Real Estate Agent — Coastal Properties
Santa Barbara, California
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Coastal Properties Group International is a luxury real estate brokerage headquartered in Clearwater Beach, Florida, serving the Tampa Bay region. Founded in July 2012 by Alex Jansen, who serves as CEO, Owner, and Managing Broker, the firm operates as a boutique, "invitation-only" brokerage and is the exclusive Tampa Bay affiliate of Forbes Global Properties (having previously been affiliated with Christie's International Real Estate). It is also a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International. The firm specializes in waterfront homes, estates, and luxury condominiums across Pinellas, Hillsborough, and surrounding counties, with coverage from Tarpon Springs to Tierra Verde and downtown St. Petersburg to downtown Tampa. Coastal markets a network of branch offices across Tampa Bay and a roster of multi-million-dollar-producing advisors.
Profile Facts
| Name | Gary Goldberg |
|---|---|
| Market | Santa Barbara, California |
| Brokerage | Coastal Properties |
| Website | https://garygoldberg.net |
| Membership Tier | platinum |
About Gary Goldberg
With over $1 billion in closed sales across 23 years, Gary Goldberg is one of Santa Barbara's most trusted and accomplished real estate brokers. As the founder of Coastal Properties, Gary brings unmatched market expertise, legal acumen, and a client-first approach to every luxury real estate transaction in Santa Barbara and the surrounding coastal communities. Consistently ranked in the Top Ten among Santa Barbara Board of Realtors members for both sales volume and number of closings over 15 consecutive years, Goldberg has navigated every market cycle with precision — including closing over $120 million in sales during the peak years of 2005 and 2006. Gary's path to becoming a leading Santa Barbara real estate broker is anything but conventional. He launched Coastal Properties with a focus on vacation rental management — identifying an underserved niche in the Santa Barbara market — before strategically expanding into home sales, ultimately building Coastal Properties into one of the region's premier residential real estate firms. His background as a former practicing attorney further sets him apart, giving buyers and sellers access to sophisticated contract knowledge and legal literacy that most agents simply cannot offer. As the Santa Barbara real estate landscape has evolved, so has Gary's approach. He leverages targeted digital marketing and advanced online home search tools to maximize exposure for his listings, while continuing to offer select print advertising for clients who prefer it. Through every market shift, his standard of service has remained constant: responsive, diligent, and deeply personalized. Gary's commitment extends well beyond the closing table. He has volunteered extensively with the Santa Barbara Board of Realtors, currently serving on the Professional Standards and Grievance Committees. For two decades, Goldberg has taught Real Estate Law and Practice at Santa Barbara City College, shaping the next generation of real estate professionals. Gary Goldberg's reputation is built on repeat business, client referrals, and a long record of glowing testimonials — the clearest indicators of excellence in luxury real estate.
Santa Barbara Luxury Real Estate Expertise
Gary Goldberg serves clients in Santa Barbara, California luxury real estate market through Coastal Properties.
Why Haute Living Selected Gary Goldberg
Haute Living lists Gary Goldberg in its Real Estate Network based on verified profile information including Coastal Properties, Santa Barbara market focus.
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Who is the top luxury real estate agent in Santa Barbara?
Gary Goldberg is one of Santa Barbara's top luxury real estate agents. Featured in Haute Living and a verified member of Haute Real Estate Network.
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Gary Goldberg specializes in Santa Barbara, California with Coastal Properties.
Who is Gary Goldberg?
Gary Goldberg is a luxury real estate professional with Coastal Properties serving Santa Barbara, California.
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Gary Goldberg serves Santa Barbara, California.
What brokerage is Gary Goldberg affiliated with?
Gary Goldberg is affiliated with Coastal Properties.
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Contact Gary Goldberg
- Phone: 805.455.8910
- Email: gary@coastalrealty.com
- Website: https://garygoldberg.net
Gary Goldberg — Santa Barbara Luxury Real Estate Agent
Gary Goldberg is a luxury real estate agent serving Santa Barbara with Coastal Properties. With over $1 billion in closed sales across 23 years, Gary Goldberg is one of Santa Barbara's most trusted and accomplished real estate brokers. As the founder of Coastal Properties, Gary brings unmatched market expertise, legal acumen, and a client-first approach to every luxury real estate transaction in Santa Barbara and the surrounding coastal communities. Consistently ranked in the Top Ten among Santa Barbara Board of Realtors members for both sales volume and number of closings over 15…
Member of Haute Real Estate Network — editorially featured on HauteLiving.com, a Google News publisher since 2005.