Meet Steve
Why Choose Steve
Experience
Over 13 years’ experience as owner and managing broker for CCRE and 8 years as a City Commissioner for the SLO Architectural Review Commission.
Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of the local housing market, the buying and selling process, and local government impact on current and future property use.
Customer Service
Strong commitment and dedication to client satisfaction and assuring clients make a truly informed decision, as indicated by more than 50 five-star Google reviews
Core Values
Integrity, honesty, professionalism, trust and compassion are the core components at the heart of every transaction.
To me, real estate is more than the obvious buying and selling of homes. It's about relationships.
Steve Hopkins
Steve Hopkins, MBA, Broker/Owner – CalBRE License No: 01721304
My Philosophy
To me, real estate is about relationships. It’s about caring enough to discover what is truly important to a family, couple or individual, and using that knowledge to find the home that best embodies those particular values. I get a real sense of accomplishment from doing my homework, asking the right questions, and listening carefully to each client’s answers so that together, we can make the most well-informed, advantageous, and confident decisions.
My Principles
My principles are deeply rooted in a community that has given me so much. Above all else, I value persistence, enthusiasm, and integrity. These are principles that I infuse into my business practices not just through the transaction process, but in my role as a resource to clients long after they've moved in.
My Experience
Having negotiated everything from small contracts to million dollar deals, my portfolio speaks to the insights I’ve gained along the way. In addition to helping hundreds of families and individuals successfully buy or sell their Central Coast homes, I leverage my past experience on the Architectural Review Commission to give me an edge when faced with obscure details that can prolong or threaten a deal.
My Background
Prior to being a real estate broker, I worked for over 20 years in management, operations, and consulting. From earning my MBA and working in a large Atlanta medical center as the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services, to acting as the Senior Director of Business Development for a leading rehabilitation program in St. Louis – I’ve developed a broad skill set that helps me identify needs, find creative solutions, and negotiate complicated contracts.
California Coastal Real Estate is about doing things differently. To learn more, please email me at [email protected], or call me directly at 805-458-5506.
What Our Clients Say
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I recently hired Steve to represent me to sell my home. I have had many other brokers in the past and I will say unequivocally that Steve surpassed all my expectations. He excels in timely communication, pricing and staging strategies, negotiations and most of all top professionalism. You just won't find a more committed person who puts his clients first. We got more than listing in 5 days and closed without a hitch. I highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for top quality service and results.
Erik Justesen
Look no further for bar none, the best real estate broker in San Luis Obispo County. Knowledge and integrity and solid advice are what Steve provides. Steve handled a recent real estate sale for me. He was consistent in his communication, persistent in getting me to make improvements to increase the sale price and provided dedicated support that helped me get a price way higher than other houses selling at the same time in my neighborhood.
Shannon Merrill
Steve is detail-oriented and also gets the big picture when selling/buying real estate. Steve really worked hard to help us sell our home just as the market was starting its downturn. His efforts really got the job done. We were very impressed with the level of professionalism and dedication he showed us each step of the way. Thanks, Steve.
Amy Kardel
Steve provides a valuable recruitment tool for our firm: introducing potential candidates to the San Luis Obispo area and real estate market so that they have an appreciation of our beautiful community and a realistic view of our real estate market. Steve is also the most conscientious, ethical, dedicated real estate professional I have ever encountered!
June Mclvor
I recently hired Steve to represent me to sell my home. I have had many other brokers in the past and I will say unequivocally that Steve surpassed all my expectations. He excels in timely communication, pricing and staging strategies, negotiations and most of all top professionalism. You just won't find a more committed person who puts his clients first. We got more than listing in 5 days and closed without a hitch. I highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for top quality service and results.
Erik Justesen
Look no further for bar none, the best real estate broker in San Luis Obispo County. Knowledge and integrity and solid advice are what Steve provides. Steve handled a recent real estate sale for me. He was consistent in his communication, persistent in getting me to make improvements to increase the sale price and provided dedicated support that helped me get a price way higher than other houses selling at the same time in my neighborhood.
Shannon Merrill
Steve is detail-oriented and also gets the big picture when selling/buying real estate. Steve really worked hard to help us sell our home just as the market was starting its downturn. His efforts really got the job done. We were very impressed with the level of professionalism and dedication he showed us each step of the way. Thanks, Steve.
Amy Kardel
Steve provides a valuable recruitment tool for our firm: introducing potential candidates to the San Luis Obispo area and real estate market so that they have an appreciation of our beautiful community and a realistic view of our real estate market. Steve is also the most conscientious, ethical, dedicated real estate professional I have ever encountered!