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we go above & beyond Our clients are our number one priority at Arizona Home Group. AHG is a full service team. Not only do we have multiple full service agents available to handle your needs, but also have a marketing director, listing coordinator, and transaction coordinator to ensure your buying experience has complete care and attention.
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Choose Your Agent
Pre-Qualifiy
Find Your Dream Home
Decide who you would like to represent you in this process. Have your agent explain every step of the buying experience. Determine what your need needs are and relay them to your agent.
Determine how much you can afford to spend on a home that fits your budget. Consult with a lender and get preapproved. When you are ready to make an offer, it will show the seller that you are a qualified buyer.
We will work together to narrow down your communities of interest, using a personalized portal to our Multiple Listing Service. When we have a list of “favorites” in your portal, we will tour the homes in person to see which one is the perfect fit.
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6 Inspection Contingency Period In our 10-day inspection contingency period, we will help you order a complete home inspection. We then present a request to repair letter to the seller. Depending on response, we can choose to move forward or cancel the contract and receive earnest money back.
7 Homeowner Disclosure Packet Within 5 days of opening escrow, the seller will provide their Seller Disclosure Statement and their Homeowners Insurance letter, showing any insurance claims on the property. If necessary, our inspector can verify any items that may have been disclosed.
Opening Escrow
Make An Offer
Once we have an accepted contract, we have 24 hours to deposit your earnest money into an escrow account with the Title company. The Title company will order a preliminary title report, which will show us any liens on the property.
Once you find your dream home, we will conduct a comparative market analysis so you can feel confident that your offering price reflects the current market value. We will write up the contract and terms to present the strongest offer possible.
8 Appraisal Contingency If you are obtaining a loan, your financing is contingent on an appraisal. If the home does not appraise for the contract price and the seller does not reduce the sales price, you can choose to come up with additional funds or cancel the contract and receive the earnest deposit back.
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RECORDATION & KEYS
9 Final Walk Through Three days before our scheduled close of escrow, we will conduct a final walkthrough to make sure all repairs are complete and the home is left in good condition by the seller. Then you can order homeowner’s insurance, turn on all utilities, and prepare final certified funds.
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LET OUR RAVING CLIENTS TELL YOU WHY
“John and his team are the absolute best! They ran like a well-oiled machine while guiding us through the home selling AND buying processes! Both transactions went as seamlessly as possible. We will forever be grateful for their professionalism and expertise in navigating the real estate market during this time. Thank you Arizona Home Group!”
Christine L. “John was simply superb. He knows the market. He was 100% available and has a great sense of humor, and knows and the personalities of his clients. His style was perfect for us. We were lucky to have connected with him. At the same time, his personal insights about what it means to live in Arizona really resonated with us. I suspect we will be friends of his for years to come.
Christine O. “Tiffany was absolutely amazing to work with! Definitely by far the best realtor I’ve worked with. It was like having your best friend, who just happens to be knowledgeable and experienced in real estate, helping you. I say this because this isn’t just a job for her. She genuinely cares about her clients and this shows in every interaction we had with her. She was extremely patient with us (considering we didn’t know the area at all and had trouble narrowing down what we wanted), always fast to respond via text, email or phone and always took the time to listen to what we wanted. I would absolutely work with her again and highly recommend her to others!”
Bonnie B. “Sharon is amazing! Her intervention was directly responsible for us getting our dream home when there were 6 other comparable offers. She then held our hands through a very tough mortgage process. Then, as we put our current house on the market, she worked tirelessly to make sure we got the best offer out there - even after the first buyers fell through. I think the two best things about Sharon are her incredibly deep knowledge of the process and the market, and the fact that she invariably answers her phone and texts at any time, on any day. If you’re buying or selling, I highly recommend using her! You will not be disappointed!”
David M. “My family relocated from Washington state to Arizona approximately 14 years ago. We were looking for home and had the good fortune to meet John Sposato. Knowing that we were new to the area John took it upon himself to befriend and educate us, providing vital information and tours needed to familiarize ourselves with the various residential areas of Scottsdale. Without a doubt John has gone above and beyond his obligation as a realtor. He made sure that he understood our needs and kept us educated on the trends and developments of the local market. This is precisely why our family has engaged John’s services to find us three residences in the span of 14 years. It is without hesitation that I recommend John as a premier realtor in the Arizona Market.”
Maryln H. “We worked with Sharon from Arizona Home Group in 2019 to purchase our winter getaway home. The experience was nothing short of amazing. Purchasing a home from an out of country location was daunting, to say the least. But the entire transaction worked beautifully. Sharon handled everything from her location, and all of the required paperwork and signatures were done electronically. We didn’t even have to be at the closing. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase their dream home.”
Chad S. “The Arizona Home Group has always gone beyond meeting all expectations. To creating Docs at 9 pm to make sure your bid gets in before anyone else, to giving advice regarding neighborhoods home values. Plus their resources regarding the amount of teams available (home inspection, mortgage brokers, etc.) is unprecedented. Your home buying process will be met with confidence, professionalism and a personal touch that will help ease this stressful situation of buying a home.”
Griffin T. “I need to begin by stating we are first time home buyers. We did not pick a realtor. We didn’t even know how to pick a realtor or what to look for in picking a realtor. When my wife and I decided to check out the Phoenix area as a potential place to relocate, we did some online research and just picked some places around Gilbert to check out. There was one open house we really wanted to view, this is where we met our realtor. Randomly and so fortunately. She turned out to be a godsend! Tiffany was so helpful, honest, and supportive throughout this process and was able to secure us such a fantastic deal on our new home. We had so many questions during the buying process and she was able to answer all of them without making us feel dumb. She would either have the answer off the top of her head or would find out quickly. Tiffany navigated us skillfully through a very difficult closing with ease. There are many times during this process when you feel very insecure and unsure of the way to proceed. Tiffany was there every time and was able to make us feel secure and confident in our choices. I would recommend Tiffany Chandler for her reliable communication, honesty, and realtor skills. Do not hesitate in contacting her if you want an honest, responsive realtor who will get you into the home you’ve always wanted.”
escrow flowchart Escrow receives purchase contract, earnest money deposit, lender information, HOA information, and copy of listing to open escrow.
Escrow orders preliminary title reports from the title department, requests payoff (if any), homeowners association information, etc.
Property and parties are researched by the Title Examiner. Preliminary Title Report is typed and sent to Escrow Officer, Agents, Sellers & Buyers.
Preliminary title report received by Escrow Officer and reviewed for any surprises, i.e. tax liens, judgments, unknown liens of record, discrepancies in legal description, delinquent taxes, access problems, etc.
Loan documents received by Escrow Officer and ‘works’ the file to advise Agents of funds that are needed for closing.
Buyer and Seller meet with the Escrow Officer to execute all documents.
Escrow then returns the loan package to the new Lender for review and funding. Lender funds the loan and check or wired funds are sent to escrow for processing.
Recording is authorized and documents are recorded with the county recorder. Escrow is officially closed and keys are exchanged.
ZERO COST How much will it cost to have an agent? Nothing. Seriously. Our professional representation is of no cost to you.
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PROPERTY EXPERTISE
CUSTOM HOME SEARCH We create a unique home search, tailored exclusively to your needs. Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) is the industry standard that is only available to licensed professionals. We use this system to get the most accurate, up-to-date information as well as set up alerts to know when your dream home comes on the market. This gives you an edge amongst the competition.
As experienced professionals, we know how to compare home values, study neighborhoods, configure commute time, order inspections, and consider other factors that go unchecked when emotions are high. We use our knowledge to find what you need and negotiate the best price.
ADVANTAGES OF USING A BUYER’S AGENT
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buyer’s agent zero cost How much will it cost to have an agent? Nothing. Seriously. Our professional representation is of no cost to you.
How is that possible? Because agent commission is paid for by the seller.
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new builds We represent your interests, getting everything you want out of your dream home.
property expertise We compare home values, study neighborhoods, and consider factors that may go unchecked.
trusted advisor We are your advocate, negotiator, and guide, every step of the way.
custom home search We create a unique home search, tailored exclusively to your needs with the most accurate, up-to-date information.
market knowledge We are experts on local and national market trends. It’s our duty to make you aware of any factors that could affect your purchase. This gives you an edge in all of your decisions.
COMMUNICATION • Keep you informed at all times • Daily updates on customized home search • Accompany you to open houses, new home builds, and private showings
• Keep you informed of all dates and deadlines throughout the process • Receive & deliver documents in a timely manner
• Always available by phone, email or text
EDUCATION • Provide a comparative market analysis and recommend an appropriate offer price for a potential property • Provide educational materials to inform you of the process
• Share with you best practices on buying a home • Provide quality professionals including title companies, mortgage lenders, handyman services, stagers, and inspectors
• Notify you of changing market conditions that may affect your purchase
FIDUCIARY • Always work in your best interest • Keep you informed about any material facts that may affect the transaction • Provide informed expertise in offers and counter offers
• Ensure earnest money is delivered according to the terms of the contract • Negotiate all offers and inspections to your benefit