🏡 Official Rankings
10 Best Real Estate Agents in Santa Barbara, CA (August 2026)
We compared 10 real estate agents serving Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County, California, and ranked the top agents by verified reviews, ratings, and local reputation — 1,401 customer reviews in all.
The 10 listed below hold an average rating of 5.0 out of 5, led by Avi Becker. Updated for August 2026.
- Real Estate Agents ranked
- 10
- Average rating
- 5.0★
- Reviews analyzed
- 1,401
- Area code
- 805
Avi Becker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
⭐ 5.0 · 109 reviews
The Santa Barbara Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
⭐ 5.0 · 100 reviews
Village Properties
Village Properties
⭐ 5.0 · 187 reviews
Daniel Zia and Zia Group
Zia Group
⭐ 5.0 · 234 reviews
Summer Knight
Sun Coast Real Estate
⭐ 5.0 · 170 reviews
Epstein Partners - Steve Epstein
Keller Williams Realty Montecito/Santa Barbara
⭐ 5.0 · 139 reviews
Mike and Kyle Richardson
Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.
⭐ 5.0 · 90 reviews
Dan Johnson
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
⭐ 4.9 · 157 reviews
Hitchcock Associates
Compass
⭐ 5.0 · 132 reviews
Ali Evans
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
⭐ 5.0 · 83 reviews
Real Estate Agents in Santa Barbara — FAQs
What is Santa Barbara, CA known for as a place to live?+
Santa Barbara is a South Coast city famous for its Spanish-style architecture, beaches, and desirable neighborhoods — from the Riviera and Mesa to nearby Montecito and Goleta — with a wide range of price points. A local agent who knows the market can match neighborhoods to your budget and priorities.
How do I choose a real estate agent in Santa Barbara, CA?+
Look for agents with strong verified reviews and real experience in the Santa Barbara and Montecito market, whether you're buying or selling. Top-rated options serving Santa Barbara include Kendrick Guehr Real Estate and the Etherton Real Estate Group. Ask about recent local sales.
Who are the top-rated real estate agents in Santa Barbara, CA?+
By verified reviews, highly rated agents serving Santa Barbara include the Etherton Real Estate Group (eXp), Kendrick Guehr Real Estate, Hitchcock + Associates, and Erin Chadwick (Compass). Choose one whose experience matches your goals.
What areas do Santa Barbara real estate agents cover?+
Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara County and uses the 805 area code. Most agents listed here also work throughout the surrounding South Coast, including Montecito and Goleta.
Real Estate Agents listed here serve Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, and nearby ZIP codes including 93101, 93102, 93103, 93105, 93106, 93107, 93108, 93109, 93110, 93111, 93120, 93121 and more.