Curated. Discreet. Design-driven. Personalized. Boutique luxury with global reach.
For more than two decades, Payton Stiewe has cultivated something special — a selectively matched clientele, visionary sellers, and design-minded properties that represent more than real estate: they represent a lifestyle.
Payton’s List began as a curated roll-call of properties hand-selected by Payton himself: unique homes with soul, located in San Francisco’s most sought-after neighborhoods and Marin County’s pristine enclaves. Each listing moved not just by square footage or zip code, but by story, architecture, community and future potential.
Over time, the phrase took on a deeper meaning: it became the promise of access — to off-market opportunities, insider previews, strategic partnerships, and a refined process that differentiates exceptional real estate from the ordinary.
Today, Payton’s List isn’t just the properties we represent — it’s the list of expectations we meet: precision, discretion, value, design, and unshakeable local intelligence. When a client says they want “to get on Payton’s List”, they mean they’re ready for what the very best of San Francisco and Marin real estate has to offer.
THE WORLD DESERVES TO SEE IT
Engel & Völkers has access to potential home buyers around the world. We reach millions of consumers through our elegant and sophisticated multi-channel marketing efforts and have the added benefit of collaborating with fellow Engel & Völkers professionals throughout the globe to strategically handpick and refer buyers for the specific properties they seek ... like yours.
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​​​​​​Testimonials
"We worked with Sejal, Arrian, Payton, and team both to buy and sell our home in San Francisco. We bought and sold during difficult times (purchased in the crazy competitive 2012-2013 market and sold mid-Pandemic in 2021). They were incredibly patient and supportive throughout both processes! They are helpful in assessing a property's condition and value and are careful to ensure you don't overspend."
Alexandra S.
"The absolute best. We've worked with Arrian, Payton, and Sejal across three moments - purchase of our old home, sale of our old home and purchase of our new home. They are not just the smartest when it comes to actionable advice on the market and how to position your sale or offer... We have had a remarkable streak of selling high and buying low because of their counsel and partnership."
Haley + Aneesh
"I'm writing to thank you once more for your amazing professionalism, kindness, patience, and acumen in bringing our house to the market. Anne and I were immensely impressed by your initial presentation--and really liked all of you personally--and you more than fulfilled that immediate confidence, delivering an offer that far exceeded our most optimistic expectations. We'll recommend you far and wide."
Michael + Anne
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Like every client and every real estate advisor, we too have a unique story. It's one steeped in iconic heritage that drives our resolve to change the way consumers experience the properties, neighborhoods and the overall process of buying and selling a home.
The world of Engel & Völkers was created and continues to grow around the mission to possess the highest levels of competency and client service. Through unrivaled brand consistency, sophisticated systems and innovations, we've done what no other European luxury real estate franchise has been able to do—successfully establish itself in the Americas.
Payton Stiewe is one of the Bay Area's most successful agents, consistently ranked among the top-performing agents in San Francisco and Marin.
Whether you're buying or selling a home, we can help you get the most for your investment.
​​​​​20+ years of high-end, relationship-driven real estate
Known for taste, design intelligence, and refined lifestyle marketing
Tight-knit team structure with concierge-level service
Exclusive off-market access and a global Engel & Völkers network
Strong knowledge of SF → Marin relocation trends
Professional and hospitality-driven approach
​​​​​​Get To Know Me
An art collector and former VP of business development for three successful Internet startups, Payton Stiewe revels in packaging homes so that they communicate to a particular buyer. For sellers, that often means a pre-sale home makeover—and must-see open houses.
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With a background in luxury events and hospitality, Justin Smith delivers organized, high-touch real estate service. His experience leading logistics, vendor relations, and multi-million-dollar productions enables him to provide polished, turnkey support for our clients.
Operations Manager & ​​​​​​Client Services
Francheska brings a founder’s vision and an operator’s precision to luxury real estate operations, shaped by building a nationally recognized brand that appeared on Shark Tank and secured an investment from Mark Cuban. Today, she channels that same strategic mindset and disciplined execution into refining systems, elevating the client experience, and ensuring every detail is handled with intention and care.
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