Payne Sharpley
REALTOR® · Intero Real Estate Services · Forbes Global Properties Member · CA DRE #02195155
Payne Sharpley is a Silicon Valley REALTOR® serving Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, and the surrounding mid-Peninsula. He is a Top 1% producing agent in Santa Clara County with more than $65 million in closed sales volume, including off-market transactions, and a member of Forbes Global Properties — one of the few agents in the Los Altos area with that affiliation.
| Brokerage | Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. — a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate |
| Affiliation | Forbes Global Properties (exclusive member) |
| License | CA DRE #02195155 |
| Based in | Los Altos, California |
| Service area | Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Mountain View, Los Gatos, San Jose |
| Languages | English · Mandarin Chinese (fluent) |
| Specialties | Luxury homes · Land acquisition · New construction · Off-market transactions · Development consulting |
| Phone | (650) 384-3546 (call or text) |
| [email protected] |
Background
Payne's path to real estate is anything but ordinary. He studied economics at a university in China, became fluent in Mandarin, traded commodities in Chicago, and led operations for an international company in San Jose before bringing that discipline to the Peninsula market.
That background shapes how he works: he reads value like an economist, negotiates like an operator, and understands land and construction like a developer. He represents buyers, sellers, and investors across the full spectrum, from first-time purchases to estate sales to ground-up development, and publishes PAYNE, a weekly letter on Peninsula real estate, capital, and policy.
Recognition
- Top 1% Producing Agent — Silicon Valley
- Top 2% — State of California
- Top 1% of Agents at Intero (2024, 2025)
- Top 5% Realtors, SCCAOR (2024)
- Silicon Valley Real Producers — Rising Star Award
Selected sales
| Property | City | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 3618 Laguna Avenue | Palo Alto | $6,400,000 |
| 769 Allen Court | Palo Alto | $6,300,000 |
| 271 Seale Avenue | Old Palo Alto | $6,280,000 · off-market trust sale |
| 763 Florales Drive | Palo Alto | $5,900,000 · off-market |
| 1330 Fairway Drive | Los Altos | $5,700,000 |
| 940 Hutchinson Avenue | Palo Alto | $3,600,000 |
| 103 Almond Blossom Lane | Los Gatos | $3,500,777 |
| 1936 Edgewood Drive | Palo Alto | $2,940,000 |
| 15630 Longwood Drive | Los Gatos | $2,501,000 · vacant lot, 30% over asking |
A partial list. Total closed volume exceeds $65 million, including off-market sales that never reached the MLS. Full sold gallery on the home page.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Payne Sharpley?
A REALTOR® with Intero Real Estate Services (a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate) and a Forbes Global Properties member, serving Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, and greater Silicon Valley. Top 1% in Santa Clara County. CA DRE #02195155.
What areas does he serve?
Based in Los Altos; serving the mid-Peninsula and Santa Clara / San Mateo Counties, including Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Mountain View, Los Gatos, and San Jose.
Does he speak Mandarin?
Yes, fluently. Payne studied economics at a university in China and works with many Mandarin-speaking buyers, sellers, and investors.
How do I reach him?
Call or text (650) 384-3546 or email [email protected].