Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that a significant number of its exceptional real estate professionals have been recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, affirming their position among the top-performing real estate advisors in Arizona and across the nation.

RealTrends Verified rankings are widely regarded as one of the most respected benchmarks in the residential real estate industry, honoring agents based on independently verified production in both sales volume and transaction sides. These rankings highlight not only individual achievement but also the strength of brokerage leadership, collaboration, and client service excellence.

Leading Arizona in Sales Volume

This year, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty advisors secured some of the highest rankings in Arizona for sales volume, showcasing extraordinary performance across luxury and residential markets statewide.

Top-ranked advisors by volume include:

• Dan Wolski – No. 6
• Lonnie Lopez – No. 14
• Leslie Jenkins – No. 17
• Lisa Roberts – No. 18
• Patrick Rice – No. 24
• Karina Rodriguez – No. 29
• Jennifer Schumacher – No. 34
• Dave Purpora – No. 36
• Tricia Cormie – No. 41
• Josie Pakula – No. 43
• Cheryl Anderson – No. 55
• Johnathon De Young – No. 67
• Blake Cain – No. 93
• Gary Brasher – No. 95
• Hans Horchler – No. 100
• Joanie Barreiro – No. 107
• Tim Hundelt – No. 111
• Shawn Chappel – No. 129
• Virginia Gee – No. 139
• Carol Spencer – No. 149
• Cheryl D’Anna – No. 153
• Nick Kingston – No. 158
• Yong Choi – No. 163
• Kim Weber – No. 166
• Julie Warner – No. 167
• Katrin Themlitz – No. 178
• Peter Zaidan – No. 184
• Robin Kaiserman – No. 188
• Laura Briggs – No. 194
• Sierra Allegretto – No. 195
• Jeff Fields – No. 201
• Jeane Adinolfi – No. 210
• Cari Dandy – No. 213
• Christine Anthony – No. 216
• Oriana Lehman Wood – No. 217
• Mary Wolf-Breen – No. 218
• Danny Baker – No. 222
• Shawn Keeler – No. 230
• Cindi DeWine – No. 232
• Ranee Jacobus – No. 246
• Marta Harvey – No. 252
• Barbara Miller – No. 257
• Bev Wasson – No. 260
• Marta Walsh – No. 276
• Chris Tiller – No. 279
• Shane Ashcraft – No. 287
• Jill Anderson – No. 294
• Stacey Vandivert – No. 306
• Steve Doyle – No. 307
• Jessica Jablonski – No. 313
• Anthony Nicholas – No. 321
• Michelle Glenn – No. 327
• Regina Alvarez – No. 330
• Kathleen Lane – No. 332
• Theresa Krakauer – No. 334
• Molly Auman – No. 346
• Sue Shapiro – No. 352
• Lori Stewart – No. 365
• Jessica Schaefer – No. 366
• Lesley Vann – No. 371
• Lyn Trayte – No. 373
• Jeffrey Armbruster – No. 402
• Cionne McCarthy – No. 408
• Kymberly Clark – No. 409
• Thalia Kyriakis – No. 424
• Jennifer Sturgeon – No. 433
• Anthony Guerriero – No. 455
• Karen Nychay – No. 460
• Susan Harris – No. 461
• Monique Pacurariu – No. 490
• Leslie Young – No. 495
• Jen O’Brien – No. 499
• Marianna Shone – No. 506
• Lorraine Funk – No. 510
• Linda A. Wood – No. 513
• Suzanne Gammage – No. 532
• Craig Bennett – No. 564
• Stefano Pecci – No. 568
• Monty Cooper – No. 584
• John Pryor – No. 585
• Niccole Owens – No. 602
• Jean Grimes – No. 608
• Jenna Loving – No. 632
• Stephanie Anderson – No. 640
• Maria Anemone – No. 660
• Jessica Sparks – No. 669

Strong Performance in Transaction Sides

In addition to sales volume success, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty advisors were also recognized for their performance in transaction sides—reflecting the breadth of client relationships and the volume of homes successfully represented.

Top-ranked advisors by sides include:

• Dan Wolski – No. 27
• Lisa Roberts – No. 41
• Jennifer Schumacher – No. 60
• Gary Brasher – No. 74
• Blake Cain – No. 259
• Anthony Guerriero – No. 262
• Leslie Jenkins – No. 282
• Danny Baker – No. 285
• Lonnie Lopez – No. 288
• Mary Wolf-Breen – No. 288
• Kim Weber – No. 306
• Chris Tiller – No. 331
• Marta Harvey – No. 332

A Reflection of Excellence Across Arizona

These achievements reflect the dedication, professionalism, and market expertise that define Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty advisors. From first-time homebuyers to luxury estate clients, these professionals continue to deliver exceptional results across Arizona’s most sought-after communities.

Their success is also a testament to the strength of collaboration within the brokerage—where shared knowledge, elevated marketing, and global reach through the Sotheby’s International Realty network help advisors achieve extraordinary outcomes for their clients.

Congratulations to Our Advisors

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty proudly congratulates all advisors recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings. Their accomplishments reinforce the firm’s position as Arizona’s leader in luxury and residential real estate and highlight the extraordinary talent within its network.

As the market continues to evolve, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty remains committed to empowering its advisors with the tools, support, and global platform needed to achieve industry-leading results.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that a significant number of its exceptional real estate professionals have been recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, affirming their position among the top-performing real estate advisors in Arizona and across the nation.

RealTrends Verified rankings are widely regarded as one of the most respected benchmarks in the residential real estate industry, honoring agents based on independently verified production in both sales volume and transaction sides. These rankings highlight not only individual achievement but also the strength of brokerage leadership, collaboration, and client service excellence on a national scale.

Leading the Nation in Sales Volume

This year, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty advisors achieved outstanding national rankings for sales volume, demonstrating exceptional performance across luxury and residential markets throughout the country.

Top-ranked advisors by volume include:

Dan Wolski – No. 97
Lonnie Lopez – No. 481
Leslie Jenkins – No. 548
Lisa Roberts – No. 625
Patrick Rice – No. 1,064
Karina Rodriguez – No. 1,256
Jennifer Schumacher – No. 1,441
Dave Purpora – No. 1,553
Tricia Cormie – No. 1,983
Josie Pakula – No. 2,055
Cheryl Anderson – No. 2,553
Johnathon De Young – No. 2,917
Blake Cain – No. 4,041
Gary Brasher – No. 4,130
Hans Horchler – No. 4,391
Joanie Barreiro – No. 4,867
Tim Hundelt – No. 4,996
Shawn Chappel – No. 6,061
Virginia Gee – No. 6,630
Carol Spencer – No. 6,828
Cheryl D’Anna – No. 7,029
Nick Kingston – No. 7,258
Yong Choi – No. 7,407
Kim Weber – No. 7,473
Julie Warner – No. 7,529
Katrin Themlitz – No. 8,106
Peter Zaidan – No. 8,472
Robin Kaiserman – No. 8,565
Laura Briggs – No. 8,791
Sierra Allegretto – No. 8,801
Jeff Fields – No. 8,961
Jeane Adinolfi – No. 9,228
Cari Dandy – No. 9,378
Christine Anthony – No. 9,464
Oriana Lehman Wood – No. 9,498
Mary Wolf-Breen – No. 9,600
Danny Baker – No. 9,813
Shawn Keeler – No. 9,948
Cindi DeWine – No. 10,023
Ranee Jacobus – No. 10,549
Marta Harvey – No. 10,939
Barbara Miller – No. 11,036
Bev Wasson – No. 11,323
Marta Walsh – No. 11,930
Chris Tiller – No. 12,006
Shane Ashcraft – No. 12,666
Jill Anderson – No. 13,039
Stacey Vandivert – No. 13,682
Steve Doyle – No. 13,693
Jessica Jablonski – No. 13,936
Anthony Nicholas – No. 14,476
Michelle Glenn – No. 14,696
Regina Alvarez – No. 14,831
Kathleen Lane – No. 14,891
Theresa Krakauer – No. 14,975
Molly Auman – No. 15,610
Sue Shapiro – No. 15,927
Lori Stewart – No. 16,766
Jessica Schaefer – No. 16,824
Lesley Vann – No. 17,108
Lyn Trayte – No. 17,147
Jeffrey Armbruster – No. 18,128
Cionne McCarthy – No. 18,214
Kymberly Clark – No. 18,217
Thalia Kyriakis – No. 18,690
Jennifer Sturgeon – No. 19,010
Anthony Guerriero – No. 19,625
Karen Nychay – No. 19,800
Susan Harris – No. 19,823
Monique Pacurariu – No. 21,117
Leslie Young – No. 21,295
Jen O’Brien – No. 21,363
Marianna Shone – No. 21,648
Lorraine Funk – No. 21,863
Linda A. Wood – No. 22,077
Suzanne Gammage – No. 23,125
Craig Bennett – No. 24,732
Stefano Pecci – No. 24,925
Monty Cooper – No. 25,739
John Pryor – No. 25,801
Niccole Owens – No. 26,713
Jean Grimes – No. 26,851
Jenna Loving – No. 27,615
Stephanie Anderson – No. 27,970
Maria Anemone – No. 28,713
Jessica Sparks – No. 29,231

Strong Performance in Transaction Sides

In addition to national success in sales volume, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty advisors were also recognized for their outstanding performance in transaction sides—reflecting the depth of client relationships and the consistent volume of homes successfully represented across the country.

Top-ranked advisors by sides include:

Dan Wolski – No. 27
Lisa Roberts – No. 41
Jennifer Schumacher – No. 60
Gary Brasher – No. 74
Blake Cain – No. 259
Anthony Guerriero – No. 262
Leslie Jenkins – No. 282
Danny Baker – No. 285
Lonnie Lopez – No. 288
Mary Wolf-Breen – No. 288
Kim Weber – No. 306
Chris Tiller – No. 331
Marta Harvey – No. 332

A Reflection of Excellence Nationwide

These achievements underscore the dedication, professionalism, and market expertise that define Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty advisors. From luxury estates to first-time homebuyers, these professionals continue to deliver exceptional results in markets across the United States.

Their success also reflects the strength of collaboration within the brokerage—where shared knowledge, elevated marketing, and the global reach of the Sotheby’s International Realty network combine to help advisors achieve extraordinary outcomes for their clients.

Congratulations to Our Advisors

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty proudly congratulates all advisors recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings. Their accomplishments reinforce the firm’s position as a leader in luxury and residential real estate nationwide and highlight the extraordinary talent within its network.

As the market continues to evolve, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty remains committed to empowering its advisors with the tools, support, and global platform needed to achieve industry-leading results.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to celebrate advisor Dan Wolski for being named to the 2026 RealTrends Verified + The Thousand list—one of the most respected national benchmarks recognizing the top-performing real estate professionals in the United States.

This prestigious ranking, published annually by RealTrends, highlights agents and teams based on verified residential sales volume and transaction sides from the prior year. Inclusion on this list places Dan among the most accomplished real estate professionals in the country, reflecting both exceptional production and a consistent commitment to client success.

Dan’s recognition underscores what clients and colleagues across the Southwest already know: his business is built on deep market expertise, strong negotiation skills, and a client-first approach that delivers results in even the most competitive conditions. His performance in 2025 earned him a place among the nation’s elite, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with top advisors from leading Sotheby’s International Realty brokerages across the United States.

At Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, we are proud to see our advisors represented in national rankings that highlight excellence across the Sotheby’s International Realty® network. Dan’s achievement reflects not only his individual success, but also the strength, professionalism, and elevated service standards that define our brokerage.

The RealTrends Verified + The Thousand rankings continue to serve as a trusted measure of performance in the U.S. real estate industry, spotlighting professionals who consistently operate at the highest level. Dan Wolski’s inclusion in the 2026 list is a well-earned recognition of his dedication and results-driven approach.

Congratulations to Dan on this outstanding accomplishment and continued success in delivering exceptional representation to clients throughout Arizona and beyond.

Each year, RealTrends Verified recognizes the top-performing real estate professionals, teams, and brokerages across the United States. The rankings are among the most respected benchmarks in the real estate industry, highlighting excellence in residential sales volume and transaction performance.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that our brokerage, advisors, and teams have once again earned significant national recognition in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings. Based on 2025 production, these rankings showcase the dedication, expertise, and client-focused service that continue to define our company across Arizona.

A Legacy of Excellence

For nearly eight decades, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has represented some of the finest properties and most discerning clients throughout Arizona. The 2026 rankings reflect the collective efforts of our advisors and teams who consistently deliver exceptional results in markets across the state.

In addition to numerous individual and team recognitions, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty ranked among the nation’s top-performing brokerages by sales volume. RealTrends Verified reported the company at No. 40 nationally, with more than $5.26 billion in residential sales volume and 4,268 transaction sides during the reporting period.

Explore the Rankings

We invite you to explore the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings and discover the outstanding Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty advisors and teams who were recognized among America’s best real estate professionals.

View the rankings here: 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings

Whether you are looking for a trusted advisor in luxury real estate, a market expert in your community, or simply want to celebrate the achievements of our professionals, the rankings showcase the extraordinary talent that makes Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate.

Thank You to Our Clients

These accomplishments would not be possible without the trust and confidence our clients place in us every day. We are honored to serve buyers and sellers throughout Arizona and remain committed to providing the highest level of service, expertise, and global reach through the Sotheby’s International Realty network.

Congratulations to all of our nationally recognized advisors and teams on this remarkable achievement. We look forward to continuing to raise the standard of excellence in real estate throughout 2026 and beyond.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that its outstanding teams have once again earned national recognition in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, highlighting the firm’s continued leadership in Arizona’s luxury and residential real estate market.

Published annually, the RealTrends Verified rankings identify the highest-performing real estate professionals and teams across the United States based on independently verified sales volume and transaction sides. These rankings represent one of the most respected benchmarks in the industry, honoring top performers who consistently deliver exceptional results for their clients.

This year, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is especially proud to recognize its teams that have ranked among the best in Arizona, reinforcing the strength, collaboration, and excellence of its statewide network.

Leading Arizona’s Small Teams by Sales Volume

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty was strongly represented in the Small Teams by Volume category, with several teams earning top rankings across Arizona:

Bushong Christian Almquist – No. 2
Luxury Property Group – No. 3
Bee & Kathleen Power + – No. 6
The Luckys – No. 7
The Marshall Brothers Desert Mountain – No. 8
Agent DA Team – No. 9
Sedona LUXE Homes – No. 21
Tami Henderson Group – No. 30
Judy Smedes & Kate Herk Real Estate Group – No. 35
P2Crew – No. 36
Sertich Group – No. 37
The Kolanders of Desert Mountain – No. 42
Sinagoga & LaCroix – No. 44
Grogan & Grogan – No. 45
Sedona Luxury Properties – No. 48
Live Carefree – No. 50
Conser & Surges Partners – No. 51
Firestone Luxury Group – No. 55
Tierney & Lococo – No. 61
Carefree Property Group – No. 75
The Neighborly – No. 77
Homanity Team – No. 84
Luxury Concierge Partners – No. 88
Wilkins Team – No. 98
The Wolffs – No. 107
Thomas & Perkins Luxury Estates – No. 109
Krolak Group – No. 114
Mowzoon & Gilbert – No. 122
RD Luxury Group – No. 123
BD Miller Group – No. 139
Robertson & Van Dezor – No. 141
Team Reiland – No. 142
Team Wilson – No. 151
Van Patten Luxury Group – No. 159
The Van Dyke Team – No. 164
Beede + Taylor – No. 174

Small Teams by Sides

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty teams also earned recognition in the Small Teams by Sides category, reflecting strong transaction activity and client success:

Agent DA Team – No. 22
Bushong Christian Almquist – No. 30
The Luckys – No. 31
Luxury Property Group – No. 80
Tierney & Lococo – No. 93
Team Reiland – No. 101

Medium Teams by Volume

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty also celebrated success in the Medium Teams by Volume category:

The MacDonald Team – No. 8
Reisdorf Metz & Partners – No. 27
DeGeorge Partners – No. 37

A Tradition of Excellence Across Arizona

For more than 78 years, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been defined by excellence, integrity, and unmatched market expertise across Arizona’s most desirable communities. The continued recognition of its teams in the RealTrends Verified rankings underscores the strength of its collaborative culture and its leadership position in luxury real estate.

“Our teams continue to demonstrate what it means to deliver world-class service at every price point and in every market across Arizona,” said Todd Gillenwater, CEO of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. “These rankings reflect their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to achieving exceptional results for their clients.”

Congratulations to Our Honored Teams

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty proudly congratulates all of its recognized teams in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings. Their achievements reflect not only individual and team success, but also the strength of the brokerage’s statewide network and its continued leadership in Arizona real estate.

As the industry evolves, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty remains committed to supporting its advisors and teams with the tools, resources, and global reach needed to deliver extraordinary results for clients throughout Arizona and beyond.

45 Russ Lyon Teams Ranked Among America’s Best

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that 45 of its real estate teams have been recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, earning national recognition among the top-performing real estate teams in the United States.

The annual RealTrends Verified rankings honor the nation’s leading real estate professionals and teams based on independently verified sales volume and transaction sides. This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication, expertise, and exceptional client service that continue to define Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty throughout Arizona.

Small Teams Shine on the National Stage

Several Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty small teams earned impressive national rankings for transaction sides, showcasing their ability to successfully guide buyers and sellers through a high volume of transactions.

Small Teams by Transaction Sides

• Agent DA Team – No. 1,259
• Bushong Christian Almquist – No. 1,685
• The Luckys – No. 1,757
• Luxury Property Group – No. 4,806
• Tierney & Lococo – No. 5,465
• Team Reiland – No. 5,743

Small Teams by Sales Volume

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty teams also demonstrated exceptional performance in sales volume, with several ranking among the nation’s top-producing teams.

Leading the firm was Bushong Christian Almquist, earning an impressive No. 120 national ranking, followed closely by Luxury Property Group at No. 143.

Other nationally recognized small teams by sales volume include:

• Bushong Christian Almquist – No. 120
• Luxury Property Group – No. 143
• Bee & Kathleen Power + – No. 296
• The Luckys – No. 299
• The Marshall Brothers Desert Mountain – No. 337
• Agent DA Team – No. 367
• Sedona LUXE Homes – No. 1,135
• Tami Henderson Group – No. 1,496
• Judy Smedes & Kate Herk Real Estate Group – No. 1,923
• P2Crew – No. 2,002
• Sertich Group – No. 2,017
• The Kolanders of Desert Mountain – No. 2,327
• Sinagoga & LaCroix – No. 2,428
• Grogan & Grogan – No. 2,567
• Sedona Luxury Properties – No. 2,742
• Live Carefree – No. 2,784
• Conser & Surges Partners – No. 2,842
• Firestone Luxury Group – No. 3,153
• Tierney & Lococo – No. 3,560
• Carefree Property Group – No. 4,570
• The Neighborly – No. 4,588
• Homanity Team – No. 5,113
• Luxury Concierge Partners – No. 5,267
• Wilkins Team – No. 5,718
• The Wolffs – No. 6,011
• Thomas & Perkins Luxury Estates – No. 6,134
• Krolak Group – No. 6,513
• Mowzoon & Gilbert – No. 7,008
• RD Luxury Group – No. 7,139
• BD Miller Group – No. 7,932
• Robertson & Van Dezor – No. 8,220
• Team Reiland – No. 8,250
• Team Wilson – No. 8,762
• Van Patten Luxury Group – No. 9,247
• The Van Dyke Team – No. 9,373
• Beede + Taylor – No. 9,909

Medium Teams Continue to Deliver Exceptional Results

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s medium-sized teams also earned national recognition for their outstanding sales achievements.

Medium Teams by Sales Volume

• The MacDonald Team – No. 583
• Reisdorf Metz & Partners – No. 1,408
• DeGeorge Partners – No. 1,681

These rankings reflect the strength of collaborative team models and the exceptional service these groups provide across Arizona’s luxury and residential real estate markets.

A Legacy of Excellence

For nearly eight decades, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been committed to attracting and supporting the industry’s most talented real estate professionals. The firm’s continued representation in the RealTrends Verified rankings underscores its position as Arizona’s premier luxury real estate brokerage and a leader in the national real estate landscape.

The success of these teams is a direct reflection of their commitment to client advocacy, market expertise, and delivering extraordinary results in every transaction.

Congratulations to Our Nationally Ranked Teams

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty proudly congratulates all 45 teams recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings. Their achievements exemplify the excellence, professionalism, and dedication that continue to elevate the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty brand across Arizona and beyond.

As the market evolves, these teams remain committed to providing exceptional guidance, innovative marketing, and world-class service for buyers and sellers throughout the region.