About Me

My name is Steph and I am a non-traditional real estate agent in California; non-traditional because I am committed to building community wealth.

Real estate agents have a unique opportunity to impact our industry because we are independent contractors and from the inception of our careers we own our businesses. Real estate is an industry with an association with wealth. As a non-traditional real estate agent, I promise to put the people first. I know that even though we have fair housing laws, many people still have faced discrimination in housing and that has lasting impacts on individuals and the community. 

I am committed to being a different kind of real estate agent. I want to keep the wealth in our community and not have it benefit tech companies or billionaires. I have over five years of experience in real estate marketing and have spent years learning how to operate an ethical business. I spent nine months learning how to use business as a force for good while completing the Next Economy MBA. Through Raise the Roof, a training program for leaders with disabilities, I gained an understanding on how to advocate for affordable, accessible and inclusive housing. At the Housing California conference I grasped how to strategically approach systems change in the housing sector. I engaged with members of the East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative and was inspired to build collective wealth. I model some practices from the Sustainable Economies Law Center and am committed to financial transparency. The average salary of a real estate agent in San Diego is about $95,000 a year. Based on my household needs, debts, disabilities, goals and, using the MIT Living wage calculator for my area; my goal is to make a salary of $62,908. Any surplus will be invested back into the community through the fund Housing Revolution Now. The goal of the fund is to purchase property to be owned by the community to create more affordable housing options in California; converting our community from a system of wealth extraction to one of regeneration.  

The salary needed to comfortably afford a one-bedroom apartment in San Diego is $76,480, placing it out of reach for many of our essential workers and community members. First responders, teachers, public service workers, our neighbors, children, and friends are people that we need – who need a home they can comfortably afford. 

Real estate is the largest asset class in the world, and many individuals have made billions from the industry. From January to July of 2022, Real Estate agents in San Diego County alone have made over $810 million in commission. Much of that money ends up leaving our community. Capturing even one percent of that money could create a drastic change in our community. The money exists; we only need to manage it. If you or anyone you know is looking to buy or sell a home – contact me. By using me as your trusted real estate agent, you can help build a stronger community and provide security for our future.