Best Flagstaff Homes Realty
Best Flagstaff Homes Realty isn’t your typical real estate team. We pride ourselves on handling every aspect of the real estate market. From residential to commercial; luxury homes to starter homes, Best Flagstaff Homes Realty is the only team you’ll ever need. Sharing the mindset of a client-centric business, our agents at Best Flagstaff Homes Realty focus on making our clients our top priority – putting the client’s needs before all else, and ensuring that every transaction is one that our clients can look back on fondly. We know that buying and selling a home in Flagstaff can be a stressful process and we do our best to alleviate that as much as possible. Our team of local REALTORS® has a combined 100 years of experience! We have seen different markets and have learned to navigate through all of them. We do this with expertise, knowledge, great skill and care, and a lot of laughter. We will listen to your needs and make the process fun along the way. With the integrity you expect, the expertise you depend upon, and the compassion you deserve, Best Flagstaff Homes Realty is the real estate team you’ve been looking for. We would love to work with you.
Flagstaff’s Premier Real Estate Team
Best Flagstaff Homes Realty
MEET OUR REALTORS IN FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
“The whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts”- Aristotle
Nothing could be more true in the real estate profession. As individual agents, Sara Holloway, Kelly Kasprzyk, and Cody Bauer have built their real estate business by striving to provide their clients with an optimal client experience. But no one agent can do it alone.
Through their combined expertise, knowledge and work ethic, Sara, Kelly, and Cody can now bring the client experience to an entirely new level!
No market is too challenging. No obstacle can’t be overcome. Not with The Foundation Group in your corner. Because every home and every relationship begins with a solid foundation.
Meet the Foundation Group at Best Flagstaff Homes Realty:
SARA HOLLOWAY
REALTOR® Sara Holloway grew up a REALTOR®’s daughter. Since the age of 8, she spent her weekends following her mother to showings, open houses and parade of homes. I guess you could say real estate runs in Sara’s blood.
Sara was born in Iowa and spent her childhood in Minnesota, and in 1999 she moved to Flagstaff. After over 20 years in Flagstaff, she considers herself a local. Prior to joining the Elite Team in 2016, Sara owned and operated a local restaurant/bar for many years before selling in 2013.
Sara has earned designations including Graduate, REALTOR® Institute and Accredited Buyer’s Agent®. One of Sara’s passions is serving her community, she has been a part of the Arizona Community Foundation as well as served on the MLS committee for Northern Arizona’s Association of Realtors where she served as the MLS Chair in 2022. Sara’s passion, drive and determination will get you through any real estate transaction and will likely get you laughing a few times too. In her free time she loves traveling and boating Lake Powell with her 2 kids and Flagstaff native husband. She is a big time gym rat with a love for running, weight lifting and fitness in general.
CODY Bauer
REALTOR® Cody Bauer grew up in Iowa, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for community values. These core principles continue to drive him today as he assists individuals and families in finding their perfect homes in Flagstaff and the surrounding areas. With a diverse background spanning small boutique brokerages, large office settings, and corporate real estate, bringing a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to every transaction.
When Cody isn’t assisting clients, he enjoys traveling and experiencing new places, exploring Flagstaff’s scenic beauty, hiking its breathtaking trails, or engaging with the vibrant local community. His love for the area shines through in his commitment to helping others discover the unparalleled charm and exceptional lifestyle that Flagstaff and Northern Arizona have to offer.
KELLY KASPRZYK
REALTOR® Kelly Kasprzyk is a 1996 graduate of Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor’s degree in marketing and public relations. Kelly came to NAU from Wyoming on a university golf scholarship. She has been practicing real estate in the Arizona market since 2003.
Prior to real estate, Kelly was the Director of Fundraising and Event Coordination for the NAU Athletics Department. Kelly is a professional who enjoys matching her clients’ lifestyles with the perfect property. Kelly prepares everyone involved for what lies ahead, and she makes sure they understand each step and they look forward to the process. She has worked in and enjoys all areas of real estate, from first-time home buyers to her current expertise of luxury sales. With an emphasis on the private golf communities of Pine Canyon, Forest Highlands and Flagstaff Ranch. Kelly is an Accredited Buyer’s Representative® and has received the GUILD™ certification for luxury home sales. Kelly prides herself on having high confidentiality and discretion when dealing with clients.
In Kelly’s spare time, she enjoys volunteering and serves as the Vice President for the Skyjacks Foundation, the Arizona Community Foundation as well as the co-chair for the Northern Arizona ChildHelp chapter. In 2019 Kelly was selected as a board member for the Arizona Golf Association. When Kelly isn’t working with her clients or volunteering, you will find her hiking the mountains with her Bernese Mountain dog, Sierra, or playing a round of golf. Kelly is also the head cheerleader for local start-up companies Machine Solutions, Symple Surgical and POBA Medical.
KEITH COHEN
Keith Cohen has been an active member of the community since relocating to Flagstaff from the Phoenix Valley, including organizing neighborhood food drives and participating in community roadside clean-up efforts. With an MBA from Arizona State University, and previous professional experience in the Customer Service/Relationship Management fields, Keith believes that the experience is equally important as the end result.
Driven by a passion to promote fair housing and diversity, in 2023 Keith earned the National Association of REALTORS® “At Home With Diversity” certification. In addition, Keith currently serves on the Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS® (NAAR) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee. As a proud member of the Best Flagstaff Homes Realty family, Keith carries the values of hard work, integrity, reliability, and outstanding client service into everything he does.
When Keith isn’t making homeownership dreams come true for his clients, he enjoys going to his children’s soccer games and various other school activities, as well as the beautiful Flagstaff hiking trails and scenery.
Jerome Naleski
Serving the real estate community since 2003, Jerome is a fourth generation Flagstaff native. He has been married to Jill for 23 years and has 2 teenage daughters, Georgia & Grace. He is very active in the community and is currently the School Board President at Flagstaff Junior Academy and is a volunteer coach for the 3x running State champion mountain bike team at Flagstaff High School.
In the past he was the 2010 Board President for the Northern Arizona Association of Realtors and is a graduate of the Flagstaff Leadership program. For fun he rides mountain bikes, camps and travels supporting his family with all their extra-curricular activities. Jerome is constantly looking for opportunities to learn, grow and continue his real estate education.
NICOLA SARN
Nicola loves dancing in the rain, grocery stores, and exploring wherever her feet take her. She enjoys laughing often, being real and funny, her close-knit family, trying new foods, and playing with her daughter. She treasures friends who feel like family and family who feel like friends.
Working in Flagstaff and the Verde Valley—including Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and surrounding areas—Nicola has deep roots in Sedona, where her grandparents founded Verde Valley School in 1946. Though born in Phoenix, she has lived across the U.S. and abroad in places like New York, Georgia, California, France, Egypt, and Turkey. In 2016, she returned to Northern Arizona to raise her daughter and grow her career.
With eight years of experience in education at institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, NYU, and NAU, as well as teaching internationally, Nicola brings a unique perspective to real estate. Her deep local ties and experience with relocation make her an exceptional guide for both first-time buyers and investors.
Explore her rental data analyzer on Nicola’s Website. Clients praise her integrity, honesty, and commitment to quality service.
ERIC DAVIS
Eric Davis is Co-Owner and Managing Broker for Best Flagstaff Homes Realty. He has lived his entire life in Flagstaff. He started his professional career working for New England Business Services, Inc. NEBS. During his 15 year career there Eric obtained his degree in Business Management and was a Corporate Trainer. Desiring a change, Eric made the decision to pursue real estate and obtained his license in November 2004. Together with Jessica Garard they formed Best Flagstaff Homes Realty in the summer of 2021.
Eric is a Certified Negotiations Expert (CNE). He has developed a passion for navigating the ever changing world of real estate for his Buyers and Sellers. His passions outside of real estate involve spending time with his wife, four kids and granddaughter. He is obsessed with riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, especially on the many scenic highways in Arizona, Utah and Colorado. Make sure to ask him about his epic motorcycle trip with his wife Lori to Yellowstone and Glacier National parks in 2023. He also enjoys camping, hunting, and fishing.
Volunteering is one of the many ways Eric loves to give back to his community. He was one of the first citizens to serve as a commissioner on the Housing Commission with the City of Flagstaff. He is very passionate about donating blood and sponsors four blood drives a year for Vitalant, the main supplier of blood for our mountain town.
JESSICA GARARD
DESIGNATED BROKER for Best Flagstaff Homes. Jessica Garard is a Flagstaff native, an NAU graduate, and has always called Flagstaff home. She has loved her career as a REALTOR® since 2006, helping buyers and sellers navigate through the Flagstaff real estate market. Jessica and Eric teamed up in 2009 and formed a great team. She is excited to evolve that into the best locally owned brokerage in Flagstaff.
Jessica prides herself on being a knowledgeable, trustworthy source in the Flagstaff market. Her favorite parts of selling real estate are the lifelong relationships she has made. Jessica is a Designated Broker, Graduate, REALTOR® Institute, Accredited Buyer Representative®, and has been inducted as a member of the Master of Real Estate Society. She has served as President of Northern Arizona Association of REALTORS® and other Board of Director positions; and she is also a member of the Professional Standards Committee for the Arizona Association of REALTORS®.
Jessica enjoys exploring Flagstaff on the numerous running trails throughout town. The rest of Jessica’s time is spent with her husband and son enjoying all that Northern Arizona has to offer.
LINDA KIEHNE
Linda is a real estate entrepreneur and associate broker who is passionate about helping others achieve their real estate objectives – be it buying a first home, vacation home, or an investment property, or selling to upsize, downsize or relocate.
Her focus is not only on achieving the end objective but also on delivering an excellent experience. She is dedicated to ensuring each client gets the attention they deserve while developing long-term relationships that will outlast any single transaction.
Linda is an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) and Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) with over 28 years of personal and professional real estate investing experience.
Linda also received her real estate Broker License in 2019 and holds the Certified New Home Specialist (CNHS) and Residential Construction Certified (RCC) designations which reflect her dedication to continuous improvement and education.
ARIN WHEELER
Arin is an Arizona native and long time Flagstaff resident and business owner. She moved to Northern Arizona in 1997 residing in both Flagstaff and Williams. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from NAU in 2005 with a degree in Biology and Psychology. Arin was an early childhood educator and preschool owner in Flagstaff from 2001-2020. After nearly twenty years of serving Flagstaff families and leading childhood adventures, Arin decided to make a career change and become a REALTOR®️️.
Arin is passionate about real estate and the power that home ownership brings to people, as well as its ability to be an incredible investment tool. After participating in numerous real estate transactions personally it was obvious that becoming a REALTOR ®️️ was an inevitable part of her future. Arin became a REALTOR ®️️ in 2021, and has had a driven and successful start. She is motivated to help people define and achieve their goals while providing exceptional service.
Arin was awarded “Rookie of The Year 2022” by the Northern Arizona Association of Realtors. She serves on the MLS committee for Northern Arizona Association of Realtors and is the co-chair for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee.
When Arin is not working, she is playing hard. Arin has been a roller derby skater with High Altitude Roller Derby for nearly 7 years. Pre-pandemic she traveled the country competing, hitting hard, getting hit even harder, falling down and getting back up!. Outside of derby, she can be found on the mountain bike trails, cross country skiing, paddle boarding, camping, finding creatures in nature and just being outdoors with her family, friends and two French Bulldogs.