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Sun Coast Real Estate
3112 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
summer.k.knight@gmail.com
Summer Knight
WHO YOU WORK WITH MATTERS!
As a 4th generation local to Santa Barbara, Summer has built her real estate success on superior service, personal attention and great results. Her integrity and work ethic as a Realtor enable her to deliver a level of service to clients that is remarkable in today’s real estate market. She uses state-of-the-art technology to ensure that client’s properties get the exposure they deserve. She has real estate pricing, positioning and advertising down to a science.
Summer is privileged to work with Sun Coast Real Estate, a local boutique firm started by two top agents previously with Re/Max. With real estate offices in Ventura and San Diego counties as well, assistance is available throughout the South Coast.
Summer attended local schools before moving on to Santa Barbara City College and graduating from UC Santa Barbara with a BA in Business Economics. She also helped her husband open a successful local franchise, Budget Blinds of Santa Barbara, in 1997 before getting her real estate license in 2003.
In addition to her impressive real estate career, Summer is active in community affairs and charitable organizations. Summer currently serves on the Supervisory Committee for Santa Barbara County Federal Credit Union, is on the UCSB All Gaucho Reunion 2013 SB Locals Reception Committee, serves on the Executive Board as the Treasurer for Mountain View School PTA and volunteers time teaching others about the Bible.
Summer and her husband love raising their family in beautiful Santa Barbara! Whether it's hiking, going to the beach or biking with their kids, Santa Barbara has so much to offer her active family. Energetic and athletic, she also enjoys running, skiing, camping and traveling. Although she has been known to get lost in a good book poolside too!
"People see me as a strong, smart, caring and active woman," says Summer. "Which is what you want in a Realtor, but more importantly for me, sets an example for my daughters as they grow up."
Whether it’s challenging markets, special circumstances or your specific and unique needs, you can be assured Summer knows how to help you effectively achieve your real estate goals.
Sun Coast Real Estate
3112 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
summer.k.knight@gmail.com
IRS & California Franchise Tax Board Clarify Mortgage Debt on Short Sale
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Read More...2014 California Housing Market Forecast
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Read More...Why You Should Sell Your House Now
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