Nancy Read

Nancy Read combines her deep love for Northern Arizona with over a decade of real estate expertise to guide her clients through the region’s dynamic property market. With a particular passion for preserving open spaces and fostering sustainable growth, she is known for her creative, "out of the box" thinking, coupled with a grounded, knowledgeable approach to real estate. Nancy brings an impressive breadth of experience to the table, specializing in equestrian estates, large farms & ranches, land development, retreat-style properties, and high-value residential and commercial investments. Whether working with raw land, renovations, or new construction, Nancy’s creativity helps her clients see the untapped potential in every property, ensuring they achieve optimal results. With a relentless drive for learning and growing, Nancy's success is rooted in her dedication to her clients. Her referral-based business reflects the trust and satisfaction she earns by providing insightful guidance, personalized attention, and long-term relationships. Education is at the heart of her approach—she ensures her clients have the information they need to make informed decisions. A recognized industry leader, Nancy has earned multiple accolades, including several Sotheby’s awards and elite honors such as Lyon’s Elite in Prescott and Sedona’s Top of the Rocks. As partner in the Private Client Group at Compass, she continues to set benchmarks in real estate excellence. Nancy's unique background—holding a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning and a master’s in Psychology—equips her with a rare combination of skills in land development, design, communication, and negotiation. This multifaceted expertise makes her the ideal professional to handle even the most complex transactions with ease and precision. When she’s not representing Northern Arizona’s finest properties, Nancy can be found enjoying time with her two grown children, hiking the majestic red rocks of Sedona with friends, or volunteering her time for Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, where she combines her love for horses with a desire to help others.