San Francisco resident for 30 years

College of Letters & Sciences, University of California, Berkeley, B.A. in Botany

Two decades of experience in San Francisco Real Estate Sales

Broker Associate

Consistent Top Producer

Specializing in Residential Sales

Knowledgeable and experienced in:

* S.F. Rent Control

* Condominium Conversions

* Tenancy In Commons

Victorian Owner & Renovator

Real Estate Developer

Scott Bays and his family moved from a nomad life through Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio, to Washington D.C. on their way to Ethiopia. His father is a civil engineer and was to be involved in a large dam construction project. The Bays family never made it to Ethiopia, but did settle in northern Virginia, about 5 miles outside of Washington D.C. It was late 1960 and John Kennedy was about to be inaugurated President of the United States. These were the days of Camelot and an exciting time to grow up so close to the capital. Mr. & Mrs. Bays and their 3 children, gave up the itinerate life of a civil engineer and started a construction company. Working from their basement office the couple built a company that specialized in light industrial buildings throughout the metropolitan D. C. area.

This major change in life as it had been led until then had many effects on Scott Bays and the entire family. For Scott, it was the first time to be around the construction industry, see a small business up close (the office was in the basement), observe the competitive bid process for jobs ( in the beginning most were government contracts), and develop a deep and abiding interest in craftsmanship.

Another ground altering change was being a part of a major metropolitan area, Washington D.C. and all that cities have to offer. Scott grew up next to the seat of government, in what is a very southern, growing, and conservative city. This characterization of the city is irrespective of anyone’s personal political point of view.

The Smithsonian, The Capital, The White House, the U.S. Mint, the FBI, Mount Vernon, Williamsburg were incredible historical resources. The CIA was in back of the local high school. In addition to the closeness to history provided by Washington, it also offered all the cultural exposure of a major city, movies, music, dance, food and cultural diversity.

When Scott came to California to attend U.C. Berkeley, he immediately fell in love with San Francisco, its Victorian Heritage, social openness, and cultural opportunities. It quickly became a goal to live close and have access to the opera & symphony.

After graduating from U.C. Berkeley, Scott Bays accepted a job teaching English in the country side of Japan. It was an incredible culture shock. He had never even eaten sushi or been awakened by an earthquake. But he went armed with his Japanese Art History book as his guide book and devoured all the art, architecture, gardens, and sushi he could find.

So, upon returning to San Francisco selling real estate in the most beautiful city in the United States was a natural career choice that allowed him to explore and share his passions.

His goal in business is to help all his clients explore, develop, and realize their passions and he looks forward to the opportunity to assist you.