Considering a Spring Home Sale? Learn How to Appraise Your Selling Chances Like a Pro

Considering a Spring Home Sale? Learn How to Appraise Your Selling Chances Like a ProThe springtime is known to be one of the best times to put your home up for sale. However, it’s important to be prepared for all of the hard work involved in putting your home up for sale. Whether you’ve sold several homes or you’ve never sold a home before, here are some questions to ask yourself so you’re prepared for selling in the coming season.

Do You Know The Market?

The neighborhood you live in and the buying market you’re dealing with are important factors in how your home is going to sell, so you’ll need to know a little about both when determining your ideal price. By looking through the listings in the area and seeing what homes like yours have sold for, you may be able to give yourself a range for the offers you can expect.

How Will You Sell It?

One of the added benefits of social media is that you can use sites like Facebook and Twitter to announce your home sale and even highlight its best features. While this may make selling seem much easier, you’ll still need to make sure you have good photography that captures your home and a website where homebuyers can learn more details. Be aware that while these items may seem easy enough, it can take a lot of time to manage these details on your own.

Are You Prepared To Negotiate?

It’s a good feeling to get an offer on your home, but in all likelihood it will be less than what you’re expecting and this means engaging in the art of negotiation. According to the National Association of Realtors, those who sell their home on their own generally get 10-20% less than those who utilize an agent, so it’s important to be comfortable negotiating before you dive in.

Before you decide to sell your home on your own, it’s worth appraising your skills to determine if it will be worth the time and effort you’ll have to put in.  If you have doubts, it can be a better financial decision to engage the help of an agent. Give me a call to get your home sold quickly, for the most money the market will allow – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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12210 N 76th Place Scottsdale, AZ 85260

$3,100,000
7 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,700 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6813793
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Exquisite sprawling Cactus corridor estate on an acre+ lot w/separate guest house. Enjoy the resort style backyard complete w/pool, BBQ, Spa, Firepit & Putting Green along with several covered patios.Chef's kitchen is equipped w/stainless appliances,sleek granite counters, white cabinetry & walk in pantry. Luxurious primary suite w/fireplace features en-suite bath w/separate his/her vanities & walk in closets, creating a private & tranquil escape. Additional bedrooms are split from Primary & well appointed. This beautiful home offers the perfect blend of open & private spaces to suit a variety of lifestyles & includes a cozy living room w/projection screen & fireplace, office, full entertainment bar & home gym. Guest house has 3 beds/1 bath, full kitchen, living room w/fireplace, BBQ & BBQ & attached garage. There is a large storage room behind the guest house and plenty of parking for boat/RV. This estate is an entertainer's dream. Must see to fully appreciate.

19198 N 95th Place Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$3,100,000
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,546 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6794311
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Exceptional newly remodeled ranch estate with private entry guest residence is perfectly situated in the heart of North Scottsdale, nestled in the charming 23 home gated community of Toscana, this private one-story home community is a hidden gem. Fully remodeled with current designer finishes, including wide plank hardwood flooring, new kitchen cabinets and appliances, smart hidden pantry, sleek wine wall, with impressive wood base and wood wall/ceiling finishes. Desirable great room home plan offers seamless indoor-outdoor living with spacious open eat-in kitchen opening to courtyard and family room, dining, and wet bar, with nearby den opening to courtyard, ideal for entertaining. Enjoy McDowell Mountain views from the lux backyard with an eat-in ramada with BBQ and pizza oven, heated pool/spa, covered patio, turfed grass area and private outdoor shower. Convenient yet private detached guest house is fully equipped and stylishly finished with kitchenette and two bedrooms/office/exercise with private covered patio and access to backyard amenities. Prestige location immediately south of DC Ranch, conveniently located just minutes from Pima and 101, shopping and restaurants, and schools, yet removed from the hustle and bustle.

5919 N 45th Street Phoenix, AZ 85018

$3,099,999
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,188 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6771532
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
This stunning Arcadia gem offers breathtaking Camelback Mountain views and has been beautifully remodeled with accessibility in mind, ensuring a seamless transition between spaces.The seller is offering a $20,000 credit for landscaping upgrades to the buyer upon closing. Ask your agent to inquire about a 3-2-1 loan program that the seller is willing to pay for the rate buy down for the first 3 years. This charming and luxurious property in the highly sought-after Camelback Canyon Estates perfectly balances modern upgrades and classic design. Featuring a split floor plan with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, the home has been thoughtfully updated with raised ceilings, an accordion backdoor, and an extended patio ceiling. Inside, the master suite includes a luxurious sauna in the shower. The family room boasts a dual-functioning fireplace that can be used with either gas or wood, creating a cozy ambiance. The home features a newly installed Lutron lighting system that enhances the home's modern sophistication, allowing for seamless control of lighting both indoors and outdoors. This system not only provides convenience but also creates the perfect ambiance throughout the home, adding to its luxurious appeal. The entire system can control lights, tv, fans, and shades, all from the touch of a button. The separate living room offers formal dining and a seating area with awe-inspiring views of the lush backyard and glimpses of Camelback, ideal for morning coffee. The airy kitchen is a dream, with accordion windowed doors to the outside,allowing natural light to fill the space. It boasts granite countertops, custom tile backsplash, soft-closing drawers, and new Thermador appliances. Large dual islands provide enough space for the whole family. The expansive primary en-suite awaits, easily accommodating bedroom furniture plus a sitting area or office. The en-suite bathroom is adorned with dual vanity sinks, free standing tub, and separate toilet closet, and adorned with a large shower sauna and faucet system. The impressive walk-in closet features custom shelving, drawers, and a large island, offering ample storage for clothing and accessories. A standout feature of this home is the backyard oasis, situated on over a quarter-acre lot. The large covered patio is equipped with recessed lighting and ceiling fans, while the saltwater pool boasts a Pebble Tec finish. The spacious yard also offers RV parking and room to build a guest casita if desired. This home is in the perfect spot, close to some of the best places in the area. You've got Global Ambassador right nearby for a luxurious stay or dining experience, and Steak 44 if you're craving an upscale steak dinner. For something a little more casual but just as delicious, The Henry is a great option. If you need groceries, AJ's Fine Foods is just around the corner, offering gourmet selections. For fitness and wellness, you can head to The Village Health Club. And if you love hiking or outdoor activities, the Echo Canyon Trailhead on Camelback Mountain is practically at your doorstep!

4111 N 52nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85018

$3,099,000
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,450 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6820601
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Fall in love with this classic Arcadia ranch. This warm and inviting family home features four spacious bedrooms, three and a half baths, a private office, and a three-car garage. The curb appeal is undeniable, with mature landscaping and a welcoming front porch framed by French doors that open from the dining room—perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Inside, sun-drenched, open-concept living spaces create an effortless flow for both relaxing and entertaining. Step outside to a backyard oasis designed for memorable get-togethers. All of this is nestled in the heart of Arcadia, celebrated for its lush, tree-lined streets, stunning Camelback Mountain views, and easy access to dining, shopping, and outdoor adventures. Experience the essence of Arizona living in this Arcadia Gem.

7175 E Camelback Road Unit 704 Scottsdale, AZ 85251

$3,099,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,284 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6694279
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --
Extremely unique high-rise condo in one of the most prestigious buildings in Scottsdale. This ~2,300 sq ft condo is the only one of its kind in the Scottsdale Waterfront, boasting both sunrise and sunset views from the approximately 1,400 sq ft 7th floor contiguous deck, on the quietest corner in the building, overlooking the canal and most of south Scottsdale. The views are a must-see and truly an incredible and rare find. Located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, across the street from Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, walking distance to the Entertainment District, and too many fabulous restaurants to mention.

15402 E Crested Butte Trail Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

$3,099,000
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,688 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6806491
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Discover the epitome of elegance and comfort in this stunning Fountain Hills residence, perfectly nestled in a prestigious gated community of Firerock. This single-level home boasts an expansive 4,688 square feet of living space, including four luxurious bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Each bedroom offers its own sanctuary, with ample space and serene views. The heart of the home features a chef's kitchen, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances and an open layout that makes cooking a joyous event. The adjacent living areas are adorned with interior designer furnishings that blend seamlessly with the natural beauty visible through pocket sliding doors, which also provide an effortless transition to the outdoor living space. Speaking of outdoors, redefine relaxation in your own private oasis where the views are second to none. Patio features exterior heaters, outdoor television, fireplace and grilling area. Functionality meets luxury with a split floorplan that ensures privacy for the primary bedroom while maintaining an inviting flow throughout the home. The detailed design touches and high-end finishes speak volumes of the craftsmanship invested in this property. Community features are just as enticing, with the Firerock Clubhouse just a stone's throw away. Target, Frys, Safeway and access to the 87 highway ensure convenience is at your doorstep. This home isn't just a place to live, it's a lifestyle waiting to be embraced. Make it yours and experience unparalleled living every day.

28011 N 109th Way Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$3,095,000
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,730 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6655624
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Serene is a new gated enclave of 21 cutting edge single level contemporary homes designed by Swayback Architects and built by Sonora West Development. Each Serene home brings a new definition to the ''Lock and Leave'' lifestyle with open Great Room floor plans perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Four different models to choose from with lavish interior finishes created by renown interior designers Est Est. This Model A comes with 4 bedrooms , 4.5 baths, a 25k pool allowance, 25k landscape allowance, Sub-Zero & Wolf Appliances & BBQ. Base Price is shown. Upgrades are at an additional cost. Backing to the North side of Pinnacle Peak Mountain, Serene is close to shopping, restaurants and over two dozen private and public golf courses.

4743 E Arcadia Lane Phoenix, AZ 85018

$3,095,000
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,488 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6779820
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
This sprawling Arcadia ranch is just lovely. The floor plan flows perfectly and includes a large island kitchen with plenty of space to prep, serve and entertain, a beautiful formal dining room, a fantastic great room and family room both overflowing with natural sunlight, private office, super cool Arizona room, and even a guest house. This home is perfect for a family of any size with four large bedrooms and four bathrooms, and the layout makes perfect use of the space making the home seem much larger than the square footage suggests. This immaculate residence sits on a huge corner lot with magnificent mountain views. Surrounded by multi-million dollars mansions, this is a phenomenal opportunity!

4531 E Quartz Mountain Road Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

$3,090,000
5 Beds
5 Baths
4,907 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6797978
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Beautiful Paradise Valley Ranch home featuring a 3,679 SF main house and a separate 1,228 SF guest house, perfect for extended family or visitors. Situated on a slightly elevated premium lot, this property offers breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain and is embraced by the serene Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The home is nestled in a quiet, desirable location with a meticulously maintained, mature private backyard. The main house includes a luxurious master suite and three additional en-suite bedrooms, with another en-suite bedroom in the guest house. The living room boasts Weather Shield Premium Bi-Fold doors that stack to each side, creating an indoor-outdoor living space with uninterrupted views of Camelback Mountain. The chef's kitchen is a culinary dream, equipped with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, including a Viking six-burner gas cooktop and a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, complemented by solid Knotty Alder wood cabinets and banquet seating that accommodates the entire family. Located in the highly sought-after Paradise Hills Estates, this neighborhood is rapidly becoming one of Paradise Valley's most desirable spots. Enjoy easy and quick access to all the best that Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Phoenix have to offer.

3370 N 55th Place Phoenix, AZ 85018

$3,075,000
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,825 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6801409
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Welcome to Arcadia Parkside, an exclusive gated community with four exceptional homes in the coveted Arcadia neighborhood, just steps from the Arizona Country Club and local hotspots. This nearly 4,000-square-foot residence offers a thoughtful design and lush landscaping. The chef's kitchen features a spacious island and premium appliances, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. Vaulted ceilings, reclaimed wood beams, and French oak floors add warmth and character. The luxurious primary suite includes a spa-like soaking tub, oversized shower, and walk-in closet. The backyard is ideal for entertaining, with ample covered patio space and beautiful greenery. Enjoy the perfect balance of elegance and ease with the lock-and-leave lifestyle Arcadia Parkside offers.

Tucson AZ 85745

$3,000,000
4 Beds
4 Baths
4,425 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6765071
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Enjoy privacy you've dreamt of owning with land that is nestled at the edges of Saguaro National Park and the Tucson Mountain range. Have your very own private ''resort'' hidden at the end of the road in secluded (but accessible) Chaos Canyon (running E-W) — where ''the chaos ends'' and calming begins. The property is the intersection of an old-world estate with new-world modern sophistication and amenities. The long and lighted rustic driveway greets you with rising rhyolite stone walls on either side, setting the tone for this solid and bright contemporary property that sits on about 6 acres and is offered with a builder's warranty or equivalent. Built in 1997/1998 the property was purchased by the current owners in November 2021 and then remediated and remodeled (actively from January 2022) through to about November 2023 and was not lived fully in until mid-November 2023. The newly remodeled property has been lived in less than one year. The goal of the remodel was to investigate and remediate any issues, to update, and to remodel the property with a simple and understated elegance using contrasting materials that form a canvass for any interior designs. There's no HOA (although there are neighborhood covenants with the two other nearby properties to protect you so you can have both peace and protections at your own private getaway). The property aesthetically offsets ruggedness of materials offset with elegant refinement and its setting captures the very essence of Arizona as the American Southwest, having stunning views of the saguaro-forested green desert also replete with mesquites, palo verdes and other desert flora covering the mountains towering above the property to the south and the west, and views of city lights and U of A to the east at night. The property offers 4 bedrooms and 4 baths and has 4225 SF of total interior living space, a 311 SF covered patio off the main kitchen supported with 150-year-old reclaimed oak timbers and a wood-burning fireplace for patio warming, together with a new industrial misting system installed in 2023 for patio cooling. The property has 3 fireplaces, all dual fuel (gas or wood). (In the dining room there's also a 150-year-old reclaimed barnwood dining table mounted on a concrete pillar with steel beams). The finished garage is 676 SF with its own AC with space for a workshop and it has ceiling racks for ample storage with new polyaspartic floors and 10 LED panel fixtures for a very bright garage (color temperature and dimming adjustable). There are brand new garage overhead doors plated with Corten steel with a sealed perimeter to prevent insects and critters. There are no homes in views to the south and only one in view to the west in the distance, and a neighbor over the hill to the north-east. The views eastward include other homes quite a distance off from this beautifully appointed property that contains stunning landscaping in its own right, including extensive custom outdoor pathway lighting, many mesquite, palo verde, and other trees (Texas Laurel, several species of palms, a cinnamon tree, olive tree, etc.) and shrubs (rosemary, jojoba, Texas ranger, Spanish lavender, etc.) combined with elegant cacti bisected by a stone pathway and aesthetically rusted steel railings. All yards except the front yard are enclosed with rock walls and/or custom metal & cable fences and gates. There's also a raised culinary herb garden below the kitchen window as part of the landscaping. Outdoor sitting areas are almost everywhere amidst the lush landscaping and as well on porches and around the very large swimming pool, on the backside of which is also a sitting area with win chairs for peaceful desert overlooking. A Zen-like garden graces the west-northwest side of the property with a heated Japanese soaking tub, a heated outdoor shower, and a private sitting and dining area. The main structures of the property - interior and exterior - and the pool design and placement were uniquely designed by award-winning architect Rob Paulus on an arc radius (see bird's-eye aerial photos) and it has been featured in design magazines and a popular music artist filmed a music video hit song at the property. The structures on the property are built on a radius of about 100 feet, and the main residence is a curved arc of about 100 feet in arc length. The structures on the property are also built like fortresses (steel roof, concrete, split-face block and steel frame structures) atop and into the side of a rhyolite (igneous) rock hill that had to be blasted-out with dynamite to excavate for the structural foundations. There are polished industrial concrete floors on the interior throughout except for the bedrooms in the main house that utilize 40x40 porcelain white concrete tiles to give a softer feel. The four interior showers and baths are all done in natural quartzite stone and marble pebble, and the bathroom, guest house, and laundry counters are natural limestone, whereas the kitchen counters are Caesarstone for durability, with accents of limestone on the kitchen windowsills. The laundry room also features a large limestone counter for folding clothes and an integrated ironing board and storage cabinets. There are plaster walls throughout the interior living spaces where there are not masonry split-face block walls. All windows frames, and exterior doors and frames, are completely custom, one-of-a-kind welded iron. The windows are all double pane. The remediation and remodel also includes, but is not limited to, (A) new custom wood and other cabinets throughout from Anything Wood supplying ample storage; (B) all new plumbing fixtures (Grohe, Franke, Toto, etc.); (C) all Lutron electrical devices, Lutron Smart Devices for critical controls from your phone; (D) all new LED lighting, including a 90 foot monorail art gallery lighting fixture that goes down the elegantly curved gallery hallway; (E) Italian Beluga leaded crystal spot lights for art in the entry and master and all new interior; (F) solid core and frosted glass interior doors with new hardware; (G) new closets (California Closets). The master bathroom includes Robern lighted medicine cabinets and a Robern lighted mirror in the master bath, an Anzzi freestanding stone composite soaking tub, dual Scarabeo Italian sinks, and a stone shower that has one full side as a window looking out to the beautiful landscape views to the south. In addition to the above, the remodel included, an all-new appliance and plumbing fixture package exceeding $85K that includes a chef's dream kitchen - that is huge (~400 SF), and that has a massive (~ 9 ft x 5 ft) Caesarstone waterfall island - including: (a) a Bluestar professional 48 open burner range with up to 22KBTU burners that go down to a simmer and that can be quickly changed to also have a stovetop charbroiled or griddle as the need arises and has two gas ovens with French doors for ease of access (Iron Chef Michael Simon and Giada De Laurentiis, for example, have featured Bluestar ranges in their kitchens); (b) a 48 Bluestar stainless hood and with a 1400 CFM external blower to evacuate cooking smells rapidly and quietly; (c) a 48 True Manufacturing professional refrigerator; (d) a Gaggenau (German) speed oven; (e) a Miele (German) Futura dishwasher; (f) a 24 lighted Zephyr wine cooler; (g) an 18 KitchenAid trash compactor; (h) a 42 Franke stainless steel sink (main kitchen) with a Franke disposal having a Grohe commercial faucet and a reverse osmosis faucet for perfectly pure water for coffee or drinking; (i) a 19 round Franke prep sink (main) with a ½ HP Badger disposal and Grohe faucet; (j) a built-in (and gas-plumbed) 44 TEC 60KBTU infrared grill in the outdoor patio just off the kitchen; (k) new oversized Electrolux washer and dryer; (l) a Wolf gas cooktop in the Guest House (GH) kitchenette; (m) a Sub Zero 24 refrigerator in the GH; (n) a Frigidaire over the range microwave in the GH; 24 (o) a Kraus stainless steel sink with Grohe faucet and disposal in the GH; (p) a new LG washer and dryer in the GH; and new tankless, instant hot water heaters (Main and GH). New one-piece Toto elongated porcelain toilets with a vitreous enameled finish were used throughout the remodel. There are 6 AC units on this property: 2 split units (Lenox), 1 package unit (Trane), and 3 mini splits (Mitsubishi in living areas and a Fedders in the garage) used for rapid cooling in specific areas, including the master bedroom to give it a good chill for sleeping at night without cooling the entire house that low at night. All of the living-area AC units (5) were replaced with brand new top-of-the-line Lenox, Trane, and Mitsubishi systems in November of 2023 and have extensive transferable warranties. The property has commodious storage spaces, including extensive cabinetry and customized storage racks in the garage, per above. Other buildings include a large block structure that encloses the 2500-gallon water tank (that buffers you from the water utility and provides additional storage space) followed by a state-of-the-art, whole-house and multistage water treatment system with softener, carbon and UV purification and is sediment-filtered down to 1 micron. There is a WiFi irrigation controller and constant water pressure via a pump set to 90 PSI that delivers 70PSI of filtered, descaled, and softened water to the houses, and 80 PSI of descaled water to the irrigation system. There's also a block-enclosed pool equipment hut to dampen noise and protect the equipment. The permitted remediation / remodel also included but was not limited to (1) roofs inspection & repairs; (2) over 70 window pane replacements; (3) electrical inspections, repairs, & new wiring with whole-house surge protection; (4) plumbing inspections, repairs, & new plumbing; (5) living spaces sealed on the exterior perimeter and all windows and doors sealed with industrial seals; (6) exterior doors have automatic door bottoms to insure good threshold seal; (7) new window screens; (8) new plaster and painting; (9) 3 new Ecobee smart thermostats with remote sensors; (10) two 2GIG security system panels with Honeywell devices; (11) the pool plaster and tile was completely chipped out and replaced with PebbleTech finish in 2022 with upgraded tiles and LED lighting in 2024, and all pool equipment was replaced with the exception of the heater that is still in good working condition. The Guest House is fully self-sufficient for temporary or long-term guests, and fully remodeled to the same level as the main house and has a large ¾ bathroom with an elongated WhiteHaus sloped sink, laundry, fireplace, and a kitchenette. There is a new 400A electrical panel that is solar ready.

5000 N Camelback Ridge Drive Unit 107 Scottsdale, AZ 85251

$3,000,000
2 Beds
3 Baths
2,867 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6815175
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --
Ascent at The Phoenician Mountainside is one of the best locations in the development. This ground level unit with outdoor patio backs to the iconic Camelback Mountain. PRIVACY and solitude exude while lounging on this stunning patio. Custom Bulthaup kitchen,Wolf /Subzero appliances with Provenza wide-planked oak floors and upgrades throughout. This 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom plus den open floor plan IS READY NOW TO MOVE IN!!!! BEST VALUE IN THE DEVELOPMENT !! NEW CONSTRUCTION... NEVER LIVED IN...

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