RETSY tops $1 billion in 2026 sales by June 1

Arizona luxury brokerage RETSY said it crossed $1 billion in sales volume by June 1, reaching the milestone two months earlier than in 2025. The Scottsdale-based firm says the pace underscores its growth as an independent player in a consolidating luxury real estate market. Why it matters: - RETSY reached a major annual sales benchmark earlier than last year, signaling faster growth in Arizona’s luxury housing market. - The milestone adds momentum to RETSY’s position as an independent brokerage in an industry where consolidation is common. - RETSY said the pace reflects continued demand in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix and nearby luxury markets. What happened: - RETSY announced on June 12 that it surpassed $1 billion in 2026 sales volume as of June 1. - The Scottsdale-based brokerage hit the mark about two months earlier than it did in 2025, when it crossed $1 billion on July 31. - RETSY is Arizona’s exclusive Forbes Global Properties brokerage. - The firm was founded in October 2020. The details: - RETSY said it surpassed $5 billion in total sales volume during its first five years in business. - In 2025, RETSY closed $1.589 billion in sales volume across 1,131 transactions. - The company said its model centers on recruiting experienced agents, giving them marketing and technology support, and preserving a culture of entrepreneurship and collaboration. - RETSY said that approach has helped it scale without sacrificing brand identity or service quality. - The firm said it combines local market expertise with the global reach of Forbes Global Properties. - RETSY says its platform is built to serve elite agents and luxury buyers and sellers. - The company’s about section says RETSY has surpassed over $7 billion in closed volume since founding. - RETSY said it provides advanced marketing, in-house support and data-driven tools to agents and clients. - RETSY’s service area includes Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix and surrounding communities. - RETSY says it reaches millions of luxury buyers worldwide through the Forbes Global Properties network. - More information is available at RETSY.com . Between the lines: - Chris Morrison, Founding Partner of RETSY, framed independence as a competitive advantage because it allows the firm to move quickly and protect its culture. - Morrison said RETSY’s structure gives top agents and clients a level of partnership not available everywhere else. - The company’s message positions independence as a differentiator at a time when many brokerages are consolidating. What’s next: - RETSY is likely to keep pressing its recruiting, technology and marketing strategy as it pursues another record year. - The firm’s next test will be whether it can sustain the accelerated sales pace through the rest of 2026. - Continued demand in Arizona’s luxury segment will remain a key factor in whether RETSY builds on this momentum. The bottom line: - RETSY is growing faster than it did a year ago, and the brokerage is using that pace to reinforce its pitch that independence can win in luxury real estate.