Your Santa Barbara
Real Estate Expert
I am Candy Hedrick, the #1 relocation real estate agent for Santa Barbara, Montecito, and the surrounding California Coast.
As a 30-year resident and a current board member for the Montecito Association, my mission is to give you a true insider's lens on the local market. My deep connection to this area is rooted in a profound love for our community and having had the privilege of raising my three daughters here. Experiencing the incredible local education system firsthand while they attended Montecito Union — and drawing on my own background as a former teacher at Cold Spring School and Hope School — I know exactly what makes our neighborhoods so special and what it takes to successfully plant roots in Santa Barbara and Montecito.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties | CA DRE# 01487614
Relocating to the coast comes with unique hurdles. I approach real estate with an educator's mindset, specializing in making complex transitions completely seamless for out-of-town buyers and locals alike. My expertise extends far beyond traditional buying and selling; with firsthand experience in home building, land acquisition, and the vacation rental market, I offer my clients a comprehensive, 360-degree perspective on coastal real estate.
Whether you need help navigating ADU regulations, securing fire resilience insurance, exploring creative financing, or finding the perfect investment property, I am here to guide you every step of the way.
To ensure my relocating clients have the absolute best opportunity, I proudly represent Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Because our brokerage is the local number one in productivity, I am able to provide you with premier access to highly coveted office exclusives before they ever reach the public.
I pair this unmatched network with a cutting-edge approach to selling: by leveraging AI-driven targeting, I maximize your property's visibility and guarantee it gets directly in front of the right eyes.
I believe that relocating to Santa Barbara and Montecito isn't just about the property; it is about integrating into the fabric of the community. When I am not negotiating for my clients, I am fully embracing our incredible coastal lifestyle. You can usually find me walking my German Shepherd around our beautiful neighborhoods, organizing local pickleball and mahjong games, or looking out for the arrival of the monarch butterflies every February.
Whether you are moving cross-country, upsizing, downsizing, or developing land, I am here to be your ultimate relocation guide to Santa Barbara and Montecito. Reach out to me directly to get started!
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