< PreviousHow did you come up with the name Wipliance? I had an instinct many years ago that the technology industry would begin to move away from hard-wired-only systems in favor of wireless systems that allowed for more accessibility and features. Wipliance is derived from “Wireless Appliance,” and it’s a brand that stands out in the marketplace because we do much more than Audio and Home Theater. Doing things wirelessly opens up possibilities to install solutions in spaces where the wiring was not possible or not accessible. What are some of the most popular services you offer? We specialize in turnkey solutions - from designing and engineering based on project considerations to providing the products that fit the customer’s needs and objectives. We provide complete installation and white-glove service. Delighting clients is our mission. We can help you create your dream home theater or a comfortable, everyday media space and whole-home audio. We have energy-efficient solutions for lighting control and motorized shading and can offer peace of mind with our security, surveillance, and networking solutions for home and business. We can create solutions that meet most budgets and objectives- whether it’s a single room renovation, a new construction home, or commercial space such as a restaurant or retail space. How do you differentiate from DIY home automation solutions? There are many restrictions to plug-and- play-type smart home solutions, such as signal range, system capacity, and restrictive design. By working with an expert integrator like Wipliance and investing in professional-grade products, you can ensure that your system will work in harmony with a robust networking foundation that will be easy to use and enjoyable to own. Often, we’ve met with homeowners who are frustrated by home automation because everything has its own app or only one member of the family knows how to use it. Our goal is to make the smart home an oasis that works for you- saving energy, creating conven- ience, and improving your life overall. What are the most impactful solutions you offer for smart homes or things people may not think about? Motorized shading is one of our most popular requests: Our clients realize the convenience of setting their shades to a schedule to take advantage of natural light when they want it, control heat, and protect furnishings with the press of a button. Some might say it’s just as easy to open a manual shade- but the reality is that you’re not going to open and close every shade of your home manually several times a day. Now that you can do it with the press of a button, from your smartphone or with a voice command, it is convenient and allows you to save energy. Another massive development in smart homes is in lighting; first it was with lighting control, smart dimmers, and switches that could be app-controlled, grouped into scenes and scheduled. We have continued this trend with innova- tions in the lighting itself; brands such as Ketra offer tunable lighting solutions- these lights can produce over 16 million colors and follow the sun’s rhythm with precision to complement the biophilic design. Smart home design today is less about the “cool factor” and more about improving your quality of life with technology. Why did you choose the Arizona market for expansion from Washington? We found that many of our Seattle clients had homes in the area, likely looking to escape the rain for some famous Arizona sunshine. The home automation solutions we provided were ideal for secondary homes (remote management means you can turn the AC on before leaving the airport). After many requests to take on more projects, we decided to open a separate office in Arizona, and we have been growing ever since. On top of full- scale operations, we also have a show home in North Scottsdale that builders, architects, and designers love to bring their clients to a fully immersive experience. How can prospective clients learn more? Our website wipliance.com has information on the services we provide and the brands we offer. Our Youtube channel (youtube.com/wipliance) features tons of videos of projects and products we provide as well as testimonials from our delighted clients. You can also call us to arrange a tour of our show home or schedule an in-home consultation. best [OF OUR VALLEY 2021] xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Home & Design Best HOME AUTOMATION Best HOME SECURITY Best HOME THEATER WIPLIANCE, LEE TRAVIS ***** 80 AZFOOTHILLS.COMxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx HOME & DESIGN xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx @azfoothills #azfoothills 81xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx best [OF OUR VALLEY 2021] BEST APPLIANCE SHOWROOM: Ferguson’s I With friendly, knowledgeable product experts and the latest selection of bath, kitchen, appliance and lighting products, Ferguson helps make your dream home a reality. www.fergusonshowrooms.com/ branch/scottsdale-az-showroom BEST ARCHITECT/ARCHITEC- TURE FIRM: Drewett Works I Since opening its Old Town Scottsdale office in 2015, Drewett Works has rapidly become one of the most prolific and awarded architecture firms in the area. A boutique architectural firm with a luxury focus, DW specializes in the upper end of both residential and end-user commercial building projects. With a detail-focused team and extensive exposure to the use of high-end finishes, they are eager to spread their creative boundaries on every project. www.drewettworks.com BEST ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING: Lighting Unlimited I Lighting Unlimited is a family-owned, Arizona-based lighting distributor founded in 1989. Started by founder, Scott Schneider, the company has grown and evolved from a one-person sales operation into one of the Valley’s largest lighting distributors. www.lu-az.com BEST ARIZONA-BASED HOMEBUILDING COMPANY: Camelot Homes I Camelot Homes began building its legacy based on uncompromising quality over 50 years ago. Across three genera- tions, the Hancock family has provided the kind of personal consideration, attention to detail and luxurious, expert craftsmanship that distinguishes homes built by Camelot from all others on the market. www.camelothomes.com BEST CONDO DEVELOPMENT: Bridgeview Condominiums at Tempe Town Lake www.bridgeviewtempe.realestate BEST CUSTOM CABINETS: Distinctive Custom Cabinetry I Marc and Mike formed a special bond while working together in 2005. Their combination of experience and knowledge to the building industry led to the establishment of Distinctive Custom Cabinetry in 2007. Since, Mike and Marc have partnered together in developing Distinctive as one of the largest and most custom cabinetry shops in Arizona. www.distinctivecc.com BEST CUSTOM HOMEBUILDER: BedBrock Developers I BedBrock Developers is the premier luxury home builder in Paradise Valley, Arcadia and Scottsdale, Arizona as well as Coronado, La Jolla and Laguna, California. BedBrock originally built its sound reputation on magnificent Italian-, Spanish-, and Santa Barbara-style homes. As styles have evolved and changed, BedBrock is now the number- one luxury homebuilder for Modern homes in Arizona, winning national and local awards. www.bedbrock.com FAVORITE CUSTOM WINE CELLAR: Innovative Wine Cellar Designs I Innovative Wine Cellar Designs offers cutting edge refrigeration solutions, custom wine racking and cellar accessories to ensure that your custom wine cellar has the perfect blend of architectural elements and functional design. www.winecellardesigns.biz BOOV VALLEY FAVES ***** Home & Design 82 AZFOOTHILLS.COM AFM FAVExxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx BEST FLOORING COMPANY: Bentley Flooring I Bentley Flooring was founded by Betty Bentley in 1979. Established primarily as a carpet installation business for residential and commercial properties, Betty built the business up by word of mouth and reputation for providing quality installations, great customer service and honesty. www.bentleyflooringaz.com BEST FURNITURE/HOME STORE: Buffalo Collection www.buffalocollection.com BEST HOME ACCESSORIES: Buffalo Collection I Buffalo Collection offers the world’s finest genuine American Buffalo leather furniture. Our flagship line of buffalo leather products are hand crafted by local artisans and craftsman that we work with personally. The details, designs and decorations of our furniture and accessories were inspired by cowboy crafts, boots, lariats, reins, bridles, patchwork quilts and appliqué. www.buffalocollection.com BEST GARAGE DOORS: Lodi Garage Doors www.lodidoor.com BEST HOME ORGANIZER: The Tidy Bungalow www.thetidybungalow.com BEST HOME PAINTERS: Arizona Painting Company I Arizona Painting Company has been in business since 2001. We have three office locations, one in Tucson, AZ, one in Chandler, AZ, and one in Glendale, AZ. We pride ourselves in being the company that sets the standard for all other painting companies in Phoenix and Tucson to strive for. www.arizonapaintingcompany.com BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER/FIRM: J. Garten Design www.jgartendesign.com BEST LANDSCAPING: Berghoff Design Group www.berghoffdesign.com BEST LUXURY MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Camden www.camdenliving.com BEST LUXURY RENTALS: Biltmore at Camelback www.biltmoreatcamelback.com BEST MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY/DEVELOPMENT: Estrella by Newland Communities I Community means something different to everyone. Here in Estrella, there’s plenty of space for your point of view — whether you’re into sunset hikes with friends, kayaking with family, or enjoying starlit nights at home. www.estrella.com BEST NURSERY: The Green Goddess www.thegreengoddess.com BEST POOL COMPANY: Venetian Outdoors www.venetianoutdoors.com BEST RUG COMPANY: David E. Adler Fine Rugs www.davideadler.com BEST WINDOW TREATMENTS: tie between Grand Valley Window Coverings www.grandvalleywindow.com and AZ Blinds www.azblinds.com HOME & DESIGN BOOV VALLEY FAVES ***** xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx @azfoothills #azfoothills 83Shopping Best LOCAL BOUTIQUE I Founder and CEO of Rolling Rack, Susie Diamond, opened Rolling Rack Boutique with one thing in mind, “to mix sweet with the street.” Shop the trendiest streetwear T-shirts, sweaters, sweat suits, pants, and more. All of which contain a hint of sassy and fun slogans, designer logos, and pop culture icons. With a location in Old Town and her newest storefront at The Scottsdale Quarter, there is no reason for you not to stop in and shop till you drop. For more information, visit www.shoprollingrack.com. 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Everything Goes is a unique, and one-of- a-kind store offering home furnishing with over 20 vendors, each with its own design style making Everything Goes a unique shopping experience! www.everythinggoesaz.com BEST COSMETICS AND SKINCARE: tie between Herbal Dynamics Beauty I Herbal Dynamics Beauty harnesses the synergy of nature and science to deliver tangible results and real benefits. Bringing natural and effective personal- care products to consumers seeking affordable options remains our guiding principle. We believe everyone should have access to healthy products that support positive well-being. www.herbaldynamicsbeauty.com and Citrine Natural Beauty Bar I Citrine Natural Beauty Bar opened its flagship store at Biltmore Fashion Park’s UNION in Phoenix, Arizona, in November 2012. Quickly becoming the “it” place to go to get all things naturally glamorous, Citrine strives to always carry the latest and best in all natural and clean beauty products. We carry lines such as Jane Iredale, Tata Harper, RMS Beauty, Kjaer Weis, May Lindstrom and many more. This is your one-stop shop for all your beauty needs. With knowledgeable and highly-trained staff, your experience at Citrine is truly like none you’ve ever had. Come visit soon . . . you deserve it. www.citrinenaturalskin.com Shopping Best OUTDOOR SHOPPING CENTER I Scottsdale Quarter caters to one of the country’s wealthiest communities with luxury retail and one-of-a-kind eateries set within a beautiful backdrop that has won both local and national design awards. The town center is home to more than 70 national and local retail, dining, and entertainment options, as well as numerous events and activities throughout the year. A dynamic offering of things to do along with things to buy keeps guests engaged and returning often. Scottsdale Quarter is open seven days a week: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday noon – 6 p.m. (holiday hours vary). For more information, please call (480) 270-8123 or visit scottsdalequarter.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/Scotts daleQuarter and follow us on Twitter @ScottsdaleQrtr and Instagram @ScottsdaleQuarter. SCOTTSDALE QUARTER ***** 86 AZFOOTHILLS.COMBEST EYEWEAR: Tatum Eye Care I Tatum Eyecare is North Phoenix’s premier family eye care center. We’ve spared no expense to create the most pleasant, comfortable patient experience … including the finest furnishings, the best selection of prescription eyeglass frames, the most cutting-edge technology, and the most outstanding team of industry professionals. Come see why the choice for family eye care in the Valley has never been clearer. www.tatumeyecare.com BEST FRAGRANCE SELECTION: Nordstrom www.nordstrom.com BEST GIFT SHOP: The French Bee I Come for a Feast for the Eyes! Beautifully curated furnishings, accessories, porcelain, art, lighting and our signature florals make The French Bee a design paradise. www.thefrenchbee.com BEST LOCAL APPAREL DESIGNER: State Forty Eight I Founded in 2013 by local entrepre- neurs, Michael, Stephen and Nicholas, State Forty Eight was born out of a shared passion and appreciation for the great state of Arizona. More than just an apparel line, State Forty Eight represents a lifestyle, a sense of community and is an expression of pride. www.statefortyeight.com BEST LOCAL BOUTIQUE: Rolling Rack Boutique www.shoprollingrack.com BEST LOCAL FASHION DESIGNER: SlayyBrigg, Hannah Abrigg instagram.com/slayybrigg BEST LOCAL FEMALE JEWELRY DESIGNER: Claudia Kretchmer I Famous for creating extraordinary pieces of fine jewelry, Claudia Kretchmer blends science, art and a little bit of magic to craft timeless and treasured wearable works of art. www.kretchmers.com BEST LOCAL JEWELRY MALE DESIGNER: Cornelis Hollander Jewelry I Founded in 1984, Cornelis Hollander Designs, Inc., is a full-service jewelry design company located in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a well-established jewelry design company, Cornelis’ jewelry has been distributed throughout the U.S. and internationally. www.cornelishollander.com BEST LOCAL JEWELRY STORE: London Gold I Home of Arizona's finest and largest collection of diamond engagement rings, certified GIA diamonds, earrings, diamond rings, gemstones, gold and platinum fine and fashion jewelry. www.londongold.com BEST OUTLETS OR DISCOUNT SHOPPING CENTER: Phoenix Premium Outlets www.premiumoutlets.com BEST PET SHOP: Fetch AZ I We founded Fetch with the goal of providing an unrivaled shopping experience for the humans committed to the best possible care for their furry family members. Our vision is to become the go-to place for dog and cat “Moms and Dads” in the greater Phoenix area (and beyond!) www.fetchaz.com BEST POP-UP SHOPPING MARKET: Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market www.junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com BEST INDOOR SHOPPING CENTER: Scottsdale Fashion Square www.fashionsquare.com xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx BOOV VALLEY FAVES ***** SHOPPING @azfoothills #azfoothills 87xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx best [OF OUR VALLEY 2021] Stay & Play 88 AZFOOTHILLS.COMI Scottsdale’s very own Sean and David Parsons are carrying on a family lineage of pioneering the real estate industry. Their firm, named Parsons Villas, isn’t exactly what you’d think of when conjuring ideas of disruptive real estate business models, but that’s exactly what they’re doing. So let’s take a peek inside their world, and we’ll share with you some fascinating insights of how they’ve navigated and pioneered the short- term-rental management industry from Arizona to Mexico and soon beyond. With the culmination of technology, acumen and timing, this father/son team is taking the industry by storm. When red tape would pose an impediment, these two didn’t give up. In fact, they became revolutionists who legalized the short-term-rental game and continue active lobbying with heavyweights like former congressman and lawmaker Barry Goldwater Jr. The Parsons, along with Barry Goldwater Jr., The Goldwater Institute, and Governor Doug Ducey, established Senate Bill 1350 in 2016. With it came the guidelines and rules around an otherwise wild west of monetizing real estate assets in a nontraditional way. The truth is, without this bill and the early codifying work done by the Parsons family, Arizona’s burgeoning vacation rental niche would likely be a mere idea. The hot vacation rentals in Arizona are now promoted by major companies such as VRBO and AirBnB and compete on a local level with Parsons Villas which has a formidable and growing Scottsdale real estate portfolio. The Parsons commitment to excel- lence and higher standards have also won them the prestigious Best of Our Valley 2021 award and a fiercely loyal client base. To aid in bringing awareness to the industry, Sean, along with his father, David, Barry Goldwater Jr., Ken Pinckard, and Timothy Scarpino, established the Arizona Vacation Rental Association (AVRA). This was one of Arizona’s first trade associations designed to normalize the fragmented, short-term-rental industry and enforce the “Good Neighbor Policy,” a policy that sets the standard for how Arizona’s short-term-rental homes operate in the communities they serve. AVRA members commit to the idea of being part of the solution rather than the problem. They also agree to not allow events or parties in their homes as well as agree to resolve nuisance complaints quickly and pay their fair share of applicable taxes as members in good standing. Since 2016 and the passing of Senate Bill 1350, Parsons Villas has been the leader in the Scottsdale and Phoenix short-term luxury rental industry. With more significant gross and net revenue than any other short-term rental agency in the state, Parsons Villas is, hands down, the “Best Luxury Vacation Rental in the Valley.” When sitting down with David Parsons, he says, “Parsons Villas only manages meticulously renovated, handpicked villas in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, and Cabo San Lucas. Not every applicant gets chosen, and, in fact, more homes are turned away from joining our rosters than are accepted: the result – absolute quality control over design, amenities, and service.” Additionally, they only implement their check systems to communicate directly with cleaning staff, handy persons, and their world-class concierge. They deploy a technology to field special requests from tenants which automatically get pushed to the Parsons team members’ communica- tion devices. This allows them to lead the industry in terms of response time and collaboration with their guests. As Sean says, “Ultimate quality control, family-run customer service, and market saturation lead to total customer satisfaction. That’s our goal, ethos and mission here at Parsons Villas.” >> xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx ST A Y & PLA Y Apart from the dynamic pricing, Parsons Villas amenities and concierge service rival 5-star resorts through “Parsons Exclusive.” PARSONS VILLAS ***** BEST OF VALLEY THREE YEARS IN ROW 2019-2021 Best VACATION RENTAL @azfoothills #azfoothills 89Next >