Meet the Team

As a client-centered Santa Barbara real estate group, we would love to put our team and knowledge to work for you. We are the #1 Real Estate Team in Santa Barbara, selling more single-family homes and condos than any other team. We also consistently represent more buyers in Santa Barbara than any other team. And we have been voted the best real estate team in Santa Barbara in both the Santa Barbara News-Press and the Santa Barbara Independent. Our listings often sell within the first week, with multiple offers, for more than the asking price.

As you explore the services that the Zia Group can offer you, we are confident that you will see there is no better way to buy or sell your home. We are looking to develop a life-long relationship with you, and we are eager to prove our expertise and show you how we can help.

Shown in photo: Daniel Zia – Broker-Associate (DRE#01710544); Noel Solomon – Executive Assistant to Jon Gilkeson; Seth Cox – Director of Marketing; Lynda Elliott – Realtor Partner (DRE#02088606); Todd Shea – Realtor Partner (DRE#02028163); Alex Stoeber – Realtor Partner (DRE#02090649); Jon Gilkeson – Realtor Partner (DRE#01898328); Kimberly Rockwell – Realtor Partner (DRE#01482947); Brittain Alexander – Executive Assistant to Daniel Zia; Megan Phillips – Transaction Manager; Not shown in photo: Veronica Ocejo – Director of Operations; Annie Yap: Team Assistant; Julia Bowerbank – Listing Manager

Our Staff​​

	Daniel Zia Broker-Associate (DRE#01710544) Daniel draws from his years of experience to train all agents on the team in negotiation strategy, creative marketing, and leveraging his vast network of clients and service providers.
	Veronica Ocejo Director of Operations Veronica has a keen insight into how the team runs. She’s making sure each part of our specialized team is healthy, happy and results driven to ensure the best possible results for our clients.
	Seth Cox Director of Marketing Seth is focused on making sure each element of Zia Group tells the story we’re proud to be a part of. From brochures to our website, Seth verifies each element of our marketing is high-quality and meets the standards of our most discerning clients.
	Bethany Day Listing Manager Bethany manages all of our listings from start to finish, offering our clients consistent, detailed, and excellent service. She always strives to leave things better than she found them: for our listings, this means that she seeks to improve our systems and strategies to better serve our clients’ needs. With prior experience as Daniel Zia’s assistant, she not only has an in-depth understanding of Santa Barbara real estate, but valuable insight into the particular challenges, needs, and experiences faced by both buyers and sellers in a real estate transaction. Altogether, Bethany’s experience and organizational skills make her a knowledgeable and proactive manager of our listings division.
	Megan Phillips Transaction Manager Megan helps keep the team and office organized, focusing particularly on transaction documentation, file organization and compliance. Her legal background helps her keep a sharp eye on details, dates, and timelines to make sure all Zia Group escrows close smoothly and on time.
	Brittain Alexander Executive Assistant to Daniel Zia Brittain brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience in the lending industry. We’re excited to have Brittain as the newest member of our administrative team.
	Annie Yap Team Assistant Annie joined the Zia Group to provide administrative support to the team. She is extremely organized with extensive experience in providing back-office support. Annie takes on a variety tasks/projects that allow the team to focus their time and energy on their most important tasks, helping you the client!