About Kelly Knight

Kelly

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Meet Kelly

Broker Associate
Known for her exceptional communication skills, professionalism, unwavering integrity and esteemed background as a real estate and business attorney with a sharp eye for detail, Kelly brings clear-eyed confidence to her clients’ every real estate need. A veteran advisor with uncompromising discretion and concierge-level service, Kelly has built a strong client network based on referrals and recommendations from former colleagues, business associates, past clients, and friends.

Prior to obtaining her Broker’s license in 2005, Kelly spent 15-years working at one of Santa Barbara’s top law firms, consistently performing at the highest levels of excellence. “I am completely focused on assessing, understanding, and serving my clients’ needs,” says Kelly. “As with the practice of law, my real estate clients receive from me exceptional knowledge, skill, diligence, discipline, and preparation. I am able to dive into the nuances of complex contracts and understand and explain the ramifications of purchase or sale in a way that most agents cannot. I fully embrace my responsibilities as a fiduciary, and work tirelessly to protect my clients’ interests.”

A career in real estate has allowed Kelly to channel both her intellect and her creativity for the benefit of her clients. “I consider myself a life-long learner, and there is always something new to learn in real estate. I explore anything that engages my spirit and adds value to my clients, whether it’s an interest in architecture, historic preservation, design trends, Santa Barbara’s rich history, the latest economic forecast, or new technology,” says Kelly. “Creatively, I love advising my clients on high-impact, strategic design techniques to prepare a property to sell at the best possible price, drafting engaging property descriptions, working with photographers and videographers to ‘get the shot,’ and collaborating with my team to prepare marketing collateral that will best present to the world the property and the exceptional lifestyle it affords.”

When she’s not working for her clients, Kelly commits her expertise and financial resources to the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara and the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara, local non-profits where she serves as a governing board member. “My education and legal background have given me much throughout my life, personally and professionally,” says Kelly. “I feel duty-bound to give back to the community I love through organizations that support our local schools and work to help students achieve a college education. I’m also passionate about providing those most vulnerable in our community with equal access to justice.”

Originally from coastal Maine, Kelly attended Bucknell University where she earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. She moved to California in 1985 and attained her law degree with an emphasis on business, tax, and real estate. Now a 30-year resident of Santa Barbara, Kelly enjoys early morning hikes in the nearby foothills with her dogs and time on the ocean with her husband, Mike. She is also the proud parent of a Bowdoin College attendee.
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