About Steve Poulos

Meet Steve

Steve Poulos

Owner & Managing Broker, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Northwest Home Team

I help people buy and sell homes across Thurston, Lewis and Pierce counties, and I want every client to feel confident about their next move. My wife, Jessica, and I own Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Northwest Home Team in Tumwater, where I also coach our agents.

  • WA Managing Broker #23020245
  • 20+ years in real estate
  • ★ 4.6 on Zillow (20 reviews)
Steve Poulos, owner and managing broker of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Northwest Home Team
How I work

Confident decisions, one step at a time

Buying or selling a home is a big decision. My job is to help you understand it and feel confident about what comes next.

I start by learning what matters to you: your budget, your timing, your neighborhood and what comes next for your family. Then I build a clear plan around it, so you know what to expect at every step.

Steve Poulos going over home details with buyers
What clients say★★★★★

“Steve had the best buyers for my house. … Steve was personable and hard working. The best!!”

Jamie C., Google review

Steve Poulos in front of a Northwest home

Nobody Knows Homes Better®

A clear plan for your next move

Whether you’re buying your first home or selling the one you raised your family in, I’ll help you see your options, understand the numbers and decide with confidence.

How I can help

Start where you are

Every move starts with a different question. Pick yours.

Selling

Find out what your home is worth and compare your options.

Buying

Know your budget, then see homes first.

The market

Official numbers, updated every month.

Referrals

Agents and past clients can send someone my way.

Where I work

Local to the South Sound

I work across Thurston, Lewis and Pierce counties. These guides cover the cities I serve most, with sources for every number.

Team offices

Tumwater (my office)111 Tumwater Blvd SE, Suite A109, Tumwater, WA 98501

Chehalis282 SW 13th Street, Chehalis, WA

Tacoma9621 Golden Given Rd E, Tacoma, WA
Leading the team

Building agents who show up

Jessica and I own and lead Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Northwest Home Team together. A lot of my time goes into coaching our agents: staying visible, building real relationships and making it easy for clients to find them.

“Don’t be a secret agent.”

What I tell every agent

Find me online

Reviews and profiles

Read what my clients say and connect with me wherever you like.

Common questions

Questions I get asked

Is Steve Poulos a licensed real estate broker?

Yes. I’m a Washington Real Estate Managing Broker, license #23020245. You can look me up anytime on the Washington State Department of Licensing website.

Who owns Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Northwest Home Team?

My wife, Jessica, and I own it together. I’m also the managing broker for our team.

Where is Steve Poulos’s office?

You’ll find me at our Tumwater office: 111 Tumwater Blvd SE, Suite A109, Tumwater, WA 98501. Our team also has offices in Chehalis and Tacoma.

What areas does Steve Poulos serve?

Thurston, Lewis and Pierce counties. That means Tumwater, Olympia and Lacey, south to Chehalis and Centralia, and north toward Tacoma.

How do I contact Steve Poulos?

Call or text me at (360) 789-4921. That’s my direct line. Or send me a message right here on the site.

Let’s talk

Ready to talk about your next move?

Call or text me at (360) 789-4921, stop by the office at 111 Tumwater Blvd SE, Suite A109, or send me a message. No pressure, just a clear next step.

Sources: Washington State Department of Licensing, license lookup (license #23020245, checked October 2026); Zillow agent profile (rating and review count, November 2026); client review from Google reviews of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Northwest Home Team (2026).