Testimonials

"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 eas..."

"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 had to rely on Patty quite a lot to assist us with coordinating inspections and walk throughs. Drew and I have an extensive residential and commercial real estate background, and we can say unconditionally that Patty Murphy is one of the best realtors we’ve worked with."

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— Buyer

"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 k..."

"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 impressed me most was their dedication and attention to detail. Chris expertly handled all the negotiations, ensuring I got the best possible price and terms. Selling a business can be stressful, but his professionalism and expertise made the entire experience smooth and manageable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. He is truly a top-notch real estate professional!"

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— Bob B.

"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 opt..."

"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 property. Both were quick to respond to text, email, and phone contacts and attended all meetings in person providing valuable input. During and post-close they have and are providing guidance and introductory referrals to quite a few service providers. As long-time area residents these contacts along with other general information they have and will continue to provide is really helpful in acquainting us to a new area. And they were fun to work with. Highly recommend either or both of them to represent you in any real estate search."

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— Bob P.

"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..."

"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."

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— Michael M.