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atife Hayson was instrumental in the sale of the two highest priced residential properties in Napa Valley’s history. Having been ranked in the top 1% of 45,000 agents worldwide with NRT, Sotheby’s International Realty ® parent company, has placed her in the upper echelon of Napa Valley’s premier sales associates. Latife is detail orientated, analytical and has an innate ability to accurately analyze and advise on market values, trends and investment opportunities. These skills, together with her passion for openly sharing the complexities of buying and selling wine country property, has attracted many of the most coveted buyers in the market from San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York and Asia. A respected expert in the sale and acquisition of listed and confidentially offered luxury homes, estates, vineyards and wineries, Latife offers her clientele decades of experience in international marketing, acquisition, prop-
erty development, construction and asset management. She credits her strategic thinking and her communication and negotiation skills as a vital element in her success. Beginning her real estate experience nearly three decades ago as a paralegal specializing in property transactions in a large law firm in Sydney, Australia, Latife went on to form her own international real estate marketing company there. Her clients were among the largest privately owned and publicly listed property development and construction companies throughout Australia and Asia. A real estate investor herself, she purchased her first property when she was just 20 years old. Today, she owns premium properties in Sydney and Napa Valley.
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atife gained her superlative listening and communication skills as a television anchor and interviewer. Fine-tuning those
skills during her extensive world travels has allowed her to develop an almost intuitive understanding of the needs, goals and lifestyles of her diverse clientele. Invaluable in difficult transactions, she uses her experience and talent to anticipate and solve problems by reaching across the aisle with a “can-do” attitude and ensures win-win outcomes. Formerly the Chair and Founder of New South Wales Caring Kids Australia Trust, a non-governmental organization raising money for children who are primary caregivers for their disabled parents. Latife also funds medical care and education for children she sponsors in Third World Countries. Her many hobbies and activities include biking, running, swimming, yoga, pilates, calligraphy, gardening, entertaining and the arts.
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have been a Real Estate Developer and Investor for 40 years, during which time I have been a party to over 1000 transactions, dealing with several hundred Brokers. Latife is in a class of her own and sets the gold standard for Broker conduct and performance. I have never met a Broker who goes to such lengths to exceed her clients expectations. I recommend her with extreme conviction. Brian Malk Co-Founder/CEO, The Midtown Niki Group
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ou have a remarkable grasp of the technicalities of purchasing luxury estate and vineyard properties. Your ability to find a very common sense negotiation and successful sale is a priceless service...thank you Latife, we will always feel confident in referring you our most sophisticated clientele and friends. D.J. Grubb President, The Grubb Co., Realtors, East Bay
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atife, I have worked with dozens of agents over the past 15 years and must say that you are by far the most responsive, hardworking person I have had the pleasure to work with. Not only did you bring us a buyer quickly, your negotiation skills, professionalism and understanding of the market far surpassed our expectations. I truly appreciated you keeping me updated on nearly a daily basis and you made the process truly enjoyable! Jim Berry Vice President, The RMCI Group, Inc.
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ver the years I have bought and sold about five homes and in that process have been exposed to numerous realtors. I can unequivocally say that Latife was the most effective and professional one of any. She was extremely diligent, pleasant and, most importantly, honest and always put my interest ahead of her own, including talking me out of a purchase and herself out of a potential sizable commission before I eventually bought in Rutherford. I cannot recommend Latife more highly. Steven Merrill Venture Capitalist, San Francisco
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ou are a true professional, always offering an unbiased assessment of the market and properties you have presented to our Group and always focused on what is best for your client. Your dedication and commitment to your clients separates you from the rest and makes you second to none in the industry. Garry McGuire Jr. BT Wine Marketing, San Francisco.
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atife, I have been advising clients for nearly 20 years in the Napa Valley and have worked with many real estate brokers and agents. You are a true professional, your expertise and experience are a great asset in complex and challenging transactions. You have been a pleasure to work with. Partner, K & A Asset Management LLC
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just want to say that I appreciate all the footwork you’ve done so far. I’m impressed with your tenacity and attention to detail. Tom Davies President, V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena
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‘m amazed at the connections you have in the Valley and the access and knowledge you have of so many vineyard and winery properties that are not on the open market. We’re grateful to be working with you and appreciate your professionalism and dedication. Dario Sattui V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena
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atife, your professionalism, perseverance and attention to detail gave us a truly rewarding experience. Luc Morlet Morlet Family Wines and Wine Consultant, Peter Michael Winery
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hank you for your incredible attention to every detail. I’ve never worked with someone who instantly understood how important it was to me to have my home reflect my personal style. You are a smart and very savvy advisor. I felt confident every step of the way that I was in the hands of a top professional. Your deep knowledge and understanding of real estate, deal-making and how life style issues need to be considered, made the experience of buying my last home a terrific experience. You’re the best! Nancy Brimhall Owner, Brimhall & Associates
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e’ve bought and sold several properties over the past few years and have worked with realtors from all over the spectrum. Latife is unquestionably the best we have ever worked with. She listens, she’s smart, she realistic and she’s tenacious. Our recent sale of our vineyard and home was extremely complex. Latife guided us successfully through the maze. We don’t think many realtors would have demonstrated her level of competence, expertise and focus. We were fortunate indeed to have her representing us. She’s the best. Mike & Barbara Oliver Retired Grape Growers, Oakville
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y wife and I spent 14 months looking for a property to buy in Sonoma. Latife was amazing at finding places that were not really on the market, just coming to the market or overlooked. When we finally found the place we loved, she made it happen. Smart and personable but with a backbone when you need it. We love Latife! Stephanie & Jim Sonoma
The collaboration between Sotheby’s international Realty and Sotheby’s Auction has been instrumental in the success of attracting the world’s most discerning sellers and buyers of luxury property. Property listings are featured in print ads alongside important upcoming auctions, exhibitions and sales that appeal to a broad audience. Our listings are showcased in popular locations on the Auction House’s website, sothebys.com, at private high-profile auction events globally and agents are invited to host the NYC Auction House’s real estate desk where our property brochures are on display. Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s Auction House have also entered into a literary collaboration, publishing the new magazine, Sotheby’s Magazine | Art & Home. The larger format magazine enriches readers with sophisticated content related to the art and real estate world.
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company’s connections through its worldwide presence combine to create a truly impressive, unequalled marketing capacity and a significant regional and international client referral base.
Jeffrey Gibson, highly respected and knowledgeable Sotheby’s International Realty® Vice President and former outside legal counsel to the firm, oversees approximately 175 agents in the San Francisco and Wine Country offices. Gibson’s expertise, the experience of his hand-picked agents and the
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