As the owner of a local home inspection company with over 20 years serving the Santa Barbara…read morecommunity, I've had the opportunity to work with Kyle Richardson and The Richardson Team on hundreds of real estate transactions over the years, and they are among the most knowledgeable and professional real estate teams in Santa Barbara. One of the things that stands out most is the generational depth of experience behind their work. Their understanding of the Santa Barbara market comes from decades of professional stewardship serving local real estate clients, and that depth of knowledge shows in the high-caliber guidance and strategy they bring to each transaction. I've been involved in many of their transactions over the years and have seen firsthand how much they prioritize transparency and truly advocate for their clients. They take the time to ensure buyers and sellers fully understand the condition of a property and the decisions they are making along the way, always advocating for their clients' best interests at every step. The Richardson Team represents the very best of professionalism in our local real estate community. I'm always glad when we have the opportunity to work together and would confidently recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home in Santa Barbara. -- Shelby Hendrix HouseMaster Home Inspections

I have dealt with several managing agents in the past. Richardson are on top of things. If there is…read morea problem, they take care of it. Michelle, our agent is very caring and attentive. She very caring, gives personal attention to our needs and follows up in a timely manner.

Never do business with this property management company…read more Did not allow walk through with the owners when the tenants left. Refunded deposit and never gave an itemized statement to the owber.. Allowed tenants to change locks without notifyiung owner. Requests made several times for itemized refund. Never recieved.

Debbie Murphy is extremely rude and unprofessional. She is a terrible property manager and should…read morenot be given responsibility over someone else's home.

I will not be suggesting my boyfriend rent from these people. Absolutely rude when asked a very…read moresimple question. He starting spitting out industry jargon. I asked what that meant and he yelled at me saying "I'm not going to do a market analysis for you" three times. Everytime I said "I didn't ask you to". I clarified the third time that I'm a home owner and in the medical industry and do not know what he meant when he said I could to a market analysis. I said I'm not a landlord and do not know what that means. He continued to argue. What a jerk! Literally that was so unnecessary that I never yelp review but this interaction deserves to let renters know these people are unprofessional. So, rude! Way to chase away potential renters willing to pay above market value when a vacancy is available. If he would have stopped talking over me like the arrogant man he was, he would know we are flexible with an open timeline in the next six months. What a fool. Good doing business with you, never.

I've emailed and contacted through a rental app, but all I get is a seemingly automated email…read moreresponse.

I highly recommend West Property Management. Richard was incredibly responsive, professional, and…read morefriendly throughout the entire process. Although my situation unexpectedly changed and I no longer needed property management services, he was very understanding and even agreed to terminate the contract despite it already being signed for a few days. That level of honesty and customer care really stood out to me. If I ever need a property manager in the future, Richard will absolutely be my first call.

I highly recommend West Property Management. They truly deserve five stars! Richard is absolutely…read moregreat--professional, responsive, and makes dealing with any issue completely stress-free. Excellent service overall.

Greedy greedy greedy…read more Stay away. You want someone who has your best interest. John Thyne only cares about his pocket book. Use someone else. There are plenty of realtors out there. Don't use this company. One of the worst experience that I ever had. Thanks for reading.

This is our second experience working with Kevin Goodwin, and we are so grateful for his services!…read moreHe is the best realtor around. He made sure that all of our concerns and questions were addressed throughout the process of selling our home, and was able to assuage any concerns we had. He made the whole process run so smoothly and expertly. Thank you Kevin!

Integrity and Experience Matters and Dillon has that for sure. I have worked with him on…read moretransactions in the past and he was always reliable and knew market conditions. I am happy to recommend him to anyone needing real estate services.

From the owner: Local real estate expert specializing in home buying, home selling, home tours, market analysis,…read morehome search, investment properties, luxury real estate, commercial real estate, property search, listing appointments. Serving: Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Summerland, Solvang.

I've been a tenant with 101 Property Mgmt for several years now, and I've had nothing but positive…read moreexperiences. Their customer service is top-notch--they're always responsive, professional, and genuinely helpful whenever I have questions or need assistance. Maintenance requests are handled promptly, and the staff always treats residents with respect and kindness. What I appreciate most is that they make living here a positive experience. They care about their tenants and work hard to keep the property well-managed and comfortable. It's one of the reasons I've chosen to stay for so long. I would definitely recommend 101 Property Mgmt to anyone looking for a property management company that values its residents.

Absolutely a joke company , all they do us collect rent…read more They never check or upkeep their properties. They also never fix reported issues. Stay away unless you are a slumlord, then you are suited well.

Made our selling experience as painfree as possible Selling…read moreand downsizing can be a painful experience, full of stress and anxiety; however, J.J. soothed our feathers, accommodated our needs, and did everything to make this process run smoothly. He was always on time, worked hard to make us comfortable with the ups and downs of negotiation, and listened to us. We always felt he was on our side, cared for our concerns and always offered to do whatever would ease our path to a sale and ultimate closing. We highly recommend him!

From the owner: At Gobbell and Company my goal is to offer my clients the highest level of real estate appraisal…read moreand consulting for commercial retail and office properties as well as industrial, single and multiple residential, acreage, residential subdivisions and special purposed properties. Unique situations are my specialty. Focused in Southern California, my client base has also included areas of Northern California, Alaska, Arizona and Nevada. John J. (J.J.) Gobbell, Jr. MAI

C21 Butler realty is the best! I've trusted them with my real estate needs since 1998. It's a…read morefamily run business that's been around for two generations. They know the Santa Barbara market and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my business! Ask for Chuck or Sylvia!

Beverly Butler has been a great landlord! She helped make our move and transition go smooth and was…read moreeager to work around our schedule and us moving from out of the area. She has been reliable, helpful, and is easy to reach by phone. I would definitely recommend renting from Butler Realty!

With Thomas' insight, guidance, and professionalism we were able to buy our first home here in…read moreSanta Barbara during a difficult real estate market. His help had been years in the making supporting us through the process of home ownership. Thomas is excellent in his communication explaining all of the factors and possibilities with detail and patience. He never asserted his opinion on us, but showed us the entire picture and allowed us to work together for our best interests. Thomas was incredibly prompt with communication and has strong relationships with the community. Thomas is trustworthy and honest - incredibly valuable when making these huge decisions. We are so grateful for our new home and look forward to working with him again as our parents will use his services.

From the very first call to the last second, Thomas has been professional and extremely helpful. He…read moreworked closely with us during this process and made it happen. He keep a tight timeline and helped us every step of the way, explaining in simple terms everything that we needed to know. I highly recommend him if you want to find your dream home, also... he has a great sense of humor (which is a plus! during the stressful times!). Thank you Thom! You are the BEST!