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Babbi Gabel

Babbi Gabel

+1(602) 741-7750

Babbi has been specializing in single-family luxury real estate and high-end luxury condos for more than 30 years. She has over 15 years of experience working with one of the valley’s leading luxury home builders where she consulted in the planning, layout and design of several new home projects. She has sold more than 1,600 homes throughout the valley in some of the most premier master planned communities. Babbi holds both designations of Scottsdale Area Expert and Certified Resort & Second Home Specialist. Babbi has an in-depth understanding of the Phoenix Metropolitan housing market. Babbi is regularly asked to speak on various panels throughout the valley. A combination of concierge level of service, expert negotiation skills, and a passion for what she does has helped her clients achieve their goals. She is one of the leading agents in AZ, with a sales volume surpassing $700M in her 32 year career. Originally from Lake Forest, Ill, Babbi relocated to Arizona to attend the University of Arizona where she studied Business & Marketing. Her husband Barry is a native of Paradise Valley and is also in the real estate industry specializing in investment sales with CBRE. Together they have two beautiful children. In her free time, Babbi enjoys golfing at the Arizona Country Club, philanthropic work with the Boys Team Charity, National Charity League, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, The Warner & Shirley Gabel Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix, and Collen’s Dream Foundation.
Angela Phillips

Angela Phillips

Agent | License ID: SA573327000

+1(602) 708-4050

https://www.gabelphillipsgroup.com

Angela is an Arizona native, specializing in luxury residential real estate for over a decade, and is a certified Resort and Second Home Specialist. In 2007, she joined the sales team of a boutique real estate developer in the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley areas, where she refined her craft of selling new homes, and became instrumental in closing out both a $250M high-rise, and a $40M dollar mid-rise in Downtown Scottsdale. Over the course of her career, she’s sold over $150M of luxury single family homes and luxury condominiums throughout the valley. Angela is not only a top resale marketing agent for luxury homes, but continues to be a force in sales, of the top urban developments in downtown Scottsdale. She has built a prestigious client network due to a winning combination of achievements, a consistent high level of service, and an impressive sales volume, averaging over $35 Million per year. Her private network gives her access to top brokers around the globe as well as access to their clientele. Her husband, Rick Phillips, a NY transplant, has enjoyed a successful career as an entrepreneur. Residing in Phoenix for the past 20 years, he currently owns and operates; the Valley’s iconic Mercbar, as well as a culinary festival production company. They spend their free time traveling with their daughter, Gemma. Angela is also a connoisseur of all things food and wine.
Mary Grassl

Mary Grassl

Agent | License ID: SA031485000

+1(602) 330-6353

Mary brings an incredible range of experience to RETSY, one that touches nearly every aspect of the real estate business. Starting in commercial office and retail leasing, she later expanded into luxury residential sales, establishing a reputation for excellence in planning, packaging, marketing and selling new high-end residential developments. An Arizona native who grew up in Scottsdale and who now resides in Paradise Valley, Mary’s career spans more than 25 years and two major markets—Arizona and New York City, where she gained invaluable expertise while thriving in a fast-paced, competitive real estate environment. Creative, dedicated and incredibly hardworking, Mary is a top producer, with a sales volume that exceeds $300 million in new residential development. In addition, Mary and her team have been highly sought after as new development experts on over $300 million in proposed mixed-use, high-rise, urban infill projects.
Amy Paul

Amy Paul

Agent | License ID: SA553658000

+1(480) 326-6775

Amy Paul has been a resident of the Valley of the Sun for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Arizona State University (go Sun Devils!) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. Amy began her career teaching in the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley school districts. With a passion for learning, Amy has always been a natural teacher, guiding her students or clients through every step of the process.
 
Amy launched her real estate career in new home sales and quickly became a top producer. She won a Mame award in her first year of real estate with over 20 million dollars sold. Amy helps her clients achieve their dreams with her dedication and strong knowledge of the market. Whether she is guiding a buyer through their first home purchase or educating a seller how to successfully price their home to sell, Amy is committed to her clients’ needs.
 
Amy’s husband, Brandon, is a Phoenix native and they are the proud parents of two amazing children, daughter Aileen and son Hazen. Amy is also very involved at her children’s school in Old Town Scottsdale.
 
Amy has a passion for the desert including hiking CamelbackMountain, the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and anything yoga.Oh and tacos!
Anne Lanker

Anne Lanker

AGENT

+1(602) 803-1866

https://annelanker.gabelphillipsgroup.com/

Anne brings more than 20 years of experience to the profession of

residential real estate in the Valley of the Sun. She is proud to be a second

generation Arizonan and has been a licensed agent selling and leasing new

homes, resale residences, land, and commercial projects since 2003.

Through the years, Anne has sold more than 400-million dollars in luxury

real estate and her role as Director of Sales at Montelucia in Paradise

Valley provided invaluable experience in providing concierge service to

many esteemed luxury buyers worldwide.

Anne’s career has also focused on serving top tier companies with officers

relocating to the state of Arizona, partnering with top corporate clients like

PetSmart, American Express, Salt River Project and more. Recently, she

was awarded the leasing contract for The Bergen, a $55 million dollar

luxury apartment community in the highly anticipated Arcadia area RED

Development project, “The Grove”.

After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Pepperdine University,

Anne fine-tuned her listening skills as an Emmy-award winning television

news reporter and anchor in Denver, Miami, Phoenix and more.

Interviewing and listening skills serve Anne’s buyers and sellers daily. Her

proudest achievement is being a mother to three grown children and

watching them forge their own paths in this amazing country. After two

decades of success in this industry, Anne humbly and genuinely cares for

her clients and works passionately to ensure she can serve them with the

best of her ability.

Celeste Hopkins

Celeste Hopkins

Broker Associate | License ID: BR103187000

+1(480) 688-4264

http://CelesteHopkinsRealEstate.com

Arizona has always been the place I call home. I grew up in Scottsdale, attended Horizon High School and graduated from Arizona State University. Professionally, I have been an active, licensed Realtor since 1992.
 
My real estate career includes working with new home sales, management of new home sales and acting as the Designated Broker for a local home builder. My extensive portfolio of home sales is comprised of high-end, luxury homes, bank owned properties, and everything in between. Flipping homes has also become a passion of mine. I am able to utilize my discerning eye for design and see a remodel from vision through completion. 
 
I am truly honored to be a part of The Gabel Phillips Group at RETSY.  As an incredibly respected team within the Real Estate Community, with average sales surpassing $65 million annually, I feel fortunate to be a part of its continued success. Honesty, integrity and diligence are qualities that I strongly believe in, both personally and professionally. As with everything I do, I always strive to maintain the highest level of knowledge and customer care and will continue to deliver this standard of excellence to my clients. 
 
Philanthropy has always been a passion of mine and I am a big believer in giving back to the community. I’m an active volunteer and ambassador for Childhelp, a non-profit charity aiding victims of child abuse and neglect. I serve as an Arizona State Advisory board member and as an advisor for the Childhelp Wings Phoenix Chapter, where I previously held the position of Chapter President for two consecutive years. Through my activism in Childhelp Wings, I lead, support, and participate in fundraising, community service and awareness events benefiting the organization.
 
I am married to my wonderful husband John, and along with John came his two beautiful children, Ashleigh and John Charles. Being a stepmom has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to watch them grow into amazing young adults who are now pursuing their own dreams. 
Laura Dye

Laura Dye

Agent | License ID: SA637306000

+1(602) 499-4566

Laura an Arizona native, began her real estate career building a property investment portfolio for a group of private investors. This entailed in-depth market analysis, asset acquisition research, and successfully negotiating the acquisition of all properties. This challenging experience transformed into the redeveloping and selling of single family homes in Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, Central Phoenix, and the Arcadia area, allowing Laura to pursue another passion of being involved with the design and build process. 
 
This knowledge and experience as well as her background in accounting and business management have given her the tools to offer the highest quality of personal and professional service to her clients. Laura specializes in assisting clients who are relocating to Arizona.  She enjoys sharing all Arizona has to offer in terms of beauty, climate, lifestyle, culture, the endless opportunities for both work and play that make Arizona the best destination in the country, and strives to find her clients the perfect neighborhood and home to fulfill their dreams.
 
Laura is married to Luke Dye who has spent most of his life building and designing golf courses around the globe. They have three children, Emily, Luke and Thomas. Laura is a member of The Desert Foundation Auxiliary, a local organization that honors and presents young ladies to the community at the Annual Desert Ball.  Luke is a member of the Phoenix Thunderbirds the host organization for the Waste Management Phoenix Open Golf Tournament. Laura and Luke enjoy helping support local charities like Homeward Bound, St. Vincent DePaul, St. Mary’s Food Bank, Special Olympics, and Nuestro Pequenos Hermanos.
 
In her free time, Laura enjoys traveling with her family, hiking, cooking, playing golf, spending time with friends, and listening to any and all live music.
Lisa Kay

Lisa Kay

Agent

+1(602) 315-1712

https://lisakay.retsy.com/

Lisa Kay, a valley native, acquired her real estate license over 30 years ago after her return to Scottsdale from San Diego, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from USD. Lisa's early career trajectory included diverse roles that ultimately shaped her expertise in the field of marketing luxury homes and design consulting.

 

Before immersing herself in real estate, Lisa honed her skills in various capacities. Initially, she secured an entry-level position at a local film and video production company after college. At just 24 years old, she quickly ascended to the role of Vice President, overseeing public relations, media buying, script editing, and talent coordination. Her transition to assistant producer/editor for television commercials and national public service announcements further enriched her skill set.

 

In her subsequent role at Action Performance Companies, which designed and marketed licensed motorsports products related to NASCAR, NHRA and other top racing categories, Lisa headed the Marketing, Public Relations, Media Buying, and Graphic Design departments of the company. After taking the company public on NASDAQ and then the NYSE, they gained prominence as "The Franklin Mint of Auto Racing." Lisa's prowess as Relationship Manager and Editor-in-Chief of the racing collectibles magazine showcased her ability to engage with top industry figures such as Dale Earnhardt and Mario Andretti, fostering invaluable connections within the motorsports realm.

 

Despite her success in corporate environments, Lisa's passion still remained for both real estate and design. In 2004, she transitioned her focus to the luxury home market, drawing upon her extensive marketing background and design experience. Today, Lisa's dedication to her clients continues to drive her success. Her corporate experience and understanding of the real estate and design landscape further enhance her expertise. She operates mainly in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and Cabo San Lucas, offering a comprehensive suite of services encompassing sales, luxury villa rentals, concierge management and interior design

Megan Wirth

Megan Wirth

Agent

+1(480) 292-0082

Megan is an Arizona native who graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Business Communications and a minor in Marketing.
 
Megan has vast marketing and social media expertise in managing business accounts in industries such as technology, food & beverage, tourism, and real estate. In her role as Client Care Liaison and Marketing Manager for the Gabel Phillips Group, Megan provides a targeted approach to digital marketing needs for each property transaction. Her expertise in digital trends guides the strategic exposure of the brokerage from social media posts to SEO targeting.  An innovative leader with a passion for relationship-focused client transactions, Megan will be the Gabel Phillips Group’s right hand in every step of closing a property.
 
In her free time, Megan enjoys traveling to different countries and exploring new restaurants.
Lindsay Rothermund

Lindsay Rothermund

Director of Transaction Operations

+1(480) 747-7212

Lindsay's journey led her to the sunny landscapes of Arizona following her graduation from Northern Illinois University, as she was eager to advance her career in the real estate industry. Since her relocation, Lindsay has collaborated with prestigious residential developers and exclusive boutique real estate firms. Joining RETSY and the Gabel Phillips Group was a clear and strategic choice to further expand her expertise and excel in the world of real estate.

Lindsay's track record reveals her adeptness in catering to a diverse clientele and a broad spectrum of real estate properties. Her professional ethos, characterized by an unwavering commitment to results, boundless motivation, and an unwavering dedication to meeting her agents and clients' needs, serves as the bedrock of her approach.

With a background in corporate communications, Lindsay combines her professional integrity and strict ethical code to gather the market knowledge and operational expertise required to be a valued member of a top-tier company. Lindsay's passion for both people and real estate is the driving force behind her tireless pursuit of fulfilling each unique requirement, resulting in consistently successful transactions. As compliance broker, Lindsay ensures that every transaction adheres to the highest standards of legality and ethical conduct, providing peace of mind and confidence every step of the way.

During her free time, Lindsay relishes travel and cherished moments with her family and friends. She also takes full advantage of the exquisite cuisine and luxurious amenities that the warm sunny Arizona has to offer

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  • David R.
    “Hi Babbi and Angela: Your team and you each individually, were really awesome to work with. I’ve had a lot of experience working with Real Estate Agents and you both were as responsive, professional and knowledgeable as any I’ve worked with. It was a pleasure to work with as you both continued to bring in offers and Buyers and worked in the manner that made things very simple and successful. The best evidence was there was not one point of conflict, at any time, with any other Agents, Buyers, Escrow Officers, etc. I hope your team is more and more successful in the coming years as you both and your team is as good as it gets!
  • Joseph P.
    “We have done several transactions with The Gabel Phillips Group. They are stand outs and work very hard. They know the market well and listen to help find the right property. On the sell side they market the property well and skillfully, their network is extremely helpful in getting a sale at the right price.”
  • Stephanie S.
    “Babbi and The Gabel Phillips Group have been my realtor team for seven years. In that time they have helped me flip homes for a profit, sold my large family home and helped me down size to a smaller home in beautiful Scottsdale. I know many realtors, and their knowledge and expertise are unsurpassed. I always recommend The Gabel Phillips Group to anyone looking for a competent team of realtors, and will continue to use them for my real estate needs moving forward.”

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