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Iconic Estates: Pristine Pools

Summer is in full swing, and there’s nothing better than diving into a refreshing, cool pool! In fact, in Arizona, a pool is not just a beautiful luxury, but a necessity. Not surprisingly, 6 of the Top 10 Cities in the US for Swimming Pools are in Arizona. In the desert, nothing is more beautiful than a sparkling swimming pool in the backyard.

Arizona’s top estates feature resort-style swimming pools with all the best amenities. From lazy rivers to infinity edges, luxury spas, and water-park-style slides, you can find beautiful piscines throughout Arizona.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has a talented team of luxury lifestyle professionals across the state who can help track down the perfect home with a Pristine Pool, perfect for entertaining, hosting parties, and relaxing with family! Plus, pools complement the architectural features of the home and provide a focal point for the landscape.

Dive into these Pristine Pools featured in this month’s ICONIC Estates!


Stay and play in local luxury this summer with a staycation. When the temperatures go up, the rates go down, and that’s one great reason to live in The Valley of the Sun. We are fortunate to live in a place that so many travelers seek out for vacations. We have an exceptional array of high-end, luxury resorts with world-class dining, sophisticated spas and extensive amenities to enjoy—just minutes from home.

So, if you’re short on time, appreciate a good value or a vacation that takes all the work out of it, look no further than the end of your nose for the next city you’ll visit. And let them know the folks at ICONIC LIFE sent you.


“Can fashion even be sustainable? I’ve been covering sustainable fashion for seven years now, and still, I am asked this question. I know most people would assume no, fashion can not be sustainable since the very act of producing clothing requires resources—lots of them.

Fortunately, we have a growing number of passionate fashionistas who actually do care about the environment, including myself, and we’ve learned a thing or two about how you can make fashion more sustainable without abstaining from buying (or wearing) clothes. And don’t worry, we do not believe in sacrificing your personal style to any extent to participate in sustainable fashion either.”


Without a doubt, the King of Jazz would consider Ellington Heights—a sleek and stylish gem—a superb work of art. Nestled in the sun-kissed upper canyon of Silverleaf, the design for this magnificent estate collected inspiration from the social, artistic, and cultural dynamism of the Roaring Twenties era.

An absolute dream team has come together like an orchestra, including award-winning architect CP Drewett, master builder Gary Fries and interior design firm leader Claire Ownby, each playing their individual parts to create beautiful music together in construction and home design. This one-of-a-kind property is listed by Allan MacDonald. ⁠


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Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Berenis Reyes

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, Berenis Reyes, 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. 

Berenis was raised in Goodyear before attending Arizona State University. She holds two Bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Supply Chain Management, with a minor in Sustainability. While real estate and interior design were always of considerable interest to her, she headed into the corporate world for a few years, working in digital advertising and operations. When the workforce went remote, Berenis finally had the chance to dive back into her passions. She took a chance and bought and fixed up her first property. What was supposed to be a quick paint job turned into a complete remodel, transforming the house into a dream home! At that point, it was a no-brainer to become a licensed real estate agent to help others do the same: turn houses into homes by realizing a property’s full potential. 

Berenis is now a full-time agent helping buyers, sellers, and investors achieve their real estate goals in Arizona. She loves working with people and will be there for her clients day and night. In her free time, you can find her walking her dog in nearby parks, hiking Camelback, in a yoga class, or exploring the many restaurants and shops the Phoenix Valley offers (let her know if you need any suggestions!). She is proud to call Arizona her lifelong home and excited to see it proliferate. Berenis would love to help you realize the beauty of living in the desert!

Meeting Berenis was like a breath of fresh air. Her desire to learn and to do well is admirable. We look forward to partnering with her and helping her achieve her career goals!

Sherri Monteith Managing Broker

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SIGNIFICANT SALES: JUNE 2022

Throughout the state of Arizona, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been proud to represent and participate in the following sales for the month of June.


We refer to these as ‘Significant Sales’, and while all of our transactions are truly significant, we hope you enjoy discovering these amazing homes based not only on price, but their architectural, cultural, and geographical significance, as well as those involved in the journey.

Enjoy!

Significant Seller Representations:

5980 E Verde Place | Tucson
Sold for $815,000
Seller Representation: Nancy Armanini

64 Madera Court | Tubac
Sold for $667,849
Dual Representation: Gary Brasher & Daniel Ledwidge

12535 N 87th Drive | Peoria
Sold for $642,000
Seller Representation: Linda Allison & Bobbi Martin

9403 E Sunrise Circle | Carefree
Sold for $1,030,000
Seller Representation: Stephanie White & Karin Cahill

30136 N 73rd Drive | Peoria
Sold for $640,000
Seller Representation: Cindy Smith & Wendy Boyce

18814 N 89th Lane | Peoria
Sold for $600,000
Seller Representation: Lori Reiland

41960 N 105TH ST | Scottsdale
Sold for $5,350,000
Dual Representation: Paul Perry, Michelle O’Neill, Tami Henderson, & Laurie Tucker

41345 N 96th Street | Scottsdale
Sold for $4,800,000
Dual Representation: Dan Wolski, Troy Gillenwater, Jack O’Keefe, Kirk Marshall, & Keith Marshall

11368 E Salero Drive | Scottsdale
Sold for $3,700,000
Dual Representation: Kathleen Benoit, Karen Baldwin, Bee Francis, & James Kolander

8342 E Golden Spur Lane | Carefree
Sold for $2,900,000
Seller Representation: Debbie Omundson & Susan Folts

12402 N 74th Place | Scottsdale
Sold for $1,820,000
Seller Representation: Michael Johnson

3201 E Arroyo Seco Road | Carefree
Sold for $1,750,000
Dual Representation: Mark Hazelton, Steven Hanssen, Stacy Paluscio, Courtney Woods Olson, & Darcy Whalen

6893 E Cactus Wren Rd | Paradise Valley
Sold for $4,600,000
Seller Representation: Will Foote, Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker, & Mike Holder

10184 E Peak Cir | Scottsdale
Sold for $3,400,000
Dual Representation: Will Foote, Debbie Negrin & Jay Pennypacker

6015 N Camino Preciado | Tucson
Sold for $3,450,000
Seller Representation: Judy Smedes & Kate Herk

13013 N Tailwind Drive | Tucson
Sold for $1,525,000
Seller Representation: Judy Smedes & Kate Herk

2522 E Turnberry Drive | Gilbert
Sold for $1,800,015
Seller Representation: Chris Tiller

17953 E Colt Court | Queen Creek
Sold for $1,400,000
Seller Representation: Cecilia Prest

2947 E Pinto Drive | Gilbert
Sold for $1,300,000
Seller Representation: Chris Tiller

4300 Hidden Hollow Road | Flagstaff
Sold for $3,775,000
Seller Representation: Blake Cain | Referral from Luxury Property Group

1297 Elkhorn Trail | Flagstaff
Sold for $2,300,000
Seller Representation: Keith Laizure

0000 Forest Service Rd 135 | Happy Jack
Sold for $2,750,000
Seller Representation: Paula Mack

415 Aerie Rd | Sedona
Sold for $1,300,000
Dual Representation: Jolynn Greenfield

315 Mockingbird Lane | Sedona
Sold for $2,900,000
Seller Representation: Jolynn Greenfield & Steve Doyle

195 Pebble Drive | Sedona
Sold for $1,360,000
Seller Representation: Magdalena Romanska

1423 Commonwealth Street | Prescott
Sold for $1,110,000
Seller Representation: Laura Spaeth

13675 N. Warpaint Place | Prescott
Sold for $985,000
Dual Representation: Terri Kiffer

126 Circulo Vespucci | Tubac
Sold for $765,000
Seller Representation: Marty Durkin
74 Veranera Court | Tubac
Sold for $579,105
Dual Representation: Gary Brasher & Daniel Ledwidge
8 Amado Montosa | Amado
Sold for $500,000
Seller Representation: Gary Brasher & Daniel Ledwidge

Significant Buyer Representations:

  • 21264 N 113th Place | Scottsdale
    • Sold for $28,100,000 – Record-Breaking Sale
    • Buyer Representation: Laura Briggs
  • 10500 E Lost Canyon Drive #8 | Scottsdale
    • Sold for $6,000,000
    • Buyer Representation: Lisa Lucky, Laura Lucky, & Matt Lucky
  • 6636 E Caron Drive | Paradise Valley
    • Sold for $3,100,000
    • Buyer Representation: Josh Shaver & Catherine Lewis
  • 6296 N Lost Dutchman Drive | Paradise Valley
    • Sold for $4,400,000
    • Buyer Representation: Jan Kabbani
  • 110 Silverleaf Dr lot 29 | Sedona
    • Sold for $2,450,000
    • Buyer Representation: Ed Pennington & Jeanette Sauer
  • 4525 E Coronado Drive | Tucson
    • Sold for $1,526,000
    • Buyer Representation: Bryan Durkin & Susan Neitzel
  • 3476 E Orleans Drive | Gilbert
    • Sold for $1,250,000
    • Buyer Representation: Jeremy Wilson & Elizabeth Wilson

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In the News: June 2022

ABC News

Former Phoenix penthouse of late Sen. McCain sells for a record-breaking price

Arizona’s Family

Biltmore penthouse that used to belong to John McCain sells for $6 million

Arizona Foothills Magazine

Silverleaf Mansion Breaks Record for Most Expensive Arizona Home

AZ Big Media

Best Places to Work in 2022: St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center

Best Places to Work in 2022: WaFd Bank Arizona

AZ Central

Phoenix’s priciest home sales: Scottsdale mansion sells

North Scottsdale Silverleaf mansion with a deck fireplace sells

Big AZ Media

Altitude at Silverleaf sells for a record-breaking $28.1M

Chicago Agent Magazine

How does a community increase home values?

Flagstaff Business News

Real Estate Inventory Rising

KTAR News

Gatsby-esque Scottsdale spec home listed for eye-popping $32 million

Las Angeles Times

Scottsdale mega-mansion sells for $28.1 million, an Arizona record

Phoenix Business Journal

Most expensive spec home ever to be built in Arizona is listed for $32M

News Wire

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions and Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Frank Aazami Host Event

Scottsdale Progress

Silverleaf custom build hits $32M price tag

Telemundo

Elecciones primarias en Arizona: conoce a los precandidatos para Secretario de Estado

The Fountain Hills Times

Russ Lyon – Pellegrini and DeGeorge

The Real Deal

Unbuilt Scottsdale mansion asking $32M, priciest in Arizona

Wall Street Journal

Scottsdale Spec House Sells for $28.1 Million, Becoming Arizona’s Priciest-Ever Home

Arizona’s Most Expensive Home for Sale? It Hasn’t Been Built Yet

Verde Valley Independent

Be Fit Fit: Perfection?

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Significant Sales: May 2022

Throughout the state of Arizona, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been proud to represent and participate in the following sales for the month of May.


We refer to these as ‘Significant Sales’, and while all of our transactions are truly significant, we hope you enjoy discovering these amazing homes based not only on price, but their architectural, cultural, and geographical significance, as well as those involved in the journey.

Enjoy!

Significant Seller Representations:

9782 W JJ Ranch Road | Peoria
Sold for $2,100,000
Seller Representation: Theresa Schoffstall
351 N Cloverfield Circle | Litchfield Park
Sold for $1,425,000
Seller Representation: Theresa Schoffstall
10368 E Filaree Lane | Scottsdale
Sold for $3,600,000
Seller Representation: Joy Dorvinen
7630 N Invergordon Road | Paradise Valley
Sold for $4,400,000
Seller Representation: Joannie Barriero
10144 E Sundance Trail | Scottsdale
Sold for $3,195,000
Buyer Representation: Steven Hanssen
Seller Representation: Bee Francis, Kathleen Benoit, & Karen Baldwin
39871 N 98th Way | Scottsdale
Sold for $4,300,000
Seller Representation: Dan Wolski, Jack O’Keefe, Troy Gillenwater,
Elizabeth Gillenwater, & Mitchell Hundman
39225 N 104th Way | Scottsdale
Sold for $3,850,000
Dual Representation: Patrick Rice & David Stockton Jr
27572 N 103rd St | Scottsdale
Sold for $7,460,000
Seller Representation: Will Foote, Debbie Negrin, & Jay Pennypacker
10040 E Happy Valley Rd | Scottsdale
Sold for $4,130,000
Seller Representation: Barry Van Patten
7017 E Palo Verde Lane | Paradise Valley
Sold for $3,750,000
Dual Representation: Anthony Nicholas
6727 N 63rd PL | Paradise Valley
Sold for $9,962,292
Seller Representation: Joe Bushong, Chad Christian, & Grant Almquist
13742 E Yucca Street | Scottsdale
Sold for $3,950,000
Dual Representation: Michelle Glenn & Sue Shapiro
14555 N Blazing Canyon Drive | Oro Valley
Sold for $3,995,000
Seller Representation: Nancy Mancuso, Jenna Loving, & Carrissa Martinez
9800 E Martin Drive | Tucson
Sold for $1,795,000
Seller Representation: Judy Smedes & Kate Herk
5241 N Circulo Sobrio | Tucson
Sold for $1,700,000
Dual Representation: Bryan Durkin & Susan Neitzel
963 W Route 66 | Flagstaff
Sold for $3,550,000
Dual Representation: Blake Cain
7 Camino Cocinero | Tubac
Sold for $1,350,000
Seller Representation: Gary Brasher
96 Veranera Court | Tubac
Sold for $1,295,000
Dual Representation: Barbara Mecum
9 Avenida Gutierrez | Tubac
Sold for $955,000
Dual Representation: Barbara Mecum & Marty Durkin
932 W. Rosser Street | Prescott
Sold for $750,000
Seller Representation: Jennifer McMahon, & Lee Borst
190 Deerfield Road | Sedona
Sold for $5,300,000
Dual Representation: Ed Pennington & Jeanette Sauer
30 Navajo Trail | Sedona
Sold for $2,700,000
Seller Representation: Jeanette Sauer & Ed Pennington
185 Caballo Drive | Sedona
Sold for $2,600,000
Seller Representation: Steve Doyle & Alejandro Gutierrez

Significant Buyer Representations:

  • 16049 W Vernon Avenue | Goodyear
    • Sold for $825,000
    • Buyer Representation: Theresa Schoffstall & Renee Ryan
  • 6602 N Ridgeway Drive | Carefree
    • Sold for $4,000,000
    • Buyer Representation: Jackie McDermott
  • 9820 E Thompson Peak Parkway 640 | Scottsdale
    • Sold for $5,500,000
    • Buyer Representation: Bill Bulaga
  • 2853 W Hare Drive | Flagstaff
    • Sold for $830,000
    • Buyer Representation: Rosemary Lamberson
  • 335 W Beryl Drive | Flagstaff
    • Sold for $957,000
    • Buyer Representation: Freddi Paulsrud & Valerie Core
  • 839 City Lights | Prescott
    • Sold for $1,325,000
    • Buyer Representation: Terri Kiffer
  • 1164 E. Morning Glory Lane | Prescott
    • Sold for $761,000
    • Buyer Representation: Molly Auman
  • 3944 E Minton Circle | Mesa
    • Sold for $1,825,000
    • Buyer Representation: Christine Anthony
  • 6517 E Willow Springs Lane | Cave Creek
    • Sold for $1,610,900
    • Buyer Representation: Elizabeth Wilson, Jeremy Wilson, and Mara Mitchell
  • 1110524 E Mission Lane | Scottsdale
    • Sold for $1,200,000
    • Buyer Representation: Cindi DeWine
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In The News: March 2022

ABC 15 – Arizona

Arizona Foothills Magazine

AZ Central

Beaumont Enterprise

City Sun-Times

Darik News

Flagstaff Business News

Kold

KTAR

Mansion Global

Patch

Phoenix Business Journal

Quick Telecast

Realtor.com

Robb Report

The Sacramento Bee

Street Scout

Entertainment, History, Russ Lyon

The Year 1947

Let’s take a trip down memory lane and travel back to 1947.

What happened in 1947?

  • It was the first year of the Cold War, which would last until 1991, ending with the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
  • Congress passes Taft-Hartley Act, restricting labor unions
  • Henry Ford dies, leaving behind a fortune of over $600 million
  • Americans can purchase the first new cars manufactured since the beginning of World War II
  • President Truman formulated the “Truman Doctrine” of providing aid to countries whose governments are threatened with overthrow
  • U.S. Secretary of State George Marshall called for a European recovery effort, popularly called the “Marshall Plan.”
  • India and Pakistan proclaimed independent nations
  • Britain nationalizes its coal industry.
  • Britain’s Princess Elizabeth marries Phillip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh.
  • World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn, 4-3 (first televised World Series)
  • Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American player in a major league baseball team (Brooklyn Dodgers)
  • Over 1 million veterans enrolled in college through the G.I. Bill
  • First food processors
  • The average cost of a loaf of bread was 13 cents
  • The start of the Cold War endured over four decades, from circa 1947 until the decline and eventual collapse of East European and Soviet state communism in the late 1980s.
  • 1945 to 1947, to win independence, underground Jewish militias waged a bitter guerilla war against the British, including bombing attacks against British Military Headquarters
  • 1947 November 29th The United Nations Special Committee on Palestine recommended the partition of Palestine into two separate states, one Arab and one Jewish
  • UFO allegedly found on July 7 in the Roswell UFO incident
  • National Security Act is created.
  • The CIA was established.
  • The classic holiday film “Miracle on 34th Street” premieres.
  • Howard Hughes Flying Boat ( The Spruce Goose ) takes off but will never go into production.

What happened in Arizona in 1947?

  • A fire destroyed all but four of Phoenix’s electric streetcars in October.
  • The city begins the process of transitioning to a public bus transit system.
  • The Phoenix Charter Revision Committee is formed.
  • Russ Lyon Realty is founded.
  • Phoenix Symphony Orchestra is founded.
  • Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce was formed, and Scottsdale leaders made a conscious effort to promote a particular identity linked to the Old West, as a reflection of the city’s roots and as a tourist draw.
  • The New York Giants start spring training in Phoenix.

1947: Cost of Living

  • The average cost of a new house was $6,600.00
  • Average wages per year $2,850.00
  • The cost of a gallon of Gas is 15 cents
  • Average Cost New Car $1,300.00
  • Loaf of Bread was 13 cents
  • The United States Postage Stamp 3 cents
  • Men’s Sweater $8.50
  • Bulova Men’s Watch $52.50
  • Heinz Cream of Tomato Soup 23 cents for 2 cans
  • Leg O Lamb 59 cents per pound
  • Loaf Marvel Enriched Bread 13 cents per loaf
  • Oranges 49 cents per dozen
  • Below are some Prices for UK guides in Pounds Sterling
  • Average House Price 1,824
  • A couple of examples of houses for sale this year
  • Harlingen, Texas New Brick House 5 room house with all furniture included $7,100
  • Long Beach, California Mediterranean style Home with Most beautiful 2-story modern home overlooking the ocean well cared for grounds $37,500

Who was born this year?

  • January 8th: David Bowie
  • February 2nd: Farrah Fawcett 
  • March 25th: Elton John
  • April 12th: David Letterman
  • May 2nd: James Dyson
  • July 5th: Judge Joe Brown
  • July 18th: Steve Forbes
  • July 30th: Arnold Schwarzenegger 
  • September 1: Stephen King
  • September 27th: Meat Loaf 
  • August 14th: Danielle Steel 
  • October 26th: Hillary Rodham Clinton
  • November 8th: Minnie Riperton

What technology was there?

  • First “instant camera” Camera History shown
  • Saab produces its first automobile.
  • Goodrich Manufacturers’ first Tubeless Tyre
  • Howard Hughes Flying Boat ( The Spruce Goose ) takes off but will never go into production.
  • The Transistor is invented
  • Walter Morrison invents the Frisbee.
  • ENIAC, one of the world’s first digital computers, is turned on after a memory upgrade (operated until 1955).
  • The Sound Barrier is Broken (Traveling faster than Sound)
  • First LP’s History of HiFi and Music Players and Media produced.
  • Inventions Invented by Inventors and Country (or attributed to first use)
    • Artificial Intelligence – England by Alan Turing
    • Mobile Phone – USA
    • Transistor – the USA from Bell Laboratories
    • Hologram – Hungary by Denis Gabor

Other News

  • 1931 Statute of Westminster
  • New Zealand ratifies the 1931 Statute of Westminster, which provides Effective Legislative Independence from Great Britain
  • Ferrari began production of Italian sports cars after having been involved in motor racing since 1929
  • Ammonium nitrate cargo of SS Grandcap explodes in Texas City, Texas – 552 dead, 3000 injured
  • Everglades National Park is dedicated as a National Park by President Harry S. Truman
  • A major strike closes The Paris subway
  • 50 separate Forest fires in Maine and surrounding states destroy more than two hundred thousand acres
  • Hurricane in southeast Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama – 51 killed
  • Earthquake in Chilean Andes – 233 dead
  • Severe Snow Storm Northeastern part of the United States
  • Tornado strikes Woodward, Oklahoma, killing 107
  • Polaroid Land Camera Demonstrated giving photos in 60 seconds
  • First Of The Dead Sea Scrolls Found in caves near Wadi Qumran
  • Following the creation of the National Coal Board in 1946, Great Britain nationalizes Coal mines in 1947.
  • The four largest British rail companies Great Western Railway (GWR), the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS), the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), and the Southern Railway (SR), were taken over by the government and turned into the Nationalised British Railway.
  • Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth marries the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey, London.
  • On January 1st, The Canadian Citizenship Act passed in 1946, converting British subjects into Canadian citizens.
  • The first Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Fringe festival opens for the performing arts.

Source: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1947.html

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1947

Source: https://www.babyboomers.com/1947

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Russ Lyon SIR Agents and Teams Ranked With America’s Best for Arizona

America’s Best Real Estate Professionals honors America’s finest real estate agents from all across the country! Nearly 14,500 U.S. real estate sales associates from every state are featured in America’s Best. Those ranked are among the top 1.5% of 1.4 million real estate professionals in the United States!

The prestigious real estate list honors the top residential real agents and teams statewide based on sales volume and transactions. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty teams and agents rank high throughout the much-watched list.

We are immensely proud of all our agents. They are the best in the business and have relentless passion for serving our highly discerning clients. Our showing in Real Trends / Tom Ferry America’s Best for Arizona ranking is testament to what sets our agents above and apart.

Todd GIllenwater, CEO

2020 INDIVIDUALS BY TRANSACTION SIDES Lori Reiland (40) Lisa Roberts (59) Gary Brasher (65)

2020 INDIVIDUALS BY VOLUME Johnathon DeYoung (6) Lisa Roberts (9) Michael Johnson (15) Cheryl Anderson (21) Tami Henderson (24) Cionne McCarthy (35) Susanne Grogan (38) Josie Pakula (39) Lori Reiland (57)

2020 SMALL TEAMS BY VOLUME Power of 4 (2) Luxury Property Group (3) Wolski Gillenwater O’Keefe (4) Bushong, Christian, Almquist (6) Pellegrini & DeGeorge (7) Lucky Team (8) The Team 4 Results (9) The MacDonald Team (13) The W Group (18) Reeds and Doyle (19) O’Leary Luxury Group (26) Fitzgerald Luxury Group (29) The Marshall Brothers (31) Sertich Group (40) Cashman Partners (41) Elevating Luxury Properties (42)

2020 SMALL TEAMS BY TRANSACTION SIDES Pellegrini & DeGeorge (10) Lucky Team (29)

2020 MEDIUM TEAMS BY VOLUME Reisdorf Metz & Partners (22) The Ashcraft team (25)

2020 LARGE TEAMS BY VOLUME Private Client Group (4)

2020 LARGE TEAMS BY TRANSACTION SIDES Private Client Group (21)

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Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Todd Schreiber

Lisa Wadey's head shot

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, Todd Schreiber, to the West Valley 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. 

With over 30 years of sales experience and a passion for real estate, Todd Schreiber looks forward to: Effectively communicating with his valued clients to discover their needs, enthusiastically advising on the best possible solutions with the most current and complete local market knowledge and rigorously negotiating for them to become their agent of trust.

Todd is joined in Arizona by his parents and two sisters and their families. Aside from real estate, Todd’s other passions include exercising, volunteering, reading and wearing shorts as much as possible when not working.

Todd has extensive sales experience, which is always great. However, his true contribution to our clients lives is undoubtedly his intelligence and strong sense of humanity. I can’t wait to see how many people he will help to thrive .

David Friedman, Managing Broker
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Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Welcomes Kandis Richardson

As a real estate advisor for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Kandis has successfully combined her experience in commercial construction with her ability as a top-class negotiator.  She has separated herself from other sales people by offering a unique customer- service experience. When combined with her experience and over $100,000,000 in sales, Kandis has the ability to offer unparalleled client results.  She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to your home sale and/or purchase.

Known for her warm and accessible personality, and tireless work ethic, she focuses on clear and honest communication with all parties during a real estate transaction.  Kandis’ professional ethics are unwavering, which leads her to be responsive, dedicated, and working toward your interests alone.  As a native of California and relocating to Arizona, she will share many decades’ worth of professional and local knowledge. Her areas of specialization include single family residences, condominiums, investment services, probate, SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Specialist) and SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist).  Primarily a listing agent, Kandis offers a powerful marketing system designed to sell a property quickly and for top dollar.  As a buyer’s representative she combines superior area knowledge. With her great communication skills, she brings peace of mind during each transaction.

During her private time Kandis enjoys spending time with her two children, hiking, biking, yoga, animals, community service and being in a warm and sunny climate. A naturally positive, upbeat and energetic person, when working with Kandis you will see why so many of her clients become friends and recommend her professional services to their family and friends.      

“It is a true honor to be a part of a local and national brand such as Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty,” Richardson said.  “I am truly excited for this opportunity and know that I can positively represent my clients interests with an amazing, professional reputation that Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has to offer.”

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.

“Kandis is an extraordinary addition to our Camelback Tower office,” said Sales Manager, Heather McNamara. “Kandis epitomizes the perfect Real Estate agent that we desire to be in business with at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. I am so grateful that she chose our Real Estate Firm to be in business with! I know that with her track record of success, she will be a huge asset to anyone buying or selling real estate in Arizona. Welcome to the family, Kandis!”