Selling a Home
A clear plan for preparing, pricing, and selling your home in Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.
When Should You Reach Out?
Before you decide to sell
Understanding current market conditions and likely costs can help you decide whether and when to sell.
While planning repairs or updates
Some improvements are worth making before listing; others may not be. It helps to talk before you spend.
When buying and selling at the same time
Timing a sale and a purchase together takes planning around financing, escrow, and moving dates.
When a property needs special handling
Relocation, an inherited property, or a trust sale—we’ll go through the specific steps and documents involved.
How the Selling Process Works
Every sale is different, but most follow these six stages.
Step 1
Consultation and home review
We walk through the home, talk about your goals and timeline, and discuss what buyers are likely to notice.
Step 2
Pricing strategy
I prepare a comparative market analysis of recent sales and active listings to support a pricing strategy.
Step 3
Preparation
We decide on repairs, cleaning, staging, and required disclosures before the home goes on the market.
Step 4
Marketing and showings
Photography, an MLS listing, showings, and open houses present the home to buyers and their agents.
Step 5
Offers and negotiation
I review each offer’s price, terms, financing, and contingencies with you and negotiate on your behalf.
Step 6
Escrow and closing
I coordinate with the buyer’s agent, escrow, and other parties through inspections, appraisal, and closing.
How Your Home Will Be Presented
Photography
Clear, well-lit photos that accurately show the home.
Listing details
An accurate MLS description with the details buyers and their agents look for.
Showings
Showings and open houses scheduled around your availability.
Disclosures
Required disclosures prepared early so buyers can review them in time.
What You Can Expect
A written plan
Pricing, preparation, and timeline discussed and summarized for you.
Market-based pricing
Pricing recommendations supported by recent comparable sales.
Offer comparisons
A side-by-side review of offers, including terms beyond price.
Regular updates
Feedback from showings and updates at each stage of escrow.
Seller Resources
Official sources for learning more.
- California Department of Real Estate: Consumer information(External site)
- IRS: Topic no. 701, Sale of your home(External site)
- Los Angeles County Assessor(External site)
Thinking about selling?
Let’s talk about your home, your timeline, and what to expect.