Sell Your Home in Santa Barbara with Zia Group
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I couldn’t be happier with my experience working with Zia Group on the sale of our Santa Barbara home. Their knowledge of the local market was clear from day one, and their professionalism made a stressful transition feel manageable. The entire team was an absolute joy to work with – responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested…
We had an exceptional experience working with Kimberly Rockwell as our listing agent. From start to finish, Kimberly was the consummate professional—polished, knowledgeable, responsive, and always positive throughout the entire process. Selling a home can be stressful, but Kimberly’s calm confidence, strategic guidance, and attention to detail made everything feel manageable and seamless. She provided…
When is came time to sell, we knew where to go… The Zia Group, Kimberly Rockwell and Daniel Zia’s team are the best! We worked closely with Kimberly, who is absolutely amazing! She is always positive, finds solutions to issues, and is a joy to work with. She is tireless and always available. She delivers…
Impeccable. From start to finish Daniel’s organization, attention to detail and communication were seamless. The effort his team put into marketing the home was incredible and impressive. I learned so much through their point-to-point Emails and videos. The Zia Group made buying/selling a home understandable. Thank you so much. Their whole team was fantastic. Everything…
Daniel Zia did a great job as both buyer and sellers agent. On the buy side he was able to get our current home for 5% below asking and on the sell side he got us 5% over asking. We completed two transactions in less than 60 days. Most realtors are untrustworthy but Daniel is…
Daniel Zia and his staff are exceptional at what they do and provide a world class experience in selling my home and finding me a property to purchase. It is rare to find a company that exceeds your expectations in every way. They priced my home fairly and set the stage to receive multiple offers…
There is a reason Zia Group is one of the top real estate teams here in Santa Barbara and it is because of the quality employees that make up the team. Notably, our agent Kimberly Rockwell has really been a “rock” and a “rockstar” during our entire purchase cycle especially when we almost lost the…
It is my pleasure to share the incredible support and service I received from Brittain Alexander, an important member of the Zia Group, closing a high-end property in Montecito. He took the lead in our transaction and there were numerous challenges with the lender, time-frames, considerations for the sellers moving out, and Brittain led us…
Daniel Zia, Brittain Alexander and the entire Daniel Zia team were a delight to work with through my 3 recent real estate transactions (2 sell and 1 buy) complicated by COVID 19 pandemic restrictions. They helped me successfully navigate all 3 transactions to my satisfaction and I would heartily recommend their real estate services.
There is no one better than Kimberly! She goes the extra mile every time! She gets it done so you don’t have to worry, and she always is smiling! She’s the best!
From the first time we met Kimberly at Zia Group, we knew we found the right person to sell our Santa Barbara home. She’s prompt, knowledgable, kind, well-spoken and an exceptionally fierce advocate for her clients. When we asked for anything, she made sure we got it and her advice was consistently spot-on . Without…
Daniel and the Zia Group are awesome to work with! Top notch!
Daniel Zia and the Zia Group have partnered with our family on several real estate transactions in Santa Barbara and Goleta. Not only are they experts in getting the property sold or purchased they are able to consult on many aspects including staging; are adept at leveraging many forms of advertising (such as social platforms)…
I would highly recommend Zia Group Daniel Zia was very professional and was there anytime I had a question or concern. He genuinely cared. His team was amazing and moved the process along quickly and easily. My Condo in Montecito sold quickly and for more than I was asking for. I am pleased with Zia…
Daniel Zia at Zia Group realtors in Santa Barbara and Montecito is our number one pick for a realtor! He’s efficient, responsive, personally invested in his client’s success, has endless contacts, and is a natural communicator. You definitely want him on your team!
Kimberly Rockwell represented us through a difficult and challenging sale and escrow. She came through at every turn… Highly recommend!!!!
Daniel and the whole team are exceptional! I’ve worked with them to both buy and sell properties, and they are world-class at what they do. They are always looking out for me throughout the process and make everything a breeze! I highly recommend them – trustworthy, professional, and a pleasure to work with!
Daniel Zia has been an amazing resource for our family Real estate needs in Santa Barbara and Montecito. His approach and honesty has given us great comfort in both buying and selling several properties over the last few years. He has been extremely professional representing us on either the buy or sell side- We recommend…
I highly recommend Kimberly Rockwell as a real estate agent of the highest ability, and greatest character. She oversaw the purchase of our house in Santa Barbara and helped greatly with the sale of our house in Northern California. Without her we would not have been able to make this purchase nor sell our house…
Working with Alan Siebenaler of the Zia Group is a delightful experience. He is easy to work with. Over the years Alan has consistently gone above and beyond to provide us great Real Estate advice. He is well versed in residential and business deals. Anytime a friend, family member, or client has a question about…
I had intended on meeting several realtors about representing me on a house that I had remodeled in Santa Barbara and Daniel Zia was the first one on my list. I was so impressed with Daniel and his knowledge of the Santa Barbara market that I gave him the listing upon our first meeting—he’s the…
Kimberly Rockwell was the listing agent of a house I was interested in buying. Instead of using a separate buyers agent, I had Kimberly Rockwell represent me. I had to pay over full asking price for the house to beat all the other offers. I think the seller did well, and I am happy I…
Having already listed my home for sale 3 times, I knew that for the 4th I needed more with real results and therefore decided to go beyond the “word of mouth” method and research instead online. Zia Group immediately stood out to me for their impressive portfolio of imagery and number of sales in the…
Kimberly Rockwell of Zia Group was an absolute dream to work with. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the housing market. She worked tirelessly to sell our home.
I have a good long relationship with Kimberly Rockwell who is my #1 go to realtor. I have known Kimberly for all most 6 years. She helped me buying and selling our properties couple times. She is super friendly, professional and always think for her client. The Zia group is definitely the top notch realtors…
Kimberly is an amazingly responsive and personable real estate agent. She has her client’s best interest at heart and is not only trying to sell a home. She sincerely wants her customers to be happy.
Our realtor was Kimberly Rockwell and I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor! Kimberly went above and beyond for us— without her we would never have been able to buy our first house, which we later sold and brought us to buying our next home in our dream neighborhood. Kimberly was there for our…
I highly recommend Kimberly Rockwell at Zia Group. She has helped us buy/sell twice. She made the process easy for us, she thinks of every detail, is extremely attentive, thorough, and helpful. She and Zia Group are fantastic!
Daniel Zia has helped us buy and sell multiple homes and he and his group have always been professional, super helpful and knowledgeable (especially with tricky situations during contract negotiations and escrow). We always recommend the Zia Group to our friends and family!
I had the immense pleasure of working with the Zia Group team on the sale of my home in Santa Barbara . With short notice and a tight timeline, Brittain, Daniel and Ian worked tirelessly to make sure the transition and transaction were as smooth as possible. I truly can not recommend them enough and…
We have bought and sold a number of homes through the years, but this was a first for us to buy in such a competitive housing market and our need to undergo an investment property exchange. The housing market in Santa Barbara is wicked hot as it is quickly becoming a destination for home buyers….
I used Daniel and the Zia Group to sell my mother’s house in fall to Summer in 2013 & 2014. He had a strategy to maximize the sale of my Mother’s house so my Siblings and myself to receive a larger inheritance in a time we were emotionally challenging times for our lives. A few…
When we moved to the Santa Barbara area in 2014 we were referred to the Zia group during our house search. We were so pleased with them that when we were ready for retirement and moving back to our home in another state we reached out to Daniel and his team to help us sell…
I am very pleased to have worked with such a professional, responsive, thorough group!
If you want a seamless sales process, you need to hire professionals like Jorden and The Zia Group … and get out of their way, because they do it all. With Jorden’s stellar help, we sold our Santa Barbara/Goleta condo in September 2022. If you’re wondering how amazing Jorden is, he got us four offers…
Daniel Zia represented me in selling my Santa Barbara home as well as purchasing a new home. The entire process was handled with ease and complete transparency. The Zia Group are highly professional and I recommend them for all your real estate needs.
Kimberly is a great mix of experience, talent, charisma, positive energy and organization. She’s down to earth but reaches for the sky in trying to achieve her clients’ goals. In a town where it seems almost every other person thinks of themselves as a real estate agent, Kimberly is a REAL real estate agent and…
I moved to Montecito 8 years ago. I have two homes in Montecito and one in Summerland (next to Montecito). I have worked with a handful of realtors in Montecito/Santa Barbara – and without question, Daniel Zia of The Zia Group, is far and away the best realtor (and his team) I have ever in…
These guys were great especially Jorden who walked me thru everything making the sale easy and simple …. Would definitely use Jorden and the zia group again!
From our initial conversation right through the closing of escrow on our home in Santa Barbara, Daniel was amazing to work with. His professionalism, communication skills, and pleasant demeanor contributed to this real estate purchase being the smoothest experience we have ever undertaken. I would highly recommend Daniel and his staff without reservation. Lois P.
My wife and I greatly appreciate Daniel’s hard work, patience and diligence it helping us both buy and sell. This was obviously a big deal for us and he handled everything (including our quirky ways) with real grace. We so appreciate him and would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
Daniel provided a very comprehensive analysis of the Santa Barbara real estate market and provided us with options as to our marketing strategy. He relentlessly marketed online, making use of all types of social media as well as traditional methods of marketing. He regularly updated us with specific action on our property, and exhibited excellent…
Daniel Zia did a great job as both buyer and sellers agent. On the buy side he was able to get our current home for 5% below asking and on the sell side he got us 5% over asking. We completed two transactions in less than 60 days. Most realtors are untrustworthy but Daniel is…
Hiring Daniel Zia and The Zia Group was one of the best decisions we have made. We had an unusual property to sell and we needed their knowledge, expertise and steadfastness to help us through the process. Their marketing package was excellent, they were always available when needed, and Daniel helped us gain clarity and…
Daniel Z. is 3 for 3 with us! When we decided to purchase our first condo with Daniel there was already an offer on it, but he knew how to make our offer stand out and we got the condo. Five years later we decided to upgrade to a new place, same scenario, same result….
Jon worked with me to sell my previous home and purchase a new home. He did a great job with the marketing materials and negotiating the final sale for my previous home. For the new home, I had quite the challenge finding a new home in this current market with low inventory. He was very…
Let’s start with the results: thanks to Zia Group’s hard work and outstanding marketing we sold our home to a cash buyer for the asking price in less than a week. Daniel is a fine leader and has built an excellent team. Everything was done at the highest professional level. Communication was easy and clear….
We were very impressed with the professionalism of the Zia team. They provided candid and very accurate advice about the local market and our very ecclectic neighborhood. They were also very quick in responding to unexpected issues along the way. They created a marketing strategy that brought buys to our listing right away. Over all,…
I met Jonathan and before deciding to use his service he all ready gathered information on his own time for me to begin making decisions regarding the home. Jonathan Gilkeson went beyond what he had to do as a realtor helping the process I needed to accomplish closing the estate. He communicated quickly and checked…
It’s been a long time since I needed the services of a real estate agent. When I met Jon for the first time, I was so impressed with his professionalism. He explained the process, formulated a plan and executed it. I never once doubted his ability to sell our house. Jonathan was always in contact…
Jon Gilkenson and the entire Zia Group team take buying and selling a home to a new level. Their knowledge, expertise and professionalism are above and beyond what we have experienced in our past real estate experiences (and we’ve had quite a few). We selected Daniel and Jon to be our agents after interviewing many…
Daniel and his team of super professional individuals were a joy to work with. My husband and I have been buying and selling real estate for 20 years and the Zia Group is by far one of the best agencies we have worked with. They handled every step of our transaction with class and kindness…
Jon is a real go-getter. He walked around the neighborhood knocking on doors, and mine was one of them. He and his agency are the leading realtors in our part of East Side Santa Barbara. When it came time for me to sell, Jon was a no-brainer for my choice of an agent. He was…
Zia group was wonderful, thorough, and helpful when we listed our home. Dan and his team knew how to handle everything and were very positive. Everything went smoothly!
We had a bit of a problematic sale, with the city of Santa Barbara creating all kinds of unnecessary complications. But Daniel and team stuck with us through the whole process. Great job marketing and getting in buyers!
We recently sold our house in Goleta through the Zia group and Jon Gilkeson. Jon was a wonderful realtor in the sale of the house. He was honest and open, always available to answer a query. The sale went quick and smoothly. I would definitely recommend Jon at any stage.
Jon Gilkeson made it possible for me to leave Santa Barbara and get to my Dad in Florida faster than a speeding bullet! He IS Superman. Dad had just turned 97. I realized that if I were to spend these last days with him, I had to move to Florida. I found Jon on the…
Execellent from start to finish! Great service, professionalism and willingness to go the extra kilometer to get the job done. It would be a pleasure to use the Zia Group again and I would give them my highest reccomedation.
I cannot say enough about Daniel Zia and his team. They helped me purchase and later sell my first home and made the entire process incredibly easy. They were patient with my “first time homebuyer” questions and they were there to assist every step of the way. I can’t imagine working with anyone else and…
We live out of state and wanted to buy a property in Santa Barbara. Kimberly was referred to us and she was amazing! We flew in for 2 days on a very tight timeline. Kimberly made herself available to us 24/7 and she was extremely organized and took us to many locations. She showed us…
Jon is nothing short of a perfectionist and intentional in both his understanding of real estate and the market’s influence on his town. He is the only agent that I would recommend if you want an honest agent who works in your best interest.
Daniel Zia and his extraordinary team of professional caring people helped me through the sale of my mother’s home after she passed. They are truly amazing and helpful. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without everyone of them. Thanks So Much -Scott P
Daniel Zia and the Zia group are absolutely top notch! They will wow you with their introductory presentation, filled with current facts and statistics about all phases of the process for buying or selling. Their strategies lead to less time and best price for selling, and they offer first time properties with amazing negotiating skills…
Daniel Zia and Zia Group really exceeded our expectations. Every effort they put into the successful sale of our house shows diligence and professionalism. Combined with their expertise, outstanding marketing strategy, and teamwork they delivered an excellent result. Grateful for Daniel Zia and Zia Group.
I’ve worked with Kimberly over the past 6 years and she continues to impress me not only with her negotiation skills but her persistent joy in all facets of real estate. There is no obstacle, home repair negotiation or property too scary for Kimberly! I’ve seen her persistence over and over again serve her clients….
It was nothing but a pleasure working with Jon on the sale of my mother’s condo. I’ve known Jon for many years as my son’s good friend. To work with him was a privilege. I was most appreciative of his patience, knowledge and kindness throughout the process. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to friends…
We could not have picked a better agent to help us sell our home. Kimberly’s knowledge of the market, experience in the area and her negotiation skills are superb. She is honest, approachable and an incredible advocate.
We had a great experience working with Jon! We’ve used him as a buyer and then most recently as a seller. Thanks to his guidance, we made some key improvements to our home that increased it’s value, and helped it sell quickly. We were first time sellers with many questions, and he was extremely patient…
I had a great experience working with Jon who sold my 1 bedroom condo in Goleta. The marketing and staging were very well done and the unit had a buyer within in a week. Jon is super friendly, professional, thorough, has local knowledge and a solid team at the Zia Group.
The Zia Group is a dream team of individuals who will guide you through both the buying and selling process from start to finish. After buying our first home through the Zia Group and having a great experience, there was no doubt who to reach out to when it came time to sell. Daniel, Brittain,…
If you want a seamless sales process, you need to hire professionals like Jorden and The Zia Group … and get out of their way, because they do it all. With Jorden’s stellar help, we sold our Santa Barbara/Goleta condo in September 2022. If you’re wondering how amazing Jorden is, he got us four offers…
Kimberly Rockwell represented us through a difficult and challenging sale and escrow. She guided us through every step of the process and gave us excellent and expert advice. She was always spot on. If I could give her 1,000 stars, I would. She is incredibly proficient at her job, a consummate professional and genuine person….
Jorden did an excellent job understanding our needs in selling our first house. He knows the market and was patient with us every step of the way. It’s hard to ask questions or anticipate things when something is totally new, but Jorden always knew what to say or ask to help us along and keep…
We are incredibly pleased with the service we received from Jorden Angel and the Zia Group for selling my father-in-law’s condo. Jorden was involved in all aspects of the sale, from closing to researching potential issues with the property. His expertise and understanding have made this a very smooth transaction, even in the face of…
Phil was so great to work with on the sale of our home. He’s communicative and personable. I always knew where we were at in the process and what to expect coming up. His level of experience kept the negotiations on track and we are really pleased with the outcome. I would not hesitate to…
Daniel Zia, Jon Gilkenson and the entire Zia Group team take buying and selling a home to a new level. Their knowledge, expertise and professionalism are above and beyond what we have experienced in our past real estate experiences (and we’ve had quite a few). We selected Daniel and Jon to be our agents after…
Daniel Zia did a great job as both buyer and sellers agent. On the buy side he was able to get our current home for 5% below asking and on the sell side he got us 5% over asking. We completed two transactions in less than 60 days. Most realtors are untrustworthy but Daniel is…
We have three homes currently on the market in our neighborhood. After attending all three open houses I was most impressed with the presentation, marketing and knowledge of specific benefits and challenges of our neighborhood that the Zia group, articulated very well. I have since passed the link of the house on to three of…
Daniel and the Zia Group are Santa Barbara’s premier Realtors. You won’t find a better organization; one that will put your needs above the sale. I give the Zia Group an A+!!! Keep up the great work!
As Santa Barbara Realtors go Daniel Zia is in a class by himself. As the winner in the Independant’s poll for best Realtor, he’s got what it takes. A Westmont Graduate and saavy marketing expert, he’s brought his new ideas and vitality to the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market. Just see his blog and list…
We met Dan and his team several years ago when we bought our first house, after many of our friends had recommended him. We had used another realtor prior to the Zia Group when helping my in laws buy a condo here. Truth be told no one had ever given me a recommendation at that…
Jon was a delight to work with selling our home. He was very positive about the attributes of the home and immediately felt our asking price was appropriate. He showed the house pre market to his company’s existing clients and was able to find a buyer within a couple of tries. The buyers were exactly…
I get choked up almost 2 years later whenever I think about my experience with the Zia Group. No matter how much I say or how I say it I feel it will never really say enough. While other real estate agents I interviewed told me things like what work I would need to do…
A pro with a dynamic team, Daniel Zia handled the sale of our (2nd home) condo several years ago. We chose him because we liked his professionalism, energy, and attention to detail. They priced it right so it moved fast. At the time, we longed for a larger condo in the same area. Daniel signed…
I have moved a bunch over the years, but earlier this year it was my first time selling and purchasing a home. My husband bought our home previously with the help of Daniel Zia, and so we met with him again. He was thorough in capturing our hopes, dreams for a new home as well…
Daniel and his team were incredible in both selling our old home and buying a new home this year. They brought much experience to marketing our home bringing in multiple offers over asking price. They were so helpful along every step of the way. Daniel also helped us purchase a new home that is perfect…
My wife and I were more than pleased with how the Zia Group under Daniel Zia performed. They exceeded our expectations by not only bringing us 5 offers within 72 hours of our home being listed but were also able to close escrow within two weeks. They are very professional and diligent. Having used other…
Daniel Zia and Zia Group really exceeded our expectations. Every effort they put into the successful sale of our house shows diligence and professionalism. Combined with their expertise, outstanding marketing strategy, and teamwork, they delivered an excellent result. Grateful for Daniel Zia and Zia Group.
Excellent! 5/5 Couldn’t ask for anyone better, or any better service! Daniel’s assistants are also excellent. I want to specially mention Julia! Professional; yet personable and friendly. Attentive; we consistently received prompt response to all communication. Knowledgeable; Extremely knowledgeable, efficient and honest. Throughout the process, Daniel demonstrated genuine interest and concern about our needs and…
It was a pleasure working with The Zia Group. Daniel & The team were easy to communicate with. They took care of every detail making going back on the market easy, stress free & was done quickly! I would highly recommend for anyone thinking of buying or selling to hire Daniel. You wont regret it,…
They very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. They helped us to deal with buyers for some issues. They sold the house very quickly. We thank for their efficient work, and will recommend them to my friends for future house selling .
Jorden was as good as they get. Everything you would expect from a dedicated team working for your best interest. He really put in the time and executed the sale professionally and patiently for all involved in the sale. For both buyer and seller.
I cannot say enough about Daniel Zia and his team. They helped me purchase and later sell my first home and made the entire process incredibly easy. They were patient with my “first time homebuyer” questions and they were there to assist every step of the way. I can’t imagine working with anyone else and…
Veronica and Daniel did an excellent job managing the sale of great property. There were a lot of variables involved that the typical house does not have to go through. They did an amazing job navigating, coordinating, and negotiating the challenges of this listing. Their professionalism is top notch.
Daniel and his team successfully managed 3 separate real estate transactions for me in the past 5 months, complicated by the emergence of the pandemic half-way through. This necessitated several modifications on both the buy and sell process, but in the end all 3 were navigated successfully. I highly recommend Daniel and his team.
Working with Zia Group to sell our Santa Barbara home before relocating out of state was an exceptional experience. Owner Daniel Zia has built a solid team of real estate agents whose reputation shines throughout Central California. Their ENTIRE team’s expertise, professionalism and commitment to excellence were evident every step of the way. They took…
Daniel Zia of the Zia Group is as professional as they come in the real estate market of Santa Barbara and Montecito. Working with Daniel and his staff is sincere, trustworthy, comprehensive and encouraging. They understand the market thoroughly and truly want each customer to find the perfect home or sell for the highest price…
I am so happy I was able to work with Zia Group for the selling of our condo and the purchase of our new home. Throughout the whole process the Zia Group team has been very helpful and guided my husband and I through these crazy times in real estate. Rafael especially, being so responsive…
Daniel, Brittain, and the entire Zia Group team were a pleasure to work with. They were consummate professionals at every level and really helped guide us through the entire process of pricing, marketing, evaluating offers, negotiating, and closing. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
I cannot recommend the Zia Group enough! Real Estate transactions are nuanced and complicated by their very nature. There are a lot of moving pieces and decisions to be made. Working with the Zia Group made this process easy and stress free. It’s important to understand that while you are getting Daniel’s experience and knowledge…
I used Daniel and the Zia Group. To sell my mother’s house in fall to Summer in 2013 & 2014. He had a strategy to maximize the sale of my Mother’s house so my Siblings and myself to receive a larger inheritance in a time we were emotionally challenging times for our lives. A few…
Daniel and his team helped us not just sell our house, but also guided us through the emotional process of parting ways with a beloved property. We bought our home through Daniel, and felt he was the right person to then sell the house. His team…….thorough, patient, and professional. We were kept up on everything;…
We just completed our 3rd transaction with Daniel Zia and his team, and as usual, we are very happy with the results. The team is professional, responsive, and very in tune with the market dynamics. We have been both a buyer and a seller, and in all instances, we have felt extremely well supported and…
Jorden did an excellent job understanding our needs in selling our first house. He knows the market and was patient with us every step of the way. It’s hard to ask questions or anticipate things when something is totally new, but Jorden always knew what to say or ask to help us along and keep…
Daniel and his team did a fantastic job selling our house in Goleta! We have worked with the Zia group three times and they just keep getting better. For our most recent house in Goleta, the Zia group was able to provide the coaching and marketing to get us substantially over our asking price in…
Working with Zia Group to sell our Santa Barbara home before relocating out of state was an exceptional experience. Owner Daniel Zia has built a solid team of real estate agents whose reputation shines throughout Central California. Their ENTIRE team’s expertise, professionalism and commitment to excellence were evident every step of the way. They took…
Zia Group was wonderful to work with every step of the way. They went above and beyond to provide the best experience for myself and my tenants that were in the home we were selling. They found the ideal buyer for us who was happy to keep the tenants by super charging their marketing campaign….
Daniel Zia and his team are nearly perfect. Nobody is perfect, but Daniel Zia and his team are very near! Selling a home of 40 years can be a gripping and emotional experience. Every room, in fact every wall and corner holds a memory. Parting with a home can be like parting with a life’s…
Zia Group can’t be beat if you are thinking of buying or selling in the Santa Barbara area! Not only do they provide great expertise, professionalism and superior results in a real estate transaction but their culture of caring, giving back and extraordinary customer service is the icing on the cake! If Santa Barbara is…
Daniel and the Zia Group are simply amazing! They go the extra mile in everything they do and are great negotiators and advisors. You won’t be disappointed using them!
Daniel and team Zia were knowledgeable, attentive and effective. It was clear that they understood the market. The marketing plan for our property was comprehensive and executed well. We had an offer early and the team helped us negotiate to a quick outcome we were happy with.
Daniel Zia and his team are the best of the best! Their customer service and attention to detail raises the bar so high, I am in awe of them. As a seasoned real estate owner and investor, I’ve had many experiences with agents, and I know that these people are on top of their game….
I have known The Zia Group for many years and am impressed by their expertise and success. Led by Daniel Zia, this is a team of top performers in the Santa Barbara, Montecito and Hope Ranch areas. Their reputation for professionalism, market knowledge, kindness and client-first service speaks volumes. Whether it’s buying, selling, or investing,…
Daniel Zia and his team are truly the best when it comes to buying or selling in Santa Barbara. They’re knowledgeable, professional, and make sure everything goes smoothly—but what really makes them stand out is how much they genuinely care about their clients and their community. It’s rare to find a team that combines great…
Every experience I’ve had with the Zia group has been outstanding! Daniel is a tremendous guy and has an awesome business. Proud to be able to recommend them!
Kimberly and her team were the most wonderful real estate team. Kind, considerate, flexible, honest and knowledgeable. She made our purchase enjoyable.
When listing a property in Santa Barbara, Daniel was excellent throughout the entire process. He nailed the sales price, and was able to find us a cash buyer in a very reasonable timeframe in a tough market. I would highly recommend the Zia Group to anyone looking for real estate representation in the Santa Barbara…
Daniel Zia and his team are the best agents in Santa Barbara hands down. If I could give them 6 stars I would! If you’re thinking of buying or selling you couldn’t pick a better team to represent you. You owe it to yourself to choose the best and it starts with the Zia Group!
I highly recommend Daniel Zia and his team for real estate needs in Santa Barbara. Their exceptional knowledge and professionalism ensure a smooth process. They genuinely care for clients and the community, a rare quality that sets them apart. If you’re considering a move in Santa Barbara, I wholeheartedly recommend them.
I can’t say enough great things about the Daniel Zia and Zia Group. From start to finish, they made the entire process smooth, professional, and stress-free. Their deep knowledge of the Santa Barbara market, attention to detail, and clear communication set them apart. What really stood out to me was how much they cared—not just…
I cannot say enough about Daniel Zia and his team. They helped me purchase and later sell my first home and made the entire process incredibly easy. They were patient with my “first time homebuyer” questions and they were there to assist every step of the way. I can’t imagine working with anyone else and…
I would give this review 6-stars if I could. Working with Daniel and his team is an absolute pleasure. He was patient, thorough, had great instincts and was a true guide for my real estate needs. I was throughly impressed and would highly recommend him and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell…
The Zia group rocks. They helped us buy and sell our first home. And made the whole process amazing. They have great contacts that helped made our experiences wonderful. The group makes the Santa Barbara community a better place.
My mother had passed away in Goleta in late 2016 and she had a close family friend who was friends with Bowen. My brothers and I all lived remotely and it was a very stressful situation. My mother’s house had not been updated since the 1980’s and needed work. We contacted Zia Group, and talked…
Loved working with the Zia Group – from their professionalism and can do attitude, they are on top of it! The team was such a pleasure to work with. Very responsive and friendly. Can’t recommend then enough!
Daniel and his team were absolutely amazing! They helped us every step of the way in selling our house. We actually were able to sell our house off market saving us so much time. They coached along the way and knew the answer to every question we had. Bowen helped us find a new house…
Jon Gilkeson really hustles to get your listing sold ASAP! He is a gem! He gave our daughter excellent advice that resulted in them buying a home after searching unsuccessfully for 18 months.
Daniel always goes above and beyond when we need his help! Love working with the Zia Group.
Highly recommend Zia Group for real estate in Santa Barbara and central coast. Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.
Zia Group and founder Daniel Zia has been my realtor of choice for the past 23 years. They are not only extraordinarily knowledgeable about the real estate market in Santa Barbara and surrounding areas but operate with the utmost integrity. Their customer care and attention to detail is unsurpassed. I have referred many friends and…
We had the pleasure of working with Daniel Zia to sell our home in Santa Barbara. He was our agent when we bought the house 9 years ago, so we were happy to call on him when it came time to relocate and sell. From start to finish, Daniel, Brittain, and the entire Zia Group…
Working with Zia Group to sell our Santa Barbara home before relocating out of state was an exceptional experience. Owner Daniel Zia has built a solid team of real estate agents whose reputation shines throughout Central California. Their ENTIRE team’s expertise, professionalism and commitment to excellence were evident every step of the way. They took…
Daniel and his team are one of our favorite referral partners in the Santa Barbara area. Anytime we h ave San Diego clients relocating to that area, he’s at the top of our list to refer them to. His team is very tech savvy while still delivering the personal touch needed when our clients are…
Daniel and his team are amazing marketers, and care deeply about doing what is right for their clients. I highly recommend.
As a realtor, Kimberly is the perfect balance of kindness and brilliant business savvy. She guided me through the complexities of the sale with grace and humor, answered all my questions thoroughly, and confidently explained how the process would unfold – and it unfolded *exactly* as she described! The most important thing to know about…
Lynda Elliott’s enthusiasm and professionalism made our home selling experience both pleasant and successful. There were projects that had to be done before putting the house on the market so Lynda found the resources we needed and was there since we couldn’t be. Lynda gracefully handled our sale involving multiple parties. There were 3 sellers,…
My partner and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience selling our home, and it’s all thanks to Todd Shea and his Zia Group team. We all know that selling a home and then opening it up to strangers is a delicate, trustworthy transaction. From start to finish, he demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep market…
I have worked with several residential realtors over the past 20 years and Kimberly Rockwell is by far, the best. She is deeply passionate about her job, extremely caring, ethical and sharp. Kimberly helped me sell a property and her expertise in preparing the house for sale was amazing. She handled all the work, inspections,…
Jorden did an amazing helping us sell our home. Whether it was deep market analysis and pricing strategies or feeding the garden koi to keep them alive, Jorden was always there or one step ahead.
Jordan Angel was amazing to work with when selling our home. He was was extremely efficient, professional and did everything possible to assure that we were satisfied and informed in every stage of the process. He is extremely personable, detail oriented and always put our needs first. If you are looking for a great experience…
Kimberly went above and beyond in her commitment to providing a personalized experience for us. Her warm and bubbly personality and outstanding communication skills and exceptional market expertise fostered a positive and genuine relationship throughout the process of selling our home. Her care and support made it smooth and stress free. If looking for a…
Recently sold a property in Goleta with the help of Kimberly. She was perfect from the first conversation we had until the end. She is one of the nicest, knowledgeable, hard working people you will ever meet. If you are looking at buying or selling a property give her a chance and thank me later.
This was my fifth real estate transaction with Jorden. If there was a six star rating he’d receive that! He goes above and beyond. Zia Group is also amazing to work with, my home sold in one day. I can’t recommend this professional any more! Terrific.!
Kimberly is an exceptional real estate agent who truly puts her clients first. She handled every detail with care and made the entire process seamless. She was incredibly responsive to all of my questions and needs, and her support throughout the sale of my home gave me complete peace of mind. I’m truly grateful for…
Since in same business for 40 years it was nice to receive the same level of service that I had always required of myself. Starting with returning phone calls promptly even if u have to text I’ll get back shortly. Customer service is almost gone in today’s business world. The Zia Group were always right…
I cannot speak highly enough about Daniel’s level of professionalism, Attention to detail, and making sure that every aspect of the transaction was handled with care and consideration. You are in great hands with Daniel.
The Zia Group is truly exceptional! We’ve referred clients to their team in Santa Barbara, and they always go above and beyond. Every referral is treated like a true VIP — with professionalism, care, and personal attention from start to finish. We are truly grateful for all that they do!
Jon sold my home in a very timely manner and with great expertise. He was very quick to respond to questions I had, and made the whole procedure easy to understand. He went way beyond duty and any expectations. Not only is Jon a great realtor, he is a wonderful person and I am grateful…
Daniel and the entire Zia group have always been our go to resource in the Santa Barbara area and throughout Southern California. The feedback has been consistently positive from clients who have benefited from their expertise and integrity. Highly recommended.
I recently sold a property via the Zia Group and I am extremely pleased. The transaction was seamless and after we received nine offers, a very beneficial table was forwarded so that I could understand and select the best option. The listing was professional and well done with everything going smoothly and quickly. Daniel and…
Daniel, Veronica, and team did a great job marketing our home and getting in buyers. We had a bit of a complicated sale, with the city of Santa Barbara creating all sorts of unnecessary complications, but the Zia Group stuck with us and we completed the sale.
I can’t say enough good things about Daniel and the whole team at Zia Group. He was able to give unbiased information while making sure he really understood me and what I wanted to help present the information that he knew was important to me. The whole process felt customized to me as a buyer…
Let’s start with the results: thanks to Zia Group’s hard work and outstanding marketing we sold our home to a cash buyer for the asking price in less than a week. Daniel is a fine leader and has built an excellent team. Everything was done at the highest professional level. Communication was easy and clear….
Daniel (and his team) are amazing! We purchased our first home with Daniel and sold it with him. He made the whole thing seamless, both times. He gave us a great contact to our new city, and “held” our hand during that purchasing process too. I know they are doing an amazing job helping the…
We had a positive experience with the Zia team when we listed our home. They were thoughtful, thorough, and represented us well. Everything went smoothly!
I met Jonathan and before deciding to use his service he all ready gathered information on his own time for me to begin making decisions regarding the home. Jonathan Gilkeson went beyond what he had to do as a realtor helping the process I needed to accomplish closing the estate. He communicated quickly and checked…
Jon Gilkenson and the entire Zia Group team take buying and selling a home to a new level. Their knowledge, expertise and professionalism are above and beyond what we have experienced in our past real estate experiences (and we’ve had quite a few). We selected Daniel and Jon to be our agents after interviewing many…
My mother had passed away in Goleta in late 2016 and she had a close family friend who was friends with Bowen. My brothers and I all lived remotely and it was a very stressful situation. My mother’s house had not been updated since the 1980’s and needed work. We contacted Bowen who connected us…
The best service from a team that is knowledgeable, helpful, and goes above and beyond for their clients. We are grateful and highly recommend the Zia Group!
From our initial conversation right through the closing of escrow on our home in Santa Barbara, Daniel was amazing to work with. His professionalism, communication skills, and pleasant demeanor contributed to this real estate purchase being the smoothest experience we have ever undertaken. I would highly recommend Daniel and his staff without reservation.
Our home selling process
By your side from consultation to closing
Determine your real estate goals
Selling your home is an important life decision. There are many variables to consider. Your Zia Group agent will walk you through our proven Selling Process to help you make the right decisions for your situation.
Price your home to sell
One of the most important steps in selling your home is pricing it correctly. We will work together to determine the right pricing strategy to sell your home in the current market.
Prepare your home for sale
You and your Zia Group agent will identify any repairs and/or improvements to be completed, before listing, that will provide the best return on your investment.
Marketing your home
Our systems will put your listing in front of as many buyers as possible. We invest heavily in online, social media, email, direct mail and print marketing.
Showing your home to buyers
It’s time to show your home! Each visitor is a potential buyer, so it’s important to meet every showing request and keep your home in show-ready condition.
Negotiate price and terms
Our agents have a proven track record for getting higher than average prices for their listings. Your Zia Group agent will guide you through the process of reviewing any offer(s) and negotiating the best terms for you.
Manage escrow and closing
When your home goes under contract, you will be provided a dedicated transaction manager at Zia Group. They will handle all of the moving parts so your contract closes on time with minimal uncertainty and surprises.
Recent home sales
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Resources to help you sell your home
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The Santa Barbara Senior Living Handbook
Common home seller questions
Frequently asked questions about selling your home
Schedule a complementary home seller consultation
Having thoughts of selling a home in Santa Barbara or Montecito? The first step is to schedule a consultation with our team. We'll help you understand your options and provide a clear path forward.