Steven Padilla
Century 21 A Better Service Realty

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

Highlights *
105 recent sales
$3.5K - $1.5M
69 days on market
C-RETS, SFR®, SRS
English, Spanish
35+ years experience
About

I've been in the business since 1987. I am the top agent in my office, with a lot of production generated through positive word of mouth, person-to-person experiences, social media, and mailouts cultivated through a capable and productive team. Instagram is one of the outlets that has made me stand out, as it has helped me solidify my presence online.

One of the reasons why I garner a successful business through real estate is because of the long-term relationships I keep with my clients. I stay in contact with old and new clients so that they know whatever they need, even if it isn't real estate related, they can come to me. 2022 was a good year for us as we reached $1 million dollars in sales. The first person to achieve this milestone for our office.

Among the company, I have been recognized as a Century 21 Grand Centurion, President's Producer, Quality Service Pinnacle Producer, Double Centurion, Centurion, Quality Service Producer, and many more.

Ratings & Reviews
4.9

Minah Park
Long Beach, CA
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Steven was a very professional and intelligent that he handled our transaction very efficiently.

Golden F
Los Angeles, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Steven Padilla was recommended to me by a friend who had a great experience buying her house using his services. I spent several months looking at houses with Steven. I made offers on a few homes, and my offers were accepted. Unfortunately two of the homes had issues that caused me to not get them. Steven did not pressure me at all to purchase the home anyway. He said it was important for me to find a home that made me happy, and I appreciated that. I finally got a house in Los Angeles, and I loved the house.

A couple years later I decided to sell the house, so I called Steven. Steven got right on the job. Me and him agreed on an asking price, and within a few weeks I had accepted an offer. The house was sold shortly ther after. I have not purchased the next home, but I will definitely use Steven when I decide to.

Sharon Stein
Calabasas, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

He's great !!!

Sara Z
Compton, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The short sale of my father's home went smoother than we had hoped. Having read horror stories of the length short sales take, we were ready to expect no news regarding the sale of the home for over 6 months. However, Steven Padilla and his team hit the floor running and immediately put the house up for sale and started working with the banks to help secure a short sale approval. A buyer was identified within a month and the short sale was approved soon thereafter. It seemed too good to be true, but it wasn't. Buyer identified, short sale approved, and my father's house was (short)sold within about 3-4 months. Steven Padilla and his team are definitely your go to's for your selling needs!

Couldn't ask for better communication, whether via email, text, or phone, Steven was always available and had a great demeanor when my father and I reached out.

The Metzlers
Commerce, CA
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.

From beginning to end, our realtor Steven Padilla did an excellent job of placing our home on the market at a fair value, keeping us informed about all the various steps along the way, and providing guidance when we had to make decisions. He was knowledgeable about our home's area and its potential buyers. The selling process for the most part went smoothly and quickly. That was attributable to Steven and the staff that supports him. Steven has many years of experience and is thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him. Of course, he has our recommendation!

OCLA Properties LLC
Whittier, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Lilly Williams
Los Angeles, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Steven is very diligent and professional. He has extensive knowledge in the real estate industry and has a passion for his work. We've closed multiple deals with him and we love working with him!

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LaMar Dickinson
Paramount, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

It was a pleasure working with Steve Padilla. He helped me purchase a place much faster than expected.

When I wasn't provided a gate opener for the complex, Steve drove out to the HOA office and bought one for me. His service was great.

G.C.
Torrance, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I appreciated the sensitivity to my needs as we were still
living in my home that we put up
for sale. Throughout the process every aspect was handled with efficiency, professionalism, and promptness. I look forward to working
with this team for our future home purchase.

Thank you.

Rebecca Hernandez
Commerce, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I would highly recommend Steven Padilla. Having to sell my mother’s home of 70 years was a delicate situation from the start but the house also had issues. Steven was there to guide us professionally through each and every one of these issues from start to finish in a smooth and efficient manner. His patience and confidence was relayed to us and kept us on track with no stress to us. He was always available to us morning and night and no question from us was too small. He had offers on the house within a week. Steven’s negotiations and suggestions were so precise that we were very happy with our appraisal and the offers made on our house. One of the many most valuable qualifications Steven has is not only his amazing experience, incredible diligence and his ethics and honesty, but the understanding of not just the sale of your home but the area he is selling and what benefits the city has to offer. If you want an honest, hardworking, knowledgeable and diligent agent with great ethics that will get you top dollar for your home that would be Steven.

Rafaela Perez
Compton, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I would definitely recommend Steven Padilla to all my friends and relatives. Very happy with the purchase!!!

E. Jeron Phifer
Los Angeles, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I use Steven on the sale of another property and was totally satisfied he is A Cut Above in totally about what's best for the buyer and seller he has went above and beyond

even if a valuable asset in the realtor Market very knowledgeable and very helpful goes a Step Beyond Call of Duty

even work very hard to make sure the buyer and seller what is satisfied and both got what they needed and

the staff was excellent and very amazing job

The overall sales experience was smooth and professional..... amazing!

Regina Chaney
Long Beach, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Steven Padilla offered excellent service. He is professional and knowledgeable. I was fortunate to have him escort me through the sale of my property.

Mario Gonzalez
Whittier, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

George Merritt
Downey, CA
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Steven Padilla is a very qualified professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone. From beginning to end, Steven guides you through each and every step, keeps you informed on the process and once in escrow makes sure everything continues to move through the process.

With Steven's knowledge of the market, his selling experience, attitude and hard work ethic, we achieved the best price for a difficult property to sell. In working with Steven Padilla you will find him well-mannered, well dressed and ready to bring you the right buyer to purchase your property. Any issues are worked through in a very professional manner. And in our case also helping with a final estate sale.

Steven Padilla is definitely your best choice!

Ann Marie Minks
Bellflower, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Steven is so very qualified and the most outstanding broker I have ever dealt with my entire life. He is a very knowledgeable, caring, self motivated and a very dependable agent. His communication skills are fantastic and he works very hard to assist you with the outcomes agreed on in the plan. He is very flexible and keen on the details of the real-estate industry. I am truly thankful that I had his assistance in the selling of my property and will call on him again. I highly recommend him! Thank you Steven!

Steven is very professional and has high energy for the task!

Steven is a very committed agent and communicates daily on progress or needs required to get the job done, the sale made.

100% satisfaction

Omar Saenz
Bell Gardens, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Nereyda Garcia
Oceanside, CA
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Steven is very professional, excellent customer service, and went the extra mile to help us find our property. Steven is a great negotiator when it came to having our repair request list to be fulfilled and we are very satisfied with the results. I would definitely recommend him to family and friends.

Oscar Garcia
Pomona, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Once again, Steven has demonstrated he is the top agent for getting your property sold as well transitioning into a brand new property. Steven made it easy for my wife and I to stay relaxed during escrow and closing. Steven has exceptional customer service and is an outstanding agent. I would definitely recommend Steven to family and friends.

Kari Logan
Yorba Linda, CA
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Steven Padilla is a true professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone. From the moment you decide to list your home through escrow closing, Steven guides you through each and every step, keeps you informed on the process and once in escrow makes sure everything continues to move through the process. He actually takes a lot of the stress and worries out of the process.

With Steven's knowledge of the market, his selling experience, attitude and demeanor
he makes the process easy. In working with Steven Padilla you will find him well-mannered, well dressed and ready to bring you the right buyer to purchase your home. Any issues are worked through in a very professional manner.

In all aspect of selling and life this is the guy I have hired and hired over again. I have worked with Steven on selling 6 pieces of personal property over the last 5-6 years. He has proven over and over again he knows is business, and is tempered with the right attitude. We have been extremely satisfied with the services he has provided to us, and again would highly recommend him.

Mario Gonzalez
Huntington Park, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Once again Steven went out of his way to find me that perfect property I was looking for. I would continue to work with him in the future.

Andy
Pomona, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

From my meeting with Steven, I had a very good impression of him. He was candid, polite, punctual, and responsive. His communication was clear, precise and right to the point. He was knowledgeable, resourceful, and was very effective in bridging the gap between the buyer and the seller. Overall, I gave him 5 stars for his services.

Bernard Davis
Inglewood, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The flow of the real estate transaction was flawless from beginning to closing. What more can I expect.

Alfredo B.
Lynwood, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Approachable, helpful, knowledgeable, and honest.

The house was a probate sale and Steven Padilla was very helpful in guiding us through each step of the process.

Steven shared his experience and knowledge with the probate sale which help me get a better understanding of the process. Steven was also able to answer all of my questions and gave his honest opinion in different matters.

Thank you Steven Padilla for helping me purchase my first house. My family and I was very impressed by your professionalism, trustworthiness, genuineness, and kindness.

Stephanie
Los Angeles, CA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Steven the best! Steven so helpful and understanding in dealing with me. Thank you again again, Steven.

Professional Info

Brokerage

Century 21 A Better Service Realty
8077 E Florence Ave ste 204
Downey, CA 90240

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
CA 00957274
38 years experience

Awards

  • 2023 - CENTURION®
  • 2022 Rankings C21- 7th in State, 18th in the Nation
  • 2022 - GRAND CENTURION®
  • 2022 - President's Producer
  • 2022 - Quality Service Pinnacle Producer

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Foreclosures & Short sales
  • Luxury properties
  • Relocation

Designations

  • C-RETS
  • SFR®
  • SRS

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Hobbies

  • Community Activities
  • Family
  • Fitness & Exercise
  • Health & Wellness
  • Travel
  • Volunteering
  • Writing

Top Cities *

Los Angeles

  • 17 sales past 3 years
  • 82 days on market
  • $700K median price

Compton

  • 10 sales past 3 years
  • 121 days on market
  • $630K median price

Norwalk

  • 9 sales past 3 years
  • 65 days on market
  • $679K median price

Service Areas

Alhambra, CA Altadena, CA Anaheim, CA Arcadia, CA Artesia, CA Baldwin Park, CA Bellflower, CA Bell Gardens, CA Beverly Hills, CA Bloomington, CA Brea, CA Buena Park, CA Carson, CA Cerritos, CA Chino, CA Chino Hills, CA Claremont, CA Colton, CA Compton, CA Corona, CA Corona del Mar, CA Costa Mesa, CA Covina, CA Culver City, CA Cypress, CA Diamond Bar, CA Downey, CA Duarte, CA Eastvale, CA El Monte, CA El Segundo, CA Fontana, CA Fountain Valley, CA Fullerton, CA Gardena, CA Garden Grove, CA Glendale, CA Glendora, CA Grand Terrace, CA Hacienda Heights, CA Hawaiian Gardens, CA Hawthorne, CA Hermosa Beach, CA Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Park, CA Inglewood, CA Irvine, CA Jurupa Valley, CA La Habra, CA Lakewood, CA La Mirada, CA La Palma, CA La Puente, CA La Verne, CA Lawndale, CA Loma Linda, CA Lomita, CA Long Beach, CA Los Alamitos, CA Los Angeles, CA Lynwood, CA Manhattan Beach, CA March Air Force Base, CA Marina del Rey, CA Maywood, CA Midway City, CA Mira Loma, CA Monrovia, CA Montclair, CA Montebello, CA Monterey Park, CA Moreno Valley, CA Newport Beach, CA Newport Coast, CA Norco, CA Norwalk, CA Ontario, CA Orange, CA Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA Paramount, CA Pasadena, CA Pico Rivera, CA Placentia, CA Pomona, CA Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Redlands, CA Redondo Beach, CA Rialto, CA Riverside, CA Rosemead, CA Rowland Heights, CA San Bernardino, CA San Dimas, CA San Gabriel, CA San Jose, CA San Marino, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Fe Springs, CA Santa Monica, CA Seal Beach, CA Sierra Madre, CA Signal Hill, CA South El Monte, CA South Gate, CA South Pasadena, CA Stanton, CA Temple City, CA Torrance, CA Tustin, CA Universal City, CA Upland, CA Villa Park, CA Walnut, CA West Covina, CA West Hollywood, CA Westminster, CA Whittier, CA Yorba Linda, CA

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.