New Hire

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Cecille Waller

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 Cecille Waller 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 President and Founder of Waller & Co., LLC, Cecille leads a team responsible for representing buyers and sellers of properties throughout the Bay Area. She received her bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Computer Science from St. Paul’s University. After working in a high-tech company in Silicon Valley, she realized her true calling in service. For twenty years, Cecille has served the Bay Area residential real estate from sales to lending, investment, and development. She understands what it takes to render quality representation in today’s competitive marketplace. Cecille has been a recognizable face in South County real estate due to her ingenuity, strategic marketing approach, and personalized service.

During her tenure as a Broker Associate with Intero Real Estate, Cecille was a consistent Top Producing Agent recognized as a Top 10% Sales Producer worldwide since joining the company in 2010. Client satisfaction and happiness are Cecille’s top priorities and what drives her in this industry. Always a loyal and fierce advocate of her client’s best interests, Cecille has an extraordinary ability to negotiate and develop creative solutions to execute any deal. Known for her unwavering integrity and candor, Cecille will not advocate any deal unless she is confident it is the right move at the right time. She is always looking two steps ahead and considering the long-term financial payoff for her clients. Cecille is a proud mom to her highly driven, active three daughters. An avid fan and cheerer to her daughters at local and international swim meets and golf. She enjoys California beaches, wine tasting, and traveling with family and friends.

Cecille has had an impressive career in real estate in California, watching her transition to Arizona real estate is something exciting to witness. Watching our branding meet her experiences and expectations will be an amazing thing to see.

Sherri Monteith, Managing Broker
Real Estate, Significant Sales

Significant Sales: March 2023

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


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

Enjoy!

Seller Representation:

5990 E Jeremy Lane, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Sold for $1,157,500
Seller Representation: Blake Cain
3325 North Spring Valley Road, Parks, AZ 86018
Sold for $1,710,000
Seller Representation: Josh Winnicki & Sharan Winnicki
507 W Fir Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Sold for $724,000
Dual Representation: Rosemary Lamberson
6405 E Leisure Lane, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Sold for $570,000
Seller Representation: Valerie Core & Freddi Paulsrud
5739 E Cactus Wren Road, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Sold for $7,995,000
Seller Representation: Bill Bulaga & Frank Aazami
5833 N 46th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Sold for $4,500,000 | Dual Representation
Seller Representation: Amy Murphy
Buyer Representation: Fabi Meoli & Augi Meoli
5455 E Berneil Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Sold for $4,015,000
Dual Representation: Michele Wolf & Rod Wolfe
10 Valencia Road, Sedona, AZ 86336
Sold for $1,900,000 | Dual Representaion
Seller Representation: Jacque Weems
Buyer Representation: Magdalena Romanska
1484 Sierry Springs Drive, Prescott, AZ 86305
Sold for $750,000
Seller Representation: Terri Kiffer
4801 N La Lomita, Tucson AZ 85718
Sold for $2,400,000
Seller Representation: Bryan Durkin, Susan Neitzel
13431 E Sahuaro Sunset Road, Tucson AZ 85749
Sold for $1,320,000
Dual Representation: Bryan Durkin, Susan Neitzel, Jeff LeBlanc, & Chrissy Martinez
7770 N Placita Sin Mentiras, Tucson AZ 85718
Sold for $1,200,000
Seller Representation: Susanne Grogan
1050 W Saddlehorn Drive, Oro Valley AZ 85704
Sold for $970,000
Dual Representation: Christina Tierney, Frank Lococo, & Susanne Grogan
37405 N School House Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Sold for $2,780,000
Seller Representation: Julie Antunes
6644 E El Sendero Road, Carefree, AZ 85377
Sold for $2,485,000
Seller Representation: Julie Antunes
7443 E Lazy Lane, Carefree, AZ 85377
Sold for $2,195,000
Seller Representation: Erika Willison
42395 N Saguaro Forest Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Sold for $7,000,000 | Dual Representation
Seller Representation: Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin, Kathleen Benoit, Madelaine Elfgren
Buyer Representation: Paul Perry & Michelle O’Neill
11433 E Salero Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Sold for $4,050,000
Seller Representation: Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin, Kathleen Benoit, & Madelaine Elfgren
29171 N 107th Way Scottsdale AZ 85262
Sold for $4,500,000
Seller Representation: Will Foote, Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker, & Mike Holder
11428 N 64th Pl Scottsdale AZ 85254
Sold for $3,960,000
Seller Representation: Allan MacDonald
10263 E Windrunner Dr Scottsdale AZ 85255
Sold for $3,950,000
Seller Representation: Amy Gilbert, Michelle Mowzoon
19830 N 86th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382
Sold for $545,000
Seller Representation: Bobbi Martin
38 Avenida De Otero, Tubac AZ 85646
Sold for $960,000
Dual Representaion: Michael Connelly
2911 Vista Del Cielo, Nogales AZ 85621
Sold for $700,000
Seller Representation: Gary Brasher
11 Cir Nomada, Tubac AZ 85646
Sold for $670,000
Seller Representation: Gary Brasher

Buyer Representation:

  • 4784 S Bright Angel Trail | Flagstaff
    • Sold for $725,000
    • Buyer Representation: Angela Davis
  • 5102 E Orchid Lane | Paradise Valley
    • Sold for $5,900,000
    • Buyer Representation: Judy LeMarr
  • 7175 E Camelback Rd 1303 | Scottsdale
    • Sold for $5,500,000
    • Buyer Representation: Sue Shapiro
  • 80 Bronco Drive | Sedona
    • Sold for $1,695,000
    • Buyer Representation: Brenda Cady
  • 30 Via Del Arte | Sedona
    • Sold for $1,430,000
    • Buyer Representation: Julie Holt
  • 30 Canyon Ridge Circle | Sedona
    • Sold for $3,000,000
    • Buyer Representation: Debbie Gregor
  • 1877 Forest View 69 | Prescott
    • Sold for $789,000
    • Buyer Representation: Linda Wood, Chris Wood, & Paige McCargor
  • 11910 W Windy Canyon Way | Prescott
    • Sold for $1,750,000
    • Buyer Representation: Linda Wood & Chris Wood
  • 7782 E Sunflower Court | Scottsdale
    • Sold for $2,475,000
    • Buyer Representation: Stacy Paluscio, Courtney Woods Olson, & Darcy Whalen
  • 10414 E Mirabel Club Drive | Scottsdale
    • Sold for $4,360,000
    • Buyer Representation: Patrick Rice
  • 1855 N Woodruff | Mesa
    • Sold for $952,500
    • Buyer Representation: Neal Farrell, Renee Ryan
  • 13453 W Red Hawk Drive | Peoria
    • Sold for $879,500
    • Buyer Representation: Neal Farrell & Renee Ryan
In The News

In the News: March 2023

  • AZ Central
    • https://www.azcentral.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.azcentral.com%2Fstory%2Fmoney%2Freal-estate%2Fdone-deals%2F2023%2F02%2F13%2Fparadise-valley-house-formerly-owned-by-nhl-coach-sells-for-12m%2F69878912007%2F
    • https://www.azcentral.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.azcentral.com%2Fstory%2Fmoney%2Freal-estate%2Fdone-deals%2F2023%2F02%2F20%2Fmost-expensive-phoenix-homes-11m-cash-for-paradise-valley-house%2F69893646007%2F
  • City Sun Times
    • https://www.citysuntimes.com/news/12-million-dollar-estate-home-sells-in-paradise-valley/article_c224dfc8-bea9-11ed-88bb-d397a26ab8a1.html
  • Dwell
    • https://www.dwell.com/article/sothebys-international-realty-saguaro-scottsdale-real-estate-fdf7380e
  • Inman
    • https://www.inman.com/2023/02/20/leverage-data-and-analytics-to-inform-your-luxury-real-estate-strategy/
  • Queen Creek Sun-Times
    • https://www.queencreeksuntimes.com/local-news/most-luxurious-putting-green-properties-in-arizona-6528345
  • RIS Media
    • https://www.rismedia.com/power-broker-land/
  • Yahoo!
    • https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/sothebys-predicts-luxury-home-features-204200003.html
New Hire

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Kevin Julien

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 Kevin Julien 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. 

Born and raised in London, England, Kevin Julien was a creative businessman from an early age. His love for music combined with a strong interest and acumen in business led to his undergraduate degree in Economics and studies of Music in college. Kevin maintained a dual career in real estate, managing his properties in the UK while working as a musician. In real estate, he rapidly built a portfolio of income-producing properties. Priding himself on treating people with the utmost respect and kindness and maintaining properties, he made sure he treated his as if the place they rented were their own homes; that they would feel love for where they lived and would look after their surroundings with pride.

In music, Kevin owned his own recording studio, where he worked as a record producer and remixer. He also toured as a keyboardist and taught music predominantly to children and young adults between the ages of 10 and 21. Kevin also made his mark in music education by participating in pioneering courses in the UK, such as “DJing for Ladies,” where he helped develop a system for young girls to participate in a historically male-dominated endeavor. He also worked as a Music Teacher in a particular school in the UK known as a “Pupil Referral Unit,” which provided music instruction to young children who faced behavioral challenges. Kevin also taught music to children and adults with learning challenges and helped to care for them to make their lives as fulfilling as possible. Music led to Kevin’s move from the UK to the US. An American Artist discovered one of Kevin’s unique re-mixes and tracked Kevin down to invite Kevin to Austin, TX, to participate in the South By Southwest (SXSW) music festival.

As an adventurous soul, Kevin jumped at the opportunity. On his second visit to Austin, he met the woman who became his wife, which led to his relocation to Phoenix. Kevin continued to work on his music projects but never gave up his love for real estate, managing his UK portfolio from across the pond. He got his real estate license in Arizona to continue acquisitions and building his portfolio here in the States. Due to his open and friendly personality, he was offered a position as a podcaster interviewing top real estate agents in the Phoenix Metro Area. It was while interviewing Brad Kimmelman, Team Leader of the Homanity Team at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, that Kevin’s life would take another fateful turn. Brad and Kevin immediately hit it off, resulting in Brad inviting Kevin to join his team. With his international knowledge and experience, Kevin now works with the Homanity Team to deliver clients expert real estate services with considerate, perceptive, flexible, and insightful care.

Kevin will make a phenomenal addition to our team at Camelback Tower. He’s kind, enthusiastic, and very eager to incorporate our branding to his business model. We couldn’t be happier to have him representing our brand!

Sherri Monteith – MANAGING BROKER
New Hire

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Tiffany Foster

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 Tiffany Foster to the Pinnacle Peak 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. 

An attentively spiritual person with a caring, intuitive nature, Tiffany has always been guided to connect with people. Her drive for personal growth and her unwavering moral compass gave her a competitive advantage in customer service among her peers. Prior to becoming a real estate agent, Tiffany is accustomed to providing white-glove customer service. As a professional make-up artist and aesthetician in Beverly Hills, CA, she worked with high-profile clientele, including primetime anchors and guests on CNN, MSNBC, and Access Hollywood.

After an almost 10-year career in the beauty industry, Tiffany redirected her path, moved to Arizona, studied at Arizona State University, and received her real estate license from the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business in 2016. She is well versed in the new construction homes process and loves to guide and educate home buyers and homeowners. She finds the experience to be gratifying and truly rewarding.

Born in Alabama and lived in Oklahoma, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, Tiffany is a multiple sales award winner whose overall career goal is to inspire people to live their best lives and service their real estate buying and selling needs. “Change is inevitable, but solving homebuyer and homeowner needs is a decision I choose every day because it’s all about YOU.” Tiffany C. Foster

With over 5 years of real estate experience, specializing in the North Scottsdale Luxury Market, Tiffany brings a proven set of skills and knowledge to our Brokerage. She has immersed herself in learning our Brand knowing that our strong market presence, global reach and incredible marketing will bring success to her many clients.

Kevin Gonzales – Managing BRoker
New Hire, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes David Crozier

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 David Crozier to the Pinnacle Peak 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. 

Named “REALTOR® of the Year” in 2018 by the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors, David specializes in the NE Valley of the Sun, including Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, North Phoenix Fountain Hills, and Anthem. Before joining Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International in 2023, he worked for 18 years with other prominent real estate brokers based in North Scottsdale. David’s clients praise his “preparation,” “local knowledge,” “willingness to share,” “good communication,” “problem-solving,” and “patience.” One colleague says, for David, it is about “the mission, not the commission.”

With well over 200 sales in his career, David represents buyers and sellers, empowering them with critical information and insights to help them make crucial decisions. He takes particular pleasure in helping buyers find a primary, second or retirement home in this amazing area. He is equally skilled at negotiating the best price for his clients and navigating the complexities that can arise with inspections, escrows, and financing.

David said, “I am excited to join Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International. We have an outstanding brand, a dominant market share in the local area, and the best agents anywhere.”

Prior to real estate, David lived in the Washington DC, area and represented large non-profit organizations in national fundraising and marketing campaigns. Today, he continues his community commitment as a Board member, volunteer, and advocate for various nonprofits. He is a Contributing Writer to Cave Creek Stroll, a local magazine featuring personality profiles of local residents. He has also served as an Arizona Association of Realtors Board member and a leadership volunteer with the local Scottsdale Board.

David has extensive real estate experience since he started his career in 2004. Not only has he been a proven producer, David has developed relationships with clients and real estate professionals throughout North Scottsdale, Carefree and Cave Creek.

Kevin Gonzales – Managing BRoker
New Hire, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Terry Pickering

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 Terry Pickering to the Camelback Tower Office.

Terry Pickering’s passion for real estate started very early in his adult life. He purchased his first fixer-upper in his 20s and lived in that home until he completed his nursing degree in 1995. Terry sold the home and made enough to pay off his school expenses. He then spent 26 years in healthcare. His first 8+ years as a registered nurse and then as an IT healthcare executive supporting several academic and pediatric healthcare organizations. During that time, Terry also bought and sold several homes, which at the time, was somewhat of a hobby. He will always be grateful for so many amazing experiences throughout his career in healthcare and still have an Arizona RN license. Terry Pickering just cannot let that go! 

Having owned and invested in Scottsdale since 2010, Terry understands the local market and has a wealth of knowledge about what Scottsdale has to offer. He brings with his honesty, integrity, and a great appreciation for the diverse country we live in. Terry treats his clients with the same care and concern as he gave his patients as a nurse.

Terry Pickering has developed good skills for being a great listener and looks forward to learning about your real estate goals. 

Terry is such a welcome addition to our brand and especially to the Camelback Tower location! He’s friendly, intelligent and extremely motivated. We are so excited to watch all that the future holds with his professional standards partnering with ours!

SHERRI MONTEITH, MANAGING BROKER
New Hire, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Candiss Canady

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 Candiss Canady to the Camelback Tower Office.

With a strong background in customer service, Candiss is a step ahead in anticipating needs and coming up with creative solutions to best serve her clients.

Candiss has thirteen years of experience in high-level management, business development, operations and project management, business process, change management, communications, and customer service. She was an accomplished manager who understands customer service, detail & the importance of clear communication, ethical standards, and excellent interpersonal skills. The decision to move into an industry that holds a strong passion for her, Real Estate, was the easiest decision she has made in regard to a career change.

She comes from a 10+ year career in high-level recruitment in the Federal space, so the understanding of gauging needs has been developed for many years. Candiss truly enjoy helping others achieve their goals in home ownership, investing, and growing portfolios. As a client, you will get very clear communication and get an agent that is readily available for you.

Candiss is a lovely addition to the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s Camelback Tower office. An obvious self starter with unrivaled drive and ambition, she’s a breath of fresh air and we are thrilled to watch her career soar to the next level!

Sherri Monteith, Managing Broker