If seeing is believing, there can be no doubt that Suzanne Perkins is Santa Barbara’s preeminent real estate professional. Her record is unparalleled; her Top Agent awards and accolades unmatched.
Representing some of the globe's most distinguished clientele, Suzanne's phenomenal success in the Santa Barbara market has reached historical proportions. Suzanne Perkins is the #1 Real Estate Agent in Santa Barbara County for 2007 in addition to being the top agent in Santa Barbara County for the entire Multiple Listing Service. In January 2007, Suzanne represented the sellers in the largest non-commercial transaction in California history, consisting of the El Cojo and Jalama Ranches, which were listed at a combined $155 million. In February 2007, she represented both Seller and Buyer in the highest value residential oceanfront transaction in Santa Barbara history. In 2006, Suzanne represented the seller of the most expensive residential beachfront property in Santa Barbara to that date. Suzanne is recognized by the Wall Street Journal has being one of the Top 50 Real Estate Agents in the United States for the year of 2006, as number 40, she was also identified by the WSJ for 2006 has being the top Sotheby's International Realty Agent in California as well as the 7th top Real Estate Agent with Sotheby's International Realty in the United States.
Suzanne originally moved to California, to attend college, from Germany where she attended High School. After four years at Cal. State, Suzanne was hired by Pan American World Airways, an opportunity Suzanne just could not pass up. Based in Seattle and then Los Angles she was quickly promoted to In-Flight Purser and later as In-Flight Service Director when the 747 were introduced in the early 1970’s. During the early years of the Vietnam War, Suzanne volunteered for special assignment with the Department of Defense to be part of the specially selected crews chosen to fly monthly R&R flights in and out of Saigon, DeNang and Camron Bay. Which included being apart of the Saigon Evacuation Flights when Vietnam fell.
For those of you who remember Pan American World Airways in it’s glory years, will understand how working for an organization such as Pan American World Airways, who’s reputation for exemplary service, world wide, was unparalleled, will understand how this honed the talent that would become the hallmark of her success—Service.
Her world travels led her to settle in what she discovered to be one of the most beautiful settings of all—Santa Barbara. Inspired by the breathtaking features of the Santa Barbara area, Suzanne quickly began to establish herself in the world of Santa Barbara real estate developing a market depth that extends from luxury homes and beachfront estates to sprawling ranches. She also began a long career of community service. Since 1992, Suzanne has served as a commissioner of the Santa Barbara County Parks Commission and is also a past president of the Montecito Trail Foundation. These opportunities have enriched her comprehensive knowledge of real estate and land use issues.
Her integrity, her work ethic, and her amazing heart of gold compel Suzanne to deliver a level of service to her clients that is unequaled in today’s real estate market. Suzanne utilizes a cutting edge marketing team and state-of-the-art technology to ensure that her client’s properties get the exposure they deserve. She has pricing, positioning and advertising down to a science. When representing buyers, she commits to a full understanding of the details and complexities so that her clients have what they need to make intelligent decisions. Suzanne Perkins is uniquely qualified to put together world-class deals because she delivers world-class service.
Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, home state of the Kentucky Derby, Suzanne is no stranger to a championship mind set. An accomplished equestrian, Suzanne is a respected international judge as well as a breeder of champion show horses. Her passion and expertise for all things equine make her well qualified to represent the impressive ranches and equestrian properties that line her resume.
As a testament to her dedication, humble attitude and warm personality, no one is more praiseworthy of Suzanne and her remarkable success than her clients:
"Although Suzanne is clearly in demand, we always felt as if we were her number one priority."-N. Deville, health book writer, Death by SupermarketDr. J. A. Davis, Harvard Business School professor
"Suzanne is the most superb in her field, extraordinarily knowledgeable of the market and the area."-W. Kimsey, Former C.E.O. Ernst & Young Global, Ltd.
"Suzanne has closed over 35 transactions for me. I am proud to see the success that Suzanne has achieved and know first had that there is no one more deserving."-S. Berman, Architect and Developer
"Suzanne Perkins is, without reservation, the most capable and competent real estate broker I have ever worked with. She truly lives the transaction and considers all aspects of the properties she represents."-C. Kimbell, Attorney, Kimbell & Allen, LLP
Of her own Blue Ribbon career, Suzanne insists, "Everyday, I am just doing what I love and enjoy. The fact that I get to represent some of the most incredible properties and people in the world, in the spectacular surroundings of Santa Barbara, Montecito and the Santa Ynez Valley is a blessing with an exceptional bonus."
Suzanne was appointed in 2007 by 1st District County Supervisor, Salud Carbajal, to the "Summerland Community Planning Advisory Committee", which holds public hearings every month regarding the updating of the Summerland Community Plan and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the development of design guidelines for the community plan.
In February of 2008, Suzanne was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Santa Barbara Fair and Exposition Board of Directors which oversees the 19th Agricultural Association.
Appointed in 2006 as a member of the "Front Country Trails Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force” representing the County of Santa Barbara. Appointed members of this Task Force are National Forest Service, County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara. The Task Force has been conducting monthly public hearings for over a year long with monthly televised public hearings dealing with Front Country Trail issues pertaining to multiple use.
Since 1992, Suzanne has served as a commissioner of the Santa Barbara County Parks Commission and is also a past president of the Montecito Trail Foundation. These opportunities have enriched her comprehensive knowledge of real estate and land use issues.
