What You Save with a Flat Fee Agent in LA
At LA price points, the difference between a flat fee agent and a traditional 2.5% agent is material. Roman takes $7,250 (under $1.5M) or $9,250 ($1.5M+) and the remainder is negotiated back to you as a closing cost credit -- subject to seller agreement.
Based on 2.5% seller-offered compensation. Subject to seller agreement. Actual compensation varies by property.
LA Neighborhoods by Price Tier
Eagle Rock / Highland Park / Mt. Washington
Northeast LA appreciation corridor. Strong buyer competition under $1.1M. LAUSD magnet programs available. Good freeway access to DTLA and Pasadena.
Pasadena / Arcadia / San Marino
Best school districts in LA County. Larger lots, craftsman and traditional architecture. Strong demand from Caltech/JPL buyers. Pasadena guide →
Glendale / Burbank / La Canada
Glendale and Burbank Unified are strong districts. Entertainment industry hub. Value relative to the Westside. Glendale guide →
Culver City / Mar Vista
Culver City Unified is one of the most sought-after districts in LA. Tech employment corridor. Limited inventory -- homes sell fast. Culver City guide →
Manhattan / Hermosa / Redondo Beach
South Bay beach lifestyle. Manhattan Beach USD is top-rated. Hermosa and Redondo offer better value with similar beach access. Manhattan Beach guide →
Santa Monica / Brentwood / Pacific Palisades
Westside prestige corridor. Santa Monica-Malibu USD and Palisades Charter are strong schools. Premium for beach proximity. Santa Monica guide →
The LA Buying Process -- Step by Step
Get pre-approved and sign the BRBC
Before any showing. California law requires a signed BRBC before an agent can show you a home. Roman’s states $7,250 or $9,250 flat fee as maximum compensation. Get pre-approved simultaneously. Mortgage basics →
Set up MLS alerts and tour properties
Roman configures CRMLS alerts for your exact criteria. In competitive LA neighborhoods, viewing within 24-48 hours of a new listing is often essential. Roman attends every showing personally.
CMA and offer strategy
Roman prepares a comparative market analysis before any offer. The CMA establishes whether a listing is priced at, above, or below market -- driving your offer price. He also confirms seller-offered compensation which determines your exact credit amount.
Write the offer with your closing cost credit
Roman prepares the CAR RPA with price, earnest money, contingencies, and the seller concession for the closing cost credit -- which the seller must agree to as part of accepting the offer.
Escrow, inspections, and closing
Escrow opens, inspections are coordinated, appraisal is ordered, contingencies are removed, and you close in 30-45 days. Your closing cost credit appears on the ALTA settlement statement reducing your final wire amount.
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