PROOF OF SUCCESS!

With over 46 years of Southern California real estate expirience & over 450+ successful transactions we have a proven record of sucess!

  • $900M

    Approx. Value of Homes SOLD

  • 450+

    Total Transactions Completed

  • #1

    O.C.'s #1 Father-Daughter Team

  • 250+

    Total # of Websites Advertised

WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER!

WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Papa Steve’s blue eyes light up as number 18 on the red team shoots and scores. “Goal!” he shouts, raising the hands of the giggling, little girl on his shoulders to cheer for her brother.

Steve—or Papa as he known to his seven grandchildren—never misses a game. He’s as quick to offer encouragement and advice after a loss as he is to offer high-fives and hugs after a win. It’s just a small part of why Papa Steve has come to be loved and trusted not only among his ever-growing family—currently four children and seven grandchildren—but in the sun-washed Southern California communities they call home. When he’s not cheering on the sidelines, Steve volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, at Saddleback Church and for the Orange County Juvenile Probation Department.

When asked, he attributes what he calls “Midwestern family values” to his Michigan upbringing, and he chalks up his sense of service to his days in the United States Marine Corps. A Vietnam combat veteran, Steve was also stationed in Southern California in 1968 after returning stateside. He was enamored with the mild coastal climate and beauty of the surrounding mountains, often snowcapped in the winter, creating a surreal backdrop beyond the palm trees and rolling hills and canyons where he hiked. Orange County provided the perfect central location to San Diego and Los Angeles, and while on leave, Steve ventured to the cities and surrounding areas, immersing himself in the rich culture, natural beauty and myriad entertainment options. After experiencing all that the Southland had to offer, he knew he’d be back.

A DYNAMIC DUO-It wasn’t long after returning to Southern California in the ‘70s that Krista—the first of his children and current business partner—was born. “I knew this was where I wanted to raise my family,” he says. Soon after, Steve began his real estate career.

Today, Steve and Krista form Southern California’s top-producing father-daughter team. Not surprisingly, Krista shares her father’s active and involved lifestyle, and aside from being mother to two—Sienna Lynn & Garner McGraw, the grandchild most recently spoiled by Papa Steve—and loving wife to husband Gary, Krista plays in the Orange County Women’s Soccer League alongside younger sister Katie, is a member of the Orange County Chapter of Autism Awareness and donates to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Steve and Krista—along with the rest of the Widners—also happen to be avid fans of the Anaheim Ducks hockey team.

GROWING WHAT YOU SOW: A cornerstone of Steve and Krista’s personal philosophy—whether it’s family, community or business—is that you get what you give. That’s why they find time to balance their commitments and focus on each, but never lose sight of the big picture. “It’s about building relationships,” Steve says. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a friend, a family member, a client or any combination of the above. Once you plant that seed, it’s only going to grow if you nurture it. If you give it the attention it deserves, it’s going to weather the storms and bear fruit for many seasons to come.” This approach is the reason that many of the Widners’ clients not only remain clients, but become friends as well.

WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER-Steve and Krista take a personal interest in clients’ wants and needs. They take the time to listen to and address questions and concerns throughout all stages of the transaction, whether you’re buying or selling. With a master’s degree and a background in mortgage underwriting, Krista’s education and experience combine with Steve’s creative thinking and business savvy honed over 35 award-winning years in the industry to create an invaluable wealth of resources when it comes to your investment. And with a skilled team focused on your business, you can take comfort in knowing you will always have direct and immediate access to someone dedicated to you, whether you’re ready to close a deal or simply ask a question. 

 

What are clients have to say about us!

  • R. Peffer
    Krista and Steve are a great team - Krista on the admin side with all the details and Steve with the vision and expertise to find the right buyer if you are selling, and find the right home if you are buying. They have helped us with both over the years. They went above and beyond to be sure there were no loose ends and that we were satisfied, and we appreciate their honesty and integrity.
  • B. Berard
    Krista was fantastic to work with. Krista listened to what we were looking for, made sure we saw all of our options, and guided us through the closing process. Krista's extensive knowledge of the area really helped us make an informed buying decision. Krista advised us on pros and cons for each of our options, which helped guide our direction. We will definitely be reaching our to Krista again when we are ready to sell, and purchase again.
  • S. Shechtman
    We’ve known Steve & Krista for many years and trust them implicitly. This trust has been earned through knowledge, ability to understand the market, caring about us and an incredible work ethic. Many realtors first thought is “how much money will I make”. Steve & Krista’s first thought is “we will do whatever is necessary to help our clients achieve their goals”. They have surely done that for us and we are so very grateful. You will be also.
  • R. Koyama
    This real estate transaction is the second we have completed with Krista, and both were handled professionally and on-schedule. Expert knowledgeable service that was very responsive; we were confident we would get pertinent advice to address any potential issues or snags. We are very fortunate to have her as our real estate professional.
  • T. Oxee
    What an amazing professional no non-sense get you what you want real estate team. Krista and Steve went above and beyond to get my family into our dream home. They give you the truth and do not beat around the bush.
  • B. Vollenhals
    Krista was very knowledgeable, professional, and exceptional in responding to my questions. I highly recommend Krista to represent anyone selling or buying a home. She exceeded our expectations.
  • Y. McCormick
    Krista was awesome! She was so patient with my husband and I while we were house hunting. She was always available to answer any of our questions, and prompt in setting up various walk throughs. She helped us find just the house for us!
  • C. Bachelo
    When my wife and I had decieded to list our home for sale we had many choices in south orange county when it came to an agent.We meet with several agents and decided to move forward with the Widner team.It proved to be the best decison for our family.Not only did they bring us a buyer within a week of it hitting the MLS but they also helped our family find a rental property within the next week!Time was of the essence because we had a 30 day escrow. During the process of escrow we were given daily updates and guided through any steps we as the seller needed to complete on our end to close on time.Steve and Krista treated us like family and that is why I have posted this review so others can have the same experience that we had with them. Thanks again for all of your help Steve and Krista.
  • C. Boyle
    I have bought and sold many properties. I worked with Krista Widner and I can honestly say, I underestimated her and was so pleasantly surprised woth how knowledgeable and professional she was. She went above and beyond and was amazing! I can’t even compare her to real estate agents my husband have used in the past because there is literally no comparison! She has definitely made a life long client out of my husband and I.
  • D. Parfitt
    Steve Widner combines everything an agent should be in today's complex and competitive market: honest, compassionate, knowledgeable, locally respected and of course effective. We purchased our first home with Steve and despite the market being highly competitive, Steve was able to work his skills and get our offer accepted. He will not send a junior broker to your home, he will personally represent you and your property and work 100% for your goals. Today's real estate market is changing -- and it's nice to have a realtor on your side with traditional values and the desire to build personal lasting relationships. Thank you Steve!
  • J. Timmons
    Krista and the team knocked it out of the park: helpful, creative, resourceful and successful. The level of responsiveness was superb, and undoubtedly recommend.
  • J. Campbell
    My wife and I have used Krista for 3 separate real estate transactions. She is very knowledgeable and a true professional. Her attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile is one of her strongest assets. On one of our purchases the other agent and the seller were to say the least not helpful or on task. Krista kept them on task and was the single reason the purchase was on time. She was again a true and helpful professional. I found her to be honest and forthright with advice on how to best market and price our home. I would and have recommended her to other friends and she never failed to exceed my strong recommendation. She is a pleasure to work with.

Your Home Is In The Hands

Of A Team Who Cares:

The WIDNER Team

We are focused on your needs and the sale of your property. Our expertise and support allows us to stay focused on you. Ultimately, this means that we can make your home selling process as transparent, seamless, and stress-free as possible. 

STEVE & KRISTA'S

White Glove Service

We are ready to help you reach your real estate goals by making your needs our number one priority. We recognize you have a choice when it comes to working with a real estate professional. Our team looks forward to earning your trust and helping you discover the smarter way to buy or sell a home.