About Steve Rath
Real Estate Is in My Blood
A family legacy. A lifetime of dedication. A technology-driven approach to every transaction.
My Story
Where It All Began
Real estate is in my blood, or rather in my upbringing. My dad died when I was just 12 and left my mom with four boys, ages 6 to 13. She was a typical 33-year-old, non-working housewife of the 60s who volunteered for community groups, Boy Scouts, and school programs, and so she had to find a job quickly.
She was a nurse by degree, very bright, and loved people. She wound up selling Florida real estate in seminars in New York, and went on to an almost 50-year, very successful career in real estate. I was surrounded by it as a teen.
My dad was a decorated Marine, a funny, family man and a hard worker. I grew up playing sports, in Boy Scouts, and in a family where honesty, honor, duty, and hard work meant everything. With three other brothers, everything was competitive, and I always wanted to be first and best.
It stuck.
Turns out I love business, love meeting new people, and love everything that has to do with real estate. Learning and knowledge, finance, problem solving, negotiating, communications, investment analysis, construction, architecture, making people happy, and trying to be the best I can be at all of it.
Credentials
- Broker · Owner, Rath Real Estate
- DRE · 01020976 · California
- 37 years in real estate (since 1989)
- 1,000+ homes and properties sold
- Sacramento, Placer & El Dorado Counties
Mission
To give my clients the ultimate, positive, real estate experience and make their lives better and happier through successful homeownership and investment.
What I Bring
The Difference 37 Years Makes
I Really Listen
Understanding what you actually want or need is where great outcomes begin. I take the time to hear you before I ever show you a property.
Calm & Steady
Real estate transactions are emotional. I am the calm, reliable expert who keeps things moving forward, no matter what comes up.
Expert Negotiator
Every dollar matters. I negotiate with the skill and tenacity that comes from having closed over 1,000 transactions.
Total Market Knowledge
Thirty-seven years in these communities gives me insight no app or algorithm can match. I know the micro-markets, the trends, the neighborhoods.
Vast Network
Resources for staging, repairs, inspections, financing, and more. I connect you with the best people to get every job done right.
Genuine Care
Your goals become my goals. I treat every client as if they are the only one, because to me, they are.
"His communication skills are superb, and he kept us up to date every step of the way. Steve is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and kind... Steve is also an expert with contracts, a great negotiator, and really takes his commitment to be in the corner of his clients seriously."
Lori Dickinson-Miller
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See You Soon
Whether you are buying, selling, or just exploring your options, I am here when you are ready. No pressure. Just honest guidance.