See what clients have said about working with Geoff.
Homebuyer
Geoff was exceptional—he was always available and truly cared about our experience. He went the extra mile, acting more like a family friend than just a realtor. Geoff seamlessly arranged everything for us, even providing invaluable advice and connections for matters unrelated to real estate (e.g. home constructions/renovations). He worked tirelessly to ensure we got exactly what we wanted. We feel incredibly lucky to have had Geoff help us find the right place in beautiful SB. Furthermore, all the trustworthy people he recommended for our home updates did and are doing great work. He is resourceful, caring, and his availability is unmatched—even now, as he continues to check in and follow up with updates and advice (like finding an electrician)—which was huge, especially since we were working remotely with him.
Homebuyer
5 STARS! Geoff was wonderful, and his unmatched availability and constant follow-up gave us complete peace of mind throughout the process, which was invaluable since we were handling everything remotely. Geoff is a true resource; the trustworthy people he recommended for our home updates did and are still doing great work, a testament to his professional network. He was a tireless advocate who fiercely protected our interests and worked diligently to secure exactly the property we wanted. Even after the closing, he continued to check in and provide advice—like helping us find a reliable contractor—demonstrating his commitment goes far beyond a typical transaction. Evelyn Yanez
It took me two years to find a house in Santa Barbara, and Geoff's unfailing patience and kindness was incredible. We looked at countless homes, electrical panels, inspection reports before I found "the one". Having been owner/ builder on a previous home, I was a tough customer...but Geoff made it seem completely OK for me to want to be sure. The celebration lunch we had was a delight, as he is such a fun guy and good company. I felt like I gained a friend as well as a new home!
My wife and I worked with Geoff Rue to purchase our first home and we are glad we chose him to be our agent. Geoff was very knowledgeable about the market and the area of interest as well as being honest, approachable, personable, and extremely patient. Geoff was readily available to answer any questions (of which we had many) at any given time of day or night. He listened to our requirements and made sure to send frequent updates on homes that met our criteria. On the weekends he was very organized in scheduling our viewings so we could make it to all the Open Houses we wanted to see as well as any private listings. As we were newbies to the home buying process we certainly required a lot of extra time and attention which Geoff was more than happy to provide. He answered all our questions and explained every form and part of the process clearly and thoroughly. We even had some minor hic…
My wife and I worked with Geoff Rue to purchase our first home and we are glad we chose him to be our agent. Geoff was very knowledgeable about the market and the area of interest as well as being honest, approachable, personable, and extremely patient. Geoff was readily available to answer any questions (of which we had many) at any given time of day or night. He listened to our requirements and made sure to send frequent updates on homes that met our criteria. On the weekends he was very organized in scheduling our viewings so we could make it to all the Open Houses we wanted to see as well as any private listings. As we were newbies to the home buying process we certainly required a lot of extra time and attention which Geoff was more than happy to provide. He answered all our questions and explained every form and part of the process clearly and thoroughly. We even had some minor hiccups after the closing of escrow and the transfer of home was complete, but thankfully Geoff remained in our corner ready to assist us in any way possible. Throughout the process, we felt like he really genuinely cared about us and had our best interests in mind at all times. We highly recommend Geoff to anyone interested in buying or selling a home. You will not be disappointed.
My wife, son, and I met Geoff Rue of Compass Real Estate in Santa Barbara at an open house in our neighborhood. Over the course of about a year, we built a relationship with Geoff. He was able to easily educate us on the home buying process and the nuances of buying a home in the Santa Barbara market. Geoff brings to the table a long career in the building products industry and real estate, so his expertise when looking at homes was extremely helpful. Once we found “the home”, Geoff worked tirelessly gathering the information we needed to help us make the best decisions. He was always professional, and kind and made himself available. We trusted his recommendations and approaches to many actions required during the purchase process, which occurred during COVID-19. We will continue the relationship we have made with Geoff and highly recommend his services.
Known for excellence, partnership, and personal service, Geoff has a knack for listening to his client’s needs and developing creative solutions to help achieve their goals.
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801 Chapala Street Santa Barbara CA 93101