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Home staging in Los Angeles – Cost, Benefits & ROI (Return On Investment)
How much does it cost for home staging in Los Angeles? VACANT: For a vacant home, the cost of Staging varies depending on the style of the property and how many rooms need to be furnished. Most two- to three-bedroom single-family homes and condos range from $4000 – $6000 for a 2-month rental. Large or… Read More
Use a video tour to help sell your home quickly!
Today most buyers search for homes online. To help entice them to come look at your home, it is very important to provide visual stimulation. Most buyers that I work with don’t bother to look at listings that don’t have photos, so it’s ideal to have a minimum of 25 good quality photos of the… Read More
Property inspections you need to have done when purchasing a home on the Westside of Los Angeles
Below are some of the most common and important property inspections to have done when purchasing a home. Most inspectors give you a printed or handwritten report after doing their inspection. Other inspectors just email the report to you. The physical inspection (also called the general inspection) is an overall inspection that checks the major… Read More
Southern California Escrow Process – A Step-by-Step Explanation (by J.D. Songstad)
The first step in the home buying process is for you to get approved for a home loan. After finding a property that interests you, I will show you the comps (comparable sales) to help us determine the value of the property. The best comps are in the same building (if a condo/townhome) or in… Read More
