With more than 30 years of full-time real estate experience, over $1.9 billion in closed sales since joining Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties in 2018, and a consistent ranking as the #1 individual agent in the Santa Barbara MLS, Cristal Clarke enjoys a career defined by results at the highest level.
Honored as one of the Top 100 Influential Real Estate Agents in Southern California, Cristal is the #1 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agent worldwide—ahead of more than 45,000 agents across 12 countries for multiple years. She is also recognized as a representative of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection and as a Luxury Collection Sports + Entertainment Specialist.
In 2025 alone, Cristal closed over $317 million in transactions.
Specializing in extraordinary estates, oceanfront properties, and significant land holdings throughout the Montecito and Santa Barbara areas, Cristal serves discerning local, national, and international clients who value strategic guidance, skilled negotiation, and absolute discretion. She is frequently entrusted with complex, high-value transactions where experience, preparation, and judgment matter most.
According to Cristal, “My practice is not simply about buying or selling property—it is about trusted representation, long-term perspective, and consistently delivering exceptional outcomes.”

