Our Team

Aimee Arost

After earning her law degree and working briefly as an attorney, Aimee turned to real estate. She quickly became a top-performing agent by building deep, meaningful client relationships. 

Drawing on her experience and success as an agent, Aimee transitioned to a role as a sales manager, working at a large independent brokerage and later at a prominent start-up tech brokerage. After 15+ years as a manager, Aimee was excited to return to working directly with clients.

Aimee’s warm and approachable nature has allowed her to connect with clients personally and understand their unique goals and objectives. Her commitment to excellence and compassionate and trustworthy approach has earned her a loyal following.

When not chatting with clients, you might find Aimee walking around Bernal Hill with her dog, reading a book, or coding an iOS app.

Loida Sorensen

Loida Sorensen, Real Estate Salesperson

As a San Francisco resident since 1986, Loida has intimate and extensive knowledge of the City’s diverse neighborhoods.  Ranging from Noe/Eureka Valley and the Mission to Bernal Heights, NOPA, Hayes Valley, and the Sunset, Loida has assisted clients in the listing and sale of properties throughout the City.

Drawing from her previous career in visual art and education, Loida brings creative solutions and a tenacious dedication to each of her client’s specific requirements.  Whether it’s finding just the right space for a home office or artist’s studio, zeroing in on a prime location with a nearby park for a walk with the dogs, or crafting a solid real estate investment plan, Loida works closely with her clients to tailor a strategy that best achieves their specific goals.  Loida has a strong reputation for integrity and personal attention to every detail of the transaction, whether clients are looking to buy or sell San Francisco real estate…or both.

Loida began her real estate career in 2001. In 2023 she joined the Aimee Arost Team at Compass, the largest brokerage in San Francisco, in order to provide their superior resources and support to her and her clients.

  With over two decades of professional experience, Loida brings solid expertise and an extensive network of affiliated real estate services and professional relationships to meet all of her client’s real estate needs.

Bobbi Levenson

Bobbi Levenson, Real Estate Salesperson

As a real estate professional, Bobbi enjoys the opportunity to help people find their perfect home.  She finds working with clients the most fulfilling aspect of her job and loves the interaction as it is the only way to find just the right home for each of her clients. Her relationships are built on trust, clear communication, and collaboration.  

Being an SF homeowner and having investment properties, she has a personal investment in San Francisco as well as unique insight into navigating the city's real estate waters. Having weathered her own renovation in the city gives Bobbi a vantage point of knowing how the cost & timing can influence the purchase and sale of a property.

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from Massachusetts College of Art, and her years of Interior Design background, Bobbi has the intuition and the perspective to see spaces in a different light and hidden possibilities. She expanded her education with design courses at Harvard and art classes at S.A.C.I in Florence, Italy, that now help her in visualizing final outcomes.

Bobbi's work as an interior designer and project manager gives her an eye for a home's potential as well as the ability to successfully oversee transactions. Whether you are buying or selling property, she will educate you on market conditions, provide design-related insight, and act as an assertive advocate on your behalf. You can trust her to tackle any problems that may arise and to make your real estate sale or purchase as seamless as possible. Bobbi also has all of the trusted resources needed to help sellers transform their homes ready to sell and buyers take the next step in making the newly purchased property a “home”.

Bobbi is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, the California Association of Realtors®, the San Francisco Association of Realtors®, and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. 

Bobbi has explored much of the United States along with China, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe. Her other interests include Science & Art museums, painting, sketching, photography, hiking with her dogs, and flea markets & Antiques. She is proud to support Home 4 a Home: helping build homes for families in Guatemala.

Kris Alba

Kris Alba, Real Estate Salesperson

Passionate about real estate and design, Kris helps clients achieve their goals in the dynamic San Francisco real estate market. Early in her career, she led creative marketing efforts for clients including Yahoo, Wells Fargo and then District Attorney Kamala Harris. Relying on a keen understanding of the industry and negotiating savvy, Kris partners with her clients to identify and acquire property they are proud to call home.

Kris comes from a San Francisco real estate family with a long history investing in the city’s vibrant housing market. She has personally purchased, remodeled, and profitably sold numerous homes and understands first hand the remodeling and construction challenges in a highly competitive market.

Kris is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and a member of the National Charity League in San Francisco. Any free time she has is spent volunteering at Convent and Stuart Hall Elementary where her children attend 4th and 7th grade.

Tyler Cassacia

Tyler Cassacia, Broker Associate

Tyler likes to joke that he "sells pretty houses to nice people." A relatable Realtor, he has a genuine love for helping others put down roots in the community he calls home. A Bay Area native raised by an enterprising mother with a brokerage of her own, Tyler was destined for the family business from the get-go. Perusing MLS and attending open houses from an early age, his first job was in the family's real estate brokerage. So, you could say it's been in his blood all along.

More highly trained in the skill of negotiation than your average Realtor, Tyler is a bit of an outlier in the industry. Bolstered by a Juris Doctor (Law) Degree from UC Hastings, his focus in civil litigation and dispute resolution is a skillset he uses daily.

Never one to leave money on the table, Tyler has an innate talent for garnering the highest possible price when negotiating on the behalf of sellers. For buyers, Tyler's focus is prevailing in multiple offer scenarios and getting the best value for their purchase.

A multi-faceted broker and real estate attorney, he's both exceedingly knowledgeable and refreshingly down to earth. Yes, he's closed $350M in sales to date, but it's his natural knack for connecting with people that keeps clients coming back and sending their friends!

A 13+ year resident of Nob Hill, Tyler and his husband, Dominic, and their little ones, Beau and Nora, love weekend strolls around their neighborhood. Ever appreciative of the walkability to Union Square and the waterfront, you've probably seen them somewhere along the Embarcadero. Stop and say hello next time. He's probably got a "pretty house" in mind for you.

John Macon

John Macon

Through his extensive knowledge, expertise and comprehensive understanding of the trends within the San Francisco real estate market, John Macon is committed to providing his clients with a truly impressive real estate experience. His trusted perspective, acute discretion and thorough and responsive representation are highly valued. Specializing in Residential, Luxury and Investment Properties, John executes on behalf of his clients with very deliberate, strategic and skillful measures that achieve outstanding results.

John’s proficient counsel, keen insights and deep commitment are clearly exhibited at every interaction. In personally working with each client and upon understanding their specific priorities, he diligently aligns and applies himself in order to accomplish their real estate goals. When working with sellers, he designs an impactful presentation that skillfully heightens each listing’s visibility to stand out from the competition by utilizing professionally produced photography together with a presentation in print and on numerous websites. When working with buyers, he carefully listens and diligently aligns and applies himself so that he may locate a residence and distinguished setting that meets their lifestyle requirements.

Through John’s deep commitment to his clients and the valued relationships developed with them, he exhibits genuine care, dedication and true advocacy. He is very thorough in providing constant communication and is always extremely attentive, accessible and responds promptly to his clients. When met with a tough challenge, he is highly skilled in negotiating the critical, contractual components of the transaction and is masterful at finding creative and equitable solutions. In recognition of his dedication to his clients and the valued relationships developed with them, he serves an enthusiastic referral base. Delivering responsive, confident results with a compassionate, impactful approach are all part of John’s distinguished style in always accomplishing truly elevated achievements for his clients.

Contact John to serve you and your personal real estate interests.

Matt Wathen

Matt Wathen is truly devoted to the business of selling real estate. His family has been active in California real estate for generations, giving him a unique knowledge of individual residential buildings and neighborhoods throughout the state.

Matt’s interest and passion for real estate is in his blood. After becoming involved in the home-buying process alongside his father, he became an investment property owner himself and currently manages both his own and his family’s various rental properties in California.

Prior to his career in real estate, Matt obtained a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and upon graduating began a career as a project engineer in commercial construction management. Matt worked at several large-scale construction sites with architects and other engineers and developed a strong knowledge of the construction side of real estate development. This experience is an asset most valuable to his clients purchasing new construction condominiums or lofts. Having earned the USGBC LEED AP credential and worked on two nationally recognized LEED Platinum projects, Matt is especially well-versed in green building design and construction practices.

Whether buying new construction or resale, Matt takes a comprehensive approach to help his clients achieve their goals and needs through the purchase of real estate. With his engineering background, experience in new construction, and personal investment in real estate, Matt is able to leverage his knowledge and strong analytical approach to ensure the best deal for his clients. Sellers benefit from his marketing expertise, solid negotiation skills, and his ability to correctly value and position properties in the marketplace, often achieving above-market results.

At Compass, Matt is able to integrate his education and sustainable building practices with his years of real estate sales experience. Matt’s clients openly say that he always represents their best interests and is known for achieving great results. He consistently offers a professional, high level of personal service and accountability to his clients, developing long-lasting relationships with those he works with.

Matt’s passion for architecture and design propels his love of living and working in the most diverse and fast-paced city in the world. A longtime resident of San Diego, Matt is also an avid traveler and an enthusiast of different languages and cultures. Before transitioning into real estate professionally, he nourished his love of travel by spending a year abroad living in Europe. Based in Rome, he traveled extensively in Italy, learning not just the language, but also the architecture, history and culture of the country. Aside from traveling throughout Europe, Matt has also explored Turkey, Japan, Central America and, most recently, Australia.

Kristina Hansen

Kristina Hansen, Real Estate Salesperson

In a very noisy real estate market I have built a reputation for getting results through knowledge, experience and making it all about my clients. Whether it is a single family home, condominium or small investment property, my goal is to maximize your financial success while minimizing the stress. I achieve this by placing your interest first, establishing realistic expectations, providing expert guidance, and excellent communication every step of the way. I have built my success on ensuring yours.

I’m not just a Realtor®, I’m specifically a San Francisco Realtor® with an intimate knowledge of every corner of this City by the Bay, and my clients are as diverse as the City itself. I represent a wide range of buyers and sellers across the entire spectrum of budgets and lifestyles from corporate superstars and budding entrepreneurs to retirees who have lived here their entire lives. I know San Francisco.

I have always been passionate about design, architecture, and the visual appeal of living space. Before joining at its inception in 2004, I spent 20 years as an executive in the furniture industry at top-drawer firms such as Design Within Reach, Knoll International, Skidmore Owings & Merrill, and Rucker Fuller. I also studied art history and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon. To combine my skills and knowledge mixing design and business into a career selling homes was a natural fit. I mix genuine business savvy with refined taste and a gimlet eye for detail.

I belong to the National Association of Realtors®, the California Association of Realtors®, the San Francisco Association of Realtors® and Top Agent Network. I love what The City by The Bay offers to all of us. For me it includes tennis at the San Francisco Tennis Club, membership at the DeYoung Art Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and dining out in the many neighborhood restaurants.

So enough about me. Let’s talk about you and your home – the one you are selling or the home you want to buy!

John Twomey

John Twomey, Real Estate Salesperson

Every property is special, and so are their owners. Both deserve undivided attention from a professional who is proactive, responsive and ethical. If you believe, as I do, that buying and selling your home demands expert counsel in this competitive marketplace, I would like to talk to you. Please call me to find out how I can help you buy, sell or invest in San Francisco Real Estate.

Why my clients choose me to represent them:
• Excellent knowledge of SF neighborhoods
• Results oriented
• Expertise in new home and condo market
• Strategic marketer
• Great sales skills
• Always customer-focused

Bistra V. Bejanski

Bistra Bejanski, Real Estate Salesperson

MY PHILOSOPHY

I approach my real estate practice with a commitment to provide you with superior service. You will find that I am a good listener, patient, tenacious, and a person of integrity.  I will also maintain absolute confidentiality about your transaction. My attention will be focused on meeting your needs and your needs alone.

MY STORY
When I moved to San Francisco with my family in 2005, I instantly fell in love with the city. Inspired by its unique spirit, innovative architecture, and dynamic diversity, I pursued a career in real estate while working for a property management company. I understand buying and selling homes in the Bay Area is a complex, and often emotional process. An active listener, I know every client has specific needs and I listen until I fully understand my client’s objectives and desires
thoroughly. Working from a foundation of integrity, I am a creative problem solver and an amazing negotiator. 

Originally from Bulgaria, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Microelectronics Engineering and a certificate in Marketing Management. In my youth, I sang in a famous choir, delivering the beauty of Bulgarian voices around the world, which contributed to my lifelong love for music. An active volunteer, I am a proud member of Lions Club International.

Amanda Holcombe

Amanda Holcombe, Broker Associate

Holding the esteemed title of Broker Associate, Amanda has been selling real estate in the Bay Area & the state of California since 2004. She is a dedicated professional who understands every aspect of the industry. Amanda maintains an outstanding reputation within the brokerage community.

Native born San Franciscan, Amanda brings an understanding of the rich history and many neighborhoods of her hometown.

What matters to Amanda is what benefits you. She will be your greatest advocate in the purchase or sale of your home, going above and beyond from start to finish. Along the way, you will find that Amanda is practical, approachable, and down to earth. Patient and persistent, ethical and honest — this is Amanda at work.

As buyers and sellers attest, Amanda remains in the forefront of every transaction. From strategizing and value analysis to elaborate marketing and design consulting to careful review of contracts, inspections, and disclosures, Amanda’s award-winning hands-on approach is unparalleled — at once efficient, encompassing, and time-tested.

Building on her personal and professional experience in the fine arts, Amanda has spent years integrating visual artistry and real estate. She has created and launched elaborate marketing campaigns, directed countless home improvements, and overseen every aspect of project management.

Amanda is especially skilled in renovation and restoration projects. She not only works with architects, general contractors, and industry experts to achieve your goals, but also does so while staying within budget, meeting timelines, and consistently exceeding expectations.

When she’s not at work, Amanda can be found doing just about anything outdoors. Often accompanied by her dogs, she loves hiking, bicycling, and yoga.

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