California Coastal Real Estate - San Luis Obispo, California

Carrie Miller

I have the highest respect for Steve Hopkins. He recently helped me purchase a home in San Luis and the transaction was flawless. From the beginning, Steve understood the type of house that I wanted. He was proactive in showing me homes and getting me oriented to the different neighborhoods to consider. Once I saw the house pop up on MLS, he bent over backwards to get me in to see it quickly, to put an offer in (while he was on vacation, no less!) and then managed a 30 day close with a slightly complicated seller’s situation flawlessly. He is responsive, detail-oriented, had a cadre of fantastic craftspeople to refer me to for repairs, is patient, optimistic, enthusiastic but never pushy, and ethical. He was so thorough, which was especially helpful as the home I purchased was older and needed some repairs. One thing to note: Steve’s reputation as an honest broker served me well during my home buying process because two seller’s agents wanted to work with Steve because of his sterling reputation. This is priceless in a competitive market with low inventory. Steve has helped others I know with real estate transactions, but this was my first time using him. I would, without reservation, recommend Steve for either a buyer’s or a seller’s transaction.

bruce ray

Steve helped my wife and I purchase our home last year. I can't praise him enough for how he represented our interests. His patience and diligence were more than commendable. We looked at numerous houses over a period of several months. During that time Steve never tried to 'push' the process along unless we were comfortable with and interested in a property. Having worked with numerous realtors through the years, I can say unequivocally his high level of customer service is rare. Steve also exhibited a level of integrity that made us feel 100% confident in our decisions to make offers and finally purchase a property. I would not hesitate to use Steve again as our realtor in the future and would recommend him to others without qualification.

Ed Cox

My wife and I recently sold our home and purchased another thanks to Steve Hopkins.

We have referred Steve to our friends over the years, and when it was time, we asked him to list OUR home. He helped us select a competitive price, gave us valued advice on staging it, managed a very effective marketing campaign. We were able to attract an all cash buyer for close to the asking price.

Once we had the cash, Steve helped us find suitable temporary housing so we could wait to pounce on a short sale opportunity, which we were able to do. During the long short sale process, he kept us posted regularly and kept our spirits up as we waited. Finally, we closed on our current home, and we are thrilled with the home, the entire process, and with Steve. Throughout the many month process, Steve was always responsive, understanding, patient with us, and never tired of showing us homes.

We always felt so CONFIDENT with Steve. He paid attention to every detail. He even took me to the city planning office for the home I purchased to understand the future possibilities for the meadow adjacent to our new home. He is amazing.

Richard LeRoy

The best, the best, the best. It’s that simple. In every single aspect of our home purchase, it wasn’t just right. It was the best. Steve Hopkins was the best broker you could ask for. He has an unparalleled expertise and knowledge and he embodies the best practices of his profession.
He is an excellent communicator and found the perfect balance of meetings, email and phone calls that kept us informed but not overwhelmed during the search and purchase of our home.
Steve is very intelligent and observant. He understood very quickly what we were looking for and how to narrow down our search while giving us the space and confidence to find the house we wanted. During the inspection phase, Steve was supportive, did tons of research for us, and connected us with experts and top notch contractors to help us understand the house and our purchase. As our negotiations became complicated, he guided and skillfully represented us. Even our lender and escrow officer mentioned how impressed they were with Steve’s knowledge and expertise.
We could not imagine where we would be without him. We love our new home and highly recommend Steve.
Jill and Richard

Donna Helete

When it was time to sell the family home we had loved for 26 years, Steve was the perfect realtor for us. Steve came through my husband’s rigorous vetting process with flying colors due to his professionalism, detailed level of research and knowledge, and prompt follow through. We were always on the same page with Steve, from the listing price of the home to counter offers. As a matter of fact, Steve was usually two steps ahead of us, anticipating our every need and going above and beyond his original commitments. The time of our home sale coincided with my husband’s journey with cancer, and we will forever be grateful for Steve’s unwavering support and understanding. In the end, we not only felt good about the sale price of our home and the process we had gone through, but we now have a new cherished friend. Steve Hopkins is a true gift to this community.

ermina karim

Steve Hopkins epitomized exemplary customer service from start to finish on my recent home sale. As I prepared to sell, Steve provided excellent guidance to help me prepare my home for potential buyers. He knew which simple changes to help my home look its best. Not only did he recommend service providers to get the house ready, he helped me set up appointments and was always available to ensure things went smoothly. Steve does thorough market analysis and his trusted relationships in the real estate market led to smart pricing and market timing. He listed the house on a Monday and had me in escrow by Friday with five offers at or above the asking price. He then provided strategic guidance through the negotiation process to truly yield a result that exceeded my goals. Steve's calm temperament, ability to listen to his clients, and superior customer service made what is typically a very stressful process so easy.

Babara Hardin

Steve Hopkins was highly recommended o me when I was looking for a realtor. He lived up to his reputation as The Very Best in every way.
As an 80-someting woman alone, I needed someone who could guide me through the process of selling my home and make sure everything was done correctly and on schedule. Steve took a personal interest in helping to get the house and yard in shape to show to the best advantage and either recruited someone from his own staff or put me in touch with outside agencies or individuals to provide other services as needed. At his recommendation I listed the house at a higher price than I expected, but it actually sold in only four days - and for more than the listing price. Everything moved along so quickly that it was less than five weeks before escrow was closed. I will recommend Steve Hopkins.to anyone looking for a realtor in the future. He is truly amazing!

Erin Botzon

Working with Steve Hopkins was by far the most positive and rewarding home buying experience! From the first meeting with Steve when we described what we were looking for, he took control and never let us down. He is extremely knowledgable, professional and caring. Steve's follow-through was the best! We were never left long without answers. If he didn't know, he found out, often right at the property site. He was great at following the process closely and holding everyone involved accountable for set deadlines and agreements. Steve goes the extra mile to support you through the whole process. He's extremely patient and we never felt pressured to make decisions. Steve was everything we were looking for and more. Steve was recommended to us and we highly recommend Steve for any real estate transactions.