Real Estate Agent
Santa Barbara, California
About
With over $1 billion in closed sales across 23 years, Gary Goldberg is one of Santa Barbara's most trusted and accomplished real estate brokers. As the founder of Coastal Properties, Gary brings unmatched market expertise, legal acumen, and a client-first approach to every luxury real estate transaction in Santa Barbara and the surrounding coastal communities. Consistently ranked in the Top Ten among Santa Barbara Board of Realtors members for both sales volume and number of closings over 15 consecutive years, Goldberg has navigated every market cycle with precision — including closing over $120 million in sales during the peak years of 2005 and 2006. Gary's path to becoming a leading Santa Barbara real estate broker is anything but conventional. He launched Coastal Properties with a focus on vacation rental management — identifying an underserved niche in the Santa Barbara market — before strategically expanding into home sales, ultimately building Coastal Properties into one of the region's premier residential real estate firms. His background as a former practicing attorney further sets him apart, giving buyers and sellers access to sophisticated contract knowledge and legal literacy that most agents simply cannot offer. As the Santa Barbara real estate landscape has evolved, so has Gary's approach. He leverages targeted digital marketing and advanced online home search tools to maximize exposure for his listings, while continuing to offer select print advertising for clients who prefer it. Through every market shift, his standard of service has remained constant: responsive, diligent, and deeply personalized. Gary's commitment extends well beyond the closing table. He has volunteered extensively with the Santa Barbara Board of Realtors, currently serving on the Professional Standards and Grievance Committees. For two decades, Goldberg has taught Real Estate Law and Practice at Santa Barbara City College, shaping the next generation of real estate professionals. Gary Goldberg's reputation is built on repeat business, client referrals, and a long record of glowing testimonials — the clearest indicators of excellence in luxury real estate.
Contact
- Phone: 805.455.8910
- Email: gary@coastalrealty.com
- Website: https://garygoldberg.net