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Downsizing in Santa Barbara with SB SOS: The Richardson's
Downsizing in Santa Barbara with SB SOS: The Richardson's
Deb has the qualities that make her a successful and effective real estate agent. I can’t say enough about her professionalism and knowledge within the industry. She has high integrity and is very conscientious of keeping her client's best interest in mind. She is highly responsive to questions and shows excellent attention to detail. She went above and beyond what we ever expected. We have the highest level of confidence in her. Our transaction went smoothly, and we closed on time.
When my mother passed away, we knew we would be faced with an overwhelming number of issues. My mother was not one to share her information with anyone, so it was clear that unraveling what needed to be done would be a challenge. We initially faced the logistical issue of being over 2 1/2 hours away. Her condo was filled with 40-plus years of accumulation. We began by going over and determining what to keep and what to get rid of. Then, we began looking for a competent real estate agent. The day we met Deborah, we knew she was the right person for the job. She assured us that she would be there throughout the process, that we could rely on her, and that she had our back. She began by laying out a plan and assuring us she would be the point person for all issues going forward. She hooked us up with a company that specialized in performing a “clean sweep” of all the items in the condo. Thi…
When my mother passed away, we knew we would be faced with an overwhelming number of issues. My mother was not one to share her information with anyone, so it was clear that unraveling what needed to be done would be a challenge. We initially faced the logistical issue of being over 2 1/2 hours away. Her condo was filled with 40-plus years of accumulation. We began by going over and determining what to keep and what to get rid of. Then, we began looking for a competent real estate agent. The day we met Deborah, we knew she was the right person for the job. She assured us that she would be there throughout the process, that we could rely on her, and that she had our back. She began by laying out a plan and assuring us she would be the point person for all issues going forward. She hooked us up with a company that specialized in performing a “clean sweep” of all the items in the condo. This included what could be sold, the values, identifying items worth donating to reputable charities and delivering them, boxing up and returning equipment for cable companies, etc. They also made trips to the dump. When they were done, every item with value was sold, donations were delivered, and the condo was empty. Deborah then brought in an inspector to determine what needed to be repaired/replaced. She managed the whole process and sent us a list of recommendations. She obtained bids from various repair companies and managed the process upon our approval. In addition, we decided there needed to be some upgrades to the condo before it was put on the market. This included paint, carpet, replacing light and sink fixtures, etc. She managed this entire process and even went to Home Depot to buy replacement fixtures, etc. Once on the market, she brought all offers and managed the entire process.
Realtor Deborah Samuel of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is a very compassionate professional who provided outstanding personal attention to the sale of my home of 55 years in Santa Barbara. She brought multiple buyers and had my house sold with lightning speed for four days, enabling my move from the West to the East Coast. Her endless hours of detailed preparation for marketing and showing my property were remarkable, with nothing insurmountable on her part. Deborah’s accreditation as a Senior Real Estate Specialist and her passion for assisting senior clients made my transition to a more efficient life possible. She spent many hours reassuring me that my only experience selling my lifelong home would be a positive one, and it was. Her attention to detail and client's well-being, along with her calming demeanor, no matter how stressful things can get, are exceptional.
Deborah Samuel of Berkshire Hathaway sold our family home of 55 years for over the asking price in a remarkable four days. Living out of state, I needed to find a trustworthy advocate for my elderly mother who would guide her through the complexities of selling real estate in California and ensure she felt that her home and belongings were essential and treated with respect and care. Deb is a very compassionate professional specializing in senior transitional living arrangements; although she is accredited, it is clearly a calling on her part. I could not have relocated my mother to our home out of state without this remarkable woman's integrity and hard work as a realtor.
With years of experience, Deborah has a track record of success and is here to exceed your expectations. Contact our team today so we can guide your family through the entire process A-Z.