Kim & Kristine, Westside Los Angeles Real Estate & Short Sales » Ocean Park

Santa Monica Beach House, Ocean Views!

kimandkristine — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:15:27 +0000

To schedule your private showing contact Kim Halverson, Prudential CA Realty, at 310-309-9130. Find more ocean view homes in Santa Monica.

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Ocean Park-Santa Monica, Steps To Beach: Home + Income

kimandkristine — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:06:11 +0000

There is a new listing in an area of Ocean Park we affectionately call “The Cottages” where 4 streets are just so special. When walking them you feel they are so unique it’s as if you are in someone’s living room. It’s a rare, earthy, home type vibe. This home on Wadsworth, see below, is so charming inside. It has a modern shabby chic feel to it. It’s perfect for someone with kids or in-laws; since there are many different corners and rooms in the main house. There are 2 studio’s in the second structure behind the main which are currently rented. I thought noise was going to be an issue since it’s on the end of street closest to Neilson Way. It was not noisy at all. Neilson Way is hardly a busy street for Santa Monica. But, when you are that close to the beach you have certain expectations and this home exceeded them.

For more information on this home & more like it call: Kristine, 310-737-8173

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SOLD, When Another Couldn’t

kimandkristine — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:28:08 +0000

SOLD, BY KIM & KRISTINE, WHEN ANOTHER COULDN’T

Selling a Home, When Another Couldn’t

Have you ever noticed a home on the market for months or even years? Other homes in the same neighborhood sell, new owners move in, & that one sign is still in the yard! Well that is the case with this home, the picture above that says SOLD in big red letters.

I’m going to share with you why I was able to sell this home when another agent couldn’t. Not to boast, this could save you some time & money when selling your home.

The home is a historic home in Santa Monica & has been in the family for decades. Their was a death in the family which lead to them selling this home. Initially, I was scheduled to meet with the owner to discuss their goals for the sale. Well, sadly that appointment was canceled. Another agent came in & said it would sell for over $2,000,000 and have multiple offers. The owner was so impressed, he went with the other agent.

Six months goes by & I get a phone call. They are not happy with the agent, the home hasn’t sold, & how can I help. We made a time to meet & this time we did meet. It was very disheartening to hear a few weeks after the agent took the listing, she stared to beat them down to lower the price. Since their was a death in the family, the sale & price had to be approved by attorneys. Every time the price had to be lowered it took months to get an approval.

So long story short, we set a realistic price, put our marketing plan in place & the home sold.

The moral of the story is set the price right from the beginning AND make sure you chose an agent that will be upfront with you about a realistic price, their strategy, & marketing plan. If a home is overpriced, it will sit on the market for too long. Everyday the home doesn’t sell the homeowner loses money; money from the sale & the costs to keep up the home.

To simplify, here are the facts:

Top 3 Reasons Why Homes Don’t Sell

1. The marketing exposure to find the right buyers.

2. The location and how the property shows.

3. The price.

Here are the Top 3 Reasons Why this home sold:

1. Marketing

Find buyers who will love a historical home. Market to agents & over 20 different websites. Hold open houses every weekend. Give buyers time to absorb the home & envision living there.

2. Location & Showing

Great location, the property needed work. Keep it as accessible as possible & allow for buyers to come back several times if needed.

3. Price

Price it $1,500,000 to attract multiple buyers.

We help sellers on a daily basis get the best price for their home. If you find yourself needing a consultation on how we can help you, we’re offering 30 minutes to you. To schedule your free consultation; simply reply to this email or call us at 310-737-8173.

info@KimAndKristine.com

We’re going to straighen this economy out, one seller and one buyer at a time. Let’s start with you.

Call 310-737-8173 for a confidential call.

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Neighborhood of the Week, Ocean Park

kimandkristine — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:48:50 +0000

In case you aren’t familiar, Ocean Park is a neighborhood in Santa Monica. As far west and south as you can possibly go, in Santa Monica, and you’ll be in Ocean Park. The diving lines are as follows; North is Pico, South (this one is tricky) Barnard Way/Marine/Ozone, East is Lincoln, West is Ocean Front Walk.

The eastern border is very important as many residents in this area simply dread or refuse to go East of Lincoln. I’ve even seen t-shirts and bumpers stickers with AWOL on them (Always West of Lincoln.)

What’s really great about this area is proximity to the beach & the climate. Also, I’ve heard that some of Santa Monica’s best schools are in Ocean Park. Such as, John Muir Elementary, SMASH Alternative, & Olympic High School. A really great preschool is The Growing Place.

Their are also some really great historical homes and even a historical district on 2nd and 3rd.

2323 5th St, Historcial Home SOLD

Some of the most popular places are the beach (of course). Main St, & the Sunday farmer’s market.

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