Meet Timm Delaney
Timm Delaney is a Santa Barbara Realtor and real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, with more than 33 years of experience helping clients buy and sell homes in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, Hope Ranch, Summerland and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Timm specializes in REO (bank-owned) and foreclosure properties and short sales, holds the ABR, CRS, GRI, GREEN and SRES designations, and has been named the #1 Santa Barbara real estate agent seven years in a row. He is considered one of the best realtors in the local area.
Realtor Qualifications
- Santa Barbara real estate market knowledge
- Longevity
- Short Sale experience
- Foreclosure Specialist
- Team Leadership
- Multiple Awards and Qualifications
- Exceptional contract negotiation skills
- Large volume of sales
- Professional integrity and commitment to clients
#1 Santa Barbara Real Estate Agent · 7 Years in a Row
Timm represented me on a very complicated foreclosure and subsequent sale. His skill and attention to detail is second to none. I’m a +20 year commercial real estate broker and was extremely impressed with his market knowledge, professionalism and mastery of the fine art of deal making. Additionally, he always had time for my calls and always was one or two (three??) steps ahead of me strategically planning for our next moves. He was much more of a partner than an agent. A lesser agent could not have completed our deal and I’m very grateful to have found him. I wouldn’t transact in the greater Santa Barbara area without using him as my agent…truly.
Travis, Commercial Real Estate Broker
Timm Delaney has stood out as an exceptional real estate agent. He communicates especially well with his clients, and has always maintained a pleasant and professional attitude. Timm makes a point of seeing that his clients receive the very best service that he can give, and takes a personal interest in his clients.
Julie H. DeMarcus, Certified Escrow Officer – First American Title
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What Timm Does
Santa Barbara Real Estate Services
Full-service representation for buyers, sellers and investors across Santa Barbara County.
Buying a Home
Timm guides buyers through every step of purchasing a home in Santa Barbara County, from search and showings to offer strategy, negotiation and closing.
Selling Your Home
Sellers get local pricing expertise, Berkshire Hathaway marketing reach and experienced contract negotiation aimed at the best possible price and terms.
REO and Foreclosure Properties
As a Santa Barbara foreclosure specialist, Timm helps buyers and investors navigate bank-owned (REO) homes, auctions, bank addenda and as-is purchases.
Short Sales
Timm has extensive short sale experience, coordinating lender approvals, documentation and timelines for homeowners who owe more than their home is worth.
Montecito and Hope Ranch Homes
From ocean-view estates to historic properties, Timm represents buyers and sellers in Montecito, Hope Ranch and Santa Barbara’s luxury neighborhoods.
Santa Ynez Valley and Equestrian Property
Timm helps buyers and sellers of ranches, acreage and equestrian homes in Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Solvang and the surrounding valley.
33+
Years in Santa Barbara real estate
#1
Santa Barbara agent 7 years in a row
5
Professional designations: ABR, CRS, GRI, GREEN, SRES
BHHS
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Find Your Next Home
Home Search
Search live listings from the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service by location, price, size and property type.
Questions and Answers
Santa Barbara Real Estate FAQ
Answers to the questions Timm hears most from Santa Barbara buyers, sellers and homeowners facing foreclosure.
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Timm Delaney is a Santa Barbara foreclosure and REO specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. With more than 33 years in local real estate and extensive short sale experience, he helps buyers, sellers and investors handle bank-owned homes, foreclosure purchases and distressed sales in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Timm serves buyers and sellers throughout Santa Barbara County, including Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, Goleta, Carpinteria, Summerland and the Santa Ynez Valley communities of Santa Ynez, Solvang, Los Olivos and Buellton.
Timm has more than 33 years of experience in Santa Barbara real estate and has been named the #1 Santa Barbara real estate agent seven years in a row. He holds the ABR, CRS, GRI, GREEN and SRES designations and is affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.
An REO (real estate owned) property is a home owned by a bank or lender after it failed to sell at a foreclosure auction. REO homes are usually sold as-is, require lender approval of offers and often include bank-specific addenda, so working with an agent experienced in foreclosures helps buyers avoid delays and surprises.
Short sales in California typically take three to six months from an accepted offer to closing. Lender review, missing paperwork, multiple lienholders and appraisal issues are the most common causes of delay, so an agent with short sale experience can keep the process moving.
Yes. Homeowners facing foreclosure may have options such as selling before the trustee sale or completing a short sale. Timm can review your situation, explain the timeline and help you choose a path. For legal or tax questions, he recommends also speaking with a real estate attorney or tax professional.
ABR is Accredited Buyer’s Representative, CRS is Certified Residential Specialist, GRI is Graduate, REALTOR Institute, GREEN is the National Association of REALTORS green designation for energy-efficient and sustainable homes, and SRES is Seniors Real Estate Specialist. Each requires additional training beyond a real estate license.
Yes. Home search on timmdelaney.com pulls live listings from the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service, so you can browse active and pending homes across Santa Barbara County by price, location, bedrooms and property type.
Call or text Timm at (805) 895-1109, email timm@timmdelaney.com, or visit the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices office at 3868 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
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