ServicesSeller's Agent
Seller's Agent in Westlake Village
When you want full market value and have some time, we sell the property on the open market for you. One person sets the price with you, markets it, handles offers and repairs requests, and answers your calls until closing.
What a seller's agent does for you
A seller's agent represents the seller and only the seller. We work to land the strongest price and terms buyers will actually pay right now, then keep the deal moving once someone signs.
With us, the person you sit down with on day one is the same one who answers your call at the end. Nobody hands you off to an assistant once the paperwork is done. If a buyer's lender has a question late on a Friday, we sort it out and let you know what happened.
This route usually brings the highest price, but it takes more time and some prep. If you need speed or would rather skip repairs, our We Buy Houses for Cash page covers the other path, and we can put the two side by side for you.
What's included when we sell for you
A price based on real sales
We start from what comparable properties close by have actually sold for, not what their owners hoped to get. We go over those sales together, one by one, so the number makes sense to you. A hard truth on day one beats a price cut in week six.
Prep advice that pays back
We tell you which fixes buyers will notice and which ones you can skip. Fresh paint and a cleaned-up yard often matter more than a new kitchen.
Photos and marketing
We arrange good photos and get the property in front of active buyers and their agents. You get a simple plan for when it goes live and how buyer visits will be scheduled.
Weighing each offer
When an offer lands, we sit down with you and go through it term by term. The dollar amount is only part of the story. Loan type, deposit size, contingencies and the closing date can matter just as much.
Inspections and repair requests
After a buyer's inspection, requests usually come in. We help you decide what to fix, what to credit and what to decline.
Escrow to closing
We keep track of deadlines, disclosures, the appraisal and the buyer's loan. You hear from one person, in plain words, at each step.
When a seller's agent is the right call
- Price matters more than speed
- If you can wait a couple of months to get closer to full value, the open market is usually the better fit.
- The property shows well
- A house in good shape draws more buyers and more competition. That is where an agent earns the most for you.
- You don't want to manage strangers
- Buyer calls, agent questions, lender requests and inspector visits add up. We handle that traffic so you are not fielding it.
- An offer came in and you're unsure
- Maybe a buyer approached you directly. We can look at the terms and tell you honestly if it is fair.
- You want to compare options first
- Some sellers are torn between the market and a cash sale. We can show both numbers, after costs, on one call.
How the sale runs, start to finish
- 1
First conversation
We talk by phone or video, or you come by our office. We cover your timeline, what you owe, and what you hope to walk away with.
- 2
Price and prep plan
We bring the sales data and a short list of prep work worth doing. You decide what gets done and when.
- 3
On the market
Photos go up, buyers start visiting, and we report back on feedback and interest. If the response is slow, we say so and suggest a fix.
- 4
Offer to escrow
We negotiate terms with you, then manage inspections, appraisal and loan deadlines. Questions from either side come through us.
- 5
Closing day
Funds are released through escrow and the keys change hands. We stay reachable after closing for any loose ends.
Where your selling costs come from
An open-market sale carries some costs that a cash sale skips. Commission is agreed in writing before any work begins, and we walk you through it in plain terms. After that, what you take home depends on the property and the terms you accept.
- The commission agreement
- Commission is negotiable and written into the agreement you sign. We explain exactly what it covers before anything is signed.
- Prep and repairs
- Paint, landscaping or small fixes cost money up front but can raise the sale price. We help you skip work that won't pay back.
- Buyer requests after inspection
- Credits or repairs agreed during escrow come out of your proceeds. Older roofs, plumbing and electrical tend to draw the most requests.
- Escrow, title and transfer costs
- These closing costs are standard in California sales. Who pays which ones can be part of the negotiation.
- Time on the market
- Each month you hold the property means another payment, insurance and utilities. Pricing it right at the start keeps that short.
Questions sellers ask us
- How long does it take to sell on the open market?
- It depends on price, condition and the season. Well-priced properties in good shape often go under contract within weeks, then escrow usually runs about a month. We give you a realistic estimate for your property before you decide.
- Will I deal with you or with someone on your team?
- You deal with us. The same person prices the property, handles offers and follows escrow to closing. That way nothing gets lost between people.
- Do I have to fix everything before selling?
- No. We'll tell you which repairs buyers care about and which they don't. If you'd rather do no repairs at all, a cash sale may suit you better, and we can compare the two.
- Can you sell property outside Westlake Village?
- Yes. We work with sellers in Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Oak Park and Calabasas, along with Westlake Village itself.
- What if the market sale doesn't work out?
- We talk about a backup plan up front. Our Guarantee cash offer program is one option we can explain on the phone, so you know where you stand before the property goes on the market.
Talk to the person who will sell it
Tell us about the property and your timeline. We'll go over price, prep and costs, and you'll know what selling with us looks like before you commit to anything.