Real Estate Veteran Kelly Knight Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
05 Agosto 2024 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
Kelly Knight, a market leading agent since 2005 and a former
real estate attorney, recently chose to align her talent with
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. Previously
with a different local brokerage, Knight has earned awards for her
sales production, community service and ability to navigate complex
transactions.
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Kelly Knight, and Gabe Grandcolas of the
Knight Real Estate Group, join the Santa Barbara office of
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. (Photo:
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“Kelly’s business sense and tactful yet strategic negotiating
style have made her a perennial market leader in our area for
years,” commented Kyle Kemp, Regional Vice President for Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices California Properties in Santa Barbara and
Ventura counties. “Her long list of achievements in real estate are
no surprise given the strength of her resume and extensive
professional background.”
Knight spent 15 years practicing law at one of Santa Barbara’s
top firms prior to her transition to real estate, building
exceptional communication skills and a proficiency in contract
review. Leveraging this experience, she served as the director of
the Trust and Estates division for her previous brokerage, helping
family members and executors manage nuanced transactions.
“Helping my clients during such a tender time in their lives is
a responsibility I take extremely seriously…my experience in the
legal field has been essential to my success,” said Knight. “Real
estate and the law are similar in that both require a high degree
of knowledge, preparation and diligence, along with uncompromising
integrity and discretion.”
Knight has amassed a career sales volume in excess of $375
million, personally managing over 230 transactions. She holds a
Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School
of Law, a B.S. in Business from Bucknell University, and a
Certificate of Mediation from Pepperdine University.
“I am a life-long learner and real estate is endlessly
fascinating because there is always something new to learn. I
search for anything with the potential to bring value for my
clients, whether it’s architecture or the economy, new technology,
historic preservation or design trends,” Knight explained.
The Santa Barbara Association of Realtors honored Knight with
the prestigious Howard Gates award in 2023 for navigating one of
the most complex transactions of the year. She was also honored
with the Realtor Community Service award.
Knight leads a team that includes Gabe Grandcolas, a graduate of
the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of
Business. A Santa Barbara native, he brings extensive market
knowledge and concierge-level service to their clients.
“When a top-tier professional such as Kelly joins the team, it
feels like a huge stamp of approval, so of course we love to
mention it,” added Kemp. “My team and I work very hard to support
our agents so they can provide our clients with the highest
possible standard of service. We’re honored Kelly and Gabe chose to
work with us.”
Knight said a variety of factors motivated her transition to
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties: “The
technology, training, marketing and support here are second to
none. And after considering that the brand is known and respected
worldwide, it was clear this was the best choice for us and our
clients.”
A resident of Santa Barbara since 1988, Knight enjoys hiking in
the nearby foothills with her dog and time on the ocean with her
husband, Mike. The proud parent of a Bowdoin College graduate, she
serves on the board for the Scholarship Foundation of Santa
Barbara, as well as the Development Committee of the Santa Barbara
Museum of Natural History.
To connect with Kelly Knight or Gabe Grandcolas, call
805-865-4406 or email Team@KnightRealEstateGroup.com.
About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California
Properties
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties proudly
supports 2,500 sales associates in over 40 offices spanning Santa
Barbara to San Diego. In 2023, our expert agents assisted in more
than 6,000 client transactions for over $10.3 billion in sales
volume.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is a
wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., and a
member of HSF Affiliates, LLC. BHHS and the BHHS symbol are
registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire
Hathaway affiliate. For more information, visit
www.bhhscalifornia.com. To learn about career opportunities, visit
www.bhhscalifornia.com/careers.
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