Rural & Luxury Specialist

Peninsula Acreage, Coastal Land, and Rural Estates

Serving San Mateo County since 2003, Scott Hayes helps clients buy and sell rural homes, acreage, and estates. His work focuses on the details that matter beyond the house: water, access, infrastructure, land use, and environmental restrictions.

While Scott consistently ranks in the Top 1% of agents nationwide (Real Trends), he’s more comfortable in boots than a boardroom. A former Fortune 500 marketing strategist, Scott brings that experience to the practical demands of rural California real estate.

Local Knowledge That Matters

In the rural pockets of Woodside, Portola Valley, and the Coastside, Scott pays close attention to issues that can affect a property’s use, value, and sale:

• Water Rights & Supply: Expert navigation of the San Gregorio Creek Adjudication and complex shared well agreements.

• Land Use & Restrictions: A deep understanding of Williamson Act tax implications, Prime Ag Soil development hurdles, and the nuances of Conservation Easements.

• Coastal Land Use: Understanding the Local Coastal Program (LCP) and Coastal Development Permits (CDP) for South Coast parcels.

• Risk Management: Strategic guidance on the California FAIR Plan and hardening properties for the modern insurance market.

Personally Involved

Scott personally shows every listing. For a ranch or rural estate, that means taking time to explain the well’s flow in gallons per minute (GPM), fire-clearance status, and the area available for building.

His corporate marketing background and EcoBroker certification inform clear presentations of a property’s features, opportunities, and constraints, so buyers can understand what they are considering.

The "Dr. Phil of Dirt"

Known by clients as the "Dr. Phil of Dirt," Scott brings a steady, practical approach to complicated property decisions. Whether you are selling an equestrian estate or looking for a coastal retreat, he helps you understand the property and the questions that need answers.

Contact Scott to discuss buying or selling in Woodside, Portola Valley, and the San Mateo County Coastside.