How do I buy a foreclosure or trustee sale home in Maricopa County?
Foreclosure properties in Maricopa County are typically sold at trustee sales held on the courthouse steps or online. Bidders need a certified funds deposit to bid and must pay the balance on a very short deadline, and properties are sold as is with no inspection period or financing contingency. Title issues, liens, and occupancy problems are common. You can also buy bank owned or REO properties after the trustee sale through the standard AAR purchase contract with your agent. Both paths carry significant risk and complexity. The specifics depend on your situation and a licensed attorney should confirm, and Jon can connect you with one.
Specifics depend on your situation and should be confirmed with a real estate attorney. Jon can connect you with one: text (623) 826-0888.
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Meet Jon Hegreness
Jon Hegreness
REALTOR / Associate Broker · Howe Realty
AZ License BR540940000
Full-time Phoenix North Valley REALTOR and Associate Broker with 24 years in Arizona residential real estate. A negotiator and problem solver who works the way you would want a friend in the business to work: direct, on your side, and steady through the parts that get complicated.