Southern Arizona Homebuyers: Check a Home’s Afternoon Sun

Southern Arizona Homebuyers: Why You Should Visit a Serious Contender Later in the Day Southern Arizona sunshine is one of the reasons many people love living here.

It is also a reason buyers should pay attention to home orientation.

A house can feel different at 10:00 in the morning than it does late in the afternoon.

When a property becomes a serious contender, identify the directions the important windows face.

Look at the patio and outdoor living areas.

Notice existing shade structures, covered patios, trees and window treatments.

Then consider where you expect to spend your afternoons.

A western exposure may offer beautiful sunset views. For another buyer, controlling direct afternoon sunlight may be a higher priority.

Neither preference is universally right or wrong.

The goal is understanding how the property behaves throughout the day.

Martha’s Tip: If practical, revisit a serious contender during late afternoon. Stand in the great room, primary bedroom and patio and simply observe the light.

Buying a home based on a single twenty-minute showing gives you only one snapshot.

Seeing it at another time can give you valuable additional perspective.

Download Martha’s Southern Arizona Buyer’s Guide.