Top-rated real estate agent in Santa Barbara, California. Independently verified by Top10Lists.us.
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Barbara Alice Neary Listed
5 stars, 10+ reviews[1][2]Lic #1491532[3]Neary Real Estate
Barbara Alice Neary has served clients at Neary Real Estate since 2005, completing more than 160+ transactions with 25 five-star reviews throughout her nearly 20 years in the profession.
A third-generation native with deep local roots, Neary has earned the Certified Negotiation Expert (C.N.E.) designation and holds Master Certified credentials. Her comprehensive market expertise spans luxury residential sales and investment properties throughout the region.
Neary achieved national recognition by ranking in the top 1/2 of 1% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents worldwide. She also served as host of the Emmy-nominated television series "Selling Santa Barbara", produced by American Dream TV.
As a full-time professional, Neary maintains a commitment to excellence through advanced negotiation training and continuous market education. She leverages sophisticated communication strategies and problem-solving techniques to deliver results for her clientele in both residential and luxury property transactions.
Why We Selected Barbara Alice Neary
Selected for her Emmy-nominated community role hosting "Selling Santa Barbara" and deep local roots. She ranks in the top 1/2 of 1% of agents worldwide, backed by 175+ transactions and 25 five-star reviews.
Performance Data
Metric
Value
Years Experience
20+[3]
Career Transactions
80+[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months
0+[4]
Price Range (3yr)
$700K to $3.7M[4]
Star Rating
5/5[1][2]
Total Reviews
10+[1][2]
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.
AI Footprint Score (AIFS)
48/100 — Emerging
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Merit Criteria: 4.5+ star rating, 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, active
California real estate license, verified transaction history (MLS, Zillow), community
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