Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Arizona Real Estate Agents
Arizona Focus Realty is a full-service residential real estate brokerage founded in 2011 by Jodi Kevern and Reveille Schaeffer. With over 15 years of combined experience in the East Valley market, we specialize in buying, selling, and managing properties in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and surrounding areas. Our team holds advanced industry designations, including GRI, SRS, and CRS, and we have developed expertise in vacation rental investments and foreign buyer transactions. We leverage local market knowledge to provide tailored solutions for first-time homebuyers, investors, and sellers.Our services include professional home staging, photography, and property management, supported by innovative marketing strategies that reach global buyers. We maintain rigorous accounting standards, evidenced by our Honor Roll recognition from the Arizona Department of Real Estate. Our approach combines analytical precision with personalized service to deliver measurable results for clients.
Services
Home Buying
Property Management
Vacation Rentals
Real Estate Consultation
Investment Properties
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined real estate experience in the East Valley market.
- Our team holds advanced industry designations including GRI, SRS, and CRS.
- We specialize in vacation rental investments with proven property management systems.
- We provide foreign buyer expertise with cross-border transaction experience.
- Our Honor Roll recognition demonstrates superior accounting and operational standards.
Associations and certifications
- Arizona Department of Real Estate
What people say
Fantastic results
Best experience ever
Professional and caring
Go above and beyond
Extensive knowledge
Services
Real Estate Brokerage
Our full-service brokerage handles residential transactions across Arizona's East Valley. We represent buyers and sellers with strategic market analysis, professional staging, and targeted marketing campaigns. Our team's local expertise ensures optimal pricing and swift transactions for primary residences and investment properties.
Vacation Rental Management
We specialize in maximizing rental income through comprehensive property management services. Our offerings include guest screening, maintenance coordination, and revenue optimization strategies tailored to Arizona's vacation market. We maintain properties to high standards while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Home Monitoring Services
Our house watch service protects unoccupied properties through regular inspections and detailed reporting. We monitor security systems, HVAC operations, and maintenance needs while providing emergency response coordination. This service prevents costly damages and ensures property readiness for owners.
Foreign Buyer Assistance
We facilitate cross-border real estate transactions with specialized knowledge of FIRPTA regulations and currency considerations. Our team provides cultural guidance and local market insights for Canadian and international investors seeking Arizona properties for personal or rental use.
Property Valuation
We deliver accurate property valuations using comparative market analysis and current sales data. Our reports consider location-specific factors and property condition to determine fair market value for sellers and buyers in Arizona's competitive real estate environment.
People
Jodi Kevern
Owner/Designated Broker
Arizona native with 15+ years real estate experience. Holds MBA and multiple industry designations. Specializes in vacation rentals and foreign transactions. Active community member with deep Southeast Valley connections.
Reveille Schaeffer
Owner/Associate Broker
Southeast Valley resident with 18 years real estate expertise. Focuses on residential sales and short-term rentals. Holds multiple certifications including CRS and e-PRO. Known for community involvement and client relationship building.
Janet McSpadden
Associate Broker
35-year Arizona real estate veteran with luxury home expertise. Multimillion-dollar producer with property management experience. Active in local community and hospice volunteer work. Recognized for client-focused approach.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Queen Creek areas.
Do you work with international buyers?
Yes, we have extensive experience assisting Canadian and international clients with Arizona property purchases.
How do you determine home value?
We use comparative market analysis considering current sales data and property-specific factors.
What vacation rental services do you offer?
We provide complete management including guest services, maintenance, and revenue optimization strategies.
Reviews (3)
Shawn Diehl
Feb 17, 2021
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Dealing with Jodi and Arizona Focus Realty over the last four years has been an absolute pleasure. Jodi is the consummate professional, whether it be providing clear and detailed written rental agreements, ensuring that the property is clean and problem free upon arrival, or quickly responding to any questions or concerns that may arise during the course of the stay. From my personal experience, Jodi has gone well above and beyond in providing me a level of service that I can only describe as exceptional, continuously meeting or exceeding the 5 stars. I feel very fortunate in finding Jodi and
Gloria Charles
Jan 21, 2021
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Have rented with Arizona Focus Realty for 3 homes and they have been
terrific. Houses have been as advertised and very clean on arrival. As we stay a couple of months I like to do my own cleaning and requested some supplies They had no problem doing so. One rental
developed an issue with the pool heat and they had there people come
very quickly to deal with the problem.
Jodie was as close as her cell always being respectful, professional, and
friendly. We had to cancel our rental for 2021 because of Covid 19 and there was
no hesitation to refund our total deposit. Would highly recommend
terrific. Houses have been as advertised and very clean on arrival. As we stay a couple of months I like to do my own cleaning and requested some supplies They had no problem doing so. One rental
developed an issue with the pool heat and they had there people come
very quickly to deal with the problem.
Jodie was as close as her cell always being respectful, professional, and
friendly. We had to cancel our rental for 2021 because of Covid 19 and there was
no hesitation to refund our total deposit. Would highly recommend
Truth Uncensored Pakistan
Dec 01, 2020
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We just used one of the properties managed by this group in chandler on Airbnb. The linens & pillows were not laundered properly & my 8 year old son got infected with a large abscess on his face near his ear. He required 1 week of augmentin but still didn't get better. Then he was given 2 weeks of clindamycin & finally he got better. But it was 3 weeks of excruciating pain for the kid just because of poor services by this group. There was also lots of water damage under the sink that went all the way to the living room from previous guests. This group did not send any professional even once in
