Your Arizona Property AgentReal Estate Specialists

We service the entire Phoenix Metro area, including Maricopa and Pinal counties. Some cities include all areas of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Maricopa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Laveen, Ahwatukee, Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, Sun Lakes, Sun City, Cave Creek, Surprise, Anthem, and more! We also have experience with cabins and homes up north – for example Cottonwood, Prescott, Sedona, and Payson areas.

We also can refer you to another great RE/MAX agent if you are out of the areas we service!

Deal history matters. Many years in the business, hundreds of successful transactions and staying up to date on the current ever-changing market is crucial. Being professional, likable, caring, and an excellent communicator and negotiator matter. Local experience matters. I am an Arizona native and know the surrounding cities, neighborhoods, schools, shopping / dining options, and market trends that make each community unique – and we care about helping you make the right choice for your family, or good investment for your portfolio.

But in the big picture, people work with people they LIKE – so let’s hop on the phone and have a chat to see if our personalities align!

The Phoenix Metro area is massive, comprising of many cities that nearly all touch. Being a Phoenix Native, I have experience in nearly all areas and it’s best we have a chat to discuss what your goals are for your ideal home. Some people may be driven by a great school district, while others may want to be close to particular amenities and attractions. Some people may want to move into an Active adult community and others may want to live on a golf course, or have a horse property. We also have many neat downtown areas that offer different vibes in Old Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and Glendale. This may be a driving factor for some, whereas living further out and having more quiet and privacy may be more what you’re interested in. Let’s talk!

Great question! In August 2024, the rules for compensation paid to Realtors changed country-wide. It is now required for Buyers agents to have a client sign a Buyer broker agreement, and I will make sure to negotiate my compensation to be paid by the Seller, so you don’t have additional fees out-of-pocket for that. I can explain this more when we chat.

Great question! Arizona is currently the ONLY state where licensees are permitted to create all real estate documents, so we don’t use attorneys here to draft them. This will save you money, not having to hire one, but selecting a good agent is key – as you want someone who has a lot of experience with this. A standard transaction has roughly 26 different documents and disclosures, so rest assured you’ll be in great hands with us.

The first step is chatting with a great Lender and getting pre-approved for a mortgage. As Pre-approval payments are inclusive of principle, interest, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and HOA. This approval amount helps us determine a house price you not only can quality for, but a mortgage payment you are comfortable with. I can connect you with trusted local lenders that we have worked with before to make the process smooth and as stress-free as possible.

Keep in mind a prequalification letter lasts for four months, so we have plenty of time to find the right home. If there are certain areas in your credit that need a bit of improvement so you are able to qualify for a lower interest rate or program, the lender will give you tips and work with you on that before we start house shopping.

When we find a home you love, we write an offer and if accepted you put down “Earnest money”, which is a good faith deposit held by a Title/Escrow company while we go through the process of inspections to make sure you want to stick with the home. This amount is usually around 1% of the home price. If you decide to stick with the home, this amount can go towards your down payment, closing costs, or in the case of a VA 0% down buyer, it can even be refunded.

Other costs up front include paying for a professional home inspection if you choose to have one, and the Appraisal fee, if you are doing bank financing. Home inspections are explained further below.

As far as the down payment – Most buyers put down 3–5%, and some loan programs offer low or even zero-down options. VA buyers have a 0% down option. If you put down 20%, you avoid paying PMI (Private mortgage insurance), which significantly lowers your payment. I’ll help you explore what works best for your financial goals.

You also have “closing costs”, mentioned further below. Compensation paid to me as your Agent will be negotiated to be paid by the Seller.

Yes! Arizona offers several programs to help with down payments and closing costs. I’ll explain the basics of available options, and refer you to a great Lender to help determine what you qualify for, and what the monthly payments will be.

Closing costs are typically 2–3% of the purchase price. They usually include loan fees, title insurance, escrow costs, and prepaid interest. Sometimes, sellers may agree to help cover part or even ALL of these—something I’ll help you negotiate.

The first payment is due based on what closing date we negotiate in the offer. You can get up to (nearly) 2 months without a mortgage payment if we close in the beginning of a month. For example – if we were to close on January 2nd, you get the rest of January and all of February with no payment, and your first payment is due March 1st. Alternatively if we close January 29th, you still get the rest of January and all of February with no payment, and the first payment is due March 1st. It’s generally advisable to close in the beginning of a month so you get more time without your first payment being due.

In Arizona, we have a 10 day inspection period after contract acceptance to fully access the home we are interested in. A professional home inspection is not required, but highly advisable. The home inspector usually spends a few hours carefully inspecting every aspect of the home, prepares a detailed report stating all the issues he found, then we meet with him in person to discuss and ask any and all questions. The review portion takes about 30 to 45 minutes, and we both receive a copy of the full report. If you are not local, I will meet the inspector and discuss, and we can even do a video chat if you prefer.

Sometimes if an inspector finds some kind of issue that we want more info on, we can have specific inspectors visit the property, like a professional roofer, HVAC company, plumber, etc., during our inspection period. If too many issues are found, we have the right to cancel and get your earnest money back, and we also have the opportunity to ask the seller to remedy the items or offer a credit in lieu of repairs, which we will guide you on and negotiate in your best interest. Of course we can connect you with trusted local inspectors to help us make sure the home is a solid investment.

Absolutely! Many of our clients house shop when not local. We offer virtual tours, video walkthroughs, neighborhood videos, and are experts on most areas (being Arizona natives and doing a high volume of business), so can give great advice and are great local allies. We have worked with many buyers while they are abroad, and do our best to make the transaction low-stress and convenient.

Arizona has relatively low property taxes compared to many states. Taxes are based on your homes assessed value and paid twice a year, in arrears (meaning you get charged months afterwards). Each city and community have different property taxes and are listed on the MLS sheet.

We service the entire Phoenix Metro area, including Maricopa and Pinal counties. Some cities include all areas of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Maricopa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Laveen, Ahwatukee, Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, Sun Lakes, Sun City, Cave Creek, Surprise, Anthem, and more! We also have experience with cabins and homes up north – for example Cottonwood, Prescott, Sedona, and Payson areas.

We also can refer you to another great RE/MAX agent if you are out of the areas we service!

Deal history matters. Many years in the business, hundreds of successful transactions and staying up to date on the current ever-changing market is crucial. Being professional, likable, caring, an excellent communicator and negotiator matter. Local experience matters. I am an Arizona native and know the surrounding cities, neighborhoods, schools, shopping / dining options, and market trends that make each community unique – and use this to successfully list your home to get you the most out of it from potential buyers and their agents.

But in the big picture, people work with people they LIKE – so let’s hop on the phone and have a chat to see if our personalities align!

Please don’t make the mistake of going by what Zillow, Realtor, Redfin, etc. say your home is worth. Those auto valuation systems are heavily flawed. After learning a bit about your home, I provide a free market analysis based on recent close by sales of comparable properties, and neighborhood trends. I’ll give you advice on the best times of the year to list, what needs to be done beforehand, and what to realistically expect based on the current market trends.

This depends on what type of property you are looking to sell. I’ll give you advice on the best times of the year to list, what needs to be done beforehand, and what to realistically expect based on the current market trends. I will give you an honest opinion if it’s in your best interest to list quickly or wait for a busier time of year to get more for your property.

This really depends on the condition of your home, and also the timeline you need to sell it in. Understandably Cash buyers are in the business to offer significantly less than you will get on the open market where your home is visible to countless eyes, but every seller’s situation is different. Happy to discuss options with you and have a large list of local cash investors who can bid on your home, netting much more in your pocket than working with a big company like Opendoor with all their overhead and large fees that add up.

Great question! Arizona is currently the ONLY state where licensees are permitted to create all real estate documents, so we don’t use attorneys here to draft them. This will save you money, not having to hire one, but selecting a good agent is key – as you want someone who has a lot of experience with this. A standard transaction has roughly 26 different documents and disclosures, so rest assured you’ll be in great hands with us.

Generally, start by decluttering, deep cleaning, and handling small repairs. Curb appeal goes a long way too! I’ll walk through your home and provide a personalized checklist to help you get top dollar. I also have handymen, cleaners, landscapers, plumbers, flooring people, granite people, roofers, AC people and more I can refer.

Yes—staging can help buyers visualize themselves living there. I offer both professional and virtual staging options to make your home stand out.

Well-priced homes typically sell within a few weeks, based on season and other factors. I’ll write a fabulous description, use professional photography, a 2D floorplan, targeted marketing, and MLS exposure (which feeds automatically to Zillow, Redfin, Realtor, etc.) to attract qualified buyers fast.

We can even do a “Coming soon” listing for up to 30 days, if you are not “quite” ready to list and still packing up and handling various things. This allows Agents only to see your listing if they have a search set up for a home with those certain parameters and can generate interest and sometimes even strong offers without ever having to go on the market.

Arizona has relatively low property taxes compared to many states. Taxes are based on your homes assessed value and paid twice a year, in arrears (meaning you get charged months afterwards). Each city and community have different property taxes.

Sellers usually pay (negotiated) agent commissions, title/escrow fees, prorated property taxes, and any agreed-upon repairs or credits given to the buyer. I’ll give you a clear idea up front so you know exactly what to expect, so there are no surprises.

It depends on the repairs. Minor fixes can increase your sale price, but not every update is worth it. I’ll advise you on what’s worth doing based on your home and market conditions. Of course, if you need anything done, I have wonderful various people have worked with that I can refer.

Before accepting an offer, I will make sure to research the agent, learn more about the buyer, and how strong their financing is, and negotiate in your best interest. Once you accept an offer, we’ll move through the buyers inspection period, negotiate any repairs or credit in lieu of repairs they are asking for, the appraisal period, and the Title company will also be in touch with what they need from you. I’ll guide you every step of the way until we reach a successful closing.

Absolutely! Everything can be done remotely. Make sure to keep your landscaping / pool services active and utilities on throughout the whole transaction though, as the buyers will need them for their inspections up to the final walk-through before closing, and the property needs to be kept in as good of condition as when the buyer first went under contract. Most documents can be handled with DocuSign, but the final docs the Title company needs will be handled with a mobile notary wherever you are.

If you have any Wi-Fi/Internet boxes that need to be returned after closing, or any other loose ends tied up, I’m happy to do that for you. I will also be checking on your home periodically and getting feedback from agents who are showing it to their buyers to make sure things are kept up and looking good. After closing, the Title company generally wires funds directly to your bank account, but can also send a check via certified mail if you prefer.