Real Estate For the People

About Me

Hello, 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 agents have a reputation for being salespeople and an association with luxury. 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 at the hands of agents and that 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 9 months completing a program called the Next Economy MBA which focused on how to use business as a force for good. I learned about how to advocate for housing through a training program for leaders with disabilities called Raise the Roof. I attended the Housing California conference and learned about how to strategically approach systems change in the housing sector. I also spent some time learning from the Sustainable Economies Law Center and am using their model of 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. Every cent above my wage 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. 

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. As of July 2022, Real Estate agents in San Diego County alone have made over $810 million in commission. Even one percent of that money could create drastic change in our community. The money exists; we only need to capture 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 towards our future.