Your Home Purchase — Plain English Guide
Your Home Purchase
Plain English Guide — Draft Review
Prepared for Matthew & Rebecca Anne Nalan by the Live AZ Co Team
1635 E Fremont Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Draft for Your Review This offer has not been submitted yet. We are presenting these terms for your review before sending the official offer for your signature. Nothing is binding until you sign and the seller accepts.

This guide translates the proposed purchase contract into plain English so you can review exactly what you would be agreeing to before we send it for your signature. The offer on 1635 E Fremont Road, Phoenix, AZ 85042 would include a purchase contract, buyer broker agreement, agency disclosure, seller compensation addendum, wire fraud advisory, and market conditions advisory.

This offer has not been submitted. We prepared these terms for your review. Once you are comfortable with everything, we will send you the official documents for your signature. The offer only becomes active once you sign, and it only becomes binding once the seller also accepts. All timeline dates below assume acceptance on or about April 6, 2026 and will shift based on the actual acceptance date.

This is not legal advice. Please consult an attorney for legal questions.

Purchase Price
$525,000
Conventional loan
Earnest Money
$5,000
~1% held in escrow
Closing Date
Apr 30
2026
Financing
Conventional
Legacy Mortgage

1 How the Money Works

Here is how the money flows from you to the seller.

Earnest Money
$5,000
Applied at closing
+
Down Payment
$101,000
~19%
+
Loan
$424,000
~81%
=
Purchase Price
$525,000
Total
Estimated monthly P&I: ~$2,715/month (based on $424,000 per your pre-qualification with Legacy Mortgage). Taxes, homeowner's insurance, and any HOA dues are additional. Your actual rate may differ based on what you lock in.

The math: $525,000 purchase price − $101,000 down payment = $424,000 loan amount. Per your pre-qualification, principal and interest come to approximately $2,714.92 per month, with total monthly housing cost not to exceed $3,342.14.

No PMI advantage: Because your down payment exceeds 20%, you will not be required to carry private mortgage insurance (PMI), which saves you roughly $150–$250 per month compared to a 10% down payment.
Seller concessions: The seller has agreed to credit you $14,725 toward your closing costs. This credit can be used for any buyer fee, cost, charge, or expenditure allowed by your lender.
Loan typeConventional (fixed rate)
LenderLegacy Mortgage
Loan officerRamon Francis
Pre-qual amount$424,000
Down payment$101,000 (~19%)
Appraisal requiredYes, paid by buyer
Pre-qual expires04/30/2026

Includes: all fixtures, built-in appliances, ceiling fans, garage door openers, light fixtures, window coverings, landscaping, in-ground pool/spa equipment, security systems, water softener, water purification, smart home devices, and storage sheds. Leased items are excluded; the seller will notify you of any leased items within 3 days of acceptance.

2 Earnest Money

Amount$5,000
FormPersonal check
Deposited withMagnus Title
Applied toClosing costs at COE

Your earnest money is a good faith deposit that shows the seller you are serious. It will be applied toward your purchase price at closing.

Protected when you: cancel during the inspection period, cannot get loan approval, the appraisal comes in low, title issues arise, or the seller breaches the contract.

At risk when: you walk away after all contingencies have expired without a valid contractual reason.

Your earnest money is protected by several contingencies built into the contract. As long as you follow the deadlines and communicate in writing, you have clear paths to cancel and get your deposit back.

3 Title & Escrow

Escrow companyMagnus Title
OfficerShawni Butler
Owner's title policySeller pays
Lender's title policyBuyer pays
TaxesProrated at closing

The escrow company holds all money and documents, verifies clean title, handles paperwork, and records the deed. Title insurance protects you against problems with property ownership that might surface after closing.

5 days after receiving the Title Commitment to review it and raise any concerns. You may also purchase extended coverage at your own additional expense.

4 What the Seller Disclosed (SPDS)

The seller (WHITE FIG HOMES JV LLC) is required to deliver a completed Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS) within 3 days after contract acceptance. The SPDS was not included in the documents provided for this guide.

SPDS not yet received. The SPDS is one of the most important documents in your purchase. It tells you what the seller knows about the property: roof age, HVAC condition, plumbing, pest history, environmental concerns, legal issues, and more. Once you receive it, review it carefully and discuss any concerns with Josh and Jacqui within your inspection period or 5 days after receipt, whichever is later.

Note: The seller is an LLC (WHITE FIG HOMES JV LLC), not an individual owner-occupant. This means the seller may have limited firsthand knowledge of the property's history. Your inspections will be especially important.

6 Inspections

10 days (standard)

You have 10 days from contract acceptance to complete all inspections. During this period, hire qualified inspectors to evaluate:

  • General home inspection
  • Pest/termite (wood-destroying organisms)
  • Roof condition
  • HVAC systems
  • Plumbing and electrical
  • Pool and spa
  • Sewer scope
  • Square footage verification
  • Insurance availability and cost
All concerns must be submitted in writing before the deadline. If you stay silent, the contract treats that as acceptance of the property's condition.

If problems are found, you have two options:

  1. Cancel the contract and get your earnest money back, OR
  2. Submit a BINSR (Buyer's Inspection Notice and Seller's Response) listing what you want addressed. The seller then has 5 days to respond: they can agree, counter, or refuse. If the seller refuses, you get 5 more days to either cancel or accept the property as is.

All agreed repairs must be completed 3 days before closing with paid receipts provided to you.

Final walkthrough: You will walk through the property before closing to confirm it is in substantially the same condition as when you made your offer and that any agreed repairs have been completed.

The property is connected to a public sewer system.

7 Warranties & Protections

SoldAs-is condition
Home warrantyOld Republic
CoverageSilver + Pool
Warranty costUp to $700, buyer pays
Duration1 year from closing

"As is" means the seller is not promising the property is perfect. However, the seller must maintain the property in its current condition until closing and must disclose all known material defects.

Appraisal contingency: The property must appraise at $525,000 or more. If the appraisal comes in low, you have 5 days to cancel and get your earnest money back.

Cure period: If either side fails to perform, the other party sends a written notice and gives 3 days to fix the problem before it becomes a breach.

Disputes: Mediation first, then binding arbitration. The losing party pays the prevailing party's legal fees.

8 Agents & Compensation

Your Agents

Josh Hogan & Jacqui Shoffner Real Broker

Seller's Agents

Elmon Krupnik & Kristin A Ray Venture REI, LLC

Commission3% (~$15,750)
Paid bySeller
Buyer broker agreement3/30 – 10/30/2026
AgencyExclusive buyer rep

The seller signed a compensation addendum agreeing to pay 3% to your agents at closing. This means there is no commission cost to you. Your agents work exclusively for you; the seller's agents work for the seller.

9 Key Dates & Timeline

This offer has not been submitted yet. All dates below assume acceptance on or about April 6, 2026 and will shift based on the actual acceptance date.

Apr 6 (Mon)
Target acceptance date (offer not yet submitted)
By Apr 9 (Thu)
Earnest money due ($5,000 to Magnus Title). Submit loan application. Seller delivers SPDS and leased items notice.
By Apr 11 (Sat)
Seller delivers 5-year insurance claims history.
Apr 16 (Thu)
Inspection period ends (10 days). All written concerns due. Loan Status Update due to seller.
Within 5 days
Review Title Commitment after receipt and raise any concerns.
If BINSR filed
Seller has 5 days to respond. If seller refuses, you have 5 more days to cancel or accept as is.
By Apr 27 (Mon)
Loan approval required (3 days before COE). Sign loan docs or deliver notice of approval/inability.
By Apr 27 (Mon)
Any agreed repairs must be completed with paid receipts delivered to you.
Before closing
Final walkthrough. Wire funds (verify by phone first).
Apr 30 (Thu)
Closing day. Deed recorded. Keys are yours.

$ Estimated Closing Costs

Item Amount Who Pays
Down payment (~19%) $101,000 Buyer
Less: earnest money (already deposited) −$5,000 Buyer
Home warranty (Old Republic Silver + Pool) ≤ $700 Buyer
Lender's title insurance TBD Buyer
Appraisal fee TBD Buyer
Loan origination + costs TBD Buyer
Prepaid taxes, insurance, escrow reserves TBD Buyer
Escrow/recording fees (half) TBD Split
Less: seller concession credit −$14,725 Seller
Owner's title insurance TBD Seller
Buyer's agent commission (3%) ~$15,750 Seller
Final figures come from your Closing Disclosure and settlement statement
Your $14,725 seller concession will be applied against your closing costs, reducing the amount of cash you need to bring to the table. Final amounts will appear on your Closing Disclosure (from the lender) and settlement statement (from escrow), delivered at least 3 days before closing. We will review these with you.

What to Watch For

1
SPDS not yet provided. The seller is an LLC, not an individual owner-occupant. LLC sellers sometimes have limited knowledge of a property's condition and history. Once the offer is accepted, the SPDS is due within 3 days. Review it carefully with your agents and flag anything that needs follow-up during inspections.
2
Inspections will be critical on this property. Because the seller is an entity rather than a homeowner, your inspections will be your primary source of information about the property's condition. If you move forward, schedule your home, pest, roof, pool, HVAC, and sewer inspections immediately after acceptance so results arrive well before the 10-day deadline.
3
$101,000 cash needed at closing (before credits). Your pre-qualification is for a $424,000 loan, which means you would need $101,000 in down payment funds to reach the $525,000 purchase price. Your $5,000 earnest deposit and $14,725 seller concession would offset some closing costs, but confirm your liquid reserves with Ramon Francis at Legacy Mortgage before signing. Once accepted, your loan application must be submitted within 3 days and a Loan Status Update is due to the seller within 10 days.
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WIRE FRAUD WARNING: NEVER wire money based on email instructions alone. Criminals target real estate transactions with fake wiring instructions. Always call Shawni Butler at (480) 455-3700 using a number you already have on file to verify wiring details before sending any funds.
Your Agents
Josh Hogan & Jacqui Shoffner
Lender
Ramon Francis, Legacy Mortgage
Escrow Officer
Shawni Butler, Magnus Title
Seller's Agents
Elmon Krupnik & Kristin A Ray
Venture REI, LLC