In real estate, most people remember the rate… but I remember the feeling.
Back in 1979, when interest rates climbed as high as 17%, I watched good people—buyers and sellers—try to make smart decisions in a market that felt stacked against them. That was a significant moment for me, because it made one thing crystal clear: when the stakes are high, people don’t just need a transaction… they need someone steady in their corner.
My name is Trees Friend, and I’m an Arizona real estate professional with HomeSmart, LLC (License #SA625816000). I’ve been doing this long enough to know that buying or selling a home isn’t just paperwork—it’s timing, emotions, and big-life choices all wrapped together. That’s why I’m a “low volume, high service” agent: I keep my business intentionally personal so my clients feel supported, informed, and protected every step of the way.
Before I returned to real estate full-time, I spent 30+ years building and leading large organizations in the telephone business, eventually retiring in 2010—and those years shaped how I serve clients today: clear communication, disciplined follow-through, and calm decision-making when things get noisy.
These days, I help buyers and sellers across communities like Scottsdale, Phoenix, Cave Creek, Anthem, and Munds Park—and I’m proud that much of my business comes from repeat clients and referrals. I’ve also personally owned 15+ homes, so I understand the process not just professionally, but personally—what it’s like to weigh the trade-offs, worry about the “what ifs,” and hope you’re choosing the right fit.
If you’re looking for an agent who treats your goals like they matter (because they do), I’d be honored to help you find the right next step—and negotiate it with care.
