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purchase, the task of buying a home can be overwhelming — the massive amount of information online can be confusing, outdated and in many cases downright inaccurate.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
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 Buyers Agent
As an experienced Buyer’s Agent, I’ll guide you through the entire home buying process.
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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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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
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
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
There are many factors to consider when deciding how much to offer on a home.
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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: 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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Home Inspection
The home inspection is the best way to avoid unpleasant surprises before you buy.
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Appraisal
Your lender will order an appraisal to determine the home’s fair market value.
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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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Closing Escrow
There are several steps to finalizing the purchase and closing escrow, including your final walkthrough.
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