Why Arizona Doesn’t Do Pre-List Inspections (What Buyers Need to Know)

Angela Tauscher • December 11, 2025

If you’re moving to Arizona from another state, our inspection process might surprise you. I recently spoke with buyers from Chicago who asked when they could see the seller’s pre-listing inspection report. They were shocked when I told them that in Arizona… we don’t do those.


Here’s how it really works in our state.


Buyers Choose Their Own Inspections.

In Arizona, the buyer decides what inspections they want after their offer is accepted.
Home inspection, roof, HVAC, pool, termites, foundation—whatever you want checked, you choose the professional and you pay for the service.


This gives you full control and helps you trust the results because you picked the inspector.


You Get 10 Days to Do All Your Inspections.

Once your offer is accepted, the clock starts. Buyers have 10 days to do any and all inspections they feel are important.
This is your chance to get the full picture of the home.


A big tip:
Don’t spread inspections out over time.


Get them all done in the 10-day window so you have everything you need when it’s time to make decisions.


You Only Get One Shot at Requesting Repairs.


When the inspection period ends, the buyer has one opportunity to ask the seller for repairs.

Because of that, it’s important to gather all the inspection reports before submitting your repair request. Once you send it, you can’t go back and add more items later. It’s better to be thorough upfront than wish you had checked one more thing.


The One Exception: Septic Systems.


Arizona has one special rule.
If a home has a 
septic system, the seller must pay for:

  • A septic inspection
  • A septic clean-out


This is a state requirement. Everything else? The buyer handles their own inspections.


Arizona’s Process Puts Buyers in the Driver’s Seat.

Even though this setup feels different for people moving from other states, it actually gives buyers strong control. You pick your inspectors, you gather your own information, and you get a clear understanding of the home before you commit.


If you’re relocating to Arizona and want a walkthrough of how inspections work—or if you need trusted local inspectors—I’d be honored to help.

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