GABRIEL & LUNA KELLY- SELLER We really appreciated Chris’s ability to help us from start to finish. He was very personable and efficient. He’s very positive and made the process smooth. We are thankful to have been recommended to work with Chris!
JEFF & JULIANA BATTAGLIA- BUYER We were connected to Chris via a professional referral from the east coast. Since our initial conversations all the way through to our recent transaction, Chris has demonstrated expert competency on all fronts. He's patient, listens well, and is very particular about construction quality etc. He also has an extensive local network of experts that can help you quickly ascertain any renovations or further studies of as built conditions. We toured many homes throughout our search, and it was clear listing agents have tremendous respect for Chris and that translates in any local market, but is especially important in Santa Barbara.
JONATHAN C.- BUYER Chris Hunt is one of those truly passionate individuals who is able to lock in on the needs of his clients and see all sides of the equation. His conscientiousness and attention to detail were a huge asset in ensuring we got the best deal on the purchase. This purchase in particular had many unique factors involved and I am so grateful to have had Chris in my corner to help navigate through each aspect. His depth of experience was very clear during the purchase process. Another key factor is the insight Chris has on this region in particular. It's a good feeling to have the confidence in your agent on that level. Always responsive, ready to go at a moments notice, always on point. He's a great asset in the real estate world. I couldn't recommend Christopher Hunt more. He's my go to agent.
MONTECITO | HOPE RANCH | SUMMERLAND | SANTA BARBARA | SANTA YNEZ | OJAI
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MEET CHRIS
Chris is a Santa Barbara native with 25+ years of real estate experience and generational family history. He represents buyers and sellers across residential, multi-unit, commercial, ranch, raw land, and mixed-use properties throughout Santa Barbara County.
With a background in real estate finance, sales, and a decade as a mortgage broker/banker, Chris brings strategic insight, strong negotiation, and trusted guidance to every transaction. As a Compass Broker, he pairs local expertise with modern marketing to help clients succeed in a competitive market.
*Areas Specializing in: Montecito, Santa Barbara, Ojai, Goleta, Carpinteria, Santa Ynez Valley, Gaviota.
*Licenses & Certifications: California Department of Real Estate, Broker License (DRE#01326111) (Since 2001), GREEN Designation (Since 2016)
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WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
"Thank you Chris for your expertise in selling a unique property. The knowledge of specific residential neighborhoods, the resources brought to aid marketing, the evaluation of potential buyers, and the negotiation were all masterful."
NICO ABONDOLO
"Excellent goes above and beyond! Chris from the beginning to the finish and helped with making sure the process was smooth and effortless. With his background in mortgages he has an extra level of knowledge and effectiveness to really make the deal happen."
SAMUEL & CHLOE KENDALL
"Chris has exceptional drive and energy. He had vision about who the buyers would be and how to market to them. He also put his back into getting ready. We had a tight timeline and Chris moved stuff out for me on a couple of occasions despite his busy schedule. I found him through my landscaper, who is himself excellent. He has worked with Chris for over 15 years and could not recommend him highly enough."
SAFFRON IGO