Stephen P. Ripley Jr. is a seasoned real estate professional and business owner based in the Greater Tucson Area. He owns and operates Ripley’s Luxury Real Estate Group under Keller Williams Southern Arizona since March 2016, specializing in local luxury real estate markets like Oro Valley, Catalina Foothills, Marana, and Tucson. He emphasizes extensive knowledge of the local market and personalized, up-to-date service for buying and selling real estate. He previously owned Ripley’s Luxury Real Estate Group under RE/MAX Excalibur from 2014 to 2016.
Stephen also owns Casa Bella Properties, LLC, and Casa Bella Investors, LLC, affiliated with HomeVestors of America (“We Buy Ugly Houses®”), where he provides quick, hassle-free cash sales for homeowners wanting to sell “as is.” His approach eliminates traditional selling stress like repairs, cleaning, commissions, and surprise fees.
Stephen’s background includes real estate education at Hogan School of Real Estate and certifications such as Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Graduate Realtor Institute, Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource, Seller’s Residential Specialist, and Certified Negotiation Expert. He is active in the National Association of Realtors and local Tucson Realtor organizations. Before his real estate career, he worked as a manager at Champs Sports from 1989 to 1997.
He is known for integrity, savvy negotiating, and a commitment to exceptional client service, ranking his team among the top percentage of Tucson Realtors. Stephen operates his business alongside Michelle Ripley, his partner, who shares the same dedication to luxury real estate and client satisfaction.