In the world of insanely crazy markets you really need someone who knows what they are doing. It's hard to buy real estate in the Bay Area and if you don't use a realtor who knows his craft you will get left behind. The wife and I were in the market to upgrade our home after 10 years in our old house and Steve was our realtor. We drug him all over looking at countless houses and made an offer on one finally. Steve kept us grounded didn't just let us blindly throw crazy offer at it and we missed out. It was hard , the emotional roller coaster was taxing. He knew exactly how to help us through that and keep our vision clear. He took us to many more homes we found another that was even better than the last one. Let's get crazy we said, blow everyone out of the water. Steve kept us grounded again and we made an offer. We got a steal, it was everything we wanted with a huge yard and we didn't way over pay. That was not the end, we had to get to closing and let me tell you what. He held our hand through the entire process and even helped us move. Well you can bet we gave him our old house to sell. Steve showed up daily while I got it ready to help make sure I did what I had to so we could maximize profit. We had hoped to get over 800 for our old house and we got over 1 mil. I know not every story will be so incredibly good but your chances are so much better when you use a realtor who is good. I have referred him to friends since and he has made them fans. Not only do you get local knowledge from a guy who has life long roots in Livermore but you get a realtor with a heart. Steve actually cares about you and wants to see you get all your dreams. He isn't just about the money but the service, the experience and the end result for his client. The energy level that he brings day one will be the same energy level he brings at closing , or moving day. All in all you get what you pay for , and in some cases you get more. With Steve you get more, and when it comes to the most expensive purchase you will ever make you would be a fool not to use Steve! read more

Steve was able to get my house SOLD during one of the most challenging periods of recent home sales history in late 2022. The contract terms were favorable for me even in a shifting market where other agents were throwing in the towel and just dropping prices. He provides very professional and direct, consistent, communication to his clients and holds their hand through the entire process. Working with Steve felt like a team sport, we debated strategies, if something needed adjustment at the home I would make it happen & if I needed him to make accommodations on the sales, marketing side he made it happen. I would recommend Steve if you want to get your house sold in a way that makes YOU feel comfortable you are in control. read more

We have known Steve for quite awhile as a friend. When it was time to sell our home using him was a no brainer. He is a great guy so we were expecting a good experience but we got much more. He really knows what helps to attract buyers, what could be a waste of money and time as well as what upgrades are the most attractive to different types of buyers. Steve was really great at giving us thoughtful and on occasion very pointed advice, but always in the sincere interest in obtaining for us the best price for our home. But at the same time he always listened to our opinions as well as our concerns and when we disagreed on how aggressive to price the listing he did as we asked. When our first buyers backed out he kept us positive, and devised a strategy to keep our listing "fresh". It obviously worked since we received a much higher offer the second time around. Anyone who works with Steve is fortunate to have him on their side. In this crazy market Steve really knows how to navigate the complexities to his client's advantage. read more

If you are serious about buying a home in the Bay Area and more specifically, Livermore, Steve is the realtor you need. He is extremely professional, prompt, honest and will work hard to help you find a home. He helped my husband and I find and purchase our dream home in an extremely competitive market in less than 3 months that was within our budget. Our transaction and closing were difficult as the seller was overseas but Steve kept us updated and fought to make everything right for us. If only everyone had this level of grit and integrity! I highly recommend and encourage anyone looking for a realtor to call Steve. read more

We found via Yelp, when we started shopping for houses and there was this one house that we really liked. Steve wanted commitment from us, however my husband asked him to get all the details that he could for "that" specific house. Its funny, that when we decided to buy that house, Steve advised us out of buying, but still appreciated our opinions, and boy was he right! We were just wowed with this house, but practically it wouldn't have worked for us. From then onward, every weekend we would go house shopping with him. In fact, Steve volunteered to see "short listed" houses for us, so we wouldn't have to commute for 45 min to see too many houses that were are just A-okay. He even took good care of my troublesome monsters (my 2 kids) during the house viewing, so we can just focus on the homes. He also took videos of some homes and texted us. This week, we closed the deal on our "dream home". Throughout the whole process, Steve's team communicated with us, with clear & concise information. He also advised us while putting up an offer on our dream home. He never forced an amount or a home onto us. He always coached us and guided us while looking for homes. He didn't come across as an impatient agent just trying to make some money. In fact, a few homes that we looked, he never even liked them, although I did :-) He's that kind of an honest and frank person. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone who's looking for an agent who is hardworking, trustworthy, reliable, candid, who's NOT pushy and has an awesome team, who will help you at every juncture of the close process. read more

Steve was great to work with. He knows his market and gets right down to business. My house sold very quickly and I would definitely call on him again if I need a realtor. read more

Steve Eveleth helped me sell my home so quickly and effortlessly this past summer. He was professional, kind, and listened to my concerns as we went through the process. I highly recommend Steve with RE/MAX! read more

Just closed on my purchase with Steve. Steve's attention to details and communication throughout the transaction was outstanding. I always felt he had things handled and on top of it. And post close help with existing with tenants, leases, move outs, etc was a life saver. Can't thank him enough for all his help. read more

There are several keys to a successful real estate sale. Here are some of these factors, in no particular order. One element is realizing that the value of a property is what someone will pay for it, not what you think it's worth. Another is that you need to separate yourself emotionally from the property in order to be able to prepare it for sale successfully. A third is choosing the right agent - someone with whom you can see eye to eye, with whom you will not have a personality clash, who will help you choose the proper asking price based on his or her knowledge and evaluation of the local market, and who will negotiate the best deal for you when offers are made. We are realists. We already knew that a home is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. In fact (and here I'm going to digress - bear with me), I knew a couple who had retired and were ready to relocate to their dream home in another state. They had picked out their retirement destination. But they refused to sell their home "until someone was willing to pay us what it's worth." They never sold it, and eventually they both passed away. That was quite a lesson, and I hope those of you who read this take it as food for thought if you are of the "pay us what it's worth" mindset. How long are you willing to wait? Then there's the "fix-up/shine-up" process. Almost every home needs at least a little bit of preparation before it can be marketed (unless you're selling it "as is"). Of course, you don't want to spend a dollar to get back fifty cents on the sale. A good agent can help you make those decisions: which remedial projects will get you the most bang for your buck? That solid-oak mantel that you installed? It's out of style now. If the agent and the stager recommend that you have it painted white, LET THEM DO IT, even if it's not to your taste. Why? Because you're not the one buying the house. It's essential that you consciously detach your emotions from the house. We did extensive research prior to choosing Steve as our sales agent for our home of 23 years. We read many online reviews of local agents. Several looked like good possibilities and had similar numbers of stellar ratings. But Steve was the only one who had taken the time to post YouTube videos talking about common buyer and seller issues and how he would handle them. It gave us an opportunity to "see" his personality. He seemed like a good fit for us right out of the gate. We wanted someone who was a go-getter, someone enthusiastic and energetic, someone who would help us move our house quickly. At our first meeting in November, we laid out our plans and asked him for advice: Did he think we should sell our California home in the spring or wait until the summer? He was decisive from the start: Sell in the spring because that's the hottest time for the real estate market. We then discussed the various things we would need to accomplish to prepare the home for sale. The next evening, he came back and brought his stager, Lindsay Guma. We revisited the items on the prepare-for-sale list, and Lindsay agreed with Steve on some and vetoed others. We agreed on a budget. Between the two of them, they had referrals for contractors to accomplish all of the work. We next met with Steve in January after we had signed a contract for the purchase of our new home in Arizona. We signed a sales contract with Steve at that time and thereafter commenced the remedial work necessary to prepare the house for sale. AND THEN ALONG CAME COVID-19. And then the Alameda County Board of Realtors said: "Do you want to sell your house? YOU MUST MOVE OUT PERMANENTLY. No one can visit your house until you do." And so we moved into an extended-stay hotel. Our house went on the market at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, for $875K, beautifully staged by Lindsay. It looked NOTHING like "our" house. It looked like a model home. (We looked at the "competition" on Zilllow, and it was readily apparent which houses had been professionally staged and which had not. It made a world of difference. If you're wondering whether staging is "worth it," trust me - SPEND THE MONEY. You can really tell.) Within two hours, we had our first. On Monday evening, we chose from among six written offers. We accepted an excellent offer for $930K - $55K over the asking price. We chalk this up to Steve's savvy negotiating skills at the most crucial time in the entire process. Most realtor-client relationships last probably about three months. This one has lasted seven and a half months. Steve has been a consistently good communicator, completely transparent every step of the way, straightforward with respect to what has been expected of us, and clear about what needed to be accomplished. He did all this with good humor even when we were frustrated. We cannot recommend him highly enough, and we would 100% hire him again if we were selling or buying another property in this area. read more

Steve is a very effective and efficient realtor. I was selling my father's house, a difficult sale because it was a real fixer and being sold 'as is'. I accepted an all cash offer in 5 days and it closed 11 days after that. The closing process was very easy and stress free. Steve is very well connected and knowledgeable about the Livermore area, so he was able to set up various home inspections very quickly. He explained everything very well and was transparent about pricing, how the process of selling a house works, what we needed to do (and didn't need to do) to prepare the house, and the expected timeline, as well as who would be most likely to be the buyer of the house (an investor who will repair it and remodel it for resale) and what a fair price would be. He kept me apprised of every step via text, emails and phone calls. I highly recommend Steve. read more

Steve was a great resource for us, we just closed our first house with him. As first time home buyers we were new to the process, and also using an FHA loan. All of this in a very competitive market. We expected to take shots at it all summer and close on something that would be a good little fixer upper, if we were lucky, but we ended up in a perfect little house that was move-in ready. Steve was there every step of the way. He knows all the local agents and is very familiar with the market. This gave us an advantage, and on top of that Steve was very proactive in getting us in to see the homes we liked. A few times there was no open house, but Steve met with the homeowners and managed to get us in on our timeline. He's very responsive, always ready to help, and has a great network in the Tri-Valley. I'd personally recommend him to our friends and family. Call him up. read more

Recently I had dealings with this realtor and found him to be evasive, rude and outright distrustful. His information and follow through was conflicting which lead me to believe this in a man not to be trusted. With numerous of other choices out there in the real estate market I could not recommend this person. read more

Thank you so much Steve, we had a long ride but it was so worth it. Yes, Steve has been our agent to find a home for 2+ years, we had 2 kids since we went to the first house showing with him. We started being really serious about buying in the last year and Steve was always available and very knowledgeable about the Livermore real estate market. In this crazy 2020 house market, he guided us through the hoops of buying our first home. When we got our house, he helped us with his broker contact to secure our loan and get the house inspected and ready for us to move in. We had a great experience with Steve and we highly recommend him if you need to buy or sell your house. read more

I cannot say enough about Steve Eveleth and his expertise in helping me find a home. Steve really took the time to pre-qualified me, and then helped me find the perfect home! He was so patient with me and all of the particulars of my needs. He alway's answer all of my questions (i had tons of them). He was right there with all the last minute details too! I don't know what i would have done without him. Steve Eveleth, your a "Dynamo" Demmy Crompton (Livermore Home Owner) read more

When we were ready to put our house up for sale we had about 4-5 agents that came highly recommended and Steve was on that list. Our objective was to find the person that would not only sell the house fast and for the best possible offer, but someone that had values, a personality and work ethic that meshed with us. Out of the gates, on the phone portion of the interview process i was immediately impressed with Steve. He was transparent, personable and genuine. Some agents were turned off by the selection process we took to ensure we found the right fit. Steve rose to the occasion and started sending relevant information right away even before our presentation meeting and us selecting him. It was his proactive attitude and savvy business nature that after meeting all the agents and spending some time together that we felt he would be the best candidate for the job. And yes, we are in a hot sellers market and yes, the house was fresh out of an amazing renovation by American Custom Contractors...BUT it is still so important to select the right agent that can bring interested qualified buyers, is respected among his real estate peers and has the expertise to talk with the buyer's agents to lead them to writing the best offers. And that is EXACTLY what steve did!! From the desktop appraisal he ordered to ensure our listing price was as agressive as possible since our home was a bit unique when it came to the comps to the well designed staging of the home (Your Home Arrangements) combined with the photographer (Mountain House photography) that produced amazing photos... Everything was top notch! Steve even went above and beyond with the brochures and flyers that provided the home with that elegant marketing touch. And when it came to social media and a strong online presence he came with many years experience and knew exactly what it would take to get the multiple offers (on what turned out to be close to a million dollar home) and drive a fast close. We were blessed to list the home and after 1st open house weekend accept a solid offer (WELL OVER ASKING!!) that could not have been written any cleaner based strongly on Steve's reccomendations to the buyer's agent. Steve was instrumental in making sure everything flowed smoothly from start to finish and we couldn't be happier with the end result! Highly reccomend giving Steve a call if you are looking to buy or sell... He's the guy you want representing you and your home!! read more

Steve is nothing short of amazing! He helped us buy our home in Livermore 7 years ago and when we were ready to sell it we didnt hesitate to contact him again. We had renters the last year and they didnt treat our home very well. Steve came in and cleaned it up and made every transaction seamless. Thank you Steve!! read more

We started off the process of selling our house with a different listing agent and it was a NIGHTMARE! While still dealing with that agent, I found Steve's utube videos. I was immediately impressed by his knowledge of the market and involvement in the community. During our first conversation, Steve really listened to my concerns about continuing to trying to sell our home, a deadline we were facing with being in contract on another home and he provided realistic expectations of what the process would be if we continued. By this time my husband was totally jaded by the real estate industry as a whole, but Steve even turned his opinion around. Steve's communication, customer service and market knowledge is superb. We knew that he was in our corner and constantly had our best interests in mind. I would 100% recommend Steve to all my family and friends. read more

Steve is one of the most dedicated, hard-working agents that I have ever met. As a licensed California Real Estate broker, and an investor, I have worked with many different agents, and can say that Steve is top-notch. Always returns your emails/phone calls right away, and always keeps you in the loop of what is going on. Lastly, I recently had a real estate need outside CA (buying property in NV) and intuitively turned to Steve for a connection over there. He went above and beyond on this favor I asked him - putting me in touch with a loan agent, a fellow Realtor, and making sure everything was going smoothly along the way. I cannot thank him enough! read more

Steve is a class act and very knowledgeable about the Livermore market. He is professional, down to earth, and extremely easy to work with. We just closed on our new home and I couldn't be happier. Highly recommend him if you are looking for a realtor! read more

Steve is my favorite east bay Realtor. Why? I am an Insurance agency owner of 20 years now so I deal with realtors quite often. Many of which I wont refer to because of how shady so many of them are. We all know this. But Steve is different. Not only is he straight up but he is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He does what's right for his clients. He is also a huge contributor to his community and he really has a great heart. I know his clients are happy when it's move in time. Steve, thank you for representing with such class. read more

I chose Steve as our agent to list our home because I wanted (read required) that our agent be as obsessed about selling our home as I was. There are literally hundreds of agents in Livermore, and sometimes I question why people go with their aunt's best friend's sister to handle a transaction that at times is upwards of a million dollars! From the day we decided to work together, Steve was 110% on the ball about everything. I can't stand when I have to remind people I do business with to do this or do that. In a rare turn, Steve was more on top of the process than I was. He was always a step ahead - well prepared, well coordinated, and hungry to get after it. If you think it's worth losing $10-20K when you sell your home to list with your Grandma's third cousin's step-sister who knows someone from her church - go for it. If you want the best, pick Steve. read more

Inquired about renting a house for short term while looking to buy. Asking standard questions I wanted to confirm the price vs. the square footage. He was absolutely rude! steve raised his voice, did not answer my question then hung up!! Because of his arrogant, abusive and harsh verbiage and attitude, I will NEVER use him nor Remax Accord for my home purchase!!! read more

Two years ago, I responded to a craigslist ad about a lease to own property. Over the next two years, after many many emails, and texts, lots of questions and concerns, a cancer diagnosis that almost eliminated home ownership as an option all together, our journey has finally come to an end. Steve Eveleth did everything in his power to make us home owners. He never gave up on us, no matter how rough our road got. Thank you Steve, for being the best realtor in Livermore, and for being an all around great guy! I mean, how many realtors out there show up to your childs cancer fundraiser, and bring him a juicer to try and help him beat the beast!!! You were brought into our lives for a reason. Thank you so much for seeing this through for us, and thank you for tolerating all my ranting and panicking! You kept me grounded through this, and thats not easy to do! You and Claudia, as well as your support team, are truly the best. I can't say it enough, Thank you! Signed, Angie Denton, NEW HOME OWNER!! Yey!!! read more

Steve helped me with the sale of my house in Livermore. I was selling a house due to a divorce and Steve was very patient with myself and my ex to get the property sold. Communication was great and he walked us through the process every step of the way. He helped with getting rid of contents and staging of the house. I would highly recommend Steve for all your realtor needs. read more

Steve may be a good "sellers agent" but he is not a good buyers agent. I had used him recently and his "sneaky" business tactics..(for example : he wanted to charge me , yes me , $500 for writing up the agreement. He said he uses a contractor to do this job and she has to be paid irrespective of whether we win the bid or not. I think he is just lazy and wants to make money without doing much work. needless to say, I dumped him, went to another broker and bought a home in Pleasanton.! read more

Awesome Realtor. I have referred many friends to Steve and they have always come back extremely happy. I've personally used Steve for various real estate questions and advice and will use him for any sale or purchase in the future. Highly recommend him. read more

When we were relocating from out of town we met with Steve to get a better feel for Livermore. He spent a day with us showing us houses in the different neighborhoods and what they had to offer. He was incredibly knowledgable, helpful and up front. We ended up buying outside the area he worked in but I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area. read more

We would strongly recommend Steve to any potential clients. We were interested in buying but did not have a short term deadline, and wanted the right combination of price, location, and home features. Steve struck the right balance between keeping the process moving forward, patience, and persistence. While some realtors can get pushy or impatient, Steve was always respectful of our needs and wishes, while at the same time keeping market realities in the forefront. His concern is for the client - not just to close a sale. He advised against considering an offer on several homes, knowing they didn't fit our needs. We completely trusted that he had our best interests at heart. He was responsive and available - in person, on the phone, and by email. He reworked his schedule several times to be able to show us a property. He has a tremendous knowledge of the local market, especially Livermore. He's very tuned in to the complete range of sales in today's market - regular, bank owned, short sales, etc, and how each of those impacts the sales process. He also brings a range of expertise that's rare in the realtor world. You may have seen the TV show "Property Brothers", where one brother is a realtor and another a home renovator. Steve is like both rolled into one. He can look at a home that needs some renovation, assess its potential, know what can be done, roughly how much it will cost, and what it will mean to the value of the home. He can quickly gauge the overall quality of construction and any improvements, and identify potential problem areas. He also exhibits great relationship skills, not only with his clients, but others in the process (agents, buyers/sellers). His interactions are not forced or phony, but based on a genuine respect for all involved. He's always friendly, personable, and a pleasure to work with. read more

We found Steve on Yelp while looking to purchase an investment property in Livermore. Steve was very quick to respond within minutes of our inquiry. He listened to our needs , budget and we relied heavily on his knowledge specifically of Livermore where we wanted to buy in. We did most of our home searching online first before we set up a house shopping date so as soon as we narrowed down 5-6 properties Steve would set them up and meet us at the properties. From emails , texts, questions , house shopping appointment times, even last minute stuff Steve was on it. If he couldn't accommodate something last minute he had his associates on top on everything. We ultimately ended up putting off buying anything for a few months but will absolutely circle back to work with Steve if we decide to buy in Livermore. Great 5 stay service, Yelp was right about Steve . Highly recommended for a great Livermore agent! read more

Steve had shown us several homes in Livermore and I have to say we were very impressed by his vast amount of knowledge for the entire Tri-Valley. He told us which areas have the best schools, lowest crime rates, and the areas that have the most potential to build equity. The level of professionalism and experience really shines through when you're working with Steve. I highly recommend you talk to Steve, if you are planning on buying or selling your home in the Tri-Valley. read more

I had the pleasure of having Steve as my realtor and represent me in selling my home and buying another. He has great energy and passion on what he does. He is very responsive and would respond to your calls, texts or emails day or night. He is a hard worker and goes above and beyond to represent you. I was amazed by his ability to negotiate and do "what it takes" to get the deal closed. Steve is an expert on real estate market and provides with you all the options and lets you make the decision. He is not the type of a realtor who would push you to make a quick decision. My wife and I are so glad that we went with him as selling and buying home in this market can be quite stressful and you would someone great (like Steve) to guide you along the way. I highly recommend Steve to anyone planning to buy or sell their home. read more

Steve is great! We have used him on a previous purchase and a recent sale of our house. His energy is great and his knowledge and advice was very helpful during each process. We will definatley use him in any future real estate transactions read more

Steve is very professional and a pleasure to work with. He never pressures you and always shares his honest opinion and knowledge. I like how he is a local expert! I would recommend Steve for any of your real estate needs. I very much enjoyed working with him! read more

Steve was wonderful every step of the way during our first time home buying experience. He seems dedicated, genuine and caring, with a wealth of knowledge in his field. I trust our investment in his hands completely and will continue doing business with him in the future. read more

My fiancé and I were first time home buyers looking for nice starter place in the expensive market of the bay area, Livermore to be exact. We heard about Steve through people we have met and also very positive reviews online. We absolutely lucked out because we could not have found a more engaged, knowledgeable, and friendly realtor. This guys lives and breathes real estate. As soon as a house became available, sometimes even before it hit the market, we were informed. He made sure we saw places in our price range with features we were looking for. After several viewings, and with buyers throwing cash offers above the asking price on the table, he continued to be persistent in the market and guide us in our search. There was an area my fiancé and I really liked but the only units available were far above our price range or too much work needed to be put in. Without hesitation, Steve printed out flyers informing the neighborhood that he had buyers interested. Within 12 hours we had two phone calls with sellers interested in a transaction. Less than 48 hours after that, we had an offer accepted and signed, all because Steve works harder than any one else in the market. No bidding wars, no open houses, no Bulls**t. Buying a home can be stressful, disappointing, and very trying time, especially with the market as is it. Steve took the stress out. He worked with my 70 hour/week work schedule and was always available to view a home, take a phone call, and answer any questions we had. I was continually impressed with how well we were treated and how hard this guy works. After our experience, I am convinced there is no one else to work with. He introduced us to Mike Silva with Landmark Mortgage, and he is now our loan officer. The two of them together form an amazing team and made the entire process as smooth and simple to understand as possible. I cannot express how happy I am with our first home buying experience, but even more happy to call Steve not only our realtor, but our friend. He is a great guy with an amazing work ethic and a ton of market knowledge. A huge, and very well deserved Thank You to Steve! read more

Steve does not only help with selling and buying houses he also can help you find a rental. I signed a lease agreement today that was in my budget and perfect for my little family all with the help of Steve. He is very friendly and has a great amount of knowledge when it comes to the Livermore area. I will be using him again when it is my time to purchase. Thank you! read more

I actually found Steve through Yelp since he has one of the highest ratings in Livermore! We worked with Steve to purchase a house in Livermore with a 1031 exchange. Used his buddy Mike Silva for our loan as well. He's really humble and friendly and that's what my parents were really impressed with. He has so many contacts and he is looking to help with anything even after we closed. Always updating Facebook with information about Livermore and its market.. Watch his videos on Youtube and add him as a friend. Good man! read more

Are you looking for a realtor, then we highly recommend Steve. He was extremely knowledgeable and supportive through every step of our selling process. He stuck with us through some very challenging times and was always there to offer tips and suggestions to help us. He was always there to "talk it out" as he puts it and we couldn't have done it without him. Give Steve a call for all your real estate needs. read more

After a few email exchanges and phone calls, it was clear that Steve is not a realtor to work with over long distances. Clearly he did not trust what we told him about our situation and would not show us homes until we could prove to him that we could afford them, whether we were paying cash or using other means. read more

My wife and I rented a property from Steve for 2 years and honestly we have never had a BETTER experience with a landlord. We rarely had any issues with our place, but the few times we did, Steve was either over there himself THAT DAY, or had a professional vendor there that day or the very next, to take care of the issue. He is the friendliest guy you will ever meet, you can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and their needs, he ALWAYS goes above and beyond for others to make sure everyone is satisfied. When our time to buy comes, I will 100% be giving Steve a call knowing that we will be in good hands through the entire process. Do yourself a favor and find out for yourself, give him a call, you will not be disappointed. read more