Heritage barn interior at a country property

Buying in Sonoma County + Marin

See the whole property.

Steve uses local context, construction fluency and clear offer terms to help clients understand more than the listing sheet and consider whether the property and the decision fit.

Buyer representation

See more than the listing sheet.

Condition, construction, rural systems and terms, explained plainly so you can decide without being pushed.

Share the locations, property type, budget, timing and diligence questions that matter. Steve can help define a practical search before individual properties start driving the conversation.

Condition

Condition and systems.

Steve organizes the visible condition, likely systems questions, inspection findings, and practical tradeoffs. He read buildings for a living, in the trades and then as an engineer, before he ever read contracts.

Steve is extremely knowledgeable about home construction and what to look for when reviewing a property
Jasper & Kelsey G. · Buyer

His background in construction helped give context to each unique home
Timothy M. · Buyer

He provided us with knowledge of the property and had a great attention to detail
Philip W. · Buyer

Context

Property context.

Steve applies a different diligence lens to country acreage, older homes, investment property, and conventional residential purchases.

Steve did a lot of research on the old permits and agreements
Dustin · Buyer

Steve designed and negotiated the deal in a way that protected my interests
Sharon H. · Buyer

He made an effort to show us a wide variety of properties within our price range
Taylor and Nick C. · Buyer

Terms

Terms in context.

Steve considers price alongside contingencies, timing, financing, possession, disclosures, and what can be identified in a negotiation.

The home needed some repairs and Steve made sure I was compensated.
Jamal · Buyer

Steve was phenomenal with negotiating the price of my new home
Suzanne · Buyer

His ability to manage sensitive details and advocate for us was invaluable
Kyle & Joce M. · Buyer

The two-minute version

Tell Steve what you're looking for.

Areas, budget range, timing, and what matters most. He will tell you honestly what the market can deliver and define a practical search before listings start driving the decisions.

707-364-6983 · call or text steve@steve-re.com

Clear counsel, including "wait" when waiting serves you.

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Start with what you are looking for.

Share the locations, property type, budget, timing and diligence questions that matter.

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