Last year I was having many difficulties selling a rental property complex that I owned in Santa Barbara. It wasn't until I utilized the professional and personal services of... read more Ron Dickman that I was able to complete a very complex real estate situation. He has an in-depth knowledge of his field and territory, a very pleasing personality, is dedicated to his clientele and has many other professional contacts that can lend assistance if necessary.

  Ron is an incredible, professional agent. He far exceded any agent we have used in the past. He worked tirelessly for hours and hours on negotiations, the loan process and... read more closing. He was meticulous with details. He was at the house for all inspections. He provided us with potential clients for renovations and stayed for hours at the home during the interview process. Upon closing, he provided phone numbers for the transfer of all utilities. We are out of state clients and we had to place complete trust in Ron during this whole process.He kept us informed of every situation and advised us accordingly. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Such a positive experience. Thank you Ron! Judy and Stan Jumper

  Ron Dickman provided our family with exceptional service. The executor was in Alaska and the other heir in Missouri, yet Ron kept both fully informed and was always... read more available to explain procedures and to answer questions. From first contact he gave us candid advice as to pricing strategy, comparable neighborhood sales, surveys and inspections necessary for disclosure, and most importantly, he laid out all our options and the pros and cons associated with remodeling to increase the return. As an estate sale, there were steps that required local knowledge and Ron directed us to competent and reasonable persons to thoroughly clean the home, to dispose of unwanted items, and to hold a sale of personal property. He kept abreast of the progress of the estate as it related to the executor's authority. He frequently checked for mail and the condition of the property and let us know about any important documents received. He obtained legal documents necessary to close escrow. Ron Dickman was a paragon of patience in dealing with the inevitable tensions of an emotional event. There was a reverse mortgage to be satisfied; Ron Dickman cheerfully navigated that cumbersome process. We had complete and total confidence in Ron's advice, professionalism in all aspects of the sale, and management of offers and counter offers. In closing, he did exactly what he said he would do which was to find a buyer at a good price in a tight time frame.

  We have been very happy with Ron as our agent. Ron was our agent both when we bought a house in 2011 and when we sold the same house in... read more 2017. In both transactions, Ron was very responsive and easy to communicate with. Also, we greatly appreciated his thorough knowledge of the local market and his negotiation skills.