Frank Aazami along with his distinguished entrepreneurship Private Client Group has provability to plan, negotiate and manage clients Real Estate invested assets. Master in marketing; with a background in marketing Top 40 Radio Station promotions and latter developed a successful fast food franchise concept, owned over a hand full of retail stores and sold over 20 franchisees. Invested, developed and managed a portfolio mix-use and multifamily holdings for close to 10 years before practicing as a REALTOR. "Frank is a savvy real estate agent", his peers proclaim. Understanding real estate and the business market.
Acknowledging the power of creative financing options such as: seller carry, wraparound, Trade, 1031 Exchange, lease/purchase contracts to protect and service his client’s best interest. “My level of dedicated commitment has gone beyond the old standard of customer satisfaction and into a new standard of customer delight, our goal is to exceed every expectation and in the process establishing a lifelong casual relationship. I am honored to help my committed clients; we identify and effectively solve their concerns through implementing creative and constructive marketing avenues and by using our negotiating tactics for their winning benefit”.
Our other Private Client Group members include:
In 2006 after successfully completing the Sales Agent licensing requirements, Joanne launched her career specializing in residential resale properties in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Biltmore, Carefree, Cave Creek and Fountain Hills. Always striving to upgrade her credentials and knowledge she successfully completed the licensing requirements for Broker in May 2010. Desiring a business model focused on luxury properties with a global presence she joined the marketplace leader Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty at the Scottsdale Waterfront in the summer of 2010 and formed a professional partnership with Mary Ann Kelley under the name Foster & Kelley. Both have top rated educations from Rutgers and Cornell. Most recently Foster & Kelley merged with Frank Aazami/Private Client Group, creating a distinguished and premier real estate team with tremendous global reach.
The skill set Joanne possesses was acquired over a lifetime of entrepreneurial and corporate positions. These are necessary to augment the multifaceted dynamics required to be successful in this business.
· Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and peers
· Conceive negotiation strategies to achieve a win-win outcome for all parties
· High level of personal service respecting privacy and confidentiality
· Capacity to interface with Attorneys, CPA’s and personal assistants
· Design innovative marketing plans that achieve maximum exposure, optimum price and minimum days on market using print, media and web based advertising appealing to consumers and more importantly fellow Realtors
· Aptitude for complex financial transactions
· Understanding of cutting edge technology
· Skillful interpretation of Buyers wish list, presenting them with properties handpicked to meet their requirements
· Irreproachable integrity and ethics
A natural leader and a believer in giving back, Joanne participates in many organizations and on various committees
· National Association of Realtors – Member, Realtors Property Resource Beta Testing Group
· Arizona Multiple Listing Service – Member, MLS Committee (industry software and technology)
· Scottsdale Association of Realtors – Chairperson, MLS Committee (industry software and technology)
· Scottsdale Association of Realtors – Member, 2010 Leadership Class XIV
· Community Association Institute – Member, Education Committee
· Luxury Home Tour (Paradise Valley) – Member, 2010-2011 Tour Statistician
· Arcadia Camelback Tour – Member
· Scottsdale Luxury Home Tour – Member
· Arcadia Grove Condominium Association – Board of Directors, Treasurer and Former President
Most recently, Joanne has been appointed as a Real Estate Special Commissioner for Maricopa Superior Court.
Joanne measures her success not only by the numbers, but more importantly, by total client satisfaction. She promises you a “best in class” boutique experience… an upgrade from ordinary to extraordinary!
In her downtime Joanne is an avid golfer, proficient skier, recreational scuba diver, world traveler and wine connoisseur. She resides with her husband in Arcadia.
Chey Castro - Member of RLSIR Private Client Group A proud native of Arizona, Chey graduated from Arizona State University (4.0 GPA; Summa Cum Laude), in 2002 with a degree in Finance and went on to earn his Masters of Science in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. Since he always loved Arizona, he then moved back home as he honestly couldn’t imagine living or working anywhere else.
After settling in, he went to work as a Senior Auditor for Ernst & Young, a ‘Big 4’ accounting firm, later moving on to become a Senior Financial Analyst for DMB Associates, a respected real estate developer specializing in high-end master planned communities. During his tenure at DMB, Chey became part of DMB’s sales team servicing the exclusive community of Silverleaf in North Scottsdale. This experience fueled and solidified his passion for high-end real estate sales, and in fact, as part of the Silverleaf team, he helped contribute to the sale of over $200,000,000 in home and homesite sales. It was there that Chey also became aware of the first-class reputation enjoyed by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty/Frank Aazami Private Client Group and made it his goal to one day become part of this elite team – a goal he's proud to say that he's now accomplished.
What sets Chey apart from many REALTORs® is his in-depth knowledge and understanding of the financial side of any transaction, a skill that enables him to ensure that his clients’ financial needs are very well-served. In addition, Chey makes it his mission to devote his total focus, intensity and time to the needs of his clients.
In closing, colleagues have described him as “positive,” “optimistic,” “trustworthy,” “hard-working” and “ethical” – traits that he values highly in both his work and personal life. His hope and objective is that after a client has completed a real estate transaction with him, he or she would also agree with these words.
Mary Ann M. Kelley, Associate Broker Has called the “Valley of the Sun” home for 26 years, having relocated to Arizona following her graduation, with honors, from Cornell University. Prior to commencing her real estate career, Mary Ann utilized her business degree in management positions with Hyatt Hotels, The Arizona Cave Creek Resort and, subsequently, a creative position with Hearst Argyle Corporation where she developed and refined her management, communication and customer service skills. Mary Ann’s ultimate goal, though, was to develop a successful career in residential real estate, a goal that, as a single mother of two children, she was required to put on hold for a number of years during which she developed the skill set she now brings to that industry. In 2003, Mary Ann joined Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, where she immediately distinguished herself in a banner “rookie” year with top production, and election to Coldwell Bankers’ Diamond Society. An Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Mary Ann facilitated numerous out-of state Buyers with their relocation to the Scottsdale area. Mary Ann is now an Associate Broker at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, where she continues to work with passion, integrity and commitment. Her professional real estate partnership, Foster & Kelley, is founded on delivering a “Best in Class” real estate experience for their Buyers and Sellers alike. In February 2011 Foster & Kelley merged with Frank Aazami to form the Private Client Group.
Mary Ann’s business career laid the foundation for her entry into the real estate industry and, as she developed her business and creative skills, she also built her market knowledge. Her passion for all things “real estate’, is evidenced by the success of her own remodeling, interior design and landscaping projects. She has enjoyed six different addresses in both Phoenix & Paradise Valley, including new construction, fix-ups, residential resale and even a token foreclosure property in 2001. Over the years, she has collaborated with general contractors, designers and numerous trades. Her success in acquiring, remodeling and selling her personal residences facilitated her entry into the industry that she loves.
Mary Ann has been involved in numerous professional, charitable and service organizations. She firmly believes in “giving back” to the community that she calls home:
Scottsdale Association of Realtors, Member
National Association of Realtors, Member
Luxury Home Tour, (Paradise Valley) Tour Director 2011, Statistician 2008-2010
Heart of Scottsdale Tour, Member
Valley Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Arizona
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Volunteer
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-day: 180 miles and counting
Phoenix Rescue Mission Volunteer
Town of Paradise Valley Women’s Association
CCA Flower Guild
Brophy Mother’s Guild Lifetime Member
Mary Ann enjoys hiking, fitness, gardening, and entertaining. She and her husband Bruce live in Paradise Valley. Her two children, Dylan & Shelby, attend Cornell University and The University of Texas, respectively.
When selecting a Realtor or real estate agent in Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley, strong knowledge of the community, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to providing excellent service are all crucial elements.
Nothing satisfies me more than seeing the smiles that come with a successful real estate transaction. Thanks again for considering me as your Realtor.
