Michelle Heckman

Michelle Heckman is driven by a simple but powerful goal: to deliver exceptional real estate service while building lasting relationships. Known for her calm, solutions-driven approach, she prioritizes clear communication, minimizes stress, and upholds a high standard of excellence from the first conversation to the final signature.

With more than 20 years of experience immersed in the luxury real estate market of Montecito and Santa Barbara, Michelle brings deep industry knowledge and a seasoned perspective to every client relationship. She has played a key role on high-performing teams responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in luxury sales, serving a sophisticated, global clientele. In 2024, she joined forces with Jon Perkins at The Locale Group at Compass in Montecito, a dynamic partnership rooted in integrity, collaboration, and community impact.

Real estate isn’t just Michelle’s profession — it’s her passion. She is deeply committed to serving others and guiding clients with expert insight, thoughtful strategy, and unwavering advocacy. Her work is grounded in core values of professionalism, integrity, creativity, tenacity, and diligence, ensuring a fresh, client-focused approach in an ever-evolving market.

At home, life is full and lively. Michelle is the wife of a retired Santa Barbara County Deputy Fire Chief (originally from England), the mom of an active teenage daughter with dual citizenship, and the proud owner of a beloved rescue “super-mutt,” Winston. As a family, they love to travel and take full advantage of the Central Coast lifestyle — from Masters swimming at Los Baños and hiking local trails to e-biking, beach volleyball, sunset walks, al fresco dining, and live music. It’s no surprise Santa Barbara consistently ranks among the best places to live for quality of life — and Michelle feels grateful every day to call it home.