Find the perfect Santa Barbara real estate agent
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
HomeLight runs the stats on each of the 154 agents in Santa Barbara so that you can select the top performing real estate agents. The top 3% Santa Barbara agents work with 312 homes and get them sold in 67 days.
I had a home that I couldn't sell for 10 years. I decided to try HomeLight and chose the first agent they provided. My home sold immediately! If I sell another home, I will definitely call HomeLight.
Cynthia B
California
Santa Barbara, CA has 154 active real estate agents. The average real estate agent in Santa Barbara sells about 276 homes and each home spends about 104 days on Santa Barbara's housing market. Let's see how the top 3% perform in comparison.
In contrast with the average Santa Barbara real estate agent, the top seller's agents sell 214.49 more homes, close deals 37.67 days faster, and earn sellers an extra 9.0% on each home sale.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
When compared against the average real estate agent, the top Santa Barbara buyer's agents move about 183 properties and save buyers $282,238 on their home purchases.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Santa Barbara Realty
Santa Barbara Listings Sold
10
Average Days on Market
78
Average Over Asking
$59k
Troop Real Estate
Santa Barbara Listings Sold
4
Single Family Home Transactions
29
Condo Transactions
3
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Average Over Asking
$46k
Single Family Home Transactions
110
Condo Transactions
14
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Average Days on Market
55
Average Over Asking
$73k
Single Family Home Transactions
10
Keller Williams Realty
Average Over Asking
$18k
Townhome Transactions
8
Single Family Home Transactions
73
Coast Village Properties
Santa Barbara Listings Sold
7
Single Family Home Transactions
17
TIC Transactions
0
SUPERIOR REALTY GROUP
Average Over Asking
$46k
Single Family Home Transactions
53
Condo Transactions
5
Re/max Gold Coast Realtors
Average Over Asking
$59k
Average Days on Market
110
Single Family Home Transactions
20
I used HomeLight to find a real estate agent since I wasn’t in the city where the property was located. I found a great agent to sell my rental property. It was easy to use and saved me a lot of time!
Johnny N
HomeLight was excellent in finding a real estate agent to sell our home, which took only 4 days! They offered various agents, all of which were top agents in our area. We couldn’t have been happier!
Cindy W
Thanks to HomeLight's immediate response to my request and a perfect match with an outstanding realtor, we sold our home in record time.
Nancy M
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Santa Barbara?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Santa Barbara housing market but we generally 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.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Santa Barbara?
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Santa Barbara?
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Santa Barbara?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Santa Barbara work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Santa Barbara neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Santa Barbara neighborhoods or give one of our trained agent concierges a call at (888) 998-1909
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing Santa Barbara neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Santa Barbara real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Santa Barbara real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Santa Barbara to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Santa Barbara real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Santa Barbara real estate agents work for HomeLight?
No. All of the real estate agents you see on HomeLight.com are unaffiliated with us. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. That's how we keep our recommendations objective.
What factors does HomeLight consider when evaluating real estate agents in Santa Barbara?
We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that 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.
