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Sbpat12
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIEDI have been reading Scott's newsletters for many years. He would keep me up to date on what was happening in the current market on the Mesa as well as other information that I was interested in such as regulations on building ADU's on a single family property and what was happening regarding Vacation Rentals in our area. I knew if I were ever to sell my home that I would choose Scott Williams as my agent.Scott provided me with a market analysis to price my property, updated it as the market changed. He walked me through the process of determining a great sale price and he was totally accurate. He got property inspections ahead of time so there would be no surprises once the property got into escrow. Scott has an outstanding crew who made the necessary improvements and everything was completed in a timely fashion. There was professional photography including drone photos. Scott scheduled showings following Covid 19 showing protocol.There were lots of text's, phone calls and e-mails, keeping me up to date with everything that was going on and answering any questions that came up.We received an offer above the asking price and worked through a smooth escrow. I would highly recommend Scott Williams and his staff to represent you if you choose to sell your home.
Dnbrunelli
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED We met Scott a few times, first at an open house and for a viewing appointment of another property. While we ended up buying neither home, we were impressed with his professional demeanor and knowledge of the Mesa. After we closed on our home in the West Mesa, we got a lot of mailers from real estate agents telling us they had buyers for our home, but, Scotts monthly updates and emails stood out since he included his own well thought out market analysis, not just cut and paste talking points from his brokerage. Unbeknownst to him, we nicknamed him aEURoeMr. MesaaEUR? and knew if we wanted to sell, hed be at the top of our list. When we finally decided to sell in clearly a sellers market, we wanted to make sure our broker wouldnt just get the highest offer, but, could actually close the deal at the absolute maximum price. We wanted to feel good about the sale since we would miss our part-time enjoyment of the neighborhood. Scott, along with Susannah and the rest of his team, really came through for us.Scott followed up with our first inquiry immediately and after his walk through, he gave us a thorough and realistic evaluation of our home. More important than hearing the many positives, he gave us constructive criticism and suggestions on how to fix or minimize them. He ordered a pre-listing home inspection which took care of a few things we were already aware of as well as a few small yet important things that we either missed or didnt see as an issue but perhaps a buyers inspector would. Also, a buyer could feel more confident about paying top dollar if the house was aEURoeturn keyaEUR?. Scott was instrumental in having a roofer give us an estimate and perform a tune up, which I know really helped with our sale. Our house was partially furnished after our recently completed renovation, so, we used his recommended staging service to fill in a few spots. In our case we didnt want heavy staging to distract from the architecture or the renovation; we needed just a few pieces and the stager was happy to work with us. Staging, even partially, is less expensive than buying or renting furniture and the best part is youll have less to move since they take it away. Photography was very important to us, especially since now more than ever, buyers are shopping online and coming from outside Santa Barbara. Scotts photographer didnt disappoint; He shot great angles, highlighted our improvements and used a drone to show our proximity to the beach, hiking and restaurants. While we spoke of a list price during our first meeting, Scott discussed pricing strategies and suggested not settling on a final number until a day before it went on the MLS to make sure we were up to date with any new listings or closings could affect the price. Once the house was on the MLS, we agreed to a week of viewings before we looked at offers. Aside from always being informed of viewings, whether or not we were in town, we felt very safe knowing Scott and his team observed COVID protocols during showings including signage, facemasks and hand sanitizer. Also, our propertys new floors showed no signs of foot traffic. We also were updated via email or sometimes text with any feedback post viewing.On the day offers were submitted, Scott and his team gave us regular detailed phone, email and text updates, which was very reassuring since we found ourselves hard to reach due to unforeseen circumstances. We accepted an offer over asking, and thanks to Scotts pre-inspection and overall knowledge, we closed at over asking. Its often during escrow when a sellers broker gets impatient and just wants to close and get that commission, regardless of the clients concerns. Fortunately, Scott and his team were always ready to answer our questions throughout escrow, no matter how seemingly simple. Were very pleased with the outcome as sellers and I believe the buyers know they got a good value since the house was 100% ready for its next owner, thanks to Scott and his teams help.
Bamboo U.
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED After living in Santa Barbara for 20 years I decided to sell my house and move to Mexico!To get the job done I interviewed several realtors and decided to work with Scott as he right away came up with a very professional strategy!He started with a detailed market analysis to establish the price for the property.As a next step he arranged the inspections for termites, sewer lines and the roof with estimates for necessary repairs.After that he set up the house for professional photography including drone photos.A few days later the house was on the market and Scott and Susannah arranged showings following aEURoeCovid 19aEUR? protocol with respect to my tenant.Immediately we received multiple offers and when it fell out of escrow we received multiple offers again.There was lots of communication, texts, emails and phone calls, always keeping me up to date with everything that was going on.It was not just his technical skill that impressed me very much, however Scott was a joy to work with.He is patient, honest, thorough, communicative and timely.I can highly recommend him whether you are buying or selling.Thanks for all of your hard work, Scott!
Lacyshane
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED I recently moved into a home I had the pleasure of purchasing with the help of Scott and Susannah. I had been recommended to Scott by a family friend who had worked with him on purchasing multiple properties, and she said that he had helped her to win several bidding wars, little did I know that his skill set would be exactly what I needed!I started looking in January, and Scott and Susannah showed me many, many houses, and in great variety too. I was kept up to date on the MLS, but Scott and Susannah found plenty of relevant houses. As a team, I felt like they were always in reach and that I was able to see a house that came on the market ASAP. Susannah was consistently a joy to coordinate with and was always sensitive to my needs. She also adapted to my communication preferences, which was so nice.Ultimately, Susannah found "the one". I saw it the day it was listed, fell in love and immediately Scott got to work on comps in order to assess the value of the home. The next day, we returned for a second showing and were ready with a solid offer immediately after. There was another offer from a buyer, and we were in a bidding war on the second day the house was on the market. I was very eager, and while Scott certainly took my wishes into account, he also erred on the side of not offering too much so as to save me money. He could have easily just made a very high offer, but Scott was just the right amount of conservative, which I found to be ethical and honorable. Needless to say, we won the bidding war and I was elated! Scott and Susannah made the win feel so special and ceremonious which was so heartwarming.After my offer was accepted, Scott and Susannah lined up all of the inspections. There were many, but gave me a great opportunity to understand my house, which was built in 1925. We ultimately were able to get the final purchase price under asking with the allowances for repairs & improvements. I couldn't speak more highly of Scott and Susannah. Scott's extensive experience was invaluable and Susannah's expert communication, guidance and professionalism make them an excellent team. Though I had purchased a few properties in the past, my experience couldn't compare in the least to this. I felt taken care of from start to finish, learning along the way. The purchase felt really ceremonious, which was something I didn't know I valued until I experienced it. I would most definitely work with Scott and Susannah and recommend them to anyone in the future.
Jbrahn
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott was a dream come true for us because we had a logistics problem. The home was a rental for 16 years and we live 300 miles away from Santa Barbara. A friend recommended Scott. What a blessing. From the minute we met we knew he had command of the housing market in Santa Barbara and what it would take to sell our home and relieve of us of spending weeks or months away from our Los Gatos home. By way of email, phone calls, texts and FaceTime, jointly we picked out paint colors, flooring, repair issues, appliances, etc. He did this on his own time and at his own expense. Within 5/6 weeks the house was put on the market for a 6 day showing period. He brought us 3 offers, one well over the asking price.My husband an I have dealt with numerous realtors and we can unequivocally say Scott Williams is by far the best one we have ever worked with.Patricia Rahn
Dimperatosb
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED We were very pleased with Scotts help in marketing and selling our home. His extensive experience in the Mesa real estate market gave us confidence in his abilities, and he was a pleasure to deal with during the process. Scotts initial market analysis, coupled with a strategy to make improvements to raise the homes value, allowed us to bring our house to market at a perfect price point. Inspections were performed, many improvements were completed, and latest market conditions were reviewed prior to market. Dozens of handyman tasks were completed, and the house was painted inside and out. The home came on the market as a shining example of home preparation. The staging and photography (including great drone photos) were top notch. All of this was successfully accomplished during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the entire process, strict health procedures were in place to minimize risk exposure. There were no open houses so Scott had to personally show every prospective buyer though the home. After less than a week on the market we received three offers, and our house sold for well over the asking price.Scott was very good at communicating all aspects of the sale with texts, emails and phone calls, and always kept us up to date with everything that was going on.
Diana H.
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott Williams is a fantastic realtor. We met Scott shortly after my mother passed away during the Covid19 pandemic. Scott carefully outlined the changes in the process of selling the house during Covid19. He also outlined the things we should consider doing to the house to prepare it for sale. At our first meeting he was prepared with a detailed market analysis to price the property. He kept us informed of market conditions as we proceeded through the improvements we were doing to the house.As for the improvements, Scott oversaw a nearly two month process which included replacing the roof, painting the house, and landscaping improvements (including tree trimming to open up the feeling of space in the backyard). Scott reviewed paint colors and discussed his thoughts about colors that were popular during this time (he knows psychology of color). We had the home inspected and repaired as needed before listing the property. His handyman was quite good and did additional work to help improve the look of the house (stucco color on a block wall and asphalting the driveway). Scott has a group of vendors he has worked with and can trust. They all were excellent and fairly priced. When we went on the market the house was transformed and looked terrific. I live about an hour away from the house and so appreciated Scott acting as the project manager and keeping the improvements moving in a timely manner. Paperwork and documents were all handled through Docusign and it was super easy.The house was professionally staged, and photographed (including drone photos). Scott had to personally show the house to every prospective buyer as open houses were not allowed and strict protocols needed to be followed due to Covid19.Miraculously, the house sold in less than a week with two cash buyers overbidding the listing price by nearly 10% and a 7 day escrow that actually closed in 6 days. Scott was super responsive to my calls and questions and kept me completely informed along the way. There is definitely something special about working with Scott. I highly recommend Scott Williams. It was absolutely a five star experience. I have been telling all my friends that I felt so blessed to work with Scott.
Iamjonthan
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED I have both bought and sold a house with Scott Williams as my realtor. Choosing Scott was one of the best decisions of my life. When buying a house, Scott steered me away from a money pit, and helped me land the perfect house for me. Then 10 years later Scott helped me sell the same house for a 350% increase in price. By then, I had moved, so Scott coordinated the painting, landscaping, fixing up, staging, and re carpeting of the house while I worked in another city. It felt wonderful to know that his care, expertise, and efforts were making me money while I was busy with other projects. When the house went on the market, it sold quickly and without any effort or worry on my part. Scott not only really knows what hes doing, but he does it with a great attitude and a friendly manner. I cant recommend him highly enough.
Prsiii
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED I have personally utilized the services of Scott Williams with 10 transactions, buy and sell, over the years. This most recent transaction involved the remodel and sale of a multi-tenant property that had been in the family for nearly 20 years. Scott has been instrumental in the recommendations for remodel that create true value, overseeing their implementation, making staging decisions, and the marketing plan leading to a successful transaction as we leveled-up to commercial property another geographic region. It has been fantastic and personally rewarding working with Scott on identifying and negotiating primary residence purchases, as well as profitable and painless working on the sell-side transactions and chained sec.1031 exchange scenarios. Scott has been, and always will be, my go-to person for matters involving Santa Barbara real estate transactions. His experience, strategy, and attention to detail are unparalleled.In the case of this most recent multi-tenant sale transaction, the principal challenge was I live out of town, so management and oversight of the remodel needed to be split between direct management from Scott, and me remotely. Scott performed a market analysis, and determined items for remodel that would make the biggest impact on marketability. Scott put together a team of contractors and craftspeople, who worked over a year to complete restoration and major improvements, including $10k in termite and mold remediation...Scott managed upgrades of multiple bathrooms and kitchens, decking, flooring, lighting, and appliances resulting in complete makeovers of the units! Communication was extensive over the project, and making working remotely on the approvals and management side a breeze. Of particular issue were shared sewer and large tree management that needed negotiated approval and resolution...the sewer is now dedicated to the subject property, and the large trees trimmed without issue to the neighbors.Staging of the property included a designer and full complement of furniture and art. Professional photography was performed leading to an amazing brochure and online marketing materials. The units had definite 'WOW' factor, and the property commanded a premium in a competitive market.Scott knows how to make a real estate investment work, and he knows how to get the transaction closed with everyone satisfied.
Kkb3955
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott Williams recently sold our house in Santa Barbara, and he did a fantastic job. He handled all procedures with friendliness and professionalism, which we greatly appreciated. Since we do not live in Santa Barbara, Scott handled upgrade work on the house for us, such as a new sewer line to the house, new roof, foundation work, tile work, as well as a complete paint job, interior and exterior. Scott arranged for landscape improvements, and negotiated with the neighbor to upgrade the fence between the properties. He arranged for and supervised a major upgrade to the master shower, with extensive new tile work. Also, Scott arranged for beautiful professional staging for the house, and professional photography, including drone photos, which appeared in a well-designed brochure. He also conducted multiple open houses until the Covid health situation prohibited any more open houses. Scott sent all invoices for completed work to us by e-mail so that we could pay the trades promptly. When we went up to see the progress on the property, Scott met us at the house with various tradesmen, so that he could demonstrate what work was being done, and allow us to make suggestions or ask questions. Scott did a complete market analysis to price our property at the best number, and the house went into escrow right away with multiple offers. Two potential buyers backed out, and Scott resold to a third buyer in less than a week. Initial listing to sale of the property took only two short months. Even with the Covid health challenges, Scott sold our home quickly, and the property closed exactly on time, and for full price. Scott and his team did a fantastic job preparing our property for the market, achieving the best price and quickest sale for us. We especially appreciated the way that Scott kept us in the loop daily, via texts, e-mails, and phone calls, so that we stayed up to date with everything that was going on. When trades were working on the property, Scott sent us multiple photos and videos by phone, so that we could make proper decisions. We highly recommend Scott Williams. He is friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and very easy to talk to. He is honest and straightforward, and obviously very experienced in real estate. Thank you, Scott Williams!
Ddminier
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED When we decided to sell our Santa Barbara Mesa home, we had read Scott Williams newsletter for several years, knew he was the top Mesa real estate agent, and figured he was the best bet to list our home with. We were not disappointed. Scott analyzed the fluid market and suggested a program of face-lifting to add value to our home, to which we agreed. He then arranged for painters and handymen to complete the improvements at reasonable cost. Scott then suggested we ask a reasonable sale price, not just inflated so we could bargain downward, but one which would attract attention and hopefully bring competing offers. We wanted to wait a couple of months to list, but Scott advised us to do it in early March aEUR" had we waited, the coronavirus pandemic would probably have stalled any sale. We were out of town for most of this period, but Scott kept us well informed by email and telephone. Scott produced a handsome sales brochure and an enticing listing description. Three days after the listing, Scott held the first showing (before they were outlawed due to the virus), which produced three immediate offers. We accepted one of them for $61,000 over the listing price, with a backup offer also above the list price. Our buyers were good, and escrow closed in 45 days on schedule. Scott had done a great job, living up to his reputation.
Batts M.
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED We are very grateful to have been represented by Scott Williams and his team. Scott has extensive experience in real estate, knows the market, is honest, smart and efficient. We live far from our property, but Scott and his team made it very easy for us. There was good communication about the progress of house repairs, marketing and sale of our house. Scotts team prepared the property for the market to achieve the best price and quickest sale for us. He worked with the budget we were comfortable with of $50,000. He used that in his own words aEUR~to make the house glow. And thats exactly what he did. With this, Scott was able to get us an additional $120,000 on the selling price. He advised the best places to use that money in improvements, like fixing the entryway, painting inside and out, landscape work, replacing vanities. There was professional staging, professional photography, including drone photos, a well-designed brochure, and open houses. When the closing date was delayed Scott was able to negotiate the Buyer paying our costs during that time period so there was no loss to us. There were lots of texts, emails and phone calls, always keeping us up to date with everything that was going on. We thank Scott and his team for their expertise. We are happy that he was our real estate agent. Anyone buying a house from him too should have the same confidence in him as he is fair and honest with what he is selling. We strongly recommend Mr. Scott Williams and his team!!!
Philip0587
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I purchased a beautiful Mediterranean-style home in March 2015 located on a five-acre wooded lot at 927 Coyote Road in Montecito. Our home was intended to be a second home for our enjoyment about six months of the year when we were not residing at our primary residence in Dublin, Ohio. After deciding to place our home on the market and after a careful search process, we identified Scott Williams, a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway. We found that Scott Williams is very experienced in the Montecito and Santa Barbara real estate markets and is known for being highly professional and well respected. We were also impressed with the monthly Montecito Connection newsletter authored by Scott Williams that confirmed our decision to ask Scott Williams to serve as our realtor. Following multiple initial meetings, Scott Williams promptly prepared and printed all the needed marketing materials, guided the additional furnishing of our newly purchased home and counseled us on the pricing of our home. In addition, Scott provided very comprehensive sales data and trends for the Santa Barbara and Montecito real estate markets to inform our pricing decision. Due to a number of personal factors, we decided to withdraw our home from the market in 2016. The Thomas Fire in December 2017 that affected Montecito combined with the debris flow tragedy befell Montecito in January 2018 prompted us to once again placing our property on the market in early 2018. Fortunately, our property was spared any effects or damage from either the Thomas Fire or the Debris Flow incident. Once again, Scott Williams promptly proceeded with the preparation of all of the needed marketing materials, prepared updated sales data and real estate trends in Montecito area and counseled us on the pricing of our home. However, we decided later in 2018 that the recent Thomas Fire in December 2017 and debris flow catastrophe in January 2018 resulted in a real estate market in Montecito that was very unfavorable to the seller in Spring 2018. Finally, in May 2019 we decided once again to place our property back on the market. And, once again, Scott Williams promptly proceeded with the preparation of all of the needed updated marketing materials and counseled us on the pricing of our home with the aid of comprehensive updated sales data and trends. Thanks to the tireless efforts by Scott Williams and his skilled support team, a buyer was found and an offer was received at the full asking price within 32 days after the date of the new listing in early May 2019. A successful closing occurred for the full-price sale of our property in early September 2019. The efforts by Scott Williams and his team efforts were particularly commendable since most of the time that our property was on the market, my wife and I were residing at our permanent residence in Dublin, Ohio. In addition, there were numerous occasions that Scott Williams or one of his able associates, notably Susannah Lewis-ODea, came to our property including providing assistance during the packing and moving of all of our furnishings and belongings since we were unable to be present for the moving process.
Eaton87
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED When looking for a realtor Scott Williams , because of his reputations, was recommended by neighbors in the area. During our initial meeting Scott had a detailed market analysis to educate on the market and price of the property. Since I live out of town Scott and his team managed all the inspections and getting the property ready for market. There was professional photography, a well designed brochure and open houses. After a short time on the market there were 5 offers which Scot was able to analyze and manage to get me the best price and quickest close. Scot and his team facilitated getting all the paperwork done for a short escrow from the buyers with texts, email, and phone calls. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for realtor to represent them.
Deniselinmd
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott Williams in Santa Barbara provides stellar service!We give our highest recommendation for Mr. Scott Williams and his team at Berkshire Hathaway. Hes a savvy pro whose experience really helped us sell our place for a competitive price in 2019 despite a softening economy. Scott does careful analysis of the market. He listens closely to his clients. He takes time to explain the details of the process. As out of town sellers, we appreciated his active management of repairs, upgrades and staging. Very communicative, very responsive. Even when he had to be away, he made sure we were in good hands with his colleague Michelle Madril. Not a single regret or complaint! Thanks Scott!
Myao75
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED We bought our first home from Scott more than fifteen years ago, he then helped us selling the same house in 2016. Recently, we used his service to list another property and closed escrow last week. Scott's knowledge about the Santa Barbara housing market, particularly the Mesa, is unparallel. We are deeply impressed by his wisdom and professionalism. Despite us being out-of-the-state and having to manage the listing remotely, Scott and his team were able to inspect the properties, took beautiful drone photos, assess the value, made recommendations for appropriate repairs and improvements, oversaw the staging, and complete the sales transaction flawlessly. During the process, he constantly stayed in touch, communicated the problems timely, and presented the challenges and opportunities clearly to help us make the right choices. We were able to secure multiple offers and ultimately sell the house at a higher than expected price.
Keller R.
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED This referral reflects a very high recommendation for Scott Williams, our real estate agent in Santa Barbara, CA, who closed escrow on our house a day before Thanksgiving. We are so grateful! Scott worked tirelessly for four months, through ups and downs, to settle on the best offer for our home, meeting our conditions as well as those of seller's realtor, while opening up other professional opportunities as well. One of our requests was to close sale before the end of the year, which we did. Based on past referrals, and due to the fact we live out of town, we trusted Scott to handle the sale, and followed his recommendations throughout. This included making all building inspection improvements, staging, landscape improvements, and working with necessary contracted help. We feel very fortunate to have had his experience and guidance. He kept in close communication with us via messaging and phone calls and answered any questions or concerns we had within minutes. He was able to make us feel like we were heading the team, even though it was he who so professionally guided the way. We really appreciated the open communication.
Zuser20170905080329408
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED In all our years of working with real estate agents, many of them excellent, none can compare with the service we received in selling our home with Scott. We knew Scott through his monthly newsletters on the Mesa over the 31 years we lived in Santa Barbara. So when making a decision to sell our home, we knew we would choose Scott. Scott met with us and presented a detailed market analysis of home sales in our area. This proved invaluable in our decision making throughout the sale, regarding price and market conditions. He works with a stager who consulted with us at no cost as to best show our home for sale. His assistant, Michelle, kept up up to date in our search for potential places to move to in Santa Barbara. Scott was thorough in guiding us through the paperwork, taking the time to sit down with us as we went through the disclosures on our property. His experience proved to be right time and again as he suggested the timing of the property inspection, what to fix or not fix, etc. We sold our home within a month and Scott guided an inexperienced seller's agent through a difficult 30 day escrow. He was always available and responsive by phone or text, even when he was dealing with personal family matters. We closed escrow within a day of expectations, were happy with the price we received for our home, and were able to coordinate the 30 day close of escrow on our new home, in large part thanks to Scott's efforts. And to top it off, Scott has a truck that he lets his clients use for the move. While we had contracted for a POD container, it did not hold all of our furniture and the truck was a life-saver, not to mention money-saver. Scott is top notch! I recommend him without reservation!
Zuser20160325144910102
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Reference for Scott Williams - RealtorIf you want to sell your house in Santa Barbara I strongly recommend Scott Williams. He has helped our family work through difficult real estate negotiations while buying and selling real estate in Santa Barbara. Several years ago Scott helped our son buy a house in Hope Ranch where there were several offers. During the inspection process there was severe flooding inside the house from a leaking toilet as well as other problems not evident initially. Rather than pull out of the deal Scott guided him through negotiations to find the cost of repairing these problems before closing the deal. As the remodel started we learned good contracting skills from Scott. The remodeled house was rented to good tenants as he lives overseas.When my husband passed away Scott gave me a valuation of the house for estate tax purposes so when I recently put it on the market it came out well and I wasn't stuck with huge capital gains. As a seller I really appreciated Scott's help and ideas with staging the house and making the brochure. He also suggested an inspection before the sale.Scott understands what is needed from all perspectives and even if your house needs some work he's there to guide you through the best way of selling your house.
Barrickman3
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED My husband & I came to know of Scott Williams several years ago as we would get his newsletters in the mail. His newsletters were always very informative & concise, keeping us very informed regarding home values & sales on the Mesa as well as predicted trends. I would also receive post cards from Scott of upcoming open houses which I would read about as well. My husband & I have lived on the Mesa for 30 yrs. We've spent that time fixing our home to the point of perfection. Then...I received an open house post card in the mail from Scott Williams... I knew this was going to be the house of our dreams. It was... we now own the home... so our new journey begins... I highly recommend Scott Williams, he is nose to the grindstone on top of it efficient!! Scott knows what he is doing, has a systematic tried & true philosophy & plan. He is a good listener and has a calm yet direct persona. He knows how to market your home using the latest technology. We then needed to sell one of our properties after purchasing this home. Scott was amazing, we started out using the price we wanted, but Scott also did market analysis so we knew his opinion as well. We were able to sell the home for the listed price while meeting our buyers requests. There was professional photography, including drone photo's, a well designed brochure, and many open houses over four months. Scott also helped us get the home ready with having a stager give assistance which helped us obtain our asking price and the appeal of the home. Having three separate escrows as would be buyers needed to sell their homes in order to purchase. Scott helped to get all the paperwork done for a short escrow from the eventual cash buyer. Again getting full price. He worked extra hard to make sure that the timelines worked for us, making adjustments as we went through escrow. He found a radon contractor at an excellent price who did great work. Scott is an excellent listener, he always responded to my emails & phone messages, he was there for us 100%. I could go on....and....on..... Again, we highly recommend Scott Williams and would call upon him again without reservation. Diane Barrickman & Seymour Duncan
Bobsilentnight
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED I had a $1+ million property to sell in Santa Barbara and my needs were urgent. A close friend asked me to use her buddy as my realtor, but I wanted to talk to Scott Williams (Santa Barbara) first. I had read and liked his promotional materials. Well, less than sixty days ago I made the call and today we closed. On my first call he outlined his experience, inquired about my home and told me what to expect. I felt good about what he said and told him to send a contract. The next day---even before I had returned my contract---he had a potential buyer. Scott gave good advice, was efficient with my time and prepared all the documents, which we handled by DocuSign. It could not have been easier. He set up inspections, negotiated with the buyer, helped arrange a few necessary repairs and kept me informed at every step. I'm sure glad I followed my own counsel and made the call to Scott.BG, happy seller
Diane M.
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED From day one we knew that our unique house would be a difficult sell and that we would need a realtor with a lot of experience and knowledge to help us out. Scott began the process by having the best marketing materials possible and never tired of showing our house.A He had great photos and drone shots done and guided us through presenting the house in the best possible light.A Before our sale, we had difficult escrows with two potential buyers that fell through and Scott never wavered from his optimistic but practical outlook. He made difficult situations manageable and always went above and beyond our expectations.A Ultimately Scott was able to get us full price for our home and negotiate a decrease in the price of the home we purchased. He was always available when needed and very prompt at returning phone calls and emails.A We would highly recommend him without reservation.
Admark9
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Don't underestimate the value of an experienced guide. Scott, with over 700 transactions in this market is just such a person. For us, excellent and truly outstanding work on Scott's part lead to a smooth and flawless transaction, even though the buyer lives in another country! Scott's attention to detail and clear and direct approach helped us understand what we needed to do and when to do it. Selling property is no simple matter and this was no exception. We listed Friday and had our buyer the following Thursday. Then came the rest of the process, and again, Scott anticipated the needs of the buyer and smoothed the way to a close over the asking price. Very happy! Call this man!
Scot1745
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott did a fantastic job for us. We were remote sellers and so needed to have a realtor that could take care of everything, that was Scott. Excellent communication, excellent planning and follow through. The plan that Scott put in place for us included, setting our expectations, getting the place ready, coordinating with workers for repairs and improvements, professionally staging the house, professional photography and creating an excellent brochure for the sale. Scott was also very patient as we hit the market, getting several offers, providing excellent guidance, managing a difficult escrow and eventually selling for over full price.We would recommend Scott to anyone selling or buying a property in Santa Barbara.
Andre T.
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott was the listing agent for both the seller and myself (the buyer). This sometimes can be awkward, but Scott did a great job representing both parties of this deal fairly. The transaction went very smoothly and we closed on time. Scott has many years of experience in real estate. He is especially knowledgeable in the Mesa neighborhood (where we bought the house). This was our first home purchase and we could not have wished for a better agent. I highly recommend working with Scott.
Katherine M.
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED I have been involved in 10 transactions with Scott, both as seller and buyer, over thirty years. Scott is a detail oriented, superior negotiator and offers insightful feedback and direction throughout the process of selling or buying real estate.I have worked with other great real estate agents in Oregon, Pennsylvania and Michigan, and Scott remains at the top of my list. He is patient, thoughtful and an expert at staging and repairs, with excellent resources to assist your needs as a buyer or seller.If you're looking for a helpful, personable and detail driven professional, I highly recommend Scott Williams.
User60492871
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Over the past year, Scott Williams worked tirelessly with us in our search for the perfect property in the Mesa area of Santa Barbara. Our many consultations with Scott regarding style preferences, desired size, interior details, and landscaping options helped to guide us through the multitude of listings. Thanks to his critical market evaluations, Scott was able to carefully craft several offers for presentation to the sellers, and followed up with negotiations to ensure our best interests. He was very generous and patient throughout the entire process until we decided on the right property. His professional savior-faire, coupled with his high standard of ethics, made Scott the ideal agent for our search.
Zuser20160403224713640
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Our family has worked with Scott Williams for nearly five years. He helped one set of parents sell their house, and it was such a good experience that we hired him to help fix up, rent, and eventually sell our mother's house. We couldn't have asked for a more expert and reliable professional to guide us. Our mother's house needed quite a bit of work. Scott worked to make the best repair choices within our budget. Scott has a team of contractors to help with every aspect of home improvement and selling. He managed the process of getting the house in condition to rent, and in making additional improvements several years later when we were ready to sell. Scott has an experienced finger on the pulse of the real estate market, not only in Santa Barbara, but nationally. Our house was so well prepared that we received multiple above-asking offers at the first open house. Scott is a strong and ethical bargainer, and escrow went without a hitch. Finally, selling a house involves emotion. Scott was sensitive to our own situations, and remained a steady support for us during the process. We enthusiastically recommend Scott.
Cacaiomallmann
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Experience is number 1 when it comes down to a Realtor ! Scott's experience is great to have when it comes down to close a deal ! Always on time and very organized works for me when doing something so important as buying or selling your home !Scott delivers what needed always on time and in a very professional way !I have bought and sold 4 homes with Scott and I will not change this in the future; he is just a great Realtor !!!JC Mallmann
Drmanny3
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED First off, Scott has a great internet presence. He has been sending me specific listing for over a year. When we finally sold our home I contacted Scott who immediately made himself available. We came out for one day and visited many homes. When we found what we liked he was instrumental in helping us negotiate with the seller. He was masterful to say the least. The entire time he had our back. He was there for every single issue and patiently walked us through them all. I have met a lot of realtors and while most of then are friendly and supportive, Scott has the experience and proven track record. I was really impressed with his professionalism and genuine interest in our well being. I teach customer service at Cal State Fullerton and thus have a pretty good feel for how things should be done. He raised the bar, Everywhere! I am almost embarrassed in that we asked him for assistance at every turn. He even helped us get home owner's insurance when my 40 year history with Auto Club was not enough to insure our new home. And the rate that we got was great. We discovered a Radon problem in our new home, because Scott recommended that we test. He then helped us find a company that was able to mitigate the problem. What can I say. He is better than family. Go figure... Someone who lives up to expectations. There is a lot more that I could say but I think you get the general idea. Scott says what he does and does what he says.Manny Fernandez, Jr.
Paradisekauai
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott is an exceptional realtor, communicator, and master negotiator. This was my third real estate transaction with him. I am retired and in the process of downsizing. Scott helped me remodel my home in record time and stayed within my budget. As a result, we were able to obtain the highest price possible. The house sold in two days. He managed various projects and vendors, keeping me apprised of all developments. His attention to detail and professionalism are unmatched. I would work with him again in a heartbeat!
Tomciolli
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott was our second realtor. Our property's appeal had languished after an inspector suggested some expensive repairs. Scott went through the trouble of getting the inspections and estimates redone, which provided us with much lower costs and incentive to provide lower discounts. With a little paint and some floor refinishing, we received multiple bids over asking price with only one weekend on the market. I'd use Scott again in a heartbeat.
User9300918
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott Williams is a Real Estate agent par excellence! He was able to deal with us via long distance while we searched for the right property. Once it was identified, he was so attentive to detail that we never worried. He handled all the minutiae that is required in a closing, and gave us names of competent people to deal with the needed repairs on our new property. He helped us to bargain down to a fair price that was acceptable to both buyer and seller. I would gladly recommend him to anyone needing a Real Estate agent. In fact, our daughter had used him in two home purchases and praised him so highly that we never doubted his abilities and qualifications
Richard F.
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott had an excellent knowledge of our area and accurately put a realistic value on our house. His marketing plan worked perfectly. We had a buyer within 10 days. He is very detail oriented. We would recommend him to others in our area.
Saad K.
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott has been nothing short of phenomenal. This is my 3rd time engaging him to buy or sell a home. I would highly recommend Scott to anyone looking to buy or sell a house.
Nathanielcraig
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED When my wife and I set out to buy a home, we thought that our choice of real estate agent was largely incidental. Working with Scott convinced us, however, of the incalculable value of a great real estate agent. Scott proved to be an incredible guide and mentor during our home-buying process -- walking us through the ins and outs of the Santa Barbara real estate market, drawing on his extensive experience in the market to focus our efforts, offering his guidance to optimize our house-hunting experience. He was marvelously flexible in working with our unusual schedule. He brought me along on agent visits to see homes at the earliest possible time. When we finally found the home we desired, Scott proved to be an outstanding ally in our negotiations. He deftly maneuvered us through the negotiating process and saved us an appreciable amount. From start to finish, he was genuinely interested in saving us money and effort, rather than simply looking to make a sale.During our house-hunting experience, we interacting with many other agents -- and while many of them were highly qualified and professional, they never quite seemed to equal Scott's level of experience and authority. We were extremely fortunate to work with Scott, and will gladly look to him for all of our future real estate activities. I am glad to recommend him wholeheartedly, especially to those new to the Santa Barbara market.
Refreese
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED We are very pleased to have chosen Scott Williams as our realtor. He guided us through the process with clear and concise instruction. He was always available, communicated very well and helped us arrive at a fair and successful sales result.
Tandjtomberg
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott Williams proved to be an exceptional real estate agent who was prepared from the very first meeting, knowledgeable about the real estate market in Santa Barbara, notably the Mesa, and an excellent communicator. Scott kept us informed every step of the way and was always available for calls, texts, and emails. In short, Scott made a long-distance real estate sale easy and painless. We were particularly pleased with the results! We felt comfortable with Scott and trusted his judgement.I would recommend Scott to anyone interested in buying or selling real estate.Julene Tomberg
User2139121
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED We met Scott and a handful of other agents while browsing open houses in Santa Barbara. We hadn't fully decided to pull the trigger yet, but knew we would choose Scott to represent us once we were ready. Scott was the most professional, straight forward and knowledgeable agent we had met and was experienced with the areas that we wanted to look at. Once we made the decision to move, we spent seven or eight Saturdays with him looking at homes while putting our current home on the market to sell. His efficiency in locating and scheduling showings kept us on track. During this period from 06/12 to 12/12, the market was very hot with limited inventory and Scott helped us to understand that we needed to move quickly and that there would potentially be multiple offers. Scott provided us with a detailed market analysis on each home we were interested in. Once we sold our home, we moved into a vacation rental nearby and were ready to make bids on the homes that suited our needs. Thanks to the time Scott invested with us, we were able to navigate the speedy buying process required at that point and knew exactly what to expect. Ultimately, we bought a home in our desired location on the Mesa through a multiple bid situation. We love our new home and could not have been happier with the process. Scott always had time for us and continued to help us with contacts for local services once we were moved in. It has been a few years now and Scott has become our trusted friend in the community. He is the only real estate agent that we would recommend to anyone without hesitation.
Ken061
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED At a time when the market was soft, multiple offers were unheard of, and homes languished on the market for months on end, Scotts help resulted in multiple offers and closing within weeks. Helping us at every step, including the staging of our house to show it in the best possible light, Scotts experience and insight proved invaluable. Hell definitely be our first call when future need arises.
Cmac8653
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Believe it or not I found Scott Williams on line, he was a great find. I bet we looked at 40 plus homes, and he never lost his focus, he helped my wife find her dream home in Montecito. Thank You!Craig McGinnis
Erniepfa
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott helped me search for and find a rental condo. He listened very carefully and never pushed for a offer. He negotiated hard for a good price, even though it reduced his commission. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and polite. I will use him for my future real estate business, and would highly recommend him to others.
Dale D.
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I were searching for Ocean Front, $3 to $5m, in the Santa Barbara area and Scott helped us find the perfect house. The entire process could not have went better. Scott is articulate and professional. He did not pressure us in any manner whatsoever just so he could make a commission. I am a commercial developer and have been in the real estate business for over 30 years. I feel very comfortable recommending Scott Williams.
Ddonohoe3
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I were searching for Ocean Front, $3 to $5m, in the Santa Barbara area and Scott helped us find the perfect house. The entire process could not have went better. Scott is articulate and professional. He did not pressure us in any manner whatsoever just so he could make a commission. I am a commercial developer and have been in the real estate business for over 30 years. I feel very comfortable recommending Scott Williams.
Jdzb
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott has helped us with several successful sales and purchases over the years since 1988 and we have referred him to others who have been as pleased with his service as we have. He has a good grasp of local real estate issues and how to handle the paperwork to keep things moving. We are pleased to recommend his service.
Kenkarendoggies
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott listed and sold our Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara,Ca. in a prompt concise and professional manner.This was during the ending of the weekness in our countries economic enviornment,Thank you,Ken Bridgeman.
Baylor28
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED We've known Scott Williams professionally for over 15 years. He was instrumental in helping us to sell our former home and in locating and buying our current home. He is knowledgeable, professional, hard working, flexible and we always felt that he had our best interests at heart.We would not hesitate to use Scott for any future real estate needs.
User16681779
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED I have known Scott most of his career. He has helped me with transactions. But even more he has been a teacher. When I as executor had to dispose of my parent's property, Scott was wonderful in the advise he gave me in preparing it for sale. With his truck and other above and beyond services Scott provides, Scott is the realtor I recommend to those looking for help. He knows the whole south coast, but has specialized in the Mesa part of Santa Barbara. Scott is someone I trust.
Bizybea4
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED Scott William help us buy a second home. He was very accommodating due to the fact that we were coming in from Orange County. Always answered phone calls promptly. He emailed potential properties that we might be interested on a daily basis. He took care of something's that the sellers and or their agent we're suppose do and did not. He was very helpful and professional.We would defenitly work with Scott Williams again in the future.
Magoo593
Review for Member: Scott Williams
ZillowVERIFIED We have known Scott for 25 years now. Scott helped us sell our condo and purchase our home. His knowledge and expertise made for a truly trouble free dual transaction. Both escrows closed without any hitches due to Scott's diligence.We are pleased to recommend Scott to anyone with real estate needs.
