Elaine was very responsive and patient with us, and always followed through on her promises. She knows the area and the kinds of buyers it attracts. She gave us a lot of good advice on preparing the house for sale and what upgrades were cost-effective. Elaine was very helpful in our obtaining an easement we needed in order to sell the house and worked with the escrow company to make that happen smoothly. She participated actively in the photography and staging of the interior and exterior of the house. The photographs, internet and print ads turned out great, and the house sold quickly at a good price. We highly recommend her.
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"My Interests Were Protected"
Elaine and I worked together to sell a difficult property in Topanga. It took us over a year, but she finally found the perfect buyers to take on the project. I first met Elaine when interviewing agents for the listing, and was immediately struck by her candidness and honesty -- atypical attributes of a real estate agent. She believes in doing the right thing, always, because in the end, that's what is best for everyone involved. Working with someone so genuine, level-headed, and fair was a huge comfort to me during the challenging sale of the property (in which she ended up handling both sides of the deal, despite her normal inclination to avoid that situation). I felt that my interests were still protected, even though she was also representing the buyers. Elaine is intelligent, thoughtful, and easy to communicate with; she is incredibly knowledgeable about property, especially in Topanga, and I would trust no one else to represent me on either side of the deal. If anyone is looking to buy property in Topanga, be aware of the fact that there are many houses with unpermitted additions in that area, and unscrupulous agents might try to hide this fact; Elaine will not let someone enter into a situation without full disclosure, whether she's representing the buyer or the seller. ~ C.V.
"Finding Elaine Was A Blessing!"
We had worked with two other brokers before Elaine Hanson. Both had messed up potential sales, which made us feel we had to constantly stay on top of them. Finding Elaine was a blessing. Elaine totally knew what she was doing. She knew the market and she knew Topanga. We not only had total confidence in her professional acumen, she dealt with us and potential buyers with warmth and integrity. I was proud for her to represent us and wholeheartedly recommend her. ~ L.S.
"Made My House Look Amazing!"
In the selection for my broker I wanted someone who understood me and the market where my house was for sale. I wanted them to be able to answer both myself and the buyer honestly. I needed someone to make the process easy, it all seemed a bit overwhelming and I don't like paperwork! It was important to have a broker that would put my house out there for people to see. Elaine Hanson couldn't have been any better. She knows what she is doing and I would highly recommend her. She cared about me and my house and made it look amazing with a few suggestions and helpful hints. I sold my house with Elaine and asked her to help me find a new house which she did both transactions very professionally. If I ever need to sell or buy again she will be the first person I call. ~ J.H.
"Sold My Home In Less Than A Week!"
Elaine Hanson was absolutely terrific -- sold my house in less than a week on the market. That was due to her valuable expertise in how best to prepare the house for market, price it appropriately, and target the right kind of buyer for the place, which happened to be a fixer. She was patient and understanding about the process of separating from a home we'd raised our child in and owned for more than 20 years without losing her own objectivity. Besides all that, she's an absolute pleasure to deal with. I'd recommend her to anybody! ~ L.M.
"Flexible And Available!"
Elaine was an excellent agent who had all the qualities needed to sell my house. She was knowledgeable and helped me prepare even before we listed my house. She always returned my calls promptly and remained a calming influence when we hit the inevitable snags. She was flexible and available to show my house whenever needed. She stood up for me throughout the process but always allowed me to make the final decision after weighing my options. She was a pleasure to work with! ~ M.M.
"A pleasure to deal with"
Elaine was the listing agent on our last home, and the selling agent on the home we purchased. She was always a pleasure to deal with, and kept a level head during negotiations. She is highly professional and I wouldn't hesitate using her again in the future. ~ J.J
"Very Responsive And Patient"
"Only Regret That I Didn’t Hire Her Earlier"
Elaine was the third realtor I engaged to sell my beloved Topanga single family residence, so I have a basis for comparison. Elaine did what the others did not do, and she did it with honesty and tenacity. There was no bait and switch, luring me in with a price I would want to hear. We made an honest assessment, and she made it happen, by really pounding the pavement. She did far more than what was required, and really helped me out with a difficult sale with a good deal of issues. She was recommended by a reliable friend. My only regret? That I didn't get that recommendation two years earlier. She's trustworthy, capable and super hard-working. And I like her too. What else do you want? ~ D.G.
Listing & Past Sales
How I help you reach your goals
Preparation and Pricing
My goal is to work with you to properly price and present your property in its best light to attract offers from eager home buyers. I invest in professional photography and marketing media in order to ensure your property does not linger on the market, but rather elicits an immediate buzz from both agents and buyers. From my years of experience, I know that the best chance a property has of selling for the highest price is when it first hits the market. My job is to make sure your property stands out from similarly priced homes. That your property is the one prospective buyers remember the most. The one that feels just right for them.
Here is a brief list of what I can do to achieve that:
- Market data review and strategic pricing consultation
- Professional photography
- Staging consultation and recommendations
- Enticing advertising and marketing copy
- Concierge list of contractors/service providers
- Preview exposure to Coldwell Banker’s vast network via Exclusive Look Program
- Print advertising tailored to the property’s buyer audience
- Worldwide advertising on home search portals
- A marketing website designed specifically to promote the property.
- Agent-to-Agent Network marketing
- Targeted marketing on FaceBook, Instagram and other sites.
- Appointment only showings
Preparing, marketing, and showing your property is only the beginning of the process. What’s next?
Offers, Inspections, and Escrow!
The many forms and disclosures of the sale process can seem overwhelming. I will not only walk you through each step, but I will also:
- Help you complete your seller disclosures
- Present and discuss the terms of each offer
- Negotiate any counter offers
- Attend buyer inspections and property appraisal
- Keep updated with your escrow officer and the buyer’s lender
- Keep the lines of communication open with the buyer’s agent
I’m happy to answer any questions you have along the way and get you the information you need. I’ll work with you and communicate with you throughout the process using whatever technology or methods you’re comfortable with. We can text, call, email or meet for a tasty beverage. My goal is to make your transaction as smooth as possible so that you can reach your goal and move on to your next adventure.
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Elaine Hanson
Sales Associate
ePRO
Malibu
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