What we do differently.

10. What exactly is your agents Adspend? 

Internet advertising is not cheap. I spent over $6000 to get my last listing sold. 

I'm happy to show credit card receipts :)

Most agents spend almost 0 (and the results show it)

Happy to discuss in person where it goes.

9. Video = engagement

"I have nice pictures taken" doesn't cut it anymore.

It's  2019 and its all about video. 

The point is to get the investor to watch the video on a website I have.

Then we can retarget them based on how much of it they have watched.

For example: This Video of a property we sold was watched more than 7000 times 

I want this to be crystal clear. This DOESN’T HAPPEN TO A PROPERTY FOR FREE

I invest THOUSANDS in marketing my properties, which is why I have a 100% success rate.

Retargeting: 

Marketing the property to potential customers using the software.

 We have an incredibly attractive ad made for the property and it drives the traffic back to the webpage.

 Causing the buyer to think about your property again and again and again.

  Ever been in love and you can't stop thinking about the girl? That's exactly what this type of advertising makes buyers for your home do.

These are examples of retargeting advertisements we have used for our clients to successfully sell their homes. The point is to drive interested parties back again and again to the website for your home.

7. High net worth network:

 I've been doing this for a long time in Santa Monica and West Hollywood and  I have many clients in a database, many successful realtors who have sold properties just like yours are close friends,  and Keller Williams is also the largest real estate company in the country, and that matters. I always see expired listings listed with smaller brokers and brokerages. 

We are the largest brokerage in the country in terms of:

Total dollar volume sold

Total number of homes sold

Total number of agents

6. Multilingual advertising: 

I have a Chinese agent on my team, and 4 out of the last 10 deals I did last year were to Chinese investors. I have the advertising translated into Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, and Korean. 

A couple of those deals the listing agent didn't speak any English and would never have come had we not had the listing translated

5. I answer my phone.

Do you know how many agents don't answer the phone and don't return calls? Drives me crazy. What are they doing? As your point of contact I'm available, friendly, and represent your property well. 

In fact, we have a state of the art phone system that keeps track when a buyer calls about your home and even engages the buyer with text messages.

Because of this every buyer is followed up with and categorized in our database based on which home they called about.

4. Back up offer- 

Once I get an offer I work like hell to get a backup. That puts tons of pressure on the buyer to perform and if he/she doesn't it gives you choices.

30% of properties are falling out of escrow

Hear what Danielle and Bill Have to say about Back up offers in this video.

3. AOAUSA-

Does your agent advertise to the Apartment Owners of Southern California Association members?

 It's very possible that your buyer will have other units. I send postcards, email, and call. 

These are great buyers of properties and they tend to be older, experienced and high net worth. They also don’t use the internet much. You have to bring the deal to them.

2. Focused, Qualified, and Motivated.

Many agents want to be actors, models, rock stars, ballerinas, drummers

There is nothing wrong with ANY of those professions. They’re great.

If I was selling my largest investment I want someone who is FOCUSED LIKE A LASER ON REAL ESTATE.

I am focused on my business and able to work on getting your property sold. I don't have any kids and don't need much vacation time.

Thats why I have a 100% success rate. I have Sold every property that was listed with me

I'm not distracted. I'm focused like a laser on getting it sold. Frankly, It takes work, following up, scheduling showings, setting up advertising campaigns, with people and I do that work.

1. Negotiation 

My clients will tell you that I am a tough but friendly negotiator able to walk the fine line of keeping the deal together and making sure that you win. 

The book "never split the difference" about negotiation is a great read, written by Chris Voss, who was an FBI hostage negotiator. It's now the at the top of the New York times charts for business books. 

Because of this, we have broken the record for the highest sale price in multiple areas. 

We have a track record of success in your area. 

With Lead International FBI Hostage negotiator and New York Times Bestselling author of “Never Split the difference” Chris Voss after his excellent seminar on Negotiating Principles.

Read our Testimonials from past sellers and buyers here: https://www.epicpropertygroup.com/what-we-do/ 

Would you be willing to meet for a few minutes so that I can answer any questions you have?

Andrew Robarge has been a licensed salesperson with Keller Williams since 2005.

He is in the top 1% for California of all agents for production.

He is currently on the Agent Leadership Council for the company

He enjoys mentoring new agents and Keller Williams has been recognized as the top training origination in the country.

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2 parking spots

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2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the twenty-first floor in prime Century City this Penthouse will thrill you with views both day and night. 

Wake up and enjoy coffee on your balcony, get some laps in the crystal clear Olympic sized pool, hit the community gym and start your day efficiently, and enjoy tennis at the courts on the weekend. 

With a convenient location close to UCLA, Beverly Hills, Silicon Beach, and minutes to Culver City, and thousands of top employers, like Netflix, Google, and Snapchat, this is an investment worth considering. 

The parklike grounds are meticulously manicured and fragrant flowers make for an enjoyable walk, or grab a blanket and have a picnic. 

 There is a dog park, and this building is dog-friendly, please check with your agent for the weight restrictions.

At night, the skyline twinkles with city lights, yet you feel secure and relaxed nestled in this cozy dream home. 

What to look for in a quality preschool program

by Margaret Grundstein, 

Every child is different. Each develops at his or her own particular pace, marching to the beat of their own distinct drum. An effective preschool program stays in step with the rhythms of each child, gently guiding toward security and nurturing each child through every aspect of development- emotional, social, physical and cognitive-at his or her own rate of readiness. Finding the right preschool means finding one that meets the needs of your child.  

The cornerstone of a quality preschool is separation and attachment. Parents are the safe havens of their children, their protectors. A preschool is new and unknown, often the first care environment outside the home. It takes time for children to incorporate new adults into their internal circle of trust. The goal is to have the children move forward in independence while being supported by the familiar. Each child walks through this process along a path that is right for them. For some, it occurs swiftly. For others it may take longer. There is no one right way. 

The companion process for separation is attachment, setting the groundwork for a strong sense of self. A quality preschool program connects heart to heart with each child, seeing, feeling and knowing them. It is out of this loving relationship that learning begins; the knowledge that they are desirable beings, in synch with their surroundings, held safe in structure and support. Through a strong attachment with their teachers and a sense of ease in the environment, they are ready to partake of what is offered.   Challenging each child in a manner that sets them up for success is important. In the process, they develop a sense of competence.  Having a high ratio of teachers to children is also critical. The state allows one teacher for every twelve children. It is difficult to provide quality individualized, imaginative care when there are so many children and only one teacher, especially if the children are very young. A high ratio of teachers to children is one sign of a quality program. Keeping good teachers is also an important indicator of quality.  Continuity is important for children.  If staff change often during the year or don't stay for more than one school year on a regular basis it can be a sign of some discord within the program.

The second cornerstone of a quality program is socialization. Children are primal. One job of a teacher is to help them master the dynamic tapestry of a community of friends. Through support and guidance, they learn to tolerate frustration and develop self-regulation. Learning to read social situations and become empathetic problem solvers is important. Feeling strong in ourselves and enriched by our social world is fertile ground for growth at all ages.

Developing minds and skills grow out of and rests on top of this strong base of fundamental cornerstones.   Small children learn best through firsthand, meaningful experiences. Opportunities should be provided for exploration and discovery in which independence and cooperation are stressed. Learning should be integrated through all the senses: visual, aural, kinesthetic and tactile. Art, science, language, movement and social skills are woven together to create a rich curriculum that teaches multiple forms of intelligence. Both critical thinking and a growing base of skill and knowledge are supported. Children should be encouraged to initiate ideas and to trust in their own abilities, responding to situations that stimulate active learning.

There are many different kinds of good preschools on the Westside of Los Angeles. Some are more liberal, some are more traditional.  An array of philosophies exist from Reggio and Waldorf to Montessori and STEAM. Don't get lost in the dogmatism of one theory over another except as to how it appeals to your sense of what is right for your child.  Theories change over time and interpretations vary wildly.  Do feel free to ask questions on your tours.  Some of the following may yield a more in-depth sense of how the program works.

The companion process for separation is attachment, setting the groundwork for a strong sense of self. A quality preschool program connects heart to heart with each child, seeing, feeling and knowing them. It is out of this loving relationship that learning begins; the knowledge that they are desirable beings, in synch with their surroundings, held safe in structure and support. Through a strong attachment with their teachers and a sense of ease in the environment, they are ready to partake of what is offered.   Challenging each child in a manner that sets them up for success is important. In the process, they develop a sense of competence.  Having a high ratio of teachers to children is also critical. The state allows one teacher for every twelve children. It is difficult to provide quality individualized, imaginative care when there are so many children and only one teacher, especially if the children are very young. A high ratio of teachers to children is one sign of a quality program. Keeping good teachers is also an important indicator of quality.  Continuity is important for children.  If staff change often during the year or don't stay for more than one school year on a regular basis it can be a sign of some discord within the program.

Developing minds and skills grow out of and rests on top of this strong base of fundamental cornerstones.   Small children learn best through firsthand, meaningful experiences. Opportunities should be provided for exploration and discovery in which independence and cooperation are stressed. Learning should be integrated through all the senses: visual, aural, kinesthetic and tactile. Art, science, language, movement and social skills are woven together to create a rich curriculum that teaches to multiple forms of intelligence. Both critical thinking and a growing base of skill and knowledge are supported. Children should be encouraged to initiate ideas and to trust in their own abilities, responding to situations that stimulate active learning.

There are many different kinds of good preschools on the Westside of Los Angeles. Some are more liberal, some are more traditional.  An array of philosophies exist from Reggio and Waldorf to Montessori and STEAM. Don't get lost in the dogmatism of one theory over another except as to how it appeals to your sense of what is right for your child.  Theories change over time and interpretations vary wildly.  Do feel free to ask questions on your tours.  Some of the following may yield a more in-depth sense of how the program works.

How do your teachers handle a situation when one child hits another child or takes a toy?

How long do your teachers stay in your program and what continuing education is required?

How do you handle separation and attachment?

Are you a play based program and why is that important?

Do you teach colors, letters and numbers and if so is it through drill or through more meaningful applications that occur daily in small increments?

What happens if a child learns differently or has trouble following the expectations of the classroom?

Can you explain why your school works uses one particular philosophy and not another?

Are there opportunities for the parents to volunteer?

What community building events are hosted and/or encouraged by the school?

How involved is the director and what are the channels of communication between the school and the parents?

A good resource book for local preschools is Coping with Preschool Panic by Michelle Nitka

Margaret Grundstein is the owner/director of First Years Preschool in Venice with forty years of experience in early childhood education. www.firstyearsvenice.com/She also has a private psychotherapy practice as a Licensed Master of Family Therapy where she works with children, families, couples and individuals.  http://margaretgrundsteinmft.com/

Sold in 2 days for $25,000 over asking price.

Our Seller Jim wanted to move to a new home.

He was tired of the HOA fees and wanted a pool and a yard to call his own and plant some trees in. He was tired of having to wear headphones so that his neighbors wouldnt hear his music.