About Desert Dream Realty
Your Trusted Partner in North Phoenix Real Estate

At Desert Dream Realty, we leverage our extensive experience in the real estate industry with a deep understanding of the North Phoenix market. This unique combination ensures a smooth and successful real estate journey for you, whether buying, selling, or investing in Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Hills, New River, Scottsdale, Anthem, or anywhere in Maricopa County.
We believe everyone deserves a place to call home, and as a women-owned company, we understand the importance of personalized service and getting you the best results. Our supportive and collaborative environment fosters continuous learning and growth within our team, and our passion lies in contributing to the communities we serve. This includes offering office space to Arizona Foothills 911 in emergencies, gathering donations for the Foothills Food Bank, contributing toys to the Salvation Army, and motivating our agents to volunteer locally.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to be your lifelong real estate advisers and trusted market
experts by providing the highest level of customer service, honesty, and expertise.
Your Competitive Advantage.
Our experienced agents are deeply familiar with the North Phoenix area. They have expertise in a diverse range of property types such as land, luxury residences, horse properties, bank-owned homes, short sales, probate sales, and investment properties. Unlike many solo agents, we believe in the power of collaboration. Our team approach allows you to benefit from the collective knowledge and expertise of all our agents, giving you a competitive advantage in today's market.
We Embrace Technology & Innovation.
At Desert Dream Realty, we stay ahead of the curve by using cutting-edge technology and social media to enhance our services and ensure efficiency. We are committed to continuous improvement, providing our agents with ongoing training so they can best serve you. With a full-time marketing professional, we go the extra mile to get your home sold quickly and effectively.
The Desert Dream Realty Difference.
The community has recognized our dedication to excellence. We're proud recipients of the Celebration of Excellence & Chamber Choice Award (2 Years), Best of Real Estate Mortgage Title Category in Carefree and Cave Creek (2018/2019). 2019 Best of Cave Creek Award, and the 2020 Best of Zillow designation.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
- RKTammy is my neice so I may be partial but she is the "Go To Gal" when it comes to helping people find the home of their dreams. Tammy is well versed in the real estate business and will listen to your needs and wants. She is a very caring person, dedicated to her job and will do the best she can to find the best deal to fit your budget and lifestyle. You will find her easy to work with as she is a fun person, vibrant, energized and ready to serve you. Her past clients loved working with her and I know you will enjoy her too
- DHTammy helped me and I am very happy with the process. There are a lot of Realtors and a lot of good deals but the process can be painfull. Tammy knew what was needed to be done and made it fun. Thank You Tammy!
- Suzanne LangfordHi Jennifer, No matter what happens with this buyer and this escrow, I just want to take a minute to say how incredible you are. I've been doing the Freddie Mac files for 4 years and I don't know if I've ever seen a listing agent for the Seller put this much effort into resolving a potentially serious problem in such a timely manner and with such integrity. I have been so inspired to see you doing this level of research and hard work, and continually communicating with the parties involved in this escrow. 9 times out of 10 I end up doing all of the legwork on these code violations / permit violations, and escrow drags out because I don't have the resources (leaving to inspect the property, etc.) that the agents do, so I really never expected this level of involvement on the listing side. I am so excited to see that there are still some agents out there who are willing to take the bull by the horns. Regardless of whether we work on one deal in the future together or 100, I am just completely impressed by your work ethic in this situation and didn't want another day to go by without letting you know. I also shared this with the Sellers attorney yesterday and they agree. You are fabulous. Thank you so much for being accountable and knowledgable and easy to work with.
- JSTammy is very friendly and very helpful in finding the perfect home for your needs.
- NGTammy is a wonderful realtor, very attentive and caring. Will help you through the process of selling or buying a home . Knows her area very well and will advise you accordingly . Can't say enough good things about her.
- PDJennifer helped us purchase a home a year and a half ago, I have nothing but good to say about the service she provided us. She went above and beyond through every aspect of our purchase.
- Carol and Chuck W.Dear Tammy, Thank you so much for all your efforts and hard work connected to making the sale of our property happen. You went above and beyond the call of duty while dealing with us and our property. Please know all your efforts were very much appreciated. We will not hesitate to recommend you in the future any chance we get. Thank you. Thank you.
- Windy & Okey OgbaJennifer has been and will be my realtor for life! I'm scared if she decides to retire!!!!! Jennifer has helped my husband and I buy (2) homes and sell (1). I trust her expertise, opinions and industry knowledge at every step of the process. Not only is Jennifer a great realtor but a great person and I'm lucky to know her. She and Tammy are quick to answer questions, anticipate needs, and do it all with a smile. Thank you for being the VERY Best!!!!!
- Louis & JohnDesert Dream Realty has been such a blessing to us. They have been informative, understanding and cooperative. Our home sold in just 3 days. We recommend them personally. This can be a overwhelming process, but we've never felt this way!
- Steven W. SchneiderRob, It looks like we're a few weeks away from finalizing our 5th and 6th real estate transaction with you since 2010. Three with Julie and I and three with the girls. I'd just like to say that we have enjoyed working with you while you helped us all to find a Scottsdale home, a space to help us ease the grip of South Dakota winters. The process of buying and selling homes can be a trying experience especially with the condition of the marketplace in the past few years. We have appreciated your market knowledge and expertise in helping us through all of our transactions. It has been a pleasure to get to know you and Cindy and your whole team. Thanks for all your guidance and help. I'm sure there will be more to come.
- Leslie & Tom BFinding the perfect home is difficult enough, but then negotiating to get it at a price that works can be even more challenging. First we asked Rob to assist us with an investment property. This time, it is a second home. My husband and I were not easy to please in selecting a home. We had many expectations and a limited budget. Rob understood what we were looking for and found just the right home. And I don't think we would have come to an agreement on the purchase of our home without the help, patience, and expertise of Rob Cohen. Rob is honest and knowledgeable and I will be recommending him to friends whenever possible.
- Colleen BTHANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH again for EVERYTHING you have done for us!!!!!! We LOVE our new home...because of YOU and your patience and AWESOME help we have the beautiful home!!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH again for our house warming gift too!!! You are definitely A CLASS ACT!!!! You are awesome Desert Dream Realty!!!
- Teresa BWe absolutely love working with Jennifer at Desert Dream Realty. We’ve had her as our realtor since 2014 and purchased two homes with them. They are accommodating, easy to work with, communicative and supportive. Plus they provided a donation in honor of our late daughter and support veterans. 100% recommend Jennifer and Desert Dream Realty.
- Kathy DKathy listened to what we wanted, and to what area we wanted to be in, and explained why we would not find the right neighborhood atmosphere in the geography we had selected. She took us where we asked to go- and she was right. We had wasted days of our time and hours of her time Kathy knows technology and was able to utilize it to screen properties for us, and send them to us. She gave us useful tools for assessing crime in the area, evaluating condo and home owners association and fee inclusions and exclusions. She helped guide us in selecting financing- again, we learned the hard way , that it would have been so much easier if we had someone familiar with products in Arizona, rather than trying to deal with a bank across the country, who was constantly making mistakes. Kathy was familiar with all the other things someone from out of town needs- insurance agents, handymen, termite inspectors , home inspectors, home warranties and without pushing anyone on us provided a number of choices in each area. Kathy was tireless- of course no one is tireless- but she acted as if she were tireless helping us to make the most of our limited time before we had to fly back home. To paraphrase Robert Lewis Stevenson ,” Never under estimate your duty to be cheerful “- No matter what Kathy remained cheerful and optimistic. Trying to buy a house in a sellers market is not easy. Almost daily properties we wanted to see were snatched away, and going in and out in unaccustomed heat was challenging. But to be in good cheerful company, made it all doable. I am so grateful to Kathy for being competent, cheerful, persistent, understanding, and helpful. I highly recommend her and I am an 11 time home buyer.
- J. ClarkeDesert Dream Realty was absolutely perfect in every way! She listened to what was important to us and truly allowed our interests to guide her in selecting which properties to look at. Once she helped us find "the one", she made the process so easy and did everything she could to make it as seamless and straightforward as possible. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any and all that are in the home buying or rental market. I promise, you will be as amazed as we were! Thank you Desert Dream Realty!!!
- katelandtownleyWe just purchased a home in Phoenix, and Rob took amazing care of us. We were looking for something particular in a seller's market, but he was patient, always honest, and we felt like he genuinely had our best interest at heart. He's very well connected with contacts for electrical/AC/roofing, etc, and he's very, very easy to communicate with. We were out of town for the final aspect of the purchase, and Rob was still available to help us navigate the process right up until the end. We would *highly* recommend Rob next time you're looking to purchase a home in the greater Phoenix area. Do yourself a favor and call him! We have, my sister has, my mom has, my mom's best friend has...and we are all grateful we did!
- Marybeth R.Desert Dream Realty has the best realtor we have ever had. She has helped us buy homes and sell one. She is so dedicated to her clients; always going the distance to make sure you are completely happy with your decisions. With all of her knowledge, she is willing to help you at a moment’s notice. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with her and feel so fortunate to have found our dream home!!!
- Martin HawkesKathy really does live up to her tag line "going the extra mile is worth the run." She went a lot more than one extra mile to ensure that we got the lovely home we sought. Thank you so much Kathy!
- Valerie VI am very happy with your representation and will recommend you to family and friends and I am THRILLED to have [my condo] sold!
- Kfinn100If you are looking for a fantastic real estate agent Kathy is an excellent choice!!! We worked with Kathy on finding a property and she helped us find the perfect spot. she knew the area extremely well and was able to help us see the pros and cons of each property and location we were looking at. In the end we were able to purchase the perfect place. We would highly recommend to any buyer or seller.
- LydiaTammy, Your brokerage is incredible & full such amazing energy. You should be so proud! Thank you for allowing me to come present Jet Closing to your team. I look forward to helping your agents give their clients the cost-effective and tech-forward closing experience expected in this new decade!
- Wayne C. WilsonTammy treats her clients as if they are the most important individuals in the world. Top notch service.
- Dawn BRob's experience and reasoned judgement is a significant asset is any real estate deal. He ensures that all necessary details are efficiently and effectively handled while keeping in close communication with the client. Being able to depend on his advice and service has helped us to make several wise real estate purchases.
- Donna N.Darren is an excellent Realtor and was attentive to our needs, sold our home quickly and walked us thru every step in the process. I would highly recommend Darren to anyone!
- Sydney BakerWe have always worked with Kathy! She is very knowledgeable and works hard for you!
- Phillip G.Even though the unprecedented Covid 19 outbreak occurred in the middle of escrow, Rob was always timely in responding to my questions and in getting things done. I appreciate his knowledge and professionalism.
- Brent McDonaldI worked with Tammy on a transaction a few years back. She is truly a knowledgeable professional that stands heads and shoulders above the many armatures in the business.
- Bob DiPaceKathy is the best realtor in the valley. Sold out house in thirty days at the optimum price.
- wderksenRob helped me purchase five condos in Scottsdale in 2011 and helped me sell all five condos in 2020. I have been very appreciative of Rob's excellent service on all occasions.
- Dave GregoireKathy is efficient, effective, knowledgeable and diligent. Her help and expertise enabled us to have a pleasant and very quick selling experience and at our asking price! If I had to do it again, I'd call her immediately.
- Beth SAmazing team! They know their business and the Phoenix Valley like the back of their hand! Tammy is amazing to work with, 5 Stars!
- zuser20150426203433795I have used Rob for over 10 years on several real estate transactions. He always has excellent service, knowledge, patience and professionalism. He is sincere and helpful from beginning to end. Just the type of person you need when looking for your home/land or selling. He is flexible with timings and available when we request to visit new properties. He gives us his honest view and expertise which has helped with making informative decisions. Would highly recommend!
- Trudy HorstingKathy was warm, responsive, knowledgeable, and an overall pleasure to work with. However, what made my experience so uniquely wonderful was the fact that I could tell she genuinely wanted to ensure I ended up in the right home- not for her sake, but for my own. Without a shadow of doubt I would recommend Kathy to any friend, colleague, or family member. Her personable nature and kindhearted soul light up a room and her evident experience and professionalism made me feel so secure throughout the process. I am positive I would not have ended up in the home I was supposed to be in without Kathy's guidance, support, and heart. I am so grateful that a friend recommended Kathy to me, and can now confidently say I would do the same in a heartbeat.
- zuser20150121220047538There’s an old adage; it’s better to be lucky than good. On a whim, we met Rob over Thanksgiving break representing the seller of a house we liked. Of course, the house already had an offer on it as well. Thinking we wouldn’t get a shot at it we moved on. To our surprise, Rob called the next day to say that the buyers had backed out and that before he put it back on the market he wondered if we were still interested? Fast forward, we are now happy owners. Rob is a true professional. He’s detail oriented and knows his craft. More important, he knows the Arizona real estate market not only as an agent but also as an investor. In his prior life, he was an attorney and those skills and experiences come through in spades. Communication with our agent is important and Rob was available and responsive 24/7 throughout the transaction. Agents are a dime a dozen. The industry is rife with part-timers and newbies lacking experience. We would not hesitate to use Rob again and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
- Eric SulewskiDue to a career change, we had to sell our house in a hurry. Thank Goodness we chose Kathy! Not only did we sell in record time, we got more than we were asking. What could have been a drawn out, stressful situation was quick and quite pleasant. I would unhesitatingly recommend Kathy if you want to the job done!
- Jake FlynnI found Kathy after a terrible experience with an unmotivated realtor. Kathy did an amazing job helping us to find our dream home. I would highly recommend Kathy she has knowledge in all areas of real estate.
- David MarshallI have seen Tammy at work and she is a true professional who goes beyond what is expected to make sure her clients get the best service and value at all times.
- Mike D.Kathy is the best Real Estate professional I have ever worked with. Professionalism! She is always well prepared and consultative in her approach. She is the BEST!
- Ed & Nancy FKathy and Shelley were professional and courteous throughout our search to find a home in Scottsdale. We have been working with Kathy for two years and she provided valuable guidance and research during our search. Being out of state, Kathy and her team were amazing with previews and research to allow us to maximize our home search activities when we visited Scottsdale. Would be happy to recommend Kathy and Shelley to prospective buyers or sellers.
- Chris C.Kathy put together one of the most thorough and professional (listing) presentations I have ever seen.
- Brad KI'm extremely impressed with the professionalism, high character, enthusiasm, and attention to detail I experienced while working with my realtor, Darren Forstie. I would recommend him with no hesitation.
- Nan RJen worked with us for a year to find our new vacation home in Carefree through a difficult market, through leasing a home for a season, and through a rocky closing. She’s been great through it all and has an awesome knowledge of the area and is super responsive, not pushy and a treat to work with. I highly recommend working with her.
- Stacy WJennifer was amazing. From selling our home in Surprise Az in less than 16 hours and getting us a significant amount over asking. We then used Jennifer to buy a home in Prescott Valley. Her negotiating skills are priceless. She is truly amazing from the way that she counter offered to her determination. I will use Jennifer for my next home sale and continue to recommend her to everyone that needs a realtor. EVERYONE NEEDS A JENNIFER
- Beth & SteveJennifer and Tammy, A year ago today, we closed on our home THANKS to you! We adore living here and appreciate all you did for us.
- Barbara BigelowJennifer is very easy to work with and was very familiar with the area.
- Lisa PJen was very helpful in helping us purchase our new home. We are from out of state, and she was there every step of the way to make sure the process went smoothly. She responded to all of our questions in a timely manner. Her attentiveness to the details was impeccable. We highly recommend her!!
- Christine BPlease hire a true professional and hire Darren! Absolutely the best, always available, awesome communication and definitely knows the market. He made my selling and buying so less stressful and took care of everything! He even followed up after the closing to be sure everything was good!
- Michael and Colleen C.Sheryl is a fantastic Real Estate professional! She listened well and helped us find the exact type of home we were looking for. I'd highly recommend Sheryl.
- Cole WWe had a wonderful experience working with Sheryl. She is very knowledgeable, professional, and helped us find the perfect first home. Couldn't be happier with the experience we had with her.
- expressone8Sheryl did an outstanding job catering to our needs in every which Way went above and beyond and did everything we asked her to do. Never had one issue whatsoever but good experience would highly recommend her in every aspect.