Santa Barbara
Senior Real Estate Specialist®
As Santa Barbara’s Trusted Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®)
We focus on probate sales, downsizing, and relocation — providing trusted guidance for seniors, families, and trustees.
Our Services
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Senior Real Estate Specialist Santa Barbara (SRES)
SRES® guidance for seniors & families: clear timelines, vendor coordination, Prop 19 basics, and remote updates.
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Santa Barbara Trust & Probates
Trusted guidance for trust & probate real estate: clear timelines, required documents, court confirmation/overbids, and full vendor coordination from clean-out to closing.
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Estate Sales Coordination
We coordinate estate-sale vendors, inventory/staging, donation & hauling, and a smooth handoff to the home sale fast and respectful.
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Support for Out-Of-Area Loved Ones
SRES® remote coordination for out-of-area families: weekly video/photo updates, e-signing, secure key control, vendor scheduling, and smooth communication with attorneys/fiduciaries from prep to closing.
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Downsizing Santa Barbara
RES® downsizing support with a clear plan, trusted vendors (organizers, movers, donation/hauling), sell-then-buy timing, and Prop 19 basics.
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Santa Barbara Estate Clean Outs
Respectful, efficient estate clean-outs with donation receipts, hauling, secure document handling, deep cleaning, and light repairs—timed to the home sale.
Client Testimonial
“After my father passed away, I was overwhelmed by the thought of navigating the probate process and dealing with a home filled with over 40 years of belongings. From day one, Ursula stepped in with compassion, professionalism, and expertise. She took care of everything—from helping clear out the house, coordinating with trusted vendors, and respecting the sentimental items we wanted to preserve, to skillfully marketing the property and connecting us with buyers who understood our process and timeline.
What stood out most was her honesty, reliability, and genuine care. She didn’t just treat this as another transaction, she truly understood what our family was going through and made the entire experience so much easier. I can confidently say she is trustworthy, knowledgeable, and a joy to work with. I’m so grateful for her guidance during such a difficult time.”
-Bruce
Work With Me
I’m Ursula Santana, SRES®—a Santa Barbara local with over a decade of experience helping seniors and families with downsizing, trust & probate sales, relocation, and estate clean-outs across Santa Barbara County.
We’ll start with a friendly 15-minute call to understand your goals and timing. Then I’ll build a simple, step-by-step plan and line up trusted local partners—organizers, movers, donation/hauling, cleaners, painters, and handypeople—so you’re never carrying this alone. If loved ones live out of town, I provide weekly video/photo updates and e-signing to keep everyone in the loop. My promise: clear timelines, calm communication, and no pressure.
Local expertise: Santa Barbara • Montecito • Goleta • Santa Ynez Valley and Lompoc downsizing, trust & probate, Prop 19 basics (55+)
Hands-on coordination: clean-outs, light repairs, painter/handypeople, staging guidance
Remote-friendly: weekly video updates, e-signing, coordination with attorneys/fiduciaries
Frequently Asked Questions About Probate & Senior Real Estate in Santa Barbara
What does a Santa Barbara Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) do?
A Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) is trained to support older adults and their families with downsizing, probate property sales, trust home transactions, estate clean-outs, and relocation planning. My role is to provide clear real estate guidance, recommend trusted local service providers, and help make each step easier.
Do you handle probate and trust home sales in Santa Barbara?
Yes. I focus on probate and trust real estate sales throughout Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley and Lompoc. While I don’t provide legal advice, I coordinate closely with your chosen attorney or fiduciary to align the marketing and sale of the property with the requirements they outline.
Can you help if my family lives outside Santa Barbara?
Yes. Many of my clients manage sales from a distance. I offer remote communication, digital document signing, regular progress updates, and vendor coordination so your family stays informed without needing to be physically present at every step.
Do you assist with estate clean-outs and preparing a home for sale?
Yes. I connect clients with reliable local vendors for hauling, donation pick-ups, cleaning, and light repairs. These services are coordinated to help prepare the property for market quickly and efficiently, easing the burden on families.
Which areas do you serve?
I work across Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, the Santa Ynez Valley, and Lompoc, specializing in probate and trust property sales, senior moves, and estate support services.
Contact us.
Ursula Santana
ursula@centralcoastrealtor.org
(805)455-9025