Stan Tabler's clients share their experience in two places: 17 long-form stories on this page and 77 reviews at a 5.0 rating on his Zillow profile. Together they reflect decades of work across Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, Goleta, Carpinteria, Summerland, and the Santa Ynez Valley — from first-time buyers to high-end estate sales and remote buyers who needed a trusted local advisor.
Remote and out-of-area buyers
Matthew P. & Alicia C., Santa Barbara, California
For us, finding a home was the easy part, and it’s not much of an exaggeration to say that Stan took care of the rest. For Stan, the real work had just begun, (just as we were leaving town.) He made sure our financing and insurance were in order for closing. He tapped into his network of trusted contractors – a big help because we didn’t know anyone for these types of things – to schedule the painting, carpet installation, and minor repairs. He supervised all their work, made sure it was done right, and even sent us videos along the way. By the time we moved in, our home was in great shape. He did a great job for us and without any hesitation we’d be happy to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Santa Barbara area.
Velma C., Santa Barbara, California
As a person, Stan was a pleasure to work with. He was easy to talk to, a good listener, easy to contact, and always prompt at returning our calls or answering our questions. We always felt that we were in the loop even though we were three time zones away! Best of all, Stan is a realtor who makes it his job to help you meet your goals rather than his own.
Jim & Jennifer N., Goleta, California
Stan is an attentive and extremely skilled agent. He knows the Santa Barbara real estate market extremely well, and has an adept, organized and focused approach to handling all the details of the sale, closing, inspections, etc. I recommend anyone who needs to buy or sell property in the Santa Barbara area to Stan. We are from out of town, had very limited time and Stan absolutely took care of everything! Stan is also a really great person.
Trust and integrity
Julie H., Santa Barbara, California
I have never met a more efficient, competent, and customer-service-oriented agent than Stan and think you are extremely fortunate to have him at Coldwell Banker. His integrity is impeccable and I trust him implicitly.
Maria N., Goleta, California
Stan is exceptional!!! Not only does he know the real estate market and business, he is an agent you can TRUST. He will work for you, on your behalf caring only for what is in your best interest. I will never even consider working with another agent. Thank you Stan.
Francie & Marc P., and Miriam & Carson S., Santa Barbara, California
Stan was consistently supportive, consistently able to provide advice and direction, and yes, was the “eye of the storm” throughout this entire venture. We are most thankful that we had Stan to count on. He is a man of great integrity and competence. We have the utmost respect for him, and we feel fortunate that Stan Tabler became a part of our lives.
Market knowledge and negotiation
Terry M. & Martin S., Santa Barbara, California
We were so lucky to have Stan represent us in our transaction. His no pressure, calm, positive attitude and tremendous knowledge of the industry really helped us in buying an awesome house in Santa Barbara.
Paul W., Santa Barbara, California
As far as I can see, Stan is the top tier of this market. And this is coming from someone who, to be totally honest, does not like salesmen in general, and has some very strong feelings about certain real estate agents. In other words, I am no softie. That said, I am totally satisfied with Stan and can recommend him without reservation.
High-end and estate properties
Rich & Luci J., Montecito, California
Stan has been wonderful to work with in the purchase of our home in Santa Barbara. He was able to find the perfect home for us given our criteria. He is easy to work with and we have continued to use his services in finding homes for other family members in the area.
AC & JC, Hope Ranch, California
Stan is a great broker. He is extremely proactive in marketing properties. He is always very considerate of the clients needs and issues. I would recommend anyone that seriously wants to buy or sell high end property in the Santa Barbara area to use Stan Tabler. He’s also a nice guy.
David C., Montecito, California
Stan consistently went above and beyond the call of duty on our behalf to help ensure that our dream to own a home in Montecito was fulfilled. We are thoroughly convinced that no other broker could have produced a result even close to what Stan accomplished for us.
Repeat clients and long relationships
Jeffrey H., Santa Barbara, California
I’ve used Stan to buy two houses and sell one and he’s been fantastic for each transaction. He knows the market, he does what he says he’s going to, and I’ve always been confidant that he’s giving me excellent advice. I told him what I was looking for and he found exactly what I was looking for. Finally, Stan doesn’t stop helping as soon as the sale is made – he was instrumental in helping me find the right contractor and manage the improvements I needed on my house. And, perhaps the biggest endorsement I can give him – he was recommended to me by some friends and I’ve recommended him to others.
Toni & Gary S., Santa Barbara, California
….But this note is really to tell you how much we appreciate the work you have done in enabling Gary & I to realize our long-held dream of moving to another house in Santa Barbara. Your attention to detail, professionalism, level of service & unwavering good cheer are attributes we will always remember. You have been our Realtor and we would recommend you to others in a minute.
First-time buyers and smooth closings
Bruce & Cathy S., Santa Barbara, California
I believe Stan’s attention to the smallest detail sets him apart from many other agents. He assisted so much with the enormous amount of paperwork involved, that it really smoothed the entire process. I would not hesitate to recommend him to other potential clients.
Lynne & Paul M., Santa Barbara, California
Stan has done so much for us that we’ll never be able to thank him enough. We’re starting out in our new life together & in our first home. Stan went out of his way to get us into this home & we appreciate it immensely.
Greg B., Santa Barbara, California
I would like to take this opportunity to share with you my appreciation for Stan Tabler. Because this was my first purchase, there were several situations that were new to me. Stan understood my concerns. During the offering process, the Seller became particularly difficult with a couple of very insignificant issues that Stan was able to resolve without a loss to either party. I will recommend Stan to friends and associates who are interested in purchasing a home in Santa Barbara.
Al C., Santa Barbara, California
Stan Tabler has provided my wife and I such extraordinary good service that we thought it appropriate to write this letter of recommendation. Stan provided us with the highest level real estate service we have ever received. He made our house search enjoyable because he is such a nice guy.
Zillow Reviews
Stan maintains a 5.0 rating across 77 reviews on Zillow. Recent reviews highlight remote buying support, repeat-client relationships, and high-end sales across the South Coast.
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