When choosing a real estate agent, most buyers and sellers consider two things: who their friends and family have worked with and who has the best track record. Many people call Missy for these reasons, but that’s just the start. What really sets Missy apart is her straight-forward approach and genuine, fun-loving attitude, the six-person team supporting her and her vast experience throughout the city.
San Francisco, CA
Founding Agent | CA DRE# 01408017
(415) 203-7747 [email protected]
Missy’s interest in real estate began early. She spent several summers working for a real estate investment company where projects ranged from analyzing investments and managing renovations to creating marketing materials for rental properties. For the last twenty years, she has served on the board of a privately held real estate company, which develops and manages residential and commercial properties in urban neighborhoods.
Missy has been a San Francisco real estate agent for more than twenty years and consistently ranks within the top 10 agents in the city. Prior to being a founding agent of Compass San Francisco in 2016, Missy was the #1 producer at Hill & Company. She enjoys an exceptional reputation both with her clients and colleagues and is known for being hardworking, direct and trustworthy. Her clients will tell you that she goes out of her way to identify and adjust to their needs. Service is the operative word.
Enthusiastic, competitive, and goal-oriented, Missy is a graduate of Princeton University, where she captained a national championship squash team and achieved first team All-American honors four times. She remains an active squash and of late pickle ball player who plays in tournaments across the country. She brings that same exceptional level of performance and a winning mentality to her real estate practice.
Missy is married to Yvo Smit and they have two daughters who attend the San Francisco University High School. Together they enjoy San Francisco's outdoor lifestyle and the city's restaurants.
Wall Street Journal, REAL Trends - Top 150 Agents Nationwide
Taylor Williams brings a distinctive blend of market expertise and design insight to her San Francisco real estate practice. With over 100 successful transactions and more than $275 million in sales volume, she is known for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of properties and price points. Taylor’s specialization in home renovation gives her clients an edge — whether advising sellers on value-boosting improvements or helping buyers envision the hidden potential of a home.
Before launching her real estate career, Taylor was a journalist and authored dozens of features covering global politics, medical breakthroughs, and entrepreneurial innovation. A California native, Taylor attended the University of Southern California and subsequently lived in Washington, D.C., Madagascar, Cape Town, and Rwanda before returning to the Bay Area for her master’s degree in African Studies at Stanford University.
She has called Noe Valley home for the past decade, where she lives with her husband, young son, and their two dogs. Outside of real estate, she enjoys discovering the city’s best restaurants, spending time with her family, and weekend getaways to Tahoe or Napa.
Born in Panama and raised in Miami, Sam grew up with a global perspective and surrounded by diverse communities. After graduating from Colgate University, she began her career in New York and eventually made her way to San Francisco, where she's lived for the past decade.
With 20 years of experience in the retail industry — specializing in Merchandising and Buying — she developed a sharp eye for quality, design, and detail. That foundation, coupled with her love of interior design, made the transition into real estate a natural fit. Sam brings the same strategic thinking, refined taste, and commitment to excellence to every client and every property search.
Outside of work, you’ll find her out with friends, hiking with her dog Stanley, or improving her skills at the driving range and tennis courts.
Rachel is the Operations Director for the Missy Wyant Smit Team, bringing extensive experience in real estate management and operations. Previous to joining our team, she held the role of Bay Area Operations Director at Hughes Marino, a commercial real estate firm specializing in tenant representation where she spent 7+ years developing offices in Southern California and the Bay Area.
Rachel's career is defined by her commitment to excellence and deep understanding of real estate operations. Her leadership is marked by strategic vision and optimizing processes for seamless client experiences. She oversees all property preparation for our listings before they hit the market, preparing budgets, and managing all vendor communication. Her attention to detail and ability to understand the needs of buyers and sellers ensures our clients receive optimal care throughout the entire real estate process. In addition, she maintains a comprehensive understanding of all Compass tools to continuously support our clients. Rachel’s positive energy and inclusive leadership style make her a valued asset to our team, fostering growth and cohesion across our operations.
A Bay Area native, Rachel grew up in Los Altos. She pursued her college education at Cal Poly Pomona and has lived in different regions of California (Orange County and Los Angeles). Now back in Northern California, Rachel’s deep roots in the region contribute to her thorough understanding of the local real estate market dynamics. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys exploring San Francisco's beauty and resides in the Richmond district. She's passionate about health and fitness and all things culinary.
As Marketing & Content Manager, Tatum brings the team’s work to life, from capturing the character of each home to sharing the thoughtful process behind every listing. She pairs strategic thinking with a strong eye for design and a talent for shaping clear, compelling narratives across every marketing touchpoint.
Growing up in Marin, Tatum developed a deep appreciation for Northern California and spent much of her childhood competitively skiing and playing lacrosse. She attended the University of Colorado Boulder where she studied strategic communications with an emphasis in media design. After graduating from college, she returned to Northern California and made San Francisco home. Her career began creating digital content for a jewelry brand before she moved into a Marketing & Events role for a children's clothing company. Outside of work, she can usually be found skiing, spending time with friends, hiking in Marin, or cooking for friends and family.
Outside of work, she can usually be found skiing, hiking in Marin, or cooking for friends and family.
Yvo Smit is the Team Strategist. He was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to the USA in the ‘90s. He has a Masters degree in Public Administration and an MBA from Kellogg, where he focused on Strategy and Marketing. He worked for McKinsey & Company and brings data analysis and a quantitative perspective to the team. One of Yvo’s specialties is consumer behavior and retail marketing, which skills he honed while running the retail business for Ghirardelli Chocolate for more than a decade.
As you might guess, Yvo is married to Missy and in his spare time, he is active at The Bay School and University high school, the schools of their daughters. During the winter he can often be found on the ski slopes.
