Meet Wendy
$100M+ in sales and a top producing agent in the Greater Phoenix Area
Wendy Herst is an award-winning REALTOR® with over $120M in sales and a proven track record in helping both buyers and sellers in Arizona, including ranking in the top 1% of agents in the state. She was ranked #1 at DeLex Realty out of almost 1000 agents in both 2024 and 2025. She takes a concierge approach to helping her clients and operates from the principle of “this real estate journey is about you, and YOU come first!”
Wendy has handled hundreds of relocations in her career and also has experience in Family Office real estate. She enjoys complex transactions and creative solutions and leverages her background in economics and business to evaluate what makes real estate valuable - from location to municipal growth plans. She considers local trends and macroeconomic factors and stays current with real estate news to better assess market conditions.
Working with sellers
When working with a SELLER, Wendy takes it as seriously as if it were her own home and feels the imperative to get the home sold. She helps clients in preparing their home for sale from a property staging perspective as well as other strategic and tactical pre-listing techniques. She is known for her proactive sales and marketing protocols, online presence, and partners with many allied vendors in a team approach to help you through the home-selling journey.
Working with buyers
When working with a BUYER, Wendy has a talent for helping buyers hone in on what they are really seeking. She is extremely adept at helping buyers identify which cities/zip codes most suit them, then narrowing down neighborhoods, and eventually specific homes. She lives vicariously through the privilege of helping a buyer start a new chapter and says “I feel like I want them to buy a house that I would buy myself.” She helps buyers to look at the overall value proposition when buying a home.
Beyond real estate
Wendy’s experience in real estate is enriched by her business background in which she helped grow a travel nursing staffing firm into a multi-million dollar industry leader, founded her own executive search firm, and was a franchisee of a restaurant group. She also had success in the entertainment industry where she produced a feature film (ALTERED MINDS) and worked in Television & Film Talent at ICM Partners.
Wendy has called Scottsdale home for the last 20 years. Originally from NY and L.A. with a few stints in Nashville, Wendy has a Masters in Music Composition from Claremont Graduate University and a B.S. in both Music & Economics from Vassar College.
Testimonials
What clients are saying
“In a class all by herself.”Wendy Herst is in a class all by herself. She represented me in selling my luxury home in Scottsdale. As a physician, I am process-oriented and attuned to details. I have bought and sold homes in the past, but nothing was like the level of precision and elegance Wendy delivered throughout the listing, escrow and closing process. I could tell she took selling my home as seriously as if it was her selling her own home. She always made herself reachable. Wendy is highly educated which actually factored in more than I thought it would as her verbal and written communications skills are tools in her toolbox she wields effortlessly in negotiating throughout the transaction. She has an excellent track record, and I can see why!
Seller · Luxury home in Scottsdale
“By far the best real estate agent we've ever worked with.”Wendy is by far the best real estate agent we've ever worked with and we highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. We were relocating to the Phoenix area and after speaking with several realtors, it was clear from day one that Wendy was the realtor for us. She's earned our business forever. Wendy is a wealth of information and has helped us tremendously by providing guidance and recommendations on certain neighborhoods and homes. She's very easy to communicate with and has made us feel like we are her only clients. Just to give you an idea of Wendy's work ethic, on the day she was returning from vacation half way across the world she met us two hours after her flight landed to go look at multiple homes with us because she knew we were only in town for a certain amount of time. She's a pro at negotiating and the entire buying process. If you want a stress free experience with someone that has your best interest in mind, do yourself a favor and call her.
Buyers · Relocated to Phoenix
“A phenomenal realtor through and through.”I cannot say enough wonderful things about Wendy Herst. She is a phenomenal realtor through and through. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and her dedication to her clients is amazing. When it came time to place an offer on a home she walked me through each and every document so there wouldn't be ANY surprises later on. She always made herself available to answer any and every question that I might have. If I ever buy or sell again in this area there is only one person I'll call and that will be Wendy!
Buyer
“Hands down in a league of her own.”Over the years we have used many agents for buying and selling homes. Wendy is hands down in a league of her own. Wendy is the first Realtor that I ever used that not only found us the exact home we were looking for but she added value along the entire process. Wendy was patient and really spent the time we needed to do some deductive viewing of the surrounding neighborhoods, just to show us the different lifestyles each pocket of Arizona brings. When we finally found the home we wanted Wendy became a trusted part of the buying process and looked out for our best interests when other agents might have just wanted to “close a deal.” I would recommend Wendy to anyone who is buying or selling a home. She is honest, sincere, and works harder than anyone I have ever interacted with before as a real estate agent. Most importantly, the minute you speak with her you will realize that Wendy takes your needs seriously, won't waste your time, and will fight hard to make sure to show you her value. It is easy to find a real estate agent. It's hard to find someone who works for her clients like Wendy does. I don't think I can think of a close second to the experience I just had buying a home in Paradise Valley as I did with Wendy.
Buyers · Paradise Valley
“She's simply the best.”I am a Realtor in Hawaii and Wendy sold my investment property in Phoenix. My standards are extremely high, and I needed a Realtor who was energetic, professional, and of course knowledgeable in the Phoenix market as well as with marketing ideas that would get my home sold FAST. Wendy has it all! She had my home listed within DAYS of my tenant vacating the property. I immediately received multiple offers and found a wonderful buyer for my “little jewel,” as Wendy called it. I could go on and on, but all you need to know is that she's simply the best.
Seller · Investment property in Phoenix