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Payton

Payton Stiewe

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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.
 
Whether it’s throwing a barbecue for brokers or folding a listing into an architect association’s tour of the city, Payton is known for presenting homes in unique and sometimes unexpected ways. He partners with the best—from interior decorators to painters and florists—and will even knock down a few walls to get a house ready for sale. “I’m a big believer that if you package something well, you’ll get a higher price for it,” he says.
 
As a result, Artemis’ open houses have a reputation among brokers as not-to-be-missed events. For Payton, packaging a house—prepping it, staging it, and creatively getting the word out about it—is as much about understanding people as it is about understanding the market. “One of the critical steps in packaging a house is communicating to a particular buyer’s profile,” explains Payton. “Buyers have to feel enticed to come to the house, spend time at the house, and envision themselves living in the house.”
 
Payton, who was raised in Germany before relocating to the U.S., started his career as a Real Estate Agent representing Sotheby’s International Real Estate in 2002 after helping launch three successful high-tech startups. As a business development strategist and general manager for When.com, Evite.com, and Expertcity (GoToMyPC.com), Payton sharpened his innate sales, marketing, and negotiation skills.
 
Payton Stiewe and his family. Today, Payton and his wife, Bettina, are active members of the Headlands Center for the Arts, and Payton is on the American Institute of Architects committee for selecting homes for its annual AIA tour of San Francisco and Marin. Passionate about improving education in the U.S., Payton is also a Marin Montessori Trustee. “I know what it’s like to be young and single, then married, and then married with kids, so I can personally relate to my clients’ real estate needs from experience—no matter what their demographic.”
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much again for your effort and professionalism throughout this whole process. Your team went above and beyond in coordinating and getting us around every obstacle that was thrown at us. We could not have asked for a better agent.

— Alex H.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Working with Sejal and her team was a dream. Navigating the San Francisco buyer's market is a tumultuous and high-speed endeavor. I felt extremely confident that our search for a home ended with an ideal outcome from a timing, pricing, and location perspective. We will absolutely work with Payton + Binnings down the road!

— Ross M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I wanted to thank you for, once again, making this transaction as smooth as possible and for the great counsel you provided along the way. Know that we will continue to refer you every chance we get and that you will be helping us buy a new house in Marin in a few years - likely helping me negotiate to get back into the place we just sold!

— David + Alexis

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I've been bragging about you all throughout this long journey and will definitely keep my ears open for any other future home buyers amongst my friends and colleagues. I was impressed with the level of research, expertise, and patience you exhibited through the process and am very thankful to have found you all. I only wish I had found you sooner!

— Eric P.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I want to extend my appreciation to the whole team. I have learned so much during our work together. It all started with learning that we lived in a "luxury" property and finished nicely yesterday with a great sale price! I will definitely recommend your team to anyone looking to buy or sell a luxury home in the Bay Area. Thank you so much for your hard work.

— Chandrika

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We were very happy with our experience with the Payton+Binnings team. They exceeded our expectations on multiple levels, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking to list a property. They are the definition of full service and managed the process from physically preparing our property for sale to final closing, allowing us to focus on our family and careers while they handled the details.

— Steve + Ally

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
The Payton+Binnings team was fantastic from the home search and offer stage, all the way through (and even after) closing. Although we were experienced buyers and well-informed on the local market, Payton+Binnings was able to offer meaningful counsel every step of the way. They are knowledgeable, thorough and responsive, resulting in a great service experience for us. and a house we love at the right price.

— Scott + Geneva

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Arrian and Sejal are phenomenal real estate agents! They are very knowledgeable and great at researching and analyzing what is happening in the city's many micro-markets. They have great personalities, great negotiating skills, and are very detail-oriented. And they are always willing to go out of their way to be helpful. I would unequivocally recommend them to anyone looking for an agent in San Francisco.

— Mark H.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
If we were on Skype, you'd be watching a grown man cry (tears of joy of course). You three have been nothing but an absolute pleasure to work with and we could not be more pleased with the entire process and outcome of the sale of our house. We would be more than happy to be a reference for anything you do and we will actively work to promote you and your services to every person we know in the Bay Area.

— Jim + Sara

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Working with the Payton+Binnings team was refreshing and inspiring. Their level of professionalism is top-notch; they are incredibly responsive, proactive in their approach, and detail-oriented. They are using the latest and greatest technology and media to ensure your listing targets the ideal audience and that ultimately that your listing sells for the best possible price. We were thrilled with our exp...

— Megan + Michael

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Payton Stiewe and the team are simply the best. Yes, the market is hot, but our property looked so good and was marketed so well by this team, that we surpassed all expectations. Payton personally attended every meeting, met with the contractors, set clear expectations, and always treated us like a priority. This was so refreshing after other realtors were passing us down to junior, less experienced peop...

— Lucas M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Working with Payton + Binnings was a tremendous pleasure and I would not hesitate one minute to do it again, although I don't foresee selling the amazing home that they found for us. They patiently put up with many, many months beforehand showing my husband and me home after home. Ultimately, they made completing the deal smooth and painless and calmed my nerves on more than one occasion. I can't imagine...

— Lisa + Thierry

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We were very happy with the Payton+Binnings team. Our home had been on the market before, and we knew it was a tough time to be selling. Payton and the team were good and kind and very thorough, leaving no stone unturned and ensuring that the house really shined. With all kinds of details handled and lots of untapped potentials brought to light, we happily accepted an offer within weeks of our first open...

— Jonathan + Misty

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
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. You do great work, and we're beyond t...

— Michael + Anne

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
It is sometimes hard to believe that our friendship all started thanks to two people we hadn't even met, our children. It has taken us on a journey of working together, playing together (vail!) and growing together. Thank you for your tremendous support, guidance, and dedication to me and the direction of Pacific Union - Christie's International and Sotheby's prior. Your steadfast support was a big reaso...

— Patrick B.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
If you have a house to sell, enlist the Payton+Binnings team. They handled all the details, from suggesting improvements to bring top dollar to providing resources to fix things. We used the stager they suggested and the house looked 'drop dead gorgeous' and had a fresh modern look that other stagers missed. They also helped us with the disclosure package, which to the uninitiated seller can be overwhelm...

— Robin + David

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Working with Payton+Binnings made our home buying process smooth and as stress-free as possible. They were always accessible and responsive when we had questions. They were incredibly professional and knowledgeable and went the extra mile to research answers to any arcane questions we had. They were always patient and pleasant, going out of their way to accommodate our schedules and needs, which was espe...

— Emily + Alex

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Buying a property in San Francisco seemed like a daunting process until we met with the Payton+Binnings team. They started by walking us through the process in detail from start to finish so that there would be no surprises. They were extremely proactive about sending us possible listings and sharing with us their feedback on open houses. Through the process, they really took to heart our needs and what ...

— Megan + Michael

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We've now purchased two homes and sold one with Sejal and her team. Both of us work in the non-profit realm and didn't think we would be able to own a piece of SF, but Sejal's expertise and careful advice got us into our first place in 2012. Last year her patience and tenacity paid off again when we found a new place, and the team stepped in to help us sell our first home. The level of professionalism is...

— Andrew + Liana

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I've had the pleasure of working with the Payton+Binnings team for the purchase and sale of a home in Mill Valley. For the purchase, the team helped through all the details and ensured I was completely covered. I never once felt it was about a commission or anything, it was about helping me get the best deal possible. When I chose to sell, the team doubled down and arranged all the updates necessary in o...

— Andrew M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
It was great working with Sejal and Arrian to help me find my new house. Over the past year they were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. I made several bids over the year and closed my new house 2 weeks ago. Arrian's price estimates & comparisons proved to be extremely accurate. Via leads in their local network, they were able to show me my new house and complete the bid before the house...

— Mark D.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
My boyfriend and I worked with Payton+Binnings on the purchase of our first home. As first-time home buyers in a very uncertain market, we had a lot of questions and concerns. They were essential in guiding us through the whole process, first by providing their insight into the market and neighborhoods and then in helping us understand each step of the closing process including reviewing the disclosure p...

— Jason + Mirella

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We decided to work with Payton+Binnings for a few reasons. The first and most important reason we chose them is because when we first met with the team, they advised us that the timing was not right to sell our house and that we would not sell for what we wanted. They encouraged us to wait. The second reason we decided to work with Payton+Binnings was that they did call us when the time was right and enc...

— Dan + Andrea

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
After working with a few agents in the area, and not being able to find anything that would fit our needs, we decided to consult with Arrian and Sejal. Before we even had time to schedule the next in-person appointment, they had already collected for us a list of units that were amazingly on target, and one of them turned out to be the one we decided to buy later on. I really appreciated the fact that th...

— Tracy T.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
How's this for candor? I am a realtor as well and yet I still feel compelled to write a review for these guys as they truly are a class act. Having had the luxury of closing a deal with them earlier this year where I represented the seller, I can say that they make it easy, fair and incredibly pleasant to work with. Throughout the transaction they were communicative with me and sincerely considerate to m...

— Jonathan M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Working with Payton was a delight from our first meeting until post-sale and hand-off to the new owners of our property. He and his team are a class act, and stand out with these qualities: 1) Superior knowledge of our neighborhood and the market, which enabled us to make smart, strategic pricing decisions. 2) Attention to detail, such that every inch of the staging was perfect, 3) Judgement, which was a...

— Jonathan S.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for selling my apartment. Being on the Filbert steps, the property required a deep understanding of the market and the small subset of buyers that would be eligible to buy in that location. If things came up, you handled them. Most of your voicemails to me were "This is the situation. I will take care of it I took care of it." This attitude provided me with a sense ...

— Jonathan W.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We could not recommend the Payton+Binnings team more highly to anyone looking for a fantastic real estate agent. Not only did they help us get our dream home, they listened, coached and supported us as first time home buyers through the entire process. Experienced, professional, patient and down to earth, they were a dream team to work with and quick to earn our trust. Payton, Sejal and Arrian had differ...

— Helen + Alan

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
The thing I appreciated most about Sejal and Arrian was the way they really understood our priorities and what we wanted. At the same time, as first-time homebuyers, they also helped us by pointing out things we normally wouldn't think of when looking at a property. For example, how certain things about a property -- even though we could live with them -- might make it a challenge to sell later on, or wh...

— Tamara M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
The Payton+Binnings team did a truly exceptional job preparing, marketing and selling our condo. We met with Arrian, Sejal, and Payton the day we received the keys back from our former tenants, and turned it over to the team to get it ready for sale. From that first meeting, they had a specific vision and plan, and they executed that plan with impressive speed, organization, and attention to detail. The ...

— Patrick + Megan

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Arrian and Sejal are truly outstanding real estate agents. I met Arrian by chance when looking for directions to one of the open houses I was planning to visit in that same building. He kindly offered to guide me to that one and a few other similar units in the area. It wasn't long before my wife and I felt we were in good hands. Arrian and Sejal are excellent professionals that utilized their appraisal ...

— Riccardo T.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Seriously, thank you to the entire Payton+Binnings team for all your help through this process. You came highly recommended and I was impressed with your initial presentation but you managed to far exceed my expectations. I'm not just talking about the amazing sale price either because we are obviously thrilled with that. It's really the constant thoughtful intelligence, integrity, and professionalism of...

— Aaron + Carla

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Are you looking for the best realtors ever? Sejal and Arrian are absolutely fantastic! From our first meeting with them through the final closing of our purchase, they were top-notch professionals. When Sejal and Arrian are working with you, they find out exactly what you want and help you find it. They don't send you out to look at stuff that doesn't fit your parameters. Arrian's background in appraisin...

— Kathy C.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
If you are looking for a realtor team who would go an extra 500 miles for you, these guys are it. Sejal and Arrian are a married couple and work so well together. We never felt pressured to buy anything out of our range and they would give it to us straight if a place was worth bidding or not. It also helps that Arrian used to be an appraiser so he would guide us on what a realistic bid may go in these c...

— Sonya L.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Payton+Binnings are the consummate professionals in this business and provided us truly distinctive service in our search for our dream home. Arrian and Sejal make a perfect power couple (helps that they are also a lovely married couple!) and their strengths truly compliment each other. Having run his own appraisal company in a previous life, Arrian can provide you the sharp quants and valuation advice t...

— Lawrence + Sherlene

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We had the great pleasure of working with the Payton+Binnings dream team when we decided to sell our home in Cole Valley. After interviewing several Realtors, we felt that not only did Sejal, Arrian, and Payton just “get us” and our home, but that they would add a creative spark, intelligence, and integrity to the process. Payton is the right brain and the creative side of the team—bringing in great idea...

— Lexie + Casper

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We met Arrian and Sejal Binnings at an open house. At the time we weren't looking for an agent, but after floundering around for a couple of weeks, we decided to give them a call. They have been outstanding to work within the last few weeks. They are resourceful, responsive and knowledgeable. The analysis they provide is detailed and their methodology is sound. They are also willing to take calls and pro...

— Jay + Wendy

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Payton+Binnings is a fantastic real estate team and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. They are hardworking, savvy, incredibly responsive, and go the extra mile to help you find your dream home (and win the bidding war for it!). On top of this, they are warm, friendly, and sincere—a great compliment to their intelligence and professionalism. While they are San Francisco real estate experts...

— Lizzie + Tyler

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
The photographs Arrian had taken and his description of the property highlighted perfectly the selling points of our condo. I was very impressed when I saw the listing. Sejal is so friendly and professional, great attention to detail, which provided a lot of comforts as she helped us through each step of the way. Her guidance through the final selling process, especially guiding us through all of the pap...

— Al + Dave

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
This was our first home purchase in San Francisco and my realtor on the Peninsula (who I sincerely trust) referred me to the Payton+Binnings team. Within a day of our initial contact, Sejal and Arrian met with us at our convenience. We discussed our new home wants/needs in-depth; they answered all of our questions and clarified service expectations. We mainly worked with Sejal during this process, which ...

— Jen + Aaron M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We want to express our tremendous satisfaction with the Payton+Binnings Team for their marketing efforts in connection with our two-unit property on Divisadero. We have been investing in real estate for over 5 years and have worked with many realtors over the years. Among all of these, Arrian, Sejal and Payton stand out for their integrity and honesty in dealings with us and with prospective buyers, thei...

— Jill + Tony

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
It has been a year since our last transaction with Arrian and Sejal Binnings and four years since our first. I would never think of using anyone else for my San Francisco and Bay area real estate transactions - they are simply the best in every way. I am writing this review now because once again they have proved to be exceptional, not only professionally, but also in the way that they support their clie...

— Emily G.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
This is THE BEST real estate team ever. After having a very bad experience with another SF realtor of a different agency (who incidentally I found on yelp and chose because of the many positive reviews - a reminder that in real estate, take with a grain of salt those agents who have a bazillion positive yelp reviews and wonder if they are really providing their clients with individualized, top-quality se...

— S.L.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We worked with the Payton+Binnings team when we were staging a 6 unit building on Broderick. They were awesome to work alongside the marketing of the properties!

— Jeff S.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Congratulations on your recent sale at California Court. We've had several units for sale in recent months and your team's presentation was the most professional. Your communication with the building owners was much appreciated.

— MaryAnne C.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much for all your help in selling my place. In the end, I am really pleased with the outcome. I really appreciate all the hand-holding and expertise you provided along the way.

— Elizabeth G.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I just wanted to note how incredibly happy we were with your listing, the incredible staging, and the great photography. We think that you represented it Much better than other times our home has been for sale.

— Oliver + Naya

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I just closed on a transaction with Arrian and his team. I represented the Buyers and their team represented the Seller. They run a very professional team and the process was incredibly smooth. They are highly professional and I trust they could overcome any obstacle. I would look forward to the opportunity to work with their team again in the future!

— Daniel R.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Payton came highly recommended through a friend. I was evaluating several agents and it was when I saw his repeat and successful sales record in Mill Valley that I decided to move forward and I couldn't have been happier. The process from start to finish was easy and seamless. Payton and his team handled everything from helping me offload items to proper disposal, walking me through each step of the proc...

— Sandra P.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
The absolute best. We've worked with them 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 but they also truly empathize with their clients, sharing thoughts anchored in what matters most to you. We have had a remarkable streak of sellin...

— Haley + Aneesh

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