Luxury estates can be a challenge to sell. The more expensive a home is, the less potential buyers there are. The biggest hassle is going through the process with people who can’t actually afford the home, only to have it fall apart at the last minute.
Here are some ways to make sure the property is only being viewed by qualified buyers.
Only Accept Offers From Buyers Who Are Pre-Qualified From A Lender
One of the only ways to guarantee a buyer will be able to afford a luxury home is to let the bank do the work on your behalf. By only accepting offers from people who have been pre-qualified by a lender, it allows the seller the peace of mind of knowing that every offer is a legitimate one.
Luxury Agents Will Have Vetted Their Clients
Working with a real estate agent with a specialty in luxury properties is one way to make sure the vetting process is handled effectively and legally. Not to sound elitist, but we do not have time to waste with people who can’t afford a home in your price range.  I  have a database of clients who are not only looking for a new luxury house, but can afford one.  You don’t want your home on tour for looky – loos, you want it sold.
Use Broker Open Houses Over The Traditional Open House
Hosting an open house in a luxury home is a dangerous prospect. There is no way of knowing how many visitors can actually afford the home and how many just want to look around to see how the other half lives. On top of that, it’s a serious safety risk as luxury open houses bring out potential thieves to case the place and see what the security is like.
For luxury sellers a broker open house is the best course of action. These open houses are closed to the public and only available to brokers who have clients that are looking for a luxury home.
There are more luxury homes on the market than buyers and standing out is important if you want to sell quickly. Trying to sell a home like this on your own is a disaster waiting to happen. Give me a call for more information about selling luxury properties – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.
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10287 E Diamond Rim Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
$4,425,000
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,767
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6698382
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Nestled in the desirable Horseshoe Canyon neighborhood of prestigious Silverleaf, this beautifully remodeled Ranch Hacienda-style home offers both incredible curb appeal and a prime location. Situated near the 2nd fairway and just blocks from the Silverleaf Clubhouse, this residence enjoys a serene setting, fronting a natural preserve and within easy reach of several community parks. The open floor plan includes a spacious great room with pocket doors that lead to a charming courtyard, complete with a covered patios, pool, ramada, and BBQ center, creating an ideal space for indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen has been completely remodeled with high-end appliances, featuring a Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf ovens, a Viking range, sleek new Quartzite countertops, and updated iron light fixtures tie it all together. The private Master retreat offers a bonus room and a balcony that showcases breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains and city lights. The primary bath has been completed transformed, highlighted by the marble flooring and wall detailing. In addition to the primary suite, there are three guest suites, strategically split for added privacy. All bathrooms have been remodeled, providing a fresh and modern touch throughout the home. Office/media room is conveniently located on the main floor, close to the kitchen, offering a great retreat from the living areas. This updated home in Silverleaf's Horseshoe Canyon truly combines luxury, comfort, and a superb location. Silverleaf features guard gated privacy and timeless architecture in a stunning mountain setting. The community features world-class golf, spa and clubhouse facilities while conveniently located just minutes from hiking, shopping, dining and the Loop 101.
17444 N 79th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
$4,400,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,891
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6753761
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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NEWLY BUILT STATE-OF-ART LUXURY HOME located on the very FIRST HOLE of the TPC SCOTTSDALE STADIUM COURSE home of the WM Phoenix Open with an unobstructed line of sight to the 'Greatest Show on Grass'. ONE-OF-A-KIND Alcazar at Scottsdale Princess masterpiece newly constructed from the foundation up with no expense spared. This nearly 3,000 sq ft exquisite property features 3 nicely sized bedrooms, 3 full baths (inclusive of en-suite style guest room), open concept floor plan with 12' ceilings, state-of the-art technology, climate-controlled garage, this gated private enclave of just 38 custom homes is sure to satisfy the most discerning of tastes and is an epitome of perfection NOT TO BE MISSED.
6521 E Paradise Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
$4,400,000
6
Beds
7.5
Baths
6,217
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6768401
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Stunning NEW Desert Modern Masterpiece by Thomas James Homes! This pre-construction residence offers a unique opportunity to customize some interior finishes during the early construction phases. Discover the epitome of luxury living in one of Scottsdale's most desirable neighborhoods. Situated on over an acre of pristine land, this expansive single-level home offers 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, and an array of exceptional features that combine modern elegance with practical living. The thoughtfully designed interior showcases wide plank wood flooring, custom lighting, and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace that serves as a dramatic centerpiece. The gourmet kitchen boasts high-end finishes like a pot filler, warming drawer, double dishwashers, and more. An attached pool house adds to the resort-like ambiance, and the 4-car garage ensures ample space for vehicles and storage. Step outside to fully landscaped front and back yards, complete with a luxurious pool and spa perfect for Arizona's outdoor lifestyle. The home is just minutes from fine dining, shopping, and entertainment, offering both convenience and exclusivity. With the opportunity to customize certain interior finishes, this is your chance to make your dream home a reality. Estimated completion: Late 2025.
10792 E Sundance Trail
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
$4,400,000
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,721
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6775067
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE PER CLUB BYLAWS! This Southwest Custom Contemporary home has style and design features that are unique and desirable. The moment you step into the home your gaze is drawn across the living rom and pool area to the fairway and distant mountains. A very livable floor plan with a split master and a full guest casita. The auto court leads to a 4 car garage with enough space to include your golf cart and plenty of storage. Tour this amazing home and you'll see the quality of construction and style. The home is fully furnished and ready to move right in.
5518 N Quail Place
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
$4,400,000
8
Beds
8.5
Baths
9,442
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6470008
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Welcome to this stunning Mediterranean estate in a prime Paradise Valley, Arizona location. This expansive 2-story estate sprawls out over 1.1 acres. The 8Bd/8.5Ba estate features a library, den/office, sunroom, gym, theater, and your very own elevator. Gated motor court accented by towering palm trees and mature easy to maintain foliage. As you enter the threshold and step into the grand entry hall you will be awed by pillared accents, custom flooring throughout, magnificent living room featuring a jewel of a fireplace, oversized windows, and beautiful crystal chandeliers throughout. Elegant formal dining room, spectacular kitchen with rich hardwood cabinetry, sparkling jet-black granite, cabinet-faced cold-storage units, and a gas range. The family room features a gas fireplace, wet bar perfect for entertaining guests and whisper-quiet sliding doors that lead out into the courtyard. Soak in the relaxing views from the atrium-style sitting room or unwind in your own lush home theater with stadium style seating. Dramatic staircase ascends to the loft-library and balconied bedrooms. Primary suite features a two-way fireplace, posh private bath, and a cocktail veranda overlooking beautiful Camelback Mountain views. This estate also provides a fitness room/dance studio with mirrored wall as well as a very private in-law suite with a full kitchen. Sizable backyard with a lush lawn, putting green and stone pathways to a gazebo complete with a barbecue. Plenty of space for a resort style custom designed sparkling pool and and additional personalized amenities you desire. 4-Car Garage with plenty of storage. Come in today and discover what this truly special move-in ready estate has to offer.
2001 N 1st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
$4,400,000
3
Beds
5
Baths
10,560
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6602810
Property Type
Townhouse
Price Type
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Entertainer's DREAM! This one of a kind CUSTOM built brownstone residence is located in the PRESTIGIOUS gated community of Chateau on Central! STUNNING panoramic city & mountain views! IMPECCABLE craftsmanship that took 4+ years and over $7.2M to build! GORGEOUS designer interior & exterior finishes throughout this MASTERPIECE! Multiple kitchens, living areas, dining areas, a HUGE game room, theatre room, elevator, rotunda, patios + SO MUCH MORE! INCREDIBLE sunsets abound! Over 10,000 sq ft on 5 levels including a 4 car garage! This truly CAPTIVATING home is unlike any other! The central corridor LOCATION can't be beat! 1 block to light rail. Adjacent to Willow district. Walk to Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Theater, Heard Museum, Playhouse in the Park, Arizona Opera, Phoenix Library and the ultra-hip Roosevelt Row! The BEST shopping and restaurants that Phoenix has to offer! Easy access to freeways, airport, and sporting venues! WELCOME HOME!
8517 N 48th Place
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
$4,400,000
4
Beds
4
Baths
4,118
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6703221
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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This stunning, classic mid century home, originally designed by noted mid century architect Albert Anderson. and additionally designed by James Kotke sits in an oasis of tranquility in Paradise Valley. With mountain views and lush desert landscaping surrounding the home, the walls of glass allow the spectacular surroundings to become part of the living space. Enter into a private courtyard with a fountain and specimen plantings and walk into an entry framed by mountain views. With a recently remodeled and expanded kitchen and primary bath, classic terrazzo floors, large expanses of glass walls and a multi car garage, this home is a perfect haven for those who demand the finest. This is a classic, timeless home for a sophisticated buyer who appreciates beauty and requires quality
4849 N Camelback Ridge Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
$4,395,000
3
Beds
4
Baths
3,166
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6552945
Property Type
Apartment
Price Type
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This 3 bedroom, 4 bath residence features an open concept floorplan and beautiful views of Camelback Mountain. Ascent is a new, private gated community adjacent to The Phoenician Resort, one of Arizona's premier luxury resorts. Ascent presents a new level of luxury living with views overlooking the Phoenician & Camelback Mountain. Home designs feature contemporary architecture integrating warm, natural materials, floor to ceiling windows and stacking door systems opening to very large outdoor patios. Thoughtfully designed by Nelsen Architects and Vallone Interior Design. Luxury finishes include exquisite bulthaup Kitchens, wood flooing, Sub Zero-Wolf appliances, Waterworks fixtures. A private rooftop terrace & the Mountain Club pool and fitness facility are amenities homeowners will enjoy
15827 E Firerock Country Club Drive
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
$4,390,000
4
Beds
5
Baths
7,079
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6754629
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Experience the epitome of luxury in this newly remodeled home located in the prestigious Fire Rock Country Club. With breathtaking panoramic views of Red Mountain, sweeping cityscapes, and pristine golf course vistas that include the number 16 green and fairway and number 17 tee boxes and green, this property offers the ultimate in serene living. Designed for convenience, this home features all main-level living, ensuring both elegance and accessibility. Whether relaxing in your expansive living spaces or enjoying the tranquil beauty of the surrounding landscapes, this home embodies refined comfort in an exclusive golf community. Pictures do not do this home justice, it's a MUST SEE! Sellers open to a quick close, long close or even a sale leaseback!
14346 E Mourning Dove Drive
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
$4,350,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,541
SqFt
Status
Active Under Contract
MLS #
6663400
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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2024 NEW CONSTRUCTION. Gurczak Luxury Development is proud to present this New Construction Desert Contemporary Spec Home in the Exclusive Guard Gated Community of Eagles Nest. This 4,541 Sq. Ft. Home Features 3 Bedrooms w/ ensuite bathrooms & additional bonus rooms including a Game Room & Office. The shape and orientation of the home design takes advantage of the natural topography & North/South view corridors. The mixture of multi-colored stucco, stone, and metal accents give varied texture and visual interest to the home, while the muted grey-tone colors allow the design to mesh with the landscape as well as sky when viewed from nearby angles.
13613 N 76th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
$4,349,000
6
Beds
5.5
Baths
5,058
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6777691
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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WELCOME HOME! This stunning Modern Estate, nestled in the highly sought out Cactus Corridor has it all! This newly built estate is a masterpiece of modern luxury, completed in 2022 and ready to impress. With an expansive almost 1-acre lot that feels like 2 acres and NO HOA, this property is a rare gem in a vibrant community just moments away from Kierland Commons and the Scottsdale Quarter. Property Highlights: Main House: 4 spacious bedrooms plus an office, embodying both style and functionality. Attached Casita: A fully-equipped 2-bedroom, 1-bath guest house with a full kitchen and laundry. Perfect for guests or as a lucrative rental opportunity! An outdoor Paradise. Create unforgettable memories in your backyard oasis... featuring: - A state-of-the-art pickleball court - A stunning white sand beach volleyball area - A mini soccer field for kids with nets - A putting green for golf enthusiasts -A luxurious heated saltwater pool adorned with white marble - Wine Aficionado's Dream: A sophisticated 400-bottle wine closet to showcase your collection. Entertain with ease in your spacious living areas, boasting floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the home with natural light and breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains. Enjoy automated blinds, multiple fireplaces, and elegant Versace wall accents that add a touch of opulence to your living spaces. Perfect for All: Whether you're an end user looking for a forever home or an investor eyeing a lucrative Airbnb opportunity with a projected $600K potential, this property offers the best of both worlds. With over 14 new builds and major remodels within a half-mile radius, you're aligning yourself with an exclusive neighborhood on a charming dead-end street. Experience Luxury Living: - 4-car side entry garage for convenience - Cutting-edge technology throughout, ensuring comfort and security - Impeccably designed spaces perfect for relaxation and entertainment This stunning estate is more than just a home; it's a lifestyle. Don't miss the chance to make it yours! Take the first step toward enjoying the ultimate in luxury living. Your dream home awaits!
10801 E Happy Valley Road Unit 27
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
$4,300,000
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,590
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6776910
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Discover a rare opportunity to own a fully remodeled 2024 luxury home on one of Glenn Moor's most private and coveted lots, offering sweeping 360° views of Pinnacle Peak, Troon Mountain, and glittering city lights. Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the exclusive, guard-gated Glenn Moor community, this residence combines elevated design with breathtaking scenery, creating an ideal sanctuary. The grand circular driveway and lush landscaping set a welcoming tone, while inside, high ceilings, stacked-stone fireplaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows bring the stunning desert landscape indoors. The gourmet kitchen is an entertainer's dream, with custom cabinetry, top-tier appliances, a marble backsplash, and an oversized island. Glass sliding doors open to expansive outdoor patios with multiple levels for relaxing or gathering, surrounded by uninterrupted mountain and golf course views. The luxurious primary suite is a retreat in itself, featuring a sitting area, spa-like ensuite with a standalone soaking tub, new steam shower, dual vanities, and a large walk-in closet. Additional highlights include European white oak plank flooring, a new foam/tile roof with a 10-year warranty, Lutron touch electrical outlets and switches, and smart Wi-Fi throughout. Car enthusiasts will appreciate the oversized 3-car garage with built-in storage and ample parking. With optional access to Troon's prestigious golf, tennis, and pickleball amenities, this home offers an exceptional lifestyle in the heart of North Scottsdale.