Sarah Gates – Realtor & Team Leader
As a native of Scottsdale, Arizona, Sarah is right at home in the warm desert. After attending the University of Northern Colorado and double majoring in Theater Arts/Dance and Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology she returned to Arizona to pursue her love of teaching dance to high school students. Upon returning to Arizona, she attended Arizona State University to obtain her teaching certification and then began teaching at Mesa High where she taught dance for 9 years. While teaching, Sarah also earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.
While teaching dance is a passion, Sarah also became interested in real estate and practiced both careers for a couple years in a part time capacity. Although she has a profound love of both teaching and performing arts, Sarah left teaching in order to focus her efforts on a full time real estate career as well as her children.
Sarah is an outgoing person who truly cares about people and their success- the attributes of a teacher. It is this passion for people and teaching that helps her guide clients through the home buying and selling process, and makes them comfortable enough to ask all the questions they need. Gaining information is an important part of understanding real estate, and Sarah enjoys educating her clients about the market.
Sarah currently resides in Gilbert with her husband, daughter, son, and 2 dogs and a cat. She is passionate about education and has served on many PTO & Booster organizations in her children’s schools over the years. In her free time she enjoys traveling, scuba diving, boating, snow boarding, live music, pilates and spending lots of time making memories with family and friends.
Michelle Jacoby – Realtor
With over 35 years of calling Arizona home, Michelle brings a deep understanding and appreciation for the local community. A proud graduate of Arizona State University, her journey has taken her from a successful career as a reporter and editor at a leading Arizona newspaper, to over 15 years of entrepreneurship in content marketing.
Real estate runs in her veins—her father was a successful residential and commercial real estate agent, and her mother was a seasoned mortgage loan underwriter. So it’s no surprise Michelle developed a passion for helping people find their perfect home.
These days, Michelle lives in Gilbert with her husband and their rescue dog and cat. Their daughter may have flown the nest, but she’s still close to their hearts.
Michelle is all about making meaningful connections with her clients, and believes that finding your dream home should be an enjoyable and stress-free experience. While she’s serious about delivering results, she always aims to bring a little fun and personality to the process.
Whether you’re buying your first home or looking to sell, Michelle is ready to guide you through every step with dedication, expertise and a smile.
Janet Lange – Licensed Transaction Coordinator & Client Concierge
Janet became an integral part of the Sarah Gates Real Estate Group in 2017, serving as the Transaction Coordinator and Client Concierge. Working behind the scenes, she manages all of the team’s files and processes, ensuring seamless closings and maintaining the team’s constant communication with our clients.
With 40 years of experience in the administrative field, Janet began her career as a file clerk and fill-in secretary at a real estate company in Tucson, AZ, back when MLS listings were on paper and had to be filed in binders daily.
Janet now lives in Chandler with her husband and their three dogs. As empty nesters, she and her husband cherish spending time with their beloved dogs, who are an important part of their lives.