Top-rated real estate agent in Flagstaff, Arizona. Independently verified by Top10Lists.us.
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Valerie Core and Freddi Paulsrud lead a distinguished real estate partnership at Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty, with Valerie licensed since 2001 and the duo established as a collaborative force since 2012. Their proven track record includes 50+ reviews with a 4.9-star rating and consistent recognition in Lyon's Elite Top 1% from 2015 to 2023.
Valerie graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2000 and brings extensive new construction expertise, having overseen the sale of over 200 new homes as a sales associate. Freddi contributes over 40 years of real estate experience, with deep market knowledge spanning multiple decades of development cycles and construction projects.
Their industry expertise has gained recognition in major publications including HousingWire and RealTrends, highlighting their professional standing and market insights. The team has maintained consistent ranking among top-performing agents and continues to demonstrate excellence in both luxury estates and first-time buyer transactions.
Beyond their professional achievements, Valerie actively supports her children's activities with the Flagstaff Snow Sharks swim team and Flagstaff Dance Company/Elevated Elite. Freddi's community involvement includes his long-standing contributions to local development projects at Continental Country Club, Flagstaff Ranch, Forest Highlands, and Pine Canyon golf course communities, spanning development work since the early 1980s.
Why We Selected Valerie Core/ Freddi Paulsrud
Selected for their elite 4.9-star rating from 50+ reviews and consistent Top 1% ranking since 2015. Their standout market expertise combines over 40 years of local development knowledge with the sale of 200+ new homes.
Performance Data
Metric
Value
Years Experience
24+[3]
Career Transactions
660+[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months
10+[4]
Price Range (3yr)
$12K to $2.1M[4]
Star Rating
4.9/5[1][2]
Total Reviews
50+[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)
48/100 — Emerging
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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
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