Talk to a Maricopa Short Sale Specialist

Quick answer: The fastest way to reach a Maricopa short sale specialist is to call 520-838-8037. James personally returns calls during business hours. The conversation is confidential, carries no obligation, and typically takes 15 to 20 minutes. If calling is not practical right now, fill out the form on this page or email sales@maricopahomesforsale.com, and we aim to respond within one business day. There is no judgment, no pressure, and no charge for the first conversation.

On this page

1. The fastest way to reach us
2. What to expect from the first call
3. When we typically respond
4. What we will need from you eventually
5. If you would rather start somewhere else
6. Ready to talk?

The fastest way to reach us

The simplest path is to pick up the phone and dial 520-838-8037 during normal business hours. You will reach James directly, or a member of The James Sanson Team if he is in a closing or an appointment. If James is in an appointment or a closing, we aim to call you back as soon as he is free.

If the phone is hard to reach right now because you are at work, the kids are around, or your spouse does not know yet, use the form on this page instead. The form is private. What you send stays with James and The James Sanson Team. We will reply by whichever method you tell us is easiest, including email if you prefer to keep the first exchange in writing.

You can also email sales@maricopahomesforsale.com directly. The address is the same one the form sends to, so you do not need to do both.

What to expect from the first call

The first conversation runs about 15 to 20 minutes. We will not ask for sensitive financial details on a first call. The goal is to get a sense of your situation and explain what your real options look like.

Most first calls cover four things:

1. The general shape of your situation: loan type, lender, whether you have received any notices, and what has changed financially.
2. A plain-English explanation of how a short sale might apply, including a few alternatives such as a deed in lieu or a loan modification.
3. A rough idea of timing, both what your lender process typically looks like and what you might need to plan for personally.
4. Whether the next step is to list, talk with a HUD-approved counselor, or come back in a few weeks once a specific piece of paperwork lands.

If a short sale is not the right move for you, we will say so. Our compensation comes only from closed listings, so there is no incentive to push you into one that does not fit. For the full picture of what comes next if you decide to move forward, see the Maricopa short sale process walkthrough.

When we typically respond

Calls during business hours are answered live when James is free. We aim to return missed calls as soon as he is free. Forms and emails go to James and The James Sanson Team, and we aim to respond within one business day. Messages that arrive after hours are handled the next business day. Weekends are quieter, but we do check messages.

Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Arizona time. Arizona does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference from California shifts twice a year. If your situation is genuinely time-sensitive (a trustee sale date on the calendar, for example), say so in your message, and we will move you to the top of the queue.

What we will need from you eventually

None of this is required for a first call. But if you decide to move forward with a Maricopa short sale, the process eventually requires:

1. A written hardship statement explaining what changed and why payments are no longer sustainable
2. Recent pay stubs and bank statements
3. Your last two years of tax returns
4. A list of your monthly bills and any other debts
5. Any letters or notices from your lender, including any Notice of Default or trustee sale paperwork

If you want to understand what the lender expects before reaching out, the short sale document checklist lists every item your lender will likely request and explains why each one matters.

If you would rather start somewhere else

A licensed Arizona real estate team is not the right first call for every situation. If you are not sure what you need, or if you want unbiased advice before talking to anyone who would benefit from listing your home, a HUD-approved counselor is a strong starting point. HUD counseling is free and confidential, and counselors do not earn a commission based on the outcome. The official directory is at hud.gov.

If you are at the very beginning of figuring out what is happening, the pre-foreclosure options page lays out every path most homeowners face when payments become a problem, including paths that do not involve selling at all.

You can also read about our credentials and experience, the work James has done in Maricopa since 2004, and how short sales fit into the broader practice.

Ready to talk?

Whichever way you start, call 520-838-8037 when you are ready. There is no pressure, no obligation, and no charge for the first conversation. If you prefer to begin with a message, the form on this page reaches the same office. We aim to follow up within one business day.

Published May 28, 2026. Last reviewed May 28, 2026.