Josie Pakula

Russ Lyon Sothebys International Realty

15 Years of Experience

(90)

$55M

Total Sales Last Year

Years of Experience

174

Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years

$1.3M

Average Price Point

Service Areas

Carefree, AZ Cave Creek, AZ Fort Mcdowell, AZ Fountain Hills, AZ Paradise Valley, AZ Rio Verde, AZ Scottsdale, AZ

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About Josie Pakula

Meet Chicago native, horse-loving nurse turned real estate agent, Josie Pakula. Earning her masters in both Nursing and Business Administration at The University of Illinois, Josie also spent eleven years in the United States Army Nurse Corps (airborne). After returning to civilian life she worked as a pediatric trauma room nurse at Children's Memorial in the Windy City. To escape the harsh winters, in 1997, the Pakula family moved to the Valley of the Sun. Josie yearned for a new direction and career change that still focused on helping people. Since then her expertise and passion combined with her enthusiasm for real estate, dedication to client satisfaction and stellar marketing have earned her top recognition in the field. Since becoming licensed in 2010 she has earned considerable recognition for her impressive sales that have put her in the top .1% of all agents in Arizona and was named one of the "Top Women in Real Estate" for the fifth year in a row. Lauded for her extensive knowledge of pricing trends and inventory, has made her one of the most in demand Realtors in the business. Josie has built an impressive team to represent all your real estate needs with professionalism, dedication and an extensive book of buyers at their disposal. Her hobbies include her horses (DeAndre & Budda) and she's obviously a huge Arizona Cardinal fan. Josie's clients benefit from her affiliation with numerous elite networking groups, social media presence and maximum online exposure. Most of all, Josie takes great pride in delivering the luxury experience regardless of price point.

OTHER LANGUAGES

Polish

HOBBIES/INTEREST

fly fishing, travel, scrapbooking

Specialties

Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Horse Property Specialist

Awards

2025
TOP AGENT
Scottsdale, AZ
2025
TOP AGENT
Cave Creek, AZ
2025
TOP AGENT
Rio Verde, AZ

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Josie Pakula's Reviews & Ratings

90 Reviews

(5/5)

Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team

What clients say about this agent....

Knowledgeable
Responsive
Professional
Communicative
Outstanding
Hard working
Trustworthy
Attentive
Available Remotely
Excellent negotiator

Ginny E.

Review for Member: Josie Pakula

June 13, 2025

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Josie and her assistant Katie were outstanding to work with. They were knowledgeable, professional and realistic. Both show a lot of integrity and hard work ethic and hard afraid to get in there and work! It's a rarity but selling my house was a fun and rewarding experience with Josie. Josie is a horse gal and knows the horse community in the state of Arizona. Charming and enthusiastic I give her my two thumbs up rating. Thank you, Josie and Katie.

Cynblaising

Review for Member: Josie Pakula

January 17, 2024

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ZillowVERIFIED

Josie went above and beyond to help me sell my Mothers house in AZ while I was in IL. Her communication was on spot, she had contacts for anything I needed, and she made the process so smooth. Seriously, the best realtor I have ever worked with!! Highly recommended!!

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Review for Member: Josie Pakula

October 29, 2023

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ZillowVERIFIED

Agent review Working with Josie Pakula was an absolute pleasure. Our initial meeting she was super friendly and we explained our unique situation and she accommodated our requests with the utmost discretion and professionalism. With her excellent buyer base and real estate contacts we only gave exclusive showings and had a buyer at the 2nd showing. She and her assistant Katie were on top of all the due diligence required to get our property closed quickly and without incident. I highly recommend Josie Pakula and the Russ Lyon Sothebys International realty team for any and all high end real estate property needs.

Settlersvalley

Review for Member: Josie Pakula

August 5, 2022

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ZillowVERIFIED

In a highly competitive market, Josie Pakula did a wonderful and professional job for me as a buyer, especially since I was out of state. She understood what I was looking for, educated me on the market, and was on top of new properties as they became available. When I found the right one, she guided me through the negotiations, in the face of multiple and competitive offers. She is highly professional, empathetic, a great listener, and patient with her clients. In short, she is exactly what I needed and what a buyers agent should be.

Jjw162

Review for Member: Josie Pakula

August 4, 2022

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Josie was an absolute blessing to work with. On top of being an A+ communicator, her passion to truly help me is why she's ranked as one of the top agents in the state. I felt like I was her top priority (and I know she's busy), plus she always kept my best interest in mind. I now know what it means to work with a true real estate professional. I did purchase a house in McDowell Mountain Ranch area due to her recommendations. I will recommend Josie to others 100%!