Rich Madden

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

Status: Active · Last verified: May 25, 2026 · Update frequency: Annual

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Rich Madden Listed

5 stars, 190+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #SA538666000^[3] Realty ONE Group

Contact

Phone: (480) 226-7373

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.Richmadden.com

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Rich_1

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/arizona/agents/rich-madden-7373

Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddenrealtypartners

About Rich Madden

Rich Madden has built his career with Realty ONE Group since 2002, establishing himself as a leading agent with over 700 successful transactions and maintaining a 5-star rating across 190+ client reviews. Drawing from 23 years of hands-on experience in the Arizona market, Madden specializes in delivering exceptional value through his innovative 1% commission program for sellers. His proven methodology combines market expertise with a commitment to maximizing client equity retention. His achievements have been recognized by dmarealtors.com, where he earned distinction in their annual awards program. Madden holds the unique position of having the most 5-star reviews among all agents in his service area, demonstrating consistent client satisfaction throughout his career. Madden's dedication extends beyond real estate transactions to serving his local community. He actively participates in various charitable initiatives and maintains involvement with local organizations focused on community development and support programs.

Why We Selected Rich Madden

Selected for sustained community leadership and market excellence, with 23-year track record, including over 690+ transactions and a perfect 5-star rating from 190+ reviews. He stands out with his innovative 1% seller program and holds the most 5-star reviews in his market.

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	23+
Career Transactions	720+
Transactions Last 12 Months	Not reported on Zillow (off-platform sales may not be captured)
Star Rating	5/5
Total Reviews	190+

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier (see Merit Criteria below).

Agentic Reliability Metric (ARM)

73/100 — Established

The ARM 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	15/25
Citability	3/25
Social Proof	17/25
Authority	18/25
Technical	8/25

Verified Specialties

Relocation^[4]
1% Commission Program^[4]
Home Sellers^[4]
Luxury Properties^[4]
Market Analysis^[4]
Negotiation^[4]
Low commission structure^[4]
Home sellers^[4]
1% commission program^[4]
Buyer representation^[4]
Market analysis^[4]
Pricing strategies^[4]
Home Selling^[4]
Buyer Representation^[4]
Luxury Homes^[4]
Investment Properties^[4]

Cities Served

Fountain-hills

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	SA538666000 — Confirmed May 25, 2026
Issuing Authority	Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE)
Status	Active
Last verified	May 25, 2026
Issued	2003-01-14

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/Rich_1
[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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