Meet Your Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate Expert

Kris made selling my house a painless and enjoyable experience. From our initial meeting until the close of escrow, she was always on top of things. Her impressive knowledge of the local market was evident, and she responded quickly to any concerns I had, providing detailed and complete information. Her communication was exceptional, and I always felt I was in good hands. Whenever I called, if she couldn't answer, she would text me right away to let me know when she would be available - usually within 30 minutes, but never more than 5 minutes later. Kris bridged any gaps between me (the seller) and the buyer, and she got things done quickly and effi...

Kris is an amazing professional. She knows so much about the area and the homes that are available and really customizes the search to meet your demands. She really listened to our needs and was super patient. We spent numerous weekends looking at properties and she had amazing energy and tenacity. Once we found our new home, she assisted in every step of the process. She was a true advocate for us. I cannot imagine having better service. She really knows the Santa Yenz Valley.

Kris was our listing agent and was always enthusiastic about the property but very realistic about the client who would appreciate its unique qualities. She was always responsive when we needed to reach her on any issue. At the close of escrow, she went above and beyond to make sure we got the concurrent closing that was requested by the buyer. She made the whole experience much easier than it could have been.

The best! Look no further! I have both purchased and sold homes with Kris, and she was an expert at making both transactions incredibly easy and stress-free! I will definitely access her network when purchasing my next home.

We were so fortunate to have Kris Johnston and Rodney Smeester as our agents. We owned a home on leased land and were involved in a three-way negotiation. Everything had to be coordinated for simultaneous closings. It was no easy task. Kris and Rodney helped us through the process with our constant requests for updates and worries and the “deal would fall through”. Well, it didn’t. We are very appreciative of Kris and Rodney’s 24-hour assistance and assurances that the “home of our dreams” would be ours. They explained everything in terms we understood and gave us ample time to prepare for showings. We could not be happier with their efforts and we ...

Kris is an amazing agent to work with! She is always very responsive and organized and from our perspective, those are essential qualities for a true, professional realtor. We always look forward to our transactions together.

We relocated from the Chicago suburbs to Santa Barbara. Kris Johnston was a consummate professional. Her commitment to finding us the right home was matched by her unparalleled industry knowledge. As a direct result of our complete trust and confidence in Kris, we bought our home sight unseen. She attended all inspections in our absence. She approaches her business with a positive attitude and works tirelessly until every detail is satisfied. Kris has earned our business referral for a lifetime.

We were completely amazed at what an incredible job Kris did in both personal efforts and in marketing our property. When it appeared as if visibility may begin to waver she bounced back with a new wave of marketing including old school open houses which unbeknownst to me is what ultimately sold our home. Thank you Kris for not just sitting down when the going appeared to get tough and instead, shifting into high gear and taking us to the finish line.

In my years of buying and selling my homes, never have I experienced the kind of care and determination I received from Kris. She went to places that all others only contemplated when it came to marketing and expose. The old attacking age that it takes money to earn money is something that she was not afraid to do when it came time for more exposure to promote the sale of my property. She never gave up. Thank you Kris for a job well done and a new friendship, one that was totally unexpected.

Kris recently represented us in both the sale and purchase of Santa Ynez Valley properties. Of the many properties we have bought and sold over the years in Santa Barbara County, these deals with Kris were the smoothest, with the best outcomes. She represented our interests perfectly as Buyer and Seller advocating for us in every aspect of the deals. She is accessible and responsive; creative and diligent. Her experience and deep connections within the community are invaluable.

Sandy Collier is professional, detail-oriented, and attentive, and responsive to her client's needs. Sandy's calm demeanor, sense of humor, and integrity make her a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Sandy and will use her again in the future. She's without exception the best agent we've ever worked with.

Sandy went out of her way to work in close coordination with me, the Buyer's lender - Which is super unusual in my experience, especially when we are several counties apart. We made a great team and managed to work around a client who was out of the country for a good part of our escrow period. Choose Sandy if you want someone on your team who will go out of her way to negotiate well, and stay on track with your transaction - all while being Nice! Thanks, Sandy, for a great experience.

As a Mortgage Professional, it's always a great experience for everyone when you have a high-level agent like Sandy working on the transaction. It was great from start to finish working with Sandy, and she is very knowledgeable in what she does! Able to help our client close in less than 18 days! Thanks again for the opportunity to work with you!

Sandy could not have been more helpful in helping my husband and me find our dream property. With a constantly friendly and professional attitude, Sandy helped provide a breadth of knowledge on each property we viewed. When we found the one that we loved, Sandy made the purchasing process easy and she made us feel completely at ease through each step of escrow. We could not have asked for a better realtor. Thanks for all that you do, Sandy!

I have worked side by side with Sandy for years and have come away from each transaction filled with admiration for her integrity, sincerity, tenacity, and complete desire to please her clients and find a way to work toward the best results for all parties involved. Highly recommend Sandy for any Real Estate needs.

Sandy was recommended to us by our financial advisor. Sandy went out of her way to think for us every step of the way. Her professionalism is amazing and was matched by her wonderful personality. If we ever decide to venture into a real estate transaction again, Sandy will be our first call. She helped us find the perfect home!

Sandy and Kris are the best real estate team I've ever met. Extremely engaged, thoughtful, and proactive they took care of us at every step of the process - making it extremely efficient and enjoyable. Nobody knows the Santa Ynez Valley area better and nobody would find you a better house and make the process so smooth! Highly recommend them for any real estate need you may have here!

What started out as a very complicated transaction became my awesome new home, because of Sandy's professionalism and diligence! Throughout my recent real estate purchase Sandy kept me informed every step of the way, about what could happen, what typically happens, and what will probably happen. This made me feel very confident! Sandy's efficiency, her attention to detail/deadlines, her discipline in her role, and her direct questions and responses were key to making and surviving this transaction! She is a dedicated agent who definitely keeps the best interest of her client in front of everything. I honestly feel I would not be sitting in my new ho...

We have recently completed the sale of our home in Los Olivos, having Sandy Collier of Engel and Voelkers as our listing agent. My husband and I were immediately impressed with Sandy’s knowledge of the process and her explanation of the timeline we should expect. We had an offer within two days and it was in escrow within 4 days, with an 18-day escrow! Her diligent attention to each detail, keeping us informed on a day-to-day basis, definitely made the entire selling experience go as smoothly as possible. Sandy had everything we needed lined up for us to address, which we did, and have successfully sold our home in record time. She is efficient prof...

I met Sandy at a clinic in Paso Robles. I learned that not only was she a great clinician but she was a realtor based in Santa Ynez. We had been thinking of buying property in the valley for a while. Sandy immediately got to work on our wish list. She showed us listings all over the valley for a year. We put in several offers and Sandy was always looking out for our best interest. We recently purchased property in Santa Ynez with Sandy. During negotiations, she was able to professionally convey our wants, wishes, and needs. Sandy is the ultimate professional which resulted in a mutually beneficial and successful closing. She is hardworking and metic...

I hired Sandy Collier to sell my large 6.5-acre ranch property with a small house and large garage that was a bit of a white elephant in its design. There were times when Sandy had to go above and beyond to keep the showings on track and make the house presentable. I think her clear thinking and direct style help her get through to solutions quickly and efficiently. So many people respect her in the valley that obstacles have less resistance with a person of her caliber. In the end, we were able to find a unique buyer who could bring his experience and skills to fit this property and find a win/win for us both. I would recommend and use Sandy Collie...

When you get into the mix of the transaction Sandy shines. She is your partner through the negotiations and sticky points along the way. I’ve done many deals and never before have I felt that my agent had my back the way Sandy does. She genuinely wants what is best for her client. She is not just an order taker looking for a check. I highly recommend Sandy for your next transaction.

Sandy has been helping me search for a home in the Santa Ynez Valley for the past year. She has kept me updated on listings in my desired location and price range. I could always reach her by either phone or e-mail and always got a timely response. She made sure that my real estate transactions were taken care of even when she was unavailable due to surgery. Her manner is friendly and professional.

Sandy was amazing from start to finish. Working with first-time homebuyers can sometimes be daunting, but Sandy handled it with ease and unparalleled professionalism. She was always available to answer my client's questions, and always provided advice in the client’s best interest. I’ve worked with a lot of Real Estate Agents, and it was a breath of fresh air to partner with someone who put their client first, and not their personal gain. My clients left every meeting with Sandy in a positive mood, and excited about their decision of home ownership. I would trust all of my clients with Sandy. Thank you!

As a first-time home buyer, I was nervous and intimidated heading into the home-buying process. That was before we began working with Sandy Collier. From open houses to the closing table and beyond, Sandy was always available to quickly respond to our questions and concerns. She was aware of exactly what we were looking for, and she sprung into action the moment our dream house was listed. She had a feeling it was "the one," and she was absolutely right. We had some unusual plans for the house that involved a lot of red tape, and Sandy was right there with us, making calls and connecting us with the resources we needed to navigate our way through it...

585 Valley Oak Road, Solvang, Santa Barbara County, CA, 93463 Best Agent! Kris is amazing! She is clear that she truly cares about her clients. She was so helpful and accommodating. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent in the valley. Posted by Diana Maltz (Buyer) on 15 Aug 2024

Kris has an outstanding market knowledge with clear and effective communication skills. Kris is a dedicated, disciplined real estate professional with deep knowledge and wide range of experiences. We felt completely at ease knowing we are in good hands, from finding the right home to negotiations, closing, and beyond. We will gladly refer Kris to family and friends. Verified by RateMyAgent