Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Lauren did an outstanding job! As a new home buyer the process felt daunting but with her help it felt seem less. She is insanely responsive and was informative about tactics related to the negotiation of the house/ escrow. With her help I learned a lot and was able successfully go through the process unscathed with significant problems. Thanks again Lauren!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Matt as my home selling agent, and it was the second time since he became my home buying agent for the same property. I can't say enough good things about the experience. From start to finish, Matt demonstrated his expertise, dedication, and commitment to helping me achieve the best possible outcome. First and foremost, Matt's accuracy in estimating the value of my property was nothing short of impressive. He priced it wisely and precisely, which not only attracted potential buyers but also ensured that I received a fair market value for my home. His in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market truly shone through in this aspect. What truly sets Matt apart is his exceptional level of responsiveness. He was always just a phone call or text message away, ready to answer any questions or address any concerns I had. Matt's commitment to keeping me informed throughout the selling process gave me peace of mind and confidence in his abilities. But Matt went above and beyond in more ways than one. His dedication to getting my property ready for listing, from staging advice to professional photography, was instrumental in making my home stand out in the market. His attention to detail and willingness to put in the extra effort made all the difference. Beyond the professional aspects of our relationship, Matt has become a true friend. His genuine, caring nature and willingness to go the extra mile made the home selling process not just successful but enjoyable. I always felt like he had my best interests at heart.

Being new to the area Matt was referred to us by one of my new colleagues and I'm so glad we had a chance to work with him. Matt is an exceptional agent and I would give him my highest recommendation. He got to know us as a couple, our needs verses wants, our must-haves verses our like-to-haves and made great city/neighborhood recommendations based on our budget, social life and interests. He was engaging, never made us feel rushed, answered all of our questions and continuously followed up with us during the entire process. If you are in the market for an agent ... look no further.

The time had come for me to move out of Santa Barbara. I had a nice low end condo in Carpinteria that was a bit tired, and I wanted to get the most equity as I could out of it so I could fund a new purchase elsewhere. I had been an acquaintance of Lauren for a few years via SBYPC, and found her knowledgeable, intelligent and motivated, so I thought she would be a good option to advise me on what I needed to do to get it ready for sale, and then find the best buyer for the property. Little did I know! Her design expertise made it clear that not only should she list and sell my condo, but she became my primary interior designer on the project as well. This was not a small project either. It involved a complete bathroom remodel including tiling the shower, floor, new vanity and new lighting; entirely new kitchen with new cabinets, counter space, floor tile, laundry area, appliances and pantry; modernized fireplace hearth and mantel, and new paint and floor covering everywhere. When it hit the market, we had a buyer within weeks, and one who absolutely fell in love with the place. We got nearly $100k more than the estimate of value in the condo's original form prior to renovation, and nearly $50k more than the nicest similar sale previous to mine. I would give a enthusiastic recommendation to anyone for them to use Lauren to help them buy or sell their property. Although my condo was worth under $1m, she treated the transaction as if it were a $10m property.

Lauren is awesome! She worked hard to find us properties that met our requirements, communicated clearly and responded immediately to any of our inquiries. Also, after the sale, she was very helpful in finding local contractors to perform work we wanted to have done. Those contractors were great as well. Contact Lauren if you're looking for properties in the Santa Barbara area!