We strive to provide our clients with a warm, understanding, caring and highly professional real estate experience that encompasses the unique needs of each client. Our goal is to meet and exceed expectations while developing lasting and trusting relationships with everyone we work with. Our many clients over the years have recommended us for our honesty, integrity, communication skills and professional expertise. We are honored to have achieved membership in the Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society, one of their highest accolades. We were also honored to be ranked as the 9th highest producing Coldwell Banker Realtors in Arizona for 2021. We were previously members of the elite Long Realty 1926 Circle of Excellence, Platinum Level, and in the top 1% of Realtors at Long Realty, in Tucson, and the Top 3% in the nation. We have also been ranked as among the Best Realtors in America by Real Trends, a nationally recognized real estate ranking service. Our combined 50+ years of experience in the real estate world equip us to handle any complexities that may arise in the marketing of property and the negotiation and closing of a transaction. Al has sold real estate since the 1970's, in all price ranges up to multi-million dollar homes, founded his own brokerage in Southern CA that he grew to include over 700 agents working for him, and later owned a nationally franchised brokerage in Sun Valley ID where his clients included members of the Forbes 400 and other well-known personalities. This has provided him with a strong grounding in solving any problems and negotiating any issues that can arise in the course of a real estate transaction. Sandy's real estate practice is informed by her education which has included a BBA With Honors in Marketing, a J.D., her experience as an attorney in San Francisco handling corporate and real estate matters, and, more recently, specialized courses in utilizing the Internet for real estate marketing. She also has experience in Sun Valley ID with residential real estate sales and commercial development and investment. We are always available for any questions (phones go off between 9PM and 7AM; feel free to leave a message in the middle of the night and it will be answered first thing in the morning!)) and delight in successfully marketing a home or finding the best home at the best price for our clients.
OTHER LANGUAGES
Spanish
HOBBIES/INTEREST
Travel, art museums & galleries, golf, yoga, hiking, reading
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What clients say about this agent....
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Excellent negotiator
Brittanywestdyke
Review for Member: Al LaPeter
April 10, 2026
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Al took on a very difficult sale and was able to secure us a deal in less than 4 months after over a year on the market. We are not the easiest sellers either with demanding work schedules, living out of state and high demands. Al handled all of that with ease. Huge thank you for getting this done for us! Definitely pick Al and Sandy for your next real estate deal. 5 stars!
Terese K.
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February 6, 2026
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We have great respect for aEURoeboots on the groundaEUR? Al and Sandys experience and expertise! They made the process of buying our new home smooth with continual communication and updates. They are professional but also friendly and knowledgeable!
Negroh
Review for Member: Al LaPeter
July 24, 2025
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Al and Sandy were great. They were gentle but firm in handling our sale. They listened to our wants. This was our first house sale in years and they patiently walked us through every step. The Friday check in reported all activity on the property. We were lucky to sell our house quickly and think it was Als networking. He always answered his phone which we appreciated. Job well done, thanks Al and Sandy.
Balabanjeff
Review for Member: Al LaPeter
June 12, 2025
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Team Al & Sandy along with their staff at Cold Banker Realty, demonstrate exceptional professionalism and are a pleasure to work with. My property in Tucson had been on the market a year with another agency. After switching to Al & Sandy, they successfully sold it within 45 days despite difficult market conditions. I highly recommend their services and will not hesitate to work with them again if the need arises.
Ashley S.
Review for Member: Al LaPeter
February 14, 2025
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As a first-time home seller, I was a little anxious going into it. I interviewed various agents and decided to go with Al due to his extensive resume. I'm extremely happy that I did. Al is a consummate professional that is on your side! I've heard many horror stories of selling agents pressuring their clients to reduce their price so that they can sell the house quicker. Al never once did this. Al is also a fantastic communicator, which is extremely important to me. He sends a weekly "Happy Friday" email, in which he gives a status update on your home and/or the overall real estate market. I enjoyed this ongoing communication, as it kept me in the loop of real estate trends and gave me the peace of mind that our slower sales process had nothing to do with our home, but the broader market itself. If you're looking for a true one to one experience with an extremely talented and tenured agent, then look no further - Al is your guy!