This post is thanks to the March Challenge created by Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP and Kathleen Daniels for this opportunity share!
In some areas of Scottsdale, County Islands are sprinkled in between City of Scottsdale neighborhoods. It's not always obvious, but the area might not have curbs and the lots tend to be larger. These exist throughout Scottsdale and other cities in Maricopa County.
Brad and Lisa were neighbors who had been renting a beautiful home down the street from me for a few years. Right after the housing recession, this couple stopped me in our neighborhood saying they'd like to buy a home in Scottsdale. And the search began!
Not far from the neighborhood, a nice home on a large lot was selected after viewing a few homes. (You get where this is going. ) The home had been remodeled and was listed for sale by an Owner/Agent. Meaning, the agent was selling his own home that he had remodeled.
In Arizona, like most everywhere else, seller disclosures are required. The seller noted that the home was on public sewer. During the home inspection, it was discovered that the home was not on public sewer, even though the current and previous sellers were paying for it since the 1970's! Someone had to know it was on septic, but not this seller.
The listing agent/owner, having no idea that it was on a septic system, was now required to pump and inspect the system to which he had no idea existed.
The buyer went ahead with the purchase, even though it wasn't their ideal sewage scenario. The sale closed and they've enjoyed their home.
After that sale, it's now my practice for both buyers and sellers when assisting in real estate purchases or sales to search a site to see if in fact there is a septic system. Might as well be prepared!
The following link is a database for Maricopa County homes to check for septic systems: envonbase.maricopa.gov/septic.aspx
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