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Buying Real Estate in Sedona, Arizona

 
         
   

The Sedona area is a wonderful place to live in, own a home, or invest in real estate. However, be mindful that it is a market that takes time and knowledge to fully understand. My 12+ years of experience will allow me to help you cut to the chase and make the best Sedona real estate decision consistent with your requirements, goals and financial capabilities. There are a lot of steps and details to navigate, but having been through them many times, I can guide you and simplify the process.

If you wish, you can start off by going to the Menu Bar at the top of this page. There is a “drop-down” from PROPERTY SEARCH where I have listed MY FAVORITES, a group of select Sedona properties that I feel offer unusually good value.

There is also a MLS (Multiple Listing Service) DATA BASE that offers a complete list of every property available for sale in Sedona and the Verde Valley. The list is automatically updated every twenty-four hours.

If you are interested in a specific community and want to save time, you can go directly there by clicking on BY COMMUNITY. Not only will you find a list of the area’s available properties, but also an informative description of the community itself.

If you come across a property that arouses your interest and would like more information about it, feel free to contact me by E-mail at Lee@LeeCongdon.com or by phone at 928-300-5050. I would love to help you find your perfect situation.

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Things You Should be Thinking About . . .

If you haven’t purchased real estate lately, or if this is your first time, I’ve listed some of the useful tasks that can help you through the purchasing process:

Get Organized
Create a file of all your important financial documents, including copies of all your financial statements, bank accounts, investments, credit cards, auto loans, recent pay stubs and your last two years’ tax returns.

Do The Math
Assess what funds you have for the down payment and the closing costs entailed in the purchase (i.e. inspections, appraisals, title insurance, etc.)

Get Pre-Approved
If feasible, get pre-approved for a mortgage. If need be, I can help you select a lender and guide you through the process. There are two key benefits to getting pre-approved: one, you will know how much house or land you can afford, and two, when you find the property you wish to purchase, your offer will be stronger than someone without pre-qualification.

Get It On The Market
If you own a home that you need to sell before you can make your purchase, another part of your homework is to “get it on the market” and into escrow as quickly as possible. The further along you are in the process of selling your existing home, the better off you will be in the buying process. Most sellers will look favorably on your offer if your present home is in escrow.

What Else is Important?

The answer to that is, choosing the right Sedona Realtor . . for you.

Keep in mind, the real estate agent’s commission is paid by the Seller, so hire someone that you feel comfortable working with, someone with a thorough knowledge of the market, someone who knows about properties not yet on the market, sudden price reductions, and other “dug up” inside information. Buying Sedona real estate is a costly endeavor. The last thing you want to do is overpay.

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Always remember, experience is not expensive – it is priceless!

 

Characteristics of a Top Sedona Real Estate Agent

Is Internet-savvy
Has references and testimonials
Is a member of the National Association of Realtors
Has at least two advanced training certifications
Is a dedicated full-time agent, not a “newbie” or part-timer
Has a list of recent transactions . . the longer the better