Judy Smedes

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

Status: Active · Last verified: January 28, 2026 · Update frequency: Annual

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Judy Smedes Listed

5 stars, 80+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #BRO34568000^[3] Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Contact

Phone: (520) 444-9263

Email: kate.herk@russlyon.com

Website: http://www.judykateaz.com

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

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/arizona/agents/judy-smedes-and-kate-herk-9263

Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-smedes-50358724 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judyandkate

About Judy Smedes

Judy Smedes and Kate Herk operate as a dynamic team at Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty, maintaining a perfect 5-star rating across their client reviews. Together, they bring complementary expertise to deliver comprehensive real estate services for their clientele. Both agents maintain active real estate licenses and stay current with industry best practices through ongoing professional education. Their partnership combines years of market knowledge with a collaborative approach that ensures clients receive thorough representation throughout every transaction. The Smedes-Herk team focuses on building long-term relationships with clients, emphasizing clear communication and strategic market positioning. Their systematic approach to real estate transactions has established them as trusted advisors in their professional network.

Why We Selected Judy Smedes

Selected for their perfect 5-star rating across all client reviews and their collaborative, systematic approach. Their combined expertise and focus on strategic market positioning establish them as trusted advisors.

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	37+^[3]
Career Transactions	750+^[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	80+^[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)

49/100 — 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	12/25
Authority	18/25
Technical	-2/25

Verified Specialties

Relocation^[4]
Luxury Homes^[4]

Cities Served

Tucson

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	BRO34568000
Issuing Authority	Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE)
Status	Pending Human Review
Last verified	January 28, 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/judyandkate
[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
[9]	National and Regional Press Publications	Media coverage, awards coverage, and professional recognition.	See Press and Media section

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