Revered as the state’s foremost leader in the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley luxury sector, Aazami brings two decades of record sales, tech-driven innovation and an expansive, loyal client network to Compass amid company’s ongoing growth
Compass, Inc. (NYSE: COMP), the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States and leading tech-enabled real estate services company, announces that Frank Aazami, one of Arizona’s leading real estate professionals and one of the state’s most recognized and respected luxury advisors, has joined the company, making one of the most high-profile brokerage moves in Arizona luxury real estate history.
Aazami, formerly of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, has an almost-20-year history in the industry and averages. Several of Aazami’s colleagues at Private Client Group, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, are also making the move to Compass, among them Dinesh Wilson, Fletcher Wilcox and Zoya Pedenko. The Private Client Group has a history of more than $100 million in sales annually (BrokerMetrics).
“People like Frank Aazami and the professionals that he’s chosen to work alongside at the Private Client Group are industry leaders, not because of their record-breaking sales volume, but because of their ethics, their integrity and their desire to deliver an exceptional client experience,” said Compass Arizona President Sean Zimmerman. “It’s professionals like Frank and his team that truly define the value and necessity of working with a real estate agent.”
Technology played a big part in Aazami’s decision to join Compass. Aazami has developed a reputation for providing tech-enabled solutions to help shorten the sales process and maximize returns, particularly for higher-price-point properties that might otherwise spend too long on the market, as well as other AI-driven tools and resources.
For clients, Aazami’s move means faster timelines and broader reach, with the combination of Compass’ existing platform and Aazami’s tech-driven solutions. “I want to be able to bring the most value to my clients, and you need a huge brand like Compass to put this all together,” said Aazami, of his transition to Compass and the company’s heavy focus on technology. “Technology and digital media are taking over, and you have to adapt to it.”
The company with the best technology creates the biggest wins for clients, and I’m so excited about this move that I’m yelling…I’m running on pure adrenaline.”
The move to Compass kicks off the next stage in Aazami’s storied career. A longtime entrepreneur, he owned a chain of restaurants in Philadelphia and worked in radio before transitioning into real estate, eventually relocating to Arizona in 2007 during the housing crisis. He soon became a lifeline for clients seeking ways to stay in their homes during the economic downturn and has since risen swiftly through the state’s real estate ranks while remaining deeply involved in the surrounding community.
Aazami will continue serving on the advisory board for Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions. Aazami also supports a wide range of local causes and charitable efforts. He champions anti-bullying initiatives and advocates for individuals with visual impairments. He’s also an active supporter of The Be Kind People Project, an Arizona nonprofit that seeks to create positive changes in schools, and the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS’ (SAAR) Member Relief Fund, which helps Scottsdale realtors, affiliates and staff members navigate crises or catastrophic events.
Aazami’s commitment to serving clients – and bettering the surrounding community – mirrors the values of Compass’ existing agents.
“Welcoming Frank and his team to Compass isn’t something that just has an impact here – he’ll have a future impact on Compass agents across the country,” said Compass CEO & Founder Robert Reffkin. “Their character, integrity and professionalism supports and echoes our intention of aligning with the very best professionals in this business.”
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