Mary Clare Archer - HomeSmart Agent

My Story: I grew up in Phoenix in a large Irish Catholic family full of relatives who made their living in real estate. My grandpa, an architect and home builder, had twelve children, some of whom grew up to be REALTORS, brokers, and architects. My dad, now a broker at an international commercial real estate company, used to be a developer. I still remember when he would take me and my siblings to look at a plot of dirt near a freeway intersection and tell us that soon it would be developed into a polished office complex.

Perhaps it’s my experience of being seeped in real estate from a young age that gives me a sense of awe of being able to own a portion of the Earth. The thought of owning part of our planet is thrilling!

I didn’t decide to enter the realm of real estate myself until after college. Before that, I enjoyed growing up in the Biltmore area, spending time with friends at Fashion Square and Tempe Marketplace, and graduating from Veritas Prep Academy. After high school, I was ready for a new adventure, so I jetted off to the University of Dallas, where I earned my BA in English, with concentrations in Spanish and Ceramics. After forming lifelong friendships during those four years and marrying the man of my dreams after we graduated, I spent a year in Ohio while my husband finished grad school. That cloudy winter (and pesky seasonal depression!) convinced me that it was time to head back to sunny Arizona!

Disillusioned by past 9-5 jobs, I wanted a flexible schedule that allowed me to focus on something entrepreneurial about which I was passionate. While looking for a place for my husband and I to live in Phoenix, I remembered how much I love real estate and decided to try my hand at the family trade!

Now, I make sure that I’m a rockstar REALTOR by attending classes to increase my market knowledge, forming relationships with other agents to hear about deals before they hit the MLS, and visiting properties for sale so that I have first-hand knowledge of the available inventory.

I would be pleased and honored to assist you on your real estate journey. I help both buyers and sellers. Although my specialty is the Biltmore Area, Arcadia, Arcadia Lite, and South Scottsdale, I’ve shown houses all over the valley, including North Scottsdale, Chandler, and even San Tan Valley.

When I’m not meeting with people or attending education classes, you can find me listening to my favorite podcasts, hosting dinner parties with my husband, trying my hand at gluten-free baking, and taking care of our son.

From me, you can expect expertise, loyalty, diligence, and hard work.

Look to me for your real estate needs!