Meet Lisa McCollum
“Santa Barbara is a dream location. Every property has a story. Each neighborhood its own unique vibe. There is a richness of character and history at every corner. And an abundance of natural beauty which never gets old. I have been lucky to call this place home for over twenty-eight years.”
Cell: 805.886.6746 lisa@homesinsantabarbara.com
Lisa McCollum is a top-producing Santa Barbara Realtor® and Partner with Calcagno & Hamilton at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, the #1 real estate team in the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service (MLS). She specializes in helping buyers, sellers, luxury homeowners, and relocating families navigate the Santa Barbara real estate market with confidence.
With a journalism degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, Lisa combines strategic marketing expertise with strong communication and negotiation skills. Her background gives her a unique advantage when positioning homes for sale, developing effective marketing strategies, and helping clients make informed real estate decisions.
Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Lisa relocated to California more than 20 years ago and understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities that come with moving to a new community. Before becoming a Realtor®, she founded and operated an executive relocation company, helping professionals and families successfully transition to Santa Barbara. That experience continues to shape her approach to real estate today.
Lisa works with a wide range of clients, including first-time home buyers, move-up buyers, luxury home sellers, investors, and individuals relocating to Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, Goleta, Carpinteria, and surrounding communities. She is known for taking the time to understand each client’s goals and creating a personalized strategy to help them achieve them.
Whether representing a coastal luxury estate, a family home, or a condominium, Lisa brings the same commitment to service, attention to detail, and focus on results. Her clients value her local market knowledge, strong professional network, strategic marketing approach, and ability to make the buying and selling process feel seamless.
Many of Lisa’s clients become lifelong friends and trusted referral partners. Her business is built on relationships, repeat clients, and a reputation for providing exceptional service throughout every stage of the real estate journey.
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