Steve Epstein, CRS, GRI, SRES, SFR, CDPE, DRE# 994429, is a highly experienced and accomplished real estate professional in the greater Santa Barbara area since 1988.

Throughout his career, Steve has excelled as a top producer, consistently ranking within the top 10 agents out of around 1,400 agents.

He specializes in a wide range of services including the preservation, marketing, and disposition of REO properties, estate properties, architectural properties, beachfront properties, condominiums, and second/vacation homes.

With a strong background in helping banks and lenders manage, maintain, and liquidate their REO properties, Steve founded the Santa Barbara REO Team in 1990, successfully closing nearly 500 REO properties over the years.

In addition to REO properties, he also handles estate sales, probate sales, administration of wills, bankruptcies, estates, condos, beachfront properties, new construction, ranch and horse properties, and general residential properties.

Steve has an impressive track record of over 2,200 closed transactions, underscoring his extensive experience and expertise in the real estate industry.

His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate from the California Department of Real Estate, a Bachelor's Degree in Theatrical Design from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and additional studies at Santa Barbara City College and Santa Barbara High School.

Steve has been actively involved in various organizations, notably serving as the Director of REO Services and Realtor/Senior Partner at The Epstein Partners within Keller Williams Real Estate Santa Barbara/Montecito.

Prior to his current roles, he held positions at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and Coldwell Banker, where he focused on REO services.

With a dedicated support team, Steve ensures that all clients receive exceptional service and attention to detail, making him a trusted and reliable real estate professional in the region.