located in South California
Hey, I’m Hannah!
Your dedicated realtor
I made it my mission to understand your vision and find the perfect property for you.
Understanding your vision since 2009
For over fifteen years I have guided first-time buyers, growing families and seasoned investors through Santa Barbara’s coastal market — listening first, then matching people with homes that truly fit the way they live.
- Trusted by hundreds of families
- Licensed California broker
- New listings every week
- Proven record of sold homes
Handpicked homes for you
A short list of current favourites — villas for sale and coastal rentals, each visited and verified in person.
Don’t just take my word for it
Real stories from buyers, sellers and renters I have had the pleasure to help.
Hannah was absolutely the way to go — top-notch guidance and the best advice at every step. She helped us find our dream house in a dream location.
Angela Martin
Bought a villa in Montecito
As a first-time seller I was nervous about everything. Hannah priced our home perfectly and we had three offers above asking within a week.
Marcus Bell
Sold a family home in Santa Barbara
Relocating from out of state felt effortless. Video tours, honest advice, and a rental that felt like home from day one. I recommend her to everyone.
Daniel Whitfield
Rented a cliff house in Santa Barbara
Great solution for buying and selling
Whether you are searching for your first home or selling a beloved one, I handle the heavy lifting.
Find your dream home
Curated showings, honest valuations and calm negotiation — from first viewing to handed-over keys.
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List your property
Staging advice, photography and marketing that present your home at its absolute best — and sell it faster.
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Contemporary villa
Light-filled rooms, warm wood shutters and a garden made for slow evenings — this King’s Drive villa is coastal living at its most effortless.
- 240 m2
- 2
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With me, you can count on real values.
Buying or selling a home is one of life’s biggest decisions. These are the principles behind every showing, every call and every negotiation I make on your behalf.
Hannah Bright
Founder of Brightgate Properties
I started Brightgate Properties with a simple belief: a realtor should feel like a trusted neighbour, not a salesperson. Fifteen years and hundreds of happy moves later, that belief still runs the whole business.
Awarded
Recognised among the coast’s top local brokerages.
Professional
Licensed, insured and precise with paperwork.
Innovative
Video tours and smart marketing that sell faster.
Supported
Guidance from first viewing to moving day.
Dedicated
One point of contact, always within reach.
Global
Relocation help for buyers from everywhere.
Creative
Staging ideas that make every room shine.
Focussed
Your goals lead; I handle everything else.
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Get in touchLet’s find your perfect property
Tell me what home looks like to you — I will reply within one business day with next steps and matching listings.