Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that a significant number of its exceptional real estate professionals have been recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, affirming their position among the top-performing real estate advisors in Arizona and across the nation.

RealTrends Verified rankings are widely regarded as one of the most respected benchmarks in the residential real estate industry, honoring agents based on independently verified production in both sales volume and transaction sides. These rankings highlight not only individual achievement but also the strength of brokerage leadership, collaboration, and client service excellence.

Leading Arizona in Sales Volume

This year, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty advisors secured some of the highest rankings in Arizona for sales volume, showcasing extraordinary performance across luxury and residential markets statewide.

Top-ranked advisors by volume include:

• Dan Wolski – No. 6
• Lonnie Lopez – No. 14
• Leslie Jenkins – No. 17
• Lisa Roberts – No. 18
• Patrick Rice – No. 24
• Karina Rodriguez – No. 29
• Jennifer Schumacher – No. 34
• Dave Purpora – No. 36
• Tricia Cormie – No. 41
• Josie Pakula – No. 43
• Cheryl Anderson – No. 55
• Johnathon De Young – No. 67
• Blake Cain – No. 93
• Gary Brasher – No. 95
• Hans Horchler – No. 100
• Joanie Barreiro – No. 107
• Tim Hundelt – No. 111
• Shawn Chappel – No. 129
• Virginia Gee – No. 139
• Carol Spencer – No. 149
• Cheryl D’Anna – No. 153
• Nick Kingston – No. 158
• Yong Choi – No. 163
• Kim Weber – No. 166
• Julie Warner – No. 167
• Katrin Themlitz – No. 178
• Peter Zaidan – No. 184
• Robin Kaiserman – No. 188
• Laura Briggs – No. 194
• Sierra Allegretto – No. 195
• Jeff Fields – No. 201
• Jeane Adinolfi – No. 210
• Cari Dandy – No. 213
• Christine Anthony – No. 216
• Oriana Lehman Wood – No. 217
• Mary Wolf-Breen – No. 218
• Danny Baker – No. 222
• Shawn Keeler – No. 230
• Cindi DeWine – No. 232
• Ranee Jacobus – No. 246
• Marta Harvey – No. 252
• Barbara Miller – No. 257
• Bev Wasson – No. 260
• Marta Walsh – No. 276
• Chris Tiller – No. 279
• Shane Ashcraft – No. 287
• Jill Anderson – No. 294
• Stacey Vandivert – No. 306
• Steve Doyle – No. 307
• Jessica Jablonski – No. 313

Strong Performance in Transaction Sides

In addition to sales volume success, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty advisors were also recognized for their performance in transaction sides—reflecting the breadth of client relationships and the volume of homes successfully represented.

Top-ranked advisors by sides include:

• Dan Wolski – No. 27
• Lisa Roberts – No. 41
• Jennifer Schumacher – No. 60
• Gary Brasher – No. 74
• Blake Cain – No. 259
• Anthony Guerriero – No. 262
• Leslie Jenkins – No. 282
• Danny Baker – No. 285
• Lonnie Lopez – No. 288
• Mary Wolf-Breen – No. 288
• Kim Weber – No. 306
• Chris Tiller – No. 331
• Marta Harvey – No. 332

A Reflection of Excellence Across Arizona

These achievements reflect the dedication, professionalism, and market expertise that define Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty advisors. From first-time homebuyers to luxury estate clients, these professionals continue to deliver exceptional results across Arizona’s most sought-after communities.

Their success is also a testament to the strength of collaboration within the brokerage—where shared knowledge, elevated marketing, and global reach through the Sotheby’s International Realty network help advisors achieve extraordinary outcomes for their clients.

Congratulations to Our Advisors

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty proudly congratulates all advisors recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings. Their accomplishments reinforce the firm’s position as Arizona’s leader in luxury and residential real estate and highlight the extraordinary talent within its network.

As the market continues to evolve, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty remains committed to empowering its advisors with the tools, support, and global platform needed to achieve industry-leading results.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that its outstanding teams have once again earned national recognition in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, highlighting the firm’s continued leadership in Arizona’s luxury and residential real estate market.

Published annually, the RealTrends Verified rankings identify the highest-performing real estate professionals and teams across the United States based on independently verified sales volume and transaction sides. These rankings represent one of the most respected benchmarks in the industry, honoring top performers who consistently deliver exceptional results for their clients.

This year, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is especially proud to recognize its teams that have ranked among the best in Arizona, reinforcing the strength, collaboration, and excellence of its statewide network.

Leading Arizona’s Small Teams by Sales Volume

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty was strongly represented in the Small Teams by Volume category, with several teams earning top rankings across Arizona:

Bushong Christian Almquist – No. 2
Luxury Property Group – No. 3
Bee & Kathleen Power + – No. 6
The Luckys – No. 7
The Marshall Brothers Desert Mountain – No. 8
Agent DA Team – No. 9
Sedona LUXE Homes – No. 21
Tami Henderson Group – No. 30
Judy Smedes & Kate Herk Real Estate Group – No. 35
P2Crew – No. 36
Sertich Group – No. 37
The Kolanders of Desert Mountain – No. 42
Sinagoga & LaCroix – No. 44
Grogan & Grogan – No. 45
Sedona Luxury Properties – No. 48
Live Carefree – No. 50
Conser & Surges Partners – No. 51
Firestone Luxury Group – No. 55
Tierney & Lococo – No. 61
Carefree Property Group – No. 75
The Neighborly – No. 77
Homanity Team – No. 84
Luxury Concierge Partners – No. 88
Wilkins Team – No. 98
The Wolffs – No. 107
Thomas & Perkins Luxury Estates – No. 109
Krolak Group – No. 114
Mowzoon & Gilbert – No. 122
RD Luxury Group – No. 123
BD Miller Group – No. 139
Robertson & Van Dezor – No. 141
Team Reiland – No. 142
Team Wilson – No. 151
Van Patten Luxury Group – No. 159
The Van Dyke Team – No. 164
Beede + Taylor – No. 174

Small Teams by Sides

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty teams also earned recognition in the Small Teams by Sides category, reflecting strong transaction activity and client success:

Agent DA Team – No. 22
Bushong Christian Almquist – No. 30
The Luckys – No. 31
Luxury Property Group – No. 80
Tierney & Lococo – No. 93
Team Reiland – No. 101

Medium Teams by Volume

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty also celebrated success in the Medium Teams by Volume category:

The MacDonald Team – No. 8
Reisdorf Metz & Partners – No. 27
DeGeorge Partners – No. 37

A Tradition of Excellence Across Arizona

For more than 78 years, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been defined by excellence, integrity, and unmatched market expertise across Arizona’s most desirable communities. The continued recognition of its teams in the RealTrends Verified rankings underscores the strength of its collaborative culture and its leadership position in luxury real estate.

“Our teams continue to demonstrate what it means to deliver world-class service at every price point and in every market across Arizona,” said Todd Gillenwater, CEO of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. “These rankings reflect their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to achieving exceptional results for their clients.”

Congratulations to Our Honored Teams

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty proudly congratulates all of its recognized teams in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings. Their achievements reflect not only individual and team success, but also the strength of the brokerage’s statewide network and its continued leadership in Arizona real estate.

As the industry evolves, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty remains committed to supporting its advisors and teams with the tools, resources, and global reach needed to deliver extraordinary results for clients throughout Arizona and beyond.

45 Russ Lyon Teams Ranked Among America’s Best

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that 45 of its real estate teams have been recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, earning national recognition among the top-performing real estate teams in the United States.

The annual RealTrends Verified rankings honor the nation’s leading real estate professionals and teams based on independently verified sales volume and transaction sides. This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication, expertise, and exceptional client service that continue to define Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty throughout Arizona.

Small Teams Shine on the National Stage

Several Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty small teams earned impressive national rankings for transaction sides, showcasing their ability to successfully guide buyers and sellers through a high volume of transactions.

Small Teams by Transaction Sides

• Agent DA Team – No. 1,259
• Bushong Christian Almquist – No. 1,685
• The Luckys – No. 1,757
• Luxury Property Group – No. 4,806
• Tierney & Lococo – No. 5,465
• Team Reiland – No. 5,743

Small Teams by Sales Volume

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty teams also demonstrated exceptional performance in sales volume, with several ranking among the nation’s top-producing teams.

Leading the firm was Bushong Christian Almquist, earning an impressive No. 120 national ranking, followed closely by Luxury Property Group at No. 143.

Other nationally recognized small teams by sales volume include:

• Bushong Christian Almquist – No. 120
• Luxury Property Group – No. 143
• Bee & Kathleen Power + – No. 296
• The Luckys – No. 299
• The Marshall Brothers Desert Mountain – No. 337
• Agent DA Team – No. 367
• Sedona LUXE Homes – No. 1,135
• Tami Henderson Group – No. 1,496
• Judy Smedes & Kate Herk Real Estate Group – No. 1,923
• P2Crew – No. 2,002
• Sertich Group – No. 2,017
• The Kolanders of Desert Mountain – No. 2,327
• Sinagoga & LaCroix – No. 2,428
• Grogan & Grogan – No. 2,567
• Sedona Luxury Properties – No. 2,742
• Live Carefree – No. 2,784
• Conser & Surges Partners – No. 2,842
• Firestone Luxury Group – No. 3,153
• Tierney & Lococo – No. 3,560
• Carefree Property Group – No. 4,570
• The Neighborly – No. 4,588
• Homanity Team – No. 5,113
• Luxury Concierge Partners – No. 5,267
• Wilkins Team – No. 5,718
• The Wolffs – No. 6,011
• Thomas & Perkins Luxury Estates – No. 6,134
• Krolak Group – No. 6,513
• Mowzoon & Gilbert – No. 7,008
• RD Luxury Group – No. 7,139
• BD Miller Group – No. 7,932
• Robertson & Van Dezor – No. 8,220
• Team Reiland – No. 8,250
• Team Wilson – No. 8,762
• Van Patten Luxury Group – No. 9,247
• The Van Dyke Team – No. 9,373
• Beede + Taylor – No. 9,909

Medium Teams Continue to Deliver Exceptional Results

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s medium-sized teams also earned national recognition for their outstanding sales achievements.

Medium Teams by Sales Volume

• The MacDonald Team – No. 583
• Reisdorf Metz & Partners – No. 1,408
• DeGeorge Partners – No. 1,681

These rankings reflect the strength of collaborative team models and the exceptional service these groups provide across Arizona’s luxury and residential real estate markets.

A Legacy of Excellence

For nearly eight decades, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been committed to attracting and supporting the industry’s most talented real estate professionals. The firm’s continued representation in the RealTrends Verified rankings underscores its position as Arizona’s premier luxury real estate brokerage and a leader in the national real estate landscape.

The success of these teams is a direct reflection of their commitment to client advocacy, market expertise, and delivering extraordinary results in every transaction.

Congratulations to Our Nationally Ranked Teams

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty proudly congratulates all 45 teams recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings. Their achievements exemplify the excellence, professionalism, and dedication that continue to elevate the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty brand across Arizona and beyond.

As the market evolves, these teams remain committed to providing exceptional guidance, innovative marketing, and world-class service for buyers and sellers throughout the region.