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Led by Andrea O'Loughlin, Searching Santa Barbara is a boutique real estate agency serving Santa Barbara, Montecito and the Santa Ynez Valley. Our success is found by bringing the right buyers and sellers together to help clients achieve their real estate goals. Valuing integrity, hard work and exceptional client services above all else, we

take a strategic, local approach to buying and selling in Santa Barbara. With a trusted team of local resources and experts, an aggressive hands-on marketing and advertising strategy, and a 'hit the pavement' market approach, Searching Santa Barbara delivers the dream of accomplishing your goals unlike anyone else. Let us guide you home.

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Hi, I'm Andrea

Founder of Searching Santa Barbara and a California Coast native, my passion for real estate translates into my enthusiasm for thoughtfully and creatively problem solving to deliver the ultimate outcome for my clients. Always innovating and providing unrivaled service, I meticulously prepare listings to maximize the sale value, while leveraging strong relationships with peers and my community when searching for the right property for my buyers. Treating my clients’ listings and purchases like my own is the foundation of my referral-fueled business.

Let's go on this search together. 

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Portfolio

featured properties

Our goal is to help you live your dream in Santa Barbara.

Browse our listings or contact us to learn more about upcoming and off-market homes for sale.

Clients

"where the sun meets the sea that is where you will find me."

here's how we can help

Closing over 100 luxury transactions and $500,000,000 in sales partnering with the most successful Agents in the Country, Searching Santa Barbara brings an unparalleled level of experience and local insight to luxury buyers and sellers.

When you work with us you are supported at every step.

804 Moreno Road, Santa Barbara, For Sale

looking to buy?

With access to off market properties and exclusive listings, we get our Buyers to the front of the line with expert local insight.

We know what it takes to beat out the competition; each property and circumstance is unique and we know how to build the right strategy to secure an Acceptance.

Plus, Searching is just the beginning for Buyers. You need an Agent with tenured escrow experience to drive your transaction across the finish line. With trusted lenders, insurance brokers, inspectors and contractors, we know how to build a Buyer Team that will close with transparency and comfort.

Off Market Exclusive in Campanil

looking to sell?

A sophisticated global marketing program that reaches highly-qualified buyers locally, nationally and internationally sets us apart. And, by maintaining a substantial portfolio of those buyers, we often create a seamless transition between our buying and selling clients, while our negotiation skills ensure maximum return on our sellers respective investments. When partnering with 60% of the market share, Berkshire Hathaway delivers access to qualified Agents and Buyers ensuring the Offer that is brought to the table will be the one that closes.

Looking for Home Services, Handyman Referral

looking for home services?

A cornerstone of our business is to provide forever client services. Whether you have just purchased your first home, or have owned for 30+ years, our vetted list of trusted resources are available to you at any time. Need a new gardener or a great handyman? Need advice on prioritizing your remodel punch list to maximize value? Overwhelmed with choosing an experienced Architect or trusted, time-conscious Contractor? 

Our services don't begin and end with a transaction. We are here to support you in home ownership.

here's what our clients have to say

Andrea was an expert professional and, more importantly, genuinely warm and caring human being upon whose wisdom and advice I could, and did, rely implicitly. ~ M. W.
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ready to make a move?

Your search begins today. Our local real estate experts are ready to help you buy or sell a home in Santa Barbara, Montecito &

the Santa Ynez Valley.

I will be in touch with you very soon!

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