Testimonials

It was a pleasure working with Deborah Samuel as we were looking to downsize into an over-55 community. From my very first call to her on one of her listings to the point we purchased our home, she went above and beyond to help. Although we didn’t purchase our home from Deborah because we decided to move to Dana Point, she was a continual source of invaluable resources, support, and advice for how to make a difficult decision on both the selling end and the buying one as well. She was even gracious in reviewing some of the paperwork despite the fact that we were not her buyers. One thing I wish we had been able to take advantage of was Deborah’s assistance with the worst part of the process - the physical move. Because we didn’t move to Santa Barbara, we couldn’t do so, but her services in this arena looked fabulous. If you want a realtor with heart who cares about you, Deborah is your g…

It was a pleasure working with Deborah Samuel as we were looking to downsize into an over-55 community. From my very first call to her on one of her listings to the point we purchased our home, she went above and beyond to help. Although we didn’t purchase our home from Deborah because we decided to move to Dana Point, she was a continual source of invaluable resources, support, and advice for how to make a difficult decision on both the selling end and the buying one as well. She was even gracious in reviewing some of the paperwork despite the fact that we were not her buyers. One thing I wish we had been able to take advantage of was Deborah’s assistance with the worst part of the process - the physical move. Because we didn’t move to Santa Barbara, we couldn’t do so, but her services in this arena looked fabulous. If you want a realtor with heart who cares about you, Deborah is your gal.

As the owner of Jeff Carroll Plumbing Inc. I’ve worked closely with Deborah Samuel for over five years, completing more than 30 sewer line inspections and plumbing repair projects together. Deborah is one of the most thorough, knowledgeable, and proactive Realtors I’ve ever worked with in my career. She’s fully engaged in every step of the property preparation process — from coordinating inspections to ensuring her senior clients’ homes are safe, functional, and market-ready. I’ve seen firsthand how much she cares about her clients, always going the extra mile to make sure every detail is handled correctly and efficiently. Deborah’s dedication to her senior clients in Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Goleta truly sets her apart. She’s not only a top-tier Realtor but also a compassionate advocate who removes the stress of selling from her clients’ shoulders. I’m proud to work alongside her a…

As the owner of Jeff Carroll Plumbing Inc. I’ve worked closely with Deborah Samuel for over five years, completing more than 30 sewer line inspections and plumbing repair projects together. Deborah is one of the most thorough, knowledgeable, and proactive Realtors I’ve ever worked with in my career. She’s fully engaged in every step of the property preparation process — from coordinating inspections to ensuring her senior clients’ homes are safe, functional, and market-ready. I’ve seen firsthand how much she cares about her clients, always going the extra mile to make sure every detail is handled correctly and efficiently. Deborah’s dedication to her senior clients in Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Goleta truly sets her apart. She’s not only a top-tier Realtor but also a compassionate advocate who removes the stress of selling from her clients’ shoulders. I’m proud to work alongside her and her incredible SB SOS team, who consistently deliver excellence in every project. Sincerely, Jeff Carroll Plumbing Inc.

My name is Jeremy Varela, owner of J&J’s Heating Air Conditioning & Fireplace, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with Deborah Samuel for 3 years now. I’ve handled a lot of HVAC and fireplace inspections and repairs for her listings, and every single time she’s been professional, prompt, and incredibly easy to work with. What stands out most to me is the genuine effort she puts into her relationships with her clients, contractors, and everyone involved in a transaction. You can tell she truly cares about people, not just the next paycheck. I’ve even run into her out and about with clients, grabbing lunch or checking in on a project, and she’s always full of positive energy and purpose. Her dedication really shows in her work and through her other company, SB SOS, which helps seniors with downsizing and moving. Every client I’ve interacted with through her has been happy and well take…

My name is Jeremy Varela, owner of J&J’s Heating Air Conditioning & Fireplace, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with Deborah Samuel for 3 years now. I’ve handled a lot of HVAC and fireplace inspections and repairs for her listings, and every single time she’s been professional, prompt, and incredibly easy to work with. What stands out most to me is the genuine effort she puts into her relationships with her clients, contractors, and everyone involved in a transaction. You can tell she truly cares about people, not just the next paycheck. I’ve even run into her out and about with clients, grabbing lunch or checking in on a project, and she’s always full of positive energy and purpose. Her dedication really shows in her work and through her other company, SB SOS, which helps seniors with downsizing and moving. Every client I’ve interacted with through her has been happy and well taken care of with nothing but great things to say. Deborah is a true professional and one of the few people who make you proud to work alongside them. I’ll always answer when she calls she’s earned that kind of trust. GREAT JOB DEB! – Jeremy Varela J&J’s Heating Air Conditioning and FireplacePros

Deborah Samuel was the most trustworthy Santa Barbara, CA, Realtor helping hand I could have ever asked for… My father passed away somewhat suddenly in California. I live in Washington state and was my dad’s only child and surviving relative. My dad had a modest home and overall small estate, but he had “lived” in his Mesa home, filling it with items that gave him enjoyment and a sense of purpose. He was also paralyzed from the waist down for over 40 years, so his home was full of ADA equipment, wheelchairs, and even a modified minivan he could wheel into and drive himself. I still have a full-time job and family to take care of myself, so the idea of taking care of all the cleanup needed for my dads home let alone the soft remodel and demolition needed just to try and sell his home and getting an agent to represent the sale all while living over 1000 miles away was daunting to say the l…

Deborah Samuel was the most trustworthy Santa Barbara, CA, Realtor helping hand I could have ever asked for… My father passed away somewhat suddenly in California. I live in Washington state and was my dad’s only child and surviving relative. My dad had a modest home and overall small estate, but he had “lived” in his Mesa home, filling it with items that gave him enjoyment and a sense of purpose. He was also paralyzed from the waist down for over 40 years, so his home was full of ADA equipment, wheelchairs, and even a modified minivan he could wheel into and drive himself. I still have a full-time job and family to take care of myself, so the idea of taking care of all the cleanup needed for my dads home let alone the soft remodel and demolition needed just to try and sell his home and getting an agent to represent the sale all while living over 1000 miles away was daunting to say the least. I found Deborah Samuel by happenstance searching the internet for help. There are truly no words to accurately describe what Deborah and her team did for me and my family. She took ALL the stress that I had been under away and handled every step of the process needed to settle my dad’s estate. She is very well connected and has a strong team of professionals who are all of the same mind and ilk. They are all caring, respectful, and understanding. They know what needs to be done and how to do it in a timely and most professional manner. Her expertise and connections are truly inspiring, and I was able to put all my trust in her through the whole 5-month project. Her communication with me was thoughtful, understanding, and backed by her extensive knowledge of her profession. Thank you, Deborah, and the rest of your SB SOS team, from the bottom of my heart.