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Sedona Poll of the Month

Results from Last Poll

Community is important to us. Which charity is on your heart to help?

Our poll last month was one of our favorites. We believe strongly in giving time and funds to charities that are on our heart to help. We wanted to know - Which charity is on the hearts of our readers? With 43% of the vote, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Northern Arizona won our poll! Thank you everyone for your efforts making Sedona a better place to live!

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#130 - Sedona AZ's Proximity to Jerome

A part of Sedona that all of the residents here love is the scenery. Sedona is a place that draws people in by the unique characteristics such as Red Rocks, Oak Creek and the various vortexes. One thing that we really love about living in Sedona is our town's uniqueness compared to the surrounding towns. If we want a change of scenery for a special occasion, it doesn't take long to get out of town and find the perfect spot!

Jerome is another tourist town in Arizona, only 40 minutes from Sedona. Jerome's unique atmosphere attracts Sedona residents who love to walk through the shops and restaurants! Jerome is known as a "ghost town", the location of an old insane asylum that served the Sedona-Verde Valley area. This makes Jerome especially fun at Halloween time!...

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#126 - Page Springs Fish Hatchery

Sedona is surrounded by so many awesome opportunities to have fun! Sedona's prime location allows residents to be able to do just about any activity they desire, even fishing at the Page Springs Fish Hatchery. Reason to live in Sedona #126, Sedona's location to the Page Springs Fish Hatchery where we can catch some of the largest rainbow trout around!

The Page Springs Fish Hatchery sits on 82 acres, located halfway between Sedona and Cottonwood. The scenic drive is often time used as a five mile cut across to Cornville, Page Springs Road. When driving through Page Springs, there is no way that you can miss the diverse wildlife that survives in the small area of the Coconino National Forest along the creek. The Page Springs Fish Hatchery has been open and in operation since 1938 with raceways installed in 1960...

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Buyers

Why you Should Review a Survey

When purchasing a piece of Sedona Real Estate, it is important to investigate all aspects of your future property. Arizona is a due diligence state, meaning the buyer is responsible for investigating all things of value to them. Just as you would inspect the quality of the home, you should also verify the amount of land you are purchasing. We recommend verifying all corners of the premises via a current Property Boundary Survey.

Knowing where the property corners are is a must when moving forward to purchase a Sedona Property. It is important to understand how much land you are responsible for from a maintenance and liability standpoint. It will also help determine if the fence you are looking at is on the property line or if you are in danger of extra expenses due to the encroachment on a neighbor’s border.

Understanding what land accompanies the purchase is extremely important and should be addressed during the inspection period. We have lived in the area for quite some time and can help direct you to a competent surveyor if need be. If a recent survey has been performed on the property, attempt to review the report rather than ignore the fact due to the extra expense.

When a Survey is Most Important?

For Sedona Properties not in a Subdivision/HOA - Most Subdivisions have plat maps that accompany visually identifiable lot lines. We normally encourage our clients to get a survey, but in a Sedona Subdivision – most clients do not see the need for the extra expense. However, when a Sedona Property is not located in a subdivision, we strongly suggest getting a survey, or a copy of a recent survey, to decipher where the boundaries of your property will be.

Let us give an example from one of our past clients. The MLS description of the property was 4.5+ acres. Once we reviewed a recent survey of the property, we realized the property was approx. half of an acre short of the description (only 4.25 acres).

Understanding what was being conveyed was extremely important for the buyer due to their future plans. Knowing the discrepancy prior to the end of the inspection period allowed for the buyer to negotiate a discount due to the lesser amount of Sedona Real Estate being sold. If the survey wasn’t reviewed, or a survey wasn’t performed, the buyer would have no recourse against the seller because of Arizona’s Due Diligence requirement.

Ending to the story, our client (the buyer) reduced their offer and purchased the property for fair market value. The survey allowed them to understand what they were buying and avoid heartache down the road. If you have questions about buying a Sedona Property please contact us at 928-821-3508, or send us an email.

For more home buying tips, click for our Sedona Home Buying Guide.

Sellers

Seller's Property Disclosure Statement

When in Doubt - Disclose!

Arizona law requires all Sellers to disclose facts about their property that may affect a Buyer's decision to purchase. The Arizona Department of Real Estate has created a form that asks a variety of questions to prod the Seller's memory. The form is called the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS). Click here for a copy of Residential SPDS & Vacant Land SPDS.

The process of filling out the form can be time consuming, but we suggest that Sellers complete the form as soon as possible after their Sedona Property is listed for sale. This way there is no immediate deadline for the form to be completed and you can be thorough in your disclosure.

Once a contract is accepted on the Sedona Property, the Seller has five (5) days to provide the Disclosure Statement to the potential Buyer. If the SPDS form has already been completed, the Seller may only be required to update the form prior to delivering a copy.

What Should We Put on the Form?

The best piece of advice we can give our clients, and it says it on the form --

When in Doubt, Disclose!

Think about it from a Buyer's perspective...what would you want to know?

We feel it is important to give the Buyer the most complete picture of the property they are attempting to purchase. If you as a Seller are forthcoming, it will build trust with the Buyer and help facilitate the closing of the transaction.

If you have any questions about the Seller Property Disclosures or listing your Sedona Property for Sale, Contact Us. We are available to give you guidance on the best way to market your Sedona Real Estate and to maximize your value.

For more Selling Tips, or ideas to Stage Your Home, visit the Sedona Property Selling Tips on our website.

La Barranca Video Tour

Set off of Jacks Canyon Road in the Village of Oak Creek, La Barranca is a luxury home gated community that has unique views of the gorgeous Sedona Red Rocks.

For more information about La Barranca Property for sale or Subdivision Details please don’t hesitate to Contact Us at 928.821.3508 or 928.282.4166 ext 253.

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Ingredients

• Olive oil cooking spray
• 8 boneless, skinless, thin-cut chicken cutlets (2 lbs)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 4 tsp. arrowroot or cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tsp. water
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
• 4 thin lemon slices
• 3 tbsp. drained nonpareil capers
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter

Directions

• Generously coat a 12-in ovenproof skillet with cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Heat pan over high heat. Cook 2 or 3 cutlets at a time until lightly browned 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken, coating pan with cooking spray between batches.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the dissolved arrowroot or cornstarch and whisk until thickened 2 to 3 minutes. Return chicken to the pan with rosemary, lemon slices and capers: gently simmer until chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and divide among 4 plates.
• Add butter to sauce in pan and cook over high heat until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon about 1/3 cup sauce over each plate. Enjoy.