My husband and I rented from Karen and Diane and had such a great renting experience. We never felt…read moretaken advantage of and had a heat unit on Anapamu Street. There were repairs being done to the building occasionally but I see that as a positive. Diane is great to communicate with and always a pleasure to see when entering the office. She has great humor and demeanor. Karen and her husband were also helpful and cheerful when around the building. Moving in was great and moving out was great with a reasonable deposit return. We moved due to wanting a larger apartment from a one bedroom to a 2 bedroom, and unfortunately didn't find one available at the time with Karen Lacks & Co. I'm currently with a different leasing company and love the apartment but wish I read the reviews for them before signing the lease. I will always appreciate the service from K Lacks and Diane

Karen Lacks Management did an excellent job when I leased an apartment. Whenever there is an issue…read moreit is always responded to with care and taken care of correctly. I will definitely be using Karen Lacks services in the future! You will not be disappointed.

Kyle and Mike are fantastic! They masterfully handled a complex sale involving four sellers and…read moremultiple offers. Super responsive, highly creative with their strategies, and a total pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them and would definitely use them again in the future.

As the owner of a local home inspection company with over 20 years serving the Santa Barbara…read morecommunity, I've had the opportunity to work with Kyle Richardson and The Richardson Team on hundreds of real estate transactions over the years, and they are among the most knowledgeable and professional real estate teams in Santa Barbara. One of the things that stands out most is the generational depth of experience behind their work. Their understanding of the Santa Barbara market comes from decades of professional stewardship serving local real estate clients, and that depth of knowledge shows in the high-caliber guidance and strategy they bring to each transaction. I've been involved in many of their transactions over the years and have seen firsthand how much they prioritize transparency and truly advocate for their clients. They take the time to ensure buyers and sellers fully understand the condition of a property and the decisions they are making along the way, always advocating for their clients' best interests at every step. The Richardson Team represents the very best of professionalism in our local real estate community. I'm always glad when we have the opportunity to work together and would confidently recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home in Santa Barbara. -- Shelby Hendrix HouseMaster Home Inspections

Skyline Property Management: Six Stars - They Deliver!…read more Several years ago, as neophytes to being 'landlords', we took the recommendation of a real estate agent/friend and hired Skyline. Robert & Christy walked us through what we needed to do to prepare our rental, advised us on pricing, advertised and screened applicants for us, negotiated the rental contract and then managed the property once tenants were 'in'. They were professional, thorough and made the entire process EASY! Recently we have also seen Skyline in action from the renter's perspective when our son contacted them about an apartment they were managing. Again, Skyline's Robert & Christy were the consummate professionals. They put my son at ease and were straightforward about the process, the documents they needed, and their expectations once my son qualified for the rental. They have been quick to respond to needed repairs and are always available to answer questions. They are compassionate people who really enjoy their work! I recommend Skyline Property Management to landlords and renters. They are the real deal!

I am so thankful for Robert and Christy selecting me to be a tenant. I lived in one of the rentals…read morefor nearly 2 years while finishing up my degree at UCSB. In the few occasions I had a problem with something in the home, they were quick to respond to the situation. Renting from Skyline Property Management was simple, professional, and smooth. Thank you Robert and Christy.

I am very particular about my home and my privacy is very important to me. John respects that and…read moretakes care of everything. He uses only premium and properly vetted vendors overseeing every project or maintenance issue personally. His years of experience and dedication to excellence make this an easy recommendation. Thanks John!

From the owner: * Property Management, Maintenance & Repair * Estate…read moreManagement * Preventive Maintenance * Risk Management * Project Management * Concierge Services * Scheduled Maintenance * Carpentry * Vendor Staffing & Oversight * Handy Man Services

I highly recommend West Property Management. Richard was incredibly responsive, professional, and…read morefriendly throughout the entire process. Although my situation unexpectedly changed and I no longer needed property management services, he was very understanding and even agreed to terminate the contract despite it already being signed for a few days. That level of honesty and customer care really stood out to me. If I ever need a property manager in the future, Richard will absolutely be my first call.

I highly recommend West Property Management. They truly deserve five stars! Richard is absolutely…read moregreat--professional, responsive, and makes dealing with any issue completely stress-free. Excellent service overall.

Comet Realty was always a pleasure to work with for my stay in San Luis! I needed a place to stay…read morein a pinch from a relocation, and within a day, Hayley was able to show me the place I'd eventually be staying in for a year. Interacting with the team was always pleasant and my rare maintenance needs were addressed very promptly. Overall it was an awesome time!

I am soooooooo incredibly grateful for T.J. and all the hard work he gracefully demonstrated during…read morethe purchase of our first home. For a year we looked at properties, discussed financial moves, chatted over dinners, exchanged countless group texts, shared tips and tricks and continued to have faith that we would find a home to purchase in SLO county. Travis came through! If you are looking to work with someone who will be transparent and honest with you, he's the guy! Thank you Travis for making this entire process enjoyable and rewarding.

My community switched to blue horizon from another company about a year ago and I am so happy we…read moredid! Right away after the switch I noticed more communication with residents via texts and e mails and it just really seems like they care! Kevin is a huge help whenever I have had any issues that needed to be addressed! I am always responded to quickly and I notice results for whatever it is that I need. My community looks beautiful and I notice maintenance happening to just keep things looking new often! If you need a new property manager look no further!

Run, don't walk from this property MIS-management company. Negative stars for negligent level…read morenon-responsiveness. Blue Horizon's abject and complete failure to return a simple email or phone call caused my property to fall out of escrow costing me tens of thousands of dollars. This company is a joke....and so fitting that they changed the name to Virtual HOA, because there is never anyone there to help or respond to community needs. I'm sure Kevin Lehman will chime in here right away, denying and accusing. If only he did his actual job and responded when it matters, maybe there would be fewer 1-star reviews.

Had a fabulous weekend at Playa Lodging for my baby moon with my best friend, fiancé and baby. I…read moreloved the high-end kitchen and dining area, three bedrooms, steam room and gorgeous bathtub, and the rooftop lounge. However, my favorite part was definitely their private garden where I was able to pick jalapeños, cilantro, chives, cherry tomatoes, mint, dill, kale and lemons. I would highly recommend for any family, couple or group of friends!

My wife and I stayed at Playa Lodging for our 10 Year Anniversary. The property is very nice and…read morevery well maintained. Everything in the unit looked brand new. The location is perfect. The website says it is a 5 minute walk to the beach, but it is more like one minute. The manager Linda was exceptional. Her professionalism, hospitality and caring mentality made the stay so great. Any questions we had, she responded right away. The property owners are fortunate to have someone like her managing the property. We look forward to returning hopefully soon. Thank you Linda!