A leader in regional real estate for most of her 18 years in the business, Lori Blank entered residential real estate several years after she and her husband relocated to Arizona from Illinois for her telecommunications career. Fortunately, when she grew weary of telecommunications, Lori pursued her longtime hobbies of spending spare time attending open houses, visiting new home communities and monitoring market trends. “I became licensed and started in the Mesa subdivision where we lived and did quite well,” she says. In 1999, the family moved to Gold Canyon, “which is home to the Superstition Mountains and five golf courses,” she explains. Soon, RE/MAX recruited her and Lori spent several years winning Awards in the top-ten for the Region.

Because RE/MAX had no branch in Gold Canyon, however, Lori and her clients frequently needed to drive into to Gilbert, AZ, for transactions. Because of that, in 2008, despite those who questioned her eagerness to open a brokerage during unsteady times, Lori founded Lori Blank & Associates, LLC. Growth occurred organically. When a major real estate company decided to exit Gold Canyon, for instance, Lori hired their top broker. “I renovated a kitchen in the building for her office and she became my brokerage branch manager.” Today, each member of Lori’s team enjoys a private office, now located in a high-profile Gold Canyon building next to the Gold Canyon Golf Resort. “We’ve captured market share for 43 months straight,” Lori says. “I have 13 amazing professionals who have really excelled. We list and sell more homes in Gold Canyon than any other Real Estate Company.”

Excellence, to Lori, is defined as cultivating lasting relationships between herself and her clients, her agents and brokers as well as with the community. “You don’t just sell a house and walk away,” she says. “You stay in touch. You know who they are and what’s going on in their lives. I stay in touch not just because I hope they remember me if they ever need Real Estate help in any way, but because I truly care about them and hearing about what is new in their lives!”

Each member of Lori’s team is dedicated to maintaining client relationships and helping clients however possible. “We’re a resource for clients and we give back as much as we can,” she says, listing various causes the brokerage supports. One such cause, the Apache Junction Food Bank, benefits from her team’s devotion to donating a more and more pounds of food every year. Lori and her husband also are big supporters of the Gold Canyon Arts Club, which benefits children by developing their interests in music and other community events.

When forming Lori Blank & Associates, top real estate agent in Arizona Lori Blank created more than a real estate brokerage; she built a family whose members support each other and their community. Her vision for the business leans heavily in the direction of providing and maintaining a high quality of life. “I want us to keep providing the excellent service and attention we give our buyer and sellers,” she says. “If we grow in any direction it will be to pursue more education, to bring more experts into our meetings, to make sure we’re all as educated and prepared as possible for everything happening in the industry.” Lori also plans to continue enjoying the Gold Canyon life. “I love where I live. The beauty of this area and the breathtaking views enchant me every day; I can’t imagine living anywhere else!” Lori is married to her soul mate, Don. Together they have four children, two twin grandchildren and two little Maltese pups named Mickey and Molly.

To learn more about Lori Blank, visit https://www.loriblank.com,
email loriblank@msn.com, or call 480.983.8383.