Compass First - Santa Barbara, California

Jerry T.

As someone who was looking to buy a business and navigate the complex world of real estate, I was fortunate enough to have the expert team at Compass First by my side every step of the way.

From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted with professionalism and warmth. The staff at Compass First, Inc. are not just knowledgeable, they genuinely care about their clients. They took the time to understand my needs, concerns, and goals, and tailored their services accordingly.

The expertise of their business broker, Matt Olufs, is unmatched. He has an in-depth understanding of the market, providing valuable insights and guidance throughout the entire process. They are honest, reliable, and trustworthy – qualities that are invaluable when dealing with significant financial transactions. I felt confident and secure in their hands, knowing that they had my best interests at heart.

If you are in need of a business broker or real estate services in California, look no further than Compass First, Inc. Their professionalism, expertise, and exceptional customer service make them the top choice in the industry. I am very grateful for their assistance and would recommend them to anyone without hesitation.

Thank you, Compass First, Inc., for making my business and real estate dreams a reality. You have truly earned my trust and respect.

bill C.

Matt has been helping me buy and sell businesses in the Santa Barbara area for close to 10 years now. He has represented me in purchasing 3 businesses and selling 3 businesses. Matt goes above and beyond as a broker. I had trouble with the city regarding one of my businesses and Matt came to my rescue and went to several meetings, speaking on my behalf, and helped me navigate through the bureaucracy. When it came time to sell that business, Matt worked with a buyer to get approved for an SBA loan to get the deal done. I am telling you its way 'above and beyond' the service he offers his clients. Since I have known Matt he has accomplished receiving his law degree at night while running his successful and busy brokerage. We would not want to be represented by anyone other than Matt. It you read this Matt, I truly can not THANK YOU enough.

Wayne R.

I have been using Matt with multiple business scenarios of mine for almost a year now. He is a consummate professional and goes above and beyond his fiduciary duties to me as his client. I would highly recommend his brokerage and legal services for any of your business needs whether big or small. He is the broker and lawyer who becomes part of your family to protect and nourish all of your business endeavors.

Kourtney W.

I have purchased two businesses from Compass First in the last three years and have had a great experience both times. The office is extremely professional and very patient with beginning business owners. Matt helped me immensely with my diligence and loan process. I probably wouldn't have been able to accomplish the purchases without him.

Patrick H. (. H.

I have worked with Matt for a number of years now and continue to be amazed by his ability to make the most difficult transactions appear easy. He works very well with bankers and the finance teams, but his ability to negotiate with difficult landlords on business transfers makes selecting Matt from a buyer or seller perspective a sound business choice.

Phillip W.

If you are in need of a commercial real estate agent, Matt is your guy! He has great knowledege and understanding of the market place. He has brokered numerous deals and leases for me over the years and has always gotten the Job done!

Brandon R.

My wife and I have worked with Mr. Olufs for over 3 years now and cannot speak highly enough about our experiences. Mr. Olufs has successfully assisted us in a multitude of endeavors including but not limited to navigating the bureaucracy of our local municipality, purchasing real estate and hospitality businesses, negotiating real estate leases, and to working with our local liquor license agency. Mr. Olufs has maintained his friendly yet professional demeanor throughout our collaborations, and would recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer, liquor license broker, commercial real estate expert, and/or hospitality business expert.

Tod L.

After a positive initial conversation, we supplied tax returns, business and revenue information. He followed up, confirming receipt of our documents, and told us he would get back with us.

So we waited. After a week or two of no contact, we contacted him. Nothing. Tried again. Zero response. Now it's been months, and we haven't heard from him.

Completely unprofessional. Even if you can't do anything for us, or if you won't want to work with us for whatever reason, the professional thing to do is respond. In retrospect, I'm glad we found out the easy way how Matt behaves when he has no use for you. It probably saved us a lot of anxiety in the long run.

UPDATE: Wow, after I posted my critical review, 6 positive reviews popped up, all in the span of a day or two. Matt must have figured out how to use a phone.