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Alexandra Baum

Architecture, Business, Golf, Real Estate

Elevating Luxury Properties and Pat Scheckner Close $3M Custom Home

Cheryl D’Anna, Donna LeGate, Bob Terry and Pat Scheckner of the Russ Lyon SIR Desert Mountain and Pinnacle Peak offices represented both sides of this sleep contemporary masterpiece in Desert Mountain for $3,000,000.

The 4,279 SF custom home created by award-winning Sever Design Group, offers the ultimate in privacy and panoramic views. With 4-bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, this stunning statement is nestled among majestic boulders and rock formations on 2 acres of seclusion and spectacular desert landscape. At an elevation of 3,700 feet, this extraordinary retreat provides the coolest temperatures to be found along with abundant wildlife. The seamless indoor-outdoor open floor plan is highlighted by floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the city lights and endless views of the surrounding mountains and fiery sunsets. The soaring ceilings and Ankara travertine stone flooring set the stage for elegant entertaining. 

Business, Real Estate, Travel

Sotheby’s International Realty acquires 101-year-old San Fran brokerage McGuire Realty

McGuire Real Estate, a residential real estate brokerage founded in San Francisco in 1919, announced today that it is joining the Sotheby’s International Realty® network. Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. has acquired the assets of the firm’s San Francisco offices in the Marina and Noe Valley and will operate under the leadership of Executive Vice President Jeffrey Gibson. Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty has acquired the assets of McGuire’s Berkeley and Burlingame offices and will operate under the leadership of Bill Bullock, president and chief executive officer of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty.

The addition of McGuire broadens the existing Sotheby’s International Realty network in the San Francisco Bay Area which is now served by 29 offices and more than 725 independent sales associates. Combined, these offices brokered more than $8 billion in sales volume in 2019.

Family-owned and managed since 1919, McGuire has long been a leader in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for providing professional luxury real estate services. McGuire President and Chief Executive Officer Charles Moore will join Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. as a consultant and Moore’s leadership team including Lauren Bensinger will join the firm as vice president of operations. Abbie Higashi of McGuire will join Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty as vice president of sales and risk management.

“The San Francisco Bay Area is the international technology capital of the world and attracts residents from all over the globe,” said Charles Moore. “Sotheby’s International Realty is a globally recognized leader in luxury real estate and the brand’s unrivaled international network and multi-lingual marketing capabilities will provide the seasoned agents at McGuire a competitive advantage over local or national firms.”

McGuire has long been respected in the Bay Area as a premier real estate brokerage firm making it an ideal fit for our network. McGuire’s agents are deeply invested in San Francisco, the East Bay and the Peninsula where they have lived and worked in these communities for decades. We are excited to welcome them and provide access to new marketing platforms to help expose their listings to the world via the Sotheby’s International Realty brand.

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

The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 23,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in 1,000 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide. In 2019, the brand achieved a record global sales volume of US$114 billion. 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 benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs.

Architecture, Golf, Real Estate

Marshall Brothers and Shawn Chappel Close $2.7M Scottsdale Home

Keith Marshall, Kirk Marshall and Shawn Chappel represented both sides of a $2.7M Scottsdale home sale.

The soft contemporary home with approximately 5000 SF offers 3-bedrooms, casita and office located within Desert Mountain in North Scottsdale. This functional great room style home with no interior steps is being built by Black Stone Development and designed by Beau Graffin.

The home will feature more than a half dozen varied materials and textures on the exterior of the house, including genuine stone veneer, steel fascia, premium ”Ground Face” architectural masonry units, steel columns, synthetic smooth stucco, and board form concrete, all of which will combine to create great texture on the exterior of the home. This home is truly one of a kind

The home is close proximity to Desert Mountain’s fabulous Sonoran Clubhouse that offers swimming, tennis, fitness and a spa facility. Enjoy great views of western sunsets, the Continental mountains and south to the Mcdowell mountains.

Architecture, Business, Real Estate

The Team 4 Results Sells Arcadia Gem

Lara Broadrick, Rebecca Clayton and Shawna Warner of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Camelback Tower office represented both sides of the sale of a $2,250,000 Arcadia neighborhood gem.

The 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom home features a formal living room with custom stone fireplace that welcomes you as you enter through the large iron glass door. The great room is light and bright with French doors overlooking the covered patio and lush backyard. The gourmet kitchen includes a large granite island and top of the line appliances perfect for entertaining family and friends.

Architecture, Business, Real Estate

Ken Roberts Sells Don Woods Design

Ken Robertson of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Sedona office has represented the buyer of a beautiful Sedona estate with uninterrupted red rock views and privacy.

The 5 bedroom, 7.5 bathroom home is ideal for a large family living or as a corporate/executive retreat location offering wide-ranging, desirable amenities, and high-quality construction. Lavish, comfortable, meditative, contemplative and relaxing, and motivational spaces accommodate day or evening, casual or formal activities. Enjoy stunning 360-degree RED ROCK views from the spacious master suite, sumptuous library or offices and indoor pool. The estate includes main and guest-houses, and convenient live-in staff quarters. Potential for building a separate collector car garage, vineyard, or horse facilities.

Business, Real Estate

Russ lyon SIR Welcomes Portia Chambers

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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, Portia Chambers, to the Southeast Valley. 

Growing up in Midwest, Portia Chambers has learned what it takes to have a strong work ethic. A positive attitude, strong integrity and sincere compassion for people is the key to success. Having a strong faith, Portia understands the “ Golden Rule” , which is treating people the way you want to be treated. Also, she understands there is no substitute for hard work, which why she is dedicated to being the person you trust with one of your biggest assets. Having experience in sales, management, and styling, 

Portia is always dedicated to her clients. She treats her clients like family because she truly cares about them and cherishes her relationships with them. Portia loves calling them up to just laugh! Being honest, respectful and a good listener are very important to her because it’s the foundation for a relationship. It would be her pleasure to work with you as a realtor, a resource, and a friend.

It’s so exciting to have Portia Chambers join our award winning Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Southeast Valley Team. Her Midwest values and her incredible work ethic combined with her infectious spirit allow her to truly listen to her clients and provide solutions with efficiency and effectiveness. Her core values of faith, family and giving back to others will allow Portia to truly serve her clients in an exceptional way.

Cathy Green, Managing Broker
Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Traci Daniels

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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, Traci Daniels, to the Southeast Valley office.  Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Real Estate Advisors 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. 

Traci Daniels is a licensed real estate professional with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. As a driven, goal oriented professional with strong business acumen, her primary career focus is to partner with other professionals who share her values of integrity, honesty, and mutual respect. Serving as an advocate for her clients, Traci delivers tailored marketing strategies to attract the optimum buyers and oversees every detail of the real estate transaction.

Traci listens to her clients and understands their needs while working toward achieving their goals. A home should not only enhance the sense of family, but serve as profitable investment. Her extensive knowledge from being both a homeowner and realtor ensures your needs will be considered and addressed in assisting you in one of the most important decisions you will make. 

Traci would love to assist you. Whether you need to sell your present home or you want a place to call home, Traci will help achieve your goals. With an incredible work ethic and a trustworthy, honest spirit, she will guide you through the real estate process with confidence and ease.

 Traci Daniels is such a blessing to add to our Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Southeast Valley office. Her beautiful kind heart and attention to detail combined with her midwest work ethic will make her unstoppable. Traci being from Wisconsin and relocating herself with four children understands the challenges in moving cross country.  Her background as a mobile Notary gives her a deeper understanding of the painstaking documents and the overall process.

Cathy Green, Managing Broker
Business, Life, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Jennifer Courtney

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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 Courtney, to the Camelback Tower office.  Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Real Estate Advisors 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. 

Born and raised in Kansas City, Jennifer Courtney takes pride in combining her midwest roots with her adaptation to the sunny southwest. With an unrivaled work ethic and pursuit for greatness, Jennifer received her formal education from the University of Kansas, with a degree in Medical Laboratory Science. 

An avid animal lover, Jennifer takes great pride in her two Japanese Chins, Jerry and Apple. 

Having relocated to Scottsdale 11 years ago, Jennifer has made luxury residential real estate her passion. A love of her community, mixed with her desire for sharing her knowledge of the area and her love of the unique desert landscape make Jennifer an obvious choice for your real estate goals and ambitions. With a background of over 10 years in the medical field, Jennifer has a desire for not only helping others, but for the details that are involved. No stone left unturned, each transaction will be carefully planned out and her clients will always be educated about their options. Jennifer is an excellent choice to guide you through what is likely to be the biggest transaction of your life. Her savviness of technology, mixed with her genuinely caring personality, make her the ideal candidate to represent you.

Jennifer’s confidence and ingenuity make her a natural for this business.Her passion for helping clients and attention to detail is evident. We look forward to the next stages of her career now that she’s partnered with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.

Sherri monteith, Managing Broker
Architecture, Art, Business, Real Estate

Jan Kabbani Sells $4.7M PV Home

Jan Kabbani of the Russ Lyon SIR Camelback Tower office represented the buyer of a $4.7M custom home in Paradise Valley.

Built in 2011, the 11,756 SF home has 7 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and features privacy, security, Camelback Mountain views, gorgeous grounds, and timeless Mediterranean architecture.  The home was designed to entertain with a large kitchen, grand family room, private theatre room, wet bar and walk-in wine cellar. The main house is accompanied by a separate guest house complete with a full kitchen.

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Tess Kimura

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 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, Tess Kimura, to the Southeast Valley Office. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty delivers real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate. 

Tess Kimura has grown up in the Southeast Valley. She is an Arizona State University alumnus and earned her B.S. in Business Entrepreneurship. After spending some time in education, the jump to real estate felt like a natural fit for Tess. Her mother has been in real estate her whole life, and one might say it runs in her blood.

Tess has lived all over the valley and can recommend the best places to eat, shop, get coffee, and explore! She has a tremendous appreciation for all that the valley has to offer and believes that it gives us the best of all worlds; whether you are looking for a city lifestyle, something quieter, or anywhere in-between, you can find it here. Tess Kimura is committed to communication and working to serve her clients’ needs, helping them find their dream home, or bringing them a buyer.

We are grateful to have Tess Kimura as part of our award winning Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Southeast Valley team.  Tess has the ability to listen intently and help the client to figure out a plan to reach their goals. Her technology skills along with her work ethic and serving heart add up to a winning formula for success. Tess has grown up in an entrepreneurial family which has prepared her for life and for business.

Cathy Green, Managing Broker