East of West Hollywood Real Estate Blog

I've been reading lots of great posts about feedback--debate on whether it is useful or not, and whether an agent should put forth the effort to attempt to collect it from agents and buyers. I wholeheartedly support listing agents who request feedback. There are some obvious reasons: 1. Agents ar...

Last night I was pondering why some ventures of my life have succeeded, and some not so much. What is it in my character that makes being an agent a successful venture for me? Some people would say that real estate agents are a particular breed of person--people who have failed at other careers, ...

Obviously, we all have a different rhythm when it comes to technology. Some of us are so far ahead of the pack, we're alone. I'm not one of those! But I recently had an almost completely virtual transaction that couldn't have happened without the benefits of technology and if you ain't got it, yo...

I love it when people take power into their own hands. This lovely Simi Valley Realtor gives a great summary of blogs, and fantastically includes me! I'm honored!   Well, it's been an interesting week with just so many great posts to read.  This week, I have a couple of double shots, which was ki...

I frequently hold open houses, and, of course, try to learn more about the buyers that are stopping by. I ask them to sign in, and ask them if they are currently working with an agent. About half of the attendees usually don't have any agent, but ask them why and the answers go something like thi...

I've been a seller, myself, so I understand how tempting it is to think that reducing the price of your house is actually lost money. But it isn't true! When pricing a home, it is up to the honest agent to be clear about the risks of overpricing. Sometimes, regardless of the risks, sellers STILL ...

I keep myself informed on the lending market, but never claim to be an expert--experience has taught me that the lending and underwriting rules can change moment to moment, and what was true yesterday is not always true today. There was a time a few months ago when three deals were closing and th...

This beautiful 1920's home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac in the famed community of Laurel Canyon, just minutes from both the heart of West Hollywood and the Sunset Strip, and Studio City. The spaces speak for themselves--charm, space, and light! Hand-carved beamed ceilings, Saltillo tile,...

Facebook is a funny thing. It can bring out people's sensitivities like no other social media. For some reason, that status update can really get personal. Now, my mother never told me not to discuss politics and religion (though she probably should have) and anyone that knows me, knows that I ha...