About James Haywood

Most people think I simply sell real estate. But doing so allows me to be all the other things I am too: a listener, a negotiator, a marketing guru, and an all-around creative problem-solver. Culture and creativity have always been big priorities for me; I originally studied humanities and fashion design. Before I became a real estate agent in 2004, I owned a successful apparel company that took me all over the world serving high-profile clients such as Saks Fifth and Bullock Jones. You might say Ive made a career out of bringing a creative outlook to business transactions. But that doesnt mean I dont value tangible results. Ive helped sellers capitalize on a heated market, netting tens of thousands more than comparable condos in the same building listed by another agent. Ive also coached luxury buyers through the negotiation process, ultimately saving them hundreds of thousands they were prepared to spend. Whatever the market is doing, success for both buyers and sellers comes from the negotiation skills and experience of their agents. I became a founding agent at in 2004, was a founding member of Luxury Collective, and have been consistently ranked in the top 5 percent of San Francisco realtors. In 2018 was acquired by Compass Real Estate, a highly regarded national company with offices in every major city. Highly leveraged with tech, Compass strives to take each transaction to a higher level, and Im excited to be a part of this team. Im also a member of Top Agent Network, the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, and San Francisco Association of Realtors. Real estate is an intense field, and I work hard to keep my outlook vibrant and inspired. I practice yoga and travel often. Photography is another big passion of mine, and I invite you to follow me on Instagram to see my photographs of the Bay Area and recent travels.