Kathy Rios

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

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

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Kathy Rios Listed

5 stars, 60+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #SA549250000^[3] Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Contact

Phone: (602) 291-0695

Email: kathy@kathyrios.com

Website: http://www.russlyon.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/kathyrios14

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/arizona/agents/kathy-rios-0695

Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-rios-7b236810 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathyriosrealtor

About Kathy Rios

Kathy Rios has represented clients through Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty since 2006, completing 270+ transactions over 19 years with a 5-star rating across 60+ reviews. Her most recent activity includes 16 sales in the past year with properties ranging from $210K to $987K. With extensive market knowledge built over nearly two decades, Rios has developed particular expertise in architecturally distinctive properties, mid-century modern homes, and international transactions. She specializes in working with foreign buyers and sellers, particularly Canadian clients, and maintains comprehensive knowledge of FIRPTA regulations for international real estate transactions. Rios maintains active involvement in the real estate community through her membership in the Luxury Home Tour, where she regularly previews properties and supports the celebration of distinctive residential design. She holds professional memberships with both the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS and the National Association of REALTORS. Her practice encompasses diverse client needs including first-time homebuyers, down payment assistance programs, investment properties, vacation rentals, probate and estate transactions, and foreclosure specialization. Rios is known for her focused approach to client service and deep understanding of architecturally unique properties throughout the market.

Why We Selected Kathy Rios

Selected for her consistent 5-star performance across 270+ transactions and 60+ reviews, plus deep expertise in architecturally distinctive and international properties. Her active community role and niche specialization in markets like mid-century modern homes distinguish her p...

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	19+^[3]
Career Transactions	270+^[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months	0+^[4]
Price Range (3yr)	$210K to $987K^[4]
Star Rating	5/5^[1][2]
Total Reviews	60+^[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)

64/100 — 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	13/25
Citability	3/25
Social Proof	16/25
Authority	17/25
Technical	3/25

Verified Specialties

Relocation^[4]
Staging^[4]
First Time Homebuyers^[4]
Investment Properties^[4]
Rentals^[4]
First-time homebuyers^[4]
Buyer representation^[4]
Down payment assistance programs^[4]
Listing homes for sale^[4]
Foreign buyers and sellers^[4]
FIRPTA regulations^[4]
Architecturally unique properties^[4]
Investment properties^[4]
Vacation rentals^[4]
Mid-century modern homes^[4]
first-time homebuyers^[4]
buyer representation^[4]
down payment assistance programs^[4]
luxury home marketing^[4]
foreign buyers and sellers^[4]
architecturally unique properties^[4]
investment properties^[4]
vacation rentals^[4]
mid-century modern homes^[4]
listing homes for sale^[4]
Canadian buyers and sellers^[4]
investors^[4]
income-producing properties^[4]
luxury homes^[4]
resort properties^[4]
second homes^[4]
probate/estate transactions^[4]
foreclosure specialist^[4]
internet marketing^[4]
Luxury home marketing^[4]
Income-producing properties^[4]
Resort properties^[4]
Second homes^[4]
Probate/estate transactions^[4]
Foreclosure specialist^[4]

Cities Served

Paradise-valley

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	SA549250000
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/kathyrios14
[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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