
Welcome To Lake Tahoe
Thank you for taking a moment to consider the advantages of working together. Given that I’m licensed to sell real estate in California and Nevada, we’ll consider influential factors that are unique to the real estate market of the Tahoe Basin in its entirety.
Since 1999 the four areas in which I have primarily been working are Tahoe’s West Shore (Sunnyside, Homewood, Meeks Bay), North Shore (Tahoe City, Agate Bay, and Kings Beach), on Tahoe’s Nevada side (Incline Village, Glenbrook, and Zephyr Cove), and our nearby ski communities (Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, and Northstar).
Along with my professional experience, I’ve had family live and work throughout Lake Tahoe for a couple of generations. Through them, I have come to love and know it well.
Why Yvette Shipman
“When I moved to Lake Tahoe in 1998, it was the fulfillment of a dream. I simply love it here and delight in helping my clients make the most of their real estate opportunities in such a remarkable part of the world.”
Here’s a sampling of why more and more people turn to Yvette Shipman
for all of their Lake Tahoe real estate needs:
- A wealth of local knowledge as a second-generation Lake Tahoe Real Estate Professional.
- Outstanding listening skills that allow her to decipher what’s said: “between the lines.”
- A genuine love for teaching and patiently guiding her clients to success.
- Effective negotiation skills having grown up in the industry.
- Thorough knowledge of 1031 exchanges to benefit investors.
- A lifelong passion for the area.
- A past recipient of the REALTOR® of the Year award, Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS®.
- A determined commitment to achieving her client’s goals.
- A friendly, down-to-earth personality that makes her a joy to work with.
“I am passionate about Tahoe and helping you achieve your real estate objectives in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Call me today to start brainstorming about your Tahoe home!”


Why Choose Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty
Upon joining Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty, I was immediately impressed by the difference it made for my clients and me. We both were treated to a truly luxurious experience.
Here are some of the things that delighted us:
The video below shows how Sotheby’s International Realty is successfully connecting homes with buyers worldwide, we go about it differently.
Testimonials
Kevin E.
California and Nevada Buyer & Seller multiple times over the years
"Yvette has helped us buy and sell three homes. I can provide no greater testimony to her professionalism than that we have returned to her for help and guidance. There are many realtors in Tahoe. Yvette knows Tahoe and bends over backward to help your family get the most from your investment financially and in lifestyle. She cares. She listens. She knows."
Usinger
Nevada Seller in 2014
"We interviewed several realtors. Yvette was clearly the most enthusiastic and professional of all of the realtors interviewed. She had a definite plan about how to stage the house to appeal to potential buyers. Although skeptical about some of the ideas, we ultimately were proved wrong; Yvette and Jeanne, the stager, made the right decisions - particularly in that the house was sold in a matter of weeks when other houses remained on the market. Yvette's attention to detail during the closing was wonderful. She anticipated what needed to be done and made sure that Is were dotted and Ts were crossed. I highly recommend Yvette Shipman to guide you through the process of selling your home."
Rob
California Buyer in 2016
"We spent half a year of looking at homes with another very nice, professional realtor. And, while the process was pleasant, the selections and process seemed somewhat random; we were seemingly getting nowhere. We were then referred to Yvette by a friend who had an experience similar to ours. Almost immediately we recognized the difference. Yvette first spent time with our family to learn about our lifestyle and interests, budget, etc. Within less than an hour, she had narrowed area inventory down to homes that fit our style and budget - in retrospect, this seems like such an obvious and practical process. Amazingly, even after all of our prior exposure, we had not yet seen any of the homes she showed to us. And, after viewing just a few of these beautiful properties, we made our selection that very first day. Today, our beautiful new vacation home has made us a dedicated Tahoe family. Further, as we are part-timers in Tahoe, Yvette has been a wealth of resource for local amenities and services. We've since introduced friends who have also bought with Yvette, and we'll continue to make that referral."