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Tri-Valley roots, practical coaching, smoother execution.

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Steven Lenz Jr. helps buyers and sellers in the Tri-Valley cut through pricing noise, prep decisions

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Preparation protects negotiating power.

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Pleasanton: Steven reads Pleasanton through local roots and lived familiarity.

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Livermore: Steven frames Livermore around value, property mix

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Walnut Creek: Steven approaches Walnut Creek as a central East Bay market where access, convenience

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This buyer wants a grounded read on Pleasanton, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Danville

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This buyer needs coaching through the Bay Area purchase process, from search to offer to closing.

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Steven Lenz Jr.

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Compass California II, Inc.CA DRE #01989811Pleasanton specialist

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Why clients choose me

The track record behind Steven's advice.

25
Homes sold
$13.4M
In home sales
6
Markets served
6
Client reviews
  • Local context beats generic advice.. Steven starts with the Tri-Valley market itself: price band, property type, timing, and neighborhood fit.
  • Preparation protects negotiating power.. Steven treats pre-sale work as leverage, not decoration.
  • Timing is part of the strategy.. Steven gives buyers and sellers options when one transaction depends on another.

Specialtiesbuyerssellersfirst-time home buyersrepeat investorssports entertainment industryBay Area home buyingselling homeshome improvement coordination

How I help

Where I earn my keep, on both sides.

When you’re buying

This buyer wants a grounded read on Pleasanton, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Danville, or nearby East Bay markets.

  • Understand total cost

    Steven helps you weigh more than list price: condition, HOA, commute, taxes, offer risk, and long-term fit.

  • Compare nearby markets

    Pleasanton, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Danville, Lafayette can behave very differently, Steven helps you compare them.

  • Write a stronger offer

    Steven helps you read the competition, contingencies, timing, and negotiation strategy.

When you’re selling

This seller wants to improve marketability before listing and needs help choosing which updates matter.

  • Prepare before launch

    Repairs, disclosures, presentation, pricing, and timing, handled before your home goes live.

  • Price with discipline

    Attract serious demand without leaving money on the table.

  • Negotiate with context

    Steven weighs more than price: contingencies, buyer strength, and closing certainty.

Communities Steven knows well

Different communities create very different decisions.

Pleasanton area

Pleasanton

Steven reads Pleasanton through local roots and lived familiarity.

For buyers: how Pleasanton compares on price, commute, and long-term fit.

For sellers: what prep, pricing, and timing do in Pleasanton.

Explore Pleasanton
Livermore area

Livermore

Livermore around value, property mix, and lifestyle tradeoffs within the Tri-Valley.

2 homes sold in Livermore

For buyers: how Livermore compares on price, commute, and long-term fit.

For sellers: what prep, pricing, and timing do in Livermore.

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Walnut Creek area

Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek as a central East Bay market where access, convenience, and price band all matter.

For buyers: how Walnut Creek compares on price, commute, and long-term fit.

For sellers: what prep, pricing, and timing do in Walnut Creek.

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Danville area

Danville

Steven reads Danville as a market where presentation, pricing, and local demand shape outcomes quickly.

2 homes sold in Danville

For buyers: how Danville compares on price, commute, and long-term fit.

For sellers: what prep, pricing, and timing do in Danville.

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Lafayette area

Lafayette

Lafayette as a market where property quality, setting, and long-term fit deserve close attention.

For buyers: how Lafayette compares on price, commute, and long-term fit.

For sellers: what prep, pricing, and timing do in Lafayette.

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Alamo

Steven uses Alamo to illustrate how local amenities, home type, and market positioning interact.

For buyers: how Alamo compares on price, commute, and long-term fit.

For sellers: what prep, pricing, and timing do in Alamo.

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Local insights

Local insights from Steven.

Practical guidance for buying, selling, and understanding the market.

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Steven’s assistant answers buyer and seller questions using Steven’s local market knowledge: listing details, pricing, home value, neighborhoods, schools, commute, monthly cost, offer strategy, and tour availability. Tap a question, or ask your own.

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Why clients trust Steven

What clients repeatedly say.

Steven Lenz knows what you need!
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Steven Lenz Jr., real estate agent with Compass California II, Inc.

Steven Lenz Jr.

Steven Lenz Jr.

Meet Steven

The person behind the process.

Tri-Valley native; raised and attended school in Pleasanton; graduate of Amador Valley High School; former semi-pro basketball player.

Tri-Valley roots, practical coaching, smoother execution.

Steven uses local knowledge and professional experience to guide Bay Area clients through buying and selling, including pre-sale improvements that can boost a home's marketability.

Steven Lenz Jr. is a full-time REALTOR specializing in the East Bay’s Tri-Valley communities located in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.

Steven Lenz Jr.DRE #01989811

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