Led by Andrea O'Loughlin, Searching is a boutique real estate agency serving Santa Barbara, Montecito and the Santa Ynez Valley. Our success is found by bringing the right buyers and sellers together to help clients achieve their real estate goals. Valuing integrity, hard work and exceptional client services above all else, we take a strategic, local approach to buying and selling in Santa Barbara. With a trusted team of local resources and experts, an aggressive hands-on marketing and advertising strategy, and a 'hit the pavement' market approach, Searching delivers the dream of accomplishing your goals unlike anyone else.
Founder of Searching
Luxury Real Estate and a proud California Coast native, Andrea O’Loughlin brings passion, creativity, and deep market expertise to every transaction. Her Santa Barbara real estate services are built on a commitment to innovative strategies, thoughtful problem-solving, and personalized care that consistently deliver the best results for buyers and sellers.
As a top-performing Santa Barbara realtor, Andrea meticulously prepares each listing to maximize home value, using professional staging, targeted marketing, and strong community connections to attract qualified buyers. For home seekers, she leverages her trusted relationships and local insight to uncover the best properties in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, and along the California Coast.
With a referral-driven business built on trust and results, Andrea treats every client’s purchase or sale as if it were her own. Whether you’re exploring the luxury housing market in Santa Barbara, selling a coastal estate, or finding the perfect neighborhood home, Andrea’s dedication ensures an exceptional real estate experience from start to finish.
Because, it's not just about where you live, but how you live that matters.
Andrea O'Loughlin | CA DRE# 02165956
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Transform your home's appeal and maximize your return without the financial stress.
When you partner with me we advance the cost of home improvements—anything from landscaping, painting, flooring, and more—so your property commands top dollar. You pay nothing upfront and settle the costs at closing.*
Our goal is to help you live your dream in Santa Barbara. Browse our properties or contact us to learn more about upcoming and off-market homes for sale.
3201 Campanil Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
6 BD | 7 BA
21 E Arrellaga Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
5 BD | 3 BA | 2,320 Sq.Ft.
1615 La Vista Del Oceano, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109
4 BD | 4 BA | 5,566 Sq.Ft.
2329 Foothill Lane, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
3 BD | 3 BA | 2,505 Sq.Ft.
1011 Camino Del Retiro, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110
4 BD | 3 BA | 3,032 Sq.Ft.
804 Moreno Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
4 BD | 4 BA | 3,178 Sq.Ft.
Closing over 100 luxury transactions and $500,000,000 in sales partnering with the most successful Agents in the Country, Searching Santa Barbara brings an unparalleled level of experience and local insight to luxury buyers and sellers.
When you work with us you are supported at every step.
With access to off market properties and exclusive listings, we get our Buyers to the front of the line with expert local insight. We know what it takes to beat out the competition; each property and circumstance is unique and we know how to build the right strategy to secure an Acceptance. Plus, Searching is just the beginning for Buyers. You need an Agent with tenured escrow experience to drive your transaction across the finish line. With trusted lenders, insurance brokers, inspectors and contractors, we know how to build a Buyer Team that will close with transparency and comfort.
A sophisticated global marketing program that reaches highly-qualified buyers locally, nationally and internationally sets us apart. And, by maintaining a substantial portfolio of those buyers, we often create a seamless transition between our buying and selling clients, while our negotiation skills ensure maximum return on our sellers respective investments. When partnering with 60% of the market share, Berkshire Hathaway delivers access to qualified Agents and Buyers ensuring the Offer that is brought to the table will be the one that closes.
A cornerstone of our business is providing forever client services. Whether you've just purchased your first home or have owned for 30+ years, our vetted list of trusted resources are available to you at any time. Need a new gardener or great handyman? Advice on prioritizing your remodel to maximize value? An experienced Architect or trusted Contractor?
Our services don't end with a transaction. We support you through homeownership—and when it's time to sell, we ensure your home showcases its absolute best.
Go to Listing Concierge for expert guidance on pre-listing improvements.
Whatever your needs may be, you can count on my expertise and the power of the Berkshire Hathaway network to help you maximize your home investment and achieve your goals of owning, selling, and living in Santa Barbara.
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