entire process. He managed to help me navigate a tumultuous negotiation process over the condo that I had my heart set on - that landed me my dream first home property! I would highly recommend Dusty to anyone buying or selling property in Santa Barbara, and will definitely be utilizing his services for future home purchases! read more

Dustin is a top-rate real estate agent. He is more than competent, honest, and extremely hard working. You could not ask for a better person to work with as you make such an important financial decision. read more

I cannot imagine a better realtor than Dusty and his team! Not only is Dusty the nicest person ever, he is the best realtor in town (& the world?). Potential home buyers may wonder what kind of value realtors can bring when so much is accessible to them via redfin, zillow, etc. But Dusty always came to every open house with us and asked all the questions we didn't know that we needed answers to. He is so knowledgable when it comes to the SB area and homes/buildings in general which provided so much value for us when trying to find our next home. He always went above and beyond and even collected quotes for us on remodels/changes we wanted to make to the house before we even closed. He is also an expert negotiator and will put your best interests first. I will also add he is a joy to spend time with so it was great to look at houses with him every weekend! I HIGHLY recommend Dusty to anyone looking at buying or selling real estate in SB. read more

I just recently closed and moved into my first home. Dusty was a huge help through out the entire process. Never pushy, and helped us find a home that was right for us. Dusty and his team continued to support us from the beginning of our search to the end, even helping with the move after we closed! Thanks again, our process had some bumps in the road and some stress that was out of our control and Dusty and his team helped us navigate it as positively and smoothly as possible. Thanks! read more

We had the best experience using Dusty for selling our home and buying a new one. Dusty works very hard, he did a fantastic job marketing our home, and he guided us along with anything we had questions about or needed. He did all of the leg work for us and we trust him 100%. Dusty is very smart, kind, and honest- an all-around great guy! There is no doubt we will definitely use Dusty again for our next home sale/ purchase. read more

Dusty was highly recommended to me and he far exceeded my expectations. His networking skills and market knowledge made it possible to sell my home in 1 day! He then quickly found me the perfect replacement property a few days later. His negotiation skills are excellent and he expertly guided me through both buy and sell transactions. Dusty is honest, hardworking, trustworthy, and dependable. I highly recommend Dusty for your real estate needs. read more