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Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Alan Surges

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 Alan Surges to the Desert Mountain 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. 

Alan joins our sales team along side Barry Conser at Desert Mountain with more than 30 years of experience as a director of golf in many of the premier golf communities in America.

He has been instrumental in designing, developing, and growing golf clubs, including Desert Mountain, Estancia, Desert Highlands, Las Campanas in New Mexico, and the Stock Farm Club in Montana. He is a licensed realtor in Arizona and is excited to show you what Scottsdale and all of Arizona have to offer.

As the face of golf, he has had the experience of not only growing membership but helping his clients become part of a community. His ability to understand the needs of his clients beyond the golf course has become a part of his persona and has helped build his reputation as “The Go to Guy for Anything”. Alan is excited to join the team at Desert Mountain because he understands our mission is to find you the perfect home and help make your lifestyle dreams a reality.

Alan joining the team is a real benefit to our clients. When you combine his humanity and integrity with his considerable experience in the luxury golf space, his clients will be getting the highest level of service possible. We welcome Alan and know that he will continue to exceed even our high expectations.

David Friedman, Managing Broker

Alan has been involved in many charities in the past, including the Boys & Girls Club of America, the United Way, and Kitchen Angles. He is also a private pilot and owns a Beechcraft Bonanza A36TC. He has volunteered his time and his airplane in search and rescue missions and “Flight for Life” here in Arizona.

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Sotheby’s International Realty Expands Presence in Alabama

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Amanda Howard Real Estate™ in Huntsville, Alabama is the newest member of its global network and
will now operate as Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty.

Owned and operated by Amanda Howard, the firm was established in 2009 and serves the residential real estate markets in North Alabama, including Greater Huntsville/Madison County and Lake Guntersville.

“Huntsville has been the fastest-growing metro area in Alabama in recent years,” said Philip White, president and chief executive office Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “With a growing and diverse downtown and a more relaxed way of life outside the city, there is truly a lifestyle for everyone. We are pleased to welcome Amanda Howard and her team to the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand.”

“As a boutique firm, our commitment to serving the needs of our clients and caring for our community is what motivates us to work our hardest every day,” said Howard. “The Sotheby’s International Realty brand complements the lifestyle of the residents in the communities we serve and the greatest value from this affiliation is the global reach we will be able to provide our clients and their properties.”

The brokerage is also deeply invested in giving back to its community through the support of more than a dozen local charities and initiatives.

Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty is the second Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate in Alabama; also operating in the state is Kaiser Sotheby’s International Realty on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.