Norma Toering's Eastview Home Sales Report Mar. 2011 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 04/29/11 06:27 PM
Eastview neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 23 Homes are listed for sale in Eastview priced from $499,000 to $1,495,000. (Avg. List Price = $740,000)
Pending sales: 8 Houses are in escrow priced from $615,000 to $799,500.
March sales: 5 Homes sold in March 2011:
 


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Understated Elegance Is Timeless in Weddings and Homes - 04/29/11 11:43 AM
As I watched the Royal Wedding in the wee hours of the morning it dawned on me the bride's gown was one of timeless elegance and classic beauty.  Her attire, hair and make-up and yes, even the tiara were regal and understated.  Her classic white complimented the bold and colorful military attire worn by her prince.  Nothing faddish or trendy--true elegance pure and simple.  Yes, I believe her wedding gown and overall look will stand the test of time. 
 
The same is true for home design.  A close friend of mine is building a new house.  I've seen the preliminary drawings … (10 comments)

Norma Toering's Silver Spur Home Sales Report - Mar. 2011 Rolling Hills Estates & Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 04/28/11 07:35 PM
Silver Spur neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 8 Homes are listed for sale in Silver Spur priced from $799,000 to $1,249,000. (Avg. List Price = $1,032,000)
Pending sales: 8 Houses are in escrow priced from $750,000 to $888,000.
March sales: 4 Homes sold in March 2011:


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Norma Toering's Peninsula Center Home Sales Report - Mar. 2011 - Rolling Hills Estates & RPV, CA - 04/28/11 06:50 PM
Peninsula Center neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 4 Homes are listed for sale in Pen Center priced from $990,000 to $1,500,000. (Avg. List Price = $1,171,000)
Pending sales: 5 Houses are in escrow priced from $799,000 $1,295,000.
March sales: No homes sold in Peninsula Center during March 2011.
 
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Norma Toering's Crest Home Sales Report - Mar. 2011 - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 04/27/11 06:31 PM
Los Verdes neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 5 Homes are for sale priced from $922,000 to $1,595,000. (Avg. List Price = $1,262,000)
Pending sales: 4 Houses in Los Verdes are in escrow priced from $789,000 to $1,095,000.
March sales: One home sold in March 2011:
 

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Norma Toering's Los Verdes Home Sales Report - March 2011 - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 04/27/11 05:32 PM
Los Verdes neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 7 Homes are available for sale in Los Verdes priced from $788,000 to $1,499,000. (Avg. List Price = $1,074,000)
Pending sales: 7 Houses are in escrow priced from $795,000 to $1,599,000.
March sales: One home sold in March 2011:
 


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Driver Dawgs--New Restaurant in Manhattan Beach, CA--Now Open! Pay It Forward - 04/27/11 05:12 PM
Driver Dawgs opened its doors just in time to take advantage of the Santa Ana winds inspired heat wave that blew into Southern California.  Sporting a Southern California beach motif and a burgers, dogs and salad inspired menu the setting and decor are coastal casual.  Driver Dawgs, now open at 350 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach. 310-798-3333.
 
The "Driver" of Driver Dawgs is my client, Jennifer Driver.  After a successful modeling career Jennifer is now pursuing her passion for food.  Trained as a professional chef and after her modeling years in Europe, Driver Dawgs  will be an interesting blend of American fast food … (5 comments)

Are You Sure That Commission Belongs to You? - 04/27/11 03:57 PM
The Judgment of Solomon refers to a story from the Bible in which Solomon ruled between two women both claiming to be the mother of a child. It has become a metaphor referring to a wise judge who uses "split the baby" to determine the truth, tricking the parties into revealing their true feelings.  The judge pretends that he will destroy the subject matter of a dispute, rather than allowing either disputing party to win at the expense of the other. An arbitration panel is faced with a similar decision when deciding which of multiple brokers is the procuring cause of … (7 comments)

Irish Sheep for Tourists--Speechless Sundays - 04/24/11 05:23 PM


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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 … (8 comments)

Featured Comment Award of the Week---Pay It Forward - 04/24/11 10:48 AM
I frequently read the best comments left on my posts more than once as they are thought provoking and add value to the post.  I often think to myself, I want to leave comments that enrich the post and inspire others.  I confess I sometimes am in a rush to get the day started or wind down my real estate day and leave less than memorable comments.  It happens.
As a thank you to those who leave fabulous comments on my posts and as a reminder to myself to do the same, I'm going to send out "Featured Comment Award" to a weekly … (18 comments)

Norma Toering's La Cresta Home Sales Report - Mar. 2011 - Rancho Palos Verdes & Rolling Hill Estates, CA - 04/23/11 04:28 PM
La Cresta neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes & Rolling Hills Estates, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 9 Homes are listed for sale priced from $1,469,000 to $3,950,000. (Avg. List Price = $2,081,000)
Pending sales: 5 Houses in La Cresta are in escrow priced from $1,280,000 to $2,495,000.
March sales: One home sold in March 2011:
 

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Norma Toering's Country Club Home Sales Report - March 2011 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 04/23/11 04:17 PM
Country Club neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 11 Homes are listed for sale priced from $1,289,000 to $2,148,000. (Avg. List Price = $1,655,000)
Pending sales: 8 Houses are in escrow in Country Club priced from $1,325,000 to $2,390,000.
March sales: 4 Homes sold in March 2011:
 

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What's My Home Worth, and How Do You Know? - 04/22/11 12:54 PM
Yesterday I showed property in the Lunada Bay neighborhood of Palos Verdes Estates.  We viewed property priced from $1,400,000 to $2,200,000.  The prospective buyers especially love the Lower Lunada Bay area with its flat streets and close proximity to the Pacific Ocean.  After showing six homes my business partner and I then previewed homes for another client.  Last weekend we showed 14 homes.  Last week another buyer viewed nine homes.  When a seller asks me what his home is worth I'm able make my guesstimate based on up to the minute knowledge of the local market.
 
 When it is … (23 comments)

1500 Blog Posts--I Wanted to Write Something Profound But Decided to Re-Blog My Very First Post - 04/21/11 10:24 PM
My virgin post on Active Rain dealt with a client receiving both good and bad news.  He was offered a research opportunity at a prestigious hospital, but it was late 2007 and the housing market was in turmoil.  In the end the decision was made to postpone the research opportunity and wait out the market decline.
I had no idea how to add photos, the post is too long but the important thing is I wrote it, and so began my blogging adventure in November 2007!
 
The news was all bad.  The media filled time and space with tales of … (21 comments)

Norma Toering's Palos Verdes Drive West Home Sales Report - March 2011 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 04/20/11 07:34 PM
Palos Verdes Drive West neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale:  17 Homes are listed for sale in the PV Drive West area priced from $999,000 to $7,900,000. (Avg. List Price = $3,569,000)
Pending sales: 2 Houses are in escrow priced at $980,000 and $1,268,000.
March sales: 2 Homes sold in March 2011 around Palos Verdes Drive West:


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Dublin Flower Stand--I Wanted All of Them, But Settled for a Photo! - 04/20/11 07:23 PM


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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. Information … (5 comments)

I've Been Sneezing All Day--Could My Morning Walk Be the Culprit? Hiking in Palos Verdes with Norma Toering - 04/19/11 08:17 PM
Oh yeah.  Pollen season is in full swing.  My morning hike not only takes me down to the ocean's edge it also takes me through waist-high blooming plants.  I love the untamed blooming plants growing with such wild abandon they almost cover the trails, but I'm afraid some of the pollen attaches itself to my hiking gear and finds its way back to my car.
 
 
What's a sneeze or two?  I love to clear my head with the fresh salt water air and put my heart and lungs into aerobic mode before I go to the office.   My real estate day … (18 comments)

Norma Toering's Palos Verdes Drive South Home Sales Report March 2011 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 04/18/11 06:06 PM
Palos Verdes Drive South neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 18 Homes are listed for sale priced from $900,000 to $12,000,000. (Avg. List Price = $3,112,000)
Pending sales: 6 Houses are in escrow in the PVDS area priced from $799,000 to $1,779,000.
March sales: 2 Homes sold in March 2011:


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Norma Toering's Mira Catalina Home Sales Report March 2011 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 - 04/18/11 04:36 PM
Mira Catalina neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 5 Homes are for sale in the Mira Catalina section of RPV priced from $899,000 to $1,699,000.
Pending sales: 2 Houses are in escrow priced from $895,000 to $899,000.
March sales: 2 Homes sold in March 2011:


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Buyers and Sellers Beware Your Use of Social Media - 04/18/11 11:29 AM
Be careful what you tweet about--it may be used against you!  My daughter mentioned an article she read stating the seller posted his "bottom line price" on Facebook.  Nothing like putting your trump card face up on the table for the world to see.
The Liz Spear Team wrote an informative article on the topic.
Via Liz and Bill Spear RE/MAX Elite Warren County Ohio: Cincinnati to Dayton (513.265.3004 www.LizTour.com):
Buyers and Sellers Beware Your Use of Social Media Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and a host of other platforms have connected us in ways our parents would have never dreamed of!  Immediate connections and … (7 comments)

100 Shades of Green Enjoyed on an Irish Afternoon--Speechless Sundays - 04/17/11 12:13 PM


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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. Information … (22 comments)

Japan's Public Television Station Found My Palos Verdes Lifestyle Blog - 04/15/11 06:22 PM
In the middle of setting weekend appointments to show homes, the phone rang.  I answered it expecting it to be one of the listing agents returning my call.  Surprise, it was a representative of Japan's public television station asking for my assistance with their production of a show about the "Palos Verdes Lifestyle" on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
 
 
My long-term clients graciously agreed to let their Rolling Hills home be featured in the equestrian segment of the show, and I'm coordinating filming at Donald Trump's multi-million dollar homes at Trump National Estates in Rancho Palos Verdes.  The homes are a … (10 comments)

How is the Palos Verdes High End Luxury Market Holding Up in 2011? - 04/14/11 07:54 PM
Palos Verdes luxury home sales are on the rise.  2011 is off to a promising start for high-end homes on "The Hill" as 22 properties priced over $2,000,000 closed escrow as of April 14.
2010 produced 72 sales over $2,000,000 in Palos Verdes single family homes.
In 2009 41 Palos Verdes homes sold for over $2,000,000.
2008 posted 60 sales over $2,000,000.
In 2007 101 homes sold in the same price range. 
103 homes sold in 2006 in the same category. 
2005 saw 112 sales in the $2,000,000 and up price range. 
In 2004 the number of sales over 2M totaled 80. 
… (2 comments)

Broker Open House Tours--Previewing with Purpose or Why Bother? - 04/14/11 09:55 AM
Tuesday's broker open house tours included far more homes than I could preview in the time allotted.  I had to be a bit ruthless as I compiled the list of homes I would see due to the time crunch.  There were some I "wanted" to see, but only time for those I "needed" to view. 

As I sat at my computer and assembled the list of home I "needed" to see based on current clients' needs I was reminded of the many choices we make throughout our day.  My choice was to preview only homes I plan to show clients.  I rarely … (10 comments)

Norma Toering's Palos Verdes Drive East Home Sales Report - Mar. 2011 - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 04/13/11 07:53 PM
Palos Verdes Drive East neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 24 Homes are listed for sale around PVDE priced from $699,000 to $6,995,000. (Avg. List Price = $1,732,000)
Pending sales: 13 Houses are in escrow priced from $930,000 to $1,999,000.
March sales: 4 Homes sold in March 2011:
 

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Terranea Resort--Second Home Heaven! Beach Casitas and Villas at the Ocean's Edge - 04/13/11 05:48 PM
Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes is one of the few places on the Palos Verdes Peninsula where you can watch the sunrise and the sunset with a turn of the head.  Located on a point that juts out into the Pacific the sweeping views to the east and west are panoramic and nothing less than stunning.  If you're looking for a second home in Southern California and less than one hour from the urban metropolis of Los Angeles Terranea Resort is the perfect solution.

 


Terranea opened approximately 18 months ago and is already considered a wold … (2 comments)

How To Recognize Exceptional Service--10th in a Series of 10 Seller Tips - 04/13/11 03:53 PM
This final installment of my Agent Pat series is devoted to determining what made Pat's services and style, her brand of real estate, and my experience as a seller stand out from the service provided by the agents from my past.  The "Forgettable Five" as I like to call them.  They were all competent (to varying degrees) and all completed the job of selling my properties, but Pat wrapped up the job with panache and put a bow on it. I felt it was a gift to work with her.
 
I can say without a doubt, Pat was the best real … (6 comments)

The Afterlife of a Real Estate Sale--9th in a Series of 10 Agent Pat Seller Tips - 04/12/11 10:49 AM
The ceremonial exchange of keys occurred.  I passed the large bundle of keys for my house to Agent Pat and she handed me the single key to my temporary housing at the beach.  That joyous moment could have signaled the end of our business relationship.  Mission accomplished.  Given my past experience with my "Forgettable Five" agents of past sales I did not expect much.  After all, I was moving out-of-state and on to a new chapter in life.
 
Imagine my surprise when shortly after the sale closed I received a letter with Pat's distinctive handwriting on the envelope.  It was a thank you … (8 comments)

How's the Real Estate Market in the Ladera Linda Neighborhood in Rancho Palos Verdes? - 04/11/11 08:12 PM
I love the Palos Verdes Dr. South corridor.  Sure, the infamous Palos Verdes Landslide is located on the south side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, but so are Trump Nation Golf Course and Terranea Resort.  It is also home to some of the most spectacular ocean views in Southern California.  Ladera Linda is tucked away up in the hills overlooking Donald Trump's multi-milion dollar homes and his oceanfront 18-hole golf course.
 
 
Inventory remains low in Palos Verdes and the trend continues in the micro neighborhood of Ladera Linda with only one home on the market.  I'll gather up some of … (4 comments)

Norma Toering's Rolling Hills Home Sales Report March 2011 Rolling Hills CA 90274 - REMAX Palos Verdes - 04/11/11 07:23 PM
Rolling Hills neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rolling Hills, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 19 Homes are listed for sale priced from $1,675,000 to $12,800,000. (Avg. List Price = $4,200,000)
Pending sales: 2 Homes are in escrow in Rolling Hills priced at $2,999,000 and $5.5M.
March sales: Two homes sold in March 2011:

 
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How to Have Fun When You're Homeless--8th in a Series of 10 Agent Pat Seller Tips - 04/11/11 11:15 AM
Your buyers have loan approval.  Those are sweet words, but they also mean the move is on.  In my case, it also meant I had to store my furniture as my California house was in the middle of a remodel. I also needed to find temporary housing while my children finished the school year in Florida.  Once again Agent Pat flew into action.
 
The same day the buyer's loan approval arrived, with Pat's help, I scheduled a moving company to move my furniture to storage.  The following day once the children were off to school Pat and I went to the … (8 comments)

Escrow Period Equals Engagement--Don't Let Buyers Call Off the Sale--Agent Pat's Wisdom--7th in a Series of 10 Seller Tips - 04/10/11 11:55 AM
The contract to purchase my house was finally signed after enduring the see-saw of negotiating back and forth through numerous counter offers.  The ink was not yet dry and I was feeling giddy with relief.  The thought of no longer being required to have my five-bedroom house show ready by 9AM each day was cause for celebration.  With four kids, a dog, a pool to skim and a large patio to sweep it was a daily challenge I was ready to let slip an hour or two. 
 
"Ahh, not so fast, Norma"  Pat warned.  "This is the engagement period, not the marriage.  … (10 comments)

Norma Toering's Palos Verdes Drive North Real Estate Report Mar 2011 Rolling Hills Estates - 04/09/11 05:50 PM
PV Drive North neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rolling Hills Estates & Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 17 Homes are listed for sale in the PVDN area priced from $1,019,800 to $2,399,888. (Avg. List Price = $1,492,000)
Pending sales: 10 Houses are in escrow priced from $949,000 to $2,295,000.
March sales: One home sold in Palos Verdes Drive North during March 2011:
 


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Active Rain / Kodak Challenge -- What's On My Flyer and Why Should a Buyer Care? - 04/08/11 04:30 PM
A few fabulous photos of the property, the basic statistics including square footage, lot size, year built and number of bedrooms and baths are always included on Norma Toering & Team property flyers. I have  answered prospective buyers' questions at open house for many years and their four FAQs are:
1)  How big is the house?
2)  What is the lot size?
3)  How many bedrooms and bathrooms?
4) When was it built?
Those questions deserve to be answered on the flyer since it is the take-away item prospective buyers walk out the door holding in their hand.  My contact information, along with … (10 comments)

ActiveRain/Kodak Challenge - "For Sale" Yard Signs as Marketing Tools - It's My Calling Card - 04/08/11 02:58 PM
Yard signs have been around a long time, and even as "Old School" as they are, I still feel a sense of pride and responsibility when I have one installed on a client's property.  The property owner is telling all who pass by his home he selected a real estate agent to represent him in the sale of property.  He placed his trust in me, and as soon as the sign is erected it becomes one of my many marketing calling cards directed at the consumer. 
 
 My goal is to make my yard sign an effective calling card that actually generates … (6 comments)

Income Property in Los Angeles - Time to Buy? - Norma Toering & Team - 04/08/11 09:02 AM
Are you considering adding residential income property to your real estate portfolio?  If so, there are many options for you to consider in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Many of our past clients both inquire about and make purchases of investment properties in the South Bay area of Los Angeles.  As real estate prices declined, rents stayed fairly constant, and with loan interest rates remaining attractive the return on income property is beginning to make financial sense again.
The primary reasons investors buy income property are for:
Depreciation - The building portion of the property can be written off for tax purposes over a … (0 comments)

San Pedro, CA Lot For Sale--You Can Hear and Smell the Pacific Ocean--Norma Toering & Team - 04/07/11 07:57 PM
No doubt you can smell the ocean while standing on the lot.  You can also hear the waves as they break against the rocks below the bluff. You can engage the sense of sight also--if you build a two-story home you'll be able to SEE the Pacific Ocean!  Check out the aerial map.
 
Norma Toering & Team just reduced the price by $50,000 and this incredible lot is now offered at $550,000.  Located in the sought-after South Shores area of San Pedro and just minutes from Trump National Golf Course, shopping and easy freeway access.  If you're in the mood to build your dream house, this could be … (4 comments)

Google Stories--Here's Mine--Where's Yours? Paying It Forward - 04/06/11 07:10 PM
Don't tell your clients you are number one on Google, show them!  What a wonderful way to show clients you are number one in your niche or neighborhood.  Isn't it wonderful to be the cream of that all powerful Google Juice and find yourself at the top? 
 
Don't keep your success and hard work a secret, share it with your sphere.  It is so easy I did it myself!


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Norma Toering's Valmonte Home Sales Report March 2011 Palos Verdes Estates, CA - 04/06/11 06:34 PM
Valmonte neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 11 Homes are listed for sale in the Valmonte section of PVE priced from $829,000 to $2,499,000. (Avg. List Price = $1,465,000)
Pending sales: 6 Houses are in escrow priced from $779,000 to $1,699,000.
March sales: 3 Homes sold in March 2011 in Valmonte:

 
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Don't Be a Bully--Negotiating Tip From Agent Pat--Seller Tips--6th in a Series of 10 - 04/06/11 12:24 PM
There is no need to spill blood during the course of negotiating the points of a real estate purchase offer.  "No" can be said without a verbal assault on either the buyer or seller or the agent representing parties to the sale.  Raised voices and threats are not nearly as successful as an open mind and the willingness to give as well as take. Balance is an important negotiating tool.  Agent Pat, the only agent I remember from a pool of six, always said, "I've closed more deals with sugar than vinegar." 
 


Anger and arrogance rarely set the tone … (6 comments)

Norma Toering's Malaga Cove Home Sales Report March 2011 Palos Verdes Estates, CA - 04/05/11 10:13 PM
Malaga Cove neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 9 Home are listed for sale in Malaga Cove, PVE priced from $1,675,000 to $10,900,000. (Avg. List Price = $3,493,000)
Pending sales: 8 Houses are in escrow priced from $1,450,000 to $3,500,000.
March sales: 5 Homes sold in March 2011 in Malaga Cove:


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Norma Toering's Monte Malaga Home Sales Report - March 2011 Palos Verdes Estates, CA - 04/05/11 08:32 PM
Monte Malaga neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 23 Homes are listed for sale priced from $1,129,000 to $11,500,000. (Avg. List Price = $3.098M)
Pending sales: 5 Houses are in escrow in Monte Malaga, PVE priced from $1,495,000 to $4,700,000.
March sales: 3 Homes sold in March 2011:
 

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Marketing to Buyers Around the Globe and Sellers in My Backyard - 04/05/11 10:58 AM
The world is a big place; or is it?  I market to buyers around the globe and sellers in my backyard with similar ease.   Blogging has far-reaching tentacles.  Those tentacles are capable of going in different directions simultaneously.  One reached out and touched a prospective buyer in South Africa.  Another went "down under" and found a buyer in Australia.  A request for a lease from London and a second home from China all found their way to my in-box as a result of blogging.
 

When I began blogging over three years ago most of my posts were geared to … (12 comments)

Norma Toering's Lunada Bay Home Sales Report March. 2011 Palos Verdes Estates 90274 - 04/04/11 08:12 PM
Lunada Bay neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates, CA in March, 2011.
Homes for sale: 33 Homes are listed for sale in Lunada Bay, PVE priced from $899,000 to $5,995,000. (Avg. List Price = $2.16M)
Pending sales: 14 Houses are in escrow priced from $639,900 to $3,500,000.
March sales: 4 Homes sold in Lunada Bay during March 2011:
 

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When Friendships Matter More Than Listing With Your First Choice Agent--Did You Really Lose That Listing? - 04/03/11 09:17 AM
Should friendship matter more than listing with your first choice agent? It is a common theme for agent posts on Active Rain. Most of us encounter the situation several times during our career.  Selling your home is personal, but it is also a financial decision.  I've witnessed sellers struggle with the right thing to do more than once.
 
When a seller selects me as one of three or four agents he is inviting into to his home for a consultation on the value and marketing of his property, I feel honored.  It signals he values my opinion and expertise.  Let's … (74 comments)

Big Week Behind Me--Say Hello to Your New Broker--Time to Enjoy a Saturday Play Day - 04/02/11 01:42 PM
Last Sunday I spent the morning with my tax accountant.  I know, it sounds painful, but we always have a delightful time at our annual get-together.  She began doing my taxes in 1993 so our professional and personal friendship has developed over time.  We catch up on changes as her calculator clicks away.  By the end of our meeting I know what I need to pay Uncle Sam and am up to date on changes in the tax laws that impact my business.
 
  My accountant has many real estate agent clients and commented several of them are leaving or … (24 comments)

Evaluating Offers--An Exceptional Agent's Time to Shine--Agent Pat Was a Star--5th in a Series of 10 Seller Tips - 04/02/11 11:56 AM
There is a preordained logical sequence to listing a property.  Once the decision to sell is made, the property is prepared and the marketing goes into full gear with the desired outcome being the receipt of a reasonable offer.  This is an exceptional agent's time to shine and Agent Pat was a star in the offer evaluation department.
 


As the seller, I was excited when Agent Pat called to say she received an offer on my house.  Pat's tone gave nothing away and she did not discuss the offer during our short conversation.  We agreed upon a time to … (2 comments)

 
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