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 Erica McCrady to the Tucson 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.
Erica has been blessed to be a Tucson resident for over 50 years! Erica has been in real estate for over 15+ years and has enjoyed every part of her journey. With a strong background in new construction, she strives to educate you on the overall home sales process, including design, mortgage, construction, all the way up to closing, and the delivery of a beautiful home. With her strong success in sales, she will be a leader for you, provide continuous communication and excellent customer service and guide you to home ownership.
Erica lives in Vail with her husband, who is a builder for a national builder, and her daughter, who attends Cienega High school. She enjoys time with her family, camping, and watching sports. Erica would love to work with you to make your real estate goals a reality.
With 16 years of experience as a Top Agent, the Tucson Office of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes Erica McCrady to our Brand.
Will Rose, Managin Broker
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 Brad Qualley 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.
As your professional real estate advisor, Brad Qualley focuses on client satisfaction. His business is about service; he is not happy until you are happy. Brad’s years in the business have provided him with the experience to assist you with nearly every real estate need. Whether it’s finding you a home, finding the best loan, or helping you get the most out of selling your home, Brad Qualley is here to guide you.
Brad has been a pleasure to welcome on board with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. An obvious self-starter with an eager to learn attitude, Brad’s career will flourish partnered with our branding and marketing. We look forward to watching him succeed!
Sherri Monteith, Managing Broker
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 Jim Cathey to the Tucson 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.
Jim Cathey’s life and passion for the last 50-plus years was marketing, buying, and selling imported fresh produce from Mexico. In all that time, he lived in Tubac and Santa Cruz County and also became passionate about the uniqueness of where he called home.
Jim plans to share all this life experience and work to help his customers sell or buy the home of their dreams. Allow him to share and help you find the perfect property in one of the most perfect places in the world to live.
The Tucson Office of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is thrilled to welcome Jim Cathey to our Branch. After decades of experience in marketing and sales + his knowledge of Southern Arizona will be of added value to his clients.
Will Rose, Managing Broker
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 Vanessa Paz to the Tucson 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 a decade of experience managing the top luxury “five-star” spas to curating lifestyle experiences for top luxury residences in hot spots like Miami, FL, Vanesa offer a compelling edge by providing a unique experience and exceptional customer service to every client. With Vanesa’s experience with modern marketing, she provides special property tours throughout Southern Arizona. So whether you are an Arizona local looking to move or an “out of State” client looking to make their big move to Arizona, Vanesa will keep you connected.
Relocating to Arizona from Florida has brought Vanesa a passion for helping others with relocation. Relocating can be stressful, but let her take care of you from start to finish for a smooth process.
Specializing in New Construction, let Vanesa represent you for your next new construction purchase, and with her connections with builders, she can get you what you’re looking for!
Outside of Real Estate, Vanesa loves spending time with her family, which includes her husband and kids. She loves visiting Mt. Lemmon, Sedona, Flagstaff, and all of Arizona’s beautiful landmarks.
The Tucson Office of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes Miami, Florida native, Vanesa Paz to our Brand. Vanesa’s experience in hotel management and wellness will blend perfectly as a platform to her successful real estate career.
Will Rose, Managing Broker
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 Penny Lambert to the Southeast 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.
Penny Lambert is an outstanding professional. Penny’s work ethic combined with her exceptional ability to build trust and rapport has allowed her to be a phenomenal negotiator. Penny promises that she will use a detailed process that allows her clients to rest assured knowing that they will have a smooth transaction and meet all of their real estate goals.
CATHY GREEN, MANAGING BROKER
Understanding her client’s motivations and lifestyle, deepening relationships, and contract negotiation is one of Penny’s strengths. After her many years of life’s experiences, while always aspiring to discover more, Penny has learned to anticipate issues – no small thing given the complexity of real estate transactions.
It’s also important to me to execute every process promptly and accurately, always underpinning tasks with empathy for your particular situation. Buying, selling, relocating, downsizing, moving, financial and family decisions – changing one’s address can be stressful. Penny finds the most successful outcomes happen by offering the best of what she knows while ‘walking in your shoes.
The Lyon family was at the forefront of transforming the Valley into what it is today through development and real estate, dating back to World War II when Russ Lyon moved here, got his real estate license, and started Russ Lyon Realty in 1947.
Russ’ son Dennis took over the real estate practice in 1968 as the company’s president, continuing to dominate the luxury market, primarily in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, and growing the company to about 350 agents.
Dennis’ son Jim bought the company from his father in 2008 and merged it with Sotheby’s International Realty in 2014.
During these 75 years, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has grown into a 7 billion dollar, full-service luxury real estate brokerage with more than 900 full-time real estate advisors and 13 offices across Arizona from Tubac and Tucson to Scottsdale, Carefree, Gilbert, Peoria, and Fountain Hills to Prescott, Sedona, and Flagstaff.
With 2022 being a banner year for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, we took a moment to connect with a few individuals who got to see different aspects of what makes Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty have a trusted legacy over the years.
What about Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty are you most proud of? I am most proud of the longevity of the company and all of the success we have had over the last 75 years. We have withstood all the different markets with the same basic philosophy my grandfather established.
What about Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty are you most proud of? What fun, memorable moment have you had at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty? I have had so many fond memories over the years that it’s hard to narrow them down. But if I had to choose just one, I would have to go with our last managers retreat in Greer, Arizona, where we got all of our leadership team out of their comfort zone and had so much fun fishing, hiking, eating good food, painting, and celebrating what a fantastic group of leaders we have.
How does Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty stand out from other organizations? We have always held true to our roots and excel in the Arizona real estate market. We have been fortunate enough to be synonymous with fine properties since 1947.
What does Russ Lyon Realty/Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty mean to you? It’s an honor to be the steward of the company my father and grandfather ran and continue what they started.
How has Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty done over the years? We have done very well. We are debt free, have the best leadership in the business, and have stood the test of time through both good and bad markets.
Can you describe Russ Lyon Realty/Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty in one sentence? We deliver white glove service to our buyers and sellers regardless of the price point.
For those who have never heard of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, what makes Russ Lyon SIR stand out against the rest? Why is it so special? Why/How has it lasted for 75 years? Russ Lyon was one of the original names in Arizona real estate, and adding Sotheby’s name brought us a global reach and provided the best network of any brand out there.
What is the Russ Lyon Foundation? The Russ Lyon Foundation provides a way for our Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty family to get involved and serve in the communities in which we live and work. We do this through volunteering and direct giving.
What makes the Russ Lyon Foundation so unique? I love how the foundation supports the local organizations that our agents and employees are passionate about. We have an advisory council with representatives from each of our offices. The foundation is there to support them in the events that they organize to help organizations in their local communities.
How did you get involved with the Foundation? I began by participating in some of the volunteer events when the foundation first started in 2014. In 2016 I was asked to be the treasurer, in 2018 I became a member of the Board of Directors and then President in 2022.
How many events have you participated in? I have participated in 2 or 3 events a year since the foundation started in 2014.
What do you enjoy most about the Russ Lyon Foundation? I enjoy volunteering the most. It is a great way to learn more about the people in the community. I also really enjoy getting to know the agents and employees on a more personal level when we volunteer together.
What should those who have never heard of the Russ Lyon Foundation know? The agents and employees of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty have a long tradition of being involved in community service. The Russ Lyon Foundation is here to help support this work throughout Arizona.
What is the Foundation’s goal for 2022? After being restricted from volunteering in 2020 and 2021, our goal was to get back out into the community and begin to serve again. We have had a great response from our agents and employees.
What is the Foundation’s goal for 2023? Our goal for 2023 is to promote our events more consistently, so we can increase our participation across our great state.
How long have you been a real estate agent? How long have you been with Russ Lyon Realty/ Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty? As of September this year, I celebrated a 41-year career in real estate and 40 of those years with Russ Lyon Realty.
Why did you get into real estate? After I graduated college, a mentor suggested that real estate would be a career where my work mattered. The word “home” is powerful for me. It conjures beautiful images and emotions in all of us. Matching people with the homes of their dreams has always been a passion for me!
Do you remember why you joined Russ Lyon Realty? I joined Russ Lyon Realty because it was the iconic luxury brokerage in Arizona – and still is.
Why have you stayed over the years? Simply put, loyalty and family. The Lyon family has always been good to me. I was hired by Dennis Lyon and had the pleasure of working alongside Jim Lyon when he started in residential real estate. Everyone in the company made it feel like a family. Every meeting, event, and piece of advertising were centered around the culture of the company, which raised the expectation and level of professionalism in the industry – a culture of family and high values.
What keeps you here? Ultimately, I always fall back on the high standards that Russ Lyon Realty started/provided and the Sotheby’s International Realty name that this company has built upon. Russ Lyon Realty/Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is built on integrity, values, and culture. The marketing and global reach are a bonus; it is the people and the other agents in this company that has brought this company to such a caliber.
For those who have never heard of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, what is something they should know? I can’t imagine anyone not hearing about Russ Lyon. There is no other brokerage house in Arizona that has the history, depth of experience, or commitment to the highest level of service.
Can you describe Russ Lyon Realty/Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty in one sentence? A trusted legacy.
What changes have you seen over the years? Lots. Lots of changes – in the industry and within the company. As the business of Real Estate has grown, it has become an intricate industry where the level of professionalism that real estate agents must have has increased. As this career keeps evolving, agents and companies must evolve to keep up with and exceed the changes happening.
Russ Lyon has always been at the forefront of it all by elevating its business and needs to fit the market around it. This includes but is not limited to exceptional support and continued education to execute changes.
When I started in the business, the contract was one page. The listing agreement was one page. A lot has changed since then, and Russ Lyon has always adapted. Through all of the years, changes, a growing city, and industry/professional growth, it became imperative that to serve our clients correctly we had to stay on top of the market standards, industry trends, and our service. Russ Lyon and now Sotheby’s have always worked from the base of “our clients are what we are working for,” and we are committed to setting the industry standard and exceeding expectations to provide the highest quality of service.
Of course, in addition to creating the highest level of professionalism originating in 1947, Russ Lyon, with all of its’ connections, values, and commitment to luxury service, regardless of price point, then adding the Sotheby’s International Realty name has solidly placed us at the top in both national and international markets. This was an absolute win for our clientele. This excellent company partnership brings professional standards and a marketing package that reaches the world for our clients with accurate White Glove Service.
Anything else you would like to add? Yes, if I may, I just want to say something about Deems Dickinson. Deems has been a part of the Russ Lyon family since before I was an agent. He was wonderful as an agent and is an excellent Designated Broker. Deems is the type of person that is calm, collected, committed, honorable, genuine, approachable, wise, and knowledgeable. He is a true example of what Russ Lyon Realty and Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is about. He provides exceptional leadership, not only to our clients but to all of the agents. He is a fantastic human being in every sense of the word.
This new build is the perfect home for Arizona living, offering astonishing views of Camelback and Mummy Mountain.
Agents Thomas Scott and Kelly Jones of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty are proud to introduce an iconic desert contemporary masterpiece by MP Design and Development listed for sale at $9,500,00.
5800 N Monte Vista Drive, located in the heart of Paradise Valley, offers the best of Arizona’s indoor and outdoor living and endless amenities. This new contemporary build comes with 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 2 half baths, and a detached casita. The 7,460-square-feet home sits on just over an acre.
The spectacular owner’s suite features views of Camelback and Mummy Mountain, a stunning master bathroom with an outdoor shower, a spacious walk-in closet with two center islands, and a spacious laundry room.
The primary wing also includes an atrium, gym, and office with a switch glass window looking into the private garage. The six-car garage can fit up to 12 cars with lifts. The three additional en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets offer a split floor plan, including a game room with a bar and den.
“We are so excited to have the privilege to introduce this spectacular masterpiece to the public,” said Agent Thomas Scott. “This is the perfect home for a family as it offers amazing indoor and outdoor living, including a pool and built-in BBQ, a gym, home office, and a den with a game room and bar.”
The chef’s kitchen features Wolf and Sub-Zero legendary appliances, custom cabinetry, two center islands, a coffee bar, and a generous pantry. The multiple retractable glass sliding walls open to an oversized outdoor patio, built-in BBQ, heated pool and spa, and a fireplace and built-in fire pit.
The detached casita suite is the perfect place to host family and friends as it offers a full kitchen, living room, an en-suite bedroom with a walk-in closet, a laundry room, and a patio.
“This is a gorgeous contemporary property designed by MP Design and Development,” said Agent Kelly Jones. “It offers wonderful amenities any buyer on the market is looking for, including a smart home system, spa, walk-in closets, and a guest casita to host friends and families.”
Other amenities include an intelligent home system, under cabinet lighting, a wine cellar, and a pool bath. The estimated date of completion for this property is February 2023.
Fueled by talent, charisma, and passion, Nic Roldan is the leading American polo player with an impressive 8-goal handicap rating. He is the youngest polo player in the world to win the prestigious U.S. Open Polo title at 15 and has captained Team USA, winning victoriously on all five continents at every level; Nic attracts worldwide acclaim. His commitment to increasing awareness and participation in the sport he loves with a broader audience of players and new spectators reflects his passionate dedication to Polo.
Nic will return and headline the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships on November 5th at West World of Scottsdale.
Nic Roldan is a licensed REALTOR®; see NicRoldan.com with Equestrian Sotheby’s International Realty in Wellington, Florida. He also develops, flips, and constructs properties, having personally created eight properties.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty had the opportunity to sit down with this America Polo Star to get his take on playing polo in the desert and how his journey began.
Tell us how you were first introduced to the sport of polo.
It runs in the family; I’m a 4th generation polo player.
Is polo your first love, or is there another sport you love equally?
I love sports, and that competitive spirit gets translated into all areas. Off the polo field, I’m an avid golfer. When I was a kid, I played junior golf and got into the Junior Olympics with roller hockey.
For those who have never played polo, what makes the sport so fascinating to watch and play?
The athleticism of the horses and athletes is a perfect mix of beauty and power, the symbiosis between man and horse. The adrenaline.
Do you have any goals you hope to still achieve in the sport?
Yes, always! To win another U.S. Open Polo Championships and to play in Argentina again at the game’s highest level. Likewise, I’m passionate about continuing to grow the sport of polo and highlighting the horses in it.
What are you looking forward to when coming to the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships on November 5th?
The energy, the fans, the support, and the infectious excitement that the event generates.
You have played all over the world, including Scottsdale, several times. How does the Valley of the Sun and Scottsdale, in particular, compare to some of the other polo destinations you regularly play?
For the most part, Polo is played in warm climates, and during that time, Scottsdale’s climate is perfect. It’s a showcase event truly bringing polo to a whole new and fresh demographic, and the vibe is fantastic.
Any advice for those looking to get into Polo?
Don’t stress about the rules too much, as often that inhibits you from enjoying the game’s fluidity. The most critical factor for anyone getting into the sport is the actual riding, that is, the belt and braces of our sport; if you can master riding, you are 70% there.
