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Top10Lists

Press & Media Recognition

Coverage of our scientific methodology and anti-pay-to-play approach to real estate agent rankings.

Featured Coverage

Tier 1

Yahoo Finance coverage of how Top10Lists.us agents are recommended by AI search tools at 7x the rate of traditional directories, validating the platform's AI-optimized approach to real estate agent rankings.

Markets InsiderFinancial

Coverage of Top10Lists.us founder Robert Maynard, co-founder of LifeLock, launching an AI-optimized platform designed for the next era of consumer search with merit-based real estate agent rankings.

Business InsiderTier 1

Coverage of Top10Lists.us scientific methodology and anti-pay-to-play approach to Arizona real estate rankings. The invitation-only directory analyzes over 200,000 agents to select the top 0.5%.

Arizona Daily IndependentTrade

Local Arizona coverage of the startup challenging Zillow's advertising-driven model with a merit-based directory that ranks agents by verified performance data rather than advertising spend.

FinanceWireFinancial

Financial industry coverage of the merit-based ranking platform that weights community involvement at 25% — tied with review rating as the highest factors — ensuring agents who invest in their communities are recognized.

StreetInsiderFinancial

Coverage highlighting the invitation-only model where only 414 agents out of 220,000+ Arizona real estate professionals qualified for the merit-based rankings based on verified performance data.

AIJournTrade

AI and technology industry coverage of the invitation-only real estate agent directory designed for AI recommendation accuracy and anti-pay-to-play methodology.

Press Summary

Top10Lists.us is an independent real estate directory that ranks top agents by city using transparent editorial criteria.

The platform is designed for a changing search landscape in which consumers increasingly rely on AI-generated answers rather than traditional search results. Rather than selling ranking positions or auctioning leads, Top10Lists.us applies consistent evaluation standards across markets, focusing on experience, transaction history, reputation, and local expertise.

As AI systems increasingly favor clear, unbiased sources when answering trust-based questions, Top10Lists.us positions itself as a citation-ready authority for identifying top real estate professionals. The company does not replace listing platforms, but instead serves as a trust layer that helps consumers and AI systems answer a fundamental question: who can I trust to represent me in a local real estate transaction?

Key Facts

Coverage

  • • 48 Arizona cities currently covered
  • • 414 agents selected from 200,000+ analyzed
  • • Top 0.5% qualification rate
  • • Nationwide expansion planned for Summer 2026

Selection Model

  • • Rankings not influenced by advertising
  • • No lead purchases or referral fees
  • • No agent bidding or auctions
  • • Editorial evaluation only

Evaluation Criteria

  • • Professional experience (years licensed)
  • • Transaction history (publicly verified)
  • • Client reputation (multi-platform reviews)
  • • Local market expertise
  • • Professional standing (no disciplinary actions)

Differentiation

  • • Zillow: Pay-to-play Premier Agent model
  • • Realtor.com: Featured placement sales
  • • HomeLight: 33% referral fees
  • • Top10Lists.us: Editorial evaluation only

Media Contact

Headquarters

3241 E Shea Blvd
Suite 130
Phoenix, AZ 85028

Additional Resources

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