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“Best” Real Estate Agents!
Over the years, Realty Executives Arizona Territory and The Best Team have transformed into a family partnership. Together, Bev Best, Hannah Zachman, and Damien Zachman support each other to create the best possible outcome for every client across Pinetop, AZ, and the surrounding White Mountains communities. Although their experiences are different, they each have a love for the White Mountains area and are passionate about helping people find vacation homes or permanent residences in one of the many communities. View their REALTOR® profiles below to meet them!
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Bev Best – Realtor
#1 real estate agent in the White Mountains since 2019!
Beverly “Bev” Best has been helping clients successfully buy and sell real estate since 1999. In 2005, she dedicated her expertise to the White Mountain area, combining decades of industry knowledge with a deep passion for the mountain lifestyle. After nearly 30 years in the Phoenix metropolitan area, Beverly and her husband followed their hearts back to the mountains, where they now enjoy an exceptional quality of life.
Beverly has consistently been a top-producing agent on the mountain and earned the distinction of being the #1 real estate agent in the White Mountains from 2019 through 2024. Her success is driven by an in-depth understanding of the local market, neighborhood-specific knowledge, and a commitment to staying ahead of changing market trends. Seller’s value her strong negotiation and closing skills, while buyers trust her ability to identify the right opportunities at the right time.
Many of Beverly’s clients are seeking full-time mountain homes, second residences, or cabins – properties that offer both long-term value and a lifestyle rich in memories. She also works with buyers interested in vacation rental and investment properties that can be enjoyed personally while generating income. No matter what the goal is, Beverly provides expert guidance every step of the way.
Beverly is proud to partner with her daughter, Hannah Zachman, who has been an integral part of the business since 2018. Now living full-time on the mountain, Hannah and Beverly work together to deliver attentive, knowledgeable, and result-driven service. This partnership blends experience with fresh perspective, ensuring clients receive exceptional care and communication. Damien Zachman, Hannah’s husband and a licensed REALTOR®, rounds out the team with local community knowledge, a strong work ethic, and deep ties to Pinetop-Lakeside that give every client an added edge.
Whether clients are interested in purchasing a mountain home, acquiring land to build, or selling a property in a constantly evolving market, Beverly and Hannah specialize in guiding them through the process with clarity and confidence. Their strategic marketing approach and hands-on support are designed to make every transaction as seamless as possible.
If service, integrity, and consistent communication are priorities, Beverly Best is the trusted professional to call. FREE consultations are available.
Whether buying or selling, let the BEST work for you.
Hannah Zachman – Realtor
Hannah’s connection to the White Mountains is personal as much as it is professional. After falling in love with Pinetop and the surrounding communities, she and her family purchased a home in Lakeside, embracing everything the area has to offer. When she isn’t helping clients, you’ll most likely find her outdoors enjoying life with her family—whether it’s camping, boating, four-wheeling, skiing, or exploring new places. She also loves cooking, discovering local spots, and doing anything that allows her to spend quality time with her kids. That love for family and lifestyle carries into her work, helping her understand what truly matters when choosing a place to call home.
Hannah is known for her exceptional attention to detail, honest communication, and strong work ethic. Clients appreciate her responsiveness, dedication, and ability to make every step of the buying or selling process feel supported, informed, and stress-free. She takes pride in tailoring every experience to fit each client’s unique needs, whether they are relocating, investing, or finding their forever home.
Her background in window coverings and interior design also gives her a unique eye for functionality, style, and potential—an advantage her clients value when preparing a home for market or envisioning possibilities in a new space.As a proud member of Realty Executives Arizona Territory and the White Mountains Association of Realtors, Hannah is committed to serving her community with integrity, professionalism, and heart. She looks forward to helping individuals and families confidently navigate their real estate journey while embracing the lifestyle that makes Arizona’s White Mountains such a special place to live.
Damien Zachman – Realtor
Damien Zachman is a dedicated real estate professional with Realty Executives Arizona Territory and a proud member of the White Mountains Association of REALTORS®. Damien Zachman is a licensed REALTOR® and full member of The Best Team at Realty Executives Arizona Territory — bringing a strong work ethic, hands-on community experience, and a genuine passion for helping buyers and sellers find their place in the White Mountains.
After relocating to the White Mountains with his wife, Hannah, and their two children, Damien quickly fell in love with the mountain lifestyle. From the sense of community to the natural beauty of the area, he understands firsthand what makes living here so special—and he’s passionate about helping others find that same connection to the region.
If Damien looks familiar, it’s because from 2023 to 2025 he served the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside as the Collection Center Supervisor. In this role, he gained a strong understanding of how a rural town operates, the unique obstacles they face, and built strong local relationships throughout the community. That firsthand experience—combined with his local knowledge and commitment to service—gives Damien a unique perspective and added value for clients looking to buy or sell in the White Mountains.
Known for being extremely hardworking, outgoing, and highly approachable, Damien builds strong relationships through clear communication, integrity, and genuine care for his clients’ goals. Whether assisting first-time buyers, seasoned homeowners, or investors, he brings energy, dedication, and trusted support to every transaction. Damien’s growing leadership within the team, combined with the experience and mentorship of Bev and Hannah, ensures clients receive both personalized service and proven expertise—every step of the way.
When he’s not helping clients buy or sell real estate alongside his family, Damien enjoys snowboarding on the local mountain Sunrise, riding his motorcycle through the White Mountains, restoring his 1969 Chevelle, and staying active in the local community.
Bruce Best – Realtor
While Bev Best, Hannah Zachman, and Damien Zachman are the faces of our partnership, managing the day-to-day details of helping clients buy and sell homes, Bruce Best, Bev’s husband, is the backbone that keeps everything running smoothly. As a dedicated team player, Bruce assists with reviewing and interpreting inspection reports, meets contractors and tradespeople at properties, handles essential errands, opens doors, and manages countless behind-the-scenes tasks that help ensure our clients enjoy a smooth and seamless real estate experience.
Bruce’s commitment and reliability make him an indispensable part of our team. He may not always be in the spotlight, but his support, expertise, and attention to detail are the reasons our clients enjoy such a smooth, stress-free process.
Dawn Stackhouse – Licensed Transaction Coordinator
Her real estate journey began in 2016 when she became a licensed professional and joined Realty Executives Arizona Territory. In her early years, she focused on assisting renters throughout the Valley, gaining invaluable hands-on experience while managing complex transactions. By 2018, she had successfully closed multiple challenging transactions, further solidifying her expertise and dedication to excellence.
Dawn is passionate about creating an organized, efficient, and stress-free experience for both clients and agents. With her extensive background, experience, and commitment to ongoing education, she provides invaluable support throughout every stage of the transaction, making her an indispensable and highly respected member of the company.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What percentage of your clients are buyers, and what percentage are sellers?
Will you be handling everything, or will I also be working with a sales associate or administrative assistant?
What areas do you primarily work in?
How many years of experience and training do you have?
Bev Best has maintained an active Arizona real estate license since 1999, bringing more than two decades of experience and deep market knowledge to every transaction. Hannah Zachman began working alongside Bev in Fall 2018 and earned her Arizona real estate license in Spring 2022, after several years of hands-on, full-time training within the business.
Together, they have completed extensive ongoing education in areas including real estate contracts, the mortgage process, negotiation, and marketing strategies. Bev’s performance and expertise have consistently placed her among the top professionals in the region. She was the #1 agent in the White Mountains from 2019 through 2024 and has earned multiple elite distinctions, including President’s Circle, Top 1% Company-Wide, and a Multi-Million Dollar Producer.
Damien Zachman joined the team as a licensed REALTOR® and brings hands-on local knowledge, community relationships built through years of service in Pinetop-Lakeside, and an active commitment to ongoing real estate education. Together, the team offers clients decades of combined expertise and a full-service, always-available approach.
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Do you offer rental properties or property management services?
Can you help me find a rental home?
Do you manage vacation rentals or Airbnb properties?
Does The Best Team specialize in residential real estate?
Yes. Residential real estate is at the heart of what we do. We work with buyers and sellers throughout the White Mountains, representing everything from primary residences and mountain cabins to second homes, vacation properties, condos and townhomes, land, and luxury estates.
For buyers, we help with much more than simply finding a home. We provide local insight into communities and neighborhoods, evaluate properties and pricing, prepare and negotiate offers, and guide our clients through inspections, appraisals, financing, and closing.
For sellers, we help determine the right pricing and positioning strategy, prepare and professionally market the property, manage showings and feedback, evaluate and negotiate offers, and oversee the many details that arise from listing through closing.
Our goal is to make the entire process as organized and straightforward as possible while providing the local knowledge, communication, and hands-on guidance our clients need along the way.
Can The Best Team help me buy or sell a vacation home?
Absolutely. Vacation homes and second homes are a big part of the White Mountains real estate market and an area we know well. These properties often come with different considerations than a primary residence, and we help our clients look beyond the home itself to consider location, community amenities, seasonal accessibility, maintenance, HOA requirements, rental considerations, and how they plan to use the property.
Whether you’re looking for a cozy mountain getaway, a low-maintenance condo or townhome, a cabin in the pines, or a luxury second home, we can help you compare communities and properties to find the right fit. When it’s time to sell, we understand how to position and market vacation properties to appeal to the buyers specifically searching for the White Mountains lifestyle.
What can I expect when working with The Best Team on a residential or vacation-property transaction?
You can expect knowledgeable local guidance, consistent communication, and a team that stays involved from beginning to end. We take the time to understand your goals, explain each step of the process, answer questions as they arise, and make sure you always know what’s happening and what comes next.
Whether you’re buying or selling a primary residence, vacation home, or second property, we help you navigate pricing, negotiations, inspections, appraisals, paperwork, timelines, and the many details that come with a real estate transaction. Behind the scenes, our team works together to keep everything organized and moving forward.
Most importantly, we want you to feel comfortable reaching out to us. Real estate can come with plenty of questions and unexpected situations, and we’re here to provide honest advice, local insight, and hands-on support all the way through closing.
Is The Best Team a good fit for someone buying a second home from outside the area?
Absolutely. We work with many buyers who live outside the White Mountains and may be unfamiliar with the area. Having a knowledgeable local team on your side can be especially valuable when you can’t always be here in person.
We help you understand the differences between communities, neighborhoods, property types, amenities, accessibility, and other considerations unique to owning a mountain property. We can also help narrow down properties before you make the trip, coordinate showings around your visits, and keep the transaction moving when you’re back home.
From your initial search through inspections, negotiations, paperwork, and closing, we stay closely involved and keep you informed so distance doesn’t have to make the buying process feel complicated.
What makes The Best Team different from other real estate professionals in the White Mountains?
What sets us apart is our deep knowledge of the White Mountains, extensive real estate experience, and commitment to truly personalized service. As a local team, we understand the communities, neighborhoods, and unique aspects of buying and selling property throughout the White Mountains and Navajo County.
We combine that local insight with clear communication, honest guidance, and hands-on support to help our clients make confident, informed real estate decisions every step of the way.
How does The Best Team keep clients informed throughout the buying or selling process?
Communication is one of our top priorities from the very beginning. We keep our clients informed throughout every stage of the transaction, explain what’s happening and what comes next, provide timely updates, and make ourselves available to answer questions along the way. Our goal is to make sure our clients always feel informed, prepared, and confident throughout the process.
How well does The Best Team know the White Mountains and Navajo County?
The White Mountains are more than just the area we serve, it’s our home. We specialize in communities throughout the White Mountains, giving us firsthand knowledge of local neighborhoods, property types, market conditions, and the unique considerations that come with mountain living. We use that local perspective to help buyers find the right fit and help sellers position their properties effectively in our market.
How does The Best Team market homes for sale?
We believe great marketing goes far beyond simply putting a home in the MLS. We create a customized strategy for each property that includes professional photography, floor plans, drone photography when appropriate, compelling property descriptions, custom video and digital advertising, extensive online exposure, and strategic placement across multiple real estate platforms. We also actively promote our listings through social media and our network of local real estate professionals.
Behind the scenes, we use additional digital marketing strategies and technology designed to expand a property’s reach, attract potential buyers, and keep our listings visible throughout their time on the market. Just as importantly, we continually monitor activity, showing feedback, and market conditions so we can adjust our approach when needed rather than simply listing a home and waiting for a buyer.
Can The Best Team help clients who are unfamiliar with the area?
Absolutely! As White Mountains locals, we love helping clients get to know the area and find the community that feels right for them. We can help you understand the differences between neighborhoods and communities, property types, amenities, and the unique lifestyle considerations that come with mountain living. Whether you’re relocating, searching for a second home or vacation getaway, or simply exploring the White Mountains for the first time, we’ll help you narrow down your options and find the right fit for your goals.
Does The Best Team offer personalized real estate guidance?
Absolutely. No two clients, properties, or real estate goals are exactly alike. We take the time to understand your priorities, timeline, lifestyle, and what matters most to you before offering guidance. Whether you’re buying or selling, our recommendations are tailored to your unique situation, with honest advice and local insight to help you make informed, confident decisions.
Why is local expertise important when buying or selling real estate in the White Mountains?
Real estate in the White Mountains can vary significantly from one community, and even one neighborhood to the next. Local expertise helps you understand differences in pricing, market activity, property types, amenities, HOA considerations, seasonal factors, and other details unique to mountain properties. Our firsthand knowledge of the area allows us to help buyers recognize the right fit and helps sellers understand how to position and market their property within our local market.
What should I consider when buying a vacation property in the White Mountains?
When buying a vacation property in the White Mountains, it’s important to think beyond the home itself and consider how you plan to use and enjoy it. We help our buyers evaluate factors such as location, seasonal accessibility, maintenance needs, HOA rules and amenities, proximity to recreation, and whether features like a garage, outdoor living space, or low-maintenance landscaping are important to them.
It’s also helpful to consider how often you’ll visit, whether the property may eventually become a full-time residence, and your long-term ownership goals. Every area of the White Mountains offers something a little different, so we help you compare communities and properties to find the one that best fits both your lifestyle and what you hope to get out of your mountain home.
How does The Best Team help sellers of vacation properties?
Selling a vacation or second home requires understanding what draws buyers to the White Mountains in the first place. We help sellers identify and showcase the features that make their property stand out; whether that’s a beautiful setting among the pines, National Forest access, mountain views, outdoor living spaces, community amenities, a furnished or turnkey setup, or simply a great location for enjoying everything the area has to offer.
We also use our knowledge of the local market to develop a thoughtful pricing and marketing strategy, professionally present the property, and target buyers looking specifically for a mountain getaway or second home. Throughout the listing, we monitor activity, showing feedback, competing properties, and changing market conditions so we can make informed adjustments when needed.
Can The Best Team help me find a primary residence as well as a second home?
Absolutely. We help clients find everything from full-time primary residences to vacation homes, seasonal retreats, and second homes throughout the White Mountains. Because the priorities for each can be very different, we tailor our search and guidance around how you plan to use the property.
For a primary residence, that may mean focusing more on year-round accessibility, neighborhood, commute, storage, and everyday conveniences. For a second home, priorities might include proximity to recreation, community amenities, low-maintenance living, outdoor spaces, or simply finding the perfect place to escape and enjoy the mountains.
Whatever you’re looking for, we take the time to understand your lifestyle, budget, and long-term goals so we can help you find a property and community that truly fits.
How does The Best Team help buyers compare different types of residential properties?
We start by getting to know you: your budget, lifestyle, preferred areas, must-haves, and how you plan to use the property. From there, we help you compare your options beyond simply looking at price and square footage.
Whether you’re considering a single-family home, mountain cabin, condo or townhome, luxury property, or second home, we help you evaluate factors like location, property condition, maintenance and upkeep, HOA requirements and amenities, accessibility, resale considerations, and overall lifestyle fit. We also provide local market insight to help you understand how each property compares in value.
Our goal isn’t just to help you find a home you love, it’s to help you understand what you’re buying so you can confidently choose the property that makes the most sense for you.
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