Emily Kellenberger & Associates
25 years of trusted Montecito & Santa Barbara experience. Bringing confidentiality, knowledge, and warmth to luxury real estate
Emily Kellenberger & Associates is a premier luxury real estate group affiliated with Village Properties, proudly serving Montecito, Santa Barbara, and the surrounding coastal communities. Led by Emily Kellenberger, who brings 25 years of distinguished experience to the local market, the team is defined by its deep community roots, unwavering integrity, and highly tailored approach to representing exceptional properties.
Working with a discerning clientele of both buyers and sellers, EK&A provides a boutique, client-centric experience backed by the expansive reach of the region’s top independent brokerage. The team leverages decades of nuanced market intelligence, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative network of local professionals to guide clients seamlessly through every stage of the real estate journey. Whether navigating a complex contract negotiation or preparing a legacy estate for the market, EK&A delivers strategic oversight and personalized, elevated service.
For sellers, EK&A crafts bespoke marketing campaigns designed to highlight the unique narrative and architectural significance of each property. Recognizing that presentation is paramount, the team offers expert guidance on property preparation, leveraging relationships with top-tier staging and design vendors to ensure every home makes a flawless market debut. By combining sophisticated digital and print media, strategic public relations, and a proprietary network cultivated over decades, EK&A consistently places properties in front of highly qualified local, national, and international buyers.
For buyers, EK&A serves as an invaluable and deeply connected local guide. With Emily’s quarter-century of experience in the Montecito and Santa Barbara markets, the team provides clients with exclusive access to both publicly listed homes and discreet, off-market opportunities. From the initial property search through intricate due diligence, inspections, and final negotiations, EK&A fiercely protects their clients’ interests, providing the insight necessary to make confident, informed real estate investments.
Built on a foundation of trust, relentless dedication, and a track record of proven results, EK&A has established a premier reputation in the Santa Barbara real estate landscape. The team remains committed to providing unparalleled local expertise, innovative marketing, and a discrete, highly personalized approach to luxury real estate.
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Our clients say...
“Emily and her team first helped me when I purchased my home in 2012. Her knowledge, integrity, and commitment to getting the best value for what I sought came through in each property she showed me. It was evident that she and her team took my considerations and concerns into account rather than just showing me properties that did not match. Twelve years later, I was in a position where I needed to sell my house as soon as possible. Again, Emily and her team quickly stepped in. They helped me understand what I needed to accomplish to put the property on the market and achieve the highest sales price. They helped formulate a game plan to help focus efforts on the areas that would achieve the most ROI. They recommended high-quality vendors who understand the situation's urgency. Allowing Emily and her team to price the home competitively with expert and proven marketing strategies. This resulted in multiple offers and a higher-than-expected final offer. They walked me through the escrow process with ease and helped me accomplish my goals. I have gotten to know Emily and her team over the years through the experience of purchasing and selling a property. Again, nobody in the area matches their knowledge, integrity, and commitment. I recommend Emily and her team to my friends, family, coworkers, or anybody within earshot.” — David Maples
“Emily is such an incredible real estate professional! Not only was she fantastic through the process of selling our house but she also worked with us way before we signed a listing agreement. Emily was able to give us amazing recommendations for prepping our home for sale and other key information. She did so many things for us behind the scenes that we barely had to lift a finger the entire process. She works with an amazing team of professionals and not only did our property get an offer the first day it was listed on the MLS but we were also able to close early. If you are looking for a seasoned pro who works hard and cares for her clients then Emily is the ONLY option. Thank you Emily!” — Anna Costa
“There were many potential hurdles in selling the house we inherited from our parents, who had worked on it so hard, and had enjoyed such a fine retirement there. As three siblings needing to work together to coordinate our decision-making, and with none of us living in Santa Barbara to keep close track of things, this made us especially reliant on the real estate professional we selected in Montecito. I'm happy to say that our trust in you was justified, and I am completely satisfied with the choices we made in selling it, including the timing of the sale, our listing of the property with you ladies, the preparation for the sale in terms of repairs and staging, and your work with us. Your advice was consistently timely, relevant, and flexible enough for the three of us to reach a speedy consensus on the various issues. So, many thanks for your excellent and very professional services!” — Rod Perry

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