Steffi Perthus

Over the past year, Steffi guided us through the sale of our home and two purchases involving co-buyers, overlapping escrows, and a prior deal we ultimately walked away from. When the seller refused every repair request, credit, and piece of documentation, Steffi clearly explained what that pattern signaled, gave us the full picture, and fully supported our decision to walk. She puts her clients first, every time. Our home sale was handled with the same professionalism and attention to detail, and she kept everything moving smoothly while balancing multiple simultaneous transactions. The main purchase was a broker-to-broker transaction, with the opposing agent also managing the property for the seller. The other side made the process far more difficult than it needed to be. Steffi never blinked. Through a drawn-out, at times adversarial negotiation, she remained steady and focused. The final deal included meaningful seller concessions that we fought hard to secure, and she never lost sight of what mattered most to us. She also works seamlessly with lending professionals. Her coordination with our lender made the entire process feel cohesive rather than like a collection of people working in parallel. That matters more than most buyers realize until they find themselves in the middle of a complicated transaction. The transactions were complicated. Working with Steffi wasn’t. She makes complex deals feel manageable and difficult situations seem effortless.

We were blessed to work with Steffi Perthus at Compact Realty to purchase a two-bedroom condominium in Palm Springs and sell our one-bedroom condo. She handled both transactions with what we immediately learned was her professional and tireless fashion. She brought her keen expertise to bear in securing an exceptional deal for the two-bedroom condo while also getting the best price possible for the one-bedroom unit in a slowing market. She promptly responded to every phone call and email to keep us apprised of her progress, answer our questions and reassure us all was well. She worked nearly every weekend for months to host open houses. We're thrilled with our new home and pleased with the sale of our old home. Steffi made that possible. She's not only one of the best real estate agents with whom we've ever worked, but also one of the best professionals with whom we've ever worked. We recommend Steffi and her outstanding services enthusiastically and without hesitation.

This is my 11th house sale, so I feel like I have some experience with realtors. Steffi was recommended by a friend and she is amazing as a realtor and as a person. Steffi is hard-working, meticulous, communicative, and really knows the Palm Springs market. She quickly assessed my property, recommending the right price, and timing for listing. She took care of every detail and my house sold quickly and profitably. I would definitely work with Steffi again for sale (or purchase) of a home. I owe her a big “Thank You” for the excellent results and the professional experience!