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Little Luxuries of the Palos Verdes Lifestyle

March 27, 2013 in Buyer Tip, Favorite Photos - Palos Verdes, Front Page, Lifestyle in Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes View Homes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills

170 Lighthouse distant

Whenever people ask me where I’m from, when traveling outside California, they most often have a quizzical look on their face after my reply. I know what’s coming next. “Palos Verdes? Where’s that?”

Of course, if I want to avoid the long explanation I simply say, “Los Angeles,” and leave it at that. The truth is, the anonymity of the locale is a luxurious aspect of life on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This is not Hollywood, nor Beverly Hills or even Malibu. The world has heard of those glittering places; not so Palos Verdes.

The majesty and length of our scenic coastline is another luxurious perk of life on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Eons ago, this land was an island, and as the name implies, it is surrounded on three sides by glorious cliffs meeting the regal Pacific Ocean. The end of land and the beginning of water is a dramatic transition. Palos Verdes is known for its cliffs and hills, not its sandy beaches–those can be found in the adjoining beach cities of Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan.

There is room to roam (miles and miles of hiking trails) and plenty of open space to stroll and enjoy the geological wonders of the area. It’s easy to leave the urban sprawl of LA in the flatlands below and exhale as you enter the Palos Verdes area. Whether your home is an equestrian estate in Rolling Hills, a villa by the sea in Malaga Cove or an ocean view home high in the hills of Rancho Palos Verdes it does not take long to realize you are a part of something very special.

Those are a few of the quiet little luxuries of life on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

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Palos Verdes Luxury Homes Sales – February 2013

March 2, 2013 in Favorite Photos - Palos Verdes, Front Page, Lifestyle in Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes View Homes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates

Coastal views in Palos Verdes - trails by Oceanfront Estates

Six Palos Verdes luxury (over $2,000,000) homes sold during February 2013. Five of the homes were located in Palos Verdes Estates and one in Rancho Palos Verdes.

A home on Via Rincon sold for $3,825,000 and claims the honor of being the highest priced home to sell on the Palos Verdes Peninsula during February 2013.

Norma Toering & Team either showed or previewed five of the six luxury homes sold during the month. We consider it our duty to our luxury clients to stay well-informed about movement in the high-end market. If you’re in the market to either sell or purchase a luxury home in Palos Verdes we will be honored to help you acquire a luxury home on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

- Norma (310) 493-8333

Luxury Homes for Sale in Palos Verdes:

Showing properties 1 - 35 of 50. See more Palos Verdes Homes over $2 Million Dollars.
(all data current as of 5/23/2013)

$2,499,000 : 20 Santa Barbara Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes

4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,420 sq ft

Lot size: 14,146 sqft

Year built: 1987

Parking spots: 9

Days on market: 4
$3,400,000 : 6200 Via Canada, Rancho Palos Verdes

4 beds, 5 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 5,630 sq ft

Lot size: 1.98 ac

Year built: 2005

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 7
$4,995,000 : 13 Buggy Whip Drive, Rolling Hills

5 beds, 5 full baths

Home size: 3,772 sq ft

Lot size: 1.97 ac

Year built: 1963

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 10
$4,200,000 : 66 Eastfield Drive, Rolling Hills

5 beds, 1 full, 4 part baths

Home size: 5,734 sq ft

Lot size: 1.37 ac

Year built: 1952

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 15
$2,750,000 : 52 Buckskin Lane, Rolling Hills Estates

6 beds, 4 full baths

Home size: 4,376 sq ft

Lot size: 34,347 sqft

Year built: 2008

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 16
$4,788,000 : 3807 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes

5 beds, 6 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 8,533 sq ft

Lot size: 20,204 sqft

Year built: 1996

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 16
$2,249,000 : 632 Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates

4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 3,308 sq ft

Lot size: 10,026 sqft

Year built: 1930

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 17
$2,298,000 : 1429 Via Cataluna, Palos Verdes Estates

6 beds, 4 full baths

Home size: 4,387 sq ft

Lot size: 15,899 sqft

Year built: 1967

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 17
$2,398,000 : 769 Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates

4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 3,461 sq ft

Lot size: 8,849 sqft

Year built: 1961

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 17
$3,495,000 : 2740 Palos Verdes Drive, Rolling Hills

7 beds, 3 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 5,452 sq ft

Lot size: 2.36 ac

Year built: 1965

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 27
$2,195,000 : 745 VIA DEL MONTE, Palos Verdes Estates

4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,750 sq ft

Lot size: 6,724 sqft

Year built: 1966

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 31
$3,250,000 : 31127 Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes

4 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,446 sq ft

Lot size: 1.87 ac

Year built: 1969

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 31
$3,689,000 : 961 Via Rincon, Palos Verdes Estates

6 beds, 7 full baths

Home size: 6,219 sq ft

Lot size: 13,116 sqft

Year built: 1980

Parking spots: 12

Days on market: 31
$2,595,000 : 2 South Middleridge Lane, Rolling Hills

4 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 2,877 sq ft

Lot size: 2.15 ac

Year built: 1948

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 38
$3,395,000 : 2809 Via Barri, Palos Verdes Estates

6 beds, 5 full baths

Home size: 5,952 sq ft

Lot size: 19,901 sqft

Year built: 1981

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 38
$6,350,000 : 2120 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates

4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 5,467 sq ft

Lot size: 18,881 sqft

Year built: 2007

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 41
$5,500,000 : 915 Via Panorama, Palos Verdes Estates

6 beds, 5 full baths

Home size: 4,677 sq ft

Lot size: 21,539 sqft

Year built: 1967

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 44
$2,299,000 : 1525 Via Castilla, Palos Verdes Estates

4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 3,561 sq ft

Lot size: 15,030 sqft

Year built: 1978

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 47
$3,000,000 : 1744 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates

4 beds, 1 full, 4 part baths

Home size: 4,526 sq ft

Lot size: 10,540 sqft

Year built: 2001

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 59
$2,790,000 : 27000 FREEPORT RD, Rancho Palos Verdes

4 beds, 4 full baths

Home size: 4,166 sq ft

Lot size: 13,646 sqft

Year built: 2010

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 61
$2,999,900 : 45 Santa Cruz, Rolling Hills Estates

4 beds, 5 full baths

Home size: 4,511 sq ft

Lot size: 17,128 sqft

Year built: 2001

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 63
$7,500,000 : 5500 Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes

5 beds, 4 full baths

Home size: 5,000 sq ft

Lot size: 1.94 ac

Year built: 1929

Parking spots: 10

Days on market: 73
$2,675,000 : 14 Georgeff Road, Rolling Hills

4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 4,040 sq ft

Lot size: 1.16 ac

Year built: 1960

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 80
$2,799,000 : 8 San Miguel, Rolling Hills Estates

5 beds, 5 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 4,260 sq ft

Lot size: 20,909 sqft

Year built: 2001

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 80
$8,900,000 : 8 Possum Ridge Road, Rolling Hills

5 beds, 6 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 7,928 sq ft

Lot size: 4.77 ac

Year built: 2009

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 80
$3,895,000 : 14 Portuguese Bend RD, Rolling Hills

5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 4,545 sq ft

Lot size: 1.60 ac

Year built: 2009

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 83
$2,995,000 : 4 Thyme Place, Rancho Palos Verdes

3 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 3,800 sq ft

Lot size: 34,966 sqft

Year built: 2004

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 85
$12,500,000 : 3300 Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes

5 beds, 9 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 11,346 sq ft

Lot size: 1.12 ac

Year built: 1997

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 87
$9,500,000 : 978 Paseo La Cresta, Palos Verdes Estates

5 beds, 5 full, 4 part baths

Home size: 8,000 sq ft

Lot size: 1.05 ac

Year built: 1978

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 90
$3,499,000 : 20 Via Del Cielo, Rancho Palos Verdes

4 beds, 3 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 7,031 sq ft

Lot size: 25,265 sqft

Year built: 2000

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 94
$6,250,000 : 5 Sagebrush Lane, Rolling Hills

6 beds, 8 full baths

Home size: 11,996 sq ft

Lot size: 2.62 ac

Year built: 2000

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 106
$2,199,000 : 2601 Via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates

4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 3,596 sq ft

Lot size: 15,005 sqft

Year built: 1975

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 108
$11,999,000 : 7 Marguerite Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes

6 beds, 6 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 7,778 sq ft

Lot size: 2.00 ac

Year built: 1999

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 108
$2,695,000 : 916 Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates

4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 4,443 sq ft

Lot size: 16,988 sqft

Year built: 1973

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 109
$5,995,000 : 824 Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates

5 beds, 6 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 9,853 sq ft

Lot size: 22,856 sqft

Year built: 1988

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 109

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

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Sellers, This Is Your House Speaking to You

February 26, 2013 in An Agent's Life, Front Page, Inspiration, Lifestyle in Palos Verdes, Los Angeles Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes View Homes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Seller Tip

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We’ve had some good times together, but the time has come for us to go our separate ways. You’ll be moving on and I’ll stay behind. Yes, it’s true, you have outgrown me. Before you walk away, here are a few hints to make our parting filled with more sweet than sorrow:

1. Garage sale, Goodwill or Simply Give Stuff Away: I don’t want to look like I’m bursting the seams of every room, closet and drawer. So please help me lighten the load, look sleeker and more spacious by keeping only what fits. Once that excess baggage is gone you’ll be surprised at how roomy I can still look.

2. Cover the Walls (and scuff marks, crayon marks and fingerprints) with a Fresh Coat of Paint: Paint is to walls as Botox is to wrinkles. There’s nothing like fresh paint for an instant lift. Dollar for dollar it is one of the best pre-sale investments you can make. Go neutral but not boring. Think taupe, vanilla or milky white shades of paint. Every room does not have to be stark white. Show off my best architectural features with a shade lighter or darker in the same color family. After the painting is finished scrub, polish and shine the rest of the house. You may be surprised to discover your old house can still turn more than a few heads.

3. Now Don’t Get Emotional, You Want Someone Else to Fall in Love with Me: I know I’m looking so good you are having second thoughts about leaving, but you know in your heart we are no longer right for each other. I appreciate your help in making me as attractive as possible for my next owner, but I know it serves you well too. Your extra efforts will put more cash in your pocket at the closing table. A house with curb appeal and interior pzazz will often sell sooner, and for more money, than a neglected “as is” wallflower. You did the right thing and can leave with your head held high, plus the extra cash will come in handy when it’s time to dress up your new place.

4. Deferred Maintenance Will Get You One Way or Another: Fix it now, or pay later either with a cash credit or repairs prior to the close of escrow. My roof is patched and showing its age and yes, those leaky faucets are still dripping away. I’ll show and sell so much better with those problems gone.

Ok, I see that admiring look in your eyes, you’re pretty pleased with my results aren’t you?

Together we were quite a team, and moving forward will be so much easier with a little effort before the “For Sale” sign goes in the ground. Let’s part on the best of terms.

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Buyers on Fire While Sellers Sleep

February 26, 2013 in Front Page, Inspiration, Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes View Homes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Real Estate News, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, San Pedro, Seller Tip

Ignition of match, with smoke on black

I am one of several hundred real estate agents and brokers engaged in the art (or shall I say war) of selling real estate on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Add a thousand or so more South Bay and Beach Cities agents and we are all ready to write an offer with a tap on the iPad, seal it with an electronic signature and send it on its merry way to find its place amid a pile of similar offers on the same property. Multiple offers are the norm, not the exception these days.

Yes, it’s a battle zone out there and both buyers and agents are bruised, battered and beleaguered by current market conditions. Meanwhile, sellers are once again sleeping well while visions of new-found equity dance in their heads. I’ve not yet heard Marie Antoinette’s famous line of, “Let them eat cake,” but there is certainly no rush to market to satiate the intense buyer hunger enveloping the nation.

Perhaps the buyer for your home is one of the buyers in my pack of prospective would-be Palos Verdes, or other cities, buyers if only they could find a home. I’ll only mention those from my list that are so hot to buy the flame is visible in their eyes:

1) Family of four living in temporary quarters and scanning new listings daily. What their hearts desire: 4-bedrooms, pool and a yard for kids. Area: Palos Verdes

2) Ocean view property with yard and remodeled for busy executive relocating to Palos Verdes.

3) Beach cottage or townhouse in Manhattan Beach–former chef wants a great kitchen.

4) Cash buyer wants ocean view in Rancho Palos Verdes or South Shores.

5) South Bay income property wanted yesterday by several investors.

6) Oceanfront property, or very close, with open floor plan.

I could go on, but if I have this many “hot” buyers, I’m certain most other active agents have an equal or greater number. Last week Norma Toering & Team added four new qualified and ready to buy customers to our active list. I only wish we had four new listings to show to each of them.

Sellers, maybe it’s time to wake up from the long rest the market took during the recession and open your front door to waiting buyers. More than likely there are multiple buyers waiting to purchase your home too.

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Want to Know What’s Selling in Your Neighborhood?

January 31, 2013 in An Agent's Life, Beach Cities, Buyer Tip, Favorite Photos - Palos Verdes, Front Page, Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach Luxury Homes, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes View Homes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Seller Tip

Palos Verdes Drive West in Ranch Palos Verdes

The Bluffs of Palos Verdes

Whether you live in Palos Verdes or one of the Beach Cities more than likely Norma Toering & Team blogs about sales in your neighborhood. Each month we publish a snapshot of sales for 30 South Bay neighborhoods. It is a wonderful way to track real estate activity in your neighborhood if you are a seller. If you are a buyer it gives you a glimpse of what’s happening in neighborhoods where you desire to reside.

The neighborhoods are listed on the right-hand sidebar. Find the neighborhood of interest and click to see the most recent sales from the comfort of your home. No need to wait for a printed update, the information is here waiting for you when you need it.

For more information on any neighborhood or a particular sale contact Norma Toering & Team.

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Top Way to Find the Best Agent to Sell Your Palos Verdes Home

January 28, 2013 in An Agent's Life, Front Page, Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes View Homes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Seller Tip

It is not hard to find a real estate agent. We post signs all over the neighborhood when we hold an open house. Our offices are scattered all over the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and whether you walk in or phone in, there is usually an agent on call to answer your questions. If you’re hoping for more than potluck, my suggestion is to ask trusted friends and family for recommendations. Especially if they recently completed a real estate sale or purchase.

Once you have a name or two, it’s time to do a little online shopping. Do a Google search on each agent of interest. Check out their website and online presence. Remember, if you are a seller, the buyer of your home will most likely begin her/his search on the Internet. Today’s agents need to use a mix of local and global marketing to reach buyers whether those buyers are in the next county or another country.

Selling your Palos Verdes home is a big decision and involves much time and effort. Agent choice will play a large role in your satisfaction or frustration level during the selling process. Take the time to ask for referrals, research online and interview your top choices. It will be time well spent.

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Oceanfront – Video

January 9, 2013 in Front Page, Lifestyle in Palos Verdes, Los Angeles Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes View Homes, Rancho Palos Verdes

Oceanfront Estates in Palos Verdes

by Norma Toering
(310) 493-8333

Oceanfront Estates in Rancho Palos Verdes is an enclave of luxury homes with magnificent ocean views. Six homes sold in the development in 2012. If you’re searching for an estate size home in a coastal community Oceanfront Estates may be the place for you on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Contact Norma Toering & Team for more information on buying or selling in Oceanfront Estates.
(310) 493-8333 or our website

Homes for sale in Oceanfront Estates:

Showing properties 1 - 2 of 2. See more OceanFront Estates Homes for Sale.
(all data current as of 5/23/2013)

$3,499,000 : 20 Via Del Cielo, Rancho Palos Verdes

4 beds, 3 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 7,031 sq ft

Lot size: 25,265 sqft

Year built: 2000

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 94
$7,500,000 : 51 Via Del Cielo, Rancho Palos Verdes

5 beds, 5 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 8,547 sq ft

Lot size: 28,954 sqft

Year built: 2008

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 146

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Hiking Trails in the Oceanfront Neighborhood

View from the trails nearby

Oceanfront Estates in Palos Verdes

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It’s Tuesday Morning–Time to Tour New Listings in PV

January 8, 2013 in Buyer Tip, Front Page, Lifestyle in Palos Verdes, Los Angeles Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes View Homes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates

Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes Estates

I try not to traipse my prospective buyers in and out of homes that do not meet their search criteria. Not only is it a time waster for them and for me, it reflects on my ability to do my job in a professional and expedient manner. With that goal in mind, every Tuesday finds Josh and I out previewing new listings in Palos Verdes.

Many agents have forsaken the Tuesday morning tours in favor of viewing photos online, virtual tours and other new school tools available to today’s real estate professionals. We use (and love) them too, but not even Google can reveal as much as the naked eye can see. The range of photo quality varies from house to house so I’m hesitant to rely on the quality of another agent’s photos as my gauge of whether or not to include a home on a client tour. Trying to force a client into the wrong property will forever feel like wearing an ill-fitting pair of shoes. It can be done, but it’s so much better to find a comfortable fit. We may not always be able to produce the “Cinderella” perfect match but our policy is client satisfaction is far more important than simply making another sale.

Today, we will view eight Palos Verdes homes. We will drive around the entire Palos Verdes Peninsula and view homes in three of the four cities on “The Hill” in our quest to find the best property for our clients. They deserve nothing less than our best effort.

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Oceanfront Estates in Rancho Palos Verdes

December 31, 2012 in Buyer Tip, Favorite Photos - Palos Verdes, Featured Posts, Lifestyle in Palos Verdes, Los Angeles Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes View Homes, Rancho Palos Verdes

Infinity Pool at Oceanfront Estates in Rancho Palos Verdes

Oceanfront Estates was developed by Capital Pacific Holdings at the turn of the century, from the very late 1990s to the early 2000s. The development company was from Orange County–synonymous with large homes on tiny lots, but in keeping with the locals love of the large lot, the developer broke the mold and built large homes on large lots at Oceanfront Estates.

The name of the development is not a misnomer. The ocean views are a sight to behold. The water is up close and personal. You can smell it, you can hear it and often feel the ocean mist on your face. Yet, you are far enough above it to be protected from rogue waves and winter storm surges. The cliffs and bluffs of Palos Verdes provide a wonderful buffer from the rise and fall of the ever-present tides.

True, the homes began life in Palos Verdes as look-alike production homes, but during the ensuing decade many are emerging with styles and designs quite unlike their next door neighbor. The landscaping is maturing giving better balance and beauty to an enclave of estate-size homes. The development no longer appears out-of-place in Palos Verdes. It has earned its place along the coveted coastal acreage of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

2012 Sales in Oceanfront Estates:

6 Single family residences sold in Oceanfront Estates during 2012.

Highest Price: $4.8M (8340 sq. ft. house; 25567 sq. ft. lot)

Lowest Price: $2.7M (4553 sq. ft. house; 21496 sq. ft. lot)

Average Price: $3.6M

Average Price per Sq. Foot: $590

Oceanfront Estates in Palos Verdes

Homes for sale in Oceanfront Estates in Palos Verdes:

For more information about Oceanfront Estates in Rancho Palos Verdes contact Norma Toering & Team.
(310) 493-8333

Showing properties 1 - 2 of 2. See more OceanFront Estates Homes for Sale.
(all data current as of 5/23/2013)

$3,499,000 : 20 Via Del Cielo, Rancho Palos Verdes

4 beds, 3 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 7,031 sq ft

Lot size: 25,265 sqft

Year built: 2000

Parking spots: 8

Days on market: 94
$7,500,000 : 51 Via Del Cielo, Rancho Palos Verdes

5 beds, 5 full, 3 part baths

Home size: 8,547 sq ft

Lot size: 28,954 sqft

Year built: 2008

Parking spots: 6

Days on market: 146

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Oceanfront Estates - Palos Verdes Luxury Home Development

Coastal views in Palos Verdes - trails by Oceanfront Estates

Hiking by Oceanfront Estates

Ocean Front Patio

The Palos Verdes Lighthouse - Sunset, from the trails by Oceanfront
Oceanfront Estates - Luxury homes in Palos Verdes

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Your Palos Verdes Luxury Home–Sell Bells Are Ringing

December 17, 2012 in Front Page, Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes View Homes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Seller Tip

Palos Verdes

Prospective home sellers always want to make sure they are selling their property “at the right time.” The majority feel the end of the year is probably not the best time. After all, the holidays are upon us, children will be out of school for a couple weeks, plus the weather is not at its most beautiful, even in Southern California.

Based on my personal experience, they are wrong. I woke up to find an offer for a $2M+ property in my email. Another email from an out-of-the country prospective buyer asked my opinion about a $1M+ home. Later this afternoon I’m showing my luxury listing ($5.5M) in Hermosa Beach. Christmas is only a week away, but buyers are shopping for real estate right through the holiday season.

As a seller, now is the perfect time to bring your property on the market. Inventory is low and demand is high. Interest rates are as low as I’ve seen them in my lifetime. It does not really matter what the calendar is telling you; listen to what the market is telling you. Those are not Christmas bells you’re hearing, those are real estate sell bells going off in your head.