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Meet Patty

Patty Murphy’s real estate expertise spans 40 years of specializing in country estates, ranches, and vineyards. She is distinguished as the first real estate agent in the Santa Ynez Valley to close $100MM in one year. With a proven record of selling many of the most prestigious properties on the Central Coast of California including the sale of the 8,000-acre Kiani Preserve, Murphy-Goode wine business, and Zaca Lake Resort, Patty is proud of the distinguished clientele that she has the pleasure to represent.

Patricia Murphy | CA DRE# 00766586

TOP 25

in the Country a Few Years Ago

$70M

2023

$30M

2022

$60M

2021

$100M

2020

3 Decades

Specializing in country estates, ranches and vineyards

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Meet Chris

Chris’ 35-year real estate career has included the successful negotiation over 750 sale and lease transactions totaling over $850,000,000. His extensive and background also includes the development of multiple industrial, mixed-use, hospitality, office, business parks and multi-family residential with a total valuation exceeding $500,000,000.

Christopher Atkinson | CA DRE# 01067697

Over 850

Sale and Lease Transactions

$1.3B

In Total Brokerage and Development Consideration

Over 35

Years of Commercial and Residential Brokerage and Development Experience

Personal involvement in over 30 Investment and development acquisitions

Leadership Positions in Both Real Estate Brokerage and Development Corporations

Spearheaded the Approvals of Multiple Complex Land Use Development Projects

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

After vacationing in the Santa Ynez Valley for years, Drew and I thought we might consider renting for a while as we learn the neighborhood. The first house we went to see ended up being our dream home and changed our plans from renting to purchasing. Patty Murphy was the listing agent of the property and made the transaction as seamless and easy as possible. Living in Colorado during the transaction, we...

— Buyer

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

I recently had the pleasure of working with Chris Atkinson to sell my business, Windmill Nursery, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. From our initial consultation, Chris demonstrated a deep understanding of the market and a clear strategy for finding the right buyer. Chris and his team were incredibly organized, responsive, and always kept me informed throughout the entire process. What impresse...

— Bob B.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

My wife and I just closed on a Santa Ynez property in January 2025. Patty Murphy and Chris Atkinson of Sotheby’s represented us professionally in every respect and were great people besides. They did a great job familiarizing us with each of the areas in the valley and took time to drive us around in that process. They didn’t just “sell” the options they showed, but offered valuable opinions on each prop...

— Bob P.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Our company has used Patty to locate suitable vineyard and agricultural properties as well as personal residences. We could not be happier with her professionalism and focus. She is great at understanding the unique requirements that a large privately owned company has and builds strong relationships based on thoughtful consulting. We appreciate her work ethic and insights.

— Michael M.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

To Patty and Chris - Jill and I want to convey our sincere thanks for your great work on the purchase of 704/6 N. Refugio in Santa Ynez. You identified this unique opportunity — which met our challenging criteria - and then showed poise and determination during the tough negotiation. Throughout, we valued your candor and insight and intend to work with you again when the lot split is completed. Added bon...

— David M. & Jill S.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

We have bought a sold a few houses over the years but this transaction went smoothly from start to finish (with a few expected hiccups). Patty and Nina were always upfront and honest at all times. They listened to what we wanted or expected rather than infusing what they wanted. We all call, texted, and emailed we answered quickly with constant updates as to the status of Inspections, fumigation, County ...

— J. & L.

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