Payton Stiewe

Twenty years in Bay Area real estate has taught me this: exceptional homes need exceptional stories. Growing up in Germany shaped my understanding of refinement and craftsmanship - values that perfectly aligned when I found my calling in luxury real estate after building and selling three successful tech startups in the dot-com era (When.com, Evite, and GoToMyPC).

What drives me? Seeing the untold potential in every property, every relationship, every opportunity. From Sotheby's to Christie's to Artemis Real Estate, I've cultivated an approach that transforms properties into experiences. It's in the details - the property transformations, the curated broker events, the personalized service that anticipates rather than responds.

That philosophy built the Payton+Binnings Team, grew Artemis Real Estate, and helped establish Christie's presence in San Francisco and Marin. It's about understanding that true luxury lies in the authentic, in the expertly orchestrated moments that feel effortless.

Today, as President of Engel & Völkers San Francisco, I'm bringing together heritage and innovation, European sensibility and Silicon Valley ingenuity. We're building a team that shares this vision - where every interaction elevates the art of real estate.