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Sotheby’s International Realty® Brand Expands into Qatar

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced its expanding presence in the Middle East with the opening of Qatar Sotheby’s International Realty.

Qatar Sotheby’s International Realty is owned by Alfardan Group, a leading premium lifestyle conglomerate renowned for delivering luxury products and services in Qatar, and is led by General Manager, Seran Gheorghe, who has practiced real estate in the Middle East for the past 13 years. Gheorghe was a top performing associate with Gulf Sotheby’s International Realty for the past six years and worked with Qatari clients to make this opening possible. Qatar Sotheby’s International Realty is located in the capital city of Doha and will serve the luxury residential real estate markets of Lusail, the island of Pearl and West Bay Lagoon. The company will also continue to support Qatari clients in their continuous interest for the best international assets.

“Qatar’s high-income economy and global real estate interest is appealing to the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty. “Seran and his team have a strong understanding of local and global luxury real estate and we are proud to have them as our affiliate in Qatar.”

“The real estate market in Qatar offers high-quality, luxurious apartments, penthouses and beachfront villas,” said Gheorghe. “From a global perspective, we are seeing interest from buyers in India, China, Europe and the United States. We pride ourselves in offering the highest level of support and advice to our clients before, during and after the transaction. Aligning our company with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand will further provide our clients with unparalleled marketing, global reach and exposure.”

Qatar Sotheby’s International Realty is the second Sotheby’s International Realty-branded company in the Middle East, along with Gulf Sotheby’s International Realty located in Dubai.

June 17, 2019 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Caroline Cancel

After relocating to Arizona several years ago from New York City, Caroline Cancel felt fortunate to have been able to come into an amazing opportunity to pursue her passion for real estate. She has BBA degree in Finance from Pace University, NYC. After 25 years in the Corporate Banking industry, Ms. Cancel completed a Master of Real Estate Development from Arizona State University in 2014. She returned to New York City to volunteer and subsequently work in the non-profit sector for Habitat for Humanity NYC, where she aided in the restoration of communities for families devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Her work brought her back to Arizona, where she served as the Director of Real Estate Development, for Trellis, another non-profit organization that specializes in developing affordable housing in the metro Phoenix area. Ms. Cancel had the privilege of attending and graduating from the Valley Leadership Program, class 40, in 2019 which has strengthened her commitment to continue to develop sustainable, healthy communities.

Caroline’s passion is connecting people to opportunities. She specializes in providing clients with a high level of personalized service in their dream to find the right home. While she will be delighted to find your dream home anywhere in the Valley, Caroline specializes in guiding clients who are searching for their next home experience in a more urban setting, particularly Scottsdale and Central Phoenix. She is well-versed in the market in these areas and currently resides there.

Ms. Cancél looks forward to serving her clients with the utmost integrity, respect, reliability and commitment.

“I am proud to join Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and look forward to working with the best of the best!” Caroline Cancel said.

“Caroline is an extraordinary addition to our Camelback Tower office,” said Sales Manager, Heather McNamara. “I am thrilled that Caroline has chosen Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty as her brokerage of choice to pursue her Real Estate career. She comes to us with an extremely strong business acumen, and no doubt will be of huge benefit to each of her clients. Welcome, Caroline!”

June 11, 2019 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Brad Kimmelman

Brad Kimmelman’s dedication to his clients, ability to provide creative and immediate decisions when dealing with the countless details of the day and a solution based perspective has made him a leader in the Luxury Real Estate arena. Kimmelman takes this role very seriously and approaches every day as an opportunity to provide the type of service that has become a rarity in today’s culture.

His success comes from a history of putting the client first. “When I make you #1, I elevate myself and all those around me. This is paramount to a smooth and expedient transaction,” Kimmelman said.

His experience in managing a busy New York Sotheby’s International Realty office and being a top producing broker, combined with the global reach and exceptional marketing of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand spanning more than 72 countries and territories, makes him a solid choice…should you choose Brad Kimmelman to represent you.

When asked about choosing a local brokerage to join, Kimmelman said, “Picking an office to join in Arizona was a no-brainer for me. Since I have been an ambassador for the Sotheby’s International Realty brand, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty was the perfect choice to continue my Sotheby’s sales career!”

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has gathered realty experts in the field of luxury real estate dedicated to the ideals of integrity and professionalism. Additionally, the seasoned management innovatively supports the efforts of the company’s agents to create a dynamic and inspiring atmosphere that invigorates and hones the skills of everyone involved.

“Brad Kimmelman is an extraordinary addition to our Camelback Tower office,” said Sales Manager, Heather McNamara. “Brad’s advertising and marketing background led to his success as a top producing sales agent and as a manager of one of the most prestigious real estate offices in the Sotheby’s International Realty network. That, mixed with his ability to relate to people and his knowledge of the industry, will lead to his success at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.”

June 11, 2019 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Real Estate, Residential Real Estate

luxury real estate headlines | may 2019

Best in Real Estate Awards “BREA” – East Valley Tribune

Best in Real Estate Awards “BREA” – Peoria Times

Hit the Trails – Prescott – The Daily Courier

Kevin Gonzales to Vice President of Operations – LuxuryRealEstate.com

Generational Wealth – Inman

Top 5 Homes of the Week – DuPont Registry

Top Five Phoenix – Top Five

On the move at Sacks Tierney, Isagenix, ACN, M&G, Sotheby’s, Polsinelli – AZ Big Media

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Highest And Lowest Priced Homes On The Market Now – Fox Business

Former Dodger Mark Ellis seeks $8 million for loaded desert mansion – LA Times

Luxury villa being planned next to popular Valley golf course – Phoenix Business Journal

Luxury villas being planned next to popular Valley golf course – Rose Law Group

Luxian Scottsdale will offer Camelback Mountain views – AZ Big Media

Luxian Scottsdale will offer Camelback Mountain views – Blogarama

The Great 48 – Phoenix Magazine

Haute Property Spotlight: Crafted to Perfection – Uptown Magazine

Haute Property Spotlight: Outdoor Oasis – So Scottsdale

June 7, 2019 by Alexandra Baum

Architecture, Business, Real Estate, Residential Real Estate

Cheryl Anderson Sells $4.6M Paradise Valley Home

Cheryl Anderson of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Camelback Tower listed and sold a gorgeous Paradise Valley home for $4,625,000.

The 6,322 square foot home features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and is perfectly sited on Mummy Mountain’s south slope. Designed by the talented Mark Candelaria of Candelaria Design and Vallone interiors, additional features include exquisite Gandoff marble, Calcutta marble, Tabarka tile, custom wood flooring, Clyde hardware and Redlands clay brick accents all utilized with timeless imagination to create a refined, sophisticated atmosphere.

June 1, 2019 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Presents Luxian Scottsdale

We are excited to present Luxian Scottsdale, a new exclusive, boutique enclave at Camelback Mountain. Our real estate advisors, Joanna Wilkins and Christine Arnold are listing the luxury Luxian development. “Luxian Scottsdale features just 14 luxury villas with unparalleled views of Camelback Mountain and The Phoenician Golf Course and scores of high-end finishes,” Joanna Wilkins said. The luxury villas abut to one of the most iconic golf courses in Arizona.

The gated development will have 3 two-bedroom units totaling 2,491 square feet and 11 three-bedroom units with 2,971 square feet. The Scottsdale project, which is located at one of the most iconic locations in the Southwest, already has two reservations. “The enclave is surrounded by the prestigious and recently remodeled Phoenician Golf Course. Villas have impressive, unobstructed views of fairways and Camelback Mountain,” Christine Arnold said.

Pricing for the two-bedroom villas starts at $1,457,000. Three-bedroom villas prices start at $1,738,000. There is a $25,000 lot premium on five of the villa locations. The lot premium price goes up on May 31^st, 2019. Luxian Villas on Camelback LLC is building the project. The villas also have plenty of high-end and luxury finishes including Subzero appliances, a Wolf cook top and oven and buyers can customize their cabinets, lighting, flooring and fixtures.

May 30, 2019 by Alexandra Baum

Architecture, Business, Real Estate, Residential Real Estate

luxury real estate headlines | april 2019

A View Worthy of a Magazine Cover – LuxuryRealEstate.com

Scottsdale Grows Up – Wall Street Journal

Former A’s Star Mark Ellis selling Arizona mansion – The Mercury News

5 Eco-friendly Overhauls for Your Next Renovation – Sotheby’s International Realty

Top 3 Prescott Area Luxury Homes Sold – Signals AZ

Haute Property Spotlight: Conquering Camelback – Uptown Magazine

Dancing With The Stars Arizona – So Scottsdale

May 7, 2019 by Alexandra Baum

Business, Golf, Real Estate

Kevin Gonzales Promoted to Vice President of Operations

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has promoted Kevin Gonzales to Vice President of Operations. Gonzales will oversee 12 offices across Arizona and will expand training programs to help Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents maximize their sales.

“Kevin has been with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty for 23 years, and he has earned success at every position he’s held. He has the unique ability to bring out the best in those around him. Simply put – he raises the bar. He is a significant addition to our executive leadership team and we congratulate him on his continued success in our company and in our industry,” said Todd Gillenwater, CEO and owner of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.

Gonzales will continue his current roles as managing broker of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s Pinnacle Peak and Market Street offices. The Pinnacle Peak office has 240 agents. The Market Street office is at D.C. Ranch and has 25 agents.

Gonzales said he is looking forward to working with agents and analyzing markets across Arizona. “I’m basically going to oversee all areas of operations having to do with agent development, management development,” Gonzales said of the newly created position. Gonzales said he enjoys analyzing markets and real estate trends. “I’m a real estate nerd. I love trying to understand markets and trying to understand where the next opportunities are,” he said. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has 850 agents.

Gonzales said he wants to train more agents under a Ninja Selling program. That is a four-day sales training immersion program. “We want to expand that to as many of our agents as possible,” Gonzales said.

Gonzales joined Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty in 1996. He has been with the luxury residential real estate firm ever since. “I’ve been doing this for 23 years now,” Gonzales said. “I’m grateful for our ownership and the executive team for giving me this opportunity and having faith in me.”

May 6, 2019 by Alexandra Baum

Architecture, Business, Real Estate, Sports

Homes That Will Wow NFL Fans

Top picks among the high-end homes include a floating glass staircase, a self sustainable luxury compound and top chef gourmet kitchen

The Arizona Cardinals are on the clock with the first pick of today’s NFL draft. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has its own first round picks of luxury homes that will impress football fans and every Monday morning quarterback.

The first pick is a spectacular 7,592-square-foot estate in Scottsdale’s Desert Highlands Hillside Villas development. The property was designed by renowned architect Bing Hu and designer David Michael Miller. It offers floor to ceiling windows, awesome 360-degree views of the McDowell Mountains and sits at the base of Pinnacle Peak. The 5-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home at 10040 East Happy Valley Road Unit 1048 in Scottsdale is listed for $6,200,000 by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Susan Coleman King. An adjacent lot is also part of the part the sale upping the estate’s privacy and spectacular views.

Next in the luxury draft is a 5.34-acre, 6,421-square-foot glimmering contemporary in Scottsdale offered by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agents Hugh Reed and Kathy Reed. The 4-bedroom, 4.5-bedroom estate at 39602 North Charles Blair Macdonald Road lists for $3,675,000. It features a dramatic floating glass staircase that leads to an upper-level game room. The exterior has 2 spas, 5 fire features, 3 water features and a family sized pool.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Susanne Grogan has a pair of luxurious first round picks including one for the sustainability minded. Both are The Canyons, an exclusive, gated community in Tucson. The 7,080-square-foot estate at 7403 North Secret Canyon Drive is priced at $4,500,000. It offers a fully self-sustainable compound with a private well, solar panels, orchard and vegetable garden. The home also has plenty of luxury with a waterfall and gourmet kitchen with SS appliances and Caesarstone quartz counters.

Grogan is also offering 7518 North Secret Canyon Drive for $3,250,000. The 7,655-square-foot home has 4 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The property sits on 2 acres with unobstructed mountain views, a home theater and three powder rooms.

For the top chef looking for luxury, the home at 5801 East Donna Lane in Paradise Valley offers two Sub-Zero refrigerators, two sinks, two ovens, a six-burner Wolf range and two Carrara marble islands. The Santa Barbara contemporary is offered by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Lisa Roberts for $2,995,000. This impressive home totals 8,023 square feet, has 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. It also features a wine cellar, wet bar, 600-square-foot guest quarters and a four-car garage.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Zoja Pedenko has a picturesque, European hillside villa in Paradise Valley at 5317 East Desert Vista Road. The 6,242-square-foot gated home has everything from a wraparound, negative edge pool and outdoor star gazing deck to Clive Christian cabinets, a steam room and a boulder and olive tree lined entry drive. It is priced at $3,500,000.

The first pick for golfers may be the 5,779-square-foot home at 9697 East Bajada Road in Scottsdale. The luxury property sits on the 5th and 6th fairways in the prestigious Estancia community. It is listed by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Josie Pakula for $4,500,000. The home has a grand courtyard, double negative edge pool and views of Pinnacle Peak.