ABOUT
Chris Hunt is a longtime Santa Barbara County Broker with more than 24 years of experience helping clients navigate the buying and selling process with clarity and confidence. As a Santa Barbara native, he brings a deep understanding of the local market and the communities that make this area unique. His approach is grounded, professional, and tailored to each individual.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE CHRIS
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Vast local knowledge from being born and raised in Santa Barbara
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25+ years of market experience across Santa Barbara County
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Finance + sales background including 10 years as a mortgage broker/banker
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Strong negotiation and transaction oversight from listing through close
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Broad property expertise across residential, income, land, ranch, and commercial deals
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Modern marketing support through Compass to maximize exposure
AREAS SERVED
Montecito · Santa Barbara · Goleta · Carpinteria · Santa Ynez Valley · Ojai · Gaviota
PROPERTY TYPES HANDLED
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Residential homes
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Multi-unit properties
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Commercial real estate
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Ranch properties
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Raw land
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Mixed-use / multi-use properties
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“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
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“With his background in mortgages he has an extra level of knowledge and effectiveness to really make the deal happen.”
— Samuel & Chloe Kendall
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“Chris has exceptional drive and energy... He had vision about who the buyers would be and how to market to them.”
— Saffron Igo
Thinking about buying or selling in Santa Barbara county? Reach out to Chris for experienced, local guidance.
