Steffie Hands is a Long Beach-based REALTOR® and Broker-Associate with over 20 years of experience helping clients buy and sell historic homes and architecturally significant properties throughout Southern California. She is widely recognized for her expertise in historic homes in Long Beach, CA, and for guiding clients through complex ,high-touch real estate transactions with clarity and confidence.

Areas of Expertise in Real Estate

• Buying and selling historic homes in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, and Orange County

• Trust, probate, and estate property sales

• Retirement moves, out-of-state sales, first-time home purchases

• Architecturally significant and design-forward homes
   

Steffie’s real estate career is built on a strong foundation in financial advising and estate planning coordination, giving her clients an added layer of strategic insight—particularly when navigating trusts, inherited properties, and multi-generational home sales. Known for her calm, steady approach, she guides clients through every step of the process, from preparation for listing to fully closing the escrow.

Historic Home Specialization
Steffie specializes in the sale, preservation, and thoughtful marketing of historic homes, including:

• Craftsman

• California Bungalow

• Spanish Revival

• Mid-Century Modern

• Tudor

As an active volunteer with Long Beach Heritage and the Historical Society of Long Beach, Steffie brings a deep appreciation for architectural detail and neighborhood history to every transaction. She helps clients not only buy and sell historic homes, but also understands and communicates their lasting value.

Local Expertise & Trusted Network
Whether assisting a buyer seeking a character-rich home or helping a family sell a generational property held in trust, Steffie provides:

• Local market expertise rooted in Long Beach neighborhoods

• Strategic, architecture-focused marketing

• A trusted network of preservation-minded contractors, tradespeople, and service professionals

Community-Driven, Long Beach Local
Steffie lives in Long Beach  and is deeply connected to the community through historic preservation efforts, music and cultural events, Spark of Love Toy Drive, and classic car gatherings. Outside of real estate, she can often be found cruising the coast in her 1963 Ford Thunderbird or supporting the architectural and cultural fabric that makes Long Beach a great community to live in.