Agent Details
- EMAIL: [email protected]
- ADDRESS: 999 Oak Hill Road, Suite 100, Lafayette, CA 94549
- LICENSE #: 02252471
Meet Sophie
Sophie Hones-Bernard | San Francisco Real Estate Advisor
With a background in design, an international perspective, and a genuine interest in people, Sophie Hones-Bernard helps buyers and newcomers navigate San Francisco real estate with clarity and confidence.
Originally from France and raised in Switzerland, she has experienced firsthand the challenges of moving to a new city or country. Those experiences inspired her to become a real estate agent: she wanted to help others feel informed, supported, and at home as they begin a new chapter.
Before entering real estate, she worked in product and graphic design, with a focus on furniture, and trained in fine jewelry making. Her creative background has shaped her eye for detail, space, and craftsmanship. She enjoys helping clients see a property's possibilities, from reimagining a layout to recognizing where improvements may be needed.
Whether working with first-time buyers, experienced homeowners, or clients relocating from abroad, she brings patience, honesty, and personal attention to every step. She believes clients should never feel rushed or left wondering what comes next. That means being responsive, explaining documents clearly, sharing relevant market comparisons, and communicating openly throughout the process. She is also a confident negotiator: in one transaction, she helped a first-time buyer secure a $70,000 price reduction on a condominium.
As a native French speaker who also speaks intermediate German, she especially enjoys guiding French-speaking and international clients through the nuances of buying or renting in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Her goal is to make an unfamiliar process feel manageable, without losing the personal connection that matters most.
A Bay Area resident for eight years, including four in San Francisco, she loves the city's architecture, history, creativity, and international spirit. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, art exhibitions, music, and time with friends.
For Sophie, real estate isn't just about finding the right property. It's about helping people feel ready for what comes next.
Unlocking the doors to your next chapter.