Vanessa Hatvany Kitchen

Licensed Salesperson / Director
Compass SF Luxury Advisory Group

License # 02016667

Meet Vanessa

Vanessa Hatvany Kitchen is a real estate broker-associate at Compass and a partner on Team Hatvany
Kitchen, San Francisco's #1 small real estate team. With over 16 years of luxury real estate experience
across Manhattan and San Francisco, she specializes in NYC-to-SF relocations, small multi-family
investing, and off-market opportunities, drawing on her own experience as a Marina-district apartment
building owner-operator. She holds a B.A. from Bowdoin and an M.A. in journalism from NYU.

Vanessa Hatvany Kitchen is a dynamic and results-driven real estate professional dedicated to delivering exceptional service to her clients. With 16 years of industry experience, she brings a sharp eye, strategic mindset, and deep market knowledge to every transaction.

A San Francisco native, Vanessa began her career in Manhattan, where she spent over seven years with Douglas Elliman building a successful luxury real estate practice. She also served as Board President of her condominium association and frequently managed international clients' investment rentals and renovation projects. In 2016, Vanessa returned home to co-found Team Hatvany Kitchen at Compass, which has been ranked the #1 Real Estate Team in San Francisco from 2017 to 2025.

Vanessa is a relentless advocate for her buyers, known for her thorough risk analysis and disclosure review, strategic comparable analysis, and no-nonsense negotiation style. Sellers benefit from her previous background in journalism and public relations, which she uses to oversee marketing strategy, listing presentation, and creative collateral—from listing descriptions to photography and video.

Vanessa is a seasoned real estate investor, with several multi-family investments across San Francisco. She owns and operates an apartment building in the Marina district, providing her with an acute understanding of how to efficiently develop multi-unit properties into successful income-producing and appreciating assets. An avid remodeler, she has been involved in multiple renovation projects, including her Manhattan condominium and most recently, two San Francisco properties on the north side of town, and enjoys consulting for her clients on value-drive improvements.

Vanessa holds a B.A. in Psychology from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, and an M.A. in Journalism from New York University. She is an active volunteer with Golden Gate Mother’s Group and her sons’ preschool, and in her free time enjoys swimming and hiking. She lives in Pacific Heights with her husband, Aaron, and their two sons, William and Henry.

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"We wanted to say a huge thank you again for finding us our dream home! We can’t quite believe the house is ours, it’s amazing. It wasn’t the easiest of deals to make work, and without you on our side, I can’t imagine how it would have happened. Your experience, professionalism and expertise made the whole process as smooth and painless as possible, and it was such a pleasure working with you both. Thank you for everything!"

Gillian & David

"Now that the dust has finally settled, just wanted to write to thank you for the guidance and savvy that you provided us during our purchase and sale. Thank you also for your patience for responding to ALL my questions during the process. The process, looking back on it, was actually really interesting and fun. We are thrilled with how everything turned out. We obviously would recommend your team to anyone we know, and we will."

Tom and Lexi

"I wanted to take this time to express my sincere thanks and gratitude for all your hard work on the sale of our flats in the Marina district San Francisco. I believe because of the experience, professionalism and depth of knowledge your team has we were able to attract the right buyers and get a fantastic offer for our property. I’ve worked with other REALTORS® in my life but the dedication and work ethic you and your team bring to the table is nothing short of incredible. It was truly a wonderful experience working with you."

Liz G.

"Thank you all so much for the wonderful and most professional service ever!!! You are indeed the dream team! We feel so fortunate to have been lucky to work with you! You all made this so easy for us."

Beth

"We really enjoyed working with you and appreciate all the time and effort you put in to selling our place. We were so impressed with how quickly you moved and the value your team provided. You are very deserving of your outstanding reputation!"

Hugh & Lauren

"Thank you all so much! True professionals who delivered at every step. We really appreciate your calm, on point guidance. - Jim and Wendy It’s always a pleasure to deal with a professional team that consistently stays on top of every step of the process and always has the client’s best interest. Looking forward to future transactions together with The Hatvany Team."

Alexander

"We are so grateful for everything you’ve done for us and your extreme care, patience and incredible expertise throughout the process. It was truly a pleasure working with each of you! We will be recommending Team Hatvany Kitchen to anyone we know looking for real estate in SF forever!"

Jeff & Liberty

"We’re still spoiled by the new house. Happy as kittens here. Thank you again for taking great care of everything, top to bottom, with us this year. We’ve worked with many agents over many states and moves these past several years. You’ve the best of them all, and that’s saying a lot. If ever we have people we can put in touch with you, they’re coming your way. If we can ever praise you to potential clients or coworkers, we’ll gladly do so."

Robert & Jennifer

"Well, the dust has cleared, the sale officially official and we are thrilled! I just wanted to thank all of you for your expertise, professionalism and diligence in making this happen. It was not only the amount we anticipated (and then some), it happened right away, a mere 36 hours after listing! You obviously knew what you were doing all along. We certainly couldn’t have hoped for a simpler process. If any SF friends ask, we’ll enthusiastically recommend your team to represent them."

Dan & Jill

"THANK YOU! I could not be more thrilled and grateful to you both for your hard work and effort to make this happen. The house is absolutely PERFECT for me and I can’t wait to get in there. I’m very clear it never would have happened without your expertise and work. Please know that I’m always happy to be a screamingly positive reference, to write a review or to do anything else I can to support your wonderful business."

Emily

"You have been incredible in the way you have helped steer us through this crazy housing market. It is very easy for us to understand how you have developed the reputation and standing as the premier SF real estate team. Thank you for taking all of our calls, listening to us vent, and most importantly, giving us the confidence that we are making a good decision for our future."

David & Sarah

"Working with you and your team was definitely the smoothest selling experience we’ve ever had… Again, thank you for an outstanding job getting this across the finish line."

Nathan & Heidi

"Thank you all for the successful sale of our home and purchase of our apartment. Your very professional guidance and level of service made both transactions seamless for Doug and me. We appreciate all of your collective experience and wisdom and effort. It was a pleasure working with you from start to finish. Thank you."

Nancy & Doug

"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the assistance you provided in selling our house. Your insights and expertise significantly contributed to a seamless process, far exceeding my expectations from start to finish. I genuinely value your professionalism and courteous demeanor throughout this journey. Your unwavering support and dedication to ensuring a stress-free experience were greatly appreciated. You are, without a doubt, the finest real estate agent I have had the pleasure of working with, and I will certainly recommend your services to anyone seeking assistance."

Tinsae G.

"Thank you all for your tireless work toward our home sale. We really appreciate the marketing, hard work, eagle eyes to details and active communication you put forth with us together. Put us in the “highly reference-able clients” category (aka raving fans)."

Jennifer & Rob

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