Two generations of real estate have come together to form Randy Solakian Estates Group, a dynamic collaborative dedicated to Montecito & Santa Barbara coastal living. Bolstered by a legacy founded by long-time industry veteran Randy Solakian, the team unites Deanna Solakian Williams with Jessica McLernon to offer over five decades of combined experience serving buyers and sellers throughout Montecito, Santa Barbara, Hope Ranch, and Carpinteria.
Jessica went above and beyond to make our move to Santa Barbara smooth and easy. First and foremost, being a SB native she is very knowledgeable about all the different neighborhoods and areas. She’s an eloquent, smart and receptive agent. Her professionalism shines and she really understood our needs by making the most out of every showing days we spent together. Jessica was always there when we needed...
Randy, just please know that I think you really are the best and I wanted to thank you from my perspective for your style and your competence.
Deanna was instrumental in helping us find and move into our dream home! She patiently showed us 10+ homes in an incredibly competitive market, with incredible insight into the local market. Ultimately she helped us to find the perfect fit and to beat out many other offers to secure the home. She had keen intuition as to what we should offer to be competitive, and eventually guided us skillfully through ...
Thank you so very much for taking care of our condo sale. Jessica did an incredible job of keeping us informed all the way through the process. I would not hesitate to use your office for any future real estate transactions and would highly recommend you to anyone in the market for an agent. Again, thank you to all of you.
Moving from the East Coast to the West Coast it was important for us to work with someone that was local to the area. As a life-long resident of the Santa Barbara community, Jessica is extremely knowledgeable, and she comfortably guided us through the real estate process while sharing the nuances of each neighborhood we visited. Her kind demeanor, attention to detail and prompt communication were qualiti...
I’m not quite sure where to begin, as I have so many positive things to say about Jessica. I have been appreciative of her warmth, attention to detail, knowledge of the area, efficiency, timely responses and communication- I truly could go on and on. She has been a pleasure to work with. Overall, she’s absolutely exceptional and I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking for an agent.
Faced with a divorce and an immediate need to downsize, I was at a complete loss until I met Jessica McLernon. Jessica came to me highly recommended by family and friends, and from the moment of our first meeting I felt a strength and a bond. Jessica is both a superb professional and a wonderful person. She is also skilled, knowledgeable, interactive, intuitive, available, superbly networked, tireless an...
Simply put Jessica is top notch on every front. My husband and I were new to both Santa Barbara and home buying. She took the time to genuinely get to know us, introduce us to the numerous different neighborhoods, and, ultimately, helped us to find our perfect home. She knows Santa Barbara and was able to guide us through all of the nuances that come along with the local regulations. She also has an exte...
Jessica recently helped us buy our home in Santa Barbara. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, communicative, attuned to what we were seeking, and committed to us as clients. We couldn’t be happier with her services and the outcome of our purchase. We wholeheartedly recommend Jessica and plan to enlist her services again in the future.
Deanna was amazing. We could not have been happier with the experience! She made the buying process smooth and worry free, walked us through every step and gave good recommendations on how much to offer and what to ask for. Highly recommend!
Jessica was outstanding in every way. Not only did she listen to our needs and concerns regarding the sale of our condo, but she expertly guided us through the pricing, marketing, and preparation of the property. It was a small property, but she treated us with the same respect, consideration, and attention to detail that she would the sellers of a $14 million property. Jessica was able to mobilize her e...
Dear Randy, I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for all your hard work and dedication in helping my wife and me find our dream home in Montecito. Your expertise, patience, and guidance throughout the entire process made the experience enjoyable and seamless. I truly appreciate your efforts, and we could not have asked for a better partner in the journey. Thanks again for everything. All t...
Jessica was superb in every step of the process. She was helpful in crafting our offer and negotiating with the seller's agent. Once we were in escrow Jessica was extremely helpful in providing contacts and scheduling inspections, remedial work, etc. She is extremely organized and responsible. I highly recommend her.
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