Kevin is the best Real Estate Agent that we have ever worked with. He has unparalleled knowledge of the town, the neighborhoods, the other agents, the deals, and what it will take to buy or sell a home. His ethics are above reproach. He is incredibly well respected in the community and we have yet to meet another agent in our town who doesn't know him or at least know of him. Highly recommended! read more

Kevin was recommended to us by friends who had loved working with him, awe share their enthusiasm! Because of Kevin's hard work and tremendous knowledge of the Santa Barbara real estate market, my husband and I were able to purchase our beautiful home last year. A Santa Barbara native, Kevin was able to listen to us describe our preferences and steer us only to neighborhoods and homes that met our needs. The market was very competitive and we were conducting our search from the east coast, but despite these challenges, Kevin's flawless eye for quality, extensive professional network and efficient communications resulted in our finding a perfect home. There were several bids and Kevin ensured our bid was competitive and that the previous owners understood our strengths as buyers. After our bid was accepted, Kevin continued to act as our eyes and ears through the inspection process and installation of a new septic system. His oversight ensured the real estate closing was smooth. A year later, Kevin continues to offer guidance as we remodel. He truly has a " golden Rolodex " and we couldn't be happier with repair and renovation professionals he has recommended. We just couldn't recommend Kevin highly enough for his outstanding listening and communication skills, judgement and work ethic.i read more

Kevin helped my wife and me find our new home under very difficult circumstances. A new owner bought the apartment that had been my home for 31 years and evicted us. They were unwilling to let us pay for even one extra day in our home so we were under a lot of stress. All this during COVID. Kevin was very kind and patient at explaining everything at every step of the way. Most important, he was on top of the listings in our neighborhood where we wanted to stay. In some cases the places would sell before the listing was even official, so time was critical. Kevin was also very helpful at figuring out what was most important to us and he guided us to the places that made the most sense for us. And yet he was also patient about showing us places that might not be perfect at our request. read more

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Having worked with several realtors in various areas of California, I can honestly say that Kevin is above board in all aspects. We purchased our first home with Kevin. Kevin was extremely thorough and patient with us. We had dealt with other realtors in the area who didn't give much insight or care, but Kevin was quite the opposite. He always made time to meet with us no matter what day and provided a great balance of attention and space. Although it has been several years since our home purchase, Kevin regularly checks in to see how our family is and if all is well. Great realtor; honest man; very good guy. read more

I have used Kevin in four different transactions. Kevin was always incredibly helpful and always quick to respond. What impresses me most about Kevin is his service after the sale. We had many moving parts in our last sale and Kevin was "on call" all the time to help us sort through the logistics. Plain and simple Kevin as good a realtor you will find! Hal Gershman read more

We bought our house in Santa Barbara last year (2021), and probably it wouldn't happen at all without Kevin's help. Kevin guided us literally through every step, from mortgage approval to the price negotiations. Also he is very knowledgeable about the local areas and we appreciated his recommendations and honesty about that. Kevin was always available when we needed him for any urgent question and was very kind and patient if I had a lot of dumb questions. I recommend Kevin to anyone who wants to get the best house with the most affordable price! read more

Given this challenging market, Kevin seamlessly navigated us through the purchase of our home. Kevin's knowledge of SB is a gift he gives to his clients. Of all the positive attributes Kevin brings to the table - punctuality, organizational skills, expertise in the field, resources... most significant is his willingness to listen and intuit what we were looking for in our new home. It was our pleasure to work with Kevin Schmidtchen, professional extraordinaire! We would highly recommend Kevin as a realtor. read more

Kevin has invaluable knowledge of the Santa Barbara area and various neighborhoods. He was extremely helpful in our purchase of our Mesa home and an asset in the negotiation process. We were purchasing our home during a long weekend because we lived out of state. We viewed several properties and with Kevin's expertise, decided to buy our home on the Mesa. He has always been helpful with recommendations for minor remodeling. He was always energetic and insightful and will definitely use him for any future real estate transactions. Kevin was highly recommended to us, and we feel satisfied with his services. He has gone above and beyond to help us with our home. read more

Kevin helped us find a house that checked all of our boxes and more, all while getting it under asking price in a competitive market. Since we were first-time buyers, Kevin went above and beyond to walk us through the process and help us make the best decision for our family. As a Santa Barbara local, Kevin took an afternoon to give us a guided tour of all the Santa Barbara neighborhoods that met our requirements. We learned a lot and ended up falling in love with a neighborhood that initially wasn't on our shortlist. When it came to negotiation and closing, Kevin was stellar in getting us the best deal. His expertise, communication, and optimism made this an amazing experience. Kevin continues to check in on us and provide us with advice and referrals. We can't recommend him highly enough and are so fortunate to have worked with him. read more

Kevin is a consummate professional in every sense of the word. He's extremely thorough, punctual, strategic - all of the things you'd like to have in an agent. Plus he's a great person! At every corner and every turn, we felt like Kevin had our back and guided us in a way that gave us confidence and trust. We'd highly recommend Kevin Schmidtchen and would gladly work with him again. read more

Kevin is a true professional and has local knowledge that is invaluable to both buyers and sellers. Case in point, my mother had a a specific condo development in mind but there were no units on the market. By writing letters and inquiring with his (many) connections, Kevin learned of and helped her make an offer on a unit before it was even listed. He then walked her through every step of the process to close on her new home. She was thrilled. Kevin is also an all-around great guy to boot. If you considering buying or selling a property in Santa Barbara, I highly recommend that you reach out to Kevin and make him part of your real estate team. read more

Kevin was an invaluable resource for my parents when they were looking for a home in SB. His knowledge of the area is encyclopedic and he was very responsive to any needs or questions they had. He is a super friendly guy and we're all extremely happy with the fantastic service he provided. We recommend him without hesitation. read more

We found Kevin through some friends he had helped find a house in the Mesa area and had been very pleased. Happily, he was even more familiar with our target neighborhood, San Roque, since he lives there. Kevin has deep market knowledge which came in handy in our search during a fast-moving market. With houses selling in days, Kevin was able to show us some houses just as they were hitting the market so we could get the jump on things. The offer/sale process went very smoothly due to Kevin's sage advice and counsel. Our close was a bit tricky due to some complications on our end. Kevin kept calm and steered us through the process. Now that we own the house, Kevin is a great source for all the resources we needed to start our renovation process. Also, he is really easy to deal with and very responsive to any and all requests. read more

Kevin Schmidtchen is the best realtor we've ever worked with. He's very knowledgeable about Santa Barbara, responsive, dependable, personable, and hard working. You can't do better than using him for your real estate needs in Santa Barbara. read more

I'd like to thank Kevin for his outstanding work as a real estate agent. My girlfriend and I met Kevin in October of 2014 to view a few homes that I have been keeping my eye on. He was very knowledgable about the surrounding area and took us on a great trek through Santa Barbara, Montecito and Ventura. He was also able to show us a few homes that matched our desired design style that hadn't even hit the market yet. When a Realtor can know exactly what you are looking for from reviewing a few homes you like, I consider that a major asset. From this point forward, I will be calling up Kevin to review homes each time I make my way out to Santa Barbara. I will also be quick to refer him to my friends and family when they have questions regarding their home buying adventures! read more

Kevin did a wonderful job in finding me a home exactly where I wanted to be. After watching the area for sales for more than a year, his knowledge and skill was exactly what I needed as he found a home that was not yet listed. He was very easy to get in touch with, very responsive to my questions, guided me through the purchase with extreme professionalism. read more

I went to look at one of Kevin's listings today, 3172 Lucinda lane. When I walked into the house, he made eye contact with me, and instead of greeting me, he quickly looked away. Strange. As I walked through the house, he made eye contact with me a second time, and again quickly looked away without acknowledging me. While I was perusing the house, another woman came in, and he quickly greeted her and energetically spoke with her for several minutes. The only explanation I can imagine for his behavior is that he was judging me by the way I look (shaved head, no high heels or lipstick, unlike the other woman who came to see the house), or didn't think I was attractive enough to acknowledge. This is incredibly bizarre behavior for an agent who is trying to sell a home. I am looking to buy in the San roque area, and will absolutely never consider any home he is representing. Every prospective buyer should be welcomed into the home, acknowledged, and treated with respect. Clearly Kevin doesn't agree. read more

We used Kevin as our agent for the purchase of our first home in Montecito in 2016, and were so pleased with the job he did that we engaged him to sell that same home and purchase a condo in downtown Santa Barbara in 2020. Kevin is one of the most professional agents we have ever worked with. As a native of SB, he knows all the neighborhoods and has good connections throughout the market. In fact, his relationships and connections resulted in us learning that the condo was about to go on the market and arranging for us to be the first buyers to see it, and we were able to fully negotiate the purchase before the listing went public. Kevin was also very helpful in negotiating repairs on all three transactions. Great agent, highly recommended! read more

Kevin Schmidtchen is God.

We cannot recommend Kevin Schmidtchen highly enough. Our experience with Kevin went back about five years and he patiently showed us properties on each of our visits to Santa Barbara. Having grown up in town, Kevin has a very unique and specialized knowledge of the area, and he shares his knowledge with a very confident and common sense approach. He always let us know his honest unbiased opinion about every property he showed us without any pressure. We felt totally comfortable with Kevin's professional knowledge and when he identified the perfect home for us on the Riviera, we sat back and watched him make the transaction happen for us in a very competitive market. He held our hand every step of the way, and went way beyond the call of duty during the inspection and escrow period. There are many fine realtors in Santa Barbara, but Kevin is in a league of his own. read more

Kevin is a fantastic realtor and person. I would recommend him to anyone interested in buying or selling a home in the Santa Barbara area. In 2010, he helped us find and buy our dream house here in Santa Barbara -- before it went on the market. Without his creative thinking, knowledge of the Santa Barbara community, and connections, we would never have been able to find and buy this house. He knows the Santa Barbara area and its real estate market through and through. He has realistic views of value that helped us assess whether potential properties were good values. He is interested in matching people with the deals that work for them, which I really appreciate. He also is very responsive and service minded, but he is relaxed and easy to work with. I recommend him very highly. read more

I have worked with Kevin twice in buying properties in Santa Barbara and referred him to several friends who were more than pleased with his service. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the real estate market in both the buying and selling arms. Most important to me in a realtor is someone who is diligent about knowing the business, has a genuine interest an understanding of a client's needs, and is responsive without being pushy. Kevin has these attributes in spades and stands alone among other realtors in the excellence of service to his clients. read more

Kevin is awesome! He's a Santa Barbara local and I can't recommend him highly enough. As a first time buyer Kevin offered exceptional support along every step of the buying process. What amazes me is there were other offers and he made sure I was going to get the property. He did an amazing job of explaining the process step by step and was very responsive to all my emails, phone calls and texts. The process for me was effortless he made sure every detail was taken care of. I found Kevin to be extremely knowledgeable, very personable, professional and hard working family man. After closing escrow, Kevin has been a great help in getting me in touch with reliable references of trades people. What I truly love is that Kevin has been the realtor for my property for many years and has lots of knowledge of its history. If I ever need a realtor again I will definitely use Kevin. read more

We found Kevin Schmidtchen via the Internet when we decided to buy a second home in SB. We were living in LA at the time and had no idea about neighborhoods here or what type of house we could find, given our budget. Boy, did we get lucky! Though we were ready for a disappointment, we were pleasantly surprised by Kevin's expertise. Turns out that Kevin was a major asset: He took us through the steps of home purchasing, showed us different areas, communicated succinctly through the process and as a result made this daunting process a real pleasure. Kevin's assets are: knowledge of the area, honest communication, realistic and unbiased advice, reliability, timely communication, meticulous follow-ups, availability and a calming, pleasant & professional attitude. We consider ourselves lucky to have landed Kevin as our agent, as we too have had our share of hard-to-work-with agents. Best of all, he has been a great resource to us,new in Santa Barbara, by recommending various people including handymen, painters, and electricians. We will definitely call on Kevin next time to either sell our house or buy another. We recommend him without any reservation. ~Stephanie & Joe D. read more

Honest and horough from start to finish. Saved us $. As good as it gets. Extremely knowledgable about properties and surrounding areas.

Kevin helped us get into our first home this past year! It was a wonderful experience working with him, and he helped us search for the perfect place for over a year! As first time buyers we had many questions about the process and he was always there to answer our questions and help us through the lengthy process of buying a home. We will definitely be working with him for our next purchase and would recommend him to our family and friends. read more

Kevin is a fantastic realtor! He is knowledgeable and well versed on the current market conditions in Santa Barbara. He offers a lot of sound advice without pressure. He was readily available anytime we needed to work together during our home purchase in 2010. He is honest, trustworthy and helped make everything go smoothly and easily with our purchase. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for an informed and professional realtor in the Santa Barbara area. read more

This is my first Yelp review and I'm glad it is! Kevin helped me purchase my first condominium and I could not ask for a better agent to represent me. During the discovery process, he was readily available to show me any listings that interested me. He was very knowledgeable about the SB/Goleta area since he grew up in town. I really appreciated that he answered all my questions, no matter how "stupid" they were since it was my first time through the process. He is a professional, down-to-earth, nice guy who is a real partner in the process and I never felt like he was putting pressure on me to make his commission. Kevin fought hard for me and put pressure on the seller who was unfortunately very difficult to work with and kept delaying the process to a point when I almost gave up on the property. Kevin was very honest about the entire process and I felt zero pressure to continue through with the purchase. Ultimately, it all worked out! I will definitely seek Kevin out to represent me on any future real estate needs in the SB area. read more