Palos Verdes Real Estate

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!