Tempe Short Sale & Foreclosure Help

Tempe at a glance

• Population: 186,000+
• Median home value: ~$478,000
• County: Maricopa County
• ZIP codes I cover: 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85288
• Neighborhoods: Mitchell Park, Warner Ranch, The Lakes, Maple-Ash, Shalimar

Why Tempe matters for your short sale

Zillow typical value tracked around $478K into early 2026 (-3.2% YoY). Short-term rental owners near ASU and airport-facing neighborhoods have been hit by regulation changes and demand softening.

The Tempe short sale process

1. Free call. 15 minutes to understand your situation and options.
2. Listing. I list the home and market it aggressively to Tempe-area buyers.
3. Offer. We accept a qualified offer — usually within 30 days.
4. Lender package. I submit your hardship documentation and offer to the lender.
5. Negotiation. I push the lender toward approval and a full deficiency release.
6. Close. You sign, the home transfers, and you walk away clean.

Arizona laws that protect you

Arizona is a non-judicial foreclosure state, meaning most lenders foreclose through a trustee's sale under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 33. Two laws matter most:

• ARS §33-808 — requires at least 90 days between a Notice of Trustee's Sale and the auction. That's your window to act.
• ARS §33-814 — Arizona's anti-deficiency statute protects qualifying owner-occupied homeowners from being pursued for the difference after foreclosure or short sale.

This page is educational and not legal advice. Talk to a real estate attorney for your specific situation.