For Buyers
BUYING IN
old town SCOTTSDALE
A field guide for first-time buyers, luxury upgraders, out-of-state relocators, and STR investors. The full process, the real costs, and a local who's done this 150+ times.
For Buyers
A field guide for first-time buyers, luxury upgraders, out-of-state relocators, and STR investors. The full process, the real costs, and a local who's done this 150+ times.
Search
Live MLS feed, updated in real time. Filter by neighborhood, building, price, beds, and STR-eligibility.
IDX feed integration coming soon — in the meantime, tell us what you're looking for and we'll send a curated list.
The Approach
Buying in Old Town isn't just searching the MLS. It's knowing which buildings allow STRs, which streets flood, which builders age well, and which sellers are quietly open to off-market offers. We work the week so you don't have to.
The Search
Searching the public MLS will only get you so far. Here's what changes when we run the search alongside you.
01 · Saved Search
We build a custom MLS search around your priorities — neighborhoods, beds/baths, lot size, year built, STR-eligibility — and you get pinged the moment something matches.
02 · Off-Market Access
Compass Coming Soons, pocket listings, and the Selling Sonoran network of agents and homeowners. Most buyers never see this layer.
03 · Curated Showings
We pre-walk homes when it makes sense so you only spend Saturdays on the ones worth seeing. Group runs and one-off private tours both work.
04 · Out-of-State
Relocators, snowbirds, and STR investors get full FaceTime walkthroughs, drone footage when it matters, and detailed condition videos before you fly in.
05 · Weekly Check-In
A recurring 15-minute call to refine criteria, review new listings, and adjust the plan as inventory shifts. Markets move — the search should too.
06 · Vendor Network
Vetted relationships across lending, inspection, contracting, and design so you never start from scratch. Every recommendation is one we'd use ourselves.
Types of Homes
Most buyers only consider what's actively listed. The best opportunities often live somewhere else.
On-Market
Active homes available on the MLS. Listing agents schedule open houses; we add your favorites to a saved viewing schedule.
Off-Market
Compass has a database of MOLO sell-able homes that are not yet on the market — available to our loyalty buyers through proprietary access.
New Build
Custom and modern Old Town builds. Have a buyer's agent represent you from day one to negotiate price, upgrades, and timelines.
Value Play
Off-market wholesalers and foreclosures that need work but trade at a steep discount. Lender, contractor, and value-add team in place.
The Brokerage
A network of seasoned professionals and proprietary tools you can't get anywhere else — from off-market inventory to private buyer concierge services.
$15B
Compass Arizona Closed Sales Since 2016
#1
Highest-Producing Brokerage in Arizona
450+
Seasoned Compass Agents Statewide
9
Years of Compass Presence in Arizona
10,000+
Families & Individuals Served
The Guides
Everything on this page in one PDF, plus a deeper Scottsdale relocation guide for out-of-state buyers. Quick name and email and the guide is yours.
PDF · 16 pages
The full process, contingencies, costs, negotiation strategies, and action plan for buying anywhere in Maricopa County.
Get the Guide →PDF · 22 pages
Neighborhoods, top public & private schools, restaurants, shopping centers, signature events, entertainment, and the real cost of living.
Get the Guide →Whether you're a year out or already pre-approved, the conversation is the same: tell me what you're looking for, and I'll tell you exactly how we get there.