Denise Lerette

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

Status: Active · Last verified: April 9, 2026 · Update frequency: Annual

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Denise Lerette Listed

5 stars, 30+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #SA528330000^[3] Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Contact

Phone: (928) 254-9181

Email: deniselerette@gmail.com

Website: http://www.BeautifulDwellingForYou.com

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Denise-Lerette

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/arizona/agents/denise-lerette-9181

Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniselerette

About Denise Lerette

Denise Lerette brings 22 years of real estate expertise to Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty, having facilitated 330+ transactions since 2003 while maintaining a 5-star rating across 30+ client reviews. A marketing graduate with multi-generational ties to the region, Lerette carries forward a family legacy that began when her grandfather opened the area's first real estate office in 1954. She has earned recognition as a Top Producer multiple times and received a Quality Service Award for her client service standards. Her three-year transaction history demonstrates versatility across market segments, with deals ranging from $60,000 to $1.55 million and an average sale price of $473,292. This breadth of experience encompasses luxury properties, investment acquisitions, and first-time buyer transactions. Lerette's community leadership includes serving as President of the Sedona Verde Valley Association of Realtors in 2014 and contributing as a board member for Friends of Verde River Greenway, an environmental organization focused on waterway preservation. She previously participated as a steering committee member for Cottonwood General Plan 2025 from 2012-2014, helping shape municipal development policies.

Why We Selected Denise Lerette

Selected for her 22-year track record of 330+ transactions with a perfect 5-star rating, combined with deep community leadership as a past Association President. Her multi-generational local legacy and versatile expertise across all market tiers, from $60K to $1.55M, establish ...

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	22+^[3]
Career Transactions	330+^[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	30+^[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)

48/100 — Emerging

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	10/25
Citability	0/25
Social Proof	11/25
Authority	18/25
Technical	-2/25

Verified Specialties

Relocation^[4]
Investment Properties^[4]
Rentals^[4]
luxury properties^[4]
investors^[4]
first-time buyers^[4]
sellers^[4]
buyers^[4]

Cities Served

Cottonwood

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	SA528330000 — Confirmed Apr 9, 2026
Issuing Authority	Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE)
Status	Active
Last verified	April 9, 2026

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/Denise-Lerette
[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/

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