About Us
Meet Rainey + Jacque
Meet Jacque Weems
Jacque Weems has specialized in luxury estates, waterfront, view homes and golf communities in Sedona and the Verde Valley in Arizona since 1996. Jacque was recruited by Russ Lyon to be a founding member of the Sedona office of Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty office in 2003. Since launching the Sedona office, Jacque has been recognized as a top-producing agent every single year, regularly earning the designations of Chairman's Board and Lyon's Elite (Top 1%).
Well known in the real estate industry for her high-quality, results-driven marketing, Jacque has been honored multiple times with leadership roles and awards. She was selected by her peers to act on their behalf and represent them at the state level and in Washington, D.C. as a Sedona/Verde Valley REALTOR® Association board of director for a total of nine years and, in 2008, as their president. Pioneer Title also bestowed her with the Top 20 Award for 13 years. In 2024, Jacque was recognized as one of the Top 20 Realtors® in Sedona at the Top of the Rocks ceremony.
Jacque was recently awarded the designation of a Certified Negotiation Expert in Real Estate. Jacque is a graduate of the Arizona Association of REALTORS® Leadership Training Academy and she enjoys sharing her expertise with other agents to help them provide the highest level of care to their clients. She is also a founding member and past president of the Sedona Luxury Real Estate Professionals. Jacque has served over 800 families with their real estate and marketing needs over the past two decades. Her expertise in selling real estate, teaching real estate, title and escrow matters, and leading high-stakes negotiations has earned her the reputation as one of the best in the business in the Sedona/Verde Valley residential real estate market.
Meet Rainey Highley
Rainey Highley specializes in luxury residential real estate and vacation rental properties in Sedona and the Verde Valley in Arizona. Known for being honest, trustworthy, dedicated, and consistently going above and beyond for her past clients, Rainey strives to exceed expectations in every transaction.
Rainey’s foray into Sedona real estate began in 2018 with the purchase and renovation of a vacation rental property near Red Rock State Park. What started as a simple investment turned into Sedona’s Paradise Found, a luxury retreat that guests couldn’t help but love. From rave reviews to being selected by Airbnb as a Top 5% property, to being named the “#1 Best Villa with a Private Pool in Sedona" in 2023 and "Best Sedona Airbnb with a Hot Tub" for 2023 and 2024, and "Best Airbnb in Arizona with a Hot Tub" for 2024, Rainey’s vacation rental continues to be a go-to destination for Arizona locals and visitors alike.
In 2024, Rainey joined Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and partnered with industry veteran, Jacque Weems. Recently, Rainey was selected as the 2025 President Elect for the Sedona Luxury Real Estate Professionals. Bringing a wealth of experiences from her past life as an attorney and executive recruiter, Rainey offers a fresh perspective in the luxury real estate market. A breast cancer survivor, animal enthusiast, author, life coach, and international traveler, Rainey is passionate about the natural beauty of Sedona and loves introducing newcomers to all of the wonders that Sedona has to offer.
“In my world, the client always comes first. I am passionate about making the process of buying or selling a home a positive and enjoyable experience for all. My ultimate goal is to ensure absolute client satisfaction by upholding unwavering integrity, delivering top-notch service, and maintaining the highest standards of excellence.”