An Arizonan since birth, Scott (named after Scottsdale!) holds a fine arts degree from Arizona State University and lifetime of study and interest in art and architecture. He entered the real estate business in 1987. Scott holds EcoBroker®/Ecosociate® certification.
Together with his wife Debbie, they have specialized in what they describe as Architecturally Unique Homes™ since 1990. They share a passion for art, architecture and fine design that they love to share with others. Visit azarchitecture.com for continued updates on available properties, new construction, interviews, events, design resources and much more.
AWARDS: Over 30 career awards and recognitions for sales, marketing and civic endeavors:
azarchitecture/Jarson & Jarson Real Estate are honored to receive the 2022 Gary Herberger, AIA Award of distinction. Given in recognition to organizations that have contributed to a better understanding and awareness of architecture in Arizona – Ranking Arizona #1 Real Estate: Top Agent 2022 – Ranking Arizona #1 Real Estate: Team – 2021, 2018-19 and Top 10 Real Estate: Companies – 2023 ,2022, 2018-19, Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Wright Spirit Award 2014, ADDY Award, Phoenix Advertising Club – advertising – Executive Club, Sales Award, Top Ten Percent – Finalist, President’s Roundtable, Phoenix Association of REALTORS® – Sales Award – One Hundred Percent Club Sales Award – President’s Roundtable, Phoenix Association of REALTORS® – Top Sales Team – Finalist, Inc. Magazine & Center for Design Excellence – Marketing – Visionary Award for Creative Advertising North America – Best Ad, Homes and Land magazine – advertising – “Who’s Who in Residential Real Estate” North America 1995 – Presidents Roundtable Award, Phoenix Association of REALTORS® Executive Club Top Sales Team Award – Personal Real Estate Investor – Creative Award – New Times Best of Phoenix – AIGA PRISMA Award for Website and Marketing Materials
Debbie Jarson
Debbie is the founder, owner, CEO and Designated Broker for our firm. Debbie offers a design and fashion background, having attended Miami of Ohio University and the Toby Coburn School of Design in New York City. Debbie has been a full-time REALTOR® since 1984 and is proud to have achieved success in her Woman-Owned Independent Local Brokerage. She is the Designated Broker for azarchitecture/Jarson & Jarson Real Estate and actively engages in sales and oversight of our team. Debbie is majority owner of the Company and is proud that azarchitecture/Jarson & Jarson Real Estate is a woman-owned small business.
Together with her husband Scott, they have specialized in what they describe as Architecturally Unique Homes™ since 1990. They share a passion for art, architecture and fine design that they love to share with others. Scott and Debbie along with the entire firm, azarchitecture/Jarson & Jarson Real Estate, are honored to receive the 2022 Gary Herberger, AIA Award of distinction. Given in recognition to organizations that have contributed to a better understanding and awareness of architecture in Arizona. Visit azarchitecture.com for continued updates on available properties, new construction, interviews, events, design resources and much more.
AWARDS: Over 30 career awards and recognitions for sales, marketing and civic endeavors:
azarchitecture/Jarson & Jarson Real Estate are honored to receive the 2022 Gary Herberger, AIA Award of distinction. Given in recognition to organizations that have contributed to a better understanding and awareness of architecture in Arizona – Ranking Arizona #1 Real Estate: Team – 2021, 2018-19 and Top 10 Real Estate: Companies – 2023 ,2022, 2018-19, Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Wright Spirit Award 2014, ADDY Award, Phoenix Advertising Club – advertising – Executive Club, Sales Award, Top Ten Percent – Finalist, President’s Roundtable, Phoenix Association of REALTORS® – Sales Award – One Hundred Percent Club Sales Award – President’s Roundtable, Phoenix Association of REALTORS® – Top Sales Team – Finalist, Inc. Magazine & Center for Design Excellence – Marketing – Visionary Award for Creative Advertising North America – Best Ad, Homes and Land magazine – advertising – “Who’s Who in Residential Real Estate” North America 1995 – Presidents Roundtable Award, Phoenix Association of REALTORS® Executive Club Top Sales Team Award – Personal Real Estate Investor – Creative Award – New Times Best of Phoenix – AIGA PRISMA Award for Website and Marketing Materials
Tracey Zemer
April 26th, 2013
Arizona has been Tracey’s home since she was a teen. She has spent her entire career in sales, both in Real Estate and Advertising. Over the years, Tracey and her husband have enjoyed the process of remodeling several condominiums and homes. Tracey has a keen design sense and her passion for superb service has made her consistently appreciated by her clients. She works in all areas of real estate but is especially knowledgeable about the Arcadia, Paradise Valley and Urban Home Markets.
Most recently she’s had the opportunity to restore and expand an original Arcadia Adobe home that was built in the 1930’s. A great communicator, Tracey is patient, creative and highly professional.
Alexander Jarson
September 27th, 2022
After studying English Literature, Alexander completed his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts at Arizona State University. Noticing the cyclical behavior of markets, he took an interest in their movements during the first months of the lockdown. The manner in which these cycles intersect with cultural movements, the behavior of local communities and the broader culture interested him greatly and gave him a taste for investing and understanding real estate.
As a Real Estate Agent, He combines his strong interest in design with that of social justice. He believes housing is central to these processes and is an essential part of wealth building as well as a stabilizing factor in one’s life. Alexander is a sucessful musician, performer, and published author.
Alison Hamlet
November 1st, 2017
Alison graduated from the University of Arizona, earned a master’s degree from Northern Arizona University and moved to the Phoenix area in 1995. In architecture school she embraced form and function and fell in love with the idea of design and it’s ability to enhance one’s life. From cool contemporaries to charming historic homes, Alison is able to see and bring to life the unique story behind each property. Alison is passionate about sustainable living. She actively serves as a GREEN designated REALTOR® and supports the US Green Building Council in its efforts to bring more high-performance home education to the real estate industry and consumers. She is a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and the Paradise Valley Luxury Home Tour.
Business person first, REALTOR® second, Alison is “serious as the day is long” in her approach to her clients’ success. Beginning her career as an award-winning political science teacher, she transitioned to the pharmaceutical industry and rose through the ranks to an executive leading mergers, acquisitions, organizational development and labor negotiations. In that fast-paced, high-octane world, she developed the ability to quickly assess needs and find effective solutions and strategies. With this fine-tuned skill set, she has taken the real estate industry by storm. Alison believes that architecture can transform peoples’ lives and her number one goal is to develop that WIN for her clients.
Alison shares her own home with her husband and daughter, two rescue puppies, two rescue tortoises, and her chickens. Urban farm-life is her sanctuary, along with many other adventures, including traveling and discovering new places and people all over the world.
Harrison Verne
October 7th, 2021
Harrison Verne, your dedicated Arizona real estate ally, cultivated under the sun. In his first two years, he’s guided 30+ clients to distinctive homes, excelling in mid-century marvels, desert sanctuaries, and contemporary masterpieces. As a Luxury Home Tour member, Harrison aligns seamlessly with AZArchitecture’s elite standards, ensuring an unparalleled real estate experience. Beyond transactions, he forges trust as a patient advocate and adept negotiator, additionally offering rental expertise for those not yet ready for homeownership. Married to his high school sweetheart, Saskia, Harrison believes in happily ever afters that commence with finding the perfect space. He unlocks doors to unparalleled living experiences, epitomizing AZArchitecture’s ethos one stunning design at a time.
Becky Sanback
May 23rd, 2022
Becky is a real estate sales professional driven by her devotion to serve, guide, and educate clients on the home buying and selling process. She brings with her many years of professional, academic and military experience which translates to organization, attention to detail, interpersonal and communication skills.
She is passionate about upholding the principles of fair housing. Becky has lived in nearly every corner of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area and adores everything that the Valley’s architectural landscape has to offer – from historic charm to ultra-modern and everything in between.
Dani McCune
June 6th, 2022
Born and raised in Phoenix, Dani brings vast knowledge and a youthful perspective to real estate in The Valley of the Sun. She is recognized for her uncompromising work ethic and steadfast commitment to clients. With a real estate license in both Arizona and California, Dani is a seasoned professional with the capability and capacity to assist clients with relocations and provide expertise on the architectural styles similar in the two states. Dani serves the luxury home market in the coastal cities of Los Angeles and has great familiarity with all Arizona cities.
Dani attended Arizona State University where she earned a degree in Economics in Barrett Honors College. With a background in commercial real estate, she understands the world of business and investments where she carries the knowledge over to the residential sector. This provides her clients with the ability to find their dream homes while also thinking about the opportunities of short and long-term investments. Dani is also a certified New Home Buyer Specialist for her clients; both visitors and long-time residents of Arizona and California.
As an avid hiker, biker and golfer, she is well versed in the Arizona lifestyle and amenities it has to offer. In her own time, Dani loves to dance, surf and travel. She has spent time in more than 35 countries which has helped her develop a sensitivity to the unique perspective and desires for a variety of distinct clients.
Kristen Ashhurst
November 1st, 2017
Kristen Ashhurst is an East Coast native with a strong connection to the arts. She has lived all over the world and traveled even more extensively but has found a love for the quality of life and “dreams made possible” in the Valley of the Sun. She has a long, extensive career in the hospitality industry as well as in sales. These experiences have helped to shape her connection to clients and willingness to go the extra mile for those she encounters.
When Kristen first started in real estate, she knew she wanted to grow and learn as quickly as she could in this new industry. Shortly thereafter, she saw Alison Hamlet speaking at a forum and decided instantly that this was the person she could learn best from and assertively asked for help and the opportunity to work together. For the past few years, the two have built many joint client successes as a result.
Kristen also has a unique and highly creative spirit with a heart for animals and an ear for music. She is trained as an Opera singer at the New England Conservatory and the University of CA, Irvine and performed in many venues. Although her team is still awaiting her to burst into song during a signing, they see her “creativity of thought” in action daily. She is a nature lover, truly outdoorsy and an adventurer at the end of the day, pushing herself to new heights, whether running a 200 mile team relay race or hiking to the top of Mount Sinai in Egypt. For her clients, this “Just Do It” attitude establishes a mentality of success as Kristen finds out-of-the-box ways to problem solve for them.
Evan Kreager
June 27th, 2023
After years of wintering in Arizona, and a successful career in real estate in his home state of Michigan, Evan finally decided to make the permanent move to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area to continue his passion for Architecturally Unique Homes and lifestyle properties here in the valley with azarchitecture.
With a background specializing in unique lake homes, ranch & horse properties, and log cabins in Michigan, Evan saw an opportunity to work with similar properties here in Arizona: Hillside & Mountainside homes, horse properties & ranches, and other architecturally unique homes and lifestyle properties.
A full-service agent, with a passion for meeting new people and helping them achieve their real estate goals and dreams, Evan is here to help you with all of your real estate needs.
Tricia Bailey
April 9th, 2021
A well versed professional, Tricia was a designated relocation specialist in Seattle, Washington, representing clients from Amazon, Boeing, Starbucks, Microsoft, and other major northwest companies. She is a skilled negotiator rooted in a fast paced market where homes often sell in just DAYS!
A past resident of Arizona for 25+ years, and an owner of a local architecture firm, she and her late husband counted architectural icons Ralph Haver, Al Beadle, and many others as personal friends! She is delighted to call Arizona her home once again!
Tricia shares a high level of ethics, creativity, and enthusiasm, as well as deep personal knowledge of architecture.
When she is not out selling iconic homes, Tricia enjoys fine art painting focusing primarily on portraiture.
Dawn Bender
August 2nd, 2023
Dawn Bender is a bright ray of sunshine and a welcome addition to the azarchitecture Jarson & Jarson team with over 30 years experience, practicing full time in the Real Estate field.
Dawn’s path started early working as a licensed agent in New Jersey where her advertising and marketing savoir-faire, combined with stellar customer service, kept her at the top of her field, Once settled in Arizona, her career working alongside a reputable, top producing luxury agent in North Central Phoenix blossomed. She successfully represented hundreds of happy clients for 17 years in Arizona.
Hand picked by a Canadian developer to spearhead the launch and sale of two of Yorkville’s most luxurious condominium buildings in downtown Toronto, a perfect fit for this detail oriented go-getter. Dawn is elated to continue the journey in Arizona doing what she knows and does best!
Dawn as been a licensed Real Estate Professional since 1990. When you combine Dawn’s knowledge, integrity and personality with the highest
level of care in handling every client and their individual needs, it is sure to be a win-win!
20+ career rewards and recognition:
President’s Round Table (2000, 2001)
100% Club (1996 – 2011)
Diamond Award (2005)
Top Ten Percent
Member Luxury Home Tour
Member Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors
Member West & Southeast Realtors of the Valley
Member National Association of Realtors
Accredited Staging Professional