Why Ventura County Buyers and Sellers Choose Bart and keziah - Read the Unfiltered Truth From Our Clients

Bart Potter and Keziah Aaliyah Buy and Sell Real Estate Ventura County

We don't just collect 5-star reviews - we earn them by giving our real estate clients the unvarnished truth about Ventura County's competitive market... even when it's not what they want to hear.

In a seller's market where homes sell in 30 days and roughly half of listingns go over asking price, our clients consistently tell us we: 1) Prevented them from overpaying in bidding wars and steered them away from overpriced properties, 2) Moved fast and negotiated aggressively to secure their dream home before someone else did, and 3) Used our deep local knowledge to find hidden gems and identify the best neighborhoods for their family and budget.

What Our Clients Really Say About Working With Us

"Looking for a new place to live can feel overwhelming, especially if you're moving across the country. The amount of research, negotiation, paperwork, stress and other factors can make it feel less like the life-defining time it is and more like a marathon of policies and waiting.

Keziah and Bart made the process so, so much smoother and easier—and even fun. We've worked with them for the past seven months, and throughout the entirety of that time (and up through now as I write this), they have been in constant contact. I think what I value most about them, though, is their advocacy for my family and me. I know they were putting in many hours on our behalf, and it's what makes them so exceptional. I never for a moment doubted they had our best interests at heart when they spoke with sellers' agents or called us about other listings when our first choice fell through. It's been a pleasure to work with people who are genuinely good human beings you can trust.

If you are moving to Ventura County, call them." Lauren and Gin Ando, Google Review, Purchase, 6/2025 

"We feel so grateful to have found Bart and Keziah to act as our agents in purchasing our home. They consistently went above and beyond what could reasonably be expected. They were always available to answer questions, manage anxieties and give excellent advice. They have always been respectful of our wants and desires and we felt truly listened to. At the critical moment they were able to reflect back our wishes and guide us into a beautiful home that fits our lifestyle and our future. I would recommend them without reservation. You couldn't find better agents, or people." --Cathy Patterson, Yelp Review, March 2025

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"Bart and Keziah are one of the most professional and empathetic real estate teams that we have ever worked with. Since we moved from the East Coast, they answered our unending set of questions both before and after all of the wildfires so that we could assess which community would be the best fit for us. Over nine long months they engaged with us and the builder of our new home so that we were updated on the status of the construction from the very beginning to the closing day. If you are considering an out of state move to California, Bart and Keziah are your go to real estate team." 

--Chris Chamberlain, Google Review, May 2025

"My family and I just completed a whirlwind move to Ventura with the help of Keziah & Bart. We contacted them in the Spring about our desire to move to Ventura and a ton of questions. Before we were even clients, Keziah and Bart took the time to really get to know us and help us figure out which neighborhoods we should target based on our needs. We are a family of 4 with two little kids, so we needed info on everything from schools, to community services, to public spaces and employement. We then came to the area and spent a day with them looking at neighborhoods and houses. They are both full of great info and experience, and I could tell they really wanted us to find the right spot for our family. A house popped up 2 weeks later that fit our checklist, and they worked very hard to help us get through the process and close the deal, even with several twists and turns along the way. Keziah's knowledge of appraising and home values in the area was incredibly helpful, and they guided us to an awesome deal, on a fantastic house and we are THRILLED to say the least. I would highly recommend Keziah and Bart to anyone looking in Ventura County."  --Annie Levitt Heller, Yelp Review, Aug, 2024

"I'm leo. Keziah and Bart Are definitely the best agent Ever. We are first home buyer. A lot of fresh things i don't know. keziah and bart was Answer every question of ours patiently.He showed us several houses, all of which introduced their advantages and disadvantages in detail. Explain the potential problems very honestly, for example, I offer the first house, but someone near that house deliberately scratched the car.They all explained it in detail.
We cancelled the offer for the first house.,They patiently helped us find the next house, Keziah and Bart Have very good communication skills, and help us communicate with the sell agent.particular, we have five offers competion for this house. Keziah and Bart They are so nice. Very responsible and very reliable. Communication is very smooth, I am very grateful to have such a great agent." --Leo Wu, Google Review, April 2024

"Wow!! Keziah and Bart were fantastic to work with!! I feel so grateful to have gotten them as my agents!! I found this house on Zillow and couldn't get into the website to see more without an agent. So I googled the location and Keziah had a video and tour of the entire property and location!! I called them and voila! I had an agent. I was remote and couldn't physically be there to check things out. Keziah and Bart went the extra mile and took videos of the actual house for me. Sent me measurements so I could have an idea of how big the rooms were. She advocated for me with the builder and even met up with me to go to the design center! Every step of the way they supported me through the process!!
And the best part was they shared in their earnings from the builder!! I got $5000 after the sale of the home!! Who does that??
I am so grateful that they have come into my lives. I highly recommend them if you need a real estate agent in Ventura county!!"-- Kathleen P, Yelp Review, Aug, 2024

"Bart and & Keziah are absolutely outstanding realtors and truly kind and genuine people. My husband and I worked with them to buy our very first home and we truly felt cared for throughout the whole process. They did not want to just help us buy a house. They helped us find a location and neighborhood that would really be a good fit for our family and future. They do their research; and not just behind a computer screen! They get out and explore communities to understand the area’s personality, amenities, and social demographic in addition to house styles and market details. When we looked at homes together, they took us out into local grocery stores and parks, and Keziah sparked conversations to introduce us to the locals and neighbors. This allowed us to ask questions about the area that could not be answered on a home-buying app or even by other realtors. We were getting honest responses from the actual people who lived there. That feedback was very valuable and helpful!
Bart and Keziah are very reliable, trustworthy, professional, available to contact and ask questions, and very communicative. We could not have asked for a better agent. If we ever sell or buy in the Ventura or greater-Ventura county area, we will definitely want to work with them again." --Amanda Gurrola, Yelp Review, Jan 8, 2024

"I had the pleasure of working with Keziah and Bart in purchasing my first property. I am an early 30s first-time homebuyer who is local to the area. I initially reached out to inquire about new builds, telling Keziah that I was only beginning my search and didn't think I would realistically purchase until the following year. She was very respectful of this and still offered to take my husband and I to look at properties, knowing our possible long timeline. When we spent a long afternoon together looking at properties, she educated us on possible market trends, which ultimately helped us narrow down our search to one area.

A few weeks later, a condo went back onto the market that checked many of our boxes. Keziah and Bart were immediately available to show us the property, educate us on the process, and advocate for us. They both worked so well with our lender and the seller's agent, providing clear and consistent communication. When things got mentally draining, they both were insightful enough to remind us to take our time in making these big decisions." -Britney Carbajal, Yelp Review 12/2024

"Looking for a new place to live can feel overwhelming, especially if you're moving across the country. The amount of research, negotiation, paperwork, stress and other factors can make it feel less like the life-defining time it is and more like a marathon of policies and waiting.

Keziah and Bart made the process so, so much smoother and easier—and even fun. We've worked with them for the past seven months, and throughout the entirety of that time (and up through now as I write this), they have been in constant contact. I think what I value most about them, though, is their advocacy for my family and me. I know they were putting in many hours on our behalf, and it's what makes them so exceptional. I never for a moment doubted they had our best interests at heart when they spoke with sellers' agents or called us about other listings when our first choice fell through. It's been a pleasure to work with people who are genuinely good human beings you can trust.

If you are moving to Ventura County, call them." Lauren and Gin Ando, Google Review, Purchase, 6/2025 

"We feel so grateful to have found Bart and Keziah to act as our agents in purchasing our home. They consistently went above and beyond what could reasonably be expected. They were always available to answer questions, manage anxieties and give excellent advice. They have always been respectful of our wants and desires and we felt truly listened to. At the critical moment they were able to reflect back our wishes and guide us into a beautiful home that fits our lifestyle and our future. I would recommend them without reservation. You couldn't find better agents, or people." --Cathy Patterson, Yelp Review, March 2025

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"Bart and Keziah are one of the most professional and empathetic real estate teams that we have ever worked with. Since we moved from the East Coast, they answered our unending set of questions both before and after all of the wildfires so that we could assess which community would be the best fit for us. Over nine long months they engaged with us and the builder of our new home so that we were updated on the status of the construction from the very beginning to the closing day. If you are considering an out of state move to California, Bart and Keziah are your go to real estate team." 

--Chris Chamberlain, Google Review, May 2025

"My family and I just completed a whirlwind move to Ventura with the help of Keziah & Bart. We contacted them in the Spring about our desire to move to Ventura and a ton of questions. Before we were even clients, Keziah and Bart took the time to really get to know us and help us figure out which neighborhoods we should target based on our needs. We are a family of 4 with two little kids, so we needed info on everything from schools, to community services, to public spaces and employement. We then came to the area and spent a day with them looking at neighborhoods and houses. They are both full of great info and experience, and I could tell they really wanted us to find the right spot for our family. A house popped up 2 weeks later that fit our checklist, and they worked very hard to help us get through the process and close the deal, even with several twists and turns along the way. Keziah's knowledge of appraising and home values in the area was incredibly helpful, and they guided us to an awesome deal, on a fantastic house and we are THRILLED to say the least. I would highly recommend Keziah and Bart to anyone looking in Ventura County."  --Annie Levitt Heller, Yelp Review, Aug, 2024

"I'm leo. Keziah and Bart Are definitely the best agent Ever. We are first home buyer. A lot of fresh things i don't know. keziah and bart was Answer every question of ours patiently.He showed us several houses, all of which introduced their advantages and disadvantages in detail. Explain the potential problems very honestly, for example, I offer the first house, but someone near that house deliberately scratched the car.They all explained it in detail.
We cancelled the offer for the first house.,They patiently helped us find the next house, Keziah and Bart Have very good communication skills, and help us communicate with the sell agent.particular, we have five offers competion for this house. Keziah and Bart They are so nice. Very responsible and very reliable. Communication is very smooth, I am very grateful to have such a great agent." --Leo Wu, Google Review, April 2024

"Wow!! Keziah and Bart were fantastic to work with!! I feel so grateful to have gotten them as my agents!! I found this house on Zillow and couldn't get into the website to see more without an agent. So I googled the location and Keziah had a video and tour of the entire property and location!! I called them and voila! I had an agent. I was remote and couldn't physically be there to check things out. Keziah and Bart went the extra mile and took videos of the actual house for me. Sent me measurements so I could have an idea of how big the rooms were. She advocated for me with the builder and even met up with me to go to the design center! Every step of the way they supported me through the process!!
And the best part was they shared in their earnings from the builder!! I got $5000 after the sale of the home!! Who does that??
I am so grateful that they have come into my lives. I highly recommend them if you need a real estate agent in Ventura county!!"-- Kathleen P, Yelp Review, Aug, 2024

"Bart and & Keziah are absolutely outstanding realtors and truly kind and genuine people. My husband and I worked with them to buy our very first home and we truly felt cared for throughout the whole process. They did not want to just help us buy a house. They helped us find a location and neighborhood that would really be a good fit for our family and future. They do their research; and not just behind a computer screen! They get out and explore communities to understand the area’s personality, amenities, and social demographic in addition to house styles and market details. When we looked at homes together, they took us out into local grocery stores and parks, and Keziah sparked conversations to introduce us to the locals and neighbors. This allowed us to ask questions about the area that could not be answered on a home-buying app or even by other realtors. We were getting honest responses from the actual people who lived there. That feedback was very valuable and helpful!
Bart and Keziah are very reliable, trustworthy, professional, available to contact and ask questions, and very communicative. We could not have asked for a better agent. If we ever sell or buy in the Ventura or greater-Ventura county area, we will definitely want to work with them again." --Amanda Gurrola, Yelp Review, Jan 8, 2024

"I had the pleasure of working with Keziah and Bart in purchasing my first property. I am an early 30s first-time homebuyer who is local to the area. I initially reached out to inquire about new builds, telling Keziah that I was only beginning my search and didn't think I would realistically purchase until the following year. She was very respectful of this and still offered to take my husband and I to look at properties, knowing our possible long timeline. When we spent a long afternoon together looking at properties, she educated us on possible market trends, which ultimately helped us narrow down our search to one area.

A few weeks later, a condo went back onto the market that checked many of our boxes. Keziah and Bart were immediately available to show us the property, educate us on the process, and advocate for us. They both worked so well with our lender and the seller's agent, providing clear and consistent communication. When things got mentally draining, they both were insightful enough to remind us to take our time in making these big decisions." -Britney Carbajal, Yelp Review 12/2024

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Your Review Questions Answered

Q: "What do past clients say about Bart and Keziah's honesty?"

A: Our clients consistently mention that we "tell them the cons, not just the pros" and "prevent costly mistakes by being completely honest about potential issues." Many say they chose us specifically because we gave them the unfiltered truth about properties and neighborhoods, even when it meant losing a potential sale.

Q: "Do Bart and Keziah really respond quickly?"

A: Yes - clients regularly mention our "constant contact" and "7 days a week availability." One recent review said we were "available to answer questions even late at night." We believe communication is key to reducing stress during what can be an overwhelming process.

Q: "What makes their service different from other Ventura County agents?"

A: Clients consistently say we "went well above and beyond expectations" and "put in many hours on their behalf." We're described as "advocates" rather than just agents, with reviews mentioning we "had their best interests at heart" even when deals fell through.

Q: "Are Bart and Keziah good negotiators?"

A: Our reviews mention successful negotiations and getting clients "the perfect home" even in competitive situations. We've helped clients win against cash offers and navigate complex transactions that other agents couldn't handle.

Q: "What do sellers say about their marketing?"

A: Sellers love our YouTube channel promotion (15,000-20,000 monthly views), professional photography, and comprehensive marketing strategy. They consistently mention selling faster and for better prices than expected.

Q: "Do they really know Ventura County neighborhoods?"

A: Clients mention our "insider knowledge" and that we "know the real details other agents don't share." Our 200+ neighborhood videos demonstrate deep local expertise that helps clients "feel like a local before they even move in."


We're Proud to be Trusted Advisors — Not Just Salespeople

Whether it's uncovering off-market opportunities, providing accurate market value analysis, or helping you feel like a local before you even move in, our goal is to make sure you're informed and supported every step of the way.

Here's what sets us apart:

  • Honesty First: We tell you the cons, not just the pros
  • Local Expertise: 200+ neighborhood videos showing the real story
  • Always Available: 7 days a week, even late at night
  • Proven Results: Clients consistently mention we exceeded expectations
  • Your Advocates: We fight for your best interests, not just a quick sale

Questions About Our Service?

Q: "How do I know if Bart and Keziah are the right agents for me?"

A: Read our reviews - they tell the real story. If you value honesty, local expertise, and agents who will advocate for your best interests (even when it's difficult), we're probably a good fit. If you want agents who just tell you what you want to hear, we're not.

Q: "What if I've had bad experiences with other agents?"

A: Many of our clients came to us after disappointing experiences with other agents. Our reviews consistently mention how we "went above and beyond" and "made the process smoother" compared to previous agents. We focus on clear communication and honest guidance.

Q: "Do you really work 7 days a week?"

A: Yes - real estate doesn't happen on a 9-5 schedule. Our clients mention our availability "even late at night" and "constant contact throughout the process." We believe being accessible reduces stress during major life transitions.

Q: "What do your reviews say about your results?"

A: Clients consistently mention getting "the perfect home," selling "faster than expected," and achieving "better prices" than anticipated. Our combination of honest guidance, local expertise, and comprehensive marketing delivers measurable results.

Professional Certifications & Credentials

We're certified in:

ABR® – Accredited Buyer’s Representative

SRES® – Seniors Real Estate Specialist

RSPS – Resort & Second Home Property Specialist

✅ Licensed California Real Estate Agents
Keziah Aaliyah – CA DRE #02157683
Bart Potter – CA DRE #02157874
🔎 Search our license at dre.ca.gov

 

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