Stephanie Sills, Realtor

Stephanie Sills, Realtor REALTOR®, DRE #02060529,
Palermo Properties Team at Compass Stephanie understands that buying or selling a home changes peoples’ lives.

A top-producing Realtor® from her very first year in real estate, Stephanie’s academic background and business leadership accelerated her success. Stephanie’s career in technology and consulting gave her a strong work ethic as well as deep understanding of how to communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and successfully negotiate sales contracts. Although she has worked and traveled all over the world, what she enjoys most is serving people right in her own community. It places them in a new environment, introduces them to new friends and shapes their life experience. A person’s home becomes the vessel for their traditions and memories, and even an extension of their identity. To be a part of that personal journey is a great honor that she cares about deeply. She knows that each and every client and transaction is unique. She has built her career on careful listening and asking the right questions so that she can facilitate and engage her clients in a way that works for them and totally satisfies their objectives. Having worked with people from many backgrounds and age groups, Stephanie is well equipped to understand today’s buyers and sellers by helping them to articulate and achieve their real estate goals. In her words, “Living in Northern California has been an amazing experience. For the past two decades I’ve lived in multiple cities from San Francisco to San Jose and along the peninsula, witnessing the incredible growth and development of the greater Bay Area. Everyday, I marvel at the beauty and buzz of this fascinating place and I feel so fortunate to call it Home. I’ve loved raising my young twin daughters here with my husband, Dan, and our wide circle of family and friends.”

Stephanie holds a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts), MBA (Master of Business Administration) and MIM (Master of International Management). She has traveled to 50 countries, including backpacking for 5 months in Europe and Africa. She is also a health and fitness enthusiast, and has completed six half marathons. She enjoys hiking and biking the many scenic coastal and mountain trails around her home in Half Moon Bay.

09/18/2026

JUST SOLD | 656 Terrace Ave, Half Moon Bay ✨

Seller: “Holy rollers!! I’m gobsmacked that we sold the house already. [Your marketing is] so polished and professional - loved your presentation and style. You blew me away! Above and beyond! 🙌”

Rewind: She reached out after Claude recommended me as one of the top agents in the Half Moon Bay area. We scheduled a video call, and instead of launching into a sales pitch, we just talked.

I wanted to understand what mattered to her. What did she hope to accomplish? What did she want to avoid? Where did she want guidance, and where did she want control? After speaking to other agents, she called back - because I was the one who seemed to care most about HER.

We identified the improvements that would make the biggest impact without overspending. I coordinated the people and moving pieces while she remained in command of the decisions. And when it came to pricing and our go-to-market strategy, we talked through the options and tradeoffs together.

Then came the fun part: presenting the home in a way that made the right buyers stop and pay attention.

Twilight photography. Lifestyle imagery. Video. Thoughtful staging and storytelling. Every piece designed to showcase not just the house, but what it feels like to live there.

Her reaction? “You blew me away!”

The market responded, too. 656 Terrace was under contract in less than a week, with backup buyers at the ready. And now it’s officially SOLD.

There’s a lot of technology involved in real estate these days, but the best results still come down to something decidedly human: listening well, collaborating closely, giving good advice and earning someone’s trust.

Congratulations to my wonderful client. I’m honored to have been your trusted advisor. 🥂

🌎 Helping To Find Your Place In The World
👩‍💼 Stephanie Sills - Palermo Properties Team
📚 MBA, MIM, REALTOR® | DRE 02060529
🌐 StephanieSillsRealty.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 650.678.5707

JUST SOLD | 413 Kehoe Ave, Half Moon Bay 🌊Some real estate transactions are about the house. Others are about navigating...
09/14/2026

JUST SOLD | 413 Kehoe Ave, Half Moon Bay 🌊

Some real estate transactions are about the house. Others are about navigating everything surrounding it.

This home had been in the same family since it was purchased new in 1967, eventually passing to the next generations. By the time I became involved, the co-owners had very different ideas about what should happen next - complicated further by longtime tenants they cared about and a legal decision requiring a sale if the owners couldn’t agree on a buyout.

My job became as much about diplomacy as real estate: understanding what mattered to each person, helping them find common ground, and creating a path forward everyone could live with.

The tenants were given ample time to find a new home, and we developed a renovation plan to prepare the property for market. Then an ideal off-market buyer with a 1031 exchange surfaced. The legwork we’d already done with a trusted contractor made the property an easy choice for the buyer, allowing the sellers to save the time and expense of renovating and move directly into a strong sale.

There’s another part of this story I love: a home purchased in 1967 quietly built equity for nearly 60 years, eventually becoming a life-changing financial asset for the generations that followed. That’s one of the remarkable things real estate can do over time.

Helping clients navigate the complicated circumstances that sometimes surround a sale is one of the things that makes this work so interesting - and rewarding.

Congratulations to the buyer and seller, and best wishes for the next chapter!

🌎 Helping To Find Your Place In The World
👩‍💼 Stephanie Sills - Palermo Properties Team
📚 MBA, MIM, REALTOR® | DRE 02060529
🌐 StephanieSillsRealty.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 650.678.5707

I learned what makes a composition compelling at Arizona State, where I earned my BFA in photography. My career eventual...
09/14/2026

I learned what makes a composition compelling at Arizona State, where I earned my BFA in photography. My career eventually took me in a business direction, but I never stopped using that trained eye.

For many homeowners, one of the hardest parts of preparing a home for sale is seeing it through a buyer’s eyes. After years of living somewhere, you stop noticing what a buyer sees immediately - the wall colors, dated light fixtures, furniture placement, visual clutter, even the way one room flows into the next. And when you do notice those things, you may see them very differently.

That’s where a trained eye matters.

Long before the photographer arrives, I’m thinking about composition, lighting, color, proportion, sight lines and what will draw the eye—both when a buyer walks into a room and when that same room becomes a two-dimensional image on a screen.

A buyer scrolling listings at 11 PM may decide in an instant whether a photo makes them want to see more. They’re not studying the countertops or calculating square footage. They’re reacting to what they see. And a poorly composed image can lose their attention before they ever discover what makes the home special.

When I’m reviewing the finished photography, most of the frames aren’t bad. The skill is knowing the difference between a perfectly good photo and the right one.

Your listing gallery is the first showing your home ever gets. What buyers see there determines whether they want a second look—in person.

🌎 Helping To Find Your Place In The World
👩‍💼 Stephanie Sills - Palermo Properties Team
📚 MBA, MIM, REALTOR® | DRE 02060529
🌐 StephanieSillsRealty.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 650.678.5707

Thinking about selling your home often brings up so many emotions. We pour our hearts into our spaces, from those weeken...
09/14/2026

Thinking about selling your home often brings up so many emotions. We pour our hearts into our spaces, from those weekend DIY projects to years of memories. Naturally, we can develop a strong sense of what our home *should* be worth. ✨

But the market, well, it has its own thoughts, driven by human behavior and perceived value. Bridging that gap between emotional attachment and strategic pricing is a huge part of getting the best outcome for sellers. It's not always straightforward, but it's essential.

I share my approach, heavily influenced by coaching on buyer psychology, in my newest article. Learn how to price your home intelligently. 👇

https://stephaniesillsrealty.com/home-pricing-strategy-smart-sellers

After knowing this client for about 10 years, she came to me after watching her father navigate a home that no longer su...
09/10/2026

After knowing this client for about 10 years, she came to me after watching her father navigate a home that no longer suited his needs. It made her realize she wanted to make her own move before circumstances made the decision for her.

The goal: trade a three-story empty-nester home for single-story living, while staying close to the Coastside life she loves - her gym, yoga studio, local cafés, the Coastal Trail and beach.

Family and health circumstances delayed the plan, but we used that time wisely, making thoughtful improvements to her current home so she’d be ready when the right place came along.

And then it did.

A charming single-story home in lower El Granada caught our attention - except it was already in contract. Something told me to call the listing agent anyway.

As it turned out, the buyer had canceled their contract that very day. We jumped.

On Monday, she got the keys to a home that gives her exactly what she was looking for: a simpler way of living, close to the places she loves, plus a beautiful backyard, expansive deck, detached studio and even a hot tub.

I’m so excited for the freedom and flexibility this next chapter will bring her.

And now for the other half of the plan: bringing her beautiful ocean-view home to market. Stay tuned!

499 Sonora Avenue, El Granada
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,050 SF | 4,680 SF Lot

🌎 Helping To Find Your Place In The World
👩‍💼 Stephanie Sills - Palermo Properties Team
📚 MBA, MIM, REALTOR® | DRE 02060529
🌐 StephanieSillsRealty.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 650.678.5707

For years, many of us on the Coastside, myself included, felt a certain comfort in our coastal fog. 🌫️ We thought wildfi...
09/04/2026

For years, many of us on the Coastside, myself included, felt a certain comfort in our coastal fog. 🌫️ We thought wildfire concerns were for other regions, not our ocean-adjacent homes in Half Moon Bay or Montara.

However, the insurance landscape has changed significantly, and this assumption no longer holds true. Stanford's research confirms the problem is spreading beyond traditional wildfire zones, impacting our local communities significantly.

It's time we all understand how this affects our homes and policies.

Read my latest article to get the full picture on coastal insurance and wildfire risk:

https://stephaniesillsrealty.com/wildfire-risk-california-coastal-insurance-coastside-homes/?utm_source=answerpress-social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog-39c6d587-84cc-4eb4-a9a4-f3d08fa2fb4f&utm_content=profile-a6fc91e1-1643-4697-9e36-2774abe9bb07

08/28/2026

JUST LISTED & OPEN HOUSE | 656 Terrace Avenue, Half Moon Bay | A beautifully maintained single-story Craftsman-style home

4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,397 SF
🌊 Open Houses: Saturday & Sunday, August 29–30 | 1–4 PM

Set on an oversized lot of more than 8,000 square feet, this home offers something increasingly difficult to find on the Coastside: privacy, flexibility, and a true connection to the outdoors — without any stairs.

From the moment you enter, vaulted ceilings, radiant-heated wood floors, and a cozy gas fireplace create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The open kitchen connects seamlessly to the backyard, where a flagstone patio, heated pergola, and unobstructed views of the surrounding hills and greenbelt create the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining.

Beyond the beautiful interiors, this home was designed for modern living with:
• Owned rooftop solar
• Tesla Powerwall
• Level 2 EV charging station
• Spacious 3-car garage
• Low-maintenance drought-tolerant landscaping
• Interior laundry room
• Walkable access to Half Moon Bay High School

Located in a desirable Half Moon Bay neighborhood, 656 Terrace Avenue offers easy access to Highway 92, downtown Half Moon Bay, coastal trails, and beaches while providing the comfort of peaceful single-level living.

For buyers searching for a home that combines Coastside lifestyle, energy efficiency, and everyday functionality, this is a rare opportunity.

🌎 Helping To Find Your Place In The World
👩‍💼 Stephanie Sills - Palermo Properties Team
📚 MBA, MIM, REALTOR® | DRE 02060529
🌐 StephanieSillsRealty.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 650.678.5707

JUST LISTED & OPEN HOUSE | 978 PALMA ST, EL GRANADAOpen House: Saturday, August 22 & Sunday, August 23 | 1:00–4:00 PM2 B...
08/22/2026

JUST LISTED & OPEN HOUSE | 978 PALMA ST, EL GRANADA

Open House: Saturday, August 22 & Sunday, August 23 | 1:00–4:00 PM
2 Beds | 1 Bath | 760 SF | 0.28 AC / 12,000 SF Lot

Location, lot, and potential! Tucked into desirable lower El Granada, just a short stroll from Surfers Beach, the Coastal Trail, and local schools, this home sits on an expansive 12,000 SF lot with room to imagine what comes next.

Refresh the existing home and enjoy the oversized yard, explore expansion possibilities, or look into subdivision potential for an additional parcel (subject to County requirements and approvals).

Inside you’ll find an eat-in kitchen with gas range and refrigerator, a full bath, and forced-air heating. A detached 2-car garage adds parking, storage, and workshop space.

The large yard was once home to thriving vegetable and flower gardens, with established lemon, apple, and pear trees serving as a reminder of what could flourish here again.

Whether you’re looking for a coastal home to make your own, room to expand, or the long-term possibilities of an unusually large parcel, 978 Palma St offers multiple paths forward.

🌎 Helping To Find Your Place In The World
👩‍💼 Stephanie Sills - Palermo Properties Team
📚 MBA, MIM, REALTOR® | DRE 02060529
🌐 StephanieSillsRealty.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 650.678.5707

Just across from Pillar Point Harbor, The Press  keeps things simple in the best way: fresh pastries, seasonal plates, g...
05/25/2026

Just across from Pillar Point Harbor, The Press keeps things simple in the best way: fresh pastries, seasonal plates, good coffee, and a space that feels unhurried from the moment you walk in.

Part neighborhood gathering place, part quiet coastal retreat, it’s the kind of spot where locals linger over coffee and visitors instantly wish they had discovered sooner.

No rush, no noise — just thoughtful food, local ingredients, and that easy Half Moon Bay pace.

If you know, you know.

📍107 Sevilla Ave, El Granada, CA

🌎 Helping To Find Your Place In The World
👩‍💼 Stephanie Sills - Palermo Properties Team
📚 MBA, MIM, REALTOR® | DRE 02060529
🌐 StephanieSillsRealty.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 650.678.5707

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42 N. Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA
94019

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Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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