Luxury Property Specialist tim@timdahl.com 805-886-2211

About Tim Dahl

Tim Dahl, Luxury Home Specialist, a life long California resident, Santa Barbara homeowner and active real estate investor in two states. In the world of high-end real estate, expertise, commitment and impeccable service are just the beginning of Tim’s pledge to his clients.

Choosing an agent for life requires the ability to create an enjoyable, seemingly effortless experience every step of the way. For over thirty four years, Tim has drawn on his exceptional abilities to represent upscale buyers and sellers in the most desirable markets in the world: Montecito, Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Ynez and Beverly Hills California. He consistently ranks in the top percentage of Realtors nationwide.

Over the years, Tim has amassed a network of contacts across the local markets and the country. As a holder of a Transnational Referral Certification (TRC), he has access to a global network of some two million agents. Because estates in the Santa Barbara area are so coveted by upscale buyers worldwide, Tim has the ability to reach out to those agent’s outside of his local market and worldwide.

Tim understands the mindsets and concerns and confidentiality of his clients. One of his most powerful fortes is his easygoing charisma, something that not only makes for pleasurable client collaborations but also helps him craft rewarding outcomes for all parties involved. He’s also able to connect his clients with proven professional resources, including Business managers, Entertainment Industry Professionals, CPA’s, attorney’s and lenders to name a few.

Tim is interested in the quality of your transaction, not the quantity of them all.

“Coming together is a Beginning, keeping together is a process, working together is a success.” -Henry Ford

Senior Leadership Team

John Nisbet

Manager- Montecito & Santa Barbara

805.698.7113 John moved to Santa Barbara in 1978 to attend UCSB and play on their nationally ranked men’s volleyball team. A 35 year veteran of the real estate industry, John’s career spans real estate syndication, commercial and residential income property, property management, and residential brokerage. He also managed the SB Association of REALTORS. John received the President’s Award for Managerial Excellence in 2014, and his offices earned Premier Office status every year under his leadership. John lives with his wife Gina, youngest son Colter, and their 2 Bernese Mountain dogs. His two adult children also reside in Santa Barbara. CalBRE#: 00827103

Robert Reffkin

Founder & CEO

Prior to Compass Robert worked at Goldman Sachs as Chief of Staff to the President & COO following five years working in the firm’s private equity arm. Prior to Goldman Sachs, he worked at Lazard and McKinsey & Company. In 2005, he was appointed as a White House Fellow to serve as special assistant to the Secretary of the Treasury. Robert is also the Founder of New York Needs You. He received a B.A. and M.B.A. from Columbia University. Outside of work, he recently completed 50 marathons, one in each state, to raise $1 million for nonprofits.

Ori Allon

Founder & Executive Chairman

Prior to Compass Ori was the Director of Engineering at Twitter’s NYC office, after selling his prior company, Julpan, to Twitter in 2011. Previously, Google acquired his patented thesis work called Orion. During his time at Google, Ori led a search quality team that integrated the Orion technology and algorithms with the Google search engine. Ori earned his PhD in computer science at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.

Client Testimonials

Excellent work ethic, excellent service. Very knowledgeable, true to your word. I will recommend you to anyone, especially if they have unique purchase or sales requirements.

The Boylans, Santa Barbara Mesa

Tim, Your service was thorough and complete. You were able to ease our minds and talk us through every question or concern. You brought us a price for our home that allowed us to find an equally good home that we are extremely happy with. we feel very fortunate. thank you

Dr Mark Brisby

Thanks for all the hard, tireless work in locating a great investment property for us. We appreciated being kept well informed of the process of the transaction.

Bill and Nicole Marazita (retired SB Police force)

Tim, Thank you ! Your persistence and perseverance really paid off. First 4280 Via Esperanza and now 1631 Posilipo . Thank you (Then Sold Cliff Dr for just under 6 Million )

John and Jill Sheldon

Thank you so much for all your time consuming efforts and hand holding to get these deals done. You are a doer, an enabler. I believe these transactions would not have happened if anyone else had been representing us. I hope we keep up our relationship after these transactions. Barbara and I appreciate your integrity, work ethics, and wisdom. I…

Ken and Barbara Hershberg

Tim, we truly enjoyed working with you. You were easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about home buying and home ownership. You were responsive to our questions and needs and quickly determined the type of home we ere looking for, which made the whole process efficient. You were also very personable and are great with people, which helps on…

Selling and buying, thank you

Thank you for the Home warranty. We appreciate it very much The Mead's Santa Barbara, CA

Thank you Tim

Your integrity is a valuable asset and was what drew us to you initially. In a time of catastrophe you didn't lag, but set a new plan, acted on it and kept us moving ahead with you. Your sense of humor, promptness and positive attitude were other attributes that led us to believe you were the man we needed to…

Thank you for your professionalism,

4345 Via Glorieta I was very impressed with the professional manner in which Tim Dahl conducted himself with regard to the purchase of our new house. Tim was always available to us for information, updates, and even helped us with our mail!

Richard Torin

1141 Nirvana Road Tim, you did so much for me - beyond the traditional service expected from a Realtor®. I probably could have done it without you, but Jim, glad you were there. Your support was consistent. The advice you gave was spot on. Jim, glad I listened to most of it.

Juanita Davis

340 Toro Canyon Road Great service. Both Dan and Jim were wonderful. They were attentive and listened to our concerns whenever they came up. Both Jim and Dan were professional, friendly, and efficient, meeting our every need and making the experience of selling out home fast and stress-free!

Ross Waddell

463 Appian Way We felt your service was 100% fabulous! There was no aspect of the "real estate process" that was anything but exciting and enjoyable, and we attribute this to your professionalism and superb customer service.

Scott Peratis

316 W. Valerio Street Tim, we truly enjoyed working with you. You were easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about home buying and home ownership. You were responsive to our questions and needs and quickly determined the type of home we were looking for which made the whole process efficient. You were also very personable and are great with…

Adam and Jill Sharkey

Thanks for the home warranty. We thank you and appreciate it very much.

Russell and Diane Mead

5133 Walnut Park Drive Your integrity is a valuable asset and was what drew us to you initially. In a time of "catastrophe", you didn't lag, but set a new plan, acted on it, and kept us moving ahead with you. Your sense of humor, promptness and positive attitude were other attributes that led us to believe you were the…

Michael and Arlene Erosky

"Tim Dahl helped us sell a family home of almost 50 years above asking price. The process was fraught for lots of reasons, but he kept his eyes on the prize. His expertise calmed jittery nerves at all points of the process" Laurie Willhalm

Professional and Trustworthy