How the process works

What happens during a cash-home walkthrough in Arizona?

Written by Karlos Hermiz — Published July 25, 2026 — Seller checklist included

A walkthrough lets a buyer confirm the house, its condition, and the repair assumptions behind an offer. It should not be a pressure event. The seller should know who is entering, what they will inspect, whether photographs are allowed, and exactly when the buyer can cancel or change the price.

Before the visit

Ask for the visitor's name, company, phone number, and expected arrival window. Confirm whether the person is the buyer, an employee, a contractor, a partner, or a prospective assignee. If the property is occupied by a tenant, follow the lease and applicable notice requirements before granting access.

Do not provide lockbox codes, alarm codes, or unattended access to an unverified person. You may have a family member, agent, attorney, or other trusted person present.

What a buyer normally looks at

• Roof age or visible damage, exterior walls, grading, windows, and doors.
• Heating and cooling equipment, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater.
• Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, paint, cabinets, and appliances that remain.
• Signs of water intrusion, fire or smoke damage, pests, foundation movement, or deferred maintenance.
• Garage, pool, sheds, additions, solar equipment, and other improvements.
• Occupancy, unwanted contents, access limitations, and the seller's desired timing.

A normal visual walkthrough should not involve destructive testing or removal of materials without the owner's permission. A buyer who wants a specialist, invasive inspection, or repeated access should explain the reason and rely on the access rights in the signed contract.

What the seller should prepare

You do not need to clean for an as-is walkthrough. It is helpful to gather repair invoices, permits, insurance claim information, solar agreements, leases, HOA notices, and reports already obtained. Share known material defects honestly. An as-is agreement does not erase disclosure duties or make concealed facts acceptable.

The most important question: is the offer firm?

Some buyers inspect before making a written offer. Others sign first and use an inspection period to confirm their numbers. Neither structure is automatically wrong, but the seller must understand the cancellation language.

• Is there an inspection period? When does it start and end?
• May the buyer cancel for any reason during that period?
• Can the buyer demand a price change, or can the seller refuse and keep the original agreement?
• When is earnest money deposited, and when can the seller retain it?
• Does the buyer need partner, committee, lender, or end-buyer approval?

If the buyer advertises a firm price but the contract allows an unrestricted cancellation, read the contract rather than relying on the slogan.

After the walkthrough

1. The buyer should explain whether the repair assumptions changed.
2. Any revised price or term should be written in an amendment; the seller can accept, reject, or seek advice.
3. The title company should receive the signed agreement and earnest money according to the contract.
4. Title and escrow then identify ownership, mortgages, liens, taxes, HOA items, and documents needed to close.

How our walkthrough works

AZ Home Cash uses the visit to confirm visible condition and the seller's timeline. We do not require cleaning or repairs. If we need a contractor or specialist to evaluate an item, we explain why and coordinate access. The written agreement controls the inspection period, cancellation rights, earnest money, assignment, and closing date. Sellers should read those terms and may have an Arizona attorney review them before signing.

Safety and scam prevention

• Verify identity and company contact information independently.
• Do not pay an upfront fee to receive an offer.
• Do not sign a deed outside a licensed title and escrow closing.
• Never wire money using instructions from an unverified email or text.
• Walk away from anyone who prevents you from reading the contract or obtaining advice.

Disclaimer: General information, not legal advice. The signed agreement controls the parties' rights. Consult an Arizona attorney about a specific contract.