Don Matheson

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

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

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Don Matheson Listed

5 stars, 180+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #SA112157000^[3] RE/MAX Fine Properties

Contact

Phone: (602) 694-2800

Email: don@scottsdalerealestate.com

Website: https://scottsdalerealestate.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Matheson-Team

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/arizona/agents/don-and-jenny-matheson-2800

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

About Don Matheson

Don and Jenny Matheson lead The Matheson Team at RE/MAX Fine Properties, bringing 130 years of combined experience since 1976. The team has facilitated over 3,100+ home sales with $2 billion+ in sales volume and maintains 191 five-star reviews. The Matheson Team holds multiple elite credentials including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), and Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). Don became a U.S. citizen in 2001 after immigrating from Canada in 1995. Their exceptional performance has earned consistent top 1-3 rankings among RE/MAX teams statewide and top 100 nationally since 2010. Don received the prestigious RE/MAX Luminary of Distinction Award in 2015, making him the only recipient in Arizona among just 37 agents selected from over 100,000 nationwide. The team demonstrates strong community commitment through Don's board membership with the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and his local homeowners association. He serves as a major donor to HonorHealth while actively supporting the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Boys and Girls Club, and Family Promise through various charitable initiatives.

Why We Selected Don Matheson

Selected for their exceptional $2 billion+ sales volume from 3,100+ transactions and consistent top 1-3 statewide ranking. Their elite credentials and deep community board involvement further distinguish their market leadership.

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	49+^[3]
Career Transactions	2000+^[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months	50+^[4]
Price Range (3yr)	$34K to $12.0M^[4]
Star Rating	5/5^[1][2]
Total Reviews	180+^[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)

50/100 — 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	13/25
Authority	18/25
Technical	-2/25

Professional Certifications

Verified Specialties

Relocation^[4]
Property Management^[4]
Investment Properties^[4]
Luxury Homes^[4]
luxury homes^[4]
distressed properties^[4]
buyer representation^[4]
residential sales^[4]
investment properties^[4]
online marketing^[4]
internet-based sales^[4]
investor properties^[4]
Luxury homes^[4]
Distressed properties^[4]
Buyer representation^[4]
Online marketing^[4]
Internet-based sales^[4]

Cities Served

Scottsdale

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	SA112157000 — Confirmed Apr 9, 2026
Issuing Authority	Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE)
Status	Active
Last verified	April 9, 2026
Issued	1995-11-14

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/Matheson-Team
[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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