Eric Ravenscroft, REALTOR(R) and Owner of The Ravenscroft Group with Real Broker, is recognized as a Top 1% real estate professional across North America and one of Arizona's most trusted advisors for new construction, relocations, STR investments, and active-adult communities. With 15 years of combined experience in real estate, financial planning, and wealth management--including serving as a director of wealth management--Eric brings a uniquely analytical and strategy-driven approach to the Greater Phoenix Metro. He has closed more than $100 million in residential sales, averages 35 transactions and $15 million in annual production, and has helped clients create over $133 million in long-term wealth. With 140+ five-star Google reviews, his track record is transparent, verifiable, and consistently high-performing. Eric is a preferred real estate partner for some of the nation's largest financial institutions--including USAA, Chase, SoFi, PennyMac, Citibank, RBC, HomeStory, and other major networks--which reinforces his standing among the industry's most trusted relocation and advisory professionals. He holds elite designations such as CRS, GRI, ABR, MRP, SRES(R), and RSPS, and has been honored as a Platinum Producer (2022-2024), President's Club recipient (2021-2024), and an Arizona MVP | Elite Agent (2021-2025). His insights have been featured in major publications including The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, MSN Money, Morningstar, and The Residential Specialist. Specializing in Arizona's premier master-planned communities--such as Verrado, Estrella, Vistancia, Sterling Grove, Litchfield Park, Anthem, Palm Valley, Ocotillo, and Scottsdale--Eric guides clients in the $500K to $1M price range and beyond. His expertise spans new-build negotiations, navigating builder incentives, STR profitability analysis, tax-efficient investment planning, and 55+ community transitions. Eric leads a national relocation division that supports families moving from California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Illinois, and across the U.S., utilizing tools such as his Cost-of-Living Comparison Software, STR income evaluations, new-construction incentive tracking, and market-education library. As the host of the House of Ravenscroft Podcast, he provides ongoing guidance on real estate, tax strategy, and wealth building, reinforcing his role as a trusted voice for buyers, sellers, and investors nationwide. Whether assisting a first-time buyer, advising a relocating family, helping a retiree choose the right 55+ community, or guiding an investor through STR, mid-term, or portfolio strategy, Eric delivers data-driven representation with national reach and a local expert's precision. His service philosophy is simple: market your home--not himself--while delivering the highest-level advocacy, analysis, and financial insight available in the Arizona real estate market.
OTHER LANGUAGES
English
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Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Arizona - # SA691304000
Designation
Real Estate Investing
Graduate, Realtor Institute Designation
GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute)
CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)
Top Producer
Licensed Realtor
ePro
Military Relocation Professional
REALTOR
Specialties
Buyers
Sellers
Residential Property
New Construction Expertise, Relocation & Corporate Relocation, Short-Term Rental (STR), Mid-Term Rental (MTR) & Investment Properties, 55+ & Active Adult Communities, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Financial Planning & Tax Strategy Integration, Master-Planned Community Expertise
Awards
2026
TOP AGENT
Waddell, AZ
Other Awards
Elite Agent with Real Broker | Top 1% Across North America
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FAQ
1. What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
Buyers in the Greater Phoenix Metro should start by getting fully prepared—secure financing early, understand your budget, and compare new construction, resale, and investment opportunities. With Arizona’s fast-growing cities like Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler, Goodyear, Buckeye, and Mesa, having a strategic plan matters. I guide buyers through market trends, community research, HOA and short-term rental rules, and tax-efficient strategies so they can buy with confidence and avoid costly mistakes. A knowledgeable local agent makes all the difference in today’s competitive market.
2. What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
To sell a home for top dollar in Phoenix or the surrounding cities, you need strong pricing, exceptional presentation, and marketing that reaches both local and out-of-state buyers. Professional photography, staging guidance, accurate comps, and exposure throughout my national relocation network dramatically improve results. I focus on attracting qualified buyers from high-cost states like California, Washington, and Oregon—where many of Phoenix’s buyers are coming from—ensuring my sellers get maximum visibility and stronger offers.
3. What types of clients have you worked with?
I work with a wide variety of clients across the Greater Phoenix Metro, including first-time home buyers, relocating families, out-of-state buyers moving to Arizona, luxury home clients, new construction buyers, and investors seeking short-term rentals, mid-term rentals, and long-term rentals. I also regularly assist active adult (55+) buyers in communities like Verrado, Victory, Sun City West, and other golf and master-planned neighborhoods. My financial planning background attracts clients who want guidance on appreciation potential, cash-flow analysis, and tax-efficient real estate strategies.
4. Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?
One standout transaction involved helping a relocating buyer from California purchase a new construction home in Surprise with a rate-buydown, closing cost credit, full appliance package, and immediate equity. By analyzing builder incentives, comparing communities, and aligning the home with the client’s long-term financial goals, we secured a below-market payment and set them up for strong future appreciation. It was a smooth, strategic win that showcases why Phoenix remains one of the best markets for buyers and investors.
5. How did you get started in Real Estate?
My career began in financial planning and wealth management, where I spent over a decade helping clients build long-term wealth. I transitioned into real estate to combine both industries and help people use Arizona real estate—from new construction to investment properties—as a powerful financial tool. Today, I serve clients throughout the Greater Phoenix Metro with a blend of market expertise, tax strategy, and financial insight that most agents don’t offer.
6. Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
es. I bring 15 years of experience across real estate and financial planning, including serving as a Director of Wealth Management before becoming a full-time REALTOR®. I hold multiple designations that directly benefit my clients:
CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
RSPS (Resort & Second Home Property Specialist)
SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)
Real Military Certified
My expertise in new construction, relocation, investment property analysis, tax strategies, STR/MTR markets, and cost-of-living comparisons gives buyers and sellers a competitive advantage when navigating the Phoenix real estate market.
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What clients say about this agent....
Communicative
Knowledgeable
Professional
Outstanding
Responsive
Trustworthy
Available Remotely
Excellent negotiator
Sold Quickly
Mickele W.
Review for Member: Eric Ravenscroft
January 17, 2024
We loved working with Eric! He was so patient with us and everything that we looked at throughout the year. One of the reasons we loved working with him was because he is very knowledgeable. We felt like we were getting the best price possible because he would take the time to pull comps and be very familiar with homes that sold nearby. We had a very good experience working with Eric and would highly recommend him!
Julio C.
Review for Member: Eric Ravenscroft
January 4, 2024
Working with Eric was an exceptional experience, especially in navigating the complexities of purchasing a model home. His in-depth knowledge about new build model homes was invaluable, helping us understand and anticipate potential issues. Eric demonstrated not just professionalism, but a genuine commitment to our needs, ensuring that we made an informed decision. His guidance through each step of the process made what could have been a daunting experience, surprisingly smooth. Highly recommended for anyone looking into new build model homes!
Stephanie F.
Review for Member: Eric Ravenscroft
January 4, 2024
We were referred to Eric and could not have been happier with choosing him as our realtor. He took the time to provide us with enough information to make a good decision on our home offer, and he got us everything we asked for within our price range. I felt like Eric was in our corner the whole time, and he ensured we were well taken care of. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know, and I look forward to working with him in future home transactions.
Tamara W.
Review for Member: Eric Ravenscroft
December 24, 2023
Eric was a fantastic agent that helped us find an investment property. He is so knowledgeable about the matter, he goes above and beyond to give us all the data. He has great communication, always keeping us in the loop. You can tell he wasn't just trying to sell a property, he tries to give us pros and cons to every option so we can make the best decision with the information available. I would trust Eric again with any future real estate needs 10/10 recommend- couldn't have asked for a better agent.
Blake O.
Review for Member: Eric Ravenscroft
December 21, 2023
Eric helped us with both ends of the transaction. He helped us find exactly what we were looking for at a price we could afford, and then helped us sell our current home, above our asking price. It could not have worked out better! His professionalism, knowledge, and calm demeanor guided us through the process with ease.