Testimonials

I recently bought a home in Santa Barbara, CA to be closer to our children and grandchildren. For several years I had been looking from my home in Maryland and had very narrow requirements in terms of location and price. I met Kevin several years ago at an elementary school function and told him of my needs. He listened carefully and kept me posted on all houses coming on the market. On more than one visit to Santa Barbara, Kevin patiently showed my wife and me numerous houses. They were always within the scope of possibility; he never wasted our time. When the opportunity arose, I was able to go from offer to closing with only one brief trip to Santa Barbara to attend the inspection and meet personally with the lender. This was made possible by the professionalism, knowledge, attention, and responsiveness of Kevin Hall. Last October Kevin called about a new listing to see if we were int…

I recently bought a home in Santa Barbara, CA to be closer to our children and grandchildren. For several years I had been looking from my home in Maryland and had very narrow requirements in terms of location and price. I met Kevin several years ago at an elementary school function and told him of my needs. He listened carefully and kept me posted on all houses coming on the market. On more than one visit to Santa Barbara, Kevin patiently showed my wife and me numerous houses. They were always within the scope of possibility; he never wasted our time. When the opportunity arose, I was able to go from offer to closing with only one brief trip to Santa Barbara to attend the inspection and meet personally with the lender. This was made possible by the professionalism, knowledge, attention, and responsiveness of Kevin Hall. Last October Kevin called about a new listing to see if we were interested. I asked him to describe it and send some pictures. He went in and around and e-mailed me over fifty photos. I knew the property was highly desirable so I made an offer immediately and it was accepted. Next, he put me in touch with several local and national lenders. The financing process was very difficult since I needed to obtain a loan before selling my current home and the lenders were very skittish because of the economic and regulatory climate. Several early attempts at qualifying didn’t pan out but Kevin referred me to a broker who was able to get me a loan at very favorable terms. Throughout the process, Kevin was very professional. When problems arose he was highly adept at explaining the issue, analyzing the situation, recommending alternatives, and dealing effectively with the seller’s agent. He had a deep understanding of the regulatory requirements and the documentation required to complete the sale. He managed the paperwork and the numerous endorsements and changes seamlessly via e-mail and fax until the final contract package was handed over to the lender and escrow company. The package was error-free and the loan and settlement went through without a hitch. From my long-distance vantage point, the entire process was potentially very stressful. Kevin stayed calm and collected throughout and the stress was reduced considerably. I would highly recommend Kevin to any prospective buyer or seller. He knows the business; he lives in the community and has the experience and personality to serve his clients, meeting their needs in a timely and professional manner.

We came back to the Hall Team three times. About eight years ago, we helped our daughter and son-in-law buy their first home. It was a short-sale situation, and the Hall team was there to make it happen. Kevin is an extraordinary guy: patient, persistent, professional, and highly experienced. Short sales can be complicated and drawn out, but Kevin came through in a timely fashion and helped push it through. A couple of years later, while we lived on the East Coast preparing to eventually retire here in Goleta to be near our daughter and her husband, we scouted with Kevin to find a suitable property to purchase and rent out until our retirement. Again, the Hall Team came through with flying colors. We bought the perfect place to meet our specifications in the "pink condos" near Marketplace. Voila. And just recently, now that we live in our lovely " pink condo", we decided to purchase an i…

We came back to the Hall Team three times. About eight years ago, we helped our daughter and son-in-law buy their first home. It was a short-sale situation, and the Hall team was there to make it happen. Kevin is an extraordinary guy: patient, persistent, professional, and highly experienced. Short sales can be complicated and drawn out, but Kevin came through in a timely fashion and helped push it through. A couple of years later, while we lived on the East Coast preparing to eventually retire here in Goleta to be near our daughter and her husband, we scouted with Kevin to find a suitable property to purchase and rent out until our retirement. Again, the Hall Team came through with flying colors. We bought the perfect place to meet our specifications in the "pink condos" near Marketplace. Voila. And just recently, now that we live in our lovely " pink condo", we decided to purchase an income property. As before, Kevin and the team came through, patiently and expertly helping us sift and sort through opportunities. Their advice was decisive and instrumental in assisting us in not only finding the right property but also as to how to navigate and negotiate to arrive at the right, fair price and conditions of sale. Without any reservation, we heartily recommend Kevin and Lesley Hall as the "Go To"people when you are in the market to buy or sell a property. We did it three times!

As our kids have grown, my wife and I decided it was time to leave the house we had little kids in, and look for a quieter neighborhood with a little more property. We were quite fortunate to have Kevin Hall (and his wife, Leslie) help us in the complicated process of buying/selling simultaneously. Our situation was quite complex, involving contingencies, deadlines, rent backs, etc., in a very competitive real estate market. We have sold a house before, but never in such a high-pressure market. We interviewed Kevin initially and could tell immediately that he has a very good "big picture" of the local market, an understanding of the large variation in neighborhoods, and a good idea of current home values. He is witty, personable, and pleasant to talk with (important as an agent). Perhaps his biggest strength, to me, is his superior understanding of the "business" side of negotiations, co…

As our kids have grown, my wife and I decided it was time to leave the house we had little kids in, and look for a quieter neighborhood with a little more property. We were quite fortunate to have Kevin Hall (and his wife, Leslie) help us in the complicated process of buying/selling simultaneously. Our situation was quite complex, involving contingencies, deadlines, rent backs, etc., in a very competitive real estate market. We have sold a house before, but never in such a high-pressure market. We interviewed Kevin initially and could tell immediately that he has a very good "big picture" of the local market, an understanding of the large variation in neighborhoods, and a good idea of current home values. He is witty, personable, and pleasant to talk with (important as an agent). Perhaps his biggest strength, to me, is his superior understanding of the "business" side of negotiations, contracts, etc. He was always able to give us very clear answers, and his suggestions were based on facts. He allowed us to make our own decisions but offered his guidance with reasoning behind his ideas. We always felt we were making our decisions with the best current information possible. We have already recommended Kevin and Leslie to other friends and business associates. I cannot recommend Mr. Hall highly enough for your local real estate needs.