OTHER METHODS OF OBTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT A PROPERTY

Talk to the Neighbors:  Buyers should always talk to the surrounding neighbors about the neighborhood and the history of the home the buyer is considering for purchase.  Neighbors can provide a wealth of information.

Drive Around the Neighborhood:  Buyers should always drive around the neighborhood, preferably on different days at several different times of day and evening to investigate the surrounding area.

For Additional Information:  
Arizona Association of REALTORS® ("AAR")  http://www.aaronline.com
Arizona Department of Real Estate ("ADRE")     http://www.re.state.az.us/
National Association of REALTORS® ("NAR") http://www.realtor.com
NAR's "Ten Steps to Homeownership"               http://www.homestore.com/finance/buyersguide/   

PLEASE NOTE:  By law, sellers are not obligated to disclose that the property is or has been: (1)the site of a natural death, suicide, homicide, or any other crime classified as a felony;(2)owned or occupied by a person exposed to HIV, or diagnosed as having AIDS or any other disease not known to be transmitted through common occupancy of real estate; or (3)located in the vicinity of a sex offender.  However, the law does not protect a seller who makes an intentional misrepresentation.    Simply, you will be referred to the local police department and to sex offender websites.  Please see the Conditions affecting the home a buyer should investigate portions of this site for more information. Buyer to verify all information.