FAQs
Questions West Valley buyers and sellers actually ask
These are the questions we field most often. Where an answer depends on a specific community or address, we say so rather than publishing a number we cannot verify.
Working with Kevin & Annette
- Who are Kevin and Annette Wurgler?
- Kevin and Annette Wurgler are a husband-and-wife real estate team with eXp Realty, based at 13940 W. Meeker Boulevard, Suite 117 in Sun City West, Arizona. Kevin has been licensed in Arizona since 2005 and Annette since 2007, and they have worked together as a full-time team for 14 years, closing more than 320 transactions with over 100 client reviews. They specialize in active adult retirement communities.
- What areas do you serve?
- The Northwest Valley of metro Phoenix, with a focus on active adult communities in Sun City West, Sun City, Surprise, Peoria, Goodyear and Buckeye — including Corte Bella, Sun City Grand, Sun City Festival, Arizona Traditions, PebbleCreek, Sun Village, Westbrook Village and Coyote Lakes.
- Do you work with buyers who live out of state?
- Yes. A large share of our clients buy or sell from another state. We handle video tours, written condition reports, remote inspections and remote or mail-away closings, and we confirm the signing method with the title company at the start of escrow.
Active adult communities
- What does age-restricted actually mean?
- In an age-restricted community, occupancy rules apply to everyone who lives in the home, not just the buyer on the loan. Requirements are set by each association and verified at transfer. Before you write an offer, we confirm the current requirement in writing for that specific community.
- Which of these communities is not age-restricted?
- Coyote Lakes in Surprise is an all-ages golf community. It is often the right answer for households that cannot meet 55+ occupancy rules but still want golf-community living. Westbrook Village occupancy rules should be confirmed in writing for the specific property.
- How much are HOA and recreation fees?
- Fees vary by community, by subdivision and over time, and several communities also charge transfer or asset-preservation fees at sale. We will not quote a figure from memory. We obtain the current written amounts and governing documents from the association for the exact address you are considering, during your inspection period.
- Is golf included in HOA dues?
- Generally no. In Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand, Corte Bella, PebbleCreek and Westbrook Village, golf is handled through separate green fees or a club membership structure that is not part of base association dues.
Buying
- What should I inspect in a 1980s or 1990s Arizona home?
- Start with roof, HVAC, water heater and plumbing. In the Sun City communities these four items drive the majority of repair negotiations. Order specialty inspections in the first half of the inspection period so there is time to negotiate rather than react.
- Should I buy new construction or resale?
- It depends on the market at that moment. When builders in communities like Sun City Festival offer incentives, new construction can compete closely with resale. We compare current resale comparables against active builder pricing and incentives before you decide.
- How do I choose between eleven similar-sounding communities?
- Two questions narrow it fast: how much renovation do you want to manage, and how far will you drive for your doctors, the airport and family? Home age and location separate these communities far more than amenities do.
Selling
- What updates are worth making before I list?
- In active adult communities, decluttering, neutral paint, flooring and clean landscaping usually return more than a major remodel. Deferred roof, HVAC and plumbing items are worth addressing or disclosing accurately, because buyers will price them in either way.
- Can you handle an estate or family-coordinated sale?
- Yes. We coordinate clean-out, estate-sale and donation services, repairs, access and remote signing, and we keep out-of-area family members updated in writing throughout.
- How long does it take to sell?
- Timelines move with the season and with the community. Buyer traffic in the Northwest Valley active adult market changes noticeably between the winter visitor months and the summer. We give you current, dated market data for your community rather than a general average.
Joining the team
- Can I join Kevin's real estate team at eXp Realty?
- Yes. Kevin sponsors and mentors agents at eXp Realty. Visit the Join The Team page for an overview of the eXp model and a link to Kevin's information video.
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