2025 Green Valley News INSIDERS

 The holiday season is a great time to buy that home here in Green Valley. Whether you are looking to buy your first home or to make a change, I bring you good news. Our inventory of homes is higher than it’s been in years! There are plenty of homes to choose from.

6 reasons to buy now

During this holiday season you can take advantage of:

• Less competition. Although some of the snowbirds are here, the seasonal renters are not here yet. Most buyers are looking to buy presents, not houses.

• More to choose from. We have more home inventory than we have had in years.

• Motivated home sellers. Most sellers over the holidays want to make a move – and move on --before the new year.

• Faster closings. Title companies are not as busy and want to close homes before year’s end.

• Motivated agents. Agents aren’t as busy this time of year and will have plenty of time to give you lots of personal service.

• Holiday spirit. Home sellers have that holiday spirit and, filled with good cheer, might make a better deal this time of year.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May 2026 bring us all health and happiness!

I have over 25 years of selling homes in Green Valley, so if you need a Green Valley REALTOR®, call me, your Local Green Valley Real Estate Expert, Scott Chancellor, Realty Executives Arizona Territory at (520) 360-6973, Scott@MrGreenValley.com. www.MrGreenValley.com.

If you watch TV commercials, you might think this happens all the time. Some private companies advertise this type of property fraud. For the price of a monthly subscription, they will notify you if someone changes the title on your home.

I have not heard about this happening in Green Valley. If it did, the situation could create many headaches. It would cost precious time and money for you to get the situation resolved, possibly even attorney fees.

Get protection for free

• The good news is that Pima county offers a similar service, Fraud Notify, for free. Fraud Notify will notify you if anyone has made changes to your home’s title, helping to keep you from becoming a victim of this type of property fraud.

Sign up for free

• Go to the Pima County Recorder website: https://www.recorder.pima.gov/FraudNotify, then follow the instructions.

• Although this type of fraud is rare, the sooner you discover that someone is trying to make changes to the ownership of your property, the better off you will be. It is much better to be safe than sorry, especially when the service is free!

If you’re looking to buy or sell, always shop local and use a Green Valley REALTOR®!

I have over 25 years of selling homes in Green Valley, so if you need a Green Valley REALTOR®, call me, your Local Green Valley Real Estate Expert, Scott Chancellor, Realty Executives Arizona Territory at (520)360-6973. 

 Green Valley homeowners saw an increase in their recent property tax bills. Though the city has some of the lowest property taxes in Arizona, a price hike can be disconcerting. Fortunately, you have options.

How to save money on your tax bill

Many people are unaware of discounts that could lower those taxes, providing a measure of relief. These include:

• 100% disabled persons

• widow/widower’s

• disabled veteran

• senior valuations exemptions.

It’s worth checking to see whether any of these apply to you.

When purchasing a home, be sure to examine its current property tax bill. If it reflects one of these discounts, you might not be eligible, and your own bill will be higher.

If your bill is still too high

Property tax value is determined by looking at the past 36 months of similar properties (size, age, location). If you feel your home has been overvalued, you can file an appeal.

If you have any question about these programs or the value of your home, you can contact Suzanne Drubie at the county assessor’s office (520) 724-8630 or via email at AsrPC@pima.gov. Their website is www.asr.pima.gov.

Always remember to use a local Green Valley Realtor. They are the experts on selling Green Valley homes. I have over 25 years of experience selling homes here in Green Valley. So, if you need a REALTOR®, contact me, your Local Green Valley Real Estate Expert, Scott Chancellor, Associate Broker, Realty Executives Arizona Territory at 520-360 6973.

I received a question about a proposed road that may (or may not) be built in Sahuarita in the next 20 to 50 years. New homes are currently being built there. Should REALTORS disclose this?

My short answer is No. REALTORS don’t have to disclose what might happen in the future.

What sellers must disclose

Sellers must disclose on the Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS) the age of the roof, heating/cooling system, plumbing etc. and any current or past defects that could be pertinent to the sale such as water leaks, termites, mold issues etc. The listing agent MUST also disclose any information about the property that would be pertinent to the sale, even if the Seller didn’t disclose it on their SPDS.

What need not be disclosed

Sellers are not obligated to disclose incidents like natural deaths or suicides, some other crime issues, and sexual offenders nearby. The Buyer would need to investigate this.

Buyers’ responsibilities

Buyers are also responsible for disclosing issues to Sellers. For example, if the Buyer becomes unable to purchase the home, the Buyer’s agent must immediately notify the Seller.

Always remember to use a local Green Valley Realtor. They are the experts on selling Green Valley homes. I have over 44 years of experience selling homes in southern Arizona, so if you need a REALTOR®, call me, your Local Green Valley Real Estate Expert, Scott Chancellor, Associate Broker, Realty Executives Arizona Territory at 520-360 6973, Scott@MrGreenValley.com www.MrGreenValley.com.

Some sellers want an Open House all the time and others think it’s a waste of time. Real estate agents will  tell you every home is different, and some are better candidates than others.

Lots of “Lookie-Loos”

Lazy agents know all the reasons not to do Open Houses. It’s true that most who attend your Open House will be unqualified buyers, nosey neighbors and curious Lookie-Loos who have no intention of buying.  In rare cases, there could even be some security and theft issues. And for some high-end properties, an Open House might not be the best marketing strategy.

I believe, in most cases, an Open House can be a great marketing tool, and a great way to open your home up to many buyers in a no-pressure situation.

Great reasons for having Open Houses

• Extra exposure - get more than one buyer in your home at the same time.

• Lack of pressure - Buyers can look around as much as they want, without feeling pressured by having an agent showing them around.

• More knowledgeable agent - The listing agent knows all about how special your home is; the more the buyer sees your home the more knowledgeable they will be about all  its special features.

• It’s free - and you even get free advertising via the internet.

If you are looking to buy or sell your current home, call a great local Green Valley REALTOR®, Scott Chancellor, Realty Executives Arizona Territory at (520) 360-6973. Scott@MrGreenValley.com www.MrGreenValley.com

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 Our real estate market has been changing over the past year, going from one favoring sellers to one favoring buyers.  There are fewer buyers than a year ago, and our inventory of homes has almost doubled over the past few years. We are starting to see a slight reduction in prices.

Inventory of homes has increased

Here are the numbers:

Green Valley: 160 single family, 145 townhomes, 72 condos for sale, and 55 single family, 51 townhomes, and 8 condos under contract

Quail Creek: 62 homes for sale; 23 under contract

In the past 6 months, 313 homes sold in Green Valley; 75 sold in Quail Creek. Fewer homes were sold this year than during the same period last year. Shortages still exist in some types of homes; for example, only 8 have pools, and 9 have 3-car garages.

Even with the lower pricing, homes with extras like scenic views, 3-car garages or special features inside are still commanding above-market pricing. Sellers with appealing homes that are priced right still sell very fast.

Prices may adjust, but not crash

The good news is Green Valley is still one of the best places to retire in the USA. It’s very affordable and a safe place to live.

I have over 25 years’ experience selling homes in Green Valley, so if you need a Green Valley REALTOR®, call me, Scott Chancellor, your Local Green Valley Real Estate Expert, Realty Executives Arizona Territory at 520-360-6973, Scott@MrGreenValley.com www.MrGreenValley.com.

 At some point, your home may become too much to handle. Whether you are moving closer to family or to a smaller place, you are probably wondering: “What will I do with all my  stuff?”

Hiring a professional estate sales company can make this tough chore a lot easier. Estate sales are not just for rich folks; your stuff is part of your estate. Here are a few tips for the sale:

• Pick a good Realtor who will help coordinate the estate sale with the sale of your home.

• Remove the items you want to keep because they will sell everything and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

• If you’re selling for a deceased family member, check books, clothes and furniture for hidden money and valuables.

• Invite your family to take items they want so treasured keepsakes remain in the family to be cherished by loved ones.

•  Interview several estate sale companies. Their fees are often around 35% of the sales, but worth it as they know current prices and how to run a sale.

• Donate the rest to a local thrift shop that will pick it all up. Be sure to get a receipt so you can claim a tax deduction for the donations.

A knowledgeable Green Valley Realtor can help you make sense of it all. So call me, your Local Green Valley Real Estate Expert, Scott Chancellor, Realty Executives Arizona Territory at (520)360-6973.  

Scott@MrGreenValley.com www.MrGreenValley.com

 Location, location, location? You’ve heard these often-repeated words due to the importance of location to buyers looking for a home. When selling a home, however, you need to consider three other little words.

Location, condition and price

Each of these determines how fast your home sells and the value of your home (Time vs Price).

• Location – Always a key part of selling a home, this is the one thing you cannot change.You can’t just pick up your home and move it. Every Green Valley homeowner will tell you theirs is the “best’ neighborhood, but what matters is what the buyer thinks. Location also means surroundings – positives like mountain views and backing up to common areas, and negatives like freeway noise and lack of privacy.

• Condition – Your home’s condition is something you can and should change if you can recoup the investment. Repainting and replacing carpets are normally cheap investments that can make a big difference. A clean, fresh-smelling home is an easy way to change its condition.

• Price – Price determines how fast a home sells based on its location and condition. Priced too high could mean no showings and no sale. Priced too low could mean a fast sale that leaves money on the table.

A knowledgeable Green Valley Realtor can help you make sense of it all. So call me, your Local Green Valley Real Estate Expert, Scott Chancellor, Realty Executives Arizona Territory at (520)360-697. 

Scott@MrGreenValley.com, www.MrGreenValley.com

If you watch TV commercials, you would think this happens all the time. There is a company that advertises this type of property fraud. For the price of a monthly subscription, they will notify you if someone changes the title on your home.

I have not heard about this happening in Green Valley, but if it did, it could cause you lots of headaches, time and money getting the situation resolved, even requiring an attorney.

Get protection for free

The good news is that Pima county is offering a similar service, Fraud Notify, for free. Fraud Notify will notify you if anyone has made changes to your home’s title, helping to keep you from becoming a victim of this type of property fraud.

Sign up for free

To sign up go to the Pima County Recorder Website: www.recorder.pima.gov/FraudNotify, then follow the instructions.

Although this type of fraud is rare, the sooner you find out that someone is trying to make changes to the ownership of your property the better off you will be. It is better to be safe than sorry! (Especially when the service is free!)

I wish you and your family a Healthy and Happy New Year!

I have over 25 years of selling homes in Green Valley, so if you need a Green Valley REALTOR®, call me, your Local Green Valley Real Estate Expert, Scott Chancellor, Realty Executives Arizona Territory at (520)360-697. 

Scott@MrGreenValley.com, www.MrGreenValley.com