Top Real Estate Agents in Montecito, CA

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HomeLight looks at every one of the 93 active Montecito, CA real estate agents and measures how they stack up against the average agent. In Montecito, the top 3% of agents buy and sell in 53 days and work on 474 homes.

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Top Montecito REALTOR® Rankings

Top Agents List updated on March 17th, 2024

Daniel has been a licensed real estate agent for 15 years. He is the founder and Broker-Associate of Zia Group powered by Keller Williams Realty, the largest real estate company in the world. Daniel has developed and trained an all-star, specialized team of experts in Santa Barbara real estate. With his longstandin...

Home Transactions

118

Average Price Point

$2.1M

Years of Experience

19

Maureen McDermut snapshot

Sotheby's International Realty

Having sold the residential real estate in Santa Barbara for over 20 years, initiating her career in Los Angeles selling the commercial real estate, and daughter to real estate investors, Maureen has been around the industry for a lifetime. Her business is based on the core values and ethics taught to her at a very ...

Home Transactions

52

Average Price Point

$4.1M

Years of Experience

30

Justin Etherton snapshot

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Justin is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara. Justin has sold 0.96x the number of single family homes as the average agent in the area. We’ve recorded data for 39 of Justin’s transactions. Justin prefers to work with both sellers and buyers. Here’s a little about Justin’s real estate ...

Home Transactions

23

Average Price Point

$990K

Years of Experience

12

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Kelly Mahan Herrick snapshot

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties

Kelly Mahan works under Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties....

Home Transactions

22

Average Price Point

$1.2M

Years of Experience

4

Ali Abree snapshot

Re/max Gold Coast Realtors

Ali Abree has been a licensed real estate agent in California for 20 years and is currently with Re/max Gold Coast Realtors in Ventura. Ali's coverage area includes Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme and Meiners Oaks. HomeLight ranks Ali as one of the top 2% of agents in Ventura for successfully ...

Home Transactions

20

Average Price Point

$820K

Years of Experience

21

Jamie Faletti snapshot

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Jamie is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara. Here’s what we know about Jamie’s work: - Jamie has sold homes for as much as $3,950,000. - this real estate agent is skilled in fast home sales: they have listings that have sold in as little as 0 days. - Jamie is an agent who sells homes f...

Home Transactions

19

Average Price Point

$2.1M

Years of Experience

7

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Arielle Gulje snapshot

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Arielle works under Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Arielle is a single family home expert. We have data on 24 of Arielle’s transactions. Arielle most often represents the buyer (87% of the time), but she also has experience representing the seller side of transactions, with 3 deals recorded. Here’s a li...

Home Transactions

18

Average Price Point

$1.7M

Years of Experience

9

Devon Forbes snapshot

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Devon is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Devon is a single family home expert. We’ve recorded data for 10 of Devon’s transactions. Devon prefers to work with both sellers and buyers. Here’s what we know about Devon’s work: - Devon has sold homes for as much as $2,500,000. - Devon...

Home Transactions

16

Average Price Point

$2.9M

Years of Experience

9

Marcus Boyle snapshot

Goodwin & Thyne Properties

Marcus is a real estate agent with Goodwin & Thyne Properties. Here’s what we know about Marcus’s work: - Marcus has sold homes for as much as $755,000. - Marcus has sold homes in as little as 56 days. - Marcus is an agent who sells homes for top dollar. - HomeLight considers Marcus a top negotiator because thei...

Home Transactions

7

Average Price Point

$1.6M

Years of Experience

7

Cameron Chesley snapshot

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties

Cameron works under Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. Here’s a little about Cameron’s real estate experience: - Cameron recently sold one home for $1,820,800. - Cameron’s fastest selling home sold in 32 days. Cameron has completed 3 transactions in Santa Barbara....

Home Transactions

6

Average Price Point

$1.2M

Years of Experience

7

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Montecito Top Real Estate Agents

How we select the best Montecito agents

At HomeLight, our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying.
We've analyzed transaction data of local real estate agents and REALTORS® across 6 distinct metrics to recommend a few of Montecito's top Real Estate Agents.
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Vetted
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Top Picks
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Top real estate agents stats at a glance

HomeLight can match you with real estate agents in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.5x faster and for 345.2% more money.

Sale Price / List Price (%)

Days on Market

Lower is better

Homes Sold / Year

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Client FAQs

What does a top real estate agent do?

Top real estate agents have more local expertise, prepare in-depth market analyses, and have industry connections that you can’t find by yourself. They know your neighborhood like the back of their hand and use their market knowledge to sell your home faster than the average agent and for money.

What should you look for when interviewing a real estate agent in Montecito?

When you sell a house, your real estate agent becomes your business partner, financial advisor, and emotional support system. It’s crucial to partner with someone you trust, so make sure you’re looking for an agent who can answer all of your questions with confidence during the interview. During this process, you want to get to know the agent’s business and find out how well they know the area. You’re listening for things that signal experience, expertise in your community, and workload. Selling a home takes an enormous amount of work, so you need an agent who’s got a plan for prep, pricing, and marketing and who is ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Montecito?

Our data shows that the top 5% of listing agents sell homes for as much as (+9%) more than the average real estate agent. A great agent makes a difference when you buy a house, too: We’ve found that the top 5% of buyer's agents on average save their clients 2.5% more on their home purchase. So, whether you’re in the market to find your dream home or sell your house at a great price, the right agent matters. We encourage you to connect with a top real estate agent if you’re buying or selling a home in Montecito, CA.

When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Montecito?

The best window to contact an agent to sell your home is anywhere from three to six months in advance of your list date. When you start the search for an agent several months before hitting the market, there’s plenty of time to find the best agent, make key renovations, and market your home effectively, all of which are essential steps in selling your home for a great price. You can also hire an agent based on the best time to sell in Montecito to take advantage of seasonal and cyclical trends in the market.

The right time to hire a real estate agent depends on the temperature of the housing market. For example, the best time to sell in Montecito is in May. And since it takes around 3 months to close on a home, you should list in February. We recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.

What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Montecito?

While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Montecito work for 6% of the home price.

Why should I use HomeLight to find a Montecito real estate agent?

HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Montecito to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Montecito real estate agent and will only introduce you to the top performing agents. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. To give you the best object recommendations, we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in. You can trust that we’ll match you with the right agents for your needs.