Patrice Serrani Real Estate
A higher standard of representation
For more than 18 years, Patrice has built her real estate career on a foundation of satisfied
clients, lasting relationships, and successful results. Every transaction brings unique challenges
and opportunities, and clients value her expert guidance, market insight, and ability to navigate
even the most complex situations with confidence and ease. Her work ethic, integrity, and
expertise have earned her an impeccable reputation, with nearly 95% of her business coming
from repeat clients and referrals, a testament to the trust she has built over nearly two decades.
Before joining COMPASS, following nearly a decade with Berkshire Hathaway, Patrice spent
more than 10 years as a Senior Mortgage Consultant, developing the financial expertise that
allows her to guide clients confidently through every stage of a transaction. Earlier in her career,
she was a magazine editor at Condé Nast in New York City and Los Angeles, a fast paced
environment that sharpened her eye for presentation, marketing, and emerging trends.
Deeply rooted in the local community, Patrice serves as a Director of the Santa Barbara
Association of REALTORS® and as a Board Member of the Montecito Association, the Voice
of the Community.
Most importantly, Patrice has built her own home and family in the Montecito foothills with her
husband and two sons. Nearly 30 years of living here has given her an intimate understanding of
the neighborhoods, schools, community, and lifestyle that make Montecito and Santa Barbara
such extraordinary places to call home.
Her goal is simple: to provide an exceptional level of real estate representation throughout
Montecito and Santa Barbara, combining local knowledge, sound strategy, thoughtful marketing,
and uncompromising client service.
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Our clients say...
“Don't let Patrice's sweet demeanor and femininity fool you.... this woman is an uber savvy real estate professional and a "killer"! As she says... "we never take our foot off the gas until closing"! She never relents. She is EXACTLY who you want to sell your house!! She's all in and hands on from day one. After hiring Patrice to sell our home, we had a situation arise with a neighbor which delayed our ability to list for months! Patrice stayed with us through it all. She never lost focus. She advised us wisely through it all. She is also very talented with interior design and guided me with expertise and style about which pieces of furniture to store and which pieces to "stage" for the best showing result. Her photographs of our home were worthy of Architectural Digest. The house sold quickly. Patrice was present—actively marketing our home—at EVERY showing! She doesn't hand off open house responsibilities or showings to underlings... and she is well connected in the local real estate world and so has many valuable contacts to market to and network with. Once under contract, she was present at EVERY inspection! There was never a lock box at our home. She was great about handling multiple offers and discerning which ones were best for us very quickly. Throughout this process, I became very fond of Patrice. Easy to do. Her combination of extreme competence and kindness is rare. Patrice is the real deal! I would recommend her without reservation.” — Carolyn A.
“Patrice is a magician. We were on a timeline that was pressure-filled, to say the least: we got notice from our landlord on a Friday, reached out to Patrice on Saturday, toured a very special home on Monday, and were in escrow by Thursday. The magic of it all wasn’t just the speed—although Patrice made every effort to make us feel prioritized, even though we know this purchase was nowhere near the top of her range--it was her knowledge, deep expertise, incredible strategic vision, and, most importantly, her no-nonsense straightforwardness about what it would mean to purchase this specific home and why it was special. Her deeply rooted understanding of Santa Barbara and genuine care for this community shine through in every interaction, and we felt so well cared for, heard, and guided, even as we worked within a lot of constraints. I can’t say enough about how communicative Patrice was, and how open she was to any and all questions: she always encouraged us to reach out to her, to talk about what was on our minds, and to work through it together. She was truly a partner in all of this, not only setting up inspections but showing up fully for every single one, often coming early and staying late to debrief. I have no idea how she does this, because we felt like her only clients. And that part--the heart--is what you can’t teach, can’t replicate. She genuinely cares about helping people find their homes, create roots here, and make hard decisions with as much knowledge as possible. Her team is also top-notch. Her skill and expertise show through in every interaction, and so do her honesty, warmth, and authenticity. Patrice is an absolute gift and we feel SO lucky to have had the opportunity to work with her. She is the best! Thank you so much, Patrice and team, for helping us find our special spot and making something we didn’t think was possible happen for us.” — Hannah JB
“Patrice is an outstanding agent—truly, the best of the best! From our very first conversation, Patrice impressed us with her deep knowledge of the local market, her keen listening skills, and her unwavering professionalism. She took the time to truly understand our needs, preferences, and vision for our ideal home, and her attention to detail and organization made the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible. What sets Patrice apart is her genuine care for her clients’ best interests. She’s patient, responsive, and honest, but also a tenacious negotiator when it counts. We are so grateful for everything that Patrice did to help us find our new home in Santa Barbara. Patrice is simply the best!” — Susan W

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