About Our Team

DK Group

Our hyper local expertise ensures that our clients receive the most current and relevant information, which is essential when making important decisions about buying and selling property. Over the years, we have successfully navigated through real estate sales of a vast array of property types and market conditions. As a top producing team with award winning realtors, the David Kim Group has become synonymous with outstanding work ethic, swift communication, effective strategies, and proven results.

our testimonials

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DAVID M. KIM

CA DRE# 01813897

David moved to Santa Barbara in 1998 and in his first week, while riding his beach cruiser to the beach with a surfboard under his arm, he told himself he would never leave. He had no idea how, but he knew he wanted to stay in Santa Barbara. 

In 2007, after traveling the world for a few years, he decided it was time to focus on his career. His timing positioned him to enter the real estate profession during the worst housing and financial crisis since the Great Depression. David built his business and excelled through the Great Recession, and primarily focused on helping clients navigate the purchase and sale of distressed properties (when other agents weren’t interested in learning). As David’s business grew, he organically built a team (the David Kim Group) with the mission of delivering unparalleled service to his clients.

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DEVIN WONG

CA DRE# 01976444

Growing up in the sleepy beach town of Aptos, CA, Devin moved to Santa Barbara in 2001 to attend UCSB. After earning his mechanical engineering degree, he pursued a decade-long career in various industries, including aerospace, wind power, and oil companies from Carpinteria to Goleta. Seeking a new challenge, he transitioned to real estate where he could combine his entrepreneurial drive with technical and analytical skills gained through engineering.

Once Devin made the switch to real estate, he joined Village Properties, the preemptive local real estate brokerage in Santa Barbara. As an agent, he developed a reputation for being process-driven and solution-oriented, ensuring that his clients receive comprehensive support and forming enduring relationships with them.

Unrivaled Service

We genuinely care about our clients. We all have deep roots here in Santa Barbara. It’s a small community and we foster relationships with our clients, always helping them beyond just the real estate transaction (ie finding vendors, introducing them to others in the community, etc.) We are not satisfied unless our clients are thrilled with the results.

Real estate transactions can be stressful. We get it. Our clients want to be in the loop 24/7 and we pride ourselves on swift, clear and consistent communication. This lets our clients know we are on the ball and value the transaction as much as they do. Just read our reviews and see how many clients appreciate our communication.

Our philosophy is that selling a property requires a modern, sophisticated marketing approach. In order to ensure we receive the highest and best offers for our clients, it is paramount for us to position the property in its best light, and curate compelling advertising to get exposure in front of the right people. We leverage our team of vendors to implement the best possible marketing strategy for the property.

We have always been on the cutting edge of the latest technology and how to utilize it to improve the real estate experience for our clients. We equip our clients with the best tools to enhance and streamline both the home buying and selling experience. Our goal is to use tech to make the process as effortless as possible.

As Santa Barbara locals, we are always looking for ways to be involved in the betterment of our community. We donate regularly toward local education and volunteer our time serving on local boards and committees. We sponsor and participate in local events all over Santa Barbara. We love our community and we place high importance on giving back to the community that has given us so much.

Our team has a vast breadth of experience working through every market condition and across property types. Our knowledge and understanding of distressed sales helped us navigate our clients through the Great Recession. We pivoted and adapted during the COVID Market, doubling down on our communication with clients throughout the uncertainty. We have sold hundreds of properties throughout Santa Barbara, from single-family homes to condos; multi-family to mixed-use and commercial properties. There is opportunity in every market. We have the experience and expertise to adapt and thrive in any market.

We love what we do and feel blessed to have a thriving real estate business in Santa Barbara. We treat our clients as we would treat our own family. Our reputation within the community is sterling and we pride ourselves on that. We value the relationships we have formed and find it easy to work well with others. While the industry is becoming more tech-driven, we still prioritize the human connection that is so essential during a transaction.

We are no strangers to hard work. We wake up before the sun is up. We exercise hard and eat healthy, so our bodies and minds can operate with optimal performance. We are always challenging ourselves personally and professionally, striving to be the best version of ourselves and doing the best for every one of our clients. We value and cherish our role in what many times is the biggest transaction of our clients’ lives.

Work With Us

With over 20 years of experience in the Santa Barbara real estate market, our trusted team of experts features two UCSB alumni and one Montecito native. We excel by employing proven marketing strategies and negotiation skills, putting clients in advantageous positions. By tailoring custom plans focused on each client’s needs and goals, we surpass expectations and foster lasting relationships. Our dedication ensures success for clients in the competitive Santa Barbara real estate landscape.

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