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 Scottsdale, AZ a Good Market for Home Sellers Right Now?

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

August 18, 2026•15 min read

If you own a home in Scottsdale and have been wondering whether now is a good time to sell, you are asking a very reasonable question. The Scottsdale market in 2026 is not the kind of market where you can put any house online at any price and expect buyers to fight over it. At the same time, this is not a market where sellers should assume they have to give their homes away just to get a contract.

There is still plenty of money moving through Scottsdale real estate, and home values remain high. The bigger change is that buyers have become much more selective. They are looking closely at price, condition, location, updates, lot size, and how the home compares with everything else they can buy for the same amount of money.

That creates a very different selling environment from the one many Scottsdale homeowners remember from a few years ago.

Recent market data shows why. Redfin reported a Scottsdale median sale price of about $954,000 for the three months ending in May 2026, with prices up 9.1% from the same period a year earlier. Homes were taking about 63 days to sell, compared with 58 days the year before. Another Scottsdale market report using local single-family sales data showed a July 2026 median sale price around $968,000, about 66 days on market, and roughly 3.4 months of supply.

Those numbers tell you something pretty simple. Scottsdale is still a valuable real estate market, but buyers are no longer saying yes just because a home is in Scottsdale.

So, is Scottsdale a good market for home sellers right now?

Yes, but the seller who prepares well and prices based on today's market has a much better shot at getting a strong result than the seller who simply prices high and waits.


Scottsdale Is Still a Strong Place to Own a Home

One reason Scottsdale continues to attract buyers is that the location itself has lasting appeal.

You have the restaurants, golf, shopping, resorts, outdoor recreation, major employment areas, and easy access to other parts of the Valley. Different parts of Scottsdale offer very different lifestyles, too. A buyer looking for an established neighborhood near Old Town is shopping for something different from someone looking for a larger home near McDowell Mountain Ranch, DC Ranch, Troon, or North Scottsdale.

That variety helps sellers.

There is always going to be a group of buyers who specifically want Scottsdale, and that matters when you are selling a home. You are not trying to convince someone that the city is worth considering from scratch. Many buyers already know they want to live there.

The challenge is getting them to choose your home.

That is where the market has changed.

Buyers have more choices than they had during the extremely competitive years of 2020 and 2021. Zillow reported nearly 3,000 homes for sale in Scottsdale as of June 30, 2026, while other local market reports have also shown inventory substantially higher than it was a year earlier.

More choices mean more comparison shopping.

If a buyer walks into your house and sees an outdated kitchen, worn flooring, an overgrown yard, or a price that feels too high compared with a nearby remodeled property, they can simply move on to the next listing.

That is the part sellers need to understand before putting their home on the market.


Buyers Are Still Buying, But They Are Being More Careful

There is a tendency to look at today's mortgage rates and assume buyers have disappeared. They haven't.

They are still buying homes. They are just doing more homework before they make an offer.

Nationally, existing-home sales fell 1.7% in July 2026, while the median existing-home price reached $434,100, up 2% from the year before. Mortgage rates were also around 6.69% in early August. That combination is making affordability harder for buyers, which means they have to be more careful about where their money goes.

Scottsdale is a different market from the national average, of course, and higher-end buyers often have more financial flexibility. Still, the basic idea carries over.

A buyer spending $900,000, $1.2 million, $1.8 million, or more is going to compare your property against other homes in that same price range.

They may love your backyard, but if another home has a better kitchen, newer roof, updated bathrooms, or a better floor plan for roughly the same price, you have just made your own competition stronger.

That is why preparation matters so much right now.


The Biggest Seller Mistake in Scottsdale Right Now? Overpricing

This is probably the conversation I would want every Scottsdale homeowner to have before listing.

Your home may be worth more than it was five years ago. It may even be worth more than it was last year. That does not automatically mean you can add another $100,000 to the asking price and see what happens.

The market does not price your home based on what you paid for it.

It does not price it based on how much money you need to move.

And it does not price it based on the Zestimate you saw online.

The market looks at what buyers are actually paying for comparable homes.

That distinction matters.

Zillow's June 2026 Scottsdale data showed an average home value of about $858,275, up 1.8% over the previous year. Its May data also showed a median sale-to-list ratio of 97.4%, with nearly 75% of sales closing below the original list price.

That last number should get a seller's attention.

A home can be valuable and still need a realistic asking price.

In fact, pricing correctly can be more important now because buyers have the ability to wait. If they think a home is overpriced, they don't necessarily have to make an offer just to avoid losing it. They can watch the listing, wait for a price reduction, or move on to another property.

And once a home sits on the market for a long time, buyers notice.

They start wondering what is wrong with it.

Sometimes there is nothing wrong. The price was simply too high.


What Does a Good Scottsdale Listing Look Like Right Now?

Think about the buyer's experience.

They see your listing online. They look at the photos. They compare the price with five or ten other homes. If they like what they see, they schedule a showing.

By the time they walk through the front door, they already have an opinion.

That is why the preparation stage matters.

You do not necessarily need to spend $100,000 remodeling your house before selling it. That can be a terrible use of money if the improvements do not match what buyers in your price range actually care about.

Sometimes the biggest improvements are much simpler.

Fresh interior paint can make a dated home feel cleaner. Replacing worn carpet can change the way buyers see the entire property. Removing oversized furniture can make rooms feel larger. Cleaning windows, improving landscaping, repairing obvious maintenance issues, and making the exterior look cared for can make a stronger first impression than a seller might expect.

The same goes for photography.

Scottsdale buyers shop online first. If your home looks dark, cluttered, or poorly photographed, you may lose interest before anyone ever schedules a showing.

You want the listing to make a buyer think, "I want to see this."

That is the goal.


Condition Matters More Than It Used To

One of the interesting things happening in Scottsdale right now is the gap between homes that show extremely well and homes that need work.

The average market number does not tell you what your individual house will sell for.

A beautifully remodeled home in a desirable Scottsdale neighborhood can perform very differently from a home with original finishes, deferred maintenance, and a price based on the remodeled homes nearby.

That is why looking only at the Scottsdale median price can be misleading.

A seller in North Scottsdale, for example, may be dealing with a completely different buyer pool and competition set than a homeowner closer to Old Town or South Scottsdale. Even within the same general area, lot size, school boundaries, views, pool, age of the home, HOA situation, renovations, and architectural style can all affect the result.

This is where a good comparative market analysis becomes useful.

You want to know what similar homes actually sold for, how long they took to sell, whether they had price reductions, and what they offered that your home does not.

That gives you a much better starting point than simply saying, "The house down the street sold for $1.3 million, so mine must be worth $1.3 million too."

Maybe it is.

Maybe it isn't.

The details matter.


Luxury Sellers Need to Pay Even More Attention to Pricing

If you own a higher-end Scottsdale property, the answer to whether now is a good time to sell gets a little more complicated.

There is still strong demand for exceptional homes, especially properties with desirable locations, views, privacy, outdoor living spaces, high-quality renovations, and features buyers cannot easily recreate.

But the luxury market tends to have a smaller buyer pool.

That means there can be a bigger difference between a home that is priced correctly and one that is priced based on what the seller hopes to get.

One local July 2026 Scottsdale report found that buyer leverage was particularly noticeable above $1.5 million, with longer marketing times and a large share of listings experiencing price reductions.

That does not mean luxury sellers should panic.

It means you need to know your competition.

If there are eight homes similar to yours on the market, you need to know why a buyer would choose yours. Maybe it has the best view. Maybe the backyard is exceptional. Maybe the remodel is more current. Maybe the location is better.

If you cannot answer that question, your listing may have a harder time standing out.


Should You Sell Now or Wait?

This is where things get personal.

If you are selling because you need to move, you have a job change, you are downsizing, you are moving closer to family, or you have another reason that makes the timing important, waiting six months simply because you hope prices rise may not be the best decision.

There are carrying costs involved in waiting.

You still have the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and the general cost of owning the home. If the home is vacant, there may be additional costs. If you have already purchased another property, the timing becomes even more important.

On the other hand, if you have no reason to move and you are hoping to sell only if the market reaches a certain price, it can make sense to take your time.

The key is understanding what you are waiting for.

Are you waiting for mortgage rates to fall?

Are you waiting for more buyers?

Are you waiting for Scottsdale prices to increase?

Are you waiting for a particular season?

Those are very different things.

Nobody can promise what mortgage rates or home prices will do six months from now. What you can do is look at today's competition, understand your home's likely value, and decide whether the current market works for your goals.


Timing Can Matter, But Preparation Matters More

Scottsdale has seasonal patterns, and many sellers naturally think about spring as the best time to list.

There is some logic behind that. More buyers can be active during certain parts of the year, and people relocating to the Valley may have specific timing around work and school.

But I would not tell a seller to wait for a particular month simply because a calendar says it is the "best" month.

A well-prepared home that launches at the right price can get attention in a market that is otherwise fairly selective.

A poorly prepared home can sit there during the busiest selling season and still struggle.

The difference often comes down to how the home enters the market.

You want the photography ready. You want repairs handled. You want the landscaping looking good. You want the pricing strategy figured out. You want to understand your likely buyer before the listing goes live.

That gives you a much better chance of making a strong first impression.


What If Your Home Has Been Sitting on the Market?

If you already have a Scottsdale home listed and it has been sitting for several weeks or months, do not automatically assume the market is the problem.

Look at the numbers.

How many showings have you had?

Are buyers returning for second showings?

Are you getting feedback about price?

Are comparable homes going under contract while yours remains active?

Have competing listings reduced their prices?

Has your home had a price reduction, and if so, was it enough to actually change its position among competing properties?

These questions tell you much more than simply saying, "Nobody is buying right now."

Local Scottsdale data shows that homes are selling, but marketing times vary depending on the property and price point. Redfin's latest available Scottsdale data showed homes averaging about 63 days on market, while other local reports have shown around two to three months of supply depending on the data set and property category.

So if your home has been sitting for 90 days, that does not automatically mean you have a bad house.

It may mean the price is wrong.

Or the presentation.

Or the buyer pool is smaller than expected.

Or the home needs a different marketing approach.

That is worth figuring out before simply taking it off the market and trying again later.


So, Is Scottsdale a Good Market for Sellers Right Now?

I would say Scottsdale is still a good market for sellers, but it is no longer a market that rewards sloppy pricing or minimal preparation.

Home values remain high. Scottsdale continues to attract buyers. Prices in several data sets are still above where they were a year ago. At the same time, buyers have more options, mortgage rates are making affordability harder, and many listings are taking longer to sell than sellers became accustomed to during the hottest years of the market.

That combination creates an opportunity for homeowners who approach the sale thoughtfully.

If your home is in a desirable Scottsdale location, shows well, is priced according to current comparable sales, and is marketed properly, there are still buyers willing to pay a strong price.

The mistake is assuming that being in Scottsdale is enough.

It isn't.

Your home has to earn the buyer's attention.


What Scottsdale Sellers Should Do Before Listing

Before you put that "For Sale" sign in the yard, take a step back and look at your home the way a buyer would.

Walk through the front door and be honest about what you see. Is the house clean and bright? Does the landscaping look cared for? Are there obvious repairs you've been putting off? Is the furniture making rooms feel smaller? Are there areas that look dated in photographs even though you have gotten used to them?

Then look at the competition.

Find homes that are actually comparable to yours, not just homes you wish were comparable. Look at what they are asking, what they have sold for, how long they have been available, and what condition they are in.

After that, decide what is worth fixing and what is not.

You do not need to make your house perfect.

You need to make it make sense.

If a $3,000 improvement can help you compete with homes that are $50,000 more attractive to buyers, that may be money well spent. If a $40,000 renovation is unlikely to bring back the money you put into it, you may be better off selling the home as-is and pricing it accordingly.

That is the kind of decision that should be based on the actual Scottsdale market, not a generic home-selling checklist.


Final Thoughts

If you have been waiting for the perfect seller's market to appear, you may be waiting a long time.

Real estate markets are rarely perfect.

Right now, Scottsdale gives sellers something valuable. There is still strong demand for homes in a city people actively want to live in, and property values remain substantial. But buyers are more cautious, and they have enough choices to be selective.

That means your strategy matters.

If your home is priced correctly, presented well, and positioned against the right competition, you can absolutely sell in Scottsdale right now and come away with a strong result.

If you simply choose a number because you feel your house should be worth it, put the listing online, and wait for someone to agree with you, the market may be a lot less forgiving.

So before you decide whether now is the right time to sell, start with your actual situation.

What is your home worth today?

What would you realistically net after the mortgage, selling costs, repairs, and other expenses?

How much competition would you have?

What would you need to do to make your home stand out?

And most of all, what are you trying to accomplish with the sale?

Once you have those answers, the decision usually becomes much clearer.

Scottsdale is still a good place to sell a home. Just make sure you sell the home the way today's buyers are actually shopping.

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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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