Laurie Johnson

Your brokerage, running as well behind the scenes as out front.

I'm the Designated Broker for Keller Williams Arizona Realty and Director of Operations for The Kristan Cole Network in Scottsdale. With over 15 years in Arizona real estate and a prior career as a legal professional, I specialize in brokerage operations, compliance, and agent systems. Today, I provide the strategic infrastructure and regulatory oversight that helps agents and expansion teams scale across Phoenix, Goodyear, and Tempe.

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Laurie Johnson
Laurie Johnson
Designated Broker
Kristan Cole Network
Markets
Arizona
Specialties
Agent RecruitingBrokerage Operations
17
in brokerage operations supporting agents
7years
as a Designated Broker
16
as a paralegal and office manager before real estate

Experience

  1. 2023 — Present
    Designated Broker

    Keller Williams Arizona Realty

    Serves as the lead regulatory and operational authority, overseeing agent compliance and production for one of the largest Keller Williams offices in Arizona.

    Designated Broker for major Arizona market center.

  2. 2022 — Present
    Director of Operations

    The Kristan Cole Network

    Leads administrative and transaction systems for a top-tier national real estate network, ensuring operational excellence across multiple market platforms.

    Operational leader for high-volume national expansion team.

  3. 2023 — 2025
    Designated Broker

    Keller Williams Realty Elite in Goodyear

    Managed brokerage operations and agent oversight for the Goodyear market center, focusing on regulatory adherence and professional standards.

  4. 2020 — 2022
    Associate Broker | REALTOR®

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

    Represented buyers and sellers in the Payson market, leveraging deep local knowledge and brokerage expertise.

  5. 2017 — 2019
    Managing Broker

    Redfin

    Led brokerage operations in the Tempe market, managing agent teams and scaling consumer-centric real estate services.

  6. 1993 — 2009
    Paralegal/Office Manager

    Yearin Law Offices, PLC

    Managed office operations and legal support for a Scottsdale law group for over 15 years, building the compliance and administrative foundation for a future real estate career.