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Russ Lyon SIR Agents Ranked in Phoenix Magazine

Congratulations to the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Real Estate Advisors who have been ranked and listed within Phoenix Magazine’s inaugural lists of Top 50 Agents and Top Producing Residential Real Estate Agents and Teams in the Phoenix Metro Area. Click on a Real Estate Advisor’s name to learn more about them.

The Phoenix 50 Top Agents

Top Producing Agents and Teams

December 23, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Represents Seller and Buyer of $5,800,000 Scottsdale Home

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that a Real Estate Advisor of the Russ Lyon SIR Pinnacle Peak office represented the seller while Michael Johnson of the Russ Lyon SIR Carefree office represented the buyer of a $5,800,000 Scottsdale home.

Built by Calvis Wyant with interior design by Lissa Lee Hickman, the 6,282 SF home is located in the prestigious Upper Canyon of Silverleaf in Scottsdale and has 5-bedrooms, 7-bathrooms and a 4-car garage. The home is perched up in the mountains with views from every room and features a theater, game room, laundry room and a guest casita with a kitchenette. Accordion doors provide a smooth transition between the indoor and outdoor living Arizona is known for. The backyard is entertaining worthy with its views, pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, fire pit and lounge areas. 

December 23, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

November 2020 Significant Sales

From a record-breaking Desert Mountain estate in Scottsdale to the meticulously designed Zen Home in Sedona, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce its November 2020 Significant Sales.

Seller Representation: Tami Henderson | Buyer Representation: Kelly Jones | $10,200,000 | Scottsdale
Buyer Representation: Anne Morrissey, Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin, Kathleen Benoit | $6,400,000 | Scottsdale
Seller Representation: Lisa Westcott | Buyer Representation: Michael Johnson | $5,800,000 | Scottsdale
Buyer Representation: Lisa Westcott | $5,750,000 | Scottsdale
Buyer Representation: Michel Edery | $5,600,000 | Paradise Valley

View all our November Significant Sales below

December 22, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Paul Perry and Michelle O’Neill Represent Seller and Buyer of Paradise Valley Home for $4,530,000

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Paul Perry and Michelle O’Neill of the Russ Lyon SIR Desert Mountain office have represented the seller and buyer of a custom Paradise Valley home in Clearwater Hills for $4,530,000. 

The 5,420 SF home blends steel, glass and concrete and is elevated high on the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Designed and built by Construction Zone, walls of glass provide endless views of the Valley below, sunrises, city lights and Camelback Mountain. 

The 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom contemporary home features a wood-paneled elevator, a chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry with Miele appliances, Poggenpohl cabinetry and Silestone quartz countertops and dining and family rooms that are entwined with an elegant, two-way, marble fireplace. The master suite was designed with its own glass bridge entrance, a private terrace, steel fireplace and bathroom with an indoor/outdoor shower and Hansgrohe Axor Urquiola bathroom fixtures.

The outdoors serves as a private retreat or entertainment destination when needed with a heated lap pool and spa, two sitting areas, fire features, a built-in BBQ and private casita.

December 22, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Power of 4 Represent Buyer of a $6.4M Scottsdale Estate

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Anne Morrisey, Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin and Kathleen Benoit of the Russ Lyon SIR Desert Mountain office have represented the buyer of a custom estate in Scottsdale for $6,400,000.

Located in the Upper Canyon of the prestigious neighborhood of Silverleaf, the 8,303 SF home has unobstructed views of the city and surrounding mountains. Built by Salcito Custom homes in 2012, the home has 5-bedrooms, 6-bathrooms, a 4-car garage, and features outdoor areas that integrate well with its interiors.

December 21, 2020 by
Architecture, Art, Business, Inspiration, Real Estate

Alejandro GUTIERREZ and Lucas Walls Represent the Seller of the Zen Home for $3,500,000

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate – is proud to announce the sale of “The Zen Home” in Sedona. 

Located in the majestic red rock scenery and evergreen vegetation of Sedona, this one-of-a-kind home boasts 5,1771-square-feet combining serenity with distinctive architectural design by Paul Froncek. 

This five-bedroom, four-bathroom estate was meticulously crafted with the principles of the Feng Shui Bagua Map using 300-year-old wood posts and beams that support all nine centers of the dwelling. One of the home’s notable features includes a large quartz crystal enclosed in a copper chamber located in the living room that connects to the foundation of the house. The crystal has many beneficial uses, including aiding the homeowners with manifesting healing, meditation and protection, as well as purifying negative energy from the house.    

The exquisite home includes Zen-like patios with hanging beds and massive hand-carved wooden doors/screens that seamlessly integrate the indoor spaces with the outdoor greenery to create an enriched living experience. The privacy of this 1.33-acre property includes gardens, a solar heated pool, and guest house that invites visitors to spend time enjoying the breathtaking views of the red rocks.

This house is timeless. It was a privilege to represent this iconic dwelling that incorporates the beauty of Sedona’s red rocks with masterfully crafted Zen characteristics to creates the perfect peaceful retreat.

Alejandro Gutierrez and Lucas Walls

There is a long list of amenities awaiting guests in the Sedona estate. A huge multi-purpose meeting room stands across the main house with wood and flagstone floors with radiant heating. The home also incorporates intricate rock work in the bathrooms, fireplaces, kitchen and other rooms.

December 18, 2020 by
Business, Real Estate

Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Expands Presence in Caribbean Preeminent Luxury Real Estate Brand to Open First Office in Antigua and Barbuda

Sotheby’s International Realty today announced that Majestic Realty Caribbean Limited in the country of Antigua and Barbuda is the newest member of its global network and will now operate as Antigua & Barbuda Sotheby’s International Realty. The addition marks the brand’s first affiliated office in the country and its continued strategic growth in the Caribbean, bringing its total office count in the region to nearly 30.

Sharilyn Cort is a founding member and majority owner of Antigua & Barbuda Sotheby’s International Realty and brings 15 years of real estate experience to the company. The company is headquartered in St. John’s, Antigua, led by Kaye McDonald, Director of Sales, and has four agents serving the twin islands of Antigua and Barbuda.

As we have seen throughout 2020, consumers are increasingly interested in locations that offer safe refuge, open space, and lifestyle. Antigua and Barbuda is a beautiful country in the Eastern Caribbean and offers a vibrant luxury real estate market primed for discerning global real estate investors with its easy access to international airports and seaports. We look forward to working with Sharilyn, Kaye, and the entire Antigua & Barbuda Sotheby’s International Realty team.

Philip White, President and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty

“The luxury real estate market in Antigua and Barbuda is of a high standard, signaling to investors that they can enjoy full value for their investment and low holding costs,” said Cort. “We are enthusiastic about the development growth and luxury property offerings on the twin islands and our affiliation with Sotheby’s International Realty provides a strategic advantage to grow our presence on an international scale. Like Sotheby’s International Realty, we pride ourselves on a bespoke approach in that each client experience is unique and we tailor our services to meet our clients’ individual requests.”

Antigua & Barbuda Sotheby’s International Realty offers a full spectrum of real estate services including purchasing, selling, and renting real estate in Antigua and Barbuda. The twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda enjoys a comfortable tropical climate year-round and is steeped in history and culture with modern comforts and conveniences.

The Sotheby’s International Realty® network currently has more than 23,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in approximately 1,000 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide. Antigua & Barbuda Sotheby’s International Realty listings are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently owned and operated.

December 17, 2020 by
Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Zoja Pedenko and Frank Aazami Represent Seller of a $3.3M Paradise Valley Villa

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Zoja Pedenko and Frank Aazami of the Russ Lyon SIR Camelback Tower office has represented the seller of a custom European hillside villa in Paradise Valley for $3,300,000. 

With amazing panoramic views, the 4-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home is located in one of the most desirable areas of Paradise Valley, near the top of Mummy Mountain. This magnificent residence boasts exceptional luxury, including Clive Christian cabinets throughout the kitchen and home with Carrera marble accents, large floor to ceiling arched windows, a steam room, and an elevator for easy access to bedrooms on the second floor. Phenomenal outdoor spaces, which include a sleek wraparound negative edge pool and outdoor star gazing deck with fire feature.

December 17, 2020 by
Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Jennifer Marsh

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Jennifer Marsh, to the Pinnacle Peak Office. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate. 

Jennifer Marsh, the team leader of The Marsh Team, enjoys helping people with such a significant moment in their life. She is a native of the Valley and knows the Phoenix Metro well and can assist home buyers in finding the area that is the best for them whether they are moving from another state or moving from another neighborhood. Additionally, if you are looking to sell your home, Jennifer understands this process can be stressful and is dedicated to her clients to ensure they make the best decisions along the way.

Jennifer has recently joined our Brokerage and I must say, I have been impressed with her enthusiasm for this business! I know Jennifer will be an instant success!

Kevin Gonzales, Managing Broker
December 17, 2020 by
Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Johnathan Bryant

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Jonathan Bryant, to the Camelback Tower Office. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate. 

Jonathan has spent the last four years in the United States Marine Corps where he learned the values of discipline, attention to detail, and leadership. His experience and wisdom far exceed others of his age. He is a believer in forming long-term relationships and not just making transactions. Clients who work with Jonathan are sure to receive excellent professionalism, service, and satisfaction.

Jonathan grew up all over the country, but mainly in West Phoenix. He is pursuing a degree in psychology and enjoys personal development and public speaking. He is an active member of Toastmaster’s International.

December 16, 2020 by