As out of town buyers, my wife and I engaged Stewart as our agent in Palm Springs in Feb 2025. Stewart is knowledgeable, insightful, fun, and gets stuff done. We went from meeting him online to touring seven properties with one of his associates, to narrowing down options and making an offer on a condo all within about 20 days of first having connected with Stewart. And we closed on a beautiful South Palm Springs condo 30 days after that. Throughout he was hands-on, reassuring, and solutions-oriented. We highly, highly recommend Stewart. If you want to get serious about buying in Palm Springs, I honestly do not think you can do better. read more

So glad I was able to work with an agent of such integrity and professionalism. Stewart was honest with me through the entire process and his experience was so helpful in answering difficult questions and solving issues that arose. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an intelligent, reliable and successful agent. read more

Stewart was highly recommended to us by friends currently living in Palm Springs. Our goal was to find a weekend home that would eventually become our retirement home. Stewart was stellar! He took his time familiarizing us with the Palm Springs community. He prepared a perfect variety of homes to preview educating us on our options. On February 19th we closed on our new home in the Vibe community. Thanks to Stewart, it was the absolute smoothest transaction I've experienced buying a home. If you need a real estate professional, I would highly recommend Stewart. read more

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Stewart is a true professional. As a fellow Compass agent, Stewart and I tag-teamed a transaction for a client. Stewart is highly communicative, professional, and truly cares for his clients. It was a pleasure working together and, having dealt with MANY agents over the years, Stewart is a one of the best. read more

I needed to sell my house during the late 2022 price downturn with mortgage rates higher than they had been for years. I was worried that it could take months and that I would have to lower my price to get it sold. Stewart was very professional and advised that he thought we would be able to sell for asking, and possibly a little more. "We only need one person who wants to buy it" he would say. And he was right. I moved out on the Monday, Stewart arranged for the place to be professionally cleaned on the Tuesday and by Wednesday morning he had an offer at over the asking price. And this was before the house was even on the MLS. Stewart had found a buyer through his contacts. The sale closed in under four weeks. During the whole process, Stewart provided excellent communications on progress, and on what I needed to do so the sale would proceed without a hitch. I know Stewart would have had numerous other clients, but he always made me feel as if I was his most important if not his only client. If you're searching for a broker and you're trying to decide if Stewart Penn is the one for you - just stop looking and sign with Stewart. You won't find anyone better. read more

For the past 6 months we have been searching for a 2nd home / investment property in Palm Springs. Stewart has guided us every step of the way, his knowledge of the area and market is second to none. There were homes we found that were just ok and contemplated offering on. Stewart would just turn to the pair of us and say "don't do it, we can do better." He was 100% correct every time. Stewart found us our dream home off market and secured the deal for us a good amount below asking price. Stewart would always check out properties beforehand and advise if it was worth the drive from our primary residence in LA. Having someone as trustworthy and knowledgeable as Stewart really put us at ease and made the whole purchase incredibly enjoyable. Upon closing Stewart has gone the extra mile & set us up with a team of brilliant local vendors to help turn our purchase into a dream home. I couldn't recommend or trust a realtor more. Thank you from both Jorgan & I. read more

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Stewart found the perfect Palm Springs home for us. He expertly guided us throughout the entire process. His knowledge of the local real estate market was evident from our first meeting. I highly recommend Stewart and would work with him again in any future Palm Springs real estate transaction. read more

I can't say enough good things about working with Stewart. My dad had a house near Palm Springs and it had some deferred maintenance items and a somewhat dated look. I live over 2 hours away and I don't think I could have gotten the house ready and sold without Stewart's advice and he and his associate Lance being my "feet on the ground". Stewart went and picked carpet samples. He or Lance made sure work was done properly. When the heavy rains hit, they checked the house and let me know everything was ok. Great communication throughout the process. It was a tough market and a unicorn of a property but Stewart brought us a qualified buyer and we completed a speedy smooth escrow. read more

Stewart was amazing! He helped us get our dream vacation home while we were not even in the city. Stewart was honest about all properties, and wasn't about just selling us a property. When we fell in love with a house he made sure we had the best offer to land it and beat out 6 other offers. We are so grateful to his perseverance to get us the perfect home. I highly recommend Stewart!! read more

Stewart recently helped me and my boyfriend buy an investment property/second home in Palm Springs. Most of our house hunting visits were limited to weekends, so Stewart worked around our schedule and made sure we saw the properties we wanted while we were in town. As newbies to the PS real estate scene, Stewart took the time to educate us on the market. We visited listings in all sorts of neighborhoods, so we were able to understand all of our options and pin down what was most important to us. Stewart was extremely patient and accommodating as we googled and asked to see newly listed properties all over town. Overall, I would highly recommend Stewart if you are considering purchasing a property in Palm Springs. I could tell that he truly cared about finding us the right property at the right price, and was incredibly honest and up front about the entire process. We found the perfect place for us, and are incredibly excited! read more

Stewart is fantastic! Communicates well, and knows what he is doing!!! Selling my parents' home with him went very smoothly, and we are pleased with the results. read more

Stewart recently helped me with a purchase of an investment property in Palm Springs. He is very knowledgeable about the area which brings a lot to the table when you're looking in different neighborhoods. Blocks away a home might sell for 20% less just due to the fact of the neighborhood and if you're not a local, you won't know the difference. This is where Stewart will guide you through. Stewart will be very honest with you about a property. If it is something that he personally doesn't like you will know it. Some agents are just looking to make a sale, but Stewart is looking to make a long time client that you can trust. Once under contract Stewart looked into every aspect in the transaction to ensure I was getting the best price. Negotiations are a strong point with Stewart. He knows many of the local agents which helps to know how far you might be able to push different sellers/buyers to maximize his clients purchase/sale. He went as far as to request discounts (successfully) on the escrow fees that he felt were out of the norm. Over all, there isn't a thing that I regret in in utilizing Stewart to help me with my transaction. I look forward to doing business with him again in the future. read more

Living in Chicago and wanting to purchase a second home in Palm Springs, I spent days researching Palm Springs real estate brokers. After extensive due dilligence and a 20 minute introductory call, Stewart was my first and only choice - I never called another broker. And with good reason, he was everything we were looking for. And, over the 6 months we worked with him searching for our new home - he exceeded expectations. Let's just start with the basics: He's professional, dependable, deeply knowledgable about real estate, neighborhoods, values, etc., affable and charming - the kind of guy you not only want to do business with, but also share a drink with. To be honest, his greatest value to us was his consistently excellent, honest advice. He's a straight shooter. He steered us away from over-priced properties, told us on one occasion - "you could do better" and even when we were hit on our bid and backed out of that purchase decision within 24 hours, he was non-plussed and encouraging. He was confident we "would find the perfect home" and cheerfully helped us perservere to find "the one." Another piece of excellent advice that Stewart gave us that we initially balked at was who to use as our mortgage broker. We already had a mortgage broker we had used on several occasions and loved in Chicago. We had deep trust and a long professional relationship with her so we had every intention of using her. While Stewart agreed we could certainly use her, he also strongly advised against it - and right he was. The complexity of purchasing in Indian Canyons on leased land was something our Chicago broker had zero experience in. Using her would have made the experience far more challenging. Again, good insight and advice, and unafraid to share it thoughtfully. He also connected us with great service providers. When we did abandon our Chicago mortgage broker, his Palm Springs choice Sandy Edelstein went above and beyond with his mortgage loan servicing, availability and intricate knowledge of the nuances of the area. We couldn't have been happier. Who answers their phone on a Sunday night - and every frickin' time you call? Sandy Edelman. Ridiculous. Stewart's great connections and recommendations didn't stop after the purchase of the house either. He set us up with service providers for our home construction needs, for house sitting, for solar panel installation, for pool service, for landscaping - and they've all been exceptional! Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if he was there on our move-in date with a home cooked meal and a bottle of wine to greet us - that's how much he spoiled us, took care of our needs and provided service that was above and beyond the norm. We came to expect exceptional - and we got it. In fact, we miss him already. read more

Stewart was wonderful to work with. He is smart, kind, knowledgeable, honest, responsive and responsible. You are truly in the best of hands with Stewart. We appreciated the way he handled our transaction and would not hesitate to use him again. read more

We cannot say enough about the experience we had working with Stewart Penn to purchase our home in Palm Springs! While touring properties together in person and online, Stewart took the time to to really get to know me and my husband, and to truly understand our "must haves" in a home, and perhaps more importantly, the things that would "simply not work." We currently are living out of state. When Stewart asked us if he saw a property that would be a great fit for us, would we fly down to see it? We trusted him enough to say yes. And that is exactly did, and he was absolutely right...it was perfect house for us! Stewart navigated us through the rapidly changing and competitive real estate market in Palms Springs. He helped us come up with a great offer that was accepted in a multiple offer and counter situation. Stewart knows the Palm Springs and surrounding markets inside and out including purchasing a home on leased land. We would highly recommend Stewart to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the desert. You will have amazing results! Thank you again Stewart! read more

In all my years of buying/selling real estate, never have I worked with a realtor who is as client-focused and detail-oriented as Stewart. Not only does Stewart handle the details of the process with precision and care, he anticipates the unexpected and has a perfectly timed response at-the-ready. If you're looking for a realtor in whom to place your trust, I highly recommend Stewart. You won't be disappointed. I promise. read more

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Stewart Penn was recommended to us by a friend in LA and we are SO thankful for the recommendation. Stewart was communicative, was respectful of our time and busy schedules and made time for us with frequent check ins and realistic expectations for what we were looking for. All while being warm and gracious. Once we did find a home, with our busy schedules, he still managed to remind us when needed without being overbearing but still helping guarantee a smooth and quick closing. Our lender even expressed what a joy it was working with him and that he can't wait to recommend Stewart. We cannot say enough great things about him, we would recommend him to anyone. read more

Palm Springs is inundated with realtors, but Stewart Penn outshines them all. A consummate professional, he is committed to his clients' success while being honest and realistic about expectations. He is knowledgeable, reliable and always follows up. You would be hard-pressed to find a real estate ally who knows the market as well as Stewart does. We look forward to working with Stewart again and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell. read more

We needed to sell our condo and although we had worked with another realtor in the past, we really wanted someone who could drive the sale quickly and at the best price possible. We will 100% confident Stewart could do this for us based on witnessing the performance of his other listings in our South Palm Springs neighborhood. There is no doubt that Stewart is the best in the Palm Springs market. We were impressed by his knowledge of the area and competitive properties as well as his aggressive marketing. He not only got us more than we expected, but we got a full price offer in 7 days. This is why we hired Stewart to get the job done and so should you. He is a great partner who is looking out for your best interests. read more

We were given Stewart's name by friends who highly recommended him. We were impressed with him from the moment we met. Within the first 10 minutes, he asked all the right questions and was able to ascertain exactly what kind of house we were looking for. We were planning on moving to Palm Springs after the sale of our home in northern California; it was a large home on a large, somewhat remote property, and because it took a buyer with unique needs it took much longer to sell than we anticipated. During the following nine months, Stewart patiently guided us through our home search in Palm Springs. Ultimately, we found the perfect house in the perfect neighborhood and the transaction went without a hitch. Stewart is extremely professional, competent, ethical and knowledgeable. He is forthright, patient and humorous. He is one of the best real estate agents we have ever worked with. We cannot put into words how lucky we were to have had Stewart's level of expertise in the Palm Springs real estate market. Accordingly, we can also very highly recommend him without reservation! read more

We just closed our fourth real estate transaction with Stewart (two sales and two purchases). We appreciate his knowledge of the area (and California real estate practices), hands-on approach, persistence, tenacity, flexibility, and responsiveness. Selling and buying real estate is stressful (spoiler alert!), but Stewart mitigated a great deal of that stress. Our most recent sale was a condo in a development with three other, nearly identical units for sale. He did an outstanding job helping us to distinguish ourselves from the competition and to sell relatively quickly, while our neighbors struggled to get the traction they needed. We'll use him again. read more

I contacted Stewart in early March stating I wanted to sell my vacation rental. The unit was rented until April 28th, so we decided to put on the market May 1st. The next day he called stating he had several very interested clients. Long story short, he showed the house the next week, between rentals and we closed April 29th! No down time whatsoever was amazing! Stewart is a true professional, knows how to get things done, and keeps his client in the loop at all times. I will definitely recommend!!! read more

I have known Stewart for a few years. I witnessed how amazing he is at his job when he helped a friend of mine purchase his home, so I knew he was the only realtor I would consider for the sale of my condo! Stewart is very knowledgeable, experienced, and cares deeply about his clients: a true professional! Stewart responds very promptly to emails and text messages and is very punctual. He made sure we weren't inconvenienced while showing the place and that anyone coming through followed COVID-19 protocols. Stewart went above and beyond to make sure we were fully satisfied. The condo went into escrow the same day we listed it, because of his great work pre-marketing it. He said we would be able to close before the end of the year and he made that happen! Stewart is currently helping us find our next home. He made sure we shared exactly what we want and do not want, and with his commitment and honesty, I have no doubt he will find us a jewel, even in this challenging market. read more

I can't say enough good things about Stewart and the great experience selling my property with him. From the moment I first spoke with him, I knew I had chosen the right guy for the job. He was patient, explained the process very clearly, which was more complicated than a normal sale as I was selling my property in California, but living in Canada. He worked with from day one, right through the final escrow closing and the experience was A++. I can highly recommend him and his team for your real estate needs. If I'm ever in the market there again, I wouldn't consider using anybody other than Stewart. Thanks again for everything Stewart, it was a real pleasure working with you! Take care! read more

Absolutely the most client-centered agent we've ever had the pleasure of working with. Stewart worked with us for a very long time, was extremely patient, and made the complicated CA purchase process tolerable...even enjoyable! As our real estate advocate, Stewart fought tirelessly for our best interests. We've also met a good friend! read more

Stewart is the American Express Concierge of the real estate business in Palm Spring and Los Angeles. There was never a moment in our home buying experience where we felt that we were not being taken care of 110%. His calm demeanor, his vast knowledge of the real estate transactions and trends, his attention to every detail, coupled with his genuine interest for his clients well-being and make for a home buying (or selling) experience like no other. He sets the standard by which all other real estate agents should follow. read more

We worked with Stewart to buy our home in Palm Springs. We were moving up to the area from San Diego. Since our visits were limited to weekend showings Stewart did a great job of organizing showings back to back so that we could see as many properties as possible with each visit. This is our 3rd home purchase and it by far was the smoothest transaction and the credit goes all to Stewart. Stewart is incredibly versed in real estate and Palm Springs and the surrounding desert cities. 10/10 will recommend him to anyone who needs a realtor! Thank you, Stewart! read more

Five stars are not enough to rate Stewart Penn. Stewart is THE best broker we have ever dealt with in Palm Springs. As listing agent, he was honest and guided us to the right price (not just the price we may have have dreamed about that most agents will promise you). He only takes a limited number of listings at any given time so he can give the utmost attention to marketing and maximizing the sale of your property. He personally shows the house to assure that potential buyers get the full picture of what they may be buying. He even went above and beyond to make sure he is onsite for all inspections. His marketing plan and execution were outstanding. Compass is lucky to have such an excellent broker as part of their team--and you will be impressed to have him as part of your sale or purchase team! read more

Stewart Penn is a great professional to use when buying or selling your home. Stewart Penn helped us find a vacation home in Palm Springs. He asked the right questions, was organized and helped make our transaction so easy. As we closed on the Palm Springs property from Texas, he went above and beyond to check on our PS property for many weeks after the transaction closed. Can't thank him enough and highly recommend him! read more

After years of going to open houses to educate ourselves about the market, my partner and I decided it was time to buy. We needed an agent to represent us as buyers which is very different from representing sellers. In addition, we lived out of state and needed someone with experience and patience for buyers who could only go looking periodically. After reading reviews on Yelp and other sites I made a list of agents and Stewart was at the top. I "interviewed" him during an open house he was hosting and from that first meeting I knew I wanted him to help us. As I explained our needs and the properties I had seen which interested me, he was honest and helpful in his advice. In particular, he steered me away from any house on leased land and he thoughtfully and intelligently explained his reasons. As he showed us houses he paid attention to our reactions of what we liked and disliked. Through his guidance we found a place we love and then he expertly guided us through the negotiations, forms and process. He even took care of many things for us when we could not be here. He participated in the inspection and talked us through the results. He set up and attended appointments with contractors for estimates of repairs so that we had the information and could use in negotiations. I highly recommend Stewart to help you when you decide to move to the desert. read more

Stewart actually talked us out of buying a home a few years ago because it was a bit beyond our budget and he didn't feel right in selling it to us. He found us our current home four years ago and when we decided to sell, we turned to Stewart again. When you retain Stewart you get Stewart, not some clerk in his office. He's the one that showed us all the calculations for determining the price of our home, he was here for the open house, he was here for all of the inspections and he keeps in touch with us every step of the way. There are a lot of agents in this town, we respect and depend on Stewart to be our real estate professional. read more

Stewart Penn made the home buying process for me so smooth and seamless, always attentive, detail-oriented, and informative. He was wonderful to work with and knows Palm Springs and the surrounds very well. The great thing he does so well is listen, a simple thing, but he is keen on finding the right home for you. read more

Stewart Penn is the top choice for both sellers and buyers in the greater Palm Springs area -- and this is an informed opinion, having purchased and sold an extensive number of properties over the years. Stewart's outstanding knowledge of the industry and the area, his business demeanor, high-end attention to detail and unequaled response rate really made a huge impression. If you are selling your home, list it with Stewart, you will find his marketing skills and ability to bring the buyer in record time really remarkable. If you are buying first time, anytime, he has the inside info on everything from land-lease issues to day-to-day pricing. You cannot make a mistake with Stewart, he has your back and is always one step ahead of any questions or concerns. You know how you wait and wait for some realtors to call back? Never going to happen here. Call Stewart, then rest easy. read more

We recently relocated from the SF Bay Area. We reached out to Stewart on the recommendation of a friend. he listened to us, put together a list of homes that met our requirements and we found a home on the very first day looking. He was great to work with and walked us through each step of the process. Thanks, Stewart!! read more

Stewart listens! We've been casually working with him for a couple of years and he understood what we were looking for. He found us the perfect place, at a great price, and we couldn't be happier. Stewart provided excellent customer service throughout the whole process and was very patient. We really felt like he was on our side and would highly recommend him. read more

Stewart and I first met at one of his open houses, it was clear from that initial meeting, he was a great listener and very knowledgable about the Palm Springs area real estate market. When a friend from out of town was very interested in moving to this area, Stewart and I worked together to find him the perfect home. Stewart exemplifies the words "ethical", "professional" and "tenacious"... If it wasn't for his organizational skills and the constant follow up needed with the buyer's financial institution in this specific transaction, the purchase would NEVER have occurred. I highly recommend Stewart Penn. read more

Stewart Penn agreed to help me find the house of my dreams. He listened carefully to what I was looking for within a price range. I decided that I wanted to buy a house in one week, which some might have considered an unrealistic and perhaps unreasonable demand. Stewart said confidently to me that we would find the right house in the right neighborhood in the right price range. We did! My house is really, with no exaggeration, a dream come true. Stewart is the BEST!! My only regret is that I didn't move to Palm Springs sooner. read more

Stewart recently helped us purchase our dream vacation home in Palm Springs. He is the absolute best. He goes above and beyond his duties as a realtor to help with everything during the negotiations, the close, the final walk through, and even post sale. Stewart is honest and has your back throughout the entire process. I can't recommend him more. read more

With Stewart my condo was in escrow even before it hit the MLS! He had three prospects ready to see it and one made an acceptable offer within days. As a seller what more can you ask!? read more

Stewart recently helped me sell a condo in one of Palm Springs historic design areas. Stewart was nothing short than a consummate professional and went above and beyond to assist me every step of the way with selling the condo. There were added complexities of the condo being in probate and Stewart was extremely knowledgeable in the processes, documentation, and procedures of selling a condo in probate. Stewart also assisted me with preparing and liquidated belongings in the condo, which was very much appreciated since I am not from the area. I highly recommend Stewart for all your buying/selling needs in the Palm Springs and surrounding Desert Cities areas. read more