By Summer Knight
2025 President
Santa Barbara Association of Realtors
As we begin a new year at the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®, I had the opportunity to sit down with our incoming 2026 President, Jennifer Berger, of Compass Real Estate, to talk about her path into real estate, her beliefs about homeownership, and what she hopes to accomplish during her year of service. Jen brings a calm, thoughtful presence to leadership, and her perspective reflects a deep respect for both our members and the community we serve.
Summer Knight: You were drawn to real estate early in your career and often speak about it as a calling. What originally pulled you into real estate, and what’s kept you in it all these years?