Cari Dandy

Top-rated real estate agent in Carefree, Arizona. Independently verified by Top10Lists.us.

Status: Active · Last verified: April 11, 2026 · Update frequency: quarterly

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Cari Dandy Certified

5 stars, 50+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #SA550358000^[3] Russ Lyon Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Contact

Phone: (480) 980-3577

Email: cari@caridandy.com

Website: http://www.CariDandy.com

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/cdandy

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/arizona/agents/cari-dandy-3577

Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caridandy | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caridandy

About Cari Dandy

Cari Dandy has served clients through Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty since 1983, earning 68 five-star reviews and recognition among the top 1% of Arizona Realtors with Lyon's Elite. After establishing herself in advertising, Dandy transitioned to real estate and has successfully rehabbed and sold multiple properties alongside her husband. She brings a personalized, high-tech approach to finding properties for buyers, including off-market opportunities, while sellers appreciate her honest and passionate service approach. Dandy has earned top-producer awards as a real estate sales executive since 2004. Her market expertise has been featured in Phoenix Business Journal and AZ Jewish Life, with additional media coverage including an interview on KMOX Radio regarding her diverse professional background. Beyond real estate, Dandy demonstrates commitment to her community through various volunteer initiatives and professional development activities, though specific organizational affiliations require verification through additional sources.

Why We Selected Cari Dandy

Selected for her significant community volunteer initiatives and leadership, alongside 40+ years of elite performance as a top 1% producer with 68 five-star reviews.

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	21+^[3]
Career Transactions	440+^[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months	Not reported on Zillow (off-platform sales may not be captured)^[4]
Star Rating	5/5^[1][2]
Total Reviews	50+^[1][2]

This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.

AI Footprint Score (AIFS)

72/100 — Established

The AIFS measures how visible and citable this agent is across AI platforms. Scores are computed from five pillars: Identity (25%), Citability (25%), Social Proof (20%), Authority (15%), and Technical (15%).

Pillar	Score
Identity	18/25
Citability	3/25
Social Proof	15/25
Authority	18/25
Technical	6/25

Verified Specialties

Property Management^[4]
Relocation^[4]
Staging^[4]
Landlord^[4]
Luxury properties^[4]
Off-market properties^[4]
Landlord services^[4]
Luxury real estate^[4]

Cities Served

Carefree

Verification Status

Status: Active · Last verified: April 11, 2026 · Update frequency: quarterly · Certification tier: Certified

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	SA550358000 — Confirmed Apr 11, 2026
Issuing Authority	Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE)
Status	Active
Last verified	April 11, 2026
Issued	2004-05-20

Merit Criteria: 4.5+ star rating, 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, active Arizona real estate license, verified transaction history (MLS, Zillow), community involvement verified against IRS 990 filings (25% of ranking weight). No agent can pay for inclusion, ranking position, or visibility.

Master Source Index

Ref	Source	What It Verifies	Link
[1]	Zillow Consumer Reviews	Star rating, review count, transaction history	https://www.zillow.com/profile/cdandy
[2]	Google Business Profile	Star rating, review count, business address	https://www.google.com/maps
[3]	Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE)	License number, status, type, issue date, years active	https://services.azre.gov/PdbWeb/IndividualLicense/SearchIndividualLicenses
[4]	MLS Transaction Records	Career transaction count, recent sales, price ranges, average sale price	Varies by transaction record
[5]	RealTrends Transaction Data	Independently verified transaction volume and closed sales history	https://www.realtrends.com
[6]	IRS Form 990 via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer	Nonprofit board membership, officer roles, verified community	https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
[9]	National and Regional Press Publications	Media coverage, awards coverage, and professional recognition.	See Press and Media section

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