Home warranties in Arizona flow through escrow as either a seller concession or buyer-paid expense on the settlement statement. In today’s Phoenix buyer’s market, where 59% of sales include seller-paid incentives, the warranty line item is more common than ever. Here is how the AAR contract, the escrow process, and the recent Choice Home Warranty settlement affect Arizona closings in 2026.

Solar panels at an Arizona closing are handled based on ownership: owned, financed, leased, or PPA. UCC-1 filings, buyer qualification, and 30-day transfer timelines can delay close of escrow. Here is what every Greater Phoenix real estate agent should do at the listing appointment on a solar-equipped home.