The Montecito Group

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As the most well-known team in the area, their bespoke approach to buying and selling has been lauded by many in the industry.

Team Members

Tara Toner

A real estate professional and lifelong Montecito resident, Tara Toner provides clients with extensive neighborhood knowledge and a deep-rooted understanding of the Santa Barbara lifestyle and community. It is her mission to use her expertise to help clients achieve their goals and to protect them throughout one of the most important decisions, buying or selling a home.


Upon graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Tara returned to her beloved hometown of Montecito to begin her career as a real estate professional. In guiding her neighbors in real estate and exposing the wonderful lifestyle Santa Barbara has to offer, Tara feels beyond blessed. With her state-of-the-art marketing skills, unique community insight, integrity, and sincere commitment to clients, Tara provides world-class, professional service.

Taylor Toner

As a skilled real estate agent and local area expert, Taylor Toner offers her clients a wealth of knowledge and expertise.


Taylor knows the area inside and out and works with her buyer clients to find the right home at the right price, with all the neighborhood amenities and property criteria that matter. When it's time to sell, Taylor takes care of everything from start to close. She assists in making a home attractive to its ideal audience through staging, repairs, or minor cosmetic improvements resulting in quick top-dollar sales.


Taylor is a graduate of Montecito Union School, Santa Barbara Junior High, Santa Barbara High School, and UC Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.