Cheers in celebration of an incredible group of people! The two dynamic listing agents, Suzanne Perkins of Compass and Mike Brady, of the Brady Group with Sotheby’s International Realty, along with their steadfast colleagues, the dedicated Odell family, and their long-time ranch manager, made for a tenacious team that persevered through complex challenges that resulted […]

    Congratulations to our Sellers and the new Buyers of the beautiful Rancho San Marcos! Located just minutes from Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley wine country, the former Rancho San Marcos Golf Course is a rare versatile site ready for creative reimagining. A very special thank you to these amazing people that helped make this […]

  The Perkins Group is honored to be included on the 2021 WSJ REAL Trends + Tom Ferry ‘America’s Best’ list for Small Team by Volume! Thank you to all of our amazing clients for helping us rank #44 in California!

  MONTECITO, CA — COMPASS Montecito’s SUZANNE PERKINS had an extraordinary sale that was amongst the Nation’s TOP 10 most expensive sales of 2020! 80% of the TOP 10 sales were in ‘high tax states’, California and New York. (Wall Street Journal) The historic Rancho San Carlos is the ultimate family compound or executive retreat […]

  We are pleased to announce that 860 Ashley Road was Featured on Fox Business News & Yahoo Finance! 8/22/20 – Here’s what you can get for $5 million in Montecito, California by James Leggate | Fox Business 8/22/20 – Yahoo Finance by James Leggate | Fox Business Perkins Group | 860 Ashley Rd | Montecito, CA […]

  June 23, 2020 — Montecito, CA – Suzanne is humbled and proud to share that she has been named to this year’s Wall Street Journal Real Trends The Thousand list alongside her Compass colleagues and industry leaders from coast-to-coast! Suzanne is ranked #47 Individual Agents in the nation for her sales in 2019, which total $129,777,000. Suzanne is also ranked #8 […]

  Congratulations to our Marketing Director, Michelle Heckman, for winning three design awards in 2019’s American Advertising Federation’s California Coastal Competition! This is the fourth year in a row that she won an award for advertising on behalf of Suzanne Perkins and The Perkins Group. The American Advertising Awards, home of the ADDY® Award, is […]

  STRONGER TOGETHER – Meet The Perkins Group Real Estate PerkinsGroupRE.com Montecito, CA, April 27, 2020 — The Perkins Group, a multi-generational team of preeminent Compass Real Estate professionals, is pleased to announce today their recent decision to unite together as a real estate partnership between Suzanne Perkins, the group founder, Ron Brand, Arthur Kalayjian, Kyle Forsyth, and […]

4305MARINADRIVE.COM Santa Barbara, California — Just Listed! Where the mountains meet the sea is this world-class Hope Ranch masterpiece. A magnificent 3.7-acre bluff-top estate with 204′ of ocean frontage and private beach access is the awe-inspiring setting for this striking contemporary compound overflowing with visual and sensory appeal at every turn. Designed by the Warner Group […]

  JUST SOLD! This magnificent ocean view Montecito home just closed on Friday, April 19 after only 9 days on the market. Congratulations to our sellers and the new buyers! The home was newly constructed when it was purchased in 2016. The buyers paid $16 million with multiple offers, and then began a three-year remodel […]

  The Montecito Trails Foundation March 2019 Newsletter brought welcome news to our community. The foundation is pleased with the incredible regrowth that the heavy rains have brought to the Thomas Fire burn and debris flow areas. They have begun brushing the community trails and will soon address the extreme creek crossings in some areas […]

  SANTA BARBARA, Calif., January 23, 2019 —  Suzanne Perkins and Ivor Miskulin of Compass just sold this stunning Montecito contemporary estate with quintessential indoor/outdoor living, panoramic ocean views, approx. 8.24-acres, 5 bedrooms, 2 offices, guest house, a cabana/gym and infinity pool. Congratulations to our wonderful Sellers & Buyers! The property boasts breathtaking views of ocean […]

JUST SOLD! Congratulations to my buyer and to the sellers of this elegant Montecito home, inspired by the beautiful Mediterranean architectural elements found in Santa Barbara and Provence! Thank you Nancy Kogevinas and team for another smooth transaction! Please feel free to call me to find out how I can successfully market and sell your home […]

In September 2017, while still partnered with Sotheby’s International Realty, Suzanne was thrilled with the opportunity to personally pledge one new home for the Sotheby’s brand’s charitable partner, New Story Charity, who also attended the Sotheby’s Global Networking event in Las Vegas. Recently her pledge became a reality when a thankful family visited their newly constructed home in […]

JUST LISTED! Live a peaceful, totally functional modern lifestyle in this stunning, one-of-a-kind contemporary ranch-style home that has undergone a complete, 360º renovation by the renowned custom home builder to the stars, Lance D. Lentz, of LDL General Contractors and Pacific View Developers, Inc. Suzanne Perkins (DRE#01106512) and Ron Brand (DRE#01466064) of Compass just listed […]

  A staggering $1.5 Million price reduction on this rare find in the heart of Montecito’s Golden Quadrangle and located on one of the most coveted streets in Montecito and right next door to the world famous San Ysidro Ranch. This approximately 3-acre property presents the perfect opportunity to build the home of your dreams. […]

This dream home is ready to sell with a dramatic $400,000 price reduction! This artistic home is newly offered at $6,575,000 and is waiting for your offer today! This unique contemporary architectural masterpiece combines strength and elegance from a world-class location in the Pepper Hill area of Montecito, with mountain views and second-floor ocean views. […]

NEW YORK and SANTA BARBARA, Calif., October 29, 2018 — Suzanne Perkins joined several of her long-time friends and fellow new Compass real estate agents at Compass headquarters in New York last weekend where they met with Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, and several other top executives for a whirlwind tour. They had the opportunity to learn first-hand about Compass’ exciting […]

    My stunning Santa Barbara Shubin + Donaldson listing was recently featured on Curbed.com. Enjoy the article below! Curbed LA – Indoor-outdoor modern house with lap pool asks $2.45M – By Jenny Xle | June 26, 2018    

Dear Suzanne, Each year, The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends unveil “The Thousand,” their highly anticipated list honoring the nation’s top-performing real estate agents. A clear indication of industry leadership, this prestigious accomplishment can only be attained through an impressive combination of talent, hard work and total commitment to serving your clients. On behalf […]

  SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 22, 2018 — Suzanne Perkins of Sotheby’s International Realty, is pleased to announce that Emmy-nominated actor, New York Times best-selling author and producer Rob Lowe and his wife, jewelry designer Sheryl Lowe, have listed their sweeping American-style estate in Montecito, Calif. for sale for $47 million. According to Perkins, “Rob […]

June 4, 2018 – Mansion Global published, Hillside Contemporary in Montecito with a Dale Chihuly Chandelier, written by Bill Cary. We are thrilled to announce that our stunning Montecito, California Contemporary was featured today in Mansion Global.  This unique contemporary architectural masterpiece combines strength and elegance from a world-class location in the Pepper Hill area of Montecito, […]

  Suzanne Perkins is pleased to announce her most recent sale located at 4653 Via Roblada in Santa Barbara, California. Congratulations to her Sellers and the new Buyers of this one-of-a-kind Hope Ranch bluff top listing! Sited high on an oceanfront bluff on Via Roblada is a magnificent estate property of approximately 13 acres, with […]

  MONTECITO, CA (March 23, 2018) – All the checks from Ellen’s DeGeneres’s GoFundMe Montecito Disaster Relief Fund were distributed this week to local non-profit organizations involved with Montecito and Santa Barbara disaster relief efforts in the wake of the Thomas Fire, the largest wildfire in California history, and the devastating 1/9 Montecito Debris Flow. Suzanne Perkins, of […]

  MONTECITO, CA (March 23, 2018) – The second check from Ellen’s DeGeneres’s GoFundMe Montecito Disaster Relief Fund for $33,145.00, was distributed to Scott Grieve, Chief Executive Officer Earl Warren Showgrounds, and Michael Medel, Board President of the 19th District Agricultural Association, both representing the Santa Barbara Showgrounds Foundation. Suzanne Perkins, of Sotheby’s International Realty, and Susan Jordan, Executive Director […]

    MONTECITO, CA (March 20, 2018) – The first check from Ellen’s DeGeneres’s GoFundMe Montecito Disaster Relief Fund for $20,000.00, was distributed to Abe Powell, the Co-Founder of the Montecito Bucket Brigade. Powell, who is also on the board of directors on the Montecito Fire Protection District, was beyond thrilled and said, “We are […]

Santa Barbara, CA – Suzanne Perkins’ Marketing Director, Michelle Heckman, and Photographer, Jim Bartsch were honored at Sunday’s American Advertising Federation Awards Gala held at Opal Restaurant in Santa Barbara. The team took home the Bronze Award for Magazine Advertising for the second consecutive year. The winning ad design was featured in The Real Deal Magazine, […]