About Sami Lyn

Want to find an agent who cares about your needs? When you're looking for someone to entrust your real estate assets with, it is important that you feel great about choosing a competent professional. People usually tell Sami that they love working with her because she seems calm, solid, astute and kind. They say that instinctively want to tell her their stories because they trust her. And they can see that a love of new adventures runs deeply in her veins.

Whether it's playing tennis, spending time with family, playing the piano, hiking and photographing the great outdoors, acting as a Hospice volunteer, or trekking across the globe, Sami Lyn appreciates the value of treasuring each moment. Each day. Being present with people, enjoying the gift of their company.

Always Learning, Always Sharing

Sami grew up in Sedona, Arizona, which is one of the most wonderful places in the world. She has seen the numerous changes that have taken place in the area, and has found herself appreciating the experience of living in Sedona near family, and enjoying the numerous amenities the city offers.

Believing strongly in giving back to her community, Sami has served on the volunteer Board of Directors for her local real estate association for several years and has chaired and co-chaired the Multiple Listing Service committee. She was awarded the prestigious e-Pro® certification, the only NAR approved Internet Certification Program. 85%+ of all real estate buyers begin their search on the Internet, which proves the importance of this designation. She is also a certified ZipForms trainer.

She attended the University of Arizona and received a Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies in 1995. Following this, Sami ventured to the University of Northern Iowa and entered the Educational Leadership, Secondary Education, and Student Affairs to receive a Master's degree in 1998.

Her research focused on how people integrate international experiences and make meaning from them. Sami Lyn has a deep belief in the value of education, both in the United States and abroad, and incorporates this extensively in her real estate career. She has always enjoyed hearing people's stories of impactful experiences in their lives.

Over the years, she has specialized in commercial, vacant land, business opportunities, timeshares, and residential real estate. In corporate software training, in mergers & acquisitions, as a university administrator, Sami Lyn has consistently approached her work with the belief that preparation, communication, and follow-through are crucial keys to success.

Sami loves traveling, so one might guess how she probably spends a great deal of her time. She has a basic understanding of some French, Japanese, and Spanish, and relished any opportunity to practice those language skills with the many international visitors who travel to the Sedona area. Anyone who is up for an adventure and would like a traveling partner is encouraged to contact her!

In this interconnected, multicultural, diverse world, Sami is constantly learning from other perspectives to enhance her own ideas about economics, spirituality, ecology, education, careers, politics, and of course, asset management, particularly real estate. Her past clients have quickly found that the Sedona area is a community that supports newcomers, and that there is tremendous opportunity for success in this community.

As an avid proponent of the Franklin Covey organizational system as well as its guiding principles, Sami Lyn strives to keep her most important priorities in check with the demands of daily life.

A Collaborative Approach

You can feel confident that someone will always be present to meet your needs because Sami Lyn and Marilyn Payton occasionally collaborate to provide service, pure and simple. This allows them to provide a level of knowledge, experience, dedication unrivaled in Sedona and the Verde Valley.

Marilyn is a licensed agent in Arizona has held her license in California for over 30 years. She is a member of the Women's Council of Realtors. Her ability to succeed as an independent contractor has been accomplished through her strong work ethic and commitment to her clients. One of her major strengths is the nurturing attention that she pays to each detail of her client transactions, often leading her to form lifelong friendships with them long after the transaction is complete.
 

About Coldwell Banker 1st Affiliate

The name Coldwell Banker First Affiliate is synonymous with excellence in the Verde Valley. Coldwell Banker 1st Affiliate has been owned by Andrew Brearley for over 30 years, and is a highly respected firm in the community by offering professional services to all of our customers.

Coldwell Banker First Affiliate has been an affiliate of the Coldwell Banker system for 25 years, and in fact was the first office in the affiliate system. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Honors

Premier Office: Awarded to Coldwell Banker companies that attain an average of $90k in closed adjusted gross income or 20 units per agent. This award places Coldwell Banker First Affiliate among the top 100 offices worldwide.
Awarded in 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990.

Chairman's Circle: Awarded to Coldwell Banker companies that attain over $5M in adjusted gross income.
Awarded in 2005, 2004, 2003, 1996, 1990.

President's Award of Honor: Awarded to Coldwell Banker companies that attain closed adjusted gross commission income of $3.5M - $6.5M.
Awarded in 2006, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997.

Founder's Award: Colbert Coldwell and Arthur Banker were dedicated to forming a real estate company that put the needs of the client above all else, making the name Coldwell Banker synonymous with excellence in real estate built on honesty, integrity, and customer loyalty. This award is presented to companies that exemplify these goals and values, while embodying the entrepreneurial spirit of the founders.
Awarded in 2006, 2003.

Top Franchise in Arizona: Awarded to the top franchise in Arizona.
Awarded in 2006.