About Arizona Collective
A team of experienced real estate professionals serving the Phoenix metro area — combining decades of expertise, local market knowledge, and a genuine commitment to every client we represent.
Our Mission
Arizona Collective Real Estate Group was built on a simple premise: every client deserves honest counsel, strategic guidance, and a team that works as hard for them as they would for themselves.
Operating under Keller Williams Integrity First Realty, we bring boutique-level attention and major-market expertise to buyers, sellers, investors, and relocating families across the Phoenix metro area.
The Team
Founding Partner
Licensed Realtor · Keller Williams Integrity First Realty
Rick Thram is a full-time licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Integrity First Realty in Gilbert, Arizona, with 34 years of experience serving home buyers, sellers, and investors. Over the course of his career, Rick has successfully closed more than 900 real estate transactions, representing over $250 million in total sales volume. His disciplined pricing and negotiation strategies have resulted in a 99.7% average list-to-sale price.
Rick is also a licensed Realtor in Minnesota where he serves as a Senior Partner of The Norwood Group of Edina Realty, a highly experienced team with a combined 60 years of real estate sales experience. In this leadership role, Rick helps guide strategy, pricing, and client representation across a wide range of residential and commercial transactions.
Rick is focused on serving in residential real estate sales in Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Queen Creek, Arizona. He also brings 14 years of commercial real estate experience, having sold dozens of commercial properties and businesses. His combined residential, commercial, and leadership background provides clients with informed guidance, steady leadership, and trusted results.
Partner & Lead Agent
Licensed Realtor · Keller Williams Integrity First Realty
Alex Hernandez brings a client-first philosophy and sharp market instincts to every transaction. As a partner at Arizona Collective Real Estate Group, Alex specializes in buyer and seller representation across the East Valley and greater Phoenix metro — with particular expertise in first-time homebuyers, relocation clients, and investment property acquisition.
Known for clear communication and tenacious negotiation, Alex ensures every client feels informed and supported at every step — from initial consultation through closing day and beyond. Whether you're searching for your first home, upgrading to your forever home, or building an investment portfolio, Alex delivers results with genuine care.
Agent
Licensed Realtor · Keller Williams Integrity First Realty
Parker Schmeichel is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Integrity First Realty, bringing energy, dedication, and a deep commitment to client service to every transaction. A proud member of the Arizona Collective Real Estate Group, Parker specializes in residential sales across the greater Phoenix metro area — working closely with buyers, sellers, and investors to achieve their real estate goals.
Parker's approach is built on responsiveness, integrity, and a genuine desire to see clients succeed. Whether guiding a first-time buyer through the process or helping a seller maximize their return, Parker delivers thoughtful counsel and tireless effort at every stage. His local market knowledge, combined with the support of an experienced team, ensures clients always have an informed advocate in their corner.
Our Brokerage
Arizona Collective Real Estate Group operates under Keller Williams Integrity First Realty, one of the most respected brokerages in the Phoenix metro. The Keller Williams platform provides our team with industry-leading tools, market data, and a national network — combined with the boutique, relationship-driven service our clients expect.
When you work with Arizona Collective, you get the best of both worlds: the resources of a major national brokerage and the personal attention of a dedicated local team that genuinely cares about your outcome.
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