Scottsdale real estate is always at the top of mind for The Kay-Grant Group as we assist a lot of individuals every month interested in finding or selling their next piece of Arizona real estate; whether that's looking for Old Town Scottsdale condos for sale, a downtown Phoenix loft for sale, or selling their house in northern Phoenix. The Kay-Grant Group are your premier Scottsdale Realtors.
This blog focuses on topics relevant to the Scottsdale and Phoenix metro real estate community as well as to those residing in The Valley that are interested in things to do around The Valley or the general going-ons in Phoenix and Scottsdale.
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Enjoy 1,186 square feet of indoor-outdoor living with two private patios and courtyard views.
Home highlights:
Floor-to-ceiling glass
Updated patio surrounded by greenery
Primary suite includes its own private patio
Open kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, and gas cooking
Two parking spaces
Optima Camelview community amenities:
Indoor and outdoor pools
Fitness center
Basketball court
Sauna
Concierge services
On-site restaurant
Interested in Viewing this Scottsdale Home?
The address is 7157 E Rancho Vista Dr #4010, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. The listing price is $675,000.
Join us on Sunday, September 6th, from 11 am to 2 pm for our open house.
To schedule a showing, please call Julie Jarmiolowski at 602-663-5256 or fill out our contact form. To learn more about this Scottsdale home, click here.
Probate sale: the house or land itself, sold by the personal representative under the Arizona probate court's authority
Estate sales usually happen first, to clear the home before it goes on the market
Arizona probate sales can require paperwork and notice periods that a standard home sale doesn't
How do estate sales work for sellers?
For a personal representative or heir authorizing the sale, an estate sale means turning the household items into cash before the home goes on the market, without having to price, market, or run the sale yourself, unless you choose to handle it that way.
You approve hiring an estate sale company, a probate real estate professional, or decide to run the sale yourself
If you hire a company, they price, market, and run the sale on your behalf
You decide what happens to anything left unsold: donation, junk removal, or a liquidator
Proceeds go into the estate account before any distribution to heirs
How long does an estate sale take?
A typical estate sale runs one to three days, but the full process from hiring a company to closing out the home can take four to eight weeks.
Timing depends on the size of the estate, how far along probate is, and how quickly the family wants to move.
Initial walkthrough and pricing: about a week
Staging and setup: one to two weeks
The sale itself: a weekend or two
Cleanout and donation pickup: a few days to a week after
Who handles an estate sale during probate?
In Arizona, the personal representative named in the will, or appointed by the court if there's no will, has the legal authority to sell estate property.
Many personal representatives hire a professional estate sale company to run the sale itself. Then they work with an Arizona probate real estate agent to handle the home.
Who's involved in an estate sale during probate in Arizona:
The personal representative authorizes the sale and signs off on proceeds
An estate sale company handles pricing and running the sale
A probate attorney advises on Arizona court requirements
An Arizona probate real estate agent lists and sells the home once it's cleared
What happens if the home still has belongings inside after the sale?
You don't have to clean it out yourself. The Kay-Grant Group, Arizona probate specialists based in Scottsdale, arranges trusted vendors for clean-outs, junk removal, donations, and estate sale coordination on your timeline.
What is probate real estate in Phoenix, Arizona?
Probate real estate in Phoenix means selling a home that belonged to someone who has passed away.
The sale happens under the probate court's authority.
Most Arizona probate is informal. That means the personal representative can usually sell without court confirmation at every step, unless the case falls under formal or supervised administration.
Phoenix is part of Maricopa County, and these rules apply the same way across the rest of the county.
Key details on Phoenix probate sales:
Covers homes in Phoenix and throughout Maricopa County
The personal representative needs court authority before listing the home
Homes typically sell as-is, though experienced Arizona probate realtors can often suggest small, low-cost fixes that make a real difference in sale price
A cash sale can close in as little as 10 days, depending on the buyer
Do you need a real estate agent for an estate sale?
You aren't required to use an agent to run the estate sale itself.
Selling the home is a different story, and that's where you do need one. Probate sales come with steps most agents rarely see.
Ron Pacioni, an Arizona probate specialist with The Kay-Grant Group, has spent years working these cases.
Ron Pacioni, Arizona probate real estate specialist, The Kay-Grant Group
He's built relationships with probate attorneys and other specialists statewide.
That network means less time spent tracking down the right people and more time moving the sale forward.
Ron works with families across Maricopa and Pinal counties from the first walkthrough through closing.
The Kay-Grant Group's probate real estate specialist, Ron Pacioni, wrote a free guide, Navigating Probate Home Sales, that covers how probate works in Arizona, selling as-is versus making repairs, and how to handle clean-outs, estate sales, and staging.
Are you dreaming of living in a walker's paradise?
This furnished one-bedroom Scottsdale condo on Camelback and Miller is within walking distance of Old Town.
The condo has a new HVAC system and a private patio. The community has a swimming pool, spa, fitness center, and covered parking.
Key features:
Furnished
New HVAC system
Private patio
Community pool, spa, and fitness center
Covered parking
This location is unbeatable, near Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale Fashion Square, and Scottsdale Waterfront.
Interested in viewing this Scottsdale condo for sale?
Click here to learn more about 7625 E Camelback Road #B139. The list price is $310,000. To schedule a showing, call Julie Jarmiolowski at 602-663-5256 or fill out our contact form.
Furnished, on the golf course, and priced under $300,000 in Scottsdale.
This fully furnished two-bedroom, two-bath Sunrise condo in Scottsdale borders Continental Golf Course, just south of Indian School Road.
The covered patio has trees for shade and privacy. Inside, wood-look flooring runs through the living areas and bedrooms. The kitchen has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The open living and dining area connects straight to the patio.
Key features:
955 square feet
Furnished
In-unit laundry
Borders Continental Golf Course
Community pools, spas, and fitness facilities
This Scottsdale condo is near Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale Waterfront, and Scottsdale Stadium.
Interested in viewing this Scottsdale condo for sale?
Click here to learn more about 3600 N Hayden Road #2509; the list price is $299,000. To schedule a showing, call Julie Jarmiolowski at 602-663-5256 or fill out our contact form.
This three-bedroom home includes a one-bedroom attached apartment, for a total of four bedrooms. It's a perfect fit as a generational home or income-producing property.
Key features:
- One-bedroom casita with separate exit and in-unit stacked washer and dryer
- Primary suite with large walk-in closet
- Covered front entry
- Arcadia door leading to covered backyard patio
- Kitchen with white cabinetry
- Granite countertops
Located near Verrado on Osborn and 199th Avenue, the home is near Verrado Golf Club, I-10, and Loop 303.
Interested in Viewing this Buckeye Home?
The address is 19948 W Flower St, Buckeye, AZ 85396. The list price is $499,900.
This fully remodeled Figueroa model in Sun City West comes with over $230,000 in upgrades.
The kitchen features upgraded cabinetry, a Cambria quartz island, a GE Monogram side-by-side refrigerator, a gas cooktop, a built-in electric double oven, a dishwasher, and an under-counter reverse osmosis system.
Both bedrooms are en-suites with walk-in closets.
Out back, professional landscaping includes a built-in gas fireplace in the courtyard, a built-in BBQ, and landscape lighting in the front and back.
The garage comes with a Mitsubishi mini split air conditioner, added insulation, wall cabinets, and epoxy floors. A paid solar system with new inverters installed in 2025 is also included.
Home highlights:
- Fully remodeled
- Two ensuite bedrooms
- Powder room
- Cambria quartz kitchen island
- GE Monogram side-by-side refrigerator
- Gas cooktop and built-in double oven
- Reverse osmosis system
- Butler's pantry
- Walk-in pantry
- Gas fireplace
- Tile flooring
- Whole-house water filtration system
- Mini split AC, insulation
- Epoxy floors in the garage
- Outdoor built-in gas fireplace
- Paid solar system with new inverters (2025)
Interested in Viewing this Sun City West Home?
The address is 13228 W Santa Ynez Dr, Sun City West, AZ 85375. The list price is $940,000.
Ron Pacioni, Arizona probate real estate specialist, The Kay-Grant Group
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