Peter Vatistas

Since 1947, Russ Lyon Realty has been synonymous with fine properties in Phoenix, Flagstaff, Prescott and Sedona, Arizona. On May 19th, 2008 another Arizona luxury real estate giant, Equitable Sotheby’s International Realty, merged with Russ Lyon Realty to become Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the largest Sotheby’s real estate franchises in the world.

Equitable Sotheby’s International Realty is owned by John N. Vatistas, who is now co-owner and co-chairman of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. His firm’s chief executive officer and designated broker, Dominic Scappaticci, will serve in the same capacity for the new company. Russ Lyon Realty Company’s Jim Lyon succeeds his father, Dennis Lyon, and is now co-owner and co-chairman of the new company. Todd Gillenwater, Russ Lyon’s current designated broker for its Northern Arizona operations, will serve as president.

ABOUT EQUITABLE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Equitable Sotheby’s International Realty was founded as Equitable Real Estate by John Vatistas in 2005 and quickly grew to become a significant force in the luxury resort corridor extending from Scottsdale and Paradise Valley north to North Scottsdale, Carefree and Cave Creek. It drew national press in October 2007, when it became the first Arizona real estate firm to become an affiliate of Sotheby’s International Realty.

ABOUT RUSS LYON REALTY COMPANY
Russ Lyon Realty Company has evolved from its beginnings in 1947, when it was founded by Russ Lyon, Sr., into a state-wide professional real estate company operating 10 offices in the Valley as well as four independently owned and operated franchises in Prescott, Sedona and Flagstaff, with total Company revenues exceeding $1.9 billion. More than 650 licensed sales associates provide real estate transactional services to more than 4,000 clients.

Dennis Lyon, son of Russell Lyon, Sr. and residing CEO of Russ Lyon Realty Company, attributes the company’s success to the sales associates’ utmost professionalism. He is succeeded by his son, Jim Lyon, who now represents the third generation of Lyons.

ABOUT SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY AFFILIATES LLC
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. In February 2004, Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system by Realogy’s subsidiary, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications.

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744.

External Links:

Equitable Sotheby’s International Realty

Russ Lyon Realty

Sotheby’s International Realty

I think it sucks that Frosty Heidi and Frank are gone for good here in Arizona and 101.5FM is now mostly music. Although I wasn’t a big fan of Adam Carolla’s morning show I did like afternoons with Frosty Heidi & Frank as well as evenings with Tom Leykis (sometimes). I am not really sure what actually happened but when it did everything went to “Free Paris” and since then it’s been hip hop and the morning show Kid & Reuben (which IMO blows). I totally thought by now one of those shows from 101.5 Free FM would have come back to Arizona but unfortunately they haven’t.

I am sure there are a lot of you out there that also liked these shows and feel the same way I do so I will provide you guys with a link at the end of this post to the 101.5 Free FM website where you can get the latest podcasts from your favorite shows. Tonight I downloaded all the shows I have missed from Frosty Heidi & Frank, about 80 of them (LOL) and I also will place their podcast RSS feeds on my sidebar for you to download anytime.

The best morning show currently is JohnJay and Rich, these guys are awesome! They always keep it fresh with tons of stories, lots of stars, and always manage to make me launch my morning soda out of my nose at least once a week - they are that funny! You can listen to them every morning on 104.7 Kiss FM and see them here:

I would love to hear what you think about this and who knows, if enough people piss and moan maybe we can get their show back!

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