What my clients have to say
BARBARA ST. CLAIR
REALTOR & LUXE DIRECTOR
Selling my desert home while living out of state seemed overwhelming, but Barbara handled every detail from start to finish. She coordinated everything—from cleaning crews and vendors to the mountain of paperwork—making the entire process completely stress-free. I truly couldn't have done it without her.
Barbara was always present, always accessible, and never more than a text away. Her responses were incredibly quick, and I always felt informed and supported every step of the way. I can't speak highly enough about her professionalism, dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond. If you're looking for someone you can trust completely, Barbara is the one.
After looking for months at just about every home on the market, I was beginning to think my dream home simply didn't exist. Nothing felt quite right, and I wasn’t ready to settle. Barbara found a property that wasn't even officially for sale, tracked down the owner, started the conversation, negotiated the deal, and managed the entire transaction from beginning to end. Thanks to her determination and creativity, I ended up with the home I had been searching for all along.
Barbara doesn't just help you buy a house—she's genuinely committed to finding the right home for you, no matter how much extra effort it takes. I can't thank her enough for making what seemed impossible become a reality.
I cannot recommend Barbara St. Clair highly enough. After my husband passed away, the thought of dealing with the sale of our desert home from afar felt quite overwhelming. As I was unable to travel, Barbara took care of absolutely everything on my behalf, handling each detail with professionalism, kindness, and remarkable efficiency.
She kept me informed every step of the way, ensuring I always knew what was happening and never felt out of the loop despite being hundreds of miles away. The entire transaction was seamless rombeginning to end, and I never once doubted that my home was in the very best hands.
Barbara made what could have been a very difficult experience feel effortless, and for that I shall always be grateful. I would recommend her without hesitation.
Barbara Saint Clair is an exceptional realtor! She truly cares about her clients and provides detailed, individualized advice, along with hands-on service and thoughtful interaction with prospective buyers.
For example, she pays attention to small details often overlooked by others—arriving early to every open house, blowing away outside dust to keep people from tracking dust into the home, and setting up background music. These touches may seem minor, but they matter.
Her experience spans the entire Coachella Valley across a wide range of price points, all of which are equally important to her. She also has experience working with Canadian sellers and understands the unique issues that can arise. And if something falls outside her expertise, she knows exactly who to refer you to—whether it’s a tax lawyer, interior designer, or tradesperson to address inspection items before or during escrow.
The fact that the buyers of my home—who had their own realtor—are now friends of hers says everything about the trust that develops when dealing with Barbara. My sale took place during an unexpectedly turbulent time for real estate in the Palm Springs area, and we got through it together thanks to Barbara’s calm, can-do approach. Her hard work and success have been recognized year after year, as she’s consistently named one of the desert’s top agents for both sales and customer service. It is my pleasure to highly recommend contacting Barbara for your real estate needs.
My partner and I worked with Barbara to sell both of our homes and purchase a new one as we moved in together. The home we were interested in purchasing had been taken off the market. Barbara reached out to her contacts and was able to track down the owner out of the country and put the deal together. As you can imagine, there were a lot of moving parts—but she handled everything seamlessly. Her follow-through, communication, and deep knowledge of the market were exceptional.
We’ve since recommended Barbara to friends and would absolutely work with her again in the future. She truly is the best in the business.
We had a fantastic experience working with Barbara when we purchased our condo. Since we were living out of the area, we relied on her heavily— and she made the entire process feel easy and far less overwhelming. She was always friendly, approachable, and quick to respond to our many questions. Her deep knowledge of the Palm Springs market gave us confidence every step of the way. We’re truly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy in the area.
Barbara was the perfect agent to represent me on my purchases. Typically, we are not readily available to tour homes and Barbara is perfect for the out of town buyer. Not only does she find homes that meet your needs, her eye on detail allows you to feel so confident as to the condition of the home. Many times finding homes that had not hit the market. What’s really great is she sets expectations perfectly. No surprises. Finally, she does all the work with the inspection, follow-up and negotiation - Again, keeping in mind what I want as a buyer. Looking forward to our next transaction!
Barb did a fantastic job. I looked at the house on Sunday, made an offer on Monday and was in escrow on Tuesday. She made the buying experience a priority so we could lock in our sale and close quickly. I highly recommend her and would use her again.
I have known Barbara St. Clair for over twenty years. She operates with integrity, intelligence, and kindness. She also pays meticulous attention to detail - in this case, a combination of seeking to understand what your life style needs are as a buyer, translated into what will fit your needs and what won't. When I decided I wanted to buy a home in the Coachella Valley, she first sought to understand, to confirm, what my definition of satisfaction was. In this case, I needed a home I could take care of by myself (my husband had died four years ago). I needed to be in a community that made it easy to get to know my neighbors, make friends, be as involved as I wanted to be in community activities, and a place that made it easy to care for my two little dogs - constant companions!
We talked (and emailed) for months as we narrowed in on the search.
When we finally started to visit potential homes, two other wonderful characteristics Barbara has came into play. Years ago, she had been an electrician, deeply involved in home construction. She knew what to look for, what to be concerned about - roofs and windows and all sorts of things I didn't know to look for. And she had a network of resources to draw on. For example, the housing inspection was incredibly detailed and accurate, thanks to her relationship with a first class housing inspector. She also was able to create a working relationship with the realtor for the sellers, and to help me meet and talk with the sellers themselves.
And she stayed with me not just through the initial offer and the agreement, but in the weeks and months afterwards, to assure a smooth transition.
Kind regards,
The Mattford Group
www.negotiatingsolutions.com
Barbara was always present, always accessible, and never more than a text away. Her responses were incredibly quick, and I always felt informed and supported every step of the way. I can't speak highly enough about her professionalism, dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond. If you're looking for someone you can trust completely, Barbara is the one.
ROBERT C
After looking for months at just about every home on the market, I was beginning to think my dream home simply didn't exist. Nothing felt quite right, and I wasn’t ready to settle. Barbara found a property that wasn't even officially for sale, tracked down the owner, started the conversation, negotiated the deal, and managed the entire transaction from beginning to end. Thanks to her determination and creativity, I ended up with the home I had been searching for all along.
Barbara doesn't just help you buy a house—she's genuinely committed to finding the right home for you, no matter how much extra effort it takes. I can't thank her enough for making what seemed impossible become a reality.
BOB H
I cannot recommend Barbara St. Clair highly enough. After my husband passed away, the thought of dealing with the sale of our desert home from afar felt quite overwhelming. As I was unable to travel, Barbara took care of absolutely everything on my behalf, handling each detail with professionalism, kindness, and remarkable efficiency.
She kept me informed every step of the way, ensuring I always knew what was happening and never felt out of the loop despite being hundreds of miles away. The entire transaction was seamless rombeginning to end, and I never once doubted that my home was in the very best hands.
Barbara made what could have been a very difficult experience feel effortless, and for that I shall always be grateful. I would recommend her without hesitation.
VIVIAN
Barbara Saint Clair is an exceptional realtor! She truly cares about her clients and provides detailed, individualized advice, along with hands-on service and thoughtful interaction with prospective buyers.
For example, she pays attention to small details often overlooked by others—arriving early to every open house, blowing away outside dust to keep people from tracking dust into the home, and setting up background music. These touches may seem minor, but they matter.
Her experience spans the entire Coachella Valley across a wide range of price points, all of which are equally important to her. She also has experience working with Canadian sellers and understands the unique issues that can arise. And if something falls outside her expertise, she knows exactly who to refer you to—whether it’s a tax lawyer, interior designer, or tradesperson to address inspection items before or during escrow.
The fact that the buyers of my home—who had their own realtor—are now friends of hers says everything about the trust that develops when dealing with Barbara. My sale took place during an unexpectedly turbulent time for real estate in the Palm Springs area, and we got through it together thanks to Barbara’s calm, can-do approach. Her hard work and success have been recognized year after year, as she’s consistently named one of the desert’s top agents for both sales and customer service. It is my pleasure to highly recommend contacting Barbara for your real estate needs.
ROSEMARY P
My partner and I worked with Barbara to sell both of our homes and purchase a new one as we moved in together. The home we were interested in purchasing had been taken off the market. Barbara reached out to her contacts and was able to track down the owner out of the country and put the deal together. As you can imagine, there were a lot of moving parts—but she handled everything seamlessly. Her follow-through, communication, and deep knowledge of the market were exceptional.
We’ve since recommended Barbara to friends and would absolutely work with her again in the future. She truly is the best in the business.
SAM & STEVE
We had a fantastic experience working with Barbara when we purchased our condo. Since we were living out of the area, we relied on her heavily— and she made the entire process feel easy and far less overwhelming. She was always friendly, approachable, and quick to respond to our many questions. Her deep knowledge of the Palm Springs market gave us confidence every step of the way. We’re truly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy in the area.
GUY AND CRAIG
Barbara was the perfect agent to represent me on my purchases. Typically, we are not readily available to tour homes and Barbara is perfect for the out of town buyer. Not only does she find homes that meet your needs, her eye on detail allows you to feel so confident as to the condition of the home. Many times finding homes that had not hit the market. What’s really great is she sets expectations perfectly. No surprises. Finally, she does all the work with the inspection, follow-up and negotiation - Again, keeping in mind what I want as a buyer. Looking forward to our next transaction!
DIANE DEWBREY
Barb did a fantastic job. I looked at the house on Sunday, made an offer on Monday and was in escrow on Tuesday. She made the buying experience a priority so we could lock in our sale and close quickly. I highly recommend her and would use her again.
KIRVIN SATTERWHITE
I have known Barbara St. Clair for over twenty years. She operates with integrity, intelligence, and kindness. She also pays meticulous attention to detail - in this case, a combination of seeking to understand what your life style needs are as a buyer, translated into what will fit your needs and what won't. When I decided I wanted to buy a home in the Coachella Valley, she first sought to understand, to confirm, what my definition of satisfaction was. In this case, I needed a home I could take care of by myself (my husband had died four years ago). I needed to be in a community that made it easy to get to know my neighbors, make friends, be as involved as I wanted to be in community activities, and a place that made it easy to care for my two little dogs - constant companions!
We talked (and emailed) for months as we narrowed in on the search.
When we finally started to visit potential homes, two other wonderful characteristics Barbara has came into play. Years ago, she had been an electrician, deeply involved in home construction. She knew what to look for, what to be concerned about - roofs and windows and all sorts of things I didn't know to look for. And she had a network of resources to draw on. For example, the housing inspection was incredibly detailed and accurate, thanks to her relationship with a first class housing inspector. She also was able to create a working relationship with the realtor for the sellers, and to help me meet and talk with the sellers themselves.
And she stayed with me not just through the initial offer and the agreement, but in the weeks and months afterwards, to assure a smooth transition.
Kind regards,
KAYE
Kaye M. ShackfordThe Mattford Group
www.negotiatingsolutions.com