State Smarts:
Arizona Edition
Arizona Edition
What was the first capitol of Arizona?
Prescott
You arrive at a property for a scheduled showing and find yourself searching everywhere. You check the front door, the gate, and even the water hose. What is the item you’re looking for?
The lockbox
This happens when a listing photo features a perfectly staged room, but the background reveals a chaotic mess.
Real life
What are the five "C's" of Arizona?
Copper, Cotton, Cattle, Climate, Citrus
This happens when you’re showing a home and discover that the usually friendly dog is not in its pen, making for a rather startling experience?
An aggressive dog encounter
Your client tries to recreate a home decor project from a popular online platform, but it turns out looking nothing like the professional version.
Pinterest fail
What is the nickname for Mesa, Arizona?
"Gem City"
You may experience this when you walk into a home for a showing and find it in a state that’s more ‘post-party’ than ‘show-ready.
A surprise mess
This occurs when you mistakenly startle someone who’s still home during a showing, leading to an awkward encounter.
Unplanned introduction
What was the hottest temperature ever recorded in Arizona?
128 degrees
(Lake Havasu City on June 29, 1994)
Term used to describe a house that is so outdated, it looks like it belongs in a museum.
Fixer-upper
This phrase is what sellers say when they want to scare buyers away with an outrageous price.
Priced to sell