Peggy is a graduate of both the Alaska Real Estate School and the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business. She is also a graduate of the Scottsdale Leadership Academy, sponsored by the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®, and a member of class XXIX of Tempe Leadership, sponsored by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. Peggy worked as a real estate agent at Fortune Properties for over 4 years and was awarded “Rookie of the Year” in 1996. Peggy has been a top producer in real estate, ever since. She’s a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®, and the Arizona Regional Multiple Service.
Peggy Young has been on all sides of real estate transactions and understands the many phases of the sales process, including the importance of relationships, effective marketing, and the ability to effectively negotiate. Peggy offers a high level of service, attention, and responsiveness to every client and strives to continually provide excellent customer service with ethics, expertise, trust, and professionalism. After living in Alaska for 25 years, she relocated to the Phoenix metro area in 2008. Peggy Young services all cities within the Phoenix metro area, (including, but not limited to Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Glendale, and more). With over 24 years of experience working with buyers and sellers in all price ranges, Peggy also has a lot of experience working with winter “Snow bird” residents, helping them find and/or sell their perfect “Lock and leave” homes.
Proven Track Record
- Consistent Top Producer since first licensed in 1996
- RE/MAX 100% Club since 2015
- RE/MAX Platinum Club 2020, 2022
- RE/MAX Chairman Club 2021
- Scottsdale Ambassador, City of Scottsdale
- Best of the Valley Five-Star Professional
- Graduate Tempe Leadership Class XXIX
- Graduate Scottsdale Leadership Academy (Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®)
- Rookie of the Year 1996
Originally from Venezuela, South America, Peggy has a diverse background experience in real estate, marketing, public relations, and journalism plus she is fluent in Spanish. She has lived the extremely hot climates as well as the cold Arctic of Alaska. She understands the complexities involved in living and working in different cultures and communities. Peggy has proven that over two decades of experience in the real estate industry, enthusiasm, and unique marketing make a winning combination.
Before entering the real estate field, Peggy held several high-level positions in marketing and public relations where she was in charge of marketing, public relations, media relations, community relations, government relations, special writing assignments, and corporate giving programs.
Peggy has always been active in her community. Currently, she is a volunteer as a Scottsdale Ambassador for the City of Scottsdale. She is a past member of the Scottsdale Rotary Club and has volunteered in the past for numerous non-profit organizations such as United Way, YWCA, Catholic Social Services, and others.
Peggy has two adult children, Robi and Jessika, and two grandsons, Theo and Max. In her spare time, Peggy enjoys hiking in the McDowell Mountains, listening to live music, and spending time with her family.
