Zia Group

I can’t even begin to describe what an awful experience I had with this group. Stay away from them!

I would be extremely careful of Mr. Zia if he is representing house flippers, Alta Community Investments. They sold me a house that looked very nice, but within a month of moving in, the floors began to sag, and after a thorough inspection, it was found that Alta contractors didn’t put in enough support under the house to hold up today’s modern appliances (it was originally built 1923). The foundation under the fireplace is crumbling and unsafe, but they represented that the fireplace was usable, using clever staging on the hearth with a basket of wood. They had removed 2 walls and put up 2 other walls with support that was grossly inadequate. In addition, they contractually were supposed to grind a large stump very near the house, but neglected to do so. The stump has been sending shoots under the house and I have many saplings growing in the crawlspace. Many in their work crews were unskilled and they made many unprofessional mistakes in the construction that was hidden from view. They want to make huge profits in the shortest amount of time possible, which results in a lot of sub-​par work because they know that there is a shortage of housing in SB. In order to capitalize on their investment, they build and sell the homes fast before the problems become apparent, and by using the cheapest labor and materials. They don’t take responsibility for leaving the next homeowner with serious flaws to fix. I have been trying to get Alta to compensate me for the extremely expensive fixes to my house I’ve had to make in the last year, but they only offer cheap fixes that will never stand the test of time. It’s all about their profits, and really don’t care to stand behind their work. They have done this to others, so be wary of this company, and Mr. Zia, who works to help his client in a cover-​up of serious defects, as he downplays all the shoddy workmanship that was done, and tries to put all the blame on the unsuspecting buyer. I would not do business with any of them, EVER. They are untrustworthy.

We have three homes currently on the market in our neighborhood.
After attending all three open houses I was most impressed with the presentation, marketing and knowledge of specific benefits and challenges of our neighborhood that the Zia group, Jacob Biever articulated very well. I have since passed the link of the house on to three of my Bay Area friends. (Hope springs eternal).

Daniel Zia helped us buy our house at an opportune time. He didn’t pressure us and took us to several homes. My only complaints is that he can act a little younger although usually professional, and I wasn’t always sure if he was on my team 100% of the time. Like I said, he did help some with the sale of our home. It was an interesting experience.

I can’t recommend Daniel enough. The three most important factors I consider when selecting a Realtor are knowledge, integrity, and trust. Daniel’s impressive knowledge of the Santa Barbara market are an incredible asset when buying a home. He spent a considerable amount of time with us discussing our priorities. Daniel was always very prompt in his response to my many questions. He never once pressured us to consider homes outside of our comfort zone. It was so reassuring to work with a Realtor that you have complete trust in protecting your interests. If you are in search of a Realtor to represent you as a buyer or seller, look no further you found him.

Daniel has consistently provided top notch market information and customer service in Santa Barbara, and the local awards are proof of his hard work. He is a quality person and a Realtor with your needs at the front of his mind. He also has some great blogs that keep me informed on neighborhood market trends.

As Santa Barbara Realtors go Daniel Zia is in a class by himself. As the winner in the Independant’s poll for best Realtor, he’s got what it takes. A Westmont Graduate and saavy marketing expert, he’s brought his new ideas and vitality to the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market.
Just see his blog and list of sold properties and reviews from his happy clients and you’ll know Daniel Zia and the Zia Group are the best in town. Daniel should be your go-​to guy to find you that cool property or to match-​make the best next owner for your home.

Daniel and the Zia Group are Santa Barbara’s premier Realtors. You won’t find a better organization; one that will put your needs above the sale. I give the Zia Group an A+!!! Keep up the great work!