Rebecca Riskin's phenomenal success arose out of the ardent love she has for her work. The Los Angeles native began her career selling homes in L.A.'s exclusive Westside after sustaining an injury while dancing with the American Ballet Theatre in New York. She soon discovered the same sense of fulfillment in the real estate industry that she received from ballet, and channeled the discipline and determination she learned from dancing into her new calling.
In 1990, Rebecca moved to Montecito to settle down after the birth of her first child. Not one to make a small impression, she quickly became a prominent figure in the local real estate market. With sales totaling over $1 billion, she has been Santa Barbara's top realtor for the last decade.
Still, every moment of business is pleasure for Rebecca. She says, "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."
After 31 years of experience, she entertains an extensive knowledge of the market, harbors compelling negotiating skills, and has a knack for securing deals. As a result, the industry and her clients associate Rebecca's name with honesty, sincerity, and passion, and they admire her exceptional savvy of the real estate industry as both a business accord and an intimate undertaking.
By building a dynamic team with licensed agents Sarah Kelly and Dina Landi, Rebecca's success now reaches and penetrates Montecito's real estate market even farther and deeper. Working together as Rebecca Riskin & Associates, the talented trio specializes in paying each client an unrivaled amount of personal attention, not to mention the peace of mind that comes from working with the leaders in Montecito real estate.
Rebecca Riskin
Dina Landi
After earning degrees in History and Sociology from the University of California at Davis, Dina Landi started off her career working in public relations and integrated marketing for Lexus in Los Angeles. She arrived in idyllic Santa Barbara in 2004, and, after acquiring her real estate license, she found a perfect fit with Rebecca Riskin & Associates. In addition to working with buyers and sellers, Dina brings her marketing smarts to the team. As the marketing director, she oversees unique marketing plans for individual properties, creating both online and print campaigns for each. Dina enjoys the gratification her work brings her, and couldn't be prouder to work with Rebecca Riskin's team. She notes, "we are known not only for the impeccable service we give our clients, but also for our honesty and enthusiasm."
Sarah Kelly
By the time she graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Sarah understood what a uniquely wonderful place the area is. Having delighted in real estate throughout her life growing up in Southern California's Laguna Niguel, becoming a licensed agent was a breezy decision for the now 13-year Santa Barbara resident. Sarah and Rebecca affirm that, upon meeting, they instantly clicked. Aside from working with buyers and sellers who appreciate her energy and finesse, Sarah manages the nuts and bolts of each escrow as the team's transaction coordinator. She keeps the listing and escrow files intact, organizes property inspections, and feels rewarded by the fruits of her work. "We connect with people on a personal level and are not satisfied until our absolute best is delivered," she avows, "I love seeing how our teamwork accomplishes amazing results."