Sell My Home

Zia Group sells homes in Santa Barbara and Montecito for 5% more and 2 times faster than the local average. Schedule a consultation today.

Make more money from the sale of your home

Sell your home faster so you can move forward

Personalized service from consultation to closing

Sell your home 2 times faster than average

We've helped over 700 families sell their home

Make 5% more money from your home sale

25% of our profits go to those in need

Our Proven Home Selling Process

home selling process

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.

Step 2

Price your home to sell

The most important step 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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Market your listing

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.

Step 5

Show 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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Close escrow

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.

When to Sell a Home in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara home sales by month

Santa Barbara offers homeowners the unique opportunity to sell their home during any season of the year - with May, June, and July being the most popular. While more homes are sold during these months, this season also provides more competition for Santa Barbara home sellers. The cooler seasons see fewer sales, providing home sellers the advantage of less competition.

Average home price by year

Santa Barbara boasts one of the greatest real estate markets in the world. Year after year, home values continue to appreciate. If you are having thoughts of selling, we rarely recommend any attempts to time the market. Quite simply, it's almost always a good time to sell a home in Santa Barbara. According to our most recent data, annual home values are up by an average of 8%.

Common Questions When Selling a Home

While the specific cost will depend on individual circumstance, there are some standard costs that home sellers might come across. These could come in the form of a real estate commission fee, an instrument survey, a title search, various repairs or any inspections that need coordinating.

The best time to sell your home is the time that it makes the most sense for you. It’s true that homes tend to sell more quickly and for closer to the asking price in the spring, but that doesn’t mean that listing your home in May will guarantee an ideal outcome. Every season brings a unique opportunity for Santa Barbara homeowners looking to sell. During our initial consultation, your Zia Group agent will provide a comprehensive market analysis to help you decide if now is the right time to sell your house.

An experienced Zia Group real estate agent can lead you through the listing and selling process with ease. Aside from improving your quality of life during your family’s transition, a real estate agent may help you net more money for your home. Zia Group agents know the market, proper pricing and how to achieve a faster sale. Often, owners who sell their own home are asked by potential buyers to discount the commission rate that would be given to an agent. In that case, you have all the work, all the complications and none of the financial rewards.

Start with the basics. Fix all minor mechanical issues (such as loose doorknobs and leaky plumbing), clean everything well, keep the yard maintained, and put fresh pine straw or mulch in the flower beds. Power wash decks and other surfaces if needed.

An accurate home valuation is critical when it comes to selling, refinancing, or calculating your home equity. A professionally completed “CMA” will take into account many features of not only a home, but also the local area and neighborhood. Most home owners want to know how much their home is worth. This frequently asked question is another one that cannot be answered with a generalized answer. One of the best perks to owning a home is the ability to make it your own and improve it how you’d like. Finding out how much your home is worth is not something that should be done without asking a top local Realtor.

Reviews from Santa Barbara Homeowners

5 star review

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…

Susan

5 star review

I want to again thank you for the time and energy you directed my way during my home search. You are obviously an amazing and hardworking agent and I wish you and your family the best of fortune!

Barbara Bain

5 star review

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.

Aaron B.

5 star review

We recently completed the purchase of our home in Santa Barbara after years of searching for just the right place. We had the pleasure of meeting and working with Daniel Zia during this long endeavor. We have purchased numerous properties during our lifetime and have never been so favorably impressed with the representation offered by…

Laura Ray

5 star review

Daniel and his team are truly the best team you could ask for when buying a home. The Zia Group helped us purchase our first home in a competitive market by knowing more about the neighborhood and history of the house that ultimately led to an accepted offer. They are responsive and wonderful people to…

Brennan de Raad

5 star review

Daniel Zia helped us buy our first home. He was great to work with throughout the whole process and got us an amazing deal on the house! His connections in the community and expertise allowed us to overcome a long, complicated short sale and find the perfect lender. I would highly recommend Daniel and his…

Nick Burwell

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