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Keep a Surprise home ready while you are away. Deah compares lock and leave communities with you and sets up a plan so the house is looked after.
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Surprise AZ Realtor
Buy or Sell With a Neighbor
Deah Hendriksz is a real estate agent who lives in Surprise. She helps you compare the communities, HOA rules and homes for sale in Surprise before you commit. Free consultation.
Real Estate in Surprise AZ
Why People Choose Surprise
From a town founded in 1938 to a city of 143,148 residents.
Surprise sits in Maricopa County on the northwest side of the Phoenix area. Flora Mae Statler founded it in 1938 and it became a town in December 1960. Today it covers about 110 square miles and counted 143,148 residents in the 2020 Census, which makes it one of the largest suburbs in the metro area.
That size is why a Surprise real estate agent matters. The city holds active adult communities, family neighborhoods and everything in between, and two homes a few miles apart can come with different HOA rules, fees and neighbors. A good search starts with the community and then the house.
Deah lives in Surprise, so she can tell you what daily life is like and not only what a listing says.
Pick the community
Check the details
Deah Hendriksz
Buying a Home in Surprise AZ
What to Check Before You Buy in Surprise
Four questions worth asking before you tour.
No surprises
Before you fall in love1 of 4 checked
Selling Your Surprise Home
Price Your Surprise Home by Community, Not by City
Three things that move a sale here.
Price against your own community
A home in one Surprise community rarely compares to a home in the next one over. Deah builds your price from recent sales in your community and your floor plan.
- Recent sales
- Floor plan
- Condition
Be ready for a first look on a phone
Many buyers shop Surprise AZ real estate from another state. Clean photos, a finished to do list and a plan for remote showings help your home stand out.
- Photos
- Prep
- Remote showings
Sell from anywhere
If you live somewhere else, Deah arranges the flooring, painting, cleaning and staging and keeps you updated until closing.
- Staging
- Updates
- Remote closing
Ready to show
Priced to sell
Your timeline
Moving In and Out of Surprise
Who Deah Helps in Surprise
Four kinds of clients, one local guide.
Newcomer
Newcomers
Moving to Surprise from another state? Deah tours homes with you on live video and shows you what the photos leave out.
NewcomerActive Adult
Active Adult Buyers
Compare the active adult options in Surprise and the West Valley. Deah explains the age rules and fees so you see the real monthly cost.
ActiveAdult
Seller
Sellers
Selling in Surprise from down the street or across the country. Deah handles pricing, prep and the showing schedule.
SellerMeet Your Surprise Realtor
Your Surprise Neighbor
Deah Hendriksz moved to Arizona herself and today lives in Surprise. She has been a licensed Arizona Realtor since 2016 and works with Realty ONE Group. When you ask her about Surprise, you get an answer from someone who drives these streets.
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What Her Clients Say
Rated 5.0 on Google, Zillow and Realtor.com. Find Deah Hendriksz Realtor on Google for directions.
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★★★★★
After trying to buy a house in Arizona remotely from our old home in Massachusetts, Deah was the only agent (of several tried) my wife and I had success. She communicated quickly, honestly and followed up on all the details. She was recommended to us by another real estate agent who does not service Sun City West. She appears to have a solid reputation with both her peers and clients. HIGHLY recommended!
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Greg S.Remote buyer · Responsive
★★★★★
We would not have our dream home here in Arizona without Deah. I couldn’t have imagined purchasing a house before I saw it in person, but Deah’s professionalism, attention to detail, and calm demeanor made all the difference in the world! She is so responsive and trustworthy and Deah truly cares more about her clients’ happiness and satisfaction than she does about closing the deal. Deah is the one you want on your side during the stressful time of buying a home.
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Traci P.Trustworthy · Attention to detail
★★★★★
Deah was our real estate agent for our move from California to Arizona. Deah was extremely helpful as we had to view properties through FaceTime and she was able to point out issues that would have been difficult to see through media. She is very familiar with the area and her experience in the market was beneficial through the searching process and even afterwards as she is able to recommend services locally. She provided updates in the process and at least every few days she checked on how our sale was going and provided assistance or advice. The entire process in buying our home was seamless and I would highly recommend using Deah for any real estate transactions
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Leonard S.Video tours · Local knowledge
★★★★★
I have dealt with many realtors in the past and Deah was the best! Deah was exceptional and went out of her way to assist us as an out of state seller. She arranged for flooring, house cleaning, house painting and staging. She was very responsive and professional. She is someone you can trust. I highly recommend her.
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David T.Out of state seller · Full service
★★★★★
Deah is wonderful! Attentive and patient with clients. She helped my father who is 81 buy a home recently. She is very knowledgeable about the industry and the changes that take place. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She always available when you need her and willing to help with absolutely everything! We couldn’t have asked for a better agent. Thank you Deah for making his purchase such a breeze!
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Lisa S.Patient · Always available
★★★★★
Deah was highly recommended to me and was amazing thru out my whole process. Moving to a new state is very stressful and I couldn’t of done it without her. She was able to help my parents get into there new home as well and had to relocate before me and I was able to be a little less stress knowing she was here to help them. Highly recommend and will forever be my girl for all my real estate needs but more than that she’s a lifetime friend 💕
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Seasons C.Family move · Lifetime friend
Surprise RealtorRealty ONE Group
How a Surprise Purchase Works
From First Call to Closing in Surprise
Five steps with a local guide at each one.
Your home stateSurprise, AZ
1
Talk
A free call about your timeline, your budget and which Surprise communities fit.
2
Shortlist
Deah narrows the communities and sends homes that match, with notes on the HOA and the street.
3
Tour
In person or on live video, with the details photos miss.
4
Offer and inspection
Deah writes the offer, books the inspection and reads the HOA documents with you.
5
Close and settle in
Closing can be handled remotely. After the keys, she still answers when you need a plumber or a good restaurant.
Surprise at a Glance
Surprise Arizona by the Numbers
Facts every buyer and seller should know.
143,148Residents in 2020
1960Became a town
17City parks
25Acres in Surprise Community Park
110Square miles
The city
Location
Northwest side of the Phoenix area in Maricopa County. Loop 303 and U.S. 60 are the main roads.
History
Flora Mae Statler founded Surprise in 1938. The best known story says she would be surprised if the town ever amounted to much. The story is disputed, and the town proved it wrong.
Parks and schools
Parks
The city owns 17 parks. Surprise Community Park covers 25 acres with a fishing lake, pickleball and basketball courts and dog parks.
Schools
Dysart Unified serves most of Surprise and Nadaburg Unified serves a small section in the north. Districts follow the address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Baseball
Spring training
The Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers hold spring training in Surprise, which brings visitors who see the area for the first time.
Ready to see what Surprise has for you?
Communities in Surprise AZ
Surprise Communities Deah Knows
Start with the one she calls home.
Each Surprise community has its own rules and costs. Deah explains them before you tour. Buyers here often compare Surprise with nearby Sun City West, which has its own recreation centers and its own rules.
Sun City Grand
An age restricted active adult community in Surprise. Deah explains the age rules, fees and amenities before you tour.
- Active adult
- HOA
- Amenities
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Surprise AZ Homes for Sale
Search Homes for Sale in Surprise
Browse current Surprise homes on Deah's map search. Send her the ones you like and she will tell you what to look out for.
Search Surprise HomesSurprise Area Guide
Get to Know Surprise
Deah put together a resource guide for Surprise and Peoria so you know what to expect before you visit. Deah also keeps a page for the Surprise visitors guide with links to the booklet and the local resources it covers.
Surprise and Peoria GuideSurprise Home Buying and Selling FAQ
Surprise AZ Real Estate Questions
Local answers before you call.
Why work with a Surprise AZ realtor instead of searching alone?
Listings show a price and photos. A realtor in Surprise adds the parts listings leave out, such as the HOA rules, the age limits, which school district serves the address and what similar homes in that community actually sold for.
Are there 55 plus communities in Surprise?
Yes. Surprise has age restricted active adult communities, so age rules apply. Each community sets its own rules, and Deah confirms them before you tour.
Do I have to be 55 to buy in Surprise?
No. Only age restricted communities set age limits, and the limits differ from one community to the next. Many Surprise neighborhoods welcome all ages. Deah confirms the rules for the community before you tour.
Which school district serves Surprise?
Dysart Unified serves most of the city and Nadaburg Unified serves a small section in the north. Districts follow the address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Which baseball teams train in Surprise?
The Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers hold spring training in Surprise. Many buyers first see the area during those weeks.
How do I choose between Surprise communities?
Start with three questions, the age rules, the monthly cost and how you plan to use the home. Deah then shows you the communities that fit and explains what sets each one apart.
How does Deah price a home in Surprise?
She compares recent sales in your community and your floor plan and not the city average, then adjusts for condition and timing.
Can I buy in Surprise before I move here?
Yes. Many of Deah's clients buy in Surprise before they ever live here. She runs live video tours, points out what photos cannot show and keeps you updated through closing.
Free Consultation with a Surprise Real Estate Agent
Let’s Talk About Your Surprise Move
(425) 407-2800, any day 7 am to 7 pm
Tell Deah whether you are buying, selling or both, and which part of Surprise you are looking at. She will take it from there.
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