Kevin Michael Schmidtchen
Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)
Santa Barbara - CA

**Mission Statement**

Dedicated to serving clients as a premier Realtor, Kevin aims to be the foremost resource for real estate information in Santa Barbara, Montecito, and surrounding areas. With deep respect for the trust clients place in their Realtor, Kevin is committed to delivering expertise, professionalism, loyalty, and clear communication to meet all real estate needs.

**Passions**

Family stands at the forefront of Kevin's life. Beyond family, [he/she/they] enjoys a variety of activities including surfing, kite surfing, skiing, and snowboarding. Travel, reading, and the outdoors also hold significant importance, although finding time for reading has become a challenge with two young boys. Kevin values the opportunity to connect with diverse individuals who share a passion for travel and unique experiences. As a Realtor, [he/she/they] finds fulfillment in helping clients achieve their dreams of homeownership.

**Expertise**

Since 2001, Kevin has been a dedicated real estate professional with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties, specializing in the Santa Barbara and Montecito regions. Over the years, [he/she/they] has cultivated a robust referral network, thanks to a history of satisfied clients. Many appreciate [his/her/their] local insight—having been born and raised in Santa Barbara—and a relaxed approach that fosters a pressure-free environment. Trust and understanding are central to Kevin's client relationships, recognizing that each property transaction is a significant milestone in their clients' lives.

**Who Is Kevin Beyond Real Estate?**

Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Kevin grew up in a nurturing family environment. [He/She/They] is the proud parent of two boys, born in July 2006 and August 2012.

In 1989, while attending UC Santa Barbara, Kevin took a summer break to compete on the professional tennis satellite circuit in Europe. This experience ignited a passion for cultural exploration, leading [him/her/them] to study abroad in Salzburg, Austria, during [his/her/their] junior year. These transformative experiences fueled a lifelong desire to travel.

Just four days after graduating from UCSB in 1992, Kevin embarked on a journey to Europe, spending nearly four years working in Austria, Germany, Japan, and New Zealand, while visiting over 50 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific.

After extensive travel, Kevin returned to the U.S., residing in Telluride, Colorado, and Lake Tahoe, California, before earning an MBA from Thunderbird - The American Graduate School of International Management in 1999. [He/She/They] returned to Santa Barbara in 1999 and has been a committed Real Estate Agent at Sotheby’s International Realty since 2001.

**Personal Work Experience - Pre-Real Estate**

Prior to establishing a career in real estate in 2001, Kevin gained experience in sales and marketing with two companies from September 1999 to August 2001. The first was an internet start-up that shifted direction after ten months, prompting [him/her/them] to seek new opportunities. The second was Islands Media, a publishing company known for Islands Magazine, Spa Magazine, and Resorts and Great Hotels, where [he/she/they] managed sales for clients' media needs, including photography, print, websites, and videos.