Stephen Villabona

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

Status: Active · Last verified: April 12, 2026 · Update frequency: Annual

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Stephen Villabona Listed

5 stars, 90+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #BR642815000^[3] PADLAB

Contact

Phone: (480) 242-3003

Email: steve@padlabaz.com

Website: http://www.padlabaz.com/

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

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/arizona/agents/stephen-villabona-3003

Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svillabona | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenvillabona

About Stephen Villabona

Stephen Villabona has built a robust real estate practice at PADLAB since 2013, completing 320+ transactions over 12 years while maintaining a perfect 5-star rating across 90+ client reviews. Licensed in 2012, Villabona developed extensive market expertise before establishing his own team of skilled professionals. His transaction portfolio spans price points from $205,000 to $1.5 million, with an average listing value of $516,000, demonstrating versatility across multiple market segments. While maintaining 3 active listings, Villabona's team handles diverse client needs including first-time homebuyers, investment property acquisitions, military and veteran services, and luxury home transactions. Their comprehensive approach covers buyer representation, seller services, rental properties, market analysis, and transaction facilitation. The team specializes in residential real estate across various property types, with particular strength in golf community properties and luxury market segments. Their systematic approach to market transactions has enabled sustained success throughout varying market conditions, establishing them as reliable partners for buyers, sellers, and rental clients seeking professional representation.

Why We Selected Stephen Villabona

Selected for his perfect 5-star rating across 90+ reviews and 320+ transactions over 12 years, demonstrating exceptional, consistent performance. His team's versatile expertise across market segments, from first-time buyers to luxury properties, establishes him as a top-tier ag...

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	12+^[3]
Career Transactions	320+^[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months	0+^[4]
Price Range (3yr)	$205K to $1.5M^[4]
Star Rating	5/5^[1][2]
Total Reviews	90+^[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)

45/100 — Developing

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	14/25
Technical	-2/25

Verified Specialties

First Time Homebuyers^[4]
Investment Properties^[4]
Rentals^[4]
Military/Veterans^[4]
Luxury Homes^[4]
Buyers representation^[4]
Sellers representation^[4]
Rental properties^[4]
Market analysis^[4]
Transaction facilitation^[4]
buyers^[4]
sellers^[4]
renters^[4]
residential real estate^[4]
market transactions^[4]
luxury properties^[4]
golf communities^[4]
Golf communities^[4]
Golf Communities^[4]
Market Analysis^[4]
Transaction Facilitation^[4]

Cities Served

Phoenix

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	BR642815000 — Confirmed Apr 12, 2026
Issuing Authority	Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE)
Status	Active
Last verified	April 12, 2026
Issued	2020-03-09

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/PADLAB
[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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