About Sonoran Realty Group

Scottsdale Real Estate. Market Expertise. Results You Can Measure.

Our Story

Victoria Ashford started Sonoran Realty Group in 2009 — right in the middle of the housing crash — because she believed Scottsdale's best years were still ahead. While other agents left the market, Victoria doubled down, helping families in Old Town and Paradise Valley find deals that would double in value within five years. She built her reputation on one rule: know every neighborhood better than anyone else, and never push a client toward a property that isn't right for them.

What began as a one-woman operation working from a coffee shop on Scottsdale Road grew into a team of four specialists who collectively closed over $200M in transactions. Victoria hired Carlos for his buyer instincts, Natasha for her network of luxury and out-of-state clients, and Marcus for his marketing precision. Each agent brings a different strength, but they share the same standard: return every call before sunset, back every opinion with data, and treat a $300K starter home in Arcadia with the same energy as a $5M Troon estate.

Today Sonoran Realty Group serves buyers and sellers across Old Town Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, North Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, and surrounding communities. Scottsdale's luxury market, world-class golf communities, and steady stream of snowbirds and corporate relocations make it one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the country — and one the Sonoran team knows better than anyone. Over 60% of new clients come from referrals, the kind of metric that only happens when people trust you with the biggest financial decision of their lives.

Our Mission

To be the most knowledgeable and responsive real estate team in Scottsdale, guiding every client through their property journey with market expertise, honest advice, and relentless advocacy.

#1 Team in ScottsdaleNational Association of RealtorsLuxury Home Marketing Specialist$200M+ in Closed Sales

What We Stand For

The principles that drive Sonoran Realty Group

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Neighborhood Expertise

We don't just sell homes — we know every street, golf course view, HOA, and upcoming development in the communities we serve. That knowledge is our clients' competitive edge in the Scottsdale market.

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Client Advocacy

We represent our clients' interests first and always. If a deal isn't right, we say so — even when it means walking away from a commission. Your trust is worth more than any single transaction.

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Data-Driven Pricing

Every pricing recommendation is backed by comparable sales data, absorption rates, days-on-market trends, and local inventory analysis. We don't guess — we calculate.

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Transparent Communication

Weekly updates on every active listing and buyer search. Honest feedback after every showing. Our clients never have to wonder what's happening with their transaction.

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Results-Driven Marketing

Professional photography, 3D tours, targeted digital ads, and strategic syndication are standard on every listing. We invest in marketing because it directly impacts your sale price and timeline.

Meet Our Team

The professionals behind our success

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Victoria Ashford

Lead Agent & CEO

#1 Scottsdale Agent 2024, $80M+ annual volume, Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, NAR Member

Victoria grew up exploring the McDowell Mountains and watching Scottsdale transform from a small art community into one of the most sought-after luxury markets in the Southwest. After 15 years closing deals from Old Town condos to DC Ranch estates, she founded Sonoran Realty to build the team she always wished existed. Her clients describe her as relentless on their behalf and surgically precise on pricing.

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Carlos Mendez

Buyer Specialist

12 years experience, 200+ transactions, Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Bilingual English/Spanish

Carlos specializes in helping first-time buyers and relocating families navigate Scottsdale's competitive market. His 200+ closed transactions have given him an instinctive read on when to push and when to wait. Clients trust his honest advice even when it means telling them not to buy.

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Natasha Sokolov

Luxury & Out-of-State Specialist

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, $120M+ in luxury sales, fluent in English, Russian, and French

Natasha brings a global network of high-net-worth buyers and snowbird clients to every listing. She handles golf community estates and Paradise Valley properties with the discretion her clients expect, and her multilingual fluency has made her the go-to agent for out-of-state and international buyers discovering the Scottsdale market.

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Marcus Rivera

Listing Specialist & Marketing Director

Certified Negotiation Expert, Pricing Strategy Advisor, 200+ listings sold, Drone Pilot Licensed

Marcus oversees every listing's marketing strategy from staging to syndication. Before real estate, he spent five years in digital advertising, and he brings that analytical edge to property marketing. His listings average 16 days on market compared to the Scottsdale metro average of 38.

Why Choose Us

Trusted real estate professionals in Scottsdale, AZ

#1 Team in Scottsdale
National Association of Realtors
Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
$200M+ in Closed Sales
Accredited Buyer Representative
A+ BBB Rating

Areas We Serve

Proudly serving Scottsdale, AZ and surrounding communities

Old Town Scottsdale
Paradise Valley
North Scottsdale
McCormick Ranch
Grayhawk
DC Ranch
Arcadia
Gainey Ranch
Pinnacle Peak
Troon

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Experience the difference that $200M+ experience makes

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