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Selling Smart in a Soft Housing Market

2011-11-02T11:30:00.000-07:00

There's a buyer waiting in the wings for every property. The catch is the property must be presented in a manner that will lure the prospective buyers out of shadows and convert them into a bonafide buyer, not a looker, not a tire kicker, but an actual offer-writing serious I-want-that-house committed consumer. To paraphrase Bette Davis, buying a house is not for sissies, quitters or the faint of heart.
Sellers, you are faced with a monumental task when the decision to sell is made. You have the commodity but it's up to you to make it enticing and irresistible enough for a buyer to part with his cash and commit to a monthly mortgage for the next thirty years that will consume a large portion of his family's discretionary income. A house is a big ticket purchase with inherent risks. If your property doesn't embed itself in their hearts and minds buyers will avoid making such a large life-altering decision.

How can a seller make his property the one that lingers in the buyer's mind long after the showing? Like cream, it must rise to the top. It can do this in many ways--some singular, but often by combining several buyer hot-buttons:

1) Price: There in no better way to grab buyers' attention than to offer the best price in the neighborhood. Every buyer wants outstanding value and your price does not need to be the lowest, but it must offer the best value.

2) Buzz: Every property needs it. Maybe it is a new razzle-dazzle kitchen, or new hardwood floors throughout or it could be a fantastic outdoor living area. Make sure to focus attention on what makes your property special and unique. Give buyers a reason to linger a bit longer and absorb the intangible as well as the tangible attributes of the home.

3) Leave the Lights On: Let buyers know they are welcome in your home. After all, you want them to think of it as potentially their home. Prepare for each showing as if a special guest is coming to visit. Fresh towels, spotless counters and all traces of felines and canines banished to a gated area or special "holding" room shows respect for prospective buyers.

4) Remove the Roadblocks: If your house is too difficult to show, you will miss showings and potential sales. Keep it simple with no elaborate alarm codes or "security" dogs--ask your agent to handle those tasks before the buyers arrive.

5) Let Your Motivation Show: It's okay for buyers to know you are motivated and not simply testing the market. Nothing turns a buyer off faster than hearing the seller doesn't have to sell unless he gets his way--meaning his price. Bullying tactics are a sure-fire way to get buyers to walk away. No one expects you to give your property away, but a little cooperation goes a long way on the road to sold, and that is the common goal shared by the buyer and the seller.

Selling a home need not be warfare. The goal is a peaceful exchange of the keys to the kingdom.

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South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Based on information from the Association of REALTORS®/Multiple Listing as of the initial date of this article/blog publication and /or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.

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Los Angeles County Coastal Luxury Leases

2011-11-02T11:20:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I had a call from a financial manager in Atlanta, Georgia requesting a list of luxury leases with ocean view for his client who wants to "winter" in the coastal area of Los Angeles County. I thought I'd share the information with my readers.
Luxury leases currently available along the coast in Los Angeles County (south of LAX):
Palos Verdes Peninsula: 13 Luxury leases priced over $6000 per month are currently available. Top asking price is $30,000 per month for a home with two bowling lanes and a host of other amenities!
Manhattan Beach: 17 Luxury leases priced over $6000 per month are available. Top asking price is $25,000 for a single family home on the famous Strand--where the street ends and the ocean begins.
Hermosa Beach: 11 Luxury leases priced over $6000 per month are listed for lease. Top asking price is $20,000 for a home on The Strand--beach volleyball anyone?

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Redondo Beach - Leases

2011-07-05T15:43:00.000-07:00

Redondo Beach is one of the three Beach Cities located in Los Angeles County, California. The population was 66,748 at the 2010 census, up from 63,261 at the 2000 census. The city is located in the South Bay region of the greater Los Angeles area.

9 Homes are available for lease in Redondo Beach, CA ranging in monthly rents from $1,375 to $7,200. 5 Homes leased out during the month of May for $1,750 to $3,995.

If you're looking for a condo with a panoramic ocean view, there are many for lease (and sale) in Redondo Beach.

26 Condos/Townhomes are available for lease in Redondo Beach priced from $1,700 to $18,000. 16 Condos/Townhomes leased in May in from $1,625/month to $6,100/month.

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Hermosa Condo Sales Report - Feb 2011

2011-03-22T18:25:00.000-07:00

Condominium and townhomes sales report for Hermosa Beach, CA for Feburary 2011.

Condos for sale: 34 Condos/townhomes are listed for sale in Hermosa Beach priced from $339,000 to $2,595,000.

Pending sales: 10 Condos/townhomes are in escrow priced from $475,000 to $1,139,000.

February sales: 2 Townhomes sold in Feb 2011:

Address	Sale Price	Bed/Bath	Sq. Feet.	Year Built
706 10th St. Hermosa Bch	$999,900	4/4	2763	2001
1018 17th St. Hermosa Bch	$1,110,000	4/4	3249	2005

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North Redondo Beach - Condo Sales Report - Feb 2011

2011-03-09T21:25:00.000-08:00

Condominium sales report for North Redondo Beach for February 2011.

Condos for sale: 21 Condos are listed for sale priced from $149,900 to $809,000. (Avg $456K)

Pending condo sales: 10 Condos are in escrow in N. Redondo priced from $199,900 to $787,000. (Avg $450K)

February sales: 2 Condos sold in Feb 2011 in North Redondo Beach. Unit 341 was a referral client of Toering and Team who completed his purchase last month and sent Norma these flowers!

Address	Sale Price	Bed/Bath	Sq. Feet.	Year Built
2750 Artesia #341	$312,900	2/2	914	2008
2413 N Gates Ave #A	$680,000	4/3	2290	2004

Looking for a condo in the beach cities? Call/email us for more information or use the free property search button below. - Josh Toering

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Beach Cities Luxury Home Sales - Feb 2011

2011-03-04T15:20:00.000-08:00

Beach Cities luxury home sales report for Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach. Single family home activity for the month of February 2011 in the $2M and up price range.

Homes for sale: 6 Homes are listed for sale over $2M in the beach cities. They range in price from $2,199,000 to $18,899,000.

Pending sales: 8 Houses are in escrow over $2M. They range in asking price from $2,099,000 to $4,099,000.

February sales: 3 Homes sold in February 2011 in the beach cities over $2M:

Address	Sale Price	Bed/Bath	Sq. Feet.	Lot	Year Built
473 31st, MBch	$2,450,000	4/5	4008	2700	2007
742 33rd, MBch	$2,275,000	5/6	3973	5040	2007
2726 El Oeste, HBch	$2,658,500	5/5	5026	7040	1952

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Address	Sale Price	Bed/Bath	Sq. Feet.	Lot	Year Built
473 31st, MBch	$2,450,000	4/5	4008	2700	2007
742 33rd, MBch	$2,275,000	5/6	3973	5040	2007
2726 El Oeste, HBch	$2,658,500	5/5	5026	7040	1952

Address	Sale Price	Bed/Bath	Sq. Feet.	Lot	Year Built
473 31st, MBch	$2,450,000	4/5	4008	2700	2007
742 33rd, MBch	$2,275,000	5/6	3973	5040	2007
2726 El Oeste, HBch	$2,658,500	5/5	5026	7040	1952

Redondo Beach Esplanade - Luxury Living at the Beach

2011-02-21T16:55:00.000-08:00

I've been spending more time in Redondo Beach. It has always been one of my favorite place to eat and shop, but since I have two Redondo Beach properties currently in escrow I am spending more time in this city by the beach. Both the Redondo Beach condo and the Hollywood Riviera propertyare set to close escrow within the next two weeks. I have an out of state buyer interested in the Beach Cities (Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo) so I'm deepening my knowledge of the Beach Cities luxury market.

There's lots of luxury living happening in the Beach Cities and Redondo is no exception to the rule. There's a new townhouse on the Esplanade for just over $2M. With nearly 3,000 sq. ft. and rooftop deck the space and views are impressive. Bike riding or hikes at the beach are within steps of the front door. Gorgeous sunsets are a daily event.

There are over 200 properties currently for sale in Redondo Beach. Prices begin at $279,000 for a condo and top out at $3,900,000 for a single family homes. If you would like to explore the possibilities of living in Redondo Beach contact Norma Toering & Team.

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South Redondo Beach Home Sales - January 2011

2011-02-21T16:25:00.000-08:00

Home sales information for the southern sections of Redondo Beach, California during January 2011.

Homes for sale: 29 Homes are currently for sale priced from $467,000 to $3,900,000.

Pending sales: 15 Homes are in escrow priced from $429,000 to $1,249,000.

January home sales: 5 Homes sold in Jan 2011 in South Redondo:

423 N Prospect Ave $644,900 4/2 1962 | sq.ft. 1,760 lot 4,920
1308 S Helberta Ave $635,000 3/2 1953 | sq.ft. 1,552 lot 6,810
768 Avenue B $1,099,000 4/3 1948 sq.ft. 2,385 lot 6,085
312 Avenue F $1,328,500 4/3 1947 | sq.ft. 3,435 lot 6,960
623 S Gertruda Ave $1,400,000 6/5 1929 | sq.ft. 5,200 lot 7,660

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A Ride in the Rain -- Paying It Forward

2010-12-21T11:35:00.001-08:00

Noah's Ark may be needed in Los Angles if it continues to rain at the rate of the previous four days. Yesterday, as we headed to a 10 AM inspection we picked up our 84 year old buyer since he longer drives, and walking to the bus stop and transferring buses would have been less than pleasant in the pouring rain.

Our client is staying with a relative while he waits for his senior condo purchase in Redondo Beach to close. We made the 40 minutes drive to pick him up and proceeded to the inspection with windshield wipers keeping perfect time as we parked on the street (automatic garage door to parking structure was under repair) and hustled inside the building.

After the inspection our client announced he wanted to take us to lunch. He suggested a fabulous Chinese place and we enjoyed hot tea, tasty food and lively conversation.

Sometimes we are repaid for an act of kindness before it is completed.

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Manhattan Beach Ranked as Most Stable Housing Market in LA Metro - Forbes

2010-12-09T11:47:00.000-08:00

Using Zillow's nationwide US metropolitan housing numbers, a new Forbes article listed Manhattan Beach as the most stable real estate market in the Los Angeles area.

The article also mentioned the limited effect the expiration of the $8K federal tax credit has had on the higher price point neighborhoods in the U.S., such as the beach cities. In our office we saw it did impact the sale of some "move-up" buyers properties, though there was minimal impact on the sale of properties over $500K as the credit becomes less of a percentage incentive in the purchase. When you reach the million dollar and up range of homes the federal credit and related California $10K credit were not "decision makers" for our buyers.

From the article in relation to California's overall tough recovery from the subprime lending price crash: "There are exceptions in the Golden State. Manhattan Beach, Calif., ranks as the most stable housing market in the Los Angeles metro area. It is the priciest city to make our list: The median home is worth $1.2 million, almost three times the typical home in the Los Angeles metro area. The foreclosure rate in Manhattan Beach is almost non-existent, with only one in 5,376 homes facing foreclosure."

Full article by Kate Badenhausen on Forbes.com

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Esplanade getting a facelift - Redondo Beach

2010-12-02T15:39:00.000-08:00

Redondo Beach officials met at the end of November for the ground breaking of the Esplanade upgrade project. At just under $3M in total costs, the improvements will include "seatwalls" for walkers to stop and enjoy the view. The street is to be repaved, plus upgrades to sidewalks, street art, seating and adding more landscaping are all planned.

Some safety additions are also being made to make the area more pedestrian and bike rider friendly. Less visible upgrades include gutter and storm drain improvements.

As originally reported by Eric Bradley of The Beach Reporter: Esplande Facelift Underway

"The city is primarily funding the project through a combination of federal, state and county money.

Federal dollars make up the largest portion at roughly $1.2 million. Another $800,000 is from Measure R, the half-cent sales tax approved by county voters in 2008, and California is pitching in about $400,000 from Proposition 1B, the transportation measure passed by state voters in 2006. Redondo Beach will contribute the rest, about $500,000.

Councilman Steve Aspel, who represents the area around The Esplanade, was commended for his “bulldog” efforts on behalf of the plan that has roots going back to 2001."

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Manhattan Beach - Home Sales Trends - Nov 2010

2010-11-18T14:40:00.000-08:00

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Redondo Beach - Home Sales Trends

2010-11-01T14:00:00.000-07:00

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