How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Arizona?
One of the most common questions we hear is "How long will it take to sell my house?" The answer depends on your selling method, location, price point, and property condition.
Average Timeline by Selling Method
Traditional Realtor Sale: 60-120 Days
Breakdown:
Preparing home (repairs, staging): 1-4 weeks Photography and listing: 1 week Days on market: 30-60 days Under contract to closing: 30-45 days Total: 2-4 months minimum
For Sale By Owner (FSBO): 90-180 Days
FSBO homes typically take longer because:
Less marketing exposure Buyers perceive them as overpriced No MLS access Owner inexperience with negotiations
Cash Sale: 7-14 Days
Breakdown:
Property assessment: 1-2 days Offer presented: Same day or next day Due diligence: 3-5 days Closing: 1-2 days Total: As fast as 7 days
Factors That Affect Selling Time
Price Point
Under $300K: Sells fastest (larger buyer pool)
$300K-$500K: Average market time
$500K-$1M: Longer, more selective buyers
Over $1M: Significantly longer
Property Condition
Move-in ready: Sells 30% faster
Needs cosmetic updates: Average time
Needs major repairs: Much longer (or cash only)
Location
Phoenix/Scottsdale: Fastest markets
Tucson: Moderate
Rural areas: Slowest
Season
Spring (March-May): Fastest sales
Fall (Sept-Nov): Second fastest
Summer: Slower (heat deters showings)
Winter: Slowest (holidays, snowbirds gone)
Why Some Houses Sit on the Market
Common reasons homes don't sell:
Overpriced - The #1 reason homes don't sell Poor condition - Buyers see dollar signs for repairs Bad photos - First impressions matter online Difficult access - Strict showing requirements Odors - Pets, smoke, mildew Outdated - 1990s everything with no updates
When You Need to Sell Fast
Sometimes you don't have 2-4 months to wait:
Foreclosure deadline approaching Already bought another home Job relocation with start date Divorce requiring quick resolution Inherited property you can't maintain Financial emergency
For these situations, a cash sale is the only realistic option.
Our Closing Timeline
When you sell to CASHHOMEBUYER.CO:
Day 1: You contact us with property details
Day 1-2: We assess the property and make an offer
Day 2-3: You review and accept the offer
Day 3-10: Title work and closing preparation
Day 7-14: Close and get paid
No repairs. No cleaning. No showings. No waiting.
Ready to find out how fast we can close on your property? Get your free cash offer today.