Los Angeles Real Estate Blog & Market Updates

The most important questions to ask a realtor before selling your home are how well they know your neighborhood, how they approach pricing, how they handle negotiations and offers, and how they will guide you through premarketing and preparation. In the San Fernando Valley and on the Westside right now, real local knowledge and pricing discipline separate a trustworthy advisor from someone reciting a quick AI search.

Agent compensation is always negotiable. Listing side typically runs 2.5 to 4%, and buyer's agent compensation, if the seller agrees to pay it, typically runs 2 to 3%. • Closing costs, including escrow and title fees, typically run about 1.25% of the sale price. • All in, sellers in Los Angeles can expect total costs of roughly 4.25% to 8.25% of the sale price depending on what is negotiated. • Inspection findings, termite reports, and repairs can add