Testimonials

Deborah Samuel of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is a very compassionate professional


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 home sold with lightning speed, 4 days, enabling my move from West to East Coasts.

Her endless hours of detail 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 personal passion to assist senior clients, made my transition to more efficient living possible.

Lilian Rossol - August 12, 2021


Deborah is a Wonderful, Trustworthy Realtor!


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 was going to be a challenge. We were initially faced with 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 trying to determine 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 and 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 was able to hook 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, what the values were, identifying items worth donating to reputable charities and delivering them and even went so far as to 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 completely 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. Upon our approval, she obtained bids from various repair companies and upon our approval managed to entire process. In addition, we decided that 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 to the table and managed the entire process. As the escrow progressed, several additional issues/negotiations came up. Deborah communicated each issue and advised us our options and gave recommendations. Throughout this lengthy process, she remained by our side and kept us informed at every step. She never brought us a problem without a solution/recommendation. She always made sure we knew she had our best interests in mind. Also, since all agreements were done online and she was managing all repairs, etc., we never even had to make any trips back to the condo.

We consider her a wonderful, trustworthy Realtor but more importantly we think of her as a wonderful person. We are very thankful she was there for us and would recommend her without reservation.

Sincerely,
Miriam and David DuBose


Fabulous Agent!


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 clients best interest in mind. She is extremely responsive to questions and shows great attention to details. 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.

Review submitted by Julie Frank (Seller) on 24 Jun 2021


We were fortunate to have found Deborah as our real estate agent


My wife and I have only owned two homes and we lived for 27 years in the home we sold through Deborah as our agent. We were fortunate to have found Deborah as our real estate agent. She is professional, competent and, more importantly, client centered. Deborah thoroughly researched the market and developed an impressive plan for marketing the sale of our home both locally and to potential buyers beyond the local market. She guided my wife and I through the listing and disclosure forms, which can be daunting, that are now required to sell a home in California. When work was required to fix items, the buyer wanted done as a condition to close, Deborah made the appointments and got the work completed competently and promptly. She understood what we were looking for in terms of price, the timing of our move and the kind of buyer we hoped would buy the house we loved. She delivered on all counts. Even though the buyer was represented by another agent in the same office, Deborah always showed she represented us, and was focused on achieving our goals. Deborah made a difficult process and stressful time less difficult and less stressful. My wife and I recommend Deborah to anyone wanting a highly competent and caring real estate agent.

Andrew & Jo Gifford Montecito, CA


As a local real estate professional a commitment to client satisfaction is a top priority. Whether you are considering purchasing a home, or selling an existing property, an outstanding level of service is guaranteed with me representing you in your next real estate transaction. I provide real estate services in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Hope Ranch, Carpinteria, Montecito, Summerland, and in other local real estate markets.

There is no doubt that providing the ideal level of real estate service will mean that you will be able to meet all of your real estate objectives. Many satisfied real estate customers have submitted letters of thanks and some greatly appreciated reviews regarding my real estate services. Thanks again for visiting and be sure to contact me regarding any real estate buying or selling need, whether large or small.

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