Focused on real estate from day one, Ross Harris has developed his 15+ year career by keeping his clients' best interests at the heart of everything he does.

FOR BUYERS that means the education process of getting ready to buy through closing: Understanding the benefits of home ownership, how mortgages work, searching for and choosing a home, contract negotiations, and clear direction to closing, including an understanding of escrow, title and closing costs.

TIME TO SELL? For Sellers, it means a frank appraisal of the situation at hand, as well as the necessary coaching through the steps of deciding to sell: Financial considerations, list price recommendations, staging the home to maximize its features, marketing and networking with other brokers, considering an offer, what to do if your home isn’t selling, the contract negotiations and settlement statement review at the closing of your home.

After earning his bachelors of science in Ohio (Marketing/minor Mathematics), Ross relocated to the beautiful central coast to begin his real estate career in 1996. Since then, Ross has co managed a real estate office, mentored several new agents, and has been the recipient of dozens of productivity awards, including national recognition as performing in the top 4% of agents. Ross's favorite award however, was The "Firecracker" award — given to Ross by his peers in real estate as the agent other agents most want to do an escrow with. Knowing how important networking relationships are with other Realtors, Ross remarks that receiving this award was “one of the nicest professional compliments I have received to date.”

Even with his hectic schedule, Ross regularly finds time to spend with family and friends at a lake house he built in Ohio. "Keeping this kind of balance is key", Ross says, "So that I am ready and able to serve my real estate clientele when they need me most." Utilizing his extensive knowledge base, and leveraging the resources afforded him by Village Properties, Ross specializes in all areas of Santa Barbara, including Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, and Goleta. A specialist in the new home and condo field, Ross has represented many local area builders both in land use acquisition, and development/sales, as well as served in an advisory capacity concerning planning, zoning, and permitted uses. “With a straightforward goal of communication from start to finish, I look forward to the opportunity to be of service for all of your real estate needs.” –Ross Harris