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TESTIMONIALS

My husband and I were extremely happy with all of the hard work Ali Evans did for us as our Realtor in Santa Barbara. Ali effortlessly guided us through the very complex process of searching for our new home when we relocated from another area. We were impressed with Ali's knowledge of the local housing market and her diligence in making sure our best interests were foremost in her thoughts while dealing with others. We were thoroughly pleased with Ali Evans as our Realtor and we would highly recommend Ali to anyone.

~ Lisa C.

What I love most about working with Ali is her ability to communicate efficiently, to keep us up to date, and her knowledge of the process of buying and selling properties. We have done both, bought and sold property in Santa Barbara, using Ali as our realtor, and we are completely happy with her professional service. I would recommend Ali Evans with Berkshire Hathaway 100%, she is a joy to work with.

~ Patricia O.

I just completed my third transaction in five years with Ali (two purchases and one sale). She sets a new level for real estate. She is personally invested in the entire journey, taking time to understand your goals...then beats them by a mile. She works tirelessly to provide a level of knowledge, service and support that I haven't seen before in real estate, nor any other service industry for that matter. Her personal touch has made each transaction beyond successful. Her knowledge of the Santa Barbara market can't be beaten...she's known many of the properties and their history that we looked at for many years. She has an incredible network, and brought golden opportunities to me that weren't yet on the market. Having been in the real estate business for a few years in Florida, I know it well...or thought I did. Ali provides the Rolls Royce of realtors at a level I didn't even imagine. She's a dream come true!

~ David G.

Ali was an absolute dream to work with! We thought the process of entering the housing market in SB would be a nightmare but with her amazing network and market knowledge we were able to get a house with all of our must-haves and more within a few weeks. She was super organized, very responsive, and made the whole process easy. I felt very confident in her hands - she knew her stuff and worked so hard to ensure we were all set up in our new home. She went the extra mile in smoothing out a few surprises along the way!

~Anna S.

Ali is the very best! First of all she's just a really good person, who's relaxed and calm demeanor help me feel more calm while needing to buy and sell my home quickly. In all situations I always knew Ali had my back, ensuring I knew what to look for and things to consider throughout the buying process. When it came time to move, Ali also was an incredible help to me in more ways I could ever have imagined. There's no one else I'd rather do business with than Ms. Ali Evans!

~ Carrie G.

 

Ali Evans is a terrific Realtor!  She understood what we were looking for (even though we kept changing our minds), brought us a number of properties to consider, was very knowledgeable about the market and the strengths and issues of each property.  Ali is very detail-oriented, and doesn't let anything slip through the cracks. She's even charming when she's reminding you of the things you were supposed to do and forgot.  She was a great guide and coach through every moment of sticker shock and complicated real estate processing.  We highly recommend Ali!

~ Carrie T.

We cannot recommend Ali highly enough--after a tough few months of struggling to find a home to purchase in California's incredibly tough housing market, Ali helped us secure the house of our dreams for our family. From our first call, Ali put us at ease with her signature combination  of expert knowledge delivered with the utmost professionalism and genuine care and concern for our unique needs. She never assumed she knew what we wanted or why--every step of the way Ali listened and diligently accounted for every question we had. We never felt like a bother--she even often anticipated our questions and went out of her way to do some extra digging to get the answers she knew would put us more at ease. She approached the search process with extreme attention to detail, providing the background info, context and scenarios that might arise. She came up with concrete strategies that left no stones unturned and gave us hope that we would eventually find the right place for our family. Within less than a few weeks of working with Ali she did just that and we beat out a few other offers to get us a beautiful spot! The best part of working with Ali aside from her extreme diligence, follow-through and attention to detail, was her genuine kindness, humility and positivity. Though we know she juggles many many other happy clients, we always felt like a priority. She came with us to every viewing and always made time to make sure we felt taken care of. Anyone would be lucky to work with Ali--we are so thankful for her and hope to work with her again!

~ Barbara N.

 

We love Ali! Her professionalism, paired with her genuine personality made us feel confident that she was looking out for our best interest during these major life decisions. She helped us find our first home, which was better than we'd ever imagined, and off market!  So naturally, when we were ready to sell, she came through for us again.  Her hard work and due diligence in selling our great property, over comparables, brought us into the next phase of our lives.   We have complete faith and trust that Ali is going to do the best for our family, as we pursue our forever home.  Hands down, she's the best agent you'll ever work with! 

~ David J.

Ali is AMAZING! Words cannot describe how easy she made it for us during the home-buying process. She set everything up: viewings, meetings, inspections, walkthroughs, invoices, the list goes on. She patiently and promptly answered all of our questions whether it was through text, email, or phone call, and was able to explain all the technical and legal aspects in simple, easy to understand terms. I can't imagine how lost AND stressed we would have been if Ali had not been there for us at every step of the way. She is truly wonderful and genuinely cares about finding you a place that you are excited to call home. She is the best at what she does and I cannot recommend her enough!

~ Timothy Burger

As a Realtor, Ali Evans exceeded all my expectations. She was diligent, responsive, courteous, and had my best interests in mind. Despite a limited housing inventory, she still found me the exact place I wanted by thinking outside the box. She then navigated a complex transaction with total professionalism. If you're looking for a clever, hard-working agent who will go out of her way to make things happen, Ali Evans will not disappoint.

~ Meiram Bendat

Ali is hands-down the reason I am such a happy Montecito homeowner. She went the extra mile in every situation, and provided a sense of comfort as she walked me through the paces as a first time buyer. Above all, she cares, and you can tell. Professional, intelligent, creative, expedient,  responsive, trustworthy, and just a joy to work with. Not to mention, she has a good eye for the gems - I always knew that when she sent me properties to check out, they were going to be worth my time, as she would hand-select them based on my persona.

~ Brooks Allen

 

When we were looking for a Realtor in Santa Barbara, we did not know that we would make a friend in our new home town. Ali exceeded all our expectations. She is clearly a driven, upward-mobile professional, but it was as if we were her only client. Ali made us feel at ease and in full control during the entire process. She took care of all the tight scheduling, working around our busy academic calendars. She quickly zeroed in on our preferences and needs, and found candidate properties with our rather odd specification, such as mature oak trees and space for a greenhouse, but still not too far from town. She has the connections to know about properties before they are on the market, maintains an extensive network of superior inspectors and contractors, and has a thorough, object-specific knowledge regarding the evaluation process and all the possible issues. Once we closed, she was kindly available for courtesy follow-ups. While our first buying experience a few years back was perfectly fine, working with Ali was a major step up. We cannot think of anything that could have been better. 

~ Daniel Geiger

Ali is an amazing Realtor! She is professional, responsive, helpful and patient. She stuck with us for 5 years until we found a house that worked for us. I highly recommend her to find you your next dream property.

~ Fred J. 

 

Ali is fantastic. Working with her through the process of identifying a house, purchasing that house, and now preparing to move into our new home has been a pleasure. We first contacted Ali about the possibility of relocating to Santa Barbara. We were considering several locations for our move. Despite the real chance that we would not chose Santa Barbara, Ali took the time to speak with us, identify a first list of potential properties, and then take us to see properties when we visited Santa Barbara. She is very knowledgeable about the area and took the time to educate us about the various neighborhoods. She listened to our feedback and quickly understood our preferences in a home. She was able to identify properties that were a good fit for us so we could make good use of our subsequent house hunting visits. Once we found the right house, Ali was extremely helpful in providing insight and data on the value of the property and helped us negotiate the purchase. The process was efficient and effective. We now own the house and are preparing for our move. Being remote, we have needed quite a bit of help in getting the house ready for us to move in (various small repairs and modification, painting, etc.). Ali is a wealth of knowledge and resources. Despite the purchase being done, she has continued to be very responsive and helpful. She has gone well above what is required and we greatly appreciate it.

~ Eric Saltzman

Ali is the BEST! As first time home buyers, we didn't know what to expect and really leaned on Ali to show us the way. She made everything go so smoothly from setting up showing appointments, to providing local market insight, to coordinating with the seller, to communication with our lender and escrow, to suggesting great inspectors/vendors, to ultimately a successful closing - I could go on forever! She was absolutely instrumental in us finding our dream home and I would highly recommend Ali to anyone looking for a Realtor!

~ Jillian Roberts

Ali Evans is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and a joy to work with. We were relocating to Santa Barbara from Southern California with very little knowledge of the local area. We explained our wants and wishes, and she listened with detail. Ali's expertise really shined when we came into the contract and negation phase of our purchase. She knows the process and expertly guided us through the inspections, contract negotiations and sourcing local contractors for the services we were looking for, she even met with them when we were not able to be in the local area. I highly recommend Ali to anyone looking for a professional, responsive and friendly real estate agent.

~ Lisa White

Ali makes the typically stressful process of buying a new house a pleasurable one. She is vibrant, extremely responsive, knowledgeable, resourceful and super efficient. Her follow up to every question is always above-and-beyond what is expected. Nothing falls through the cracks with her. Above all, she makes you feel that your happiness with your purchase is really important to her. It was very nice to work with Ali. One of the best Realtors we have ever worked with.

~ Ray and Stella

We highly recommend Ali as your go-to Realtor.  She is knowledgable, focused, thoughtful, kind and patient. My husband and I have spent over 3 years working with Ali in the journey to buying our first home and she was by our side through all of it...as we figured out what all the terminology means, what features were actually important to us, budget, strategy, and more. We love her laid-back, collaborative approach to home buying.  Once we got into escrow on our home she was timely, communicative and helped us move through inspecting, negotiations, lending and escrow with easy and expertise.

~ Serena Zahler

I can't speak enough good things about Ali Evans. You have to meet her and work with her to know more. When we met Ali, we were certainly most impressed. Going with her has been one of the best decisions we have made. From the time we signed her to be our agent, things moved extremely fast. As we  were trying selling the house remotely, she was a wealth of knowledge when it came to providing names of Estate Sale Services, Painters, Plumbers and Gardeners. Ali was also instrumental in scheduling and coordinating all these activities. Everyone she recommended did an excellent job. She is very diligent in her work and I have seen very few people who work so hard like she does. She really knows the real estate business really well and is a great negotiator. I would highly recommend Ali Evans.

~ Benedikte Ytting

Ali Evans is an exceptional Realtor. I worked with her to sell my home in Summerland. From her pricing strategy to her ability to stage the home for photography and client showings, she has all of the experience needed to maximize your profits on the sale and at the same time  keeping things in perspective along the way. I highly recommend working with Ali.

~ Betsy Wise

Ali is an absolutely amazing real estate agent! She is the only reason our first home purchase was possible! Ali will work night and day to get all the details taken care for you, and will fight for you through the whole process. We literally would not have been able to buy this house without her, and are incredibly fortunate to have had her in our corner! If you are thinking of looking for a new property, or selling your current, there's no competition- she's the best!

~ Alena & Spencer Hardey

Ali Evans is the absolute best! She was a pure delight to work with and provided a top-drawer experience with the purchase of my first home. Ali is extremely professional, responsive, intelligent and not to mention patient throughout the entire home buying process. Her knowledge and expertise are unparalleled and she provided so much assurance and guidance from the very first house we looked at to the pocket-listing bungalow of my dreams, which she found for me! Even after the house closed, she went the extra mile to make sure I was all settled and content in my new home. It is with the highest regard that I recommend Ali Evans for your future home purchasing needs as it was one of

the best decisions I have made thus far!

~ Jessica Ryan

Talk about ABOVE and BEYOND wonderful personal customer service. Ali was so kind and helpful with this purchase. She quickly answered all my questions. Ali knows Santa Barbara- each and every neighborhood. She is very respected because of her intelligence and integrity. I would not hesitate to  recommend Ali Evans to anybody. She is the best.

~ Kathi Whalen

Ali is incredible! She takes away the stress of buying and selling. We worked with Ali to buy a house and sell a house, and both experiences were great. She has such vast knowledge about our market. She is extremely responsive and organized and her can-do attitude helped us close a week early! I would highly recommend Ali next time you're looking to buy or sell!

~ Cortney Hebert

Ali was absolutely amazing to work with. She totally got our aesthetic and found us a perfect house on the FIRST walk through that we did. Not only was she on top of everything, but everyone that she recommended from the broker to the escrow officer was amazing. Being first time homeowners, we were  nervous going into the process but Ali made the experience completely seamless.

~ Amber & Eugene Gimelberg

I've met a lot of real estate agents who seem very nice and helpful and Ali is well more than a step above that. She knows what she's doing; she is super responsive; she gets all the details covered that you would not even have thought about; she has every contact you would need; and she is genuinely a good person. It feels silly not being able to give her more than five stars. She gets things done.

~ Julian Alwill

Ali was absolutely wonderful to work with! She is professional, extremely knowledgeable and her responsiveness is unparalleled. Throughout the time we searched for a house with Ali, we felt that she truly cared about helping us find the right house for us. And when we got discouraged about the  prospects, she came with some more prospects and information to encourage us. Ali is absolutely the best!

~ Concetta Conkling

10/10! She made home-buying a very positive experience. She is very knowledgeable and consistently guided us in the appropriate direction. She knew things to look/ask for that I never would have known about. She made our dream come true and did so with loads of positivity and no stress. I can't imagine a better agent/experience. Thank you, Ali!

~ Meghan and Walter

Ali provided a top-notch experience for my first purchase in the Santa Barbara area. She was an expert partner throughout the process. I couldn’t have asked for a better overall experience. Ali helped me all along the way from developing search criteria, identifying suitable properties to negotiating offers and all the way through to the final closing paperwork; I ultimately ended up in the home I really wanted. Even when she went on a short vacation, she was still plugged-in and extremely responsive. After the transaction closed, she remained engaged to ensure that everything went well and there were no unpleasant surprises post-close. I would highly recommend Ali as an excellent professional and trusted partner for anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

~ Seth Harvey

Ali is such a wonderful Realtor, it's hard to describe in less than multiple pages.  We were searching for a rental/second home in Santa Barbara and she was the first Realtor to call us back and the most responsive, knowledgeable and prepared Realtor I have ever met.  She thinks of and covers every aspect of the process.  She is patient, low pressure and knows how to negotiate the best deal for her client.  I've used 4 different Realtors on various transactions in my life....Ali Evans is the best I've worked with, hands down!  She has a client for life!!
~ Jeff & Christie Forshey

Ali is absolutely amazing! Incredibly attentive, responsive, and diligent. We trusted that she always had our best interest in mind as she identified houses to show us. She listened to our likes and dislikes and adjusted accordingly. Ultimately she made a very long and overwhelming process of buying a house very easy. Her service continued long after we closed on our house. We are so appreciative for all of the help she provided!  

~ Christy Borneman

Ali is fabulous! She recently helped us find an investment property, and guided us through the negotiation and purchase. Although it was a fairly complicated transaction, she made it seem easy. She was quick to answer our questions and was extremely knowledgeable about residential income real estate.   Ali went above and beyond, setting up appointments for inspections, zoning, and surveying. She made sure we were kept informed throughout the escrow process and handled all the details quickly and efficiently. We look forward to working with Ali again in the future. 

~ Liana Friend 

Ali is a wonderful hardworking Realtor, a person of integrity and honesty. She was our listing agent last month and can say she guided us through the process smoothly. Ali from start to finish was always very informative and kept good communication with us. She is a true  professional in the business, along side of that, Ali always has a cheerful attitude which helps in the emotional roller coaster of selling your home. Ali took the time to stage our home with minimum costs out of our pocket which was just one of her many special things she did for us. We had offers within a couple of days and the home sold in less than a month. We highly recommend Ali Evans if you are going to be listing or buying a home. Thank you Ali! 

~ The Millers

Ali is amazing! She supported us throughout the entire process without making us feel ‘rushed’ or ‘pushed’. She kept us in the loop the whole way and communicated with all parties involved including loan officer, title company, and seller. She always looked out for our best interest and provided options within our budget and what we were looking for. Overall, a fantastic experience with someone who made you feel like a person and not just a client. She was also very flexible and did her very best to stay in contact/meet with us anytime we had concerns/questions.  

~ David Jackson

Ali did such a great job handling everything when I purchased my home in Santa Barbara, so when it came time to sell the place, I knew she was the one for the job. Ali is always on the ball- responsive, available and one step ahead of the game. She also goes above and beyond the call of duty to  make sure everything goes smoothly. Her attitude is supportive, but not pushy and she will definitely put the energy in to make sure the sale is successful. I couldn't recommend her more highly.

~ Mari Larangeria

No words can describe the true pleasure it has been to work with Ali Evans. Extremely professional, we never had to worry about missing a deadline, always available and thorough in all dealings in regards of the house. We strongly recommend Ali Evans for your future purchase and/or selling of your  house. She handles both very elegantly.

~ Fatima Rahmanovic

Ali had been helping us look for the right property for quite some time when we finally found it. It was not an easy transaction by any means but she had the expertise and dedication to push it through to closing. We cannot say enough about her professionalism and hard work throughout the  process, we highly recommend Ali to help you find the right home!

~ Brian & Traci Miller

I just purchased my first home through Ali and I could not be happier with the service she provided. Ali helped me get through all the intense paperwork hurdles and made the entire process seem easy. Ali also consistently acted as my advocate to title, to my loan officer and during negotiations  with the seller's Realtors. I always felt like I had someone looking after my interests in this transaction.  Cannot say enough great things about the service I received from Ali. I would, and already have, recommended her to friends.

~ Victoria Riordan

My husband and I loved working with Ali! She helped us navigate an unusually complicated escrow, and made every step along the way so much simpler. She is great about keeping you updated during the process and making sure you are informed and confident about whatever decision you are making. I  always felt like she had our best interest in mind and like we were a top priority for her. We would highly recommend her! 

~ Monica & Jordan 

Ali got us from start to finish of looking, negotiating and buying in less than 2 months, and did a fantastic job making things easy and understandable. Highly recommended her for anyone looking to buy a home in Santa Barbara!

~ Kim & Willie 

Ali provided truly extraordinary service from when we first began exploring the area to well beyond the close. Initially she choose a variety of homes based on our vision She listened to our preferences and steadily refined the search based on our feedback. She kept us up to date as new homes came on the market. She coordinated viewings on short notice. And well after the close of the sale she continues to help us with preparing our new home for our arrival. She has found contractors and supervised painters.... She is an extraordinary agent, devoted to providing excellent service to her clients.

~ Amy Saltzman

Ali helped us with the sale and purchase of a home in Santa Barbara. She was very helpful in all aspects of the buying and selling process. Ali was continuously available and trustworthy. Ali assisted with the sale of our home and helped us get the price we wanted to purchase our new home. Ali  helped negotiate a complicated purchase for us with multiple inspections and made sure we were ready to close within a short sub-30-day escrow.  It was a pleasure to have her on our side. She was incredibly prompt and very accommodating. 

~ Sam Ferguson

Ali is great! She always made my wife and I feel like we were special. She takes the extra time needed to walk you through this process. We were first time home buyers and Ali really helped to ease the stress. When it came time to make a move on a home, she was there steering the ship. When things  needed to get done, she was there to make sure it happened. We would not be home owners without her. I will recommend her to anyone that will listen.

~ Noah & Tammy Peresman

Ali was very helpful with all aspects of buying our new home. She was responsive, checked in regularly, and followed up with all parties when needed. I would highly recommend working with her! 

~ Michael & Shannon Carpenter

She ready made the transaction easy for me. I would recommend her to all my family, friends and clients. 

~ Raymond Furness

Ali was phenomenal helping us find a home! She always had her homework done, responded promptly and thoroughly, and consistently was able to refine the search based on our feedback. When it came to the purchase process, she was invaluable helping us deal with a bear of an out-of-town bank. I have no idea what we would have done without her.  

~ Morgan Howes

I am writing with great pleasure to recommend Ali for both your commercial and residential real estate needs.  Ali was wonderful to work with! She is responsive, professional, and has a strong market knowledge. She is able to handle complex scenarios, listens to her clients and follows through.  Ali kept us well informed, and we felt she was very dependable throughout the entire negotiation process. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate professional  

~ Elaine Andersen Morello

Throughout the process of buying, Ali was upbeat as well as realistic. She always responded throughly with fully researched information. She kept me connected with the lender and broker and educated me throughly in the process, all the while continually showing strong character, discretion and  honesty. Thanks to Ali, buying a home in Santa Barbara was a pleasure.  

~ Kathryn Abajian

Ali is great. She always made my wife and I feel like we were special. She takes the extra time needed to walk you through this process. We were first time home buyers and Ali really helped to ease the stress. When it came time to make a move on a home, she was there steering the ship. When things  needed to get done, she was there to make sure it happened. We would not be home owners without her. I will recommend her to anyone that will listen.

~ Noah Peresman

Ali was really helpful throughout the entire buying process. She was able to explain the incredibly complicated process so that it made sense even to me. I would definitely recommend her to anyone thinking of buying a home in the Santa Barbara area.

~ Sean Mayuga

Ali did a great job in helping me find my dream property. She was very patient with me as I took a long time and looked at many different homes. When we found the one I ended up getting it was a foreclosure and the bank only gave us 30 days to close escrow during the holidays. Ali was all over it  getting me the paperwork on time and checking everything I needed. We actually closed the day before Christmas 30 days after we opened escrow. I highly recommend Ali she is a true professional. I hope to work with her again in the future when I purchase my next property. 

~ John Leenhouwers

We couldn’t have gotten our condo without Ali! She is so knowledgeable and was easy to get ahold of. She spent lots of time explaining things to me as a first time homebuyer with lots of questions! There were multiple offers, and her negotiation skills got us the house!

~ Caitlin & Derek Musashe

In every situation, she has been very professional in getting the job accomplished in a short length of time and has addressed every situation that has arisen in a timely manner.  I appreciate her attention to detail and the ability she puts forth in regards to taking ownership of the situation.  She always came to us with a positive attitude and with a willingness to work.  I would highly recommend Ali.  

~ Sarah Dandona

It has been my pleasure working with Ali.  Ali was always very organized, approachable and prompt with returning phone calls. She was very fair at balancing my needs and requests and was able to come up with solutions that made everyone happy.  Ali is reliable, dedicated and eternally upbeat, which made her very easy to work with.  

~ Diane Garmendia

I found Ali at an open house and liked the place so much that I was determined to at least submit an offer. Being a first time home buyer, I had little knowledge of what I needed to do. She provided recommendations for lenders and within two days, with her help I was able to get pre-approved by a  lender and also submit an on-time offer. Two days later the offer was accepted and escrow started. She guided me through the entire escrow process and kept me on track with meeting my deadlines. For any questions I had, she was diligent to seek answers and update me on status. I also appreciated that she was able to communicate with me frequently via text message. She is simply a very nice person and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her to any person needing a reliable Realtor. 

~ Mark Waldinger

We were new to the Santa Barbara area, and can't speak highly enough about Ali's local knowledge, commitment, patience, availability and insights. We worked with her remotely as we had not yet moved, which presented numerous challenges, but she was highly responsive to communications and available  whenever we we in town to show us neighborhoods and properties, We ended up with a house we love, which was identified by Ali outside our typical parameters...she took the time to learn what we really valued and honed in on some great options, this one included. The only challenging part of the process was price guidance, which is tougher in Santa Barbara compared to other areas we've lived due to lack of comps. Anyone moving into the area should be prepared to go it alone somewhat in figuring out market value, but Ali was with us all the way to help us navigate that aspect.

~ David & Carrie Griffiths

Ali Evans was completely wonderful to work with. We spent a lot of time going to many open houses and she was extremely patient with this process. She was super responsive to calls and texts with properties we were interested in. She was very knowledgeable about how to keep things moving quickly 

~ Nicole Thompson

Ali worked with us for several years while our daughter considered condos, duplexes, and single family homes as her first real estate purchase. Even with our broad and changing ideas about what might suit our daughter, Ali was able to find a wide range of properties for us to consider and remained  very attentive. Ali coached us in getting our loan pre-approval so that we'd be able to move fast when the right property came along, and capably wrote several offers and back-up offers on our behalf. Ali is very responsive and knows a lot about the community and building construction. She's a good communicator and unfailingly pleasant to work with. Ali's also got a great grasp of details and will make sure that every single thing that needs to get done, gets done. Ali really knows the business, knows how to make things happen, and was also able to provide us references to a variety of capable vendors. I can't say enough about Ali Evans!

~ Carrie Topliffe

What a pleasure it was to work with Ali. From the very first meeting we knew we were in good hands. She was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us expert, informative advice on pricing. She was helpful with assisting us in navigating expectations of the process of selling our home and  extremely personable while interacting with us and potential buyers. All this and she got us a price above asking! We would highly recommend Ali!

~ Dot Adams

Ali is fantastic. Working with her through the process of identifying a house, purchasing that house, and now preparing to move into our new home has been a pleasure. We first contacted Ali about the possibility of relocating to Santa Barbara. We were considering several locations for our move.  Despite the real chance that we would not chose Santa Barbara, Ali took the time to speak with us, identify a first list of potential properties, and then take us to see properties when we visited Santa Barbara. She is very knowledgeable about the area and took the time to educate us about the various neighborhoods. She listened to our feedback and quickly understood our preferences in a home. She was able to identify properties that were a good fit for us so we could make good use of our subsequent house hunting visits. Once we found the right house, Ali was extremely helpful in providing insight and data on the value of the property and helped us negotiate the purchase. The process was efficient and effective. We now own the house and are preparing for our move. Being remote, we have needed quite a bit of help in getting the house ready for us to move in (various small repairs and modification, painting, etc.). Ali is a wealth of knowledge and resources. Despite the purchase being done, she has continued to be very responsive and helpful. She has gone well above what is required and we greatly appreciate it.

~ Eric Saltzman

Ali Evans is absolutely stellar. She helped sell my mom's house within a week at significantly over asking price. I can't recommend her enough!

~ Will Brodhead

Her guidance, positive support, and expertise were absolutely phenomenal. She knew to look for/ask for things I never would have known about. She constantly lead us with great advice and made the experience a very enjoyable positive experience. You are in great capable hands with Ali Evans!

~ Client

I told Ali Evans, this Real Estate experience was “Almost Painless”, a very enjoyable purchase, that went quick and easy! She was also the Listing Agent and presented a Fair Deal.

~ Duke Matthews 

Ali was wonderful to work with in the search for our home. Our journey was a long one was we were relocating from the Bay Area. Despite the obstacles we faced in the relocation and find the perfect family home, Ali was patient and calm. We enjoyed working with her and recommend her! 

~ Amy M. 

 

Ali Evans was completely wonderful to work with. We spent a lot of time going to many open houses and she was extremely patient with this process. She was super responsive to calls and texts with properties we were interested in. She was very knowledgeable about how to keep things moving quickly  while we were in escrow. I would highly recommend her for any home purchase.

~ Nicole Mariner

 

Ali was great in every regard, starting with her response time.  She responded from my first call within 5 minutes and was just as attentive every time I called.  We closed are deal in record time, one of the fastest according to our loan officer. That was only possible with Ali being on top of every issue and responding very quickly as the many complex issues came up.

~ Ken Looney
 

Talk about ABOVE and BEYOND wonderful personal customer service. Ali was so kind and helpful with this purchase. She quickly answered all my questions. Ali knows Santa Barbara- each and every neighborhood. She is very respected because of her intelligence and integrity. I would not hesitate to  recommend Ali Evans to anybody. She is the best.

~ Kathi Whalen

 

Ali is an amazing Realtor!  She is professional, responsive, helpful and patient. She stuck with us for 5 years until we found a house that worked for us.  I highly recommend her to find you your next dream property.

~ Jamie Frederick

 

Ali Evans is a terrific Realtor!  She understood what we were looking for (even though we kept changing our minds), brought us a number of properties to consider, was very knowledgeable about the market and the strengths and issues of each property.  Ali is very detail-oriented, and doesn't let anything slip through the cracks. She's even charming when she's reminding you of the things you were supposed to do and forgot. She was a great guide and coach through every moment of sticker shock and complicated real estate processing.  We highly recommend Ali!

~ C. Thompson

 I cannot say enough good things about Ali! As a first time buyer, I was completely clueless about the process, and Ali walked me through every step of the way. She was always available to me and so flexible with my hectic work schedule. She found me a fantastic off-market home in a wonderful  neighborhood and I could not be happier. THANK YOU ALI!

~ Julia Beccia

Ali did a truly incredible job helping me navigate the home buying process as a first time buyer. Inventory was limited and I had some specific requests, but she was responsive, patient, and persistent, ultimately working her magic and finding my place off-market. She even helped me put an offer together during her vacation weekend to give us the best chances - absolute dedication. When it came to closing, she was on top of all timelines, paperwork, and other considerations, and was able to recommend thorough inspectors and an awesome plumber to take care of some issues. I was also very happy with my lender, referred to me by Ali as well. I hope to work with Ali again in the future, and anyone looking for a Realtor in SB should definitely consider her!

~ Charles Ricco

Ali is the BEST! As first time home buyers, we didn't know what to expect and really leaned on Ali to show us the way. She made everything go so smoothly from setting up showing appointments, to providing local market insight, to coordinating with the seller, to communication with our lender and escrow, to suggesting great inspectors/vendors, to ultimately a successful closing - I could go on forever! She was absolutely instrumental in us finding our dream home and I would highly recommend Ali to anyone looking for a Realtor!

~ Jillian Melin

Ali is incredible! She takes away the stress of buying and selling. We worked with Ali to buy a house and sell a house, and both experiences were great. She has such vast knowledge about our market. She is extremely responsive and organized and her can-do attitude helped us close a week early! I would highly recommend Ali next time you're looking to buy or sell!

~ Cortney Hebert

We were out of state buyers who found Ali through friends that had relocated to Santa Barbara and used her for their successful search. Ali was super helpful throughout our relatively quick process, which took place in a hot market with a premium on moving quickly so Ali's insights and guidance were super helpful in orienting us early on towards target areas, likely pricing, etc. She was very responsive and helpful throughout, and once we identified a property that we wanted to bid on, she was great at managing the process both in terms of working with all the necessary outside parties, inspections, due diligence items etc. She also established excellent rapport with the selling agent, which helped work through some contract issues that popped up. Post closing we have benefitted from Ali's stable of contractors and vendors as we had no local contacts of our own, and they have all proven to be great. All in all, we highly recommend Ali and would work with her again should we ever have the need.

~ Wire Family

My husband and I are so glad we found Ali. We had a great experience working with her, and she went above and beyond to help us find and buy our first home. We were living in LA, but have always loved the Central Coast, and remote work finally made it possible for us to buy a home in the Santa Barbara area. From day 1, Ali was always super helpful and responsive. She helped us navigate the home buying process in this crazy market, and always booked us showings quickly (since regular open houses weren't happening due to COVID restrictions). She also helped connect us with a great local lender. Ali knows the Santa Barbara area very well, and I would definitely recommend working with her!

~ Kelsey S.

Ali is the absolute best and we couldn't have asked for a better partner / guide through our first home-buying experience. From the start, Ali made us feel comfortable and that we were in good hands. She clearly knows what she's doing and has an impressive depth of knowledge, but has a way for making things understandable and distilling the most important considerations.  One thing that really stood out was her way of making us feel supported. Her communication is stellar. From regular email updates, to quick texts with updates, to meeting in person for tours / visits, it was always easy to get in touch with her. It always felt like she was there for us and wanted to make sure we were comfortable with where we were at. It never felt like she was rushing us or not acting in our best interest. To further drive that last point home, she actually recommended we decrease one of our offers because she felt like a slightly lower number would get the job done.  Last thing to highlight is she is truly an expert of the broader Santa Barbara area. She was able to get us info on upcoming listings before they were officially listed, always willing to probe around for additional details / intel, and really has a good sense of the market / historic trends.  We would recommend Ali to anyone in a heartbeat! You can't go wrong by working with her.

~ Daniel Sun

Our experience with Ali was top notch. Ali was patient, thorough, and incredibly responsive to our needs and wants with our home purchase. This was our first time buying a home and Ali helped us expertly and promptly with every facet of the purchase process. The home buying market is stressful, competitive, and fast moving. Ali helped us to make this process as easy as possible. She was very honest  through out the process and not pushy at all. We felt she was a great guide and on our side to help us navigate this new adventure. We found our dream home and working with Ali was delightful. We highly recommend working with her.

~ Misty Orman

We lucked out having Ali Evans as our real estate agent. She is very knowledgeable about the Santa Barbara market and home buying process. As first time home buyers, we really needed someone on our team to guide us through our journey to home ownership. Ali was always on top of the deadlines and was in constant communication with us. She went above and beyond helping us find the perfect place by accommodating our difficult work schedules to show us properties. We could have never navigated through this time without her. We are so grateful for Ali and very happy in our new spot!

~ Kaeli DiStefano

Ali is amazing ! We just moved from New Jersey and bought a beautiful home in Santa Barbara with Ali's help. Ali works harder than anyone we ever met to make sure that her clients get exactly what they want .We had a complicated financial situation which she solved by finding the best mortgage company for us. There was also question about a recording issue that she resolved. We looked at many houses and had a number of difficult questions that Ali took them all the way to the final answer.  No matter how complicated the resolution was.  She is extremely honest, patient, professional, effective and one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
Her meticulous research and great work ethic more than guarantees that you will get the best house that you can find. We highly recommend Ali for anyone who wants to  buy or sell a home!

~ Rick Mammone

 

Ali is awesome. She's smart, patient and super knowledgeable -- which is key in trying to locate and purchase a property these days... especially in Santa Barbara. Once she found our home and our offer was accepted, she got right into the details and helped us navigate through escrow and closing. Just very impressed with her and I couldn't imagine a better person to help guide us through the whole process. If you need an agent, she's the one. Thank you Ali!

~ Jason Scheideman

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