STEVEN’S JOURNEY
Steven grew up in Houston before studying at Texas A&M University where he graduated with degrees in Finance and Management. During this time, two courses – Real Estate and Business Law, profoundly impacted him and sparked the journey that he continues until this day. Steven moved to the Bay Area in 1999 to pursue his California dream.
STEVEN’S LEGAL CAREER
Steven attended University of San Francisco School of Law where he graduated near the top of his class. He practiced law for 20 years with many brilliant legal minds at some of the world’s biggest international law firms. Prior to becoming a realtor, he represented individuals, public agencies, and Fortune 500 companies in complex litigation involving diverse practice areas such as products liability, labor and employment, real estate, and commercial litigation.
STEVEN’S SKILLS
During his career as a litigation attorney, Steven acquired invaluable skills that seamlessly translate to the world of real estate.- Client Service – He understands that clients deserve top notch sophisticated competent representation from their agent.
- Expertise – Whether in the legal arena or advising a client about a real estate transaction, it requires in-depth understanding of the issues, facts, and circumstances to proceed with informed confidence.
- Attention to Detail – All deals, whether contracts, real estate transactions, or complex legal negotiations, require appreciation for even the smallest detail to ensure a smooth transaction.
- Advocacy – Steven gained extensive experience in courtrooms, arbitrations, depositions, and negotiations being a zealous advocate for the interests of his clients.
- Negotiating – Steven is a savvy seasoned negotiator that has negotiated deals worth millions of dollars throughout his career. He understands it takes knowledge, building relationships, timing, and leverage to complete a successful negotiation.
- Wisdom – He has developed keen intuition in guiding clients through challenging situations to accomplish their goals through practical and creative solutions.
- Communication – Steven learned a key for any agent is to set forth clear and concise options so a client can make informed decisions weighing the pros and cons of each option.
STEVEN’S BAY AREA ROOTS
Steven understands the housing decisions facing many of his clients as the Bay Area offers such a broad array of housing options. He lived in San Francisco for a decade, before moving to Oakland for 13 years, and finally settled through the tunnel to Danville. Steven is involved in the community and especially loves volunteering to coach his kids’ teams in youth sports – especially soccer, basketball, and Little League baseball.
STEVEN’S PASSION FOR REAL ESTATE
Steven has always followed the real estate market and provided advice and guidance to friends and family in their real estate pursuits. Steven has personally purchased residential as well as investment properties – including short term and long term rentals – in various places such as San Francisco, Oakland, Danville, South Lake Tahoe, and Texas. During his journey, Steven realized through his personal experiences with real estate that he could bring immense value to his clients in their real estate pursuits. Recently, Steven pursued his passion for real estate with the goal of helping others thrive in real estate by joining the world’s largest real estate group at Keller Williams.