Who we serve
Owners and investors, owner users, tenants and landlords, hospitality and tasting rooms, retail and professional office, light industrial and flex, land for development.
What we do
Buyer representation with search, outreach, and deal screening
Seller representation with positioning, pricing, and targeted outreach
Leasing for tenants and landlords, from tour to signed document
Financing guidance, lender introductions, and packaging support
1031 exchange strategy, replacement screening, and timing control
Site selection and entitlement guidance in the Valley
Why Black Oak
Dual licensed broker and lender, which keeps your deal realistic from day one
Local board and review experience, so you avoid costly mistakes
Hands on negotiation, so you win on terms as well as price
Clear numbers and documents that make decisions easy for partners
Featured areas
Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Los Alamos, Ballard, Buellton, Santa Barbara wine country
Five step process
Fast discovery call, ten to fifteen minutes
Needs and numbers, confirm target size, use, timing, and budget
Search and short list, on and off market, weekly updates
Tours, offers, negotiation, due diligence plan with dates
Closing and move in support, vendors and checklists
Common questions
Do you work with owners or tenants
Both. We represent buyers and sellers, tenants and landlords. We confirm fit and then provide a clear agreement before we start.
What locations do you cover
The Santa Ynez Valley and nearby cities. Regular work in Solvang, Los Olivos, Los Alamos, Santa Ynez, Ballard, Buellton, and Santa Barbara wine country.
Can you help with financing
Yes. We provide guidance, lender introductions, and packaging help. You keep full choice of lender.
How do you charge
Representation fees are custom to the assignment and the market. We explain who pays and when before we begin.
How fast can we start
Same day discovery call. A typical search can start within one to two business days.
Do you handle 1031 exchanges
Yes. We help you plan the timeline, screen replacements, and coordinate with your accommodator and tax team.
Do you represent both sides in the same deal
We can, when both parties agree in writing and the assignment is a fit. We will be transparent before any decision.
Can you help with special uses like hospitality or sport clubs
Yes. We screen ceiling height, parking, power, water, zoning, and use permits, then guide you to sites that can work.
Contact
Cristopher Lapp, Principal
Office: (805) 538‑6044
Cell: (310) 612‑0040
Email: cris@blackoakhomeservices.com
Compliance
California DRE 01093529
NMLS 337876 and 337660