With a combined 54 years of experience in the real estate industry and current Broker-Owner of Better Homes Realty, holding a Business degree in Real Estate and Land Use Affairs, they pride themselves on staying current with market trends, economic conditions, and effective risk management. Whether you're navigating a complex move-up or down, looking to invest in properties, or taking the exciting step as a first-time buyer, they’ve got you covered. They also specialize in Trust and Probate Sales, bringing deep knowledge and expertise to every transaction. Their services extend beyond sales; they also offer leasing and property management solutions tailored to your needs.
Tim and Julie are here to assist you in preparing your home for sale or lease. From choosing the perfect colors and flooring to selecting the right lighting options, they’ll help you enhance your property’s appeal & Value. Plus, they have a long list of trusted inspectors, contractors, Stager and handymen to make this challenging process as simple as possible. Their commitment to personalized service and attention to detail has earned them a reputation as trusted advisors among clients and colleagues alike.
Outside of real estate, they are East Bay Area natives who enjoy cooking, playing bocce, wine tasting, golfing, and traveling. We believe in maintaining a well-rounded and fulfilling life, which enriches our approach to business.
When you hire Tim and Julie, you don’t just get seasoned professionals, you get a dedicated partnership committed to making your real estate journey seamless and successful. Let’s make your real estate dreams a reality!
As a first-time home buyer, working with Tim and Julie made everything smooth and easy! Being patient and teaching us about the process made us feel comfortable and confident when it was time to put in an offer. They were flexible with meeting up for house showings which was great for my chaotic work schedule and they were always so insightful on every property we ...
Josh Y.
Tim and his wife have represented my family in 3 purchases and 2 listings over the last 25 years. He is honest, and real, and will work very hard for you. he has the experience to guide us through several complicated transactions. We recently purchased a small out-of-state rental and even though Tim wasn't paid he happily consulted with us and gave great advice on ...
Saunder S.
Tim and his wife, Julie, helped me list and sell two homes. He came highly recommended to me by a contractor friend of mine. I had a limited time to sell both homes which were in poor condition. It was a very stressful time for me but with Tim's expertise and guidance, he made the whole process easier. I think he went well beyond the services I would normally expec...
Mats M.
Tim and Julie were the perfect realtors to sell my family's property in Walnut Creek. They are straightforward, knowledgeable, communicative and creative. The sale could have been challenging due to a softening economic climate as well as some deferred maintenance (a former rental property). But they broke down the processes of preparing for sale, listing, marketin...
Greta N.
Tim and Julie were pleasant and extremely responsive. They are knowledgeable of the market and the process and could easily break down different options at different stages. They also had a good set of contractors for getting the house ready for sale. They seem to be considerate and easily accommodate our different requests. It was great working with them and took ...
Vishal J.
My wife and I contacted Tim and Julie to purchase our first house in Walnut Creek. I was immediately impressed with their knowledge of the market in the area and the real value of the homes that were on the market. Tim helped us to identify houses that were not only in our price range but also helped us to identify the real gems among the listings. He let us know a...
Steve B.
Tim and Julie Steffen were great to work with from the initial meeting to the successful sale of two Walnut Creek homes. They were extremely knowledgeable about market conditions and what makes a home desirable to buyers. They were very responsive and great at keeping us apprised of anything that came up throughout the process. We were busy settling our parents' es...
Karen W.
I had worked with Tim's Father before he retired. Tim and Julie have continued their business and built a thriving business of their own. I have multiple family members who have used them successfully. They are well-trusted in our family. If something needed to be done at my father's home, they had a guy. It was so easy to leave the preparation to sell in their han...
Sally B.
As a first-time home buyer, working with Tim and Julie made everything smooth and easy! Being patient and teaching us about the process made us feel comfortable and confident when it was time to put in an offer. They were flexible with meeting up for house showings which was great for my chaotic work schedule and they were always so insightful on every property we ...
Josh Y.
Tim and his wife have represented my family in 3 purchases and 2 listings over the last 25 years. He is honest, and real, and will work very hard for you. he has the experience to guide us through several complicated transactions. We recently purchased a small out-of-state rental and even though Tim wasn't paid he happily consulted with us and gave great advice on ...
Saunder S.
Tim and his wife, Julie, helped me list and sell two homes. He came highly recommended to me by a contractor friend of mine. I had a limited time to sell both homes which were in poor condition. It was a very stressful time for me but with Tim's expertise and guidance, he made the whole process easier. I think he went well beyond the services I would normally expec...
Mats M.
Tim and Julie were the perfect realtors to sell my family's property in Walnut Creek. They are straightforward, knowledgeable, communicative and creative. The sale could have been challenging due to a softening economic climate as well as some deferred maintenance (a former rental property). But they broke down the processes of preparing for sale, listing, marketin...
Greta N.
Tim and Julie were pleasant and extremely responsive. They are knowledgeable of the market and the process and could easily break down different options at different stages. They also had a good set of contractors for getting the house ready for sale. They seem to be considerate and easily accommodate our different requests. It was great working with them and took ...
Vishal J.
My wife and I contacted Tim and Julie to purchase our first house in Walnut Creek. I was immediately impressed with their knowledge of the market in the area and the real value of the homes that were on the market. Tim helped us to identify houses that were not only in our price range but also helped us to identify the real gems among the listings. He let us know a...
Steve B.
Tim and Julie Steffen were great to work with from the initial meeting to the successful sale of two Walnut Creek homes. They were extremely knowledgeable about market conditions and what makes a home desirable to buyers. They were very responsive and great at keeping us apprised of anything that came up throughout the process. We were busy settling our parents' es...
Karen W.
I had worked with Tim's Father before he retired. Tim and Julie have continued their business and built a thriving business of their own. I have multiple family members who have used them successfully. They are well-trusted in our family. If something needed to be done at my father's home, they had a guy. It was so easy to leave the preparation to sell in their han...
Sally B.
As a first-time home buyer, working with Tim and Julie made everything smooth and easy! Being patient and teaching us about the process made us feel comfortable and confident when it was time to put in an offer. They were flexible with meeting up for house showings which was great for my chaotic work schedule and they were always so insightful on every property we ...
Josh Y.
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3195 Danville Blvd Suite 2A
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