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The complete home buyers guide

Buyer’s Guide

The Complete Guide to Buying a Home in Arizona

Whether it’s your first or your fifth real estate purchase, the task of buying a home can be overwhelming — the massive amount of information online can be confusing, outdated and in many cases downright inaccurate. Additionally, laws and customs in one state are often not the same when purchasing a home in another community or state.

In addition to offering you my experience and expert advice as a Buyer’s Agent, this buyers guide offers valuable resources to help you navigate the process of purchasing a home in Quail Creek and the Green Valley area:

Out-of-State Buyers

Out-of-State Buyers

Buying a home remotely, or without viewing it in person before making an offer, isn’t as uncommon as you think.
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Working With A Buyer's Agent

Working with a Buyers Agent

As an experienced Buyer’s Agent, I’ll guide you through the entire home buying process.
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Real Estate Commissions in Arizona

Buyer Agent Commissions

Learn how buyer-agent commissions work, why buyers sign an agreement and how sellers typically pay the compensation at closing.
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Introduction to Loan Options

Mortgages & Financing

The kind of mortgage you choose has a big impact on how much you end up paying for your new home.
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Getting Pre-Qualified for a Home Loan

Getting Pre-Qualified

Before you begin shopping for a home, you’ll need to meet with a lender to get pre-qualified.
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Shopping for a Home

Shopping for a Home

A Buyer’s Agent offers the convenience of working with one agent who learns your needs and criteria.
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Deciding How Much to Offer

Deciding How Much to Offer

There are many factors to consider when deciding how much to offer on a home.
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Making an Offer on a Home

Making an Offer

It’s important to be ready when you’ve finally found the home you wish to purchase; here is a brief list of information and documents you’ll need.
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Escrow: Once your offer is accepted

Escrow: Your offer is Accepted

Escrow begins once the offer is agreed upon and signed by all parties, and earnest money is deposited.
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The Home Inspection

Home Inspection

The home inspection is the best way to avoid unpleasant surprises before you buy.
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Real Estate Appraisal

Appraisal

Your lender will order an appraisal to determine the home’s fair market value.
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Guide to Home Buyer's Closing Costs

Closing Costs

Here’s a guide to closing costs and other fees you can expect to pay when buying a home.
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Final Walkthrough and Closing

Closing Escrow

There are several steps to finalizing the purchase and closing escrow, including your final walkthrough.
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"Moving to a different state can be somewhat overwhelming. We found Russ’s website and knew we needed to see him in person. We were not disappointed. He is extremely professional and being an out of state buyer, we definitely needed a Realtor we could count on. He was so helpful in finding the right house for us that it didn’t take long to make an informed decision. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Thanks, Russ for making this a great experience from beginning to closing."
- Dianne C., Quail Creek
"We had a great experience working with Russ Fortuno. After having a less than ideal experience with another real estate agent, we chose Russ to sell our home. We were very happy with his knowledge of the real estate market in our community of Quail Creek. He was very professional, and he never gave us unrealistic expectations. Russ was attentive to detail whether it be answering all our questions or having our house look perfect for photos. He was there for us until our house closed and we could not be more thankful for all his help and expertise."
- Sandra M., Quail Creek
"Great Experience, and Russ provided the “right” support when I needed it most. Russ knew the market well and was very responsive. He did a great job of staging, put together an exceptional photo portfolio and excelled at marketing the property. Very appreciative of the great effort and support he provided, and would definitely recommend him for others."
- Tony H., Quail Creek
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Russ Fortuno, Associate Broker

I'm a Southern Arizona native and Quail Creek resident. Whether you’re buying or selling a home in Quail Creek, you’ll experience unsurpassed service and professionalism at all stages of your real estate transaction. I welcome the opportunity to assist in your next home sale or purchase.
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Tierra Antigua Realty

18745 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Ste. A105
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 333-0446
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