Russ Fortuno

(520) 333-0446

REALTOR®  |  ASSOCIATE BROKER  |  ABR®  CLHMS™ e-PRO®  SRS™  SRES®  |  MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER
Arizona License BR658088000

For more than 50 years, I’ve called Southern Arizona home.™

#1 Total Sales, Green Valley AZ (2026 YTD)
#1 Total Sales, Quail Creek, (2024, 2025, 2026)

A Lifetime of Southern Arizona Experience

For more than 50 years, Southern Arizona has been home. Born and raised in Tucson, Russ Fortuno has spent his life living, working, and building relationships throughout the region. Today, he is proud to call Green Valley home, giving his clients the unique advantage of working with a real estate professional who doesn’t just sell the community — he lives it.

As an Associate Broker with Tierra Antigua Realty, Southern Arizona’s largest locally owned real estate brokerage, Russ specializes in helping buyers and sellers throughout Green Valley, and the area’s premier active adult communities. His combination of local market knowledge, strategic marketing, and skilled negotiation has made him one of Southern Arizona’s most accomplished Realtors®.

Green Valley’s Top-Selling Real Estate Broker

With more than $200 million in career sales, Russ is the #1 selling real estate broker in Green Valley and has consistently ranked among the top-producing agents in the region. He is also one of the area’s leading listing agent, recognized for delivering exceptional marketing, professional representation, and outstanding client service.

Before entering real estate, Russ spent more than two decades in senior leadership positions with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, where he developed expertise in sales, marketing, operations, and customer service. Those business skills continue to benefit his clients today through data-driven pricing strategies, sophisticated marketing, and disciplined negotiation that help buyers and sellers achieve their goals.

Russ also understands the process from a client’s perspective. Having personally purchased and sold more than a dozen homes over the years, he appreciates both the financial and emotional decisions involved in every transaction. His approach is built on clear communication, honest advice, responsiveness, and meticulous attention to detail from the first conversation through closing.

As a Green Valley area resident, Russ offers insights that few agents can match. Whether explaining floor plans, evaluating premium lot locations, discussing community amenities, or helping clients understand the nuances of the local market, his firsthand knowledge provides a meaningful advantage for both buyers and sellers.

Professional Credentials and Personalized Service

Russ has further distinguished himself by earning several of the real estate industry’s most respected professional designations (see below). These credentials reflect his ongoing commitment to education, professionalism, and delivering the highest level of representation.

Whether you’re relocating to Green Valley, purchasing your retirement home, or preparing to sell one of your most valuable assets, Russ combines local expertise, proven results, and personalized service to make your real estate experience both successful and enjoyable.

If you’re considering buying or selling a home in the Green Valley area, Russ welcomes the opportunity to put his experience, market knowledge, and commitment to exceptional service to work for you.

Russ is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, the Arizona Association of Realtors®, the Tucson Association of Realtors®, the Green Valley/Sahuarita Association of Realtors®, and the Green Valley/Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce.

Russ’ professional designations and certifications:

Accredited Buyer’s Representative®

Russ Fortuno is an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), a designation awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council of the National Association of Realtors. The ABR® designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation — only 3 percent of Realtors nationwide have earned this distinguished credential.

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™

Russ Fortuno has earned the The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS™) designation in recognition of his experience, knowledge and expertise in selling high-end properties. Russ joins an exclusive group of real estate professionals who have completed the Institute’s training, and demonstrated proven performance in the upper tier market.

e-PRO®

Russ Fortuno is an e-PRO®, a certification awarded by the National Association of Realtors. The e-PRO® certification recognizes real estate professionals who efficiently and effectively use real estate technology to provide exceptional service to their clients.

Seller Representative Specialist™

Russ Fortuno is a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS™), a designation awarded by the Real Estate Business Institute of the National Association of Realtors. The SRS™ designation recognizes real estate professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential in professionally and ethically representing sellers.

Seniors Real Estate Specialist®

Russ Fortuno is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), a designation awarded by the Seniors Real Estate Council of the National Association of Realtors. The SRES® designation recognizes real estate professionals who specialize in the unique needs of maturing Americans when buying or selling a home, and the complexities of age-restricted communities.