What I Do
Services
Buyer-focused representation across the Westside of Los Angeles, plus the specialty services that come up along the way. Every engagement is handled by Maxine directly.
Buying
Full buyer representation across the Westside, from the first conversation to the keys.
Buying agent services
Full buyer representation from first search through closing, covering offer strategy, negotiation, contingency management and vendor coordination across the Westside.
First-time home buyer services
Guidance through a first purchase in Los Angeles. Budget mapping, loan program options, inspection review and a clear picture of what happens at each stage.
Relocation buyer services
For buyers moving to Los Angeles from another city. Neighborhood matching, remote and video touring, timeline planning and coordination around an out-of-state sale.
Buyer consultation
An initial session covering budget, financing readiness, target neighborhoods and current market conditions, before any touring begins.
Neighborhood consultation
A working session on where to buy across the Westside, comparing price, commute, schools and housing stock street by street rather than by ZIP code.
Luxury property buying & sales
Representation on higher-value Westside and coastal homes, including discreet search, off-market access through the Christie's network and negotiation on complex terms.
Condominium & townhome purchases
Condo and townhome buying with HOA document review, reserve analysis, rental restriction checks and the resale factors specific to each building.
Selling & valuation
Preparation, pricing and negotiation for Westside owners.
Seller representation
Listing preparation, pricing strategy, staging coordination, marketing and negotiation through escrow for Westside sellers.
Home valuation
A comparative market analysis of your home using recent Westside sales, current competing inventory and days on market. Prepared for owners considering a sale.
Investment & specialty
Purpose-specific representation for investors and non-standard transactions.
Real estate investing
Analysis of residential investment purchases in Los Angeles, covering rental yield, hold period, tenant demand by neighborhood and realistic cash flow.
Short-term rental property purchases
For buyers considering short-term rental income. Covers local ordinance limits, permitted zones and realistic occupancy by Westside neighborhood.
Foreclosed property sales
Representation on foreclosure and REO purchases, covering as-is condition risk, lender timelines and the additional diligence these transactions require.
Property rentals
Rental representation for tenants and owners on the Westside, covering lease terms, building and landlord background, and renewal or vacancy timing.
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