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Buyer Representation in Beverly Hills
Buying a property here moves fast and costs a lot, so you want someone on your side who reads every page. We find the right place, write a strong offer, check the reports and stay with you until the keys are in your hand.
Someone Working Only for You
The seller has an agent whose job is to get the seller the most money. When you buy, you should have the same thing on your side. We look for the right property, tell you what it is worth, write the offer, and push back when inspections turn something up.
We are a small team. The person who walks through properties with you is the same person who negotiates the price and follows up with escrow. You never get handed off to an assistant halfway through, and you never have to explain your situation twice.
Most of our clients also deal with selling at some point. If you need to sell before you can buy, our Seller's Agent page explains how we handle that side.
What We Do on Your Purchase
A clear buyer agreement up front
Before we visit properties together, we sit down and put our agreement in writing. It spells out what we do and how we get paid. You read it before you sign it, and we answer every question.
Search and private visits
We set up searches around what you actually need, not just a price and a bedroom count. We tell you about places that fit, line up visits and walk through them with you. We point out the things a quick look misses, like water stains, cracked stucco and old electrical panels.
Pricing and the offer
We pull recent sales close by and tell you plainly what we think the property is worth. Then we write an offer with the price, deposit, contingencies and timeline that fit your plan. Sometimes that means telling you a place is overpriced and you should walk away.
Inspections and disclosures
We book the inspector and bring in other experts when the property points to them: a camera down the sewer line, a roofer, or an engineer if the foundation looks off. Then we sit with you and go through the seller's disclosures and the natural hazard report one item at a time.
Negotiating repairs and credits
When the reports come back, we sort what is serious from what is normal wear. Then we ask the seller for repairs or a credit on the things that matter.
Escrow through closing
We track every contingency date, talk with your lender, escrow and title, and do the final walk-through with you. You get a short update from us at each step.
When It Makes Sense to Have Us on Your Side
- You lost a bid and do not know why
- Price is only part of it. Deposit size, contingency length and closing date all count. We help you write offers sellers take seriously.
- The reports are hard to follow
- Seller disclosures, inspection reports and HOA papers can run to hundreds of pages. We read them with you and tell you what each item means for you.
- You plan to deal with the seller's agent directly
- That agent works for the seller. Having your own person keeps the advice on your side of the table.
- You need to sell before you buy
- Timing two deals is the hardest part of moving up or down. We handle both sides and line up the dates.
- You are buying an older property
- Many places around Beverly Hills were built decades ago. Old sewer lines, original wiring and foundation issues are common, and we know which inspections to order so nothing surprises you after closing.
How a Purchase Goes With Us
- 1
First talk
You reach us by phone or video, or come by our office. We go over what you want, your budget, your timing and whether you have a property to sell first.
- 2
Search and visits
We sign the buyer agreement, set up your search and start visiting places with you. Same person every time.
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Offer and acceptance
We price the property, write the offer and negotiate. Once it is accepted, escrow opens and your deposit goes in.
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Contingency period
Inspections, appraisal and loan approval all happen in this window. We keep the dates, read the reports with you and negotiate repairs or credits.
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Closing day
We do the final walk-through, confirm the paperwork is signed and the funds are in, and hand you the keys.
What Shapes the Cost of Buying
Our pay is set in the written buyer agreement before we start, so you know the terms from day one. Sometimes the seller covers part or all of it, and we can ask for that in the offer. Beyond our fee, a purchase carries its own costs, and we walk you through them early so closing holds no surprises.
- The terms in our agreement
- How we are paid is agreed in writing between you and us. We explain it plainly before you sign.
- What the seller will contribute
- In some deals the seller pays toward the buyer's side or gives a credit. It depends on the property, the market and how we negotiate.
- How many inspections you order
- A recently built condo might be fine with one inspector's report. An older place on a hillside could call for a sewer camera, a roofer and an engineer, and each one is a separate bill.
- Escrow, title and loan fees
- These scale with the price and your lender. We go over the estimate from escrow and your lender with you before you commit.
- HOA and transfer costs
- Condos often carry HOA transfer and document fees. We check for them early so they are part of your numbers.
Questions About Buying With Us
- Why do I have to sign an agreement before we visit properties?
- Current California rules require your signed agreement before we take you inside a property. It protects you as well. It sets out our duties, how we are paid and how long the arrangement lasts, and we go through it line by line with you before you sign.
- Can you help me buy if I still have a property to sell?
- Yes. We run the sale and the purchase together and plan the timing of each so you are not stuck between two closings. Some people want to know their sale is settled before they commit to buying. For that, ask about our Guarantee cash offer program when you call, and see our We Buy Houses for Cash page for how it works.
- Will I work with the same person the whole time?
- Yes. We keep our team small for exactly this reason. The person who tours properties with you is the one who negotiates the price, goes over your reports and joins you for the final walk-through.
- Do you work outside Beverly Hills?
- We do. We help buyers in West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Culver City, Los Angeles and other areas nearby. Our Service Areas page has the full list.
- What if the inspection turns up a big problem?
- The contingency period exists for moments like this. When it helps, we get a repair estimate, then ask the seller to fix the issue or give you a credit. If the problem is more than you want to take on, we help you cancel inside your contingency window so your deposit is protected.
Ready to Start Looking
Tell us what you want to buy and when. We will talk through the market, your budget and the next steps, all on one call.