Inspections are typically ordered by buyers during the escrow period to determine the condition of the property and request any credits based on the findings. Pre-listing inspections aren't very common in LA County, but there are benefits and drawbacks for sellers doing them which we lay out ... » Learn More about The Benefits and Drawbacks of Pre-Listing Inspections
Selling
5 Priorities When Selling Your House
Regardless of what's happening in the world, selling your house can be a daunting, emotional process. It’s a place where you and your family have invested your time, effort, and money to make your own and where you have created many memories together. Here are five key things we believe will help ... » Learn More about 5 Priorities When Selling Your House
The Malibu Podcast | Episode 6: 2019 Malibu Year in Review
The Malibu Podcast Episode 6 Wrapping up 2019 with Russell and Tony. Tony Mark and Russell Grether wrap up 2019. They dive into the real estate market and what they saw last year, their predictions of the future, and best advice for sellers and buyers. Russell sheds insight on the Malibu land ... » Learn More about The Malibu Podcast | Episode 6: 2019 Malibu Year in Review
2019 | Year in Review
Just like that, 2019 has come to a close. As we enter a new decade, we are excited to look back as well as look forward. In this post, we will share our own success from 2019, success of the Compass brokerage, and final statistics for Malibu Real Estate. The Mark & Grether Group's ... » Learn More about 2019 | Year in Review
Malibu Housing Market Update | Q3 2019
2019 Quarterly Update: July-September We have officially entered the Fall season and the start of Q4, which is typically one of the slowest seasons in the Malibu housing market. Once kids return to school and weather starts to cool, the demand for housing softens. In addition, there is some ... » Learn More about Malibu Housing Market Update | Q3 2019
Just Sold: Camarillo’s Highest Price of the Year
Going, Going, Gone Our listing at 250 Valley Vista Dr. in Las Posas Estates is officially sold! After just 9 days on the market and with multiple offers, we put the home into escrow at 105% of the list price. Originally put on the market at $2,795,000, the sale closed at ... » Learn More about Just Sold: Camarillo’s Highest Price of the Year
Selling Homes on Malibu’s Land Side
Just like that, Summer is drawing to a close. Kids are going back to school and the air is feeling a little bit cooler. So what has happened so far this year off of the beach in Malibu? The further you get from the beach and the higher the price, the longer a listing typically takes to sell. ... » Learn More about Selling Homes on Malibu’s Land Side
Tips on Selling Luxury Real Estate in Malibu
Selling luxury real estate in Malibu can be challenging. Luxury real estate transactions require expert negotiation skills, patience, and in-depth knowledge of this specific market. Educating yourself and working with a Malibu real estate agent who is well connected is important when selling your ... » Learn More about Tips on Selling Luxury Real Estate in Malibu
Home Not Selling? Here Are 5 Helpful Tips and Insights
Based on 45 Malibu homes sold in the past three months, the average days on the market before a Malibu home sells is 144 days. Some homes are taking longer. If you're asking yourself, why is my home not selling, you may want to take a step back and consider the reasons. For most people, it is ... » Learn More about Home Not Selling? Here Are 5 Helpful Tips and Insights
Tips for Selling Your Home without a Malibu Realtor
If you want to sell your home, you can benefit from the services of a Malibu real estate agent. An experienced agent can help you find a qualified buyer and make the transaction as smooth as possible for you. However, there may be a specific reason why you do not want to work with a real estate ... » Learn More about Tips for Selling Your Home without a Malibu Realtor
Tips for Effectively Marketing Your Malibu Home for Sale
When you decide to put up your Malibu home for sale, you will need to carefully consider the marketing tactics to take. Whether you are working with a Malibu real estate agent or you have decided to try to sell your home on your own, you will definitely need to participate in the marketing ... » Learn More about Tips for Effectively Marketing Your Malibu Home for Sale
How to Use Comp Reports When Selling Malibu Real Estate
Comparative market analysis reports, often referred to as “comps” in the Malibu real estate industry, are a valuable resource for sellers. These reports contain information about active real estate listings, pending listings and homes sold within the past six months. Comparative market analysis ... » Learn More about How to Use Comp Reports When Selling Malibu Real Estate