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.

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!

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.

Jeff Oien was recommended to us as a broker to sell our residential property in Santa Barbara…read more Jeff exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We can't think of how anyone could have been more professionally competent in getting the best sale price for our property in a softening market. But Jeff went far above and beyond simply achieving a successful sale. He was unstintingly helpful, always accessible, and invariably placing the highest priority on our welfare and interests, regardless of how it might affect his own. He was unfailingly gracious and kind throughout the process. From start to finish we had the blessing of confidence in his professional know-how and integrity. Based on our experience, we unhesitatingly rate Jeff as a five-star real estate broker, one we gladly recommend to others.

We came from out of town looking for various types of high-end real estate investments and on our…read morestop in Santa Barbara and Montecito we were introduced to Louise Mckaig at village properties through the Christies Luxury Estates. I thought village was really nice, clean, high quality offices and building, good location, large staff but not too large, they have a good reputation in the local community from what we gathered around town. Louise Mckaig is a fantastic real estate agent and really spent time with us. It turns out she was born and raised in Santa Barbara from generations back so she really was able to give us a lot of information and an insiders view of locations, history, good investments, etc. On top of that, her credentials, training, background, etc. were like no other agent we had worked with before, which was refreshing. We've worked with a lot of real estate companies over the years throughout the USA and I think it really speaks highly of a company when they hire well trained, quality agents, with degrees and certificates, who, most importantly, are locals that stay in touch with the local community. We were very happy with our time spent SB and we will definitely be coming back into town to work with village properties when the opportunity arises. While in the area we stayed at both the biltmore hotel and the baccara resort and spa which we both highly recommend as well. At the biltmore be sure to take a stroll on butterfly beach and if you get a massage at the baccara be sure to ask for brian.

Daniel and his team are one of our favorite referral partners in the Santa Barbara area. Anytime we…read moreh ave San Diego clients relocating to that area, he's at the top of our list to refer them to. His team is very tech savvy while still delivering the personal touch needed when our clients are buying multi-million dollar properties. If you're looking for a solid agent in the area, you need to speak to Daniel!

Daniel and his team are amazing marketers, and care deeply about doing what is right for their…read moreclients. I highly recommend.

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.

If you're buying your first home, need a mortgage, and still want to stay competitive in the…read moreincredibly tight Santa Barbara/Goleta housing market, look no further than Kendrick. Kendrick is exceptionally responsive, thorough, and knowledgeable about the local market. He's also very well connected with other agents, which proved to be a huge advantage throughout our home search. Finding a home in the $1-1.3 million price range is highly competitive, but Kendrick helped us secure a beautiful home without spending months searching. His relationships, market knowledge, and offer strategy were instrumental in putting together a competitive offer that was accepted within a day of the home hitting the market. What we appreciated most was that he always had our best interests in mind. If he noticed issues with a property, he pointed them out. If he felt a home was overpriced, he told us honestly instead of encouraging us to overpay. At no point did we feel pressured to make an offer. We always felt he was helping us make the right decision. Working together with our mortgage advisor, Kendrick helped us navigate the entire process seamlessly. From our accepted offer to closing, we completed everything in less than 20 days. We highly recommend Kendrick to anyone looking to buy a home in the Santa Barbara or Goleta area.

We had a fantastic experience working with Kendrick with our recent home purchase in Santa Barbara…read more We started working with Kendrick a year ago when we lived out of state and considered moving to Santa Barbara. He helped us begin to understand the different neighborhoods in Santa Barbara and get clarity on what we really wanted. Over the last year, while we focused on getting our home ready for sale, he kept us updated on listings that fit our parameters. When we listed our home for sale, the search became serious and Kendrick stepped up with prompt feedback on our questions about properties of interest. He gave his personal analysis of each property we considered. He cautioned us about specific locations with information we would never have known such as proximity to a busy intersection. He went to listings and took videos for us to better understand what we were considering. He prepared us for the competitive Santa Barbara market. When we arrived in Santa Barbara and began our search we had a good idea of what we wanted and where we wanted to be. We found the perfect home in the first week. When our offer was accepted, Kendrick connected us with a team of specialists to prepare for closing. They were as dedicated, knowledgeable and helpful as Kendrick. Kendrick was always available to answer questions and guide us through the process. He skillfully negotiated with the seller and saved us money. We closed in less than a month after arriving in Santa Barbara. After closing, Kendrick remained connected and continued to assist us. He introduced us to workers who could quickly complete the necessary work before we moved in. Our experience working with Kendrick truly exceeded our expectations. We have worked with good realtors before, but Kendrich raised the bar well beyond what would be considered a great service. He was committed to helping us find the right home. He knows the Santa Barbara market and knows how to prepare and execute to close the deal. We feel so fortunate to have connected with Kendrick and we recommend him without reservation.

I was hesitant to sign up for the $30 PDF service during this COVID-19 time, however there was a…read morenote on their sample rental list stating how they were continuing to provide updated listings, just at a limited capacity. One month later and they have only released ONE updated listing. Today is April 29 and their "current" rental guide is dated April 3. I've called, e-mailed and submitted request forms for additional communication and even a refund. Nothing, no response. I noticed they're still posting listings on Craigslist, but no updated sheet. Incredibly frustrating as every other small business has been great in communicating and adapting during these challenging times. I have some patience, but to have no response and no acknowledgment is rude. If you aren't able to operate during this time, simply close and put a note on your website. 10/10 would NOT recommend at ANY time.

Was very disappointed, called, left a voicemail with my phone number, drove by the office, but no…read moreresponse! I don't know how do they work, but definitely not very good!

We are so happy we chose Joe Parker at The Santa Barbara Group to sell our property. He worked so…read morehard to get the job done even when there were a few ups and downs. He was patient and always explained the situation so we could make informed decisions and consistently knew exactly what was going on. We couldn't be happier with Joe's performance, knowledge, and skill.

Joe, Garrett & Gary are awesome. Professional, on point & know what they are doing. Having dealt…read morewith dozens of incompetent or lazy agents before, working with them was great.

Run, don't walk from this property MIS-management company. Negative stars for negligent level…read morenon-responsiveness. Blue Horizon's abject and complete failure to return a simple email or phone call caused my property to fall out of escrow costing me tens of thousands of dollars. This company is a joke....and so fitting that they changed the name to Virtual HOA, because there is never anyone there to help or respond to community needs. I'm sure Kevin Lehman will chime in here right away, denying and accusing. If only he did his actual job and responded when it matters, maybe there would be fewer 1-star reviews.

Jessica at Blue Horizon Property Management has been so helpful. Our home has needed to have…read moreminor maintenance. Jessica makes sure that the contractors get in touch with us right away, that the work is done well, and everything is taken care of. Jessica is always positive, friendly, and funny on the phone. I really appreciate how hard Jessica works to make sure that our home is as nice as it can be.