About Kelli Johnson
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
~ Michael Jordan
Want to buy a house? Want to sell your house and upgrade to your dream home? Let’s Do it. Are you interested in buying an investment property? You won’t know what’s possible, unless you take a shot! That’s what I’m here for, to help you learn what’s possible and realize your dreams.
I use this sports analogy because SPORTS has been my entire life before pivoting into a career in Real Estate. Growing up the daughter of coaches, I went on to enjoy a great college basketball career before spending the past two decades working as a host and reporter in sports broadcasting. This took me all over the country covering Super Bowls, All Star games and World Championships, including the Golden State Warriors’ three NBA Titles, which is how I ended up in San Francisco, working at NBC Sports Bay Area covering all of our favorite Bay Area teams.
But after years of moving around chasing sports jobs, I finally landed in The City that I call home. From the moment I bought a 1906 era Condominium in North Beach, I quickly fell in love with San Francisco and its amazing history, neighborhoods and architecture. I'm obsessed with the beauty of the Bay Area and it’s countless Landmarks, Victorian and Edwardian style homes!
I’ve taken the work ethic, toughness and competitive fire I developed in sports, along with the communication skills and ability to talk and connect with people from broadcasting and rolled it into an exciting real estate career with Compass, in the brand new Nob Hill office at 1177 California.
If you're a buyer, winning the right property for you is the objective. If you're a seller, helping you enhance the value of your property to get top dollar for it, is the goal. I know what it takes to be successful in any arena, which is why I have also aligned myself with a collaboration of experienced agents who are at the top of their game.
As Steph Curry once said, “Success is not an accident, success is actually a choice.”
Katie Fones
Realtor® | Attorney
DRE# 02028807 | 268449
M: 415-815-8843
I am a full time residential Realtor. I am also a licensed attorney in California (active) and in Maryland (inactive). I have represented clients (buyers, sellers, investors, divorcing spouses, etc.) in the Bay Area luxury real estate market since 2017; I have testified in court on valuation issues; I have valued real estate assets for divorcing couples; I have helped attorneys and divorcing couples settle their cases; and I have helped attorneys and clients in contentious litigation with the intervention of the courts as well as in mediation and collaborative matters. I practiced family law for a total of 17 years, in California and in Maryland.
Residential Realtor (currently affiliated with Compass) - 2017 to present Extensive experience selling luxury residential real estate in San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo and Alameda counties, representing sellers, buyers and investors.
Real Estate Investor - 1991 to present
I have purchased and sold, invested in, numerous single family homes and multi-family investment properties in Maryland, Texas and California.
Co-Owner, Cellars 33 Family Winery in San Francisco - 2009 to present
Family Law Attorney, Bley and Bley, San Francisco - 2010 to 2017
Partner and Family Law Attorney, Miles & Stockbridge, P.C., Baltimore - 2004 to 2010
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
❖ California Real Estate License #02028807 (licensed March 2017)
❖ California Law License #268449 (licensed December 2009)(active) ❖ Member of the Top Agent Network
❖ Ranked #548 of all California Realtors in 2023 by RealTrends
❖ Maryland Law License #12130010 (licensed December 2000) (inactive)
❖ Member of ProVisors National Networking Organization
❖ Certified Mediator (40 Hour Course)
❖ Member of the State Bar of California
❖ Member of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF)
❖ Member of the Marin County Bar Association
❖ Member of the California Association of Realtors
❖ Member of the San Francisco Association of Realtors
❖ Presented to the BASF and SF Collaborative Practice Group a seminar entitled “The Intersection of Family Law and Real Estate” and multiple webinars on the NAR (National Association of Realtors) Proposed Settlement related to Realtor Commissions
❖ California State Bar Continuing Legal Education, 2009 to present: hundreds of cumulative hours of legal education
❖ California Association of Realtors Continuing Education, 2017 to present: hundreds of hours of continuing real estate education
About the Nob Hill Office
We are a collaboration of top producing real estate professionals in a boutique setting, atop Nob Hill.
Real estate collaboration without ego delivers a layered and cohesive dimension of service and professionalism, designed to maneuver through the labyrinth of our clients’ purchases and sales and deliver an inside edge. We are trusted fiduciaries of our clients’ assets, providing a seamless real estate experience.
Harnessing the advanced technology of Compass, a national real estate brand with leading market share throughout the country and especially in San Francisco, Nob Hill Compass is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional service and results to our clients throughout the City and beyond.
We invite you to explore a new experience in San Francisco real estate advice and advocacy with the collaboration of Nob Hill Compass and our unique and robust brand that bridges generations and communities in every neighborhood in our world-class City.
Trust is our mantra, and earning it is our privilege and passion.