PRIVACY POLICY

Our Contract (E-SIGN)

You are entering into a binding agreement with the real estate brokers and agents who operate the website www.chandlerhomesforsale.net, including their parent companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates (collectively, the "Company," "we," "us," and "our"). By (1) using this website ("browsewrap"), and (2) submitting your information, agreeing to this Privacy Policy ("clickwrap"), and creating a user profile, you provide your express written consent to all terms outlined below, as well as our Terms of Use. Your electronic agreement serves as your electronic signature and has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature.

You may request a paper copy of this agreement by calling us at (602)-730-2143 or emailing us at [email protected] You may also withdraw your consent at any time by following the opt-out procedures described in the "Our Communications With You" section below.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains the types of Personal and Usage Information we collect, how that information is collected, used, and shared, and your choices regarding our use of your information. It also outlines the measures we take to safeguard your personal information and how you can review or correct the information we hold about you.

This Privacy Policy applies to all web pages, mobile applications, email lists, and other information, including Personal Information, collected or owned by us, regardless of the method of collection (e.g., mail, fax, email, sign-up/sign-in pages), including any online features, services, or programs we provide (collectively, the "Web Properties"). This Privacy Policy does not apply to any web page, mobile application, social media site, or information owned or collected by any other entity.

By accessing and using our Web Properties, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. Your use of the Web Properties is also subject to our Terms of Use.

Our Communications With You (TCPA Consent for United States Residents)

Express Written Consent:
By submitting your contact information, you provide your express written consent to receive communications from us at the email addresses and phone numbers you enter into our contact form, or that you later provide.

Types of Communications:
These communications may include calls, text messages (SMS or MMS), emails, faxes, and other forms of electronic contact. Messages may include telemarketing content, property updates, or other real estate-related information.

Use of Autodialing:
We may use an automatic telephone dialing system ("auto-dialer"), which may deliver prerecorded messages or texts. Standard carrier rates and fees may apply.

No Purchase Necessary:
Consent to receive these communications is not a condition for purchasing any property, goods, or services.

Revoking Consent / Opt-Out:
You may withdraw your consent at any time:

Text Messages: Reply “STOP” to any text message. This will automatically revoke your consent to receive future text messages. You may receive a final confirmation message.

Email: Click the “unsubscribe” link in any email. This will automatically revoke your consent to receive future emails.

We will make commercially reasonable efforts to honor other reasonable opt-out requests, but it may take up to 30 days to stop communications if you use methods other than the automatic reply “STOP” or “unsubscribe.”

Communication Frequency:
The number of messages you receive may vary based on the preferences and practices of the real estate professional contacting you.

Past Communications:
Your consent here also confirms your consent to receive electronic communications from us in the past at the email addresses or phone numbers you provided.

Your Representations and Warranties:
By providing your contact information, you represent and warrant that:

1. You are at least 18 years old.

2. You reside in the United States (or Canada, in which case Canadian consent rules apply).

3. You are not registered on any national or state Do Not Call registry.

4. You are the account holder for the email addresses and phone numbers provided, or you have authorization from the account holder to provide this consent.

5. The email addresses and phone numbers you provided are accurate, and you will notify us if any are reassigned or used by another person.

Mobile Service Notice (Arizona)

Our mobile services are available only in certain states, including Arizona. Some mobile features may not be compatible with your carrier or device. Please contact your mobile carrier with any questions regarding compatibility, data usage, or service limitations.

Dispute Resolution – Arbitration Agreement (Mandatory Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver)

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY.


This Arbitration Agreement affects how legal claims between you and us are resolved. If either party elects arbitration, you waive your right to a jury trial and your right to participate in a class action, whether in court or in arbitration.

Arbitration allows a neutral third party (the arbitrator) to resolve a Claim without a judge or jury. Either you or we may require arbitration of a Claim at any reasonable time—even after a lawsuit has already been filed. If either party refuses to submit to arbitration after a valid demand, the refusing party will bear all costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the other party in compelling arbitration.

Neither you nor we may:

Join, consolidate, or combine Claims with or against others;

Participate in a class action or representative action in arbitration;

Act on behalf of the public or in a private attorney general capacity.

If arbitration is elected, you do not have the right to:

Have a jury or court decide the Claim;

Conduct discovery to the same extent as in court;

Participate in a class or representative action;

Join or consolidate your Claim with another person’s claim;

Appeal on the same basis available in court (appeal rights in arbitration are limited).

This Arbitration Agreement governs when and how a “Claim” (defined below) relating to the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy may be arbitrated.

The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Nancy Wittenberg, including any successors, assigns, affiliates, employees, officers, directors, and any third parties providing products or services related to these Terms if named by you in a dispute.


a. Your Right to Reject Arbitration

You may reject this Arbitration Agreement by mailing a written rejection notice within 30 days of accepting the Terms of Use.

Send your notice to:

Arbitration Rejection
Nancy Wittenberg
1640 S Stapley Dr #241, Mesa, AZ 85204

Your rejection notice must include:

Your full name

Your mailing address

Your phone number

The date you accepted the Terms of Use

Your signature

Rejecting this Arbitration Agreement applies only to this specific agreement within these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. It does not affect any other agreement or previously existing obligation to arbitrate.


b. What Claims Are Covered

“Claim” means any claim, dispute, or controversy between you and us—whether existing now or arising in the future—that relates in any way to:

These Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy

Your use of this website

Your account

Any transaction involving your account

Any disclosures, promotions, advertisements, warranties, or representations

Communications between you and us

Any product or service provided by us or a third party in connection with this site

The collection of amounts owed

Compliance with applicable laws or regulations (including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act)

Any relationship resulting from the above

“Claim” is interpreted as broadly as possible, and includes:

Initial claims, counterclaims, cross-claims, third-party claims

Claims under federal, state, local, or administrative law

Claims based on contract, tort, fraud, consumer protection, statute, equity, or common law

Claims for monetary, injunctive, declaratory, or equitable relief

Claims that arose before this Agreement took effect

Claims NOT Covered

“Claim” does not include:

Disputes about the validity or enforceability of this Arbitration Agreement, including the Class Action Waiver—those must be decided by a court, not an arbitrator.

Requests to a court for provisional remedies, such as injunctions, restraining orders, property preservation orders, foreclosure, attachment, replevin, garnishment, eviction, or appointment of a receiver.

Exercising self-help remedies by either party.

Individual court actions only to prevent self-help remedies and not involving monetary damages.

Individual actions you bring in small claims court, unless transferred, removed, or appealed—if that happens, we may choose arbitration.


c. Electing Arbitration & Starting Arbitration

Either party may elect arbitration of a Claim by:

Giving written notice to the other party, or

Filing a motion to compel arbitration in a court case.

The party asserting the Claim (the party seeking money or other relief) is responsible for initiating arbitration, even if the other party elected arbitration.

Examples:

If you sue us and we compel arbitration, you must file the arbitration.

If we sue you and you counterclaim, and we compel arbitration of your counterclaim, you must file the arbitration.

Election of arbitration for any new or later-asserted Claim may occur even if litigation has begun. Litigation activity does not waive arbitration rights.


(d) Choosing the Administrator

The party initiating arbitration must choose one of the following arbitration administrators (“Administrator”):

American Arbitration Association (AAA)

JAMS

If the selected Administrator is unable or unwilling to serve, the other will serve. If neither can serve, we and you will mutually select an Administrator or arbitrator; if we cannot agree, a court will appoint one.

No Administrator may administer an arbitration if it has any policy that conflicts with the Class Action Waiver.

All arbitrators must be attorneys with 10+ years of experience or retired judges.

Arbitration must follow this Arbitration Agreement and, where not inconsistent, the Administrator’s rules.


(e) Class Action Waiver

If arbitration is elected, neither you nor we may:

Participate in a class action, private attorney general action, or representative action;

Act as a class representative or class member;

Consolidate your Claim with anyone else’s.

The arbitrator has no authority to hear any class or representative arbitration.

This waiver does not apply to any lawsuit by a federal or state agency seeking relief on behalf of a class of consumers—including you.


(f) Location of Arbitration

Any arbitration hearing you attend must take place at a location reasonably convenient to your residence.


(g) Cost of Arbitration

At your written request, we will pay all filing, hearing, and arbitrator fees after you pay only the equivalent of a court filing fee (and only if required).

You may also request a fee waiver from the Administrator.

We will pay any fees we are required to pay under law or Administrator rules.

If you prevail and applicable law requires it, we will pay your reasonable attorney, witness, and expert fees.

We will not seek reimbursement of our fees unless:

The arbitrator finds you acted in bad faith under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b), AND

Doing so does not invalidate this Agreement.

Any party may request a brief written explanation of the arbitrator’s award.


(h) Governing Law

This Arbitration Agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).


The arbitrator must:

Apply applicable statutes of limitation and privileges

Apply substantive law as a court would

Issue any relief a court could issue in an individual action (including punitive damages and injunctive relief)

All parties must take reasonable steps to complete arbitration within 180 days after the Claim is filed.


(i) Right to Discovery

Either party may request that the arbitrator expand discovery beyond Administrator rules. The arbitrator has discretion to grant or deny such requests.


(j) Arbitration Result & Right of Appeal

The arbitrator’s award may be entered as a judgment in any court with jurisdiction.

The arbitrator’s decision is final and binding except for appeals allowed under the FAA.

If the Claim exceeds $25,000, either party may appeal to a three-arbitrator panel within 30 days of the award.

The appeal panel reviews the matter de novo—starting fresh.

Appeal costs follow the rules in Section (g).

The panel’s award is final, subject only to FAA judicial review.


(k) Rules of Interpretation

This Arbitration Agreement survives termination of the Terms, legal proceedings, and bankruptcy (where permitted by law).

If any provision is deemed invalid, the rest remains enforceable except:

(A) Class Action Waiver

The Class Action Waiver is essential and non-severable.
If it is limited, voided, or found unenforceable, then this entire Arbitration Agreement becomes null and void for that proceeding.

(B) Claims for Public Injunctive Relief

If a court finds that the arbitrator cannot award public injunctive relief:

The injunctive claim proceeds in court

Any individual monetary claims proceed in arbitration

The court should stay the injunctive claim until arbitration concludes

Public injunctive relief cannot be arbitrated.


(l) Notice of Claim; Right to Resolve; Special Payment

Before starting arbitration or a lawsuit, the Claimant must send a written Claim Notice and allow 30 days to resolve the Claim.

Your Claim Notice must include:

Full name

Address

Telephone number

Any relevant account or transaction information

Description of the Claim

The specific relief requested

You may only send a Claim Notice on your own behalf.

If:

You send a valid Claim Notice,

We do not offer the requested relief before the arbitrator is appointed, and

The arbitrator later awards you that relief (or more),

→ The arbitrator must award you at least $7,500, plus any fees and costs required by law.

This $7,500 is one total minimum award for all Claims brought in that arbitration.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions of Use, along with any dispute that may arise between you and the Company or its affiliates, will be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The Arbitration Agreement is governed exclusively by the Federal Arbitration Act.


Your Consent to Future Changes

We may update or change the Website, these Terms of Use, or our Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes become effective immediately upon posting on this webpage, regardless of whether you receive direct notice.

You should review these policies regularly.
Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your express agreement to the updated terms.

If you wish to opt out of future changes, you must send us a written notice by email or mail:

Email: [email protected]
Address:
Nancy Wittenberg
1640 S Stapley Dr #241, Mesa, AZ 85204

Your opt-out becomes effective 10 days after we receive your notice. If you opt out, the Terms of Use in effect on the date you originally submitted your information—or the last version you did not opt out of—will continue to apply.


Types of Information Collected

We and our third-party service providers may collect two types of information when you use the Website: Personal Information and Usage Information.

Personal Information

Personal Information may include:

Name, address, phone number, or email

Demographic details such as date of birth or residency

Job title or business information

Preferences related to marketing or communications

Inquiries about services or properties

Feedback or messages you submit

Financial information (e.g., bank or credit card information)

Photos, videos, or uploaded media

Any other information you voluntarily provide

You may choose not to provide certain information; however, doing so may limit our ability to provide requested services.


Usage Information

Usage Information may include:

IP address and device data

Browser details and language

Operating system and platform

Device identifiers

Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation actions

Cookies, analytics, and tracking data

Web logs and system diagnostics

If you access the Website while logged into your account, we may associate Usage Information with your identity to improve your experience.


How Information Is Collected

We may collect information from:

Forms and submissions you provide

Your communications with us

Your device or browser when accessing the Website

Third-party partners and service providers

Cookies, analytics, pixels, and tracking tools

Chat systems, customer service interactions, and automated messaging

Public or lawful information sources


Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use:

Cookies (session and persistent)

Tracking pixels

Web beacons / clear GIFs

Unique identifiers

Analytics tools such as:

Meta (Facebook) Pixel

Google Analytics

Microsoft Clarity

FullStory

You may adjust your browser settings to decline or delete cookies, though doing so may limit website functionality. You also have access to industry-standard opt-out links for major browsers and tools, exactly as listed in your original text.


Use of Collected Information

We may use collected information to:

Operate, manage, and improve the Website

Personalize your Website experience

Respond to inquiries and provide requested services

Enhance communications, text messaging, and email interactions

Manage your user account

Conduct marketing or service-related outreach

Improve user experience through analytics

Process transactions or payments

Consider job applicants (when applicable)

We may use aggregated or de-identified data without restriction.


Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with:

Service providers assisting with hosting, analytics, marketing, communications, or operations

Trusted business partners or affiliated professionals (such as real estate brokers or lenders) when you express interest

Communication service providers, analytics companies, and technical vendors

The parties receiving your information are required to process it in compliance with this Privacy Policy or in a similar, industry-standard manner.

Transfers of Information

We reserve the right to transfer your Personal Information, as well as any information about or from you, in connection with a merger, sale, or other disposition of all or part of our business and/or assets. In the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, receivership, or an assignment for the benefit of creditors, we cannot make any representations regarding how your Personal Information may be used or transferred.

By using the Website, you expressly agree and consent to the use and/or transfer of your Personal Information in any of the above-described circumstances.

We are not responsible for any breach of security by any third parties or for any actions of any third parties who receive information from us.

We may also disclose your Personal Information with your permission or pursuant to your direction.


Security

We are committed to protecting your personal information and use reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your username, password, and account information. You agree to:

Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or breach of security.

Log out of your account at the end of each session.

Although we take steps to secure your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.


Reviewing and Correcting Your Personal Information

You may request to review or correct your Personal Information by contacting us directly. If you have a user account, you may also update certain information through your account. We may take steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.

Please notify us of any changes to your mailing address, phone number, or email address to help us maintain accurate records.


Deleting Your Personal Information

You may request deletion of your Personal Information by contacting us. We may take steps to verify your identity before processing your request.

If your information is deleted, certain services may no longer be available to you.


Children’s Information

This Website is not intended for children under the age of thirteen (13). By using the Website, you affirm that you are at least eighteen (18) years old, an emancipated minor, or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.


Links to Other Sites

The Website may contain links to third-party sites, including affiliates and professional organizations. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of these external sites. You should review their privacy policies to understand your rights.


International Users

If you access the Website from outside the United States, you consent to the collection, transfer, and processing of your Personal Information in the United States in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


Choices With Your Personal Information

Providing Personal Information is optional; however, certain services require it. You may opt out of disclosures or uses of your Personal Information that are incompatible with the purposes for which it was originally collected or subsequently authorized by notifying us. Opt-outs do not apply to information needed to provide requested services.


State-Specific Privacy Rights

Certain state privacy laws (such as those in California, Oregon, Nevada, and Vermont) may grant you additional rights regarding your Personal Information. If applicable, you may request:

Information about data we have shared

Restrictions on marketing-related disclosures

Opt-outs of certain types of sharing

To exercise any applicable state-specific rights, please contact us using the information below.


“Do Not Track” Signals

We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals because no consistent industry standard has been established.

Overview


Ensuring your website is compliant is a crucial part of passing A2P 10DLC registration and maintaining long-term SMS deliverability. Carriers

and compliance partners review your website to verify that your brand is legitimate, transparent, and aligned with approved messaging

standards.


Website compliance is also a key requirement enforced by U.S. carriers and The Campaign Registry (TCR), who expect your site to clearly

display accessible, accurate, and verifiable information. These elements help protect consumers and ensure that only wanted, consensual

messaging is sent.


This guide outlines the essential website requirements you must meet before submitting your SMS campaign for approval.


1. Why Website Compliance Matters

During A2P 10DLC review, carriers validate your:

Brand identity

Legitimacy of your business

Accuracy of contact information

Transparency around how SMS consent is collected

Any missing, mismatched, or incorrect website elements can result in campaign rejection or delays. A compliant website increases your

chances of approval and protects your messaging reputation.


2. Website Compliance Requirements

Use the checklist below to ensure your website meets all necessary compliance standards before submitting your application.


A) Website Link Requirement

Please use a website URL starting with https:// (not http).


B) Opt-In Method Clearly Described

Your campaign description must state the exact opt-in method(s) you use, such as:


Website Form


-QR Code

-Paper Form

-Kiosk

-Facebook Lead Form

-Verbal


This helps reviewers understand where and how consent is collected.

Note: One of the most important elements of this process is domain consistency between your website and the opt-in form URL.


C) Include Links to All Opt-In Flows

Anywhere you collect SMS consent—forms, QR code pages, lead forms—should be linked or documented.

Upload screenshots where applicable so compliance reviewers can see proof of consent.


D) Website Must Be Live and Accessible

Your website should:

Load without errors (no 404, 500, password gates, or “coming soon” pages)

Be accessible to reviewers without logging in

Display your brand identity clearly

Inactive or “broken” websites are a frequent cause of A2P rejections.


E) Provide Both the Business Website URL and Opt-In Form URL

If your opt-in happens on a different page than the homepage, you must provide:

Business Website URL

Opt-In Form URL


Important: For website-based opt-ins, the domains must match (e.g., mybusiness.com and forms.mybusiness.com).

F) Your Opt-In Form Must Be Fully Compliant

Your opt-in form must include:

Business name

Clear, express consent wording

Message purpose (promotions, alerts, notifications, reminders)

STOP/HELP instructions

Message frequency (or “Message frequency varies”)

Optional but recommended: “Message & data rates may apply”

Phone number field

Links to:

Terms of Service (TOS)

Privacy Policy


Missing any of these items may result in rejection.


G) Add Your TOS & Privacy Policy to Your Website and Form

Your Terms of Service and Privacy Policy must:

Be publicly accessible

Include your business name

Match the identity you provide during brand registration

Appear wherever SMS consent is collected

These documents help verify your legitimacy and compliance.


H) Display Business Contact Information

Your website must show:

Business address

Support email

Phone number

These details must match the information submitted in your Brand registration.


I) No Selling or Buying Leads

Your website must not reference:

Purchasing leads

Selling leads

Affiliate lead programs

Lead reselling

Carriers blacklist businesses associated with lead trading. If any such wording appears on your website, your campaign may be automatically

rejected.


J) DBA Names Must Be Displayed if Applicable

If you operate under a “Doing Business As” name, your website must display:

DBA name in footer

OR

In the Privacy Policy

OR

Terms & Conditions


This ensures the brand used in registration matches what appears publicly.

3. Common Reasons for Rejection

The website is offline, not publicly accessible, or cannot be verified.

The privacy policy is missing or does not clearly outline how data is handled or restricted.

The opt-in process is unclear, hard to validate, or not properly documented.

Business details on the website do not match the information submitted during registration.


4. Best Practices

Use simple, easy-to-understand language throughout your site and forms.

Ensure compliance links (privacy policy, terms of service, etc.) are clearly visible and easy to navigate to.

Keep your website current and make sure all compliance-related information is publicly accessible.


5. Summary: What a Compliant Website Looks Like

A compliant website must:

Be live, complete, and error-free

Accurately display brand details & contact information

Contain required legal documents (TOS + Privacy Policy)

Match your A2P brand identity

Include compliant opt-in language wherever SMS consent is collected

Avoid any reference to buying/selling leads

Use consistent domains for website and opt-in forms

With these elements in place, your campaign is much more likely to pass the A2P 10DLC approval process.

Contact Information

If you have questions, comments, want to access your Personal Information, or wish to opt out of certain sharing, please contact:

Nancy Wittenberg
1640 S Stapley Dr #241, Mesa, AZ 85204

Phone: (602)-730-2143
Email: [email protected]


Copyright Notice

Copyright © 2026. Nancy Wittenberg. All Rights Reserved.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026

PRIVACY POLICY

Is Phoenix AZ a Good Market for Home Sellers Right Now?

Is Phoenix AZ a Good Market for Home Sellers Right Now?

August 17, 2026•15 min read

If you’re thinking about selling your Phoenix home, you’re probably asking a pretty simple question: Is now actually a good time to sell, or would it be smarter to wait?

That question makes sense. Phoenix has changed quite a bit from the fast-moving market sellers experienced a few years ago. Homes are no longer disappearing from the market overnight, buyers have more choices, and sellers have to pay much closer attention to price, condition, and presentation.

But that doesn’t mean Phoenix is a bad market for home sellers.

Far from it.

The Phoenix market in 2026 is giving sellers opportunities, but those opportunities look different than they did during the peak of the housing boom. Recent Phoenix data shows that the median sale price was around $464,000, with homes taking about 51 days to sell on average in the three months ending May 2026. Prices were still slightly higher than the year before, while the number of homes sold also increased.

Phoenix REALTORS® is also reporting a median residential sales price around $487,000, with more than 22,000 homes in its broader market statistics and an average of 79 days on market.

So, is Phoenix a good market for sellers right now?

Yes, if you approach it with the right expectations.

This is not the kind of market where you can put any house on the MLS at an aggressive price and expect buyers to fight over it. Buyers are taking their time, comparing homes, asking for concessions, and paying close attention to whether a property feels worth the asking price.

That actually makes your strategy more important than ever.


Start Here: Phoenix Is Still a Seller-Friendly Place in the Right Situations

When people hear “seller’s market,” they sometimes picture the kind of market where every homeowner has the upper hand.

That’s not what Phoenix looks like right now.

The better way to think about the market is this: good homes that are priced correctly can still attract serious buyers, while homes that miss the mark can sit for weeks or months.

That difference matters.

Phoenix has a huge variety of housing. You have older ranch-style homes, remodeled properties, newer construction, townhomes, condos, luxury homes, golf course properties, homes near downtown, and neighborhoods farther north, west, and south where buyers are shopping at very different price points.

Because of that, there really isn’t one Phoenix housing market.

Your neighborhood matters. Your price range matters. Your home's condition matters. Even the way your home is positioned compared with the five or ten other homes a buyer can see that same weekend matters.

That’s why looking at the citywide median price alone isn’t enough.

If you own a well-maintained home in a desirable Phoenix neighborhood and you price it realistically, you may have a very different selling experience than someone with a dated property that is priced based on what the neighbor sold for two years ago.

And that’s probably the biggest thing Phoenix home sellers need to understand right now.


What Is Happening With Phoenix Home Prices?

Home prices in Phoenix have not simply fallen off a cliff, despite some of the headlines you may have seen.

Recent Redfin data puts the Phoenix median sale price at about $464,000, up 0.9% from the same period the year before. The number of homes sold was also up 5.6% year over year in May 2026.

That tells us something useful.

There are still buyers.

People are still moving. Homes are still selling. Phoenix is still a major housing market, and buyers are still willing to pay for the right property.

At the same time, the market is much more sensitive to pricing than it was during the pandemic-era boom.

HousingWire has reported elevated price-cut activity in the Phoenix market, with more than half of active listings taking price reductions in 2026. That is a pretty clear signal that buyers are pushing back when sellers start too high.

So if you’re a seller, don’t read the current market as “prices are bad.”

Read it as, buyers are paying attention.

They’re looking at competing homes. They’re noticing condition. They’re comparing monthly payments. They’re asking themselves whether a home is worth the price.

That means your listing needs to make sense from the moment someone sees it online.


Buyers Have More Choices Than They Used To

This is one of the biggest changes Phoenix sellers need to understand.

When inventory is extremely low, buyers often feel pressure to act immediately because they’re afraid another buyer will take the home before they can make a decision.

When buyers have more options, that pressure disappears.

They can look at your house on Tuesday, see three more homes on Wednesday, and decide they like another property better.

That doesn’t mean your home won’t sell. It means you have to give buyers a reason to choose it.

Phoenix has been carrying more inventory than sellers were accustomed to during the tightest years of the market, and national housing data shows that markets like Phoenix are still working through a period of normalization after the pandemic housing boom.

That’s why small details can make a bigger difference now.

A house that is clean, bright, well maintained, professionally photographed, and priced close to where buyers expect it to be can stand out.

A similar house that needs paint, has clutter in every room, has dark listing photos, and is priced $50,000 above the competition can become the listing buyers keep skipping.

Same city.

Same general price range.

Very different result.


Should Phoenix Sellers Wait for a Better Market?

This is probably the question I hear most often from homeowners who are considering a move.

“Wouldn’t I get more if I waited?”

Maybe.

But there’s no guarantee that waiting will produce the result you want.

You have to consider what happens on the other side of the transaction, too.

If you sell your current home and buy another Phoenix-area property, you’re participating in the market as a buyer as well as a seller. If prices rise while you wait, the home you want to purchase may rise too. If mortgage rates change, that can affect your next move even more than a small change in your home's sale price.

There’s also the simple cost of waiting.

Maybe you’re paying for a home you no longer need. Maybe you’re delaying a move to be closer to family. Maybe you have a new job. Maybe you’re ready to downsize. Maybe you’re moving out of Arizona.

Sometimes the best time to sell has less to do with predicting the perfect market and more to do with when the move makes sense for your life.

That’s why I wouldn’t recommend waiting simply because you’re hoping Phoenix will suddenly return to the market conditions of 2021.

That was a very different environment.

The better question is whether your home can compete right now.


What Phoenix Buyers Are Looking For

Buyers have become more selective because they have more opportunities to compare homes.

That means sellers should think beyond the question of “What is my house worth?”

Ask a second question:

What would make a buyer choose my house over the one down the street?

Maybe it’s the remodeled kitchen.

Maybe it’s the backyard.

Maybe it’s the location.

Maybe it’s the three-car garage.

Maybe it’s the pool.

Maybe the house is simply cleaner, brighter, and easier to move into than the competition.

You don’t necessarily need to remodel everything before selling. In fact, spending a huge amount of money on improvements without understanding what buyers in your price range actually want can be a mistake.

You need to know where your money will make a difference.

A fresh interior paint job might help more than replacing perfectly functional cabinets. Professional landscaping might matter more than installing expensive light fixtures. Removing furniture and clutter might make the home feel bigger without costing much at all.

The goal is not to make your house perfect.

The goal is to make it easy for a buyer to see themselves living there.


Pricing Your Phoenix Home Matters More Than Ever

This is where sellers can get themselves into trouble.

It’s completely understandable to want the highest possible price for your home. You’ve lived there, maintained it, paid the mortgage, and probably put money into improvements over the years.

But buyers don’t price your home based on what you’ve invested.

They look at what else they can buy.

That’s a different calculation.

If three comparable homes are selling around $500,000 and you list at $550,000 because you believe your home is special, you may not get the result you want. Buyers may simply decide that the other homes offer better value.

And the longer your home sits, the more difficult the conversation can become.

A new listing gets attention.

A listing that has been sitting for 60, 90, or 120 days starts to raise questions.

Buyers may wonder what is wrong with it. They may assume the seller is desperate. They may wait for a price reduction.

That’s why getting the initial price right is so important.

Current Phoenix data shows that homes can still sell, but the market is not rewarding unrealistic pricing the way an extremely competitive seller's market might.

A strong pricing strategy is not about leaving money on the table.

It’s about creating enough interest that buyers actually want to compete for your home.


Your Home’s Condition Can Affect the Sale More Than You Think

You don’t have to completely renovate your Phoenix home before selling.

Please don’t assume that.

There are plenty of situations where a home can sell very well without a major renovation. What matters is knowing what your particular home needs before it goes on the market.

Walk through your home like you’re seeing it for the first time.

Is the front door welcoming?

Does the house smell clean?

Are there obvious repairs that buyers will notice immediately?

Are the walls heavily marked?

Is the backyard maintained?

Are the closets packed?

Does the furniture make the rooms feel smaller than they really are?

Does the home look cared for?

These things may sound basic, but they matter because buyers are making emotional decisions long before they ever sit down and compare numbers.

If the home feels neglected, buyers start looking for problems.

If the home feels clean and cared for, buyers are much more likely to focus on what they like.

That can change the entire showing experience.


What About Selling a Phoenix Home As-Is?

Selling as-is can absolutely make sense in the right situation.

Maybe you inherited the property. Maybe you don’t have the time or money to make improvements. Maybe the house needs significant work, and you’d rather sell it without taking on another project.

That doesn’t mean you should ignore preparation.

There’s a difference between selling a home as-is and putting a home on the market without a plan.

Even an as-is property should be priced based on its actual condition and the competition. You want buyers to understand what they’re buying before they walk through the door.

If the home needs a new roof, old plumbing, major cosmetic work, or other repairs, those things can affect the buyer pool and the price.

The key is knowing that before you list.

Sometimes spending $10,000 to prepare a home can create a much better result. Other times, spending $40,000 on renovations won’t give you enough additional value to make it worthwhile.

You need to look at the numbers first.


Phoenix Sellers Should Watch the Days on Market

Days on market can tell you a lot, but you need to use the number correctly.

Phoenix homes have been taking longer to sell than they did during the frenzy of the pandemic years. Redfin reported a median of about 51 days for Phoenix homes over the three months ending May 2026, while Phoenix REALTORS® currently shows an average of 79 days across its broader market statistics.

Those numbers are different because they measure the market differently, which is exactly why sellers should be careful about grabbing one statistic and treating it like the answer for every property.

Your home may sell in seven days.

It may take 45 days.

It could take longer.

A luxury property, a condo, a dated home, and a beautifully remodeled single-family house are not going to behave the same way.

The better question is how your home compares with similar properties in your specific area and price range.

That’s where local market knowledge becomes much more useful than a broad Phoenix headline.


What Should You Do Before Listing Your Phoenix Home?

You don’t need a giant checklist.

You need a smart one.

Start with the things buyers notice immediately.

Clean the home thoroughly. Remove excess furniture. Clear countertops. Take care of obvious maintenance issues. Improve the front yard and entry. Make the backyard look usable. Replace burned-out bulbs. Fix the little things you’ve stopped noticing because you live there every day.

Then look at the bigger picture.

If your kitchen is dated, does it need a full remodel, or would a smaller update make more sense?

If the bathrooms are older, are they clean and functional enough to leave alone?

If the flooring is worn, will replacing it improve the home enough to justify the cost?

These decisions should be based on your home, your neighborhood, and your likely buyer.

And don’t forget the photos.

Your listing photos are often the first showing.

A buyer may never walk through your front door if the online presentation doesn’t give them a reason to care.


Is Phoenix Still Attractive to Buyers?

Yes.

Phoenix remains a major metropolitan area with a wide range of neighborhoods, jobs, housing options, outdoor recreation, and lifestyle choices. That creates a large and varied buyer pool.

The issue is not whether buyers exist.

They do.

The issue is whether the buyer looking for your type of home believes your property is worth the price.

That’s a much more useful way to think about selling in 2026.

You don’t need every buyer in Phoenix to want your house.

You need the right buyers to see it, like it, and believe the price makes sense.

That’s why a strong marketing strategy matters.


So, Is Phoenix AZ a Good Market for Home Sellers Right Now?

For many homeowners, yes.

But I wouldn’t call it an easy market.

It’s a smart seller’s market, not a “name your price and wait for offers” market.

Phoenix sellers still have a solid opportunity to sell, especially when their homes are well positioned. Recent data shows that prices remain relatively stable, transaction activity has improved, and buyers are still purchasing homes across the city.

At the same time, increased inventory and frequent price reductions show that buyers have more leverage than they did a few years ago.

That combination makes preparation incredibly important.

If you’re selling a home that is clean, well maintained, properly priced, and marketed to the right buyers, there is a good chance you can make the current Phoenix market work in your favor.

If you’re counting on buyers to overlook an unrealistic price or a home that needs significant preparation, the market may feel frustrating.

That’s the difference.


The Best Time to Sell May Come Down to Your Situation

There’s no magic date on the calendar that guarantees you’ll get the highest price.

Your timing should depend on what you’re trying to accomplish.

If you’re moving to another state, downsizing, buying a larger home, settling an estate, preparing for retirement, or simply ready for a change, the market should be one part of the decision rather than the entire decision.

You also need to know what you can realistically expect from your property.

What have similar homes actually sold for?

How many competing homes are available?

How long are those homes taking to sell?

Which listings are getting offers?

Which ones are sitting?

What are buyers rejecting?

Those answers are much more useful than hearing that “Phoenix is hot” or “Phoenix is cooling.”

Your home is not the entire Phoenix market.

It’s one property competing for the attention of a specific group of buyers.


Final Thoughts

If you’ve been wondering whether this is a good time to sell your Phoenix home, I wouldn’t let the changing market scare you away.

I would let it make you more thoughtful.

The days when almost any house could sell quickly at an aggressive price are behind us. Buyers have choices now, and they’re using them. That means sellers need to be realistic about value, intentional about preparation, and willing to listen to what the market is saying once the home is listed.

And honestly, that can be a good thing.

You don’t need to guess your way through the process.

You can look at the homes competing with yours, study recent sales, understand what buyers are responding to, and build a selling plan around your actual goals.

If your Phoenix home is positioned correctly, there are still buyers out there.

The key is giving them a reason to choose your home.

And if you’re thinking about selling but you’re not sure whether you should do it now, six months from now, or sometime next year, start with a conversation about your specific property. A neighborhood-level look at your home can tell you far more than a headline about the Phoenix housing market ever will.

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Nancy Wittenberg

Nancy Wittenberg is a trusted REALTOR® serving Chandler, Gilbert, and the East Valley of Arizona. She helps buyers and sellers navigate the local housing market with clear guidance, honest advice, and strong advocacy. Her signature Buyer Care Plan™ walks clients step by step from the first consultation through closing and beyond, helping buyers feel confident and informed at every stage. For homeowners preparing to sell, Nancy acts as a Strategic Market Guide, helping sellers manage pricing strategy, buyer psychology, and negotiations that determine how a home sale actually unfolds. Nancy holds designations including GRI, ABR®, and SRS, reflecting her commitment to professional excellence and client advocacy in the East Valley real estate market. If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Chandler, Gilbert, or the East Valley, reach out to Nancy for a conversation, not a pitch.

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