Rick Sawyer's experience and knowledge of the Hollister Ranch is extensive. He has had access to the Hollister Ranch since 1968, prior to the land becoming a subdivision. Rick lived on the Ranch from 1971-72, employed with the first agricultural cattle grazing operations of the new subdivision. His duties included riding herd on 3,000 head of cattle and helping the original Hollister Ranch Broker while working with 80 head of horses. At that time, buyers were shown parcels by horseback. In 1973 Rick kept beehives on the Ranch and started Hollister Ranch Honey Company.  He purchased his first parcel in 1979. He is constantly involved with the Hollister Ranch Owners Association.  Since 1984, Rick has been full -time in real estate selling Hollister Ranch parcels.

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      Rick's family has been active with Natural Resource Exploration and the ranching business since the early 1930's which has given him the foundation for his real estate career. While employed in the construction industry in the 1970's, Rick accumulated valuable experience relating to home building and land use. By 1974, he created Hollister Ranch Honey Company and then built Santa Barbara Honey Company, producing and distributing local beehive products.  In 1986, Rick was awarded "Realtor of the Year" by the Lompoc Valley Board of Realtors. In 1988, Rick earned his California Broker's Licence and operates Sawyer Real Estate. He is considered an expert for home, land & ranch sales in Santa Barbara County, and a specialist in Hollister Ranch properties. Rick has been a consistent multi-million dollar producer since entering the real estate profession in 1984.

       Born in Santa Monica, CA, Rick moved to the Santa Ynez Valley in 1966.  In 1970 he graduated from Midland School, a local boarding school.  Rick attended The United States International University, Stanford University and UC Santa Barbara where he specialized in English and Film Studies. His book, Within the Shells, was published in 1972.

        Today Rick lives on the Hollister Ranch and in Santa Barbara.