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Realty Executives Arizona Territory Announces Grand Opening of Yuma Office

The Realty Executives Arizona Territory office in Yuma, Arizona.

Realty Executives Arizona Territory is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest real estate office in Yuma, Arizona, on October 27, 2025. This expansion marks an exciting step for the company as it continues to strengthen its presence across Arizona while bringing unparalleled service and support to clients and Executives in the Yuma region.

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Realty Executives Finalizes AZ Unification

The flagship office for Realty Executives at Outlier Blvd.

Effective August 1, 2025, Realty Executives International is proud to announce the full consolidation of its Arizona real estate brokerage presence under a unified Realty Executives Arizona Territory ownership structure. This strategic realignment officially unifies the Phoenix and Yuma markets with the existing Tucson, Northern Arizona and White Mountains markets, all under the Realty Executives Arizona Territory umbrella. With a projected 1,000 agents, 24 office locations statewide, a new state of the art flagship location at Outlier Center, and seven more offices opening open soon, including a Yuma regional office, Realty Executives now has the capacity to cohesively serve all of Arizona.

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Realty Executives Unifies & Strengthens Arizona Network

The Realty Executives flagship location located at 4343 E. Outlier Boulevard.

Realty Executives International is pleased to announce that it is aligning its ownership structure across Arizona and re-establishing common ownership of the Phoenix and Yuma market territory. This strategic move consolidates Realty Executives’ presence in Arizona under one ownership group, reaffirming its long-term investment and commitment to serving agents and clients statewide. The company started 60 years ago in Phoenix and showcases approximately 5,500+ agents.

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There’s a Yard Sign… So Why Are We Driving Past It?

homes on a street with yard signs in front of them

As Realty Executives’ Jeff Ross and Renee Gaun were driving clients around their well-loved city of Flagstaff, Arizona, they were asked a common question:

Why don’t buyers’ agents show every property displaying a yard sign?

It’s a legitimate question from many prospective buyers, and an often-unrecognized service provided by the realtor. Read on to learn why a realtor may skip some homes, and how working with an Executive simplifies your home search.

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Realty Executives Recognized as RisMedia’s 2021 Newsmakers

Realty Executives International is proud to announce the recognition of several leadership members of the Realty Executives team in RisMedia’s 2021 Newsmakers. 

Jeff Murtaugh, Broker/Owner of Realty Executives Arizona Territory, along with both Vice Presidents of Realty Executives International, David Celaya and Alysia Heun, were all named Newsmakers of the real estate industry.

As a top real estate source for news, trends and information, RisMedia considers those who have been nominated as Newsmakers thought leaders in the housing industry and contributors to the field, their communities and consumers. The Newsmakers are nominated by RisMedia readers and editors, showcased in the following categories: Futurists, Inspirations, Trendsetters, Achievers, Crusaders, Luminaries, Influencers and Trailblazers.

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Northern Arizona and Tucson Elite Unite to Launch Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Realty Executives International is excited to announce the launch of Realty Executives Arizona Territory, Arizona’s newest mega-brokerage, with over 600 agents and a billion dollars in sales volume. Formerly Tucson Elite and Northern Arizona, the two Realty Executives brokerages have partnered to better serve communities throughout Arizona.

The partnership formed with the objective of better serving consumers throughout Arizona. Jeff Murtaugh, former Broker/Owner of Tucson Elite, is the CEO and Designated Broker for Realty Executives Arizona Territory. Murtaugh, along with leadership teams from each brokerage, will merge resources, clientele and market knowledge to position the brokerage as a leader in sales and customer service.

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Realty Executives Broker D. Patrick Lewis Named Arizona’s REALTOR® of the Year

Realty Executives Phoenix Managing Broker, D. Patrick Lewis was awarded 2019 Arizona REALTOR® of the Year at the National Association of REALTORS® annual conference. This award is presented by each state REALTOR® association to one member who has shown exceptional work to advance their association and the real estate industry.

The award focuses on several categories including REALTOR® spirit, participation in civic activities, notable business accomplishments and local or national association activity. Lewis, an accomplished agent of 17 years and Phoenix native, joined the National Association of REALTORS® in 2002 and has served on the Board of Directors since 2012. He currently serves as the 2019 President of the Arizona Association of REALTORS®. 

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