One of the most potentially stressful processes is the physical inspection of a property once in escrow. I remind my buyers and sellers that, in most cases, they are dealing with a used property. I let the seller know that the buyer will come in with a wish-list of things they want repaired or credited for repair. I tell the buyer that they're going to want certain things fixed as part of the transaction. But with both buyer and seller I make sure that the things focused on are key elements to the integrity of the house.
Stress begins when the buyer or seller begins focusing on the little things.
Just as there are amenities unique to the Westside area, there are stresses unique to the area as well. The Westside of L.A. has a landscape that varies from beach to canyon to flats to mountains, creating a need for extreme architectural diversity. Deciding on a property's topography is crucial to all other subsequent decisions. Both the diverse landscape and a current, fast paced seller's market have proven to be two potential stresses unique to the Westside. The Westside has beautiful, varying topography.