Kate Stephenson

Kate brings a steady, detail-driven approach to guiding buyers and sellers through the purchase or sale of their home. Clients appreciate her thorough preparation, transparent guidance, and the calm, organized way she navigates complex decisions. From the earliest planning stages to closing day, she makes the process feel manageable — breaking down each step, coordinating vendors, fine-tuning pricing or offer strategies, and ensuring that all the moving parts come together seamlessly. Her background into San Francisco real estate runs deeper than the average salesperson as well. Prior to joining Sotheby's International Realty as an agent, Kate was the Director of Digital Marketing at McGuire Real Estate, a 100-year-old brokerage rooted in the city's luxury marketplace. Working closely with some of the Bay Area's most respected agents, she developed a strategic, numbers-forward mindset while also learning the nuanced art of property presentation and storytelling. She brings that same unique skill set and tireless work ethic to every person and property she represents. Whether it's first-time homebuyers, a bespoke luxury listing, or seasoned investor; there's a consistency to Kate's craft. Interpreting San Francisco's hyper-local market trends on a routine basis helps her clients make smart decisions in a place where values fluctuate by neighborhood and sometimes even blocks. With a keen eye for aesthetics and spotting potential, clients achieve both their lifestyle needs and long-term goals when working with Kate. A longtime resident of Cow Hollow, Kate's called San Francisco home shortly after graduating from Chico State as a Journalism & Public Relations major. In her spare time, she loves early morning walks to the Golden Gate Bridge, football Sundays (open house schedule permitting), live music shows with friends, and dining at her brother's restaurant in Pacific Heights.