Steve Epstein, CRS, GRI, SFR, CDPE, is the Director of REO Services and leader of the Santa Barbara REO Team. With over 35 years of experience and 650+ REO properties sold, Steve has specialized in REO marketing, preservation, and disposition across Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties since 1990. Recognized among the “Top 100” and “International President’s Elite,” he combines expertise, precision, and accessibility—offering 24-hour REO servicing. A Certified Residential Specialist and Graduate of the Realtors Institute, Steve’s team has closed more than 2,650 transactions totaling over $2 billion, earning a reputation as Santa Barbara’s #1 real estate team.