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The Arizona Seller's Guide

Selling a home in Arizona, start to close.

Five chapters on the things that actually move a sale — pricing strategy, prep that pays off, marketing, negotiation, and what to expect at closing.

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By Caleb Lehmann, REALTOR®Licensed in AZ & ID · [Brokerage] · Lic. #[add] · Full bio →
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[Month 2026]

Selling well isn't about doing more — it's about doing the right things in the right order. The first three weeks on the market matter disproportionately. The work below is mostly about making those three weeks count.

Below is the path. Read in order, or jump to where you are.

Chapter 1

Pricing your home

How a real CMA is built, what the market is signaling, and the strategic difference between pricing for the search versus pricing for the close.

Read → Chapter 2

Preparing your home

What actually pays off before listing — and what doesn't. Arizona-specific notes on curb appeal, pools, and landscaping in summer.

Read → Chapter 3

Marketing & listing

Photography, video, MLS exposure, syndication, open houses, and managing showings in 110-degree heat.

Read → Chapter 4

Offers & negotiation

Reading offers beyond the price, multiple-offer strategy, counters, and the inspection-period negotiation that often matters more than the original offer.

Read → Chapter 5

Closing as a seller

Seller costs, prorations, the title-and-escrow process, possession, and moving out cleanly.

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Common seller questions

What does it cost to sell a home in Arizona?
Seller costs typically include real estate commission, title and escrow fees, transfer fees, prorated property taxes, HOA transfer fees if applicable, and any agreed-upon repairs or credits to the buyer. The total varies but commonly lands in the 6–8% range of the sale price. More in Chapter 5 →
What's the best time of year to sell in the Valley?
Spring (roughly February through May) tends to see the most buyer activity, partly driven by snowbird interest. Summer is slower for shopping but still produces serious buyers. Fall picks back up. Winter is steady. The best time is when your home is genuinely ready — a well-prepared home in any season outperforms an unprepared one in spring.
Should I make repairs before listing?
It depends on what they are. Safety, system, and structural issues are usually worth handling — buyers find them in inspection and the negotiation costs more than the repair would. Cosmetic updates often pay off; expensive renovations rarely return their cost. More in Chapter 2 →
How long does it take to sell?
Days-on-market varies widely by neighborhood and price tier. The Valley Guide shows current DOM ranges by neighborhood. Well-priced, well-prepared homes typically attract their strongest offers in the first two to three weeks.
Do I have to make seller disclosures?
Yes — Arizona uses the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS), where you disclose material facts you know about the property. Disclose fully and honestly; nondisclosure of known material facts creates real legal exposure.

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