"Emily and her team first helped me when I purchased my home in 2012. Her knowledge, integrity, and commitment to getting the best value for what I sought came through in each property she showed me. It was evident that she and her team took my considerations and concerns into account rather than just showing me properties that did not match.

Twelve years later, I was in a position where I needed to sell my house as soon as possible. Again, Emily and her team quickly stepped in. They helped me understand what I needed to accomplish to put the property on the market and achieve the highest sales price. They helped formulate a game plan to help focus efforts on the areas that would achieve the most ROI. They recommended high-quality vendors who understand the situation's urgency. Allowing Emily and her team to price the home competitively with expert and proven marketing strategies. This resulted in multiple offers and a higher-than-expected final offer. They walked me through the escrow process with ease and helped me accomplish my goals.

I have gotten to know Emily and her team over the years through the experience of purchasing and selling a property. Again, nobody in the area matches their knowledge, integrity, and commitment. I recommend Emily and her team to my friends, family, coworkers, or anybody within earshot."

"Katie Mohun and the EK&A team were extremely upbeat and client-focused during our home search. We never felt like she was pressuring us to choose a house to close the deal; she was honest when she felt good about a home and when she had concerns. She was always ready and reachable when we wanted to see a listing, and we saw several with her -- over a dozen across an 18-month period. Once we put our offer in, she was very reachable, attentive, communicative and a great advocate for us with listing agents. While in escrow, she was available to us whenever needed, even for a trivial quick question. Katie made us feel like the only clients she had, even though she was in escrow for another buyer simultaneously. She is an incredibly kind, sweet, organized and professional person -- we felt we had a true partner in our home-buying experience and she has our business for life!"

"Working with Katie Mohun and Emily Kellenberger in Santa Barbara was an absolute pleasure! Their deep knowledge of the local market, attention to detail, and genuine dedication made the entire process as seamless as possible. The initial search was not easy given the lack of supply in Santa Barbara. Katie and Emily were always available, communicative, and went above and beyond to ensure we found the perfect home for our family. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend this team to anyone looking to buy or sell in Santa Barbara!"

"Emily is such an incredible real estate professional! Not only was she fantastic through the process of selling our house but she also worked with us way before we signed a listing agreement. Emily was able to give us amazing recommendations for prepping our home for sale and other key information. She did so many things for us behind the scenes that we barely had to lift a finger the entire process. She works with an amazing team of professionals and not only did our property get an offer the first day it was listed on the MLS but we were also able to close early. If you are looking for a seasoned pro who works hard and cares for her clients then Emily is the ONLY option. Thank you Emily!"

"Emily was our agent for buying our first home. She is incredibly detail-oriented, responsive, and has extensive knowledge of the local properties and home buying process. As two working professionals, she took a huge load off of our plate during the home negotiation and buying process. She is extremely friendly and fantastic to work with. If we move again, we will definitely recruit her help."

"Working with Jenna and the EK&A team was an absolute pleasure! Jenna helped us find our perfect home in Montecito and made the entire process stress-free. Jenna was incredibly patient, never pushy, and always prioritized our needs over just closing a deal. It was clear she genuinely cared about finding the right fit for us, not just making a sale. Her professionalism, dedication, and expertise gave us total confidence throughout the journey. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent, and recommend her and team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!"

"Yesterday was closing day on the house our parents originally bought in Montecito in 1982. My brothers and I worked together with Emily Kellenberger at Village Properties as our realtor. Emily and her team were fantastic to work with from start to finish. They helped to guide us in some of the early decisions on refreshing the property. My brothers and I all live in different locations and communication was seamless throughout. We were pleased with our decisions and how the house appeared to sparkle after it was staged and ready to go on the market!  We had several bids and ended up with a good offer and a back up offer. The process went quickly and smoothly, and we are very happy with the outcome. We would definitely recommend working with Emily and her team!"

"There were many potential hurdles in selling the house we inherited from our parents, who had worked on it so hard, and had enjoyed such a fine retirement there. As three siblings needing to work together to coordinate our decision-making, and with none of us living in Santa Barbara to keep close track of things, this made us especially reliant on the real estate professional we selected in Montecito. I'm happy to say that our trust in you was justified, and I am completely satisfied with the choices we made in selling it, including the timing of the sale, our listing of the property with you ladies, the preparation for the sale in terms of repairs and staging, and your work with us. Your advice was consistently timely, relevant, and flexible enough for the three of us to reach a speedy consensus on the various issues. So, many thanks for your excellent and very professional services!"

"Your team was truly efficient and enlightening as you kept us up with your process during the house prep, webpage and the document signing!  Our parents would feel honored. Thank you so much!"

"A heartfelt thank you to Emily Kellenberger for shepherding my partner and me through our recent home purchase. We could not have asked for a better experience. From the get-go, Emily has been a total pro. Emily was kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable about every aspect of our purchase. She guided us through a daunting process with ease, insight, and a bit of humor, too!  Emily is an incredible resource; she knew the history of our home and the history of the neighborhood (as well as many of the neighbors), and for any questions we had, Emily had the answer. That level of knowledge, trust, and communication proved to be invaluable. I would highly recommend Emily Kellenberger for any of your real estate needs."

"Katie Mohun and the EK&A team were amazing to work with and exceeded our expectations in every way possible. As first-time homebuyers, we were not sure what to expect and they made the entire process seamless and fun. They are extremely professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about their clients. They went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and informed throughout the entire process. We cannot recommend them enough and will only be working with them on any and all future real estate transactions."

Emily was GREAT! She was patient with the millions of questions that we had.  She is extremely organized and always available to help.  Emily is truly a pleasant person and made the experience a good one.

Emily has been a dream to work with…always looking out for my best interest. Her expertise and ease of which she conducts her business is second to none.

Emily has been wonderful to work with, an absolute 10. She is patient, professional and astute. We were very selective clients, taking over two years to find our perfect home, and Emily was right there the whole way, never losing confidence nor patience with us. She kept us well informed of new listings, and continually fed us information on comps, closings, etc. We have valued her smart, friendly and fun manner, and highly recommend her real estate services.

"Emily demonstrated great patience and understanding of our being detail-oriented. Emily stayed in close contact with us throughout the entire transaction and let us know what we could expect during the escrow process. We will recommend Emily to family and friends in the Santa Barbara real estate market."

"We cannot thank you enough for all of your hard work and help in getting the home of our dreams.  Our entire family knows that without your expertise it would never have been possible!  We feel deep gratitude for all that you have done.  You made everything as easy as possible for us and helped us navigate the challenges of the current real estate market.  We have nothing but praise for you and will highly recommend you to anyone who wants to work with the best!"

Emily sold our house at a great price in 5 days!  I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results and she was so thorough and easy to work with. I highly recommend her!

I am sending positive recommendations of your consideration to utilize Emily Kellenberger for your real estate needs.  I have gotten to know Emily, and I think she is the real thing and has such high integrity!

As trustee of a trust that owned a residence in the Santa Barbara area (Montecito specifically), I engaged Village Properties / Emily Kellenberger first to handle the vacation rental on the property and then to sell it. The rentals went well, largely because of Emily’s suggestions and her efforts and those of her team. We subsequently made a decision to sell the property. We again listed with Village Properties because of Emily, and we’re glad we did. Emily was instrumental in our promptly realizing a good price. Throughout, she was attentive and conscientious and at all times responsive and helpful.  

Emily has been a dream to work with…always looking out for my best interest.  Her expertise and ease of which she conducts her business is second to none.

Emily is an incredibly personable and thorough real estate agent. We chose Emily to help us sell and buy multiple homes because of her responsiveness, attention to detail, and extensive knowledge of the Santa Barbara real estate market. Her ability to navigate negotiations and appropriately price our homes for the market allowed us to hit all our goals and enter into seamless transactions. Emily is also meticulous when it comes to marketing decisions and helped us to stage our home in the right places and finalize design decisions. We will definitely use Emily in our future real estate transactions and would strongly recommend her to anyone!

I know for a fact that had it not been for you, I would not be moving into our new home next month. Your experience, knowledge, and tenacity has helped me so much, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your ‘never take no for an answer’ attitude. Thank you for staying on top of things always and keeping me informed and sometimes just keeping me calm throughout the whole process…You never lost faith and some days I just had to trust you to keep moving forward…For that, your upbeat attitude, and your steel rod determination, I am thankful from the bottom of my heart. I will definitely recommend you to everyone needing a Realtor and hope to do business with you again.

“Emily represented us even though our purchase was a private one.  After the sellers met her they also wanted her to represent them, which is a little unusual but a reflection of the positive, professional and genuine attitude of Emily.  She and her staff were efficient, patient with our questions and expedited the transaction in less than thirty days.  Emily is a gem and in the future I will always use her if need be, and enthusiastically recommend her to others. My husband Tony and I met Emily in February 2011, referred to us by someone who thought highly of her. Emily spent the month of February educating us about the neighborhoods of Santa Barbara and took us to countless properties for sale.  Always upbeat and fun we were amazed at her sincere interest in achieving our goal.  We left Santa Barbara at the end of the month full of information but with no decision or purchase offer tendered.  Emily remained upbeat through our efforts and felt the most important  thing was to help us understand our goal and achieve it. The following February, back in Santa Barbara, the market was changing and the properties available to consider minimal."

Emily is extremely energetic, positive and very detail oriented. She’s someone I totally trust, and I have great faith in her abilities, knowledge and dedication.

Emily is ambitious and driven. Her “love for life” shows in everything she does. From her successful real estate career to creating beautiful works of art, I can personally say that Emily is a true inspiration with everyone she comes into contact with. She is highly sought after in the community and she is an illustration of accomplishment.

We initially met Emily through a vacation rental several years ago.  When the opportunity came to move to Santa Barbara, Emily’s was the first name on our list. From the start, we were so impressed with the communication and dedication Emily and her team provided to us, all of this before even arriving in Santa Barbara. From sending pictures and videos to us across the country, to viewing houses on our behalf prior to our arrival, we had the confidence that Emily not only understood our wants. desires, and needs in a home, but provided us with the whole package regarding schools, financial and other resources, community, etc. When it came down to negotiations, Emily was always ahead of the game. She anticipated our needs and requests, sometimes even before we knew what we wanted!  Her knowledge and professionalism came to the forefront, and we felt like we had the upper-hand in the buying process. Without a doubt, Emily is one of the most dedicated, experienced, and thoughtful agents we have worked with.  It was a pleasure getting to know Emily and her team, and when the time comes that we may be ready to dive in to the housing market again, Emily will be our first call!

We recently purchased a property listed by Emily and her team. These ladies were always available to deal with numerous details, quick to settle any problem and extremely knowledgeable about local resources. They are an energetic and very professional team.

“Katie Mohun was so great to work with. She treated me like a REAL PERSON and not just a number. She was by my side throughout the whole journey and celebrated with me as I purchased my first home!”

“I was introduced to Katie Mohun through a friend, and I am so grateful to have chosen her as my agent. Katie is an excellent agent who helped me find my first home during a high-demand time. Katie was very responsive, organized and knowledgeable. She carefully guided me through the entire process and was understanding of all my questions. As a first-time buyer, I was nervous and anxious about the process. However, Katie walked me through every step with reassurance and guidance, which was invaluable to me.  I am glad I had Katie on my side during such a huge life decision. I would highly recommend Katie to others looking for a new home!”

"I highly recommend using Emily as your realtor. She went above and beyond all of our expectations. Due to complications with the loan and the adjacent lot that was part of the sale, our escrow was tumultuous to say the least. She wrote and rewrote the offer multiple times to satisfy the capricious requirements of our bank without complaint. She kept the seller at bay when we were way out of our loan contingency period. Emily was calm, helpful, and responsive throughout the entire process. It was incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Emily, and I can honestly say the deal would have fallen apart if we had someone of lower caliber.  Without question, Emily will be an asset in your next real estate venture as she was in ours." - Bryce Rosenthal

“Emily is a person of integrity and can be counted on.  She also is very compassionate and open. No force with Emily just power, love, and charisma.  I experienced being heard, and communicated to.  We worked well together from beginning to completion.  I know Emily cares about me and my needs.  From the very beginning, Emily held my had and we entered this journey, so to speak. I asked a lot of questions and Emily patiently answered them.  We spoke every day to make sure we were both taking steps in the direction we said we would. Emily is an amazing human being.  Truly a gift to all who come in contact with her!”

“Dearest Em, I am writing to thank you for being the fabulous real estate agent we think you are.  You are great with numbers, but you were meant to be out there where the people are, helping us find the perfect home that fits our family’s needs.  Your meticulousness and care in every step of the way made our part easy and fun.  With Tim being the VP of marketing for his firm, he told me how impressed he is with your knowledge of Santa Barbara’s real estate, as well as other areas, and your ability to ‘read’ the market and its trends.  Real Estate can be a tricky business, but you have a strong hand on the pulse of this market.  Tim trusted you and it made him feel at ease.  Let me say it again, he was impressed with your sales skills.  Thank you for being readily available.  You made the contacts I requested quickly.  Since we are friends, it made ‘going shopping’ for a house fun!  I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with you looking for the perfect house.  You were patient, fun, and you took an interest in our family and our needs, and you encouraged me not to settle for less.  I loved how you kept a log and were able to refer to exact dates and conversations you had with us and others.  You represented us with confidence and genuine friendliness.  When we did found our home, you worked well with the other agent to pull the deal together."

I congratulate you on the fine representation that you accomplished for your client and your honest and helpful assistance throughout the entire process.  You will always be highly regarded in my book and I would be happy to work with you again should the occasion arise.

"After receiving 60 days notice to vacate our rental, it was proving difficult to find a place that worked for our family. Katie was able to help us locate a wonderful home in a great school district and then fought tooth and nail for us to come out on top of multiple offers. She made sure the buying process went as smoothly as possible by working hand in hand with our lender. We’re extremely happy we chose Katie Mohun as our realtor!"

Emily Kellenberger was introduced to me by her Business Coach, a professional that we both know and highly respect at Buffini and Company. I had the opportunity to meet Emily at several business functions, engage with her at several business luncheons and have maintained correspondence with her ever since. Emily strikes me as someone who is extremely passionate about what she does and one who is committed to “going the extra mile” for the clients that she serves. Given the opportunity to do so, I would not hesitate to refer my real estate clients to her in her geographical area of expertise.

If you want to have a good experience, you must use a Realtor like Emily Kellenberger who has expertise and who offers quality service.  After escrow closed, I had a few issues that were unresolved by the previous owners.  Emily Kellenberger was extremely vigilant in making sure the previous owners rectified the situation.

Morgan and I recently closed on a short sale property. Throughout the process Emily was always willing to be there for us with any strange question we had along the way. She was always prompt to reply to emails and various requests and never let anything fall through the cracks. She gave us solid advice along the way and was extremely patient with us as it was our first time buying a house.  After we closed, Emily let us know that she was closing on a number of other properties during the same time as ours. We had NO idea she was so busy with other clients. She truly made us feel like we were her only clients.  I highly recommend Emily to anyone who is looking for an agent to lead them through their new home purchase!

We want you to know that we are very pleased with the quality of service Emily Kellenberger provided for us. We sincerely appreciate the responsiveness and the way Emily conducts business.  We were so pleased to hear that the deal closed, while we hate to see that we will not be communicating with Emily on such a regular basis – she has become like part of the family.  With all the last minute snags, we were worried that something would fall through the cracks, but Emily anticipated every contingency.  We appreciated the unfailing attention to detail.

Your service was outstanding, your follow-up, impeccable, your knowledge was superior. Thank you for walking me through this transaction every step of the way.

"We met Katie early on during our house hunting (for a vacation/investment property) by chance during an open house. Remote house hunting can be very challenging without a local agent especially in a highly competitive market like Santa Barbara. A little over a week before our 1031 exchange deadline, we reached out to Katie to get local support - she immediately remembered us and got to work. She worked her magic and got us in contract with our dream house in less than a week. She went above and beyond in finding available (and upcoming) inventories for us, was very in tune with what we are looking for (price range, location), and very proactive and easy to work with. She also helped a lot during the contingency period and post closing with inspections, contractor visits and due diligence reports. We absolutely adore her and know she'll take great care of her clients."

We were provided excellent guidance through the entire process. Emily and her team were detailed and proactive throughout the transaction leaving no opportunity for an issue to occur. We appreciate their professional courtesy and friendly demeanor. They were very accommodating to the buyers needs.

Marc and I just wanted to drop you a note to say how appreciative we are of all your hard work on helping us acquire our new property in Santa Barbara. We know you went above and beyond on our behalf to make our purchase a reality. With the market prices as they are, it does take someone special like you to guide prospective buyers to choose a finance counselor, explain all the steps that need to be taken, and your assistance with the paperwork is remarkable! I do not know how you keep all the dates straight and the paperwork in order!

Emily is extremely nice and personable.  She knows what to look for, both good and bad, in an home and handles negotiation with respect for all parties.  She spends as much time as you need to discuss any part of the process regardless of when that might be (10PM on a Saturday, etc.)  She is also timely and met every deadline on a quick escrow.  Likewise, she always kept us up to date about what still needed to get done and what was already done. Great agent!

If you ever need a Real Estate pro in Santa Barbara, Emily Kellenberger is it. She’s proven, impeccable, and really cares about creating a win/win for all parties and will get the deal done. She’s good about giving referrals back, which is important to me. Give to the givers, right?

Emily is an incredible agent. She is very professional, thorough and knowledgeable.  She can make a complicated transaction seem so simple.  When Emily listed my house I was prepared for the transaction to take some time.  She was right on pricing my home and it sold immediately.  Emily kept in constant contact with me and explained every aspect of the transaction.  I would highly recommend Emily and her team in the future.

I was impressed by your preparation and planning and felt I got excellent overview of the market.  I want you to know how impressed I am by your commitment to excellence.

“Katie was a dream to work with. I live out of state and had to move fast. Katie was my eyes, ears and legs on the ground. She toured the property twice on my behalf and then again over face time so I could see it before I flew down. When I flew in to see the property she had the offer written up and ready to submit as soon as I gave her the green light. Her quick action and professionalism are the only reasons I was able to buy my dream vacation home. She gave me confidence throughout the process despite the challenges of buying out of state. I highly recommend letting Katie help you too!”

Emily is incredible! She's very detail oriented and we had full confidence that not one thing would get missed. She is also incredibly punctual and quick to respond to calls, emails and texts. She was patient with us when we needed time to think things over and also really helped us make decisions quickly with her extensive knowledge in the local market and years of real estate. More than anything we felt so cared for throughout the entire process of selling our house, we now can't imagine ever working with someone else." 

Emily is very talented and trustworthy. Emily supported me with my first home purchase. I appreciated her detailed explanations and her attention to detail. Emily was very in tune with my needs and always made herself available to any questions or concerns that I brought to her. She is patient, warm, and extremely professional. I highly recommend Emily for any real estate related resources.

Emily stayed in touch with us throughout the entire transaction and she was always very easy to get ahold of.  We have already recommended her to several people and voted for her in the Santa Barbara independent “best of” issue. We were looking for a house for over a year and after finding Emily we found our home two days later.

“We are getting settled into our new home and can’t even explain how happy we are.  We have a huge crush on our new home and LOVE the location.  We literally walk everywhere and the neighbors are so amazing and friendly.  Thank you both SO much for all of your hard work over the past few months: selling our house so fast and getting us our dream house.  We couldn’t have imagined a better scenario. You are so meticulous in your business and put in so many hours and it really pays off.  We always know we could reach you with every little question and we felt so confident that we were being taken care of.  We appreciate all your hard work and just wanted you to know how happy we are in our new home. Thanks again! We have worked with Emily Kellenberger several times over the past five years and we can honestly say she is one of the best realtors out there. She is completely on top of every detail, is always prompt with answering phone calls/emails/etc, and really goes to bat for her clients. We recommend her to everyone and can’t say enough positive things about her personally and her service.”

"I can't recommend this team enough! Emily, Katie, and Deirdre helped me to buy a townhome. What I liked most about my experience working with them was that I never felt pressured and instead I always felt supported. Their team is very professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Emily, Katie, and Deirdre are so friendly and pleasant to work with. They patiently explained things to me and helped me with every concern and decision throughout the process. They made the whole experience so enjoyable. Thank you!"

If you ever need a Real Estate pro in Santa Barbara, Emily Kellenberger is it. She’s proven, impeccable, and really cares about creating a win/win for all parties and will get the deal done. She’s good about giving referrals back, which is important to me. Give to the givers, right?

“After 50 plus years of being an artist, I am overwhelmed to continue to learn from associating with Emily. She has a great imagination, a master of details, and a willingness to work to the completion of the a project, regardless of what time and effort it takes. She is an absolute winner, in all ways.”

“Emily and her team went above and beyond to help us get our dream house. Emily is honest, enthusiastic, proactive and so easy to work with.  We went to look at many houses around SB county, and Emily and her team always made themselves available to be there with us, every step of the way. Once the escrow process begun on our house, Emily got married and left on her honeymoon. She made sure we had qualified contacts to help us through the process. While away, she even took phone calls and responded to emails, to ensure things were being handled efficiently. She is so professional and reliable, and does it all with a smile on her face,  you can tell she really loves what she does! We are so grateful to Emily and her team, for making our farfetched dream a reality.”

Thank you for making a difficult process easy.

This was my first experience buying a home with my husband, but my third time working with a realtor; for someone indecisive like me and moving from out of the area, Emily Kellenberger was the key to our success in purchasing not just a house but a forever home! We were moving from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in search of a more laid back lifestyle to raise our now eight (8) month old son; my husband attended UCSB, but I have never lived in Santa Barbara, so the town and home buying experience were both new to me. Emily and her team did a superior job accommodating us out-of-towners during the home search and purchasing experience. They diligently made lists and showed us multiple types of houses when I was pregnant, and then again when we just had the baby; we traveled down south with baby in tow and looked at places, which was no small feat. After several trips to SB to look at properties, we found the closest thing to a perfect house – with great value, tons of potential and also an awesome place to move into right away. We are so excited about our new home! Emily worked late hours assisting us with the paperwork and providing guidance along the way to help ensure that we were fully satisfied and knowledgeable about our purchase and the home buying process, as well as helping us obtain an awesome new asset AND home. She was also patient with us with our unique situation with the sale of our commercial property. Although we plan to stay in this home a long time, we look forward to working with (and remaining friends with) Emily and her team as well as Village Properties for our next real estate purchase!

“Emily, is a extremely bright and articulate, she has an incredible eye, with the ability to paint a picture and see things in a different light, she successfully translates this to her clients whether it be in the Real Estate arena or at one of her art exhibits she will capture you with her presence and engage you with her knowledge, it's a true pleasure to know her and to have worked with her.”

“If you are in search of a realtor in the Santa Barbara area, look no further than Emily Kellenberger! She is quite simply put, the best! Being out of town buyers, we needed someone who was attentive and responsive to our needs; someone who can basically be our eyes and ears to keep us informed. Emily not only met every criteria we were hoping for in a realtor, but exceeded all expectations. She is highly competent, knowledgeable, trustworthy, attentive, communicative, helpful, professional yet personable (the list can go on and on), and truly cares about what your needs and desires are. We also worked closely with Emily’s team throughout the process and they were as equally amazing! We never felt rushed to make any decisions we were uncomfortable with and when we were uncertain about the properties we were contemplating buying, they were patient and understanding. We can’t say enough about how much we loved working with Emily and her team."

"As a first time home buyer, I was so, so extremely grateful to have Emily on my side. My experience (due to the lender I chose!) was the complete opposite of smooth, and even with so many unforeseen obstacles and delays, Emily held steadfast through the entire multi-month process with grace, patience, kindness and humour! I truly believe that Emily was the reason we were able to hold through and remain in good faith with the seller on such an unplanned extended loan approval. She was always on top of it, kept others on track, and saw the deal through to the finish. She is an invaluable person to have on your team, her experience and knowledge of Santa Barbara real estate is unparalleled, and as a client you know without a doubt she has your back. Emily really cares about her clients and it shows. I didn’t just have an amazing realtor, I also made a friend for life!" 

Emily is amazing! From her vast experience and resources, to her organization and communication, to her personality and tact, she made what would have been an exhausting process truly easy.  I would highly recommend her to anyone even thinking about buying or selling a home.

Emily was our agent for buying our first home. She is incredibly detail-oriented, responsive, and has extensive knowledge of the local properties and home buying process. As two working professionals, she took a huge load off of our plate during the home negotiation and buying process. She is extremely friendly and fantastic to work with. If we move again, we will definitely recruit her help.

“Organized, trustworthy and versatile are few attributes that describe Emily. Given many challenges, Emily was quick to perform with an eagerness not just for success but to service her clients.  The opportunity to work with Emily again would be a privilege.”

“Emily and her team were a complete pleasure to work with! They kept us in the loop throughout the whole process and guided us every step of the way. They were more than willing to work with our busy schedules and showed up day or night to view properties with us! Emily and Michelle have both been so helpful even after the close of escrow. We couldn’t have asked for a better, more knowledgeable realtor!” 

“We read and heard how difficult and stressful it is to buy a home; especially your first home. That was not the case for us. Katie Mohun provided us a stress-free experience that landed us our first home in less time than we expected. This was our second move during COVID, and this time we decided not to be renters again. Our mission was to buy a house back in Santa Barbara. I was expecting the process to take at least six-months; especially since we were moving from Washington State back to California. This limited our ability to see homes in person. Katie was incredibly attentive, responsive, and flexible to our needs and provided us recommendations that aligned with our preferences. Katie was able to find us a place off-market that we settled on in less than 72-hours, and right on Valentine’s Day. My wife Alicia and I always remember those who change our lives. Katie did not just find us a home to live in…she provided us a future back in Santa Barbara for us to create life-long and lasting memories. And for that, we will always be grateful. Thank you Katie.”

“Emily Kellenberger is the best – no one in town will work harder for you or get you better results!  Emily is eminently capable – she handles big deals and small, commercial and residential - her wealth of experience in those varied settings makes her an incredible resource for any issue that comes up with your sale. We found her expertise to be particularly valuable as out-of-town buyers. We had no contacts in the area and any problem that came up, Emily not only had a person to handle it, but the best person. Financing? Emily’s got you covered. Zoning? Emily’s got you covered. Inspections? Emily’s got you covered. From handymen to architects, Emily has continued to be our go-to resource and we have been incredibly happy with all of the other professionals to which she has referred us. Another particularly valuable reason to work with Emily is that she knows everyone and every deal in town – she always had the back story, which helped us feel more confident in our decision-making."

‘The’ finalist in the Santa Barbara Independent Reader’s Poll for Best Real Estate Agent!

Emily was so amazing to work with!  She kept our entire family in the loop every step of the way.  She and her entire team acted quickly, fast responses and friendly, honest service.  A true professional and I am excited to recommend her to EVERYONE I know, whether you’re buying or selling Emily is THE realtor for you!

Emily Kellenberger was kind, honest, and respectable. Emily Kellenberger and her team responded quickly to my questions and needs, so I never had to worry about a thing. The whole time I worked with Emily Kellenberger I felt I was taken care of and in good hands.

Emily is ambitious and driven.  Her “love for life” shows in everything she does.  From her successful real estate career to creating beautiful works of art, I can personally say that Emily is a true inspiration with everyone she comes into contact with.  She is highly sought after in the community and she is an illustration of accomplishment.

Emily has assisted me with two sales in Santa Barbara, both of which were smooth and successful (most importantly).  She’s highly knowledgeable of the geographic region, key influential players in the community, and specific SB market and its trends. I will continue to use her services for all future transactions in the SB area. Her pleasant and positive attitude makes working with her seem more like communicating with a friend than a realtor, speaking from experience. Its no wonder she has been met with such success. I would highly recommend Emily to anyone interested in buying or selling property in the SB County!

Emily has gone above and beyond on this whole house purchasing experience!  She provided great guidance, from assessing the potential of the house to foreseeing the work that needed to be done to it, then calculating the ROI if we did the work.  She helped us contact professionals to come in and give us estimates and do reports.  She came up with great comps all across the price range and she sent us all the required documents in a timely manner. Emily is professional, courteous, patient and incredibly knowledgeable.  I will definitely be going to her again for any real estate needs I have in the future.

Emily raises the bar for realtor experiences.  She worked hard consistently to help us sell our home and I feel like she really earned her money.  We live out of state and felt minimally involved in the sales process, yet had complete confidence in Emily to competently take us through escrow and secure top dollar for our home.  She’s fantastic at what she does and is also a joy to deal with.

Emily is an absolute joy to work with. She is professional, proficient, intelligent, motivated, and one of the nicest people you can meet. Always devoted to her clients, Emily makes sure to meet and exceed expectations. Her real estate knowledge is top-notch and she has a genuine passion for her profession. She fights hard for her clients, but always with a beautiful smile, a great attitude, and with the utmost integrity. Emily is also an amazing artist and her creativity is evident beyond the canvas. She has my highest recommendation for any business venture she may undertake.

"We recently moved to Santa Barbara and we were lucky enough to be referred to Emily Kellenberger and her team. Working with her was such a great experience even in a very challenging market. She was so knowledgeable, supportive, and kind. She was always available to answer our questions with a strong understanding of the entire process so we went to her often. She was honest and professional, but still felt like a friend when needed. She also has good tactics to really get the house you want when it's time to make the offer. I would highly recommend her to a friend."

Emily has been my agent for both buying and selling a home. She really knows the local market and has a great feel for current prices. She is incredibly detail-oriented and makes sure that everything on the To Do list is checked off. She responds to phone calls, emails, and text messages quickly, and answers questions and provides additional information promptly. She is great to work with and if I move again I will definitely return to her.

Emily is an exceptional realtor who is well organized, responsive and passionate about helping her clients. She has a vast local network and keen sense of market. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

“Emily McBride is the best realtor in Santa Barbara, hands down!  She is extremely knowledgeable, has tons of resources for financing, closing, inspection, repair, gardening, etc., help with your purchase, has the experience you need, and is fun!  How many realtors can you say that about–that they make the process of buying a home fun?  None.  Get Emily and enjoy the most important purchase of your life.”

“Working with you for both the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new home has been a delight. Your ability to find us a home that fit our desires, walk us through the purchase of that home, and time the sale of the condo could not have been orchestrated better. We attribute our real estate success to your well laid out business and marketing plans as well as your knowledge of the Santa Barbara market. Throughout our time working together you demonstrated the aptitude, character, and tenacious spirit we were looking for in a real estate professional. Your upbeat and cheerful attitude combined with superb attention to detail made us very comfortable throughout the entire process. Most importantly we always felt we were the focus of your undivided attention and that you held our best interests at heart. These skills truly set you aside as a real estate professional and as a person. Emily, you were truly a fantastic realtor to work with. We wish you nothing success and happiness in business and in life.”

"After interviewing various realtors in the Santa Barbara area, it was clear that Emily was the right fit for our family. Her knowledge of the various communities combined with patience to advise our family’s relocation to the area made our recent transaction a joy. Both Emily and Katie are kind, professional and have a keen eye for details.

Thank you Emily and Katie for being good people and now great friends. Now on to the next house!"