We know buyers typically get a home inspection but does a seller need to get a home inspection also? The short answer is yes.  A seller may think the house is in great shape, and it may be.  However, when was the last time you had the roof checked, crawled through the attic? Since you know […]

When homeowners are ready to sell their house, how their house is presented for sale can make a big difference in how fast it sells and at what price.  When selling your home quickly, sellers need to prepare their home to appeal to as many buyers as possible.  The home you live in is not […]

What should sellers expect when they are under contract?  Sellers can expect a buyer to do one or many inspections such as a home inspection, termite inspection, roof or pool inspection. The buyer’s lender will also schedule an appraisal of the property.  Sellers need to make their house available for these inspections. This may mean gathering […]

If you are looking for a Phoenix utility list for Ahwatukee, look no further.  Here is the Complete Phoenix Utilities List. When you are ready to move you will want to contact the local utility companies, whether you are buying or selling a home.  For home buyers, you will need to determine which services you […]

  Selling a house is not an easy task even in the best of markets.  Some closing costs can be negotiated between the buyer and seller and some can not. In Arizona, some title companies “bundle” their fees within their fees into one lump sum, while others identify each charge individually. Keep in mind that a […]

You may ask, how do you sell a home to a family member?  Selling your home without an experienced real estate agent can be risky.  Oh, it sounds easy.  You agree on a price and a date to transfer ownership, then complete the sale, right?  While there are several factors to consider, you can absolutely […]

What Does a Decluttered Home Look Like?     Okay, so Realtors always tell sellers to declutter their home before the home goes on the market.  What does a decluttered home look like?  Do you really need to depersonalize your home? Do you really need to declutter all the rooms?  Let’s take a look. Instant […]

In Arizona, sellers are required to tell any “material” facts about a property. A material fact is any information that could affect a buyer’s decision to buy a property. Or, affect the amount the buyer would offer for the property.  The Arizona Association of Realtors has a Residential Seller Disclosure Advisory for sellers to complete.  […]