Shawn Krill
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MOVING TO ARIZONA FROM CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS, COLORADO OR NEW YORK?
Moving to Arizona?
Read This Before You Pack a Single Box.
The free guide that translates Arizona for people who already know how to buy a home, just not here.
Inside, you'll discover:
• What is different about buying a home in Arizona compared to where you live now.
• The mistakes out of state buyers make on their first house hunting weekend, and how to avoid them.
• How to compare neighborhoods using facts you can check from wherever you are today.
Moving to Arizona Guide
A PDF you can read on your phone
No spam. No pitch. No obligation to work with me. I don't sell your information.
Licensed in Arizona real estate since 2004
Broker since 2009
CPA
Top Producer 2024 and 2025
You're living in two places at once.
You know how to buy a home. You've done it before. You understand the mortgage, the inspection and the closing.
What you don't know is Arizona. Which way the house faces. What the Home Owners Association (HOA) really costs every month. Why two homes at the same price can feel completely different once summer arrives. And you may only have a weekend, maybe two, to see homes in person.
That is a lot of pressure for a decision this big.
As you read this guide, you'll start to feel what it is like to already have a friend on the ground in Arizona.
What you'll find inside the Moving to Arizona Guide
01 The sun test: Why the direction a home faces can change your summer, and how to check it before you fall in love with the kitchen.
02 The HOA question: Two communities at the same price can have very different monthly dues and very different rules. Here is what to ask before you write an offer.
03 Pool math: The ongoing costs to look at before you picture the first swim, and the bills to ask the seller for.
04 The desert inspection list: Settling soil, roofs, irrigation, scorpions and monsoon season drainage. What your inspection should cover here.
05 Your 48 hour house hunt: What to do before you board the plane so your one weekend actually counts.
06 Reading a neighborhood from a screen: Compare areas using commute, age of the homes, price range and amenities, plus where to find the official school grades.
Experienced buyer, new state? Here is where Arizona surprises people.
Six places to look closely. The guide goes deeper on each one.
Sun and heat
A west facing home takes the afternoon sun, which matters most in summer. Ask for last summer's electric bills.
HOAs
Dues, rules and amenities vary a lot from one community to the next. Ask for the fee schedule and the rules before you write an offer.
Pools
A pool comes with ongoing costs for upkeep, equipment and electricity. Ask for a year of pool service and power bills.
Landscaping and water
Desert landscaping and irrigation systems are common here. Ask how the yard is watered and what the water bill runs.
Monsoon season
Summer storms bring heavy rain and dust. Ask about the roof, the drainage and any past storm repairs.
Soil and pests
Soil can settle, and scorpions are part of desert living. Ask what the inspection covers and about pest treatment history.
One weekend. Ten to fifteen homes. A big decision.
The guide includes a plan for making a short trip count. Here is the shape of it.
STEP 1
Before you fly
Get the lender conversation done and your list narrowed, so you are not starting from zero at the airport.
STEP 2
Your house hunting days
See homes in an order that makes sense, and drive the commute you would actually make.
STEP 3
Before you fly home
Compare notes while everything is fresh, then decide what to offer and what to see next.
I'm Shawn Krill, and I'll be your eyes on the ground.
I have been licensed in Arizona real estate since 2004 and a broker since 2009. I'm also a CPA, so I read the numbers the way your accountant would, and I'll tell you straight what I would do. I work throughout the Valley, including Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Queen Creek, Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale and Surprise. I hold the Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) designation and I was a Top Producer in 2024 and 2025.
What happens after you download
1 Get the guide: It lands in your inbox in minutes.
2 Read it your way: On your phone, on the plane, or at midnight when you're researching.
3 Ask me anything: If you want a second set of eyes, book a free 20 minute Clarity Call. No pressure and nothing to sign.
Questions people ask first
Is the guide really free?
Yes. There is no payment and no obligation to work with me.
I'm not ready to buy yet. Should I still download it?
Yes. Many people read it months before they move, so they arrive already knowing which questions to ask.
Does the guide cover schools?
It shows you where to find the official Arizona A through F school grades at azreportcards.azed.gov, so you can look at the real information and decide for yourself.
Which cities does the guide cover?
It covers what to look at in any Arizona home, the same six topics wherever you buy, and it links to the official sources so you can check the details for the exact address you are considering.
What will you do with my information?
I will send you the guide and follow up about your move. I don't sell your information.
Get the guide before you book the flight.
It's free, it takes under a minute, and it will change the questions you ask on your first weekend in Arizona.
P.S. Your first weekend in Arizona will go faster than you think. Read the guide first, and walk into every home knowing exactly what to look for.
Shawn Krill, Associate Broker, CPA.
Phone 480-999-6070
Website ShawnKrill.com. Email [email protected].
16165 N 83rd Ave Suite 200, Peoria, AZ 85382
Changing Lives One Door At A Time.
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