Dana Graham

Sellers Category

May 2014 Newsletter

May, 2014 Dear Neighbor: Despite what you may have heard on the news, the local real estate market is still very active.  I have a very nice 4 bedroom 3 bath one level home coming up in Rolling Hills Estates in the $1,250,000 range, so call me if you know anyone who would like to see it before the rush. Some of the myths in real estate make “Elvis is in the building” look credible.  One holds that you should price your house...Continue Reading!

Sold Before It Hit the Market in Valmonte

A one level 4 bedroom 2.5 b bath 2328  square foot home on a 9100 sqft flat lot in an excellent, quiet Valmonte location.  This home is being sold by the original owner (1953) , who has taken amazing care of the property.  $1,495,000.  Give me a call if you'd like a sneak preview beginning 4/21/14 -- 310 613-1076. [nggallery id=38] Continue Reading!

On the Market 4/15/14 in Country Club

30126 Avenida Celestial, RPV:  This very nice 4346 square foot 5 bedroom 4.5 bath home will be on the market around the middle of April.  Pool, view, 3-car garage, and in move-in condition at $1,997,500.  Broker's open house 4/15/14 11-1:30.  I'll have lots of pictures up tomorrow. [nggallery id=37]Continue Reading!

Now in Escrow in Ridgegate

28155 Ridgecove Ct has just come on the market.   This is the highly desirable 2 bedroom 2.5 bath model, which makes it ideal for roomates, shared ownership, etc.  2-car private garage, lovely patio, excellent secluded and quiet location in a gated and guarded complex with pools, tennis courts, club house, and walking distance to the Peninsula Center, Peninsula High, Ridgecrest Intermediate, and Hesse Park.  Price to sell at $479,900.  Call me at 310 613-1076 for the latest. [nggallery id=35]Continue Reading!

How Realtors Get Paid

I guess since I'm in the business, I just think everyone understands how Realtors get paid.  Every so often something happens to make me realize that's not true.  So if you don't spend your free time worrying about this, here's how it works: When you list your house for sale with a Realtor, he becomes the "Listing Agent".  You will notice on your Listing Agreement that there is a spot for the commission you agree to pay him.  This normally represents...Continue Reading!

Closed Escrow in Valmonte

This house will go on the market January 14, 2014.  It did and was sold by January 15.  This is a 2565 square foot 4 bedroom 3 bath home.  It has been kept in move-in condition on a quiet street by the current long-time owners, and has a nice view.  The price is $1,295,000, so call me at 310 613-1076 if you want the latest. [nggallery id=33]Continue Reading!

Los Verdes — sold before it hit the market

This really nice 4 bedroom 2 bath one level home at 7012 Beechfield, RPV, was set to come on the market January 7th, but by January 6th it had sold!   However, if you have interest, call me at 613-1076 for the latest.  Move-in condition, upgraded, and stunning gardens.  $995,000. [nggallery id=34]Continue Reading!

Why other agents don’t do the extras . . . that I do

If you read my stuff, you know that I regularly do a lot of extra things for my clients that other agents wouldn't think of doing.  Things like plumbing, roof, or electrical repairs, fixing windows, fixing clocks, selling cars, shopping for loans -- the list is too long to recite here or even recall.  I'm a reasonably handy guy, and so it just makes sense to me to make the repairs I can, rather than call someone in who will charge you...Continue Reading!

November, 2013 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: The real estate market in Palos Verdes (and the South Bay, for that matter) continues at about a 5 on a scale of 10 activity-wise.  It feels slow compared to last Spring, but those of us who have been around for decades have seen this movie before.  The interest rate rise of last June acted as a speed bump, slowing the market to a more normal pace. Whether you’re in the real estate market to buy or sell, or not,...Continue Reading!

The Company You Keep

How do you pick a Realtor?  I can tell you one thing that should be pretty far down the list:  the company the agent works for.  I am with Prudential, but I used to be with Coldwell Banker, and Century 21 before that.  While you clearly want an agent active in your area, their company affiliation is nearly irrelevant. The real estate business is unlike most others in that the agents are independent contractors, not employees of the broker.  In the...Continue Reading!