With over 22 years of experience in the industry, Ruth Ann has repeatedly been a top producer in the South Santa Barbara County region. She has been training and mentoring Realtors for many years and is currently an Instructor of Real Estate at Santa Barbara City College. Whether working with buyers or sellers, her patience, understanding of real estate, strong negotiating skills and passion for t
he business ensure her clients always come out as winners! Top 100 Agents – 2012, Top 5% Agents – 2009, 2010. 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 in Santa Barbara Association of Realtors for number of transactions. Past Instructor: Real Estate Principles, Santa Barbara City College (2013-2018)
Past Branch Director of Training for Coldwell Banker – Santa Barbara. Training and Mentoring Realtors for over 20 years:
· Marketing Properties for Sale
· Holding Successful Open Houses
· Negotiating Contracts
· Understanding the Process of Home Sales
· Title & Escrow: Tips and Tricks for Successful Transactions
· Understanding Buyer Needs
· Working with 1031 Exchanges
· Solution Finding
Accredited A-REO Agent
Accredited SRS Agent
Ambassador to Santa Barbara: 2016- Present
Sponsor - Lobero Theatre
Member - Lobero Theatre Associates
Sponsor: Doctors Without Walls - Santa Barbara Street Medicine
Committee Member: American Cancer Society Riviera Ball 2016
Board Member: Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center– 2016- Present
Board Member: Workforce Investment Board – SB County 2010-Present
Sponsor/Organizer: Start Up Weekend Santa Barbara 2014 & 2013
Member: Coastal Housing Partnership 2012 – Present
Member: Development Committee: Sansum Diabetes Research Institute 2008-2011
Member: Girls Inc. Greater Santa Barbara: GirlFriends Club 2009-2012
Board Member: Nat’l Assoc of Women Business Owners – Santa Barbara 2009-2012
Walker: 40 Mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, 2010
Walker: Cancer Center of Santa Barbara Walk/Run, 2010