The Process Behind Successful Homeownership
A modern brokerage team for buyers and sellers seeking a smarter and more comprehensive real estate experience.
With 50+ years of combined experience, deep community roots, and unmatched insight into Santa Barbara living, we guide clients with discretion and attentiveness, ensuring every step of their real estate journey feels seamless and refined.
Browse exceptional homes across Santa Barbara and Montecito. Explore active listings, curated collections, and coastal properties currently available on the market.
Discover the communities we serve, from Santa Barbara’s coastal enclaves to Montecito’s hidden estates. Explore the lifestyle, local insights, and homes that define each area.
Work with Locale Group to find your next home. With local insight, thoughtful guidance, and a personalized approach, we’ll help you navigate the market with clarity and confidence.
From coastline to foothills, Santa Barbara’s lifestyle is unmatched. Finding the right home starts with having the right people and guidance by your side.
We’re here to help you see the possibilities behind every door. Our team offers insight, perspective, and support so you can make confident choices and move forward with ease.
Find an Agent
We'll set up a time to discuss the neighborhoods you’re considering, and I'll help guide your search.
Get Pre-Qualified
Based on your income and credit history, the mortgage broker will determine how much a bank will lend you, to help determine the price range for your search.
Visit Properties
Now is the time to consider your ideal home’s location and amenities. You will attend viewings and open houses.
Submit an Offer & Negotiate
Once you identify a home you like, you can put in an offer. The seller will likely return with a counteroffer, which you can accept, reject, or counter. We will provide advice throughout.
Attorney Review
Your attorney's job is vital to protecting your interests, and to review paperwork on your behalf.
Home Inspections
You will select desired inspections and determine the property condition within the agreed timeline and contingencies. You'll review disclosures and preliminary title report as well.
Loan Appraisals
Organize an appraisal with your bank. Your completed mortgage application should be submitted to your chosen lender for the bank to then issue a loan approval.
Final Walkthrough
Confirm no damage has been done to the home since inspection and that major systems and appliances are in working order.
Closing
Documents are signed, payment is exchanged, and you receive the keys!
Welcome Home
Congratulations! You're a homeowner.
A good faith deposit by the buyer to show that they are serious about buying the property. In exchange, the seller agrees to stop marketing the property.
Certain criteria to be met in order to finalize the sale.
An expert conducts a formal review of the property to find visible issues that need to be repaired.
Value placed upon property for property tax purposes by the tax collector.
Assessment of the property’s market value by a licensed appraiser, for the purpose of obtaining a mortgage.
A background check on the home and seller to ensure there are no outstanding debts or claims upon the property.
Guided by insight, integrity, and exceptional service, our team is here to help you explore the market and find the right home at your pace.