Chandler, AZ real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
Chandler has master-planned neighborhoods, lake communities and 55+ living in the East Valley, most with an HOA. Heat, pools and HOA rules shape the real cost. An AXEN agent who works here helps you compare them.
Buying a home in Chandler: what to know
The steps are the same everywhere. These are the Arizona and Chandler details that trip people up.
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Use your inspection period. The standard Arizona contract gives you 10 days to inspect and back out. Book inspections the day your offer is accepted.
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Check the A/C, roof and pool. Desert heat is hard on air conditioners and roofs. If there is a pool, inspect it and the safety barrier.
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Read the HOA documents. Most neighborhoods have an HOA. Check fees, rules and any special assessments.
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Solar lease? If the panels are leased or financed, the contract may move to you. Read it first.
Selling a home in Chandler
Fill out the SPDS
Most Arizona sellers give buyers a Seller's Property Disclosure Statement. Be complete; it protects you.
Know your closing costs
Arizona has no transfer tax, just a small fee to record the deed. Escrow and title handle the closing.
Show the big systems
Buyers ask about the A/C, roof and pool. Have ages and service records ready.
Chandler real estate questions
How long is the inspection period in Arizona?
The standard Arizona purchase contract gives the buyer 10 days to inspect and back out, unless the contract says otherwise.
Is there a transfer tax in Arizona?
No. Arizona has no transfer tax, just a small fee to record the deed and affidavit.
What is an SPDS?
The Seller's Property Disclosure Statement is a form most Arizona sellers give buyers listing what they know about the home's condition.
Does it cost anything to talk to an AXEN agent in Chandler?
No. Talking with an AXEN agent about buying or selling in Chandler is free.