Simone McCarthy

Simone McCarthy is a Bay Area native and third-generation San Carlos resident with a deep understanding of San Mateo County’s communities, lifestyle, and real estate market. As a real estate advisor with Compass, she combines local expertise, strategic marketing, and a personalized approach to help clients navigate some of life’s most important decisions. Having grown up on the Peninsula, Simone brings an intimate knowledge of the neighborhoods she represents and the nuances that influence value from one community to the next..

Before entering real estate, Simone studied journalism at the University of Arizona and worked as a beat writer covering the Oakland A’s. Journalism taught her to ask the right questions, dig into the details, communicate clearly, and tell it like it is. She brings that same approach to real estate, providing honest, straightforward advice backed by local knowledge and market expertise. Her lifelong connection to the Peninsula, including attending Carlmont High School, gives her a perspective that goes beyond the numbers.

As an agent, Simone takes a solution-driven, opportunity-focused approach. For sellers, she combines thoughtful positioning with digital-first marketing, leveraging Compass resources / professional network and Zillow Listing Showcase to maximize exposure. For buyers, she brings an analytical approach to evaluating opportunities, with a strong understanding of market trends, comparable values, cash flow, capitalization rates, and price-to-rent ratios—while keeping each client’s lifestyle and long-term goals at the center..

Known for her communication, persistence, and genuine care, Simone stays personally invested from the first conversation through closing. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find Simone on a golf course or at a baseball game. She loves the Bay Area, the competition, and helping people find a place they’re excited to call home!