1. Pre-Listing

• Prepare home for sale

• Attract buyers
   

2. Home Valuation

• Research comparable homes
   

3. List Home

• Set asking price

• Publish listing
   

4. Contract

• Sign purchase agreement
   

5. Buyer Inspection

• Buyer conducts inspection

• Seller may negotiate repairs or concessions
   

6. Title & HOA Disclosure

• Provide Title Commitment

• Provide HOA documents (10-day review period for buyer)
   

7. Appraisal & Loan (Buyer’s side)

• Buyer’s lender orders appraisal

• Loan underwriting & approval process
   

8. Closing Preparation

• Settlement statement prepared

• Schedule final walkthrough with buyer
   

9. Closing

• Buyer signs loan docs

• Seller signs deed & transfer papers

• Ownership transfers, funds disbursed
  
   

Key Legal Notes (AZ):

• 10-Day Inspection Period is critical (most cancellations happen here)

• Earnest Money Deadline is enforceable—missing it may breach contract

• HOA & Title Review Deadlines: seller must provide disclosures; buyer may cancel if unsatisfactory

• Closing Disclosure (CD): federally required 3-day review period applies