Karen Spechler Top real estate agent in Santa Barbara

Karen Spechler

Spechler and Beck Real Estate Group
49 Years of Experience
(67)
$300M
Total Sales Last Year
49
Years of Experience
55
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$1.5M
Average Price Point

    About Karen Spechler

    Karen and Erin have extensive knowledge of the market, an important tool for the buyer and seller. They are quick to respond to clients and other agents and in this hot market. This is one of the tools that marks success in getting the property sold. Through the process, Karen and Erin have a great sense of humor that their clients appreciate. The highest indicator of their professional accomplishments is the fact that their clients return to them time and time again for all their real estate needs. Karen is the marketing specialist for condominium & residential properties averaging 50 sales per year since 1994. A native of Santa Barbara, she has been a real estate professional since 1976, with extensive market knowledge and exceptional expertise of the real estate market. Serving her clients with knowledge, commitment, and experience, she delivers impressive results year after year. Karen Spechler has after all, been a top producing agent in Santa Barbara from 1993 to 2014 with over 50 sales per year. Karen has earned a place in the International President's Premier Society as well as a Top 100 spot among Southern California agents and top 1% worldwide. These honors are exclusively for top producers and are the highest recognition offered to agents. She continues to be the leader among local agents in closed escrows since 1994. Erin has worked for Berkshire Hathaway since 2005. She specializes in the real estate markets of Carpinteria, Montecito, Santa Barbara & Goleta. With Erin's experience and dedicated focus to each client, she has attracted buyers, sellers, contractors, and investors from all over the country. Santa Barbara is a competitive real estate community with hundreds of Realtors to choose from and Erin's clients have chosen to work with her again and again, not only for her knowledge of the local real estate market, but also for her skillful way of guiding clients through each real estate transaction. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties DRE00552664 | DRE01488548
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    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Residential Property

    Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Short-Sale, Consulting

    Awards

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Santa Barbara, CA

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Goleta, CA

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Los Olivos, CA

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    Karen Spechler's Reviews & Ratings

    67 Reviews
    (5/5)
    Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team
    What clients say about this agent....
    • Professional
    • Knowledgeable
    • Responsive
    • Communicative
    • Trustworthy
    • Hard working
    • Outstanding
    • Attentive
    • Available Remotely
    • Sold Quickly

    Martin M.

    Review for Member: Karen Spechler
    November 6, 2025
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    zillowZillowVERIFIED

    Karen and Erin did a fantastic job throughout the whole process of selling our condo. Their knowledge and expertise was apparent from the first informal discussion, right up to the final closing of the sale. They were both a pleasure to work with and I cannot speak highly enough of them and their supporting staff.

    Hannah M.

    Review for Member: Karen Spechler
    October 24, 2025
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    We worked through Lyndsey Jones and would certainly choose her again to be our realtor. We felt very supported during the whole searching, selling, and buying process.

    Tom D.

    Review for Member: Karen Spechler
    May 17, 2025
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    zillowZillowVERIFIED

    In our 52 years in Santa Barbara, Karen Spechler and her team are truly among the best weve ever worked with. From start to finish, they made us feel like we were their top priorityaEUR"always going above and beyond, and yes, even moving mountains when needed! My wife, Valerie, and I recommend Karen and her team wholeheartedly and without hesitation to any of our friends and family.

    Estarellasrosa

    Review for Member: Karen Spechler
    May 4, 2025
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    zillowZillowVERIFIED

    Weve worked with Karen Spechler on four previous sales and have always trusted her judgment and approach. For our most recent sale, we had the chance to work with both Karen Spechler and Erin Beck, and they made a great team. Everything was handled smoothly, with clear communication and no drama. We wouldnt think of working with anyone else.

    Ridog53355

    Review for Member: Karen Spechler
    March 26, 2025
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    zillowZillowVERIFIED

    I had an excellent experience with the whole team. In the end I worked primarily with Lyndsey, although the whole team was available to me at all times. The pricing and sales strategy we developed worked perfectly. I was able to have any questions i had answered promptly and completely, and I learned a lot in the process. I highly recommend this team, with specific shoutout to Lyndsey who was designated as my primary partner.

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    Location

    3868 State StreetSanta Barbara, CA, 93105

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