Steve Eckhardt

Trusted Real Estate Advice - Extraordinary Local Knowledge

What do Clients Say?

Steve is committed to meeting the needs of his clients. He is very patient and always on top of the market. He often goes above and beyond for his clients. Also he has a great sense of humor.

Dr. Joseph & Mrs. Carla Cody

Steve Eckhardt had the patience of a saint, the customer service attitude of a pro, the intuitive insight to understand customer needs, the experience to provide superior advice, and made the whole experience feel more relaxed, comfortable, and low stress. I would use his services again and sincerely recommend him to everyone

Doug & Sara Sandstrom

I worked with Steve with both commercial and residential real estate. Even when he wasn't my realtor, he took the time to help out extensively in giving us information on selling our home. Steve is personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable in all areas of Real Estate. He also has a lot of great connections so that when you need mortgage questions answered, or other related information, he knows who to call!

Dana Vince

Steve Eckhardt did a great job for us. We were moving to Tampa from Atlanta, GA. Because of the extensive overseas travel with my job, we didn't have a lot of time to look at houses in the Tampa area. We provided Steve what we were looking for in the house. We came down to Tampa for one meeting with Steve. He was able to show us eight great houses in one day. Steve really worked for us. He was with us every step of the way through the close. We've since met his family and have become friends. Steve is a quality person and great Broker

Steve & Amy Loftis

Steve helped us purchase a home in South Tampa. He was great to work with! He has extensive knowledge of the Tampa Bay area and the different communities. Steve understood what we were looking for and helped us find the perfect home. I highly recommend him to anybody looking for a realtor.

Justin & Gayle Marsh

About Steve

With more than 27 years of residential real estate experience, Steve Eckhardt is the Broker and Principal of Cornerstone Properties International, serving buyers and sellers throughout the Tampa Bay region and Florida's Gulf Coast.

Steve specializes in luxury homes, waterfront estates, executive relocation, new construction, golf course communities, investment properties, and private client advisory. Throughout his career, he has represented hundreds of millions of dollars in residential real estate transactions while building a reputation for strategic negotiation, market expertise, and exceptional client service.

In 2001, Steve founded Cornerstone Properties International and has since recruited, mentored, and trained more than 200 real estate professionals. His brokerage has operated in multiple Florida markets, including Tampa, Fort Myers, and Key Largo.

Before launching his brokerage, Steve founded one of Florida's early online mortgage companies, giving him extensive expertise in mortgage financing, underwriting, appraisals, and complex transaction structuring. That financial background provides clients with a broader perspective when evaluating high-value real estate decisions.

Steve's career includes serving as the exclusive marketing representative for luxury developments throughout Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, St. Armands, and Key Largo, representing more than $185 million in luxury developer inventory. He was also selected as one of only ten Florida brokerages to assist The Blackstone Group with the acquisition of more than 4,400 Central Florida homes for what became Invitation Homes.

Steve holds the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS) designation and has achieved the Institute's highest level of recognition as a GUILD Elite™ Member, awarded to luxury professionals with proven performance in the upper-tier residential market. The Institute recognizes the CLHMS designation and GUILD Elite as advanced credentials for demonstrated luxury market expertise.

Licensed in both Florida and South Carolina, Steve combines deep local market knowledge with innovative marketing strategies and a consultative approach that helps affluent buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions with confidence.