Steven Cozza

Born and raised in Petaluma, Steven Cozza knows Sonoma and Marin the way most people know their own street. Before real estate, he spent years as a professional cyclist racing in Europe and training on home turf. He rode his bike across these counties in every season and now jokes that he knows almost every back road, country lane, and shortcut from memory. That deep, on the ground familiarity with neighborhoods, microclimates, back country roads, and hidden pockets of Sonoma and Marin is a real advantage for his clients.

When Steven came home from pro cycling and shifted into real estate, he brought the same drive, discipline, and focus with him. Since 2012, he has built the Cozza Team at Compass into a top producing group that now ranks among the top 1.5 percent of agents in the United States and has been recognized as a Petaluma Top Team by RealTrends Verified for 2025. Behind those stats are hundreds of successful sales, ranging from in town bungalows to luxury estates and country properties.

Steven is known for a calm but highly strategic approach. For sellers, he specializes in positioning homes to receive top dollar through smart pricing, thoughtful prep, and standout marketing. He helps clients invest only where it will truly move the needle, then uses data and experience to price with confidence. Once on the market, he manages feedback, timing, and negotiation to get the strongest combination of price and terms.

For buyers, Steven is a guide and an advocate. He makes sure clients understand the process, the neighborhood, and the numbers, then helps craft offers that stand out and get accepted, even in competitive situations. Clients often remark that he finds ways to strengthen their position without overpaying, all while negotiating firmly for their best interests.

Structure and systems sit quietly behind everything he does. Steven has built detailed checklists, timelines, and workflows that keep each transaction organized and predictable. The result is a smoother experience where inspections, contingencies, lender milestones, and escrow details are handled before they become stress points. Most clients describe the process as easier than they expected, even when they are buying and selling at the same time.

No one does that work alone. Steven has intentionally built a supportive, full service team around his clients. From listing preparation and vendor coordination to marketing, escrow, and post closing support, there is always a specialist in the Cozza Team who knows exactly what to do and when. That allows Steven to stay focused on strategy, negotiation, and client communication, while the team keeps every detail moving in the right direction.

Community is a constant thread in Steven’s story. He grew up here, raced here, and is now raising his own family here. Giving back is not a line item in his bio, it is part of his identity. Steven and the Cozza Team regularly participate in local fundraisers, sponsor community events, and support Compass Cares initiatives, with a particular focus on youth, housing, and local nonprofits.

Whether it is a luxury property in west Sonoma County, a country home on acreage, or a first home in town, Steven brings the same mindset to every client. Know the area deeply, listen carefully, communicate clearly, and negotiate every detail as if it were his own move on the line.

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