Wholesaling in Arizona

15 Arizona cities ranked · data for October 2026

REI CASH INDEXArizona snapshot · October 2026
Cities ranked15A 3B 7C 5
Typical avg price$429kmedian of the ranked cities
Typical days on market33median of the ranked cities
Fastest market25daysChandler
Most affordable$293kYuma
Statewide cash salesComing soonper-city cash sales are live for members
Arizona: title / escrow state (closings usually by a title company) · disclosure rules for wholesalersData by REI Cash Index

Arizona wholesaling: key facts

  • REI Cash Index ranks 15 Arizona cities for real estate wholesaling: 3 A-Tier, 7 B-Tier, 5 C-Tier (October 2026).
  • The median ranked Arizona city has homes on the market 33 days before going pending.
  • The median average sale price across ranked Arizona cities is $429k.
  • The fastest-selling ranked Arizona market is Chandler, at 25 days on market.
  • The top-scoring Arizona market for wholesaling is Phoenix (A-Tier).
  • Arizona is a title company state, which works in a wholesaler's favor: closings usually run through a title company (escrow), and a wholesaler-friendly title company closes assignments and double closes faster and with less back-and-forth than an attorney.
  • Arizona wholesaling law: Written disclosure that you are a wholesale buyer; the seller may cancel before close of escrow if not told (A.R.S. § 44-5101).

Source: REI Cash Index, October 2026 (Zillow listing data and county cash-sale records).

The Arizona real estate market for wholesalers

REI Cash Index ranks 15 Arizona cities among the largest in the U.S., led by Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa and Chandler. Together they are home to about 4,718,183 people. The typical city here sells homes for about $429k on average, and listings spend around 33 days on the market.

On the REI Cash Index tiers (S is best for wholesalers, F the hardest), Arizona cities score 3 A · 7 B · 5 C. Prices range from about $293k in Yuma to $852k in Scottsdale, so spreads, buyer pools and exit strategies differ a lot from one market to the next. Statewide cash-sale and inventory figures are coming soon; until then, open a city page for its members-only cash sales and months of inventory.

Wholesaling real estate in Arizona

Wholesaling in Arizona works like anywhere else: lock up motivated sellers below market and assign or double close to a cash buyer. What changes by state is the paperwork. Arizona has wholesaling-specific rules: Written disclosure that you are a wholesale buyer; the seller may cancel before close of escrow if not told. (A.R.S. § 44-5101). Build that into your contracts before you market a deal.

Closings in Arizona usually run through a title company or escrow office. Pick one that already closes assignments and double closes, and ask how your fee shows on the settlement statement. The investor-friendly closers and novation agents below are the ones we have checked against investor forums, reviews and phone calls.

Arizona wholesaling rules (disclosure): Written disclosure that you are a wholesale buyer; the seller may cancel before close of escrow if not told. A.R.S. § 44-5101

Arizona markets compared

Chandler moves fastest of the ranked Arizona cities, at about 25 days on market. Yuma is the most affordable at about $293k, where cash buyers and landlords tend to be most active. Scottsdale is the priciest at about $852k, where novations and creative finance often fit better than a straight assignment. Compare the tiers and numbers in the table, then open a city for its exit strategies, closers and agents.

Your marketing isn't the problem. Your market is.

You're paying for mail, PPC and skip tracing, or burning afternoons on cold calls, to lock up deals that won't move. When a market slows down, it doesn't matter how good your contract is. Cash buyers stop answering.

  1. Days on market climbHomes sit 45, 60, 90 days before anyone bites.
  2. Supply piles up5+ months of listings for buyers to pick from.
  3. Prices slipSellers cut, comps drop, your spread shrinks.
  4. Buyers back offYour buyers list lowballs you or goes quiet.
  5. The contract diesOr you assign it for a fraction of the fee.

The fix isn't more marketing. It's a market where buyers are hungry, and five numbers tell you which one that is.

Five numbers that tell you if Arizona will buy your deals

Each faint dot is one of the 15 Arizona cities we rank. The pin is the state's median. Locked pins are what members see.

Cash sales: proof the buyers are already here

Thin0–150Building150–500Deep500–1,500

Every cash sale is an investor who closed in the last 12 months. A deep pool means you can build buyer relationships fast, assign in days, and pivot into a new market with confidence instead of hope. A thin pool means you can lock up a great contract and have no one to sell it to.

Members see Arizona's exact cash sales, cash market value and cash buyer rank. Unlock for $29

Stop guessing your market. Pick it.

REI Cash Index puts every number above in front of you for every city we track, so you can decide where to pivot with real data. You save on marketing, spend less time talking to sellers you can't help, and sell your deals faster.

  • Cash sales and cash market value for the last 12 months
  • Months of supply, pending and sold listings, worked out for you
  • Cash buyer rank for 2,500+ U.S. cities, side by side
  • Wholesaler-friendly title companies, attorneys and novation agents, with contact details
  • New numbers every month, so you see a market turn before your buyers do

What picking an easier market gets you

  • Lower cost per leadYour marketing lands in zip codes where sellers and buyers both show up.
  • Fewer wholesalers racing youLess competition stealing deals before you get them under contract.
  • Buyers asking for moreHungry cash buyers who want your next flip or rental.

Your first month

$29

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Less than one motivated-seller lead costs in most markets.

What an easier market is worth

Now$15,000
2× in an easier market$30,000
3×$45,000

A year of membership is $568. Doubling your month pays it back 26× in the first month alone.

Wholesaler-friendly title companies & attorneys in Arizona

Every closer listed on our Arizona city pages, ranked by investor points. 13 closers · 7 confirmed for assignments · 2 for novations · 4 for double closes in 14 cities.

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  1. 1Title company, Phoenix, AZNo reviews yetInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (7); Said by the business only)Assignments (Confirmed: Allows assignments; Verified from forums (2); Said by the business only)Novations (Confirmed: Closes novations; Verified from forums (1))Wet double close (Not confirmed: Wet double close)Dry double close (Not confirmed: Dry double close)Creative finance (Confirmed: Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed); Verified from forums (3); Said by the business only)76/100 pts investor points
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    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 7 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Allows assignmentsVerified from forums 2 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Closes novationsVerified from forums 1 source · members only
    • Wet double closeNo source yet.
    • Dry double closeNo source yet.
    • Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed)Verified from forums 3 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 1 forum mention, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  2. 2Title company, Phoenix, AZ5.0(3)GoogleInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (21); Said by the business only)Assignments (Confirmed: Allows assignments; Verified from forums (7); Said by the business only)Novations (Not confirmed: Closes novations)Wet double close (Confirmed: Wet double close; Verified from forums (7); Said by the business only)Dry double close (Not confirmed: Dry double close)Creative finance (Confirmed: Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed); Verified from forums (3); Said by the business only)68/100 pts investor points
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    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 21 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 2 sources · members only
    • Allows assignmentsVerified from forums 7 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Closes novationsNo source yet.
    • Wet double closeVerified from forums 7 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Dry double closeNo source yet.
    • Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed)Verified from forums 3 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 2 sources · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 2 forum mentions, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  3. 3Title company, Gilbert, AZNo reviews yetInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (1); Said by the business only)Assignments (Reported by the business: Allows assignments; Said by the business only)Novations (Confirmed: Closes novations; Verified from forums (1); Said by the business only)Wet double close (Reported by the business: Wet double close; Said by the business only)Dry double close (Not confirmed: Dry double close)Creative finance (Confirmed: Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed); Verified from forums (1); Said by the business only)66/100 pts investor points
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    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 1 source · members onlySaid by the business only 3 sources · members only
    • Allows assignmentsSaid by the business only 2 sources · members only
    • Closes novationsVerified from forums 1 source · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Wet double closeSaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Dry double closeNo source yet.
    • Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed)Verified from forums 1 source · members onlySaid by the business only 2 sources · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 3 forum mentions, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  4. 4Title company, Phoenix, AZ4.3(9)GoogleInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (12); Said by the business only)Assignments (Confirmed: Allows assignments; Verified from forums (10))Novations (Not confirmed: Closes novations)Wet double close (Confirmed: Wet double close; Verified from forums (11))Dry double close (Won't do it: Dry double close)Creative finance (Reported by the business: Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed); Said by the business only)63/100 pts investor points
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    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 12 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 3 sources · members only
    • Allows assignmentsVerified from forums 10 sources · members only
    • Closes novationsNo source yet.
    • Wet double closeVerified from forums 11 sources · members only
    • Dry double closeNo source yet.
    • Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed)Said by the business only 1 source · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 1 forum mention, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  5. 5Title company, Glendale, AZ4.2(33)GoogleInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (8); Said by the business only)Assignments (Confirmed: Allows assignments; Verified from forums (6))Novations (Not confirmed: Closes novations)Wet double close (Confirmed: Wet double close; Verified from forums (6))Dry double close (Not confirmed: Dry double close)Creative finance (Reported by the business: Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed); Said by the business only)63/100 pts investor points
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    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 8 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 2 sources · members only
    • Allows assignmentsVerified from forums 6 sources · members only
    • Closes novationsNo source yet.
    • Wet double closeVerified from forums 6 sources · members only
    • Dry double closeNo source yet.
    • Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed)Said by the business only 2 sources · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 2 forum mentions, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  6. 6Title company, Phoenix, AZ4.3(11)GoogleInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from company reviews (1); Verified from forums (12); Said by the business only)Assignments (Confirmed: Allows assignments; Verified from forums (4))Novations (Not confirmed: Closes novations)Wet double close (Not confirmed: Wet double close)Dry double close (Not confirmed: Dry double close)Creative finance (Confirmed: Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed); Verified from forums (3))58/100 pts investor points
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    • Works with investorsVerified from company reviews 1 source · members onlyVerified from forums 12 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 2 sources · members only
    • Allows assignmentsVerified from forums 4 sources · members only
    • Closes novationsNo source yet.
    • Wet double closeNo source yet.
    • Dry double closeNo source yet.
    • Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed)Verified from forums 3 sources · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 1 forum mention, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  7. 7Title company, Phoenix, AZ4.2(71)GoogleInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (17); Said by the business only)Assignments (Confirmed: Allows assignments; Verified from forums (10))Novations (Not confirmed: Closes novations)Wet double close (Confirmed: Wet double close; Verified from forums (8))Dry double close (Not confirmed: Dry double close)Creative finance (Not confirmed: Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed))58/100 pts investor points
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    How each check was verified

    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 17 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Allows assignmentsVerified from forums 10 sources · members only
    • Closes novationsNo source yet.
    • Wet double closeVerified from forums 8 sources · members only
    • Dry double closeNo source yet.
    • Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed)No source yet.

    Background-checked October 2026: 1 forum mention, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  8. 8Title company, Sun Lakes, AZ4.0(12)GoogleInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (1); Said by the business only)Assignments (Confirmed: Allows assignments; Verified from forums (1); Said by the business only)Novations (Not confirmed: Closes novations)Wet double close (Not confirmed: Wet double close)Dry double close (Not confirmed: Dry double close)Creative finance (Reported by the business: Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed))53/100 pts investor points
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    How each check was verified

    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 1 source · members onlySaid by the business only 2 sources · members only
    • Allows assignmentsVerified from forums 1 source · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Closes novationsNo source yet.
    • Wet double closeNo source yet.
    • Dry double closeNo source yet.
    • Creative finance (sub-to, land trusts, contracts for deed)No source yet.

    Background-checked October 2026: 0 forum mentions, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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Questions to ask a Arizona closer before you send a contract
  1. Will you close an assignment, and how does my assignment fee show on the settlement statement?
  2. Do you close novation deals, and do you have a novation agreement your attorneys approve?
  3. Wet double close, dry double close, or both? Which transactional lenders do you accept?
  4. How fast is a title commitment usually back, and who orders payoffs and lien searches?
  5. Where is earnest money held, and how fast is it receipted?
  6. Can sellers sign remotely (mobile notary or remote online notarization)?

Know a title company or attorney in Arizona that works with investors? Listed here and something's wrong? Tell us. Businesses do not pay to be listed.

Novation-friendly real estate agents in Arizona

Every agent listed on our Arizona city pages, ranked by investor points. 55 agents · 6 confirmed for novation listings in 13 cities.

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  1. 1, Tempe, AZNo reviews yetInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (6))Novations (Confirmed: Lists novation deals; Verified from forums (3))As-is listings (Confirmed: Lists as-is / wholetail; Verified from forums (3))56/60 pts investor points
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    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 6 sources · members only
    • Lists novation dealsVerified from forums 3 sources · members only
    • Lists as-is / wholetailVerified from forums 3 sources · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 12 forum mentions, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  2. 2, Phoenix, AZ4.8(129)GoogleInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (3); Said by the business only)Novations (Confirmed: Lists novation deals; Verified from forums (3))As-is listings (Confirmed: Lists as-is / wholetail; Verified from forums (1); Said by the business only)52/60 pts investor points
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    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 3 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Lists novation dealsVerified from forums 3 sources · members only
    • Lists as-is / wholetailVerified from forums 1 source · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 3 forum mentions, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  3. 3, Glendale, AZ4.8(17)GoogleInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (2); Said by the business only)Novations (Confirmed: Lists novation deals; Verified from forums (1); Said by the business only)As-is listings (Confirmed: Lists as-is / wholetail; Verified from forums (1); Said by the business only)52/60 pts investor points
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    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 2 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 2 sources · members only
    • Lists novation dealsVerified from forums 1 source · members onlySaid by the business only 2 sources · members only
    • Lists as-is / wholetailVerified from forums 1 source · members onlySaid by the business only 2 sources · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 0 forum mentions, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  4. 4, Scottsdale, AZNo reviews yetInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (3); Said by the business only)Novations (Confirmed: Lists novation deals; Verified from forums (2); Said by the business only)As-is listings (Confirmed: Lists as-is / wholetail; Verified from forums (2); Said by the business only)52/60 pts investor points
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    How each check was verified

    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 3 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 3 sources · members only
    • Lists novation dealsVerified from forums 2 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 3 sources · members only
    • Lists as-is / wholetailVerified from forums 2 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 2 forum mentions, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  5. 5, Scottsdale, AZNo reviews yetInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (1); Said by the business only)Novations (Confirmed: Lists novation deals; Verified from forums (1); Said by the business only)As-is listings (Confirmed: Lists as-is / wholetail; Verified from forums (1))52/60 pts investor points
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    How each check was verified

    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 1 source · members onlySaid by the business only 2 sources · members only
    • Lists novation dealsVerified from forums 1 source · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Lists as-is / wholetailVerified from forums 1 source · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 0 forum mentions, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  6. 6, Gilbert, AZNo reviews yetInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (5); Said by the business only)Novations (Confirmed: Lists novation deals; Verified from forums (2))As-is listings (Confirmed: Lists as-is / wholetail; Verified from forums (2); Said by the business only)52/60 pts investor points
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    How each check was verified

    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 5 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Lists novation dealsVerified from forums 2 sources · members only
    • Lists as-is / wholetailVerified from forums 2 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 4 forum mentions, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  7. 7, Glendale, AZ5.0(18)GoogleInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (2); Said by the business only)Novations (Reported by the business: Lists novation deals; Said by the business only)As-is listings (Confirmed: Lists as-is / wholetail; Verified from forums (1); Said by the business only)41/60 pts investor points
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    How each check was verified

    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 2 sources · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Lists novation dealsSaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Lists as-is / wholetailVerified from forums 1 source · members onlySaid by the business only 1 source · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 0 forum mentions, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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  8. 8, Glendale, AZ5.0(25)GoogleInvestors (Confirmed: Works with investors; Verified from forums (1); Said by the business only)Novations (Reported by the business: Lists novation deals; Said by the business only)As-is listings (Reported by the business: Lists as-is / wholetail; Said by the business only)36/60 pts investor points
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    How each check was verified

    • Works with investorsVerified from forums 1 source · members onlySaid by the business only 3 sources · members only
    • Lists novation dealsSaid by the business only 1 source · members only
    • Lists as-is / wholetailSaid by the business only 1 source · members only

    Background-checked October 2026: 0 forum mentions, no red flags. Members see the full report.

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Questions to ask an agent before a novation listing
  1. Have you listed a property under a novation agreement? Which brokerage, and how did it close?
  2. Does your broker allow novation listings, and who signs the listing agreement?
  3. How do you price and photograph as-is properties, and what are typical days on market in Arizona?
  4. Commission or flat fee for investor listings, and who pays it at closing?
  5. Which title company or attorney do you use for novation closings?

Know a novation-friendly agent in Arizona that works with investors? Listed here and something's wrong? Tell us. Businesses do not pay to be listed.

Wholesaling in Arizona: common questions

What are the best cities to wholesale real estate in Arizona?

The top-scoring Arizona markets in the REI Cash Index for October 2026 are Phoenix (A-Tier, 34 days on market), Tucson (A-Tier, 33 days on market) and Mesa (A-Tier, 30 days on market). Scores combine population, cash sales, days on market, months of inventory and average sale price.

Is wholesaling real estate legal in Arizona?

Yes, with conditions. Arizona wholesaling law: Written disclosure that you are a wholesale buyer; the seller may cancel before close of escrow if not told (A.R.S. § 44-5101). This is a summary, not legal advice; confirm with a local real estate attorney.

Do you need a title company or an attorney to close a wholesale deal in Arizona?

Arizona is a title company state, which works in a wholesaler's favor: closings usually run through a title company (escrow), and a wholesaler-friendly title company closes assignments and double closes faster and with less back-and-forth than an attorney.

How fast do houses sell in Arizona?

Across the 15 ranked Arizona cities, the median is 33 days on market before a listing goes pending; Chandler is the fastest at 25 days. Under 15 days signals hungry buyers; over 45 days signals too much supply.

What is the average home price in Arizona cities?

The median average sale price across ranked Arizona cities is $429k, from $293k in Yuma to $852k in Scottsdale.

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