If you love your work, success is sure to follow: Rebecca Riskin’s phenomenal success is living proof of this. A native of Los Angeles, Rebecca danced with the American Ballet Theatre in New York before an injury brought her back home to begin a new career. Rebecca became a Realtor, selling homes in the exclusive Westside of Los Angeles. Real estate brought her an instant sense of fulfillment.

In 1990, after the birth of her first child, she moved to Montecito to “slow down.” That didn’t last long. In a short period of time, Rebecca made a huge impression on the local market. By 1999 she was the top producer in the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service, a feat she repeated in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, and yet again in 2006. For an amazing six of the past eight years, Rebecca has been the top producer.

It’s no doubt that the discipline and capacity for hard work she gained in the demanding world of ballet has played a crucial part in her business success. However, for Rebecca, business has always been a pleasure. "I think my success comes from the fact that each morning I wake up excited about what the day at work may bring. I am thrilled by the challenge, and I truly enjoy the clients, the homes, and putting together creative deals.”state as a business and personal matter have led clients to appreciate and admire her.
Sarah Kelly


As a licensed agent and 10-year resident of Santa Barbara, as well as a graduate from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Sarah Kelly has possessed a fervent passion for real estate for as long as she can remember, dating back to her years growing up in Laguna Niguel, CA. Upon meeting Rebecca, there was an instant fit. As the teams’ transaction coordinator, Sarah manages the “nuts and bolts" of each escrow. Her responsibilities include managing the listing and escrow files, coordinating the property inspections, showing properties and assisting with buyers' needs. "We connect with people on a personal level and are not satisfied until our absolute best is delivered," says Sarah. "I love seeing how our teamwork accomplishes amazing results.		 Dina Landi

After graduating from the University of California at Davis with degrees in History and Sociology, Dina Landi headed to Los Angeles where she worked in public relations and integrated marketing for Lexus. A few years later she moved to idyllic Santa Barbara, became a licensed agent and has been working as the marketing director for Rebecca Riskin and Associates ever since. She creates and implements an individualized marketing plan for each property, designs and manages the website, shows properties and assists with buyers' needs. Dina observes, "We are known not only for the impeccable service we give our clients, but also for our honesty and enthusiasm."

After working as a team for nearly 5 years, Rebecca Riskin & Associates have closed transactions in excess of $550 million dollars. One of the ingredients to their proven success is the fine reputation and enormous respect they've gained amongst their peers, clients and the community. "Whether it's a quaint cottage or a grand estate, we take great pride in representing quality properties we have a real enthusiasm for."