Recently I had the opportunity for a cameo appearance in HGTV Selling L.A. and I wanted to share some thoughts with you about that program and about real estate in general in the Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey and Playa Vista area.
To watch the HGTV episode you can go to http://www.hgtv.com/video/going-the-extra-mile-video/index.html. I think the show accurately depicted the behind-the-scenes activity associated with listing and ultimately selling a home. You are shown the initial meeting with the sellers, the discussion of possible listing price and necessary staging to make the homes presentable, the open house for brokers, continued discussions with sellers about price adjustment and the joys and disappointments inherent when a serious buyer is found or when buyers are not found.
What I also really appreciated about the show was how the personal aspect of selling a home was brought to the surface. I know for me this is not just about business. Working closely with buyers or sellers becomes an emotional undertaking. Sellers have invested a great deal of time and effort into their homes and they inevitably attach those emotions to their idea of a reasonable selling price. Buyers, on the other hand, have a pretty clear picture of what they want and what they are willing to pay. This is a huge investment for them and they are understandably cautious and discriminating when looking for a home.
This is the aspect of real estate that I have so enjoyed over the years. As a real estate broker in the Marina Del Rey area, as well as all of the L.A. Westside, I have had the opportunity over the years to meet some incredible people from all walks of life. For me, real estate is about people, not property. The better I can get to know my client the better chance I have of helping them attain their dreams and that, ultimately, is our goal.
If you are interested in buying or selling a home in the Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, or Playa Vista area please give me a call. Let’s sit down and discuss your goals and dreams. We will get to know each other, establish a bond and understanding, and then I will call upon my years of experience and make it happen.
Ikem Chukumerije specializes in luxury residential real estate in Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Bel Air, Santa Monica, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Westwood, Brentwood, and West Hollywood. Contact Ikem at 323-350-8297 if you're looking to buy or sell in these communities.
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