With over 18 years of experience in the industry, Ruth Ann has repeatedly been a top producer in the South Santa Barbara County region. She has been training and mentoring Realtors® for many years and is currently an Instructor of Real Estate at Santa Barbara City College. Prior to real estate, she spent 20 years in sales, marketing, and advertising. Whether working with buyers or sellers, her patience, understanding of real estate, strong negotiating skills, and passion for the business ensure her clients always come out as winners!
Top 5% Agents – 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 in Santa Barbara Association of Realtors® for number of transactions.
Instructor: Real Estate Principles, Santa Barbara City College (2013-present) Past Branch Director of Training for Coldwell Banker- Santa Barbara.
Trained Realtors® for over 18 years:
Marketing Properties for Sale
Holding Successful Open Houses
Negotiating Contracts
Understanding the Process of Home Sales
Title & Escrow: Tips and Tricks for Successful Transactions
Understanding Buyer Needs
Accredited A-REO Agent
Accredited SRS Agent
Committee Member: Santa Barbara MLS & Business Technology Committee 2018-present
Vice President of the Board of Directors: Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center 2016- 2018
Sponsor/ Chairperson: Reunion Mixer at Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center 2017
Sponsor/ Committee Member: Hike Walk & Roll for Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center 2017
Committee Member: Glow in the Park for Doctors Without Walls 2017
Committee Member: Taste of the Vine for Sansum Diabetes Research Institute 2016
Committee Member: American Cancer Society Riviera Ball 2016
Walker: Barbara Ireland Breast Cancer Walk 2016
Member: Development Committee: Sansum Diabetes Research Institute 2008-2011
Member: Girls Inc. Greater Santa Barbara: GirlFriends Club 2009-2012
Walker: 40 Mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 2010
Walker: Cancer Center of Santa Barbara Walk/Run 2010
Ambassador to Santa Barbara 2016- Present
Board Member: Workforce Investment Board – SB County 2010-2015
Sponsor/Organizer: Start-Up Weekend Santa Barbara 2013 & 2014
Board Member: Nat’l Assoc of Women Business Owners – Santa Barbara 2009-2012
We’ve been representing buyers and sellers in Santa Barbara County for over twenty years and we’re the top-producing independently owned real estate company in the area. Our devoted team of agents offers individualized attention, personalized service, and tailor-made marketing.
Locally owned and globally connected, Village Properties is Santa Barbara's leading independent real estate firm with over 180 dedicated & driven agents.
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