About NICOLA MCILWRICK

Nicola McIlwrick brings a decade of strategic leadership and dealmaking expertise to the San Francisco real estate market. Formerly the Global Head of Private Equity Reporting at Deloitte and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), she oversaw billion-dollar portfolios across the globe — and now applies that same strategic lens to help her clients navigate the high-stakes Bay Area market with confidence.

A CPA by training, Nicola is a Vancouver native with firsthand real estate experience in Vancouver, Toronto, and San Francisco. She purchased her first home in Pacific Heights at age 30, and brings a uniquely global perspective, financial sharpness, and emotionally attuned approach to every client relationship — from first-time buyers to seasoned sellers and investors. She combines that same analytical rigor with a personal passion for helping clients build long-term wealth and find a sense of home.

She is proud to be part of Vantage Realty, one of the Bay Area’s most respected boutique firms:

• Named to The Leading 100 Top Performers in Bay Area Real Estate (2025)
• RealTrends verified top 0.1% in California and nationwide.
• Real Trends #1 large team in SF by average sales price per transaction
• Real Trends #3 large team in SF by sales volume (2024)
• Known for record-breaking deals, off-market access, and white-glove client service

Nicola’s style is high-touch, high-integrity, and fiercely loyal. Whether you’re searching for your dream home or preparing to sell in a competitive market, she’ll guide you every step of the way with sharp negotiation skills, transparent strategy, and a calm, solutions-oriented mindset.

Nicola's community impact work includes leadership roles with Deloitte’s Women & Allies Community and is a former board member at Ascend, the largest global network advancing Pan-Asian professionals. She is passionate about mentorship, equity, and creating space for others — values she carries into every client relationship.