Due to my unparalleled commitment to providing outstanding customer service as a Broker servicing Montecito, Santa Barbara, Hope Ranch, Goleta, Summerland, Carpinteria and the surrounding Santa Barbara County areas, many of my clients have submitted letters of thanks, and some greatly appreciated reviews regarding my real estate services.

A Consummate Professional

I've been in the real estate development and management business for over 25 years. My wife and I met Paul at an open house he was sitting. We knew right away there was something special about him. When we shared with him what we had in mind he was able to supply us with all the information we needed to know to begin to make a quality decision. Paul decided to think out of the box and showed us some homes we hadn't even considered and not long after we were in negotiations to buy. During the entire process Paul was an exceedingly capable and competent negotiator and counsel. We made our deal at a fair price and couldn't be more delighted with our new home. Throughout the process and to this day, many days past the close of escrow, Paul has been there to offer assistance and help us. I can only say that with Paul you are getting an advocate who not only knows the market and what's on the market but also a consummate professional. Today we count him as a friend not just our real estate broker. Thanks for all your help Paul, Jim & Glennis Malcolm

Bought and Sold

We have had Paul find our dream house and sell our former house. In both instances he was timely, professional, and performed just as he said he would. I found him to be more of a business man than a broker, that is he approached the challenges as one would face a business proposition. This suited our needs and expectations perfectly. This made what usually is a very stressful situation into one that went according to plan and with few unexpected problems. I would recommend Paul very highly if you are looking for a true partner in the house business. I think if you meet him and experience his enthusiasm and professional knowledge, you will feel the same way. Sincerely, Rod & Becky Delson

Genuine Caring Person

We had the privilege of having Paul Hurst sell our home for us this past winter. In this uncertain economic climate, Paul helped us to make some tough decisions and always kept our best interest at heart. He is such a clear, sincere communicator and his approach to marketing our house was exceptional. He is a brilliant business man and genuine caring person. We look forward to working with Paul again and we are so grateful to him for representing us so effectively and finding the right buyers!! - Scott & Cathy Armstrong

Experience was Perfect

Every once in awhile you come across someone in life that truly stands out at what they do. For us, that person was Paul Hurst. Relocating to a new area brought excitement as well as fear. From the onset, Paul eased our concerns. He spent countless hours searching for properties that fit the profile and price point we were searching for. His local knowledge of the real estate market, his trustworthy and reliable attitude, and his genuine concern to help us find our dream home, made the process the most positive experience we've encountered. Paul Hurst is someone that we are honored to recommend to anyone searching for an agent in the Santa Barbara area. Our experience was perfect right through the closing process. We cannot thank him enough for all that he has done for us. - Jim & Donna Hartman

"Best of the Best"

I wanted to let you both know how much I appreciate all your hard work in selling my home on Garcia Rd. As you know, I know several realtors in Santa Barbara from having a real estate publication. I interviewed what I consider the best of the best. After my interviews with four top notch realtors I selected you primarily because of your marketing ideas, sales strategies and complimentary personalities for team selling. All of your sales efforts from the initial comps in pricing to promotional materials were creative, highly professional and very attractive. Everyone loved your jazzy brochures, the cool website and amazing photos in the brochure and on the website. I am a marketing professional and have very high standards in marketing material. I think your brochures were top notch. As you know, friends of mine who came by during an open house gave me great feedback stating you two were amazing and they would definitely recommend you to anyone selling a home. I was very impressed with the number of open houses you had, the pre-communication of them to various markets and the immediate feedback on open houses and showings. Your weekly summaries were also helpful in understanding current activity. I think you two make a great team and are exceptionally meticulous in your paperwork, marketing and sales efforts. I would recommend you in a heartbeat! - Marlene King

"Above and Beyond"

My wife and I wish to thank you so very much for helping us purchase our new home in Montecito. You went above and beyond our expectations in helping us. As you know, we came out on our first trip from Michigan to see what we could get for our budget, and we were surprised by the costs. But that didn’t seem to deter you…you were bound and determined to get us a house…You showed us everything in our budget, and even discovered an unlisted home that we eventually bought…when the real work began - dealing with us, the seller, the multiplicity of home inspections that I needed to have piece of mind, and the escrow details – you were exceptional. You were the apex of professionalism, and we are proud to have worked with you, and to call you friends. - Mike Tweddle

"A Real Pro"

You are a real PRO. I say this because it is always good to put people ahead of things (like houses). Marti and I have moved several times over the years and therefore have had the pleasure (usually) of meeting some good realtors. We only spent a couple of hours with you, but it is immediately evident that you are a person we could and would choose to work with if Santa Barbara ends up as our choice to relocate. It is clear that the referral process at Prudential works. I talked to Ricky and shared our satisfaction with you and the relocation process. - Mr. and Mrs. Bob Downer

"Believer in the Team Approach"

As someone who has owned and sold several Santa Barbara properties, you have made me an absolute believer in the “team” approach to selling a home. What a great combination of talent you bring to the table, with your eye for detail and aggressiveness towards advertising. The two of you left nothing to chance on the sale of my home, and it’s no wonder it sold within a few days of being listed. This after sitting for almost nine months with another “locally distinguished” real estate company. I appreciate that you didn’t try to land the account by quoting an unrealistic sales price. Your pre-sale research was right on. You stayed on top of the sale throughout the entire process, and kept my worries to a minimum. In this town, the sale of a home should not be taken lightly, and I can honestly say that I would gladly recommend you to anyone interested. Thanks for the hard work, patience, honesty, and your dedication. - Mr. and Mrs. Ron Newton

"Over the Top Level of Service"

I would like to thank you one more time for the help which you provided to our mom, pre-, during- and post-sale. You really worked all aspects of the sale in the most efficient, professional manner possible, anticipated sticking points, and took action to resolve issues immediately. Above all, you extended a personal “over the top” level of service and professionalism which I seldom see, both as a businessman and a consumer. Once again, thanks from myself and my entire family for guiding our mom through the purchase, and helping her settle into her new surroundings. - Mark Minot, PhD

"Sensitive to Our Needs"

We cannot tell you how very happy to our search, highly organized presenting the range of choices, and well tuned to the demanding market in we were to have you help us find the perfect house this past summer. We have been homeowners in various states, from coast to coast, and this was the first time we had agents who truly performed! You were completely dedicatedSanta Barbara. You knew each neighborhood thoroughly, and possessed a keen sense of housing design and quality. You were not only high touch, but high tech as well. Your use of technology delivered listing information and real estate documents quickly and painlessly in order to expedite an offer or response. Our search included some difficult decisions and you never wavered in your support and patience. You were highly sensitive to our needs, including many house viewings with our young daughter! We are very happy with our whole house hunting experience and give a big thumbs up to both of you. Please do not hesitate to use us in any recommendations you need to any discerning homebuyer in the future. - Paul & Lori Clayton

"Impressed Seller and Buyer"

Many thanks for your outstanding job in selling our home. You worked meticulously to prepare our home for sale, even bringing in additional designer furnishings to complete the look. You worked closely with potential buyers, other agents, photographers, ad agencies, inspectors, contractors, appraisers, and pest control personnel so we could be free to attend to our own careers. Hiring a professional caterer, in costume, to prepare cappuccino and hot croissants, at open houses, was a fun touch. Your creative and skillful negotiations allowed us to surpass our expectations. We were equally impressed with your diligence in locating a replacement property. Your thoroughness, awareness, and creativity allowed us to buy a significantly nicer home than we thought our budget would allow. Your ability to work positively with other agents made both transactions move along quickly and professionally. I would enthusiastically recommend your services to anyone! Many Thanks. - Everett Stevens

"Representing Other Agents"

Thank you again for the outstanding job you did when selling my home. I knew from the very beginning that I made the right choice when hiring you. As a former Real Estate agent myself, I was very impressed with not only your professionalism and knowledge, but how far beyond the call of duty you went. Whether bringing in a design consultant to stage my home, creating unique and informative marketing materials to best show it off, one-on-one networking, or making sure that I was never inconvenienced...even feeding my cat while I was away...you delivered on your promises. And, very importantly, you worked closely and comfortably with the buyer's agent to effect a smooth and easy transaction. You listened to what was important to me, and made sure that all the "t"s where crossed, and the "i"s dotted, and that I was protected. I had my home listed before, but it took the two of you to finally get it sold! I would enthusiastically recommend you to anyone and everyone I know. - Bernice Hill

"Will Recommend You Without Hesitation"

Thank you so much for your hard and thorough work in selling our Santa Barbara condominium. Throughout the process, we were very impressed by your responsiveness to us, your knowledge of the market, your modern network approaches, and your consistency in pursuing our goals. We are sure that the sale and escrow proceeded smoothly because of your reliability and attention to detail. Should we meet potential buyers or sellers in the Santa Barbara area, we will recommend you without hesitation. - Dr. William Volero, MD

Wish I could clone you

Thanks Paul! I wish that I could clone you to work with me on all of my transactions. I am going to be sending this update to our inventory specialist and remind her of what a great job you are doing for me. - Teri Schenone, Primacy Relocation

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