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Kevin Schmidtchen
"Your Foremost Expert Resource for Santa Barbara Real Estate"
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Experience
Experience:
Real Estate Agent for Sotheby's Int'l Realty
August 2001—present
Real Estate Agent - Buyers and Sellers
Real Estate Agent - Buyers and Sellers
Specialties:
Specializing in the following areas: Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, Summerland and Hope Ranch. Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice is the foremost resource for expert real estate information and services for Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and the surrounding areas.
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& Awards:
Top 3% of Sotheby's International Realty Agents Nationwide
Interests:
Family, traveling, skiing and snowboarding, surfing, kite surfing.
About
Who am I besides a father, husband, and a Realtor here at Sotheby's Int'l Realty in Santa Barbara CA? - A Short Bio -
I was both fortunate to have been born and raised in Santa Barbara and to have grown up with a wonderful family. I am now happily married to a wonderful Dutch woman, whom I met while living in The Netherlands in 1998. We also have a wonderful boy born in July 2006.
In 1989, while attending UC Santa Barbara, I left to Europe for the summer to play on the professional tennis satellite circuit. While the tennis went well, I felt more energized by the culture over in Europe and the opening of my eyes to so many different ways of life and thinking.
I returned to UCSB and focused on my junior year in which I ventured back to Europe and studied abroad in Salzburg, Austria. Both of these wonderful adventures changed me and lead me to have one immediate goal in my life… to travel around the world.
Four days after I graduated from UCSB in 1992, I left on a one-way ticket back to Europe. I spent roughly the next 4 years working abroad in Austria, Germany, Japan and New Zealand while traveling often to over 50 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, South and Central America and the South Pacific.
After much adventure I returned to the U.S. and lived in Telluride, Colorado and Lake Tahoe, California before attending Thunderbird– The American Graduate School of International Management where I received my MBA in 1999. In 1999, I returned home to Santa Barbara and have been working here as a Real Estate Agent at Sotheby's Int'l Realty since 2001.
- Mission Statement -
My commitment is to be the best Realtor for you and to provide you with the best resource for real estate information in the Santa Barbara, Montecito and the surrounding areas. I respect you giving me the opportunity to work with you and in return I will provide you with expertise, professionalism, loyalty, knowledge, service and clear communication for all your real estate needs.
Visit My Blog/Website Above (SantaBarbaraRealEstateVoice.com) to:
- Search the Santa Barbara MLS for free
- Receive Personal Listings of Santa Barbara Area Properties for free
- Learn about Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and all our Surrounding Areas
- Learn about schools in our area, things to do, neighborhood information, market reports and more
- My Passions -
Family for me is my first and ultimate passion. In addition to family, I thoroughly enjoy surfing, skiing and boarding, traveling, reading (although this is now harder with our little boy), the outdoors and being with friends and new people that have world travel and experiences behind them and ahead of them. Being a Realtor as a profession also provides me with a lot of wonderful experiences working with people to realize their dreams in home ownership.
- Areas of expertise - Why Choose Kevin? -
I have been a real estate professional with Sotheby’s Int’l Realty here in the Santa Barbara and Montecito areas since 2001. As the result of satisfied clients, I have succeeded in building a wonderful referral base of single individuals, couples and families who are happy to recommend my services to their friends, families and colleagues. Many past and current clients express their gratitude in working with a Realtor who is a both a local and has such a relaxed demeanor in which they feel no pressure. Key also in the relationship between myself and my client is trust and understanding that the home that my client is looking at is not just another home for them. Having a client close on a transaction is wonderful, but as important, is knowing how my client got there.
Please let me know where your needs are at with regards to real estate in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and the surrounding areas. Buying or selling, I can assist you with luxury real estate, beachfront homes, oceanfront homes, view homes, vacation homes, gated communities, new homes, real estate development, single family homes, condominiums, town homes, income property, and land.
I was both fortunate to have been born and raised in Santa Barbara and to have grown up with a wonderful family. I am now happily married to a wonderful Dutch woman, whom I met while living in The Netherlands in 1998. We also have a wonderful boy born in July 2006.
In 1989, while attending UC Santa Barbara, I left to Europe for the summer to play on the professional tennis satellite circuit. While the tennis went well, I felt more energized by the culture over in Europe and the opening of my eyes to so many different ways of life and thinking.
I returned to UCSB and focused on my junior year in which I ventured back to Europe and studied abroad in Salzburg, Austria. Both of these wonderful adventures changed me and lead me to have one immediate goal in my life… to travel around the world.
Four days after I graduated from UCSB in 1992, I left on a one-way ticket back to Europe. I spent roughly the next 4 years working abroad in Austria, Germany, Japan and New Zealand while traveling often to over 50 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, South and Central America and the South Pacific.
After much adventure I returned to the U.S. and lived in Telluride, Colorado and Lake Tahoe, California before attending Thunderbird– The American Graduate School of International Management where I received my MBA in 1999. In 1999, I returned home to Santa Barbara and have been working here as a Real Estate Agent at Sotheby's Int'l Realty since 2001.
- Mission Statement -
My commitment is to be the best Realtor for you and to provide you with the best resource for real estate information in the Santa Barbara, Montecito and the surrounding areas. I respect you giving me the opportunity to work with you and in return I will provide you with expertise, professionalism, loyalty, knowledge, service and clear communication for all your real estate needs.
Visit My Blog/Website Above (SantaBarbaraRealEstateVoice.com) to:
- Search the Santa Barbara MLS for free
- Receive Personal Listings of Santa Barbara Area Properties for free
- Learn about Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and all our Surrounding Areas
- Learn about schools in our area, things to do, neighborhood information, market reports and more
- My Passions -
Family for me is my first and ultimate passion. In addition to family, I thoroughly enjoy surfing, skiing and boarding, traveling, reading (although this is now harder with our little boy), the outdoors and being with friends and new people that have world travel and experiences behind them and ahead of them. Being a Realtor as a profession also provides me with a lot of wonderful experiences working with people to realize their dreams in home ownership.
- Areas of expertise - Why Choose Kevin? -
I have been a real estate professional with Sotheby’s Int’l Realty here in the Santa Barbara and Montecito areas since 2001. As the result of satisfied clients, I have succeeded in building a wonderful referral base of single individuals, couples and families who are happy to recommend my services to their friends, families and colleagues. Many past and current clients express their gratitude in working with a Realtor who is a both a local and has such a relaxed demeanor in which they feel no pressure. Key also in the relationship between myself and my client is trust and understanding that the home that my client is looking at is not just another home for them. Having a client close on a transaction is wonderful, but as important, is knowing how my client got there.
Please let me know where your needs are at with regards to real estate in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and the surrounding areas. Buying or selling, I can assist you with luxury real estate, beachfront homes, oceanfront homes, view homes, vacation homes, gated communities, new homes, real estate development, single family homes, condominiums, town homes, income property, and land.
Testimonials
"“Kevin was extremely knowledgeable about the market, was easily accessible, and very helpful to us throughout the entire process.”"
Cambell Parsons Wed Mar 18
Cambell Parsons Wed Mar 18
"“As first time homebuyers, we feel so fortunate to have met and worked with Kevin Schmidtchen. Entering the Santa Barbara real estate marketplace is a challenging endeavor, but Kevin lead us through every step and made the process much easier than we had anticipated.
During the beginning of our search, Kevin worked hard to both educate us regarding the market and understand what our needs and desires were for our first home. As Kevin tightened the focus on our search and diligently pursued opportunities for us, our respect and trust in Kevin increased.
It became obvious that his colleagues in the real estate industry esteem him highly as well. Besides being an extremely skilled real estate agent, Kevin is a genuinely good person. When it came time to strategize our offer, and the subsequent counter offer, Kevin’s experience and wise counsel were crucial. With Kevin’s guidance, our offer was accepted and our escrow was surprisingly simple.
Kevin’s experience, integrity, and kindness made all the difference. Our new home is exactly what we wanted and more! We will certainly work with Kevin again when we decide to buy a larger home in the future. We feel privileged to know and work with Kevin, and recommend him with our highest confidence!’
–Rebekah Peake & Eric Bardakos"
Eric & Rebekah Thu Feb 19
Eric & Rebekah Thu Feb 19
"I have worked with Kevin twice in buying properties in Santa Barbara and referred him to several friends who were more than pleased with his service. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the real estate market in both the buying and selling arms. Most important to me in a realtor is someone who is diligent about knowing the business, has a genuine interest an understanding of a client's needs, and is responsive without being pushy. Kevin has these attributes in spades and stands alone among other realtors in the excellence of service to his clients. Tina"
Tina Schmidt Thu Feb 12
Tina Schmidt Thu Feb 12
"“We can’t begin to thank you for everything you did for us, I am glad you were there for me when I called you to come over. Couldn’t have done it without you. You are a wonderful person.”
–Dennis & Jennifer Bornand"
Jennifer Tue Feb 10
Jennifer Tue Feb 10
"“I can’t recommend Kevin highly enough. I’ve worked with him over the past three years in both the buying and selling of my home. He is honest, trustworthy, hard-working, and calm. He knows how to work hard for his clients, but not stress them out with the issues that can arise in the real estate market these days. He was always accessible and easy to communicate with and I never had any doubt that he had my best interests in mind. This last sale was a short sale and he worked harder than any realtor could have to ensure that it would go through. I’m grateful to him for all of his hard work!”
–Rachel Thurston"
Rachel Thurston Tue Feb 10
Rachel Thurston Tue Feb 10
"“As a first time home buyer, Kevin was very patient and thorough in answering all of my questions and keeping me well informed. Throughout the entire process, and still to this day, Kevin was always available and willing to assist me with whatever was needed. In addition, his knowledge of the city and the real estate of the city were very valuable as I was new to the area and did not know the market well. I do not hesitate to recommend Kevin for your real estate needs.”
–Keala Anderson"
–Keala Anderson Wed Apr 2, 2008
–Keala Anderson Wed Apr 2, 2008
"“We were very pleased with the professional service Kevin displayed in the selling of our home. As a native of Santa Barbara, Kevin understands the reality of high prices here in our town and is very capable and proactive in selling not just our home but also the overall Santa Barbara lifestyle.
Through the first stages of showing the home to prospective buyers all the way through the closing process, Kevin worked hard to update us on every step and to keep it all as simple as possible. His clear communication allowed us to relax as much as one can when selling your home. We highly recommend Kevin for any real estate needs you may have.”
–Bob Andrews"
–Bob Andrews Mon Jan 21, 2008
–Bob Andrews Mon Jan 21, 2008
"“My wife and I used Kevin to purchase our second home in the San Roque area. We were a bit nervous because we new the prices were going to be at the upper end of our comfort level, but more importantly this was going to be the home that we were going to raise our family in.
Kevin immediately made us comfortable and never once pushed us to make a decision. Kevin has successfully separated himself from the stereotypical realtor by approaching customers, as he would expect to be handled himself. His professionalism, patience, work ethic and integrity made our home purchase experience successful on all counts and we will continue to recommend his services to friends and family.”
–Jay & Nicole Klanfer"
–Jay & Nicole Klanfer Sat Feb 2, 2008
–Jay & Nicole Klanfer Sat Feb 2, 2008
"“Kevin was very accessible and proactive as we searched for a home in Santa Barbara. We currently live in Portland, and Kevin did a great job of getting us up to speed quickly on the market, and matching our needs with the marketplace.
As a native of Santa Barbara, Kevin understands the market well and was a valuable coach when it came time to make an offer - even though we had “sticker shock” on California real estate, Kevin eventually got us into a comfort zone on buying our home.
Kevin was very diligent during the closing process in terms of making sure that the process and documents were well managed, leading to a smooth closing process, even though we were completing the closing from a remote location.
We would highly recommend Kevin and Sotheby’s International Realty for your real estate needs in Santa Barbara.”
–Sam & Lillian Reinkensmeyer"
–Sam & Lillian Reinkensmeyer Tue Mar 25, 2008
–Sam & Lillian Reinkensmeyer Tue Mar 25, 2008
"“We moved to Santa Barbara without knowing anything about the real estate market. We depended on Kevin to educate us. Kevin was very patient with us as we searched for several months for precisely the right home and investment. Kevin is detail oriented, flexible and insightful. Had he not been updated daily on the real estate market, we would not have secured our home. We saw the property immediately when it came on the market and had a bid on the property within 24 hours. With Kevin’s guidance, we prevailed over 6 bids and a counter-bid process. We are now happy homeowners in Montecito!”
–Annabelle and Peter Brownell"
Annabelle Mon Apr 21, 2008
Annabelle Mon Apr 21, 2008
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