Est. 2002 · San Francisco
We do not
sell properties.
We curate the places where your life unfolds. Quietly. Precisely. Without compromise.
The Agency
Vale was founded in 2002 with a single conviction: that a home should not be sold like a commodity. It should be introduced like a story — carefully, with full knowledge of its character, its history, and the life it is suited to support.
Over two decades, we have built relationships with owners, architects, and private estates inaccessible through conventional channels. Our network operates on trust — properties come to us before they reach the open market.
We represent fewer than forty properties per year. Not because we lack opportunity, but because volume is the enemy of attention.
24
Years of Practice
380+
Properties Curated
3
Distinct Neighbourhoods
$4.2B
In Transactions
The People
The Team
Helena Marsh
Founder & Principal
Twenty-four years curating exceptional properties across the Bay Area. Helena founded Vale on the conviction that the right home reveals itself — it is never merely sold.
James Alderton
Director of Acquisitions
With a background in architecture and private banking, James brings a dual lens of structural integrity and financial rigour to every acquisition.
Priya Nair
Head of Client Relations
Priya ensures every client relationship is built on trust, transparency, and the kind of discretion that luxury demands.
How We Work
Four principles.
Non-negotiable.
Discernment
We say no far more often than yes. Only properties meeting our criteria of architecture, location, and livability enter our portfolio.
Discretion
Our clients' affairs are never shared, never leveraged, never discussed. Trust is the only currency that compounds.
Longevity
We measure success in decades, not transactions. A client who returns thirty years later is our highest achievement.
Presence
We are not a platform. We are people. Every inquiry is answered by someone who knows the properties, the streets, and the light.