I had the privilege of working with Suzanne Perkins in her capacity as our real estate agent for a large and complicated residential property. Suzanne brings a wealth of experience to each of the properties that she represents and this depth of background gives her the ability to understand and evaluate complex and unusual structures for different transactions. She has the energy, creativity, and perseverance to deal with challenging local and national market conditions and easily manages difficult negotiations in a professional and straightforward way. She is responsive, has a positive attitude, and is always ready to roll up her sleeves to solve problems. Suzanne goes the extra mile in being willing to take the time to ensure that everything is being done to market the property in question. In addition, she brings with her the resources of Compass and a top-notch assistant in Kalai, so that the multitude of details behind a real estate transaction are handled promptly in an organized, professional manner.

In short, she has been a pleasure to deal with and an effective partner.

   — J. H. Jackson, General Manager, the Petan Company, formerly the owner of Rancho San Carlos, Sold in 2020 in Montecito


Thank you for your help and stewardship through escrow closing. We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you so much!

   — Summer R Lieu, Vice President, Farmers & Merchants Bank


We were fortunate to work with Suzanne Perkins. Our property was complicated, and she was helpful, honest, informed and worked tirelessly to get it sold. Although she has a wonderful assistant, she always returned our calls herself. She was personally involved in every aspect of the sale. Her professional experience was apparent as we worked our way through the details. The brochure she made and the online video were beautiful. The family who purchased our property were exactly the right buyers. We highly recommend Suzanne to represent homeowners, buyers or sellers. We look forward to working with her again.

   — Most Sincerely, Susan and Jeff Bridges


Suzanne Perkins sold our home in a very challenging market. She is a professional through and through with an unmatched track record and level of experience. Suzanne is there with you in the best of times and, more importantly, when the going gets tough. She remains optimistic and enthusiastic while also being realistic and pragmatic. She is confident in her approach and very resourceful while also being very willing to make adaptive changes as conditions evolve. She is extremely insightful when it comes to an understanding the psyche of both buyer and seller and always willing to explain and discuss her strategy. Suzanne is also always readily available and has a wonderful supporting staff. I am very grateful for her unwavering commitment to sell our home which she did with great style, honesty, and sincerity.

   — M. Kliot – Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Santa Barbara, CA.


Suzanne and her team are excellent. They understand the market and process for high-end sales and bring the combination of local roots and worldwide contacts.

   — B. Kirk – Sold land in 2017 in Santa Ynez, CA 93460.


Suzanne is a seasoned professional and internationally renowned. She has earned the respect of her peers for good reason. She is highly responsive and takes care of each of her clients personally.

— Zuser – Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Montecito, CA.


Suzanne is the consummate professional. She very successfully listed and sold our property on Picacho Lane in Montecito. Suzanne was actively involved in all aspects of the sale. She was readily available to answer any and all questions. Her marketing (print and internet) were very impressive and generated great interest in the property. Suzanne knows Santa Barbara better than any agent and has sold many of the most expensive properties. Suzanne is not only exceedingly bright and creative, but also has a delightful personality. Suzanne is a dedicated, high achiever. I could not recommend her more highly!

— M.Pomeroy – Sold a Single Family home in 2008 in Santa Barbara, CA.


Asking Suzanne to sell my house was the best decision I could have made. It is with good reason that she is one of the top realtors in the country. Her efficiency and enthusiasm are unsurpassed. No detail is too small not to be dealt with at the speed of light. Her knowledge of local services and people to use is amazing, and I still pick her brain if I need to find a service. Her advertising budget is immense, and finally, her judgment is sound. I remain friends with this charming and generous person still.

— A. Armour – Sold a Single Family home in 2015 in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA.


Suzanne is a thorough professional and no matter if you are selling a $40m property or a $5m property, she is always available. My experience was flawless start to finish, and it was thanks to Suzanne and her stellar team.

— L. Lucie Smith – Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Santa Barbara, CA.


Suzanne is an outstanding real estate professional. She has provided great service in many real estate transactions both on the buying and selling side. Suzanne is a tireless worker and totally on top of every detail. She does the work for both sides of the transaction to be sure the deal doesn’t get delayed and has a terrific record in closing real estate transaction. Suzanne is on top of the market and provides great advice to her clients. She is dependable, and you can always count on Suzanne to get the deal done. We have done numerous real estate transactions over a period of many years with Suzanne and highly recommend her.

— B. Kimsey – Sold a Single Family home in 2015 in Santa Barbara, CA.


Suzanne Perkins is a woman with great knowledge and wisdom of the real estate market. She sold our house during a very stressful time. She came through like a light in the darkness. Suzanne is driven and understands the needs of her clients on many levels. Some agents don’t care, but Suzanne does care. She would answer her phone and text at all hours of the day and night when we had questions or concerns. Suzanne’s staff is organized, kind, and always willing to go that extra mile. Thank you for all that you do.

— N. Kapp – Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Santa Barbara, CA.