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Selling a Home in Santa Monica With a Local Realtor Team
A beach city on the Westside with strong buyer demand, a walkable downtown and a mix of condos, apartments and single-family homes. Strong demand rewards sellers who price and present with care.
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How Santa Monica sells
A high-demand coastal market with limited supply
Santa Monica is a coastal city on the Westside of Los Angeles, known for its beach, pier, Third Street Promenade and tree-lined residential streets. Buyers want the lifestyle: the ocean, bike paths, restaurants, parks and short trips to Venice, Brentwood and West Los Angeles. Employers in entertainment, technology and healthcare add to the demand.
Housing is varied. North of Montana Avenue and in the neighborhoods near the beach there are single-family homes of many styles, from older bungalows to modern rebuilds. Closer to downtown and along the coast there are condominiums and apartment buildings. Because land is limited and buyers are plentiful, the quality of a listing and the precision of its price carry more weight than in most places.
Santa Monica also has its own city rules on housing, including rent control and tenant protections for rental properties. If you are selling a property with tenants, confirm the requirements that apply to you with an attorney before you list.
Four specialists
What a Santa Monica realtor team does for sellers
Marketing
We sell the lifestyle as well as the home: proximity to the beach, light, outdoor space and walkability, shown in professional photography and video.
Pricing
Demand is strong, so overpricing is the main risk. We price from the latest nearby sales, which can differ sharply from one block to the next.
Selling
We coordinate showings and open houses with the schedule of a busy Westside buyer pool, and prepare condo documents early.
Negotiating
Competitive situations require clear thinking about price, terms and contingencies. Our negotiator evaluates every offer against your priorities.
How it works
From valuation to closing in Santa Monica
01
Request your valuation
Send your address. A specialist reviews nearby sales and discusses your goals.
02
Review your pricing plan
We show the price we recommend, the launch plan and our fees in writing.
03
We run the sale
We market, host showings and negotiate every offer to closing.
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Questions
Selling in Santa Monica: common questions
Does strong demand mean I can price high?
Not necessarily. Buyers here compare closely, and homes priced above the market lose momentum. We price to draw early, serious interest.
How do condos sell differently from houses?
Condo buyers focus on the building, association fees, rules and finances. We gather those documents before you list.
I own a rental property with tenants. Can I sell it?
Yes, but Santa Monica has tenant protections that can affect the process. Confirm your obligations with an attorney, and we will plan the marketing around them.
Is there a transfer tax in Santa Monica?
California and local jurisdictions impose transfer taxes, and local rules and thresholds change. Confirm the current figures with your escrow company or CPA.
What does the valuation cost?
It is free, with no obligation to sell.
What could your Santa Monica home sell for?
Start with a free home valuation. No obligation to sell.
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