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Harcourts Beverly Hills

Accepting an Offer

Deciding to Sell
Select An Agent and Price
Prepare to Sell
Accepting an Offer
Escrow Inspections and Appraisals
Close of Escrow

The Price Is Not Always Right.

“The higher the price, the better the offer.” Do not let yourself be fooled by this popular misconception. Price is not always the determining factor when accepting an offer for several important reasons: the initial offer is usually not final, and there are a number of terms and conditions that may influence the final outcome of a price. You can trust our professionals to help you thoroughly evaluate every proposal without compromising your marketing position.

Negotiating The Right Way.

We take the ethical responsibility of fairly negotiating contractual terms very seriously. It is our job to find a win-win agreement that is beneficial to all parties involved. You may even have to deal with multiple offers before ratifying the one you judge to be the most suitable for you – and as your agents, we will guarantee a thorough and objective assessment of each offer to help you make the right choice.

The Initial Agreement and Deposit.

An effective agreement is a legal arrangement between a potential purchaser and the property’s seller. Laws vary from state to state, but in order to be a legally, binding agreement, the agreement may require consideration. This consideration (initial and additional deposit) is to be held in the closing agent’s escrow account pending the fulfillment of conditions or contingencies in the effective agreement.

Some important tips to keep in mind to streamline the process even further:

  • Keep written records of everything.
    For the sake of clarity, it will be extremely useful to transcribe all verbal agreements including counter-offers and addendums, and convert them to written agreements to be signed by both parties. We will assist you in drafting all the paperwork for your sale and make sure that you have copies of everything.
  • Stick to the schedule.
    Now that you have chosen your offer, you and the buyer will be given a timeline to mark every stage in the process of closing the real estate contract. Meeting the requirements on time ensures a smoother flow of negotiations and also ensures that each party involved is not in breach of their agreements. During the process we will keep you constantly updated so you will always be prepared for the next step.

Recent Reviews

Thank you Glen for all the hard yards you put in for us on Saturday to obtain the results we did. Your knowledge of the industry is invaluable and to combine this with your enthusiasm, professionalism and positive nature is peace of mind for any prospective vendor. We were extremely pleased to have you on our side throughout this process.

Andrea D.

Your ability to successfully manipulate and read the potential buyers art my auction resulted in a more than satisfactory sale price. I feel comfortable contacting you anything with questions about future purchases.

John & Leanne E.

There are very few professionals like, Brooke Coutinho. She masters the fine art of communication, kindness, and intelligence when completing any task at hand. I have the honor of working with Brooke and our international women’s real estate group called, Real Women In Real Estate Los Angeles. As a real estate professional, homeowner, and investor I have 100% confidence in Brooke and honestly, I wish I could steal her away to work with me. She is the proverbial unicorn in our business.

Louisette G.

I have worked alongside Brooke Coutinho for approx. 5 years. During this time I found her to be extremely helpful, so efficient and always professional! I would love to have Brooke in my team and or have her assisting me with a transaction as I know I could always rely on her to provide the best outcome possible! If you need any further information please feel free to contact me.

J. Royston

Elise is a mind reader! Well, not really BUT when I told her what my must-haves were, she listened. And, when I told her where I wouldn’t compromise, she got it. Time is precious and she respected that and didn’t waste my time by showing me homes that didn’t work for me. That’s important to me.

Ellen G.

Christine helped us with our relocation from the Central Valley recently. We had a very specific timeline as this was a work relocation, a specific lists of wants, budget and knew nothing about the area. Christine was respectful of all this and got us in our home with all boxes checked. Honestly, couldn’t be more pleased. A true professional and would highly recommend her. We are beyond happy, and fortunate, to have had Christine on our team.

B Taylor.

Amanda was absolutely amazing in every way!! She was the perfect agent for my hectic schedule. I was relocating from NY to Los Angeles. I scheduled a two week trip to Los Angeles to lock in a place while in town. Amanda came highly recommended as the agent to help me meet the goal. From the first meeting she was highly attentive, and immediately began sending listings for consideration. Within one day she was scheduling appointments to tour homes in person. And then the perfect house (for me) hit the market. I knew that it would be a competitive listing, and it absolutely was. She moved swiftly to contact the listing agent, scheduled viewings, submitted the offer and ultimately secured the place for me. I was so impressed at her navigation, communication and personal touches throughout the entire process. I couldn’t be happier, and I would recommend her in a heartbeat.

Ava H.

She is a great realtor and takes her time and always answers her phone if you have a question.She is very helpful and takes her time to make sure you make the right choice.Thank you for helping us and taking your time.

Ernie S.

Amanda is a superb agent. She is generous with her time and made herself available whenever needed. Would highly recommend Amanda to whoever is reading this review.

S.

She is very knowledgeable in real estate and is very patient in answering all your questions. She goes out of her way to help you with all your needs.

W.

Christine is hard-working, proactive, intelligent & she thinks outside the box! She's willing to go the distance for her clients. I asked her to do one thing & she did that & more - things I didn't even ask her to do. Talk about "Going that extra mile" or "overdelivering"! Can't recommend her enough!

Pat R

Christine’s vibrant personality carries over to her real estate expertise! She is ready to take on any challenge and will go the extra mile! Literally! Christine drove me to Fresno from Woodland Hills to view a property! In the end, purchased the property and everything went smoothly!

Sharlene M

She’s great. Our home buying was a long haul. She showed us many houses and when we found the right house it had a lot of issues to deal with and she dealt with them all in a quick professional manner.

Ken E

Christine helped us with our relocation from the Central Valley recently. We had a very specific timeline as this was a work relocation, a specific lists of wants, budget and knew nothing about the area. Christine was respectful of all this and got us in our home with all boxes checked. Honestly, couldn’t be more pleased. A true professional and would highly recommend her. We are beyond happy, and fortunate, to have had Christine on our team.

Blake T

Our adult children recently had the opportunity to move back to California after living in another state for several years. All their friends said, “Wait! Isn’t it the other way around? Isn’t everyone moving out of California!” Christine Ross with Harcourts Beverly Hills helped prove them wrong!

Linda W

We decided to relocate back to CA from MO in the Spring of 2021, a very difficult time to be a buyer. Our search in person lasted a couple weeks until we had to return to MO. Christine’s support and high level of communication were everything when we couldn’t be here in person! And when we closed quickly, she and her team made sure everything came together smoothly, on time. With her knowledge of the community, leading us through distanced open houses, and encouragement, we found more than I could have imagined in a community and a dream home for our family.

Jessica K

Christine sold a rental property for us. She was immensely helpful throughout the entire process and responded immediately to our questions and concerns. She did a thorough market analysis, advised us on what improvements buyers were looking for, provided referrals, and produced a top-notch sales brochure. Due to her excellent sales strategy and solid negotiation skills, she sold our townhome in less than a week for substantially over the listing price. Negotiating the multiple offers and escrow went smoothly and Christine stayed on top of it all. She went above and beyond professionally, and her kind and warm demeanor made doing business with her a pleasure.

Paula H