Phoenix, AZ real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
Phoenix is big, sunny and spread out, and every part of the Valley prices differently. An AXEN agent who works here knows which streets hold value, which HOAs are strict, and what summer does to a house.
Buying a home in Phoenix: what to know
The steps are the same everywhere. These are the Arizona and Phoenix details that trip people up.
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Use your inspection period. The standard Arizona contract gives buyers 10 days to inspect unless you agree to something else. Book the inspector the day your offer is accepted.
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Check the A/C and the pool. Air conditioning is the most expensive system in a Phoenix home. Ask its age, and get a separate pool inspection if there is one.
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Ask about solar. If the panels are leased, the lease moves to you. Read the terms before you close.
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Read the HOA rules. Many Valley neighborhoods have an HOA. Check the fees, rules and any special assessments.
Selling a home in Phoenix
Price for the season
Winter brings visitors and second-home buyers. Your agent will time the launch and price to the current comps.
Fill out the SPDS
Arizona sellers use the Seller Property Disclosure Statement. Be complete; it protects you.
No transfer tax
Arizona does not charge a transfer tax on home sales. Your closing costs come from title, escrow and your agreed agent fees.
Phoenix real estate questions
Is there a transfer tax when you sell a house in Arizona?
No. Arizona does not charge a real estate transfer tax. Sellers still pay title, escrow and other closing costs they agree to.
How long is the inspection period in Arizona?
The standard Arizona resale contract gives the buyer 10 days to inspect, unless the buyer and seller agree to a different number of days.
Who handles the closing in Phoenix?
A title and escrow company holds the money, prepares the closing papers and records the deed with Maricopa County.
Does it cost anything to talk to an AXEN agent in Phoenix?
No. Talking with an AXEN agent about buying or selling in Phoenix is free.