MEET OUR TEAM
SHERRY GAERTNER-TIBBETS
Broker/Owner
Sherry has been a resident of the Valley of The Sun since arriving from Chicago in 1981. She started her Real Estate career selling New Homes for Richmond American in 1984. In 1989 she obtained her Broker's license and opened up the Valley's first Buyers Agency representing buyers exclusively for 5 years. In November of 1993 Sherry moved her business to the North Scottsdale area and saw the need for a full service Real Estate Company and opened Sherry Gaertner & Company.
DENNIS LAUBENSTEIN
Associate Broker, Rental Specialist
Dennis has 35 years of of experience in the real estate industry. He was born and raised in Wisconsin and moved to the Valley of the Sun in 1973 after completing college. Dennis and his father operated a real estate office in Mesa, AZ for 25 years. In 1998, Dennis joined the team at Sherry Gaertner and Company. Dennis specializes in furnished and unfurnished rental properties in the North Scottsdale and Cave Creek/Carefree area, primarily in the communities of Terravita, Winfield and Bellasera. He uses his many years of experience and area expertise to help his clients find that perfect seasonal or long term rental.
SANDRA "SANDY" BECK
Broker Associate, Relator CDPE,cCRMS
Sandy has a gift of understanding her clients and their lifestyle needs to make their real estate experience a smooth and enjoyable experience. Exceeding her client expectations is paramount whether she is finding her clients their perfect starter home or condo, vacation property, luxury estate, OR marketing their property with maxim exposure to get it sold! One visit with Sandra and you’ll know you picked the right agent! Prior to Real Estate, Sandy spent over 20 years as a senior sales & marketing executive with Several Fortune 500 companies, so real estate was a natural transition for her.
RYAN GAERTNER
Realtor
Ryan has vast Real Estate knowledge of the land and surrounding areas. Ryan helps his clients achieve high success when it comes to buying, selling or investing in Real Estate here in Arizona. Ryan travels mostly throughout the Northern Valley with frequent visits to the Arizona Mountains. There is so much that Arizona has to offer. Allow Ryan to be your Ambassador to the region and he will guide you through the sales process. Buying, Selling or Investing, Ryan gives hands on assistance with your sale or purchase every step of the way.
SUE LANO
Realtor
Sue has provided top-tier customer experiences for over 30 years. Coming from the National top 1% in automotive sales, transitioning to a career in Real Estate was the clear choice. As a resident of North Scottsdale and an active Realtor for the past four years, Sue has a deep understanding of the local market and a keen eye for detail. She strives to match clients with properties that meet their unique needs and aspirations.
Sue has a commitment to deliver unparalleled service and to ensure personalized attention and care every step of the way. In her free time, you can find Sue hiking the Scottsdale trails, golfing, and visiting her grandkids. She would consider it an honor to help you find your dream property.
SGT FINE PROPERTIES IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY SHERRY GAERTNER-TIBBETS, BROKER
Sherry has been a resident of the Valley of The Sun since arriving from Chicago in 1981. She started her Real Estate career selling New Homes for Richmond American in 1984. In 1989 she obtained her Broker's license and opened up the Valley's first Buyers Agency representing buyers exclusively for 5 years. In November of 1993 Sherry moved her business to the North Scottsdale area and saw the need for a full service Real Estate Company.
Sherry began selling homes in Terravita along with Del Webb from Day 1 when they opened a trailer for sales. She fondly remembers : "At that time we drove clients around in 4 wheel drive vehicles, as there were no roads or utilities pulled in to the lots. We searched for home sites in raw dirt imagining what the views would be and how the house would fit as in many cases there were no lot stakes."
"On many occasions I had college kids camping out for up to a week for clients to pick their new lot when a section would open for sales. It was great to be a part of a dream and original vision, and to see what Terravita has evolved to be. Terravita has expanded to be an Active Adult Lifestyle Community with exceptional amenities that cannot be found anywhere else in the Scottsdale or Carefree area for the value and price. Terravita is so unique as you are not just buying a home, you are buying your future lifestyle."
Count on Sherry's 20+ years of living and selling the Terravita dream. Having been a social member as well as a Golf Member, Sherry appreciates & knows everything that Terravita has to offer. Sherry's knowledge has benefited countless numbers of her clients in buying and selling Terravita homes. 30% of her business in Terravita are clients that are selling their current home to move up or size down to another Terravita home to stay in their community. "I believe that speaks volumes on how happy residents are living in Terravita", she says. Another large percentage is referrals from happy homeowners that want their friends to share the experience. "I appreciate the referrals that you pass on to me. I LOVE Terravita so therefore it makes my job exciting to be a part of bringing in new clients. Terravita is my passion. I want it to be yours too."