Need a Top Agent to Sell Your Palos Verdes Home--Norma Toering & Josh Toering Are the BEST!

If you're in the market to find a top Palos Verdes real estate agent to sell your Palos Verdes property the choices can be daunting with so many agents and real estate companies to consider. The agent you choose to list and sell your residence is one of the top two most important decisions you will make during the entire real estate transaction.  The other one is pricing the property.  The best real estate agents can help you make pricing the property simple with their knowledge of the local market, past experience, negotiating expertise and awareness of current real estate trends.

Norma Toering and Josh Toering of Charlemagne International Properties have over 40 years of combined experience selling residential properties in the South Bay of Los Angeles.  Although our primary area of concentration is Palos Verdes, we have a number of sales in the beach cities, San Pedro and other South Bay areas.  Past clients enlisted our help to sell or buy property in Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Needles, Pasadena and other areas of California.  Yes, we will travel to represent our clients.

Staged and Ready to Sell--Pasadena CA property presented by Charlemagne Int'l properties--Norma Toering, broker, Josh Toering agent.

Charlemagne Int'l Properties is headquartered in Rolling Hills Estates, CA and is the boutique real estate company founded by Norma Toering after years of working as an agent and associate broker for one of the Big Box Brokerages in Palos Verdes.  Our goal is to provide an elevated level of service to our clients through each and every step of a real estate transaction.  The depth of our real estate knowledge impacts our clients' bottom line.  Our negotiating skills can have a huge impact on net profits.  Real estate, especially in California, is expensive and most likely one of the most valuable assets in a client's investment portfolio. Every seller and buyer deserves a dedicated real estate professional with high integrity and one who will put their client's best interest above all.

Sold by Norma Toering --Rancho Mirage, CA

A seller whose home is currently in escrow sent me a delighted and somewhat amazed text of gratitude this morning after learning we successfully negotiated only limited repairs and no credits on the sale of her property.  Those words of appreciation mean we are doing the job she hired us to do--represent her to the best and highest level possible.  That's what we do.

We love it when people are talking about Charlemagne International Properties and Norma Toering and Josh Toering!  Let me share a few of the comments we receive on a regular basis from clients who are delighted with their real estate experience with us.

Real estate customer service is not dead.  At least not at Charlemagne Int'l Properties located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA.  Although, one may wonder if calls are not returned and details are left unattended causing home owners to feel the weight of the myriad of details involved in selling a Palos Verdes property seem to rest solely on the seller's shoulders.  As one seller recently commented, "Who knew selling a house involved so many moving parts and so much time?"  At Charlemagne, we make every effort to reduce the stress and burden of selling your Palos Verdes property.

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"Thanks for being such a great agent on all our deals! I sure do appreciate more so that you are one heck of a professional in this field who has always had our best interest in mind." 

I think one of the reason real estate professionals are often undervalued is because so much of our work happens behind closed curtains.  If you've ever participated in a theatrical production, you know the vast amount of work involved prior to opening night.  The goal is to have a seamless production for the attendees to enjoy. There's a real correlation between a play's opening night and presenting a new Palos Verdes listing to agents, brokers, open houses and the online audience of untold number of prospective buyers.

We keep close tabs on the Palos Verdes and surrounding South Bay real estate markets and pass our knowledge along to you.

  "You made everything simple and helped us in every way...We know we can safely say you are a great person, someone who can be trusted."
The value and esteem of a real estate professional would be elevated if we actually involved the home owner each time we inched her/his property closer to "opening day." For instance prior to placing a property on the market we check with a title company to ensure the seller has the right to sell the property.  We review property tax records for square footage discrepancies and review the MLS history of the property.  Sometimes a visit to city hall is required for a review of permits and discussion of how existing issues must be handled to be in compliance with local requirements.  The list goes on and on with the consistent use of the words, "best interest," "someone we can trust" and other terms reflecting honesty and integrity.

We work with one of the top staging companies in Los Angeles.

Presentation of the property in its best light cannot be overlooked.  Currently we are helping a seller arrange for wallpaper removal, a fresh coat of paint throughout, and vetting local staging and estate sale companies to ease the burden of preparing the property for sale.   No room will go untouched.  Prospective buyers are financially savvy,  market knowledgeable and searching for the best value.  Our goal is to make sure your home delivers on each count.  No house is sold without a ready, willing and able buyer.

We specialize in helping couples downsize and maximize the value of their Palos Verdes property.

"Norma and Josh, I want to thank you for your dedication and commitment to the sale of my mom’s house. You turned this very emotional time into a positive experience. I cannot praise you enough, I feel so fortunate to have had the pleasure of meeting and working with you both. I appreciated the step by step information keeping me continually informed of each phase. Norma, I truly believe your vast experience and continued efforts, made this a reality."

The above seller received a financial blow delivered by the appraiser.  The home appraised $50,000 below the accepted offer.  Some agents would have suggested the seller adjust her price in order for the bank to fund the buyer's loan and move on.  After all, the property was not her primary residence and she was finalizing the settlement of her mother's estate.  I knew the appraiser was off on the value.  Call me crazy but I got up at 2:00 AM and wrote a 27-page rebuttal to the bank. I asked for and received a second appraisal.  The property appraised a few thousand dollars OVER the accepted offer price and we moved forward with only a short delay.  The seller was beyond ecstatic with the results.  There is no questions sellers and buyers receive varying levels of representation when it comes to their real estate transaction.  The additional commission I received was small ($1250) but $50,000 more for the seller was huge.  I went the extra mile for my client's sake, not my own self-interest.

When it comes to selecting a real estate firm to represent your interests and your valuable asset, give it the careful consideration a decision of this magnitude deserves.  That one decision will impact the experience you have during the process and perhaps more important, your representation will impact the bottom line of the your closing statement from escrow.  You will sleep better knowing you made the right choice and the sale of your property is in capable hands.

Choose Charlemagne Int'l Properties when only the best will do.  We've been selling Palos Verdes homes since 1992 and our top priority is helping you achieve the best real estate results possible.  

We care about the sale of your property and what's best for you.

Our pre-listing marketing includes over five pages of steps we take to make sure every property we list receives top-notch online marketing presentation.  Today's buyers search online first.  It's imperative your property is presented in its best light from day one.  Simply listing it on the MLS is not enough.  We list locally, but we market to the world.

Charlemagne Int'l Properties sells locally but markets your Palos Verdes Property to the world.

If it's time to discuss the sale of your Palos Verdes property with one of the best brokers and agents in the South Bay of Los Angeles we're ready to help you maximize the value of your home whether it is a cottage or a castle.

Our award-winning blogs was ranked in the top 100 real estate blogs in the world.  We're serious about sharing our real estate knowledge and expertise with our clients.

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Imagine how thrilled you will be to have a sale pending sign in front of your Palos Verdes Property.

What's the Value of a Palos Verdes View?

 

 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as is the value of a view. This is one of the great puzzles of selling view homes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. We have a plethora of views. There are varying degrees of views, there are up close and personal views and there are some homes with pastoral views (some buyers consider this a non-view when compared with a panoramic view). What's an agent to do when asked to place a value on a view?

The Views of Palos Verdes:

The Queen's Necklace view is one of the most sought after on the entire Palos Verdes Peninsula. Many residents of Palos Verdes Estates are fortunate to enjoy this amazing sight from the comfort and convenience of their home. It is a combination of Pacific Ocean meeting the encircling lights of the Beach Cities and beyond all the way to Malibu. Toss in snow-capped mountain in the background on a clear day and few would disagree this is a million dollar view.

The Blue Pacific and Catalina Island is another very popular view in Palos Verdes. A drive along Palos Verdes South will soon reveal why Lowe's chose to build one of the most spectacular resorts in Southern California overlooking this view. Terranea will open this summer and the views are incredible and inspiring. Donald Trump's golf course is located nearby and enjoys the same view.

City lights is an undeniably romantic view. The lights of the Los Angeles Basin and Los Angeles Harbor sparkle throughout the night and twinkle like millions of strands of holiday lights. Palos Verdes is affectionately referred to as "The Hill" by locals and nowhere is this more evident than when you are looking down at the glittering lights of the night.

Other views include coastline, whitewater, bluffs, hills. parks and so much more. Some are from atop "The Hill" and others are so close you can dip your toes in the water or feel the mist of the surf on your face. There is no doubt views add value to Palos Verdes Property. It also adds beauty, serenity and joy. Those intangibles may be one of the greatest gifts of owning property on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

- Norma Toering, Broker at Charlemagne Intl Properties - A Top Palos Verdes Realtor -
310-493-8333

Coastal Homes for Sale in Palos Verdes CA:

Seller Tip--3 Little Secrets for a Happily Ever After Sale

The sellers I work with are smart and savvy. It may be a strong market for sellers, but every seller realizes they still needs a ready, willing and able buyer. Sellers are adapting to the new rules of real estate with a shift in attitude, increased market knowledge and cooperation, and by playing their property's trump card with pride.
  
Shift your mindset:  Pack your emotions away. You are now a seller and that requires a shift in attitude. You have a property to market and sell before you can move on with your life.
  
Know what buyers want, and give it to them.  Today's buyers are savvy and they want a good product at a fair price. Make sure your property meets or exceeds their expectations.  Get serious about showcasing your product. Some buyers have vision, but many need you to paint the picture for them. Staging a property can be a wonderful way to showcase a home's floor plan and livability factor.

What's your property's wow factor? If it's the view accent it by orienting the furniture to showcase the view. Open the drapes and blinds to show it off.  Lead the buyers toward your home's best features. Maybe it's a wonderful outdoor living space, a spacious master bedroom or a breathtaking garden. Go ahead and be a bit of a show-off, and chances are you will soon be enjoying the pay-off.

In other news: one of our Palos Verdes clients just listed their Pasadena home at 875 S Madison Avenue in Pasadena CA.  We'd be honored to be your agent when time to sell your Palos Verdes luxury home.

- Norma Toering, Broker at Charlemagne Intl Properties, Palos Verdes Real Estate Agents
(310) 493-8333 or Email us

Palos Verdes Dr. West Home Sales Report – April 2015 – Rancho PV

The P.V. Drive West area is home to many of the mega mansions in Rancho Palos Verdes. With its miles of ocean frontage it is the perfect setting for many of the elite ocean view homes hugging the Palos Verdes coastal area. Oceanfront Estates and Marguerite Drive are two neighborhoods to explore if you're in the market for a Rancho Palos Verdes luxury home.

- Norma & Josh Toering - Palos Verdes Real Estate Agents
Charlemagne Intl Properties
310-493-8333

Homes for sale in the PV Drive West area of Rancho Palos Verdes:

Stop the Car! Another Great View Day in Palos Verdes

Those were my words when we rounded a curve and this view popped into my line of vision on a glorious view day in Palos Verdes.  We simply had to park the car and capture the view.

Views are an integral part of the Palos Verdes lifestyle, and it's not hard to understand why once you are treated to sights like this view of the Queen's Necklace.  The curve of the land where water meets sand and is greeted by twinkling city lights is such a bejeweled vision it earned the name of Queen's Necklace.  It is certainly ranked among the most royal and sought after views on the entire Palos Verdes Peninsula.

I love this view, but there are others just as grand and memorable.  Are you in the market to buy or sell a view property in Palos Verdes?  If so, Charlemagne Int'l Properties would be proud to represent in acquiring such a property to treasure and enjoy on a daily basis.

You may reach us at ToeringandTeam@gmail.com or 310.493.8333.  There's a Palos Verdes View waiting for you!

- Norma Toering, Broker
(310) 493-8333

Coastal Homes for Sale in the Palos Verdes area:

Palos Verdes Housing Market - The Wrap Up

Palos Verdes Market Update

If you're wondering how the Palos Verdes real estate market is wrapping up 2014 here's a snapshot of how the year is shaping up, and predictions for the local real estate market in 2015.

In a nutshell, recent gains and slower growth in value make it a great time to sell.  Interest rate are predicted to rise the second half of 2015, per several noted economic reports, so there's still time to buy before rates begin their inevitable rise.

We are here to help you with all your Palos Verdes real estate needs.

- Norma Toering, Broker-Owner of Charlemagne Int'l Properties
(310) 493-8333 or ToeringandTeam@gmail.com

Palos Verdes Real Estate Update December 2014

If you’re thinking about selling your home on the Palos Verdes Peninsula this information will be particularly of interest.  Based on reports from the housing gurus, 2015 will be a year of continued stabilization for the housing sector with a slower pace of increase in prices.  An economist with Zillow predicted 2015 price gains will be  around 2.5%,  quite a difference from the 18+% gain of 2013 and this year’s number of approximately 6%.

Based on this “Big Picture” of the housing market, the trickle down message to your local neighborhood is this:  The housing market bounced back from the crash years, and has now reached stabilization.  The big gain-backs are over, and more modest increases in price are the prediction for the immediate future.  If you’ve been waiting for this market news before selling your home, it has arrived.

We can expect home owners to act on this news by deciding the time is right to sell their home and make the move that was postponed during the recession years.  If you lost equity during the housing crash, it’s back.  If you were underwater with your mortgage exceeding the value of your home, chances are you now have enough equity to move up or down depending upon your life circumstances.

On an individual basis this means you can expect more of your neighbors to sell their houses in 2015.  This will increase the local inventory and the local competition.  The slower growth of equity negates the need to wait any longer.  It doesn’t make much sense to sell an asset growing at the rate of 18% per year, but such is no longer the case for homes in Palos Verdes, or other neighborhoods in the South Bay of Los Angeles.

When you’re ready to start the selling process, we will be honored to help you from preparation of the property through the closing of escrow.  With over 40 years of combined real estate experience, Josh and I will market your home around the world as well as to your next door neighbor.  Our Internet presence is both global and local. Our real estate blog was recently selected as one of the Top 100 Real Estate Blogs.  Our goal is to keep our clients informed so they can make smart and savvy decisions about their personal real estate holdings.

There are currently 147 Palos Verdes single family homes for sale.

• 77 Palos Verdes single family homes are in escrow with accepted offers.
• 503 Palos Verdes single family homes have sold year-to-date as of December 8, 2014.
• At the current rate of absorption, and without new inventory, we will be "sold out" of homes by mid-February!  

Now is an excellent time to begin the listing process of preparing your Palos Verdes home to enter the real estate market in early 2015.  Let us know if we can help you, and we will be delighted to guide you through the process.

- Norma (310) 493-8333
ToeringandTeam@gmail.com