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Why is it better for homeowners to have a real estate agent sell their home, or help them look for one, instead of doing it by themselves?

"One may ask...why would anyone want to sell their own home? After three decades as a premier Manhattan Beach real estate agent, we see this scenario often. People think that trying to sell their property themselves will save them money on commissions. But more often than not, sellers end up netting less than they could have if the transaction were handled by a professional. An experienced agent like myself can often generate multiple offers leading to a higher sales price. These potential sales are often delicate and need an expert to evaluate and properly position the home for market. Stylizing, staging, positioning, and pricing are all essential elements for the best outcome,” shares Cindy Shearin of The Shearin Group.

A Unique Skill Set

Unique to The Shearin Group is the combination of Cindy's skills that save her clients' money. Her four areas of expertise developed over many years of experience and market study: Interior and Exterior Design, Real Estate Marketing, Ground-up Construction, and Real Estate Development and Financing. Each area has its own set of complexities that can be employed to maximize a client's return.

These skills can significantly affect a client's wallet is in preparing a home for sale by employing her 'A to Z' exercise where Cindy's assess a property to go to market. With Cindy's construction knowledge, she will evaluate the cost versus return of any upgrades and use marketing knowledge for the best marketing vehicles to promote the property. Meanwhile, Cindy's interior design talents lead to the most effective staging decisions. Often, clients are advised to hire expensive staging companies to sell a home, but Cindy's saves clients' money by staging with the minimum amount of expenditure. "We may bring in accessories and do some minor repairs if necessary, but with my design/marketing skills, we can usually make a home striking and market-ready with a very targeted and limited budget," explains Shearin.

"Also, one gains an unmatched marketing network with a Christie's International agent like myself. With a global marketing program including 138 affiliate firms worldwide and more than 32,000 international agents in which to network, not to mention the agency takes on these expenses as part of what we offer our clients, it makes working with an agent indisputable."

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

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Cindy Shearin presents

Known as The Hottest opportunity to own on The Strand, Hermosa Beach’s famous Beach House Hotel (a condotel), continues to be a desirable ‘suite listing’ in high demand.  This unique offering is income-producing and also allows you to use your unit when you desire.

Top Realtor, Cindy Shearin of The Shearin Group is the exclusive representative of the Beach House. This price point is exclusive to the Beach House and cannot be found in any beachfront location along the Southern California coastline.  Coupled with the incredible opportunity to own oceanfront, is the return on one’s investment through the vacation rental pool.  The hotel stays booked, 90%-100% capacity when not in use.

Priceless Perks:

• Turnkey for the owners

• Cleaned, Maintained & Managed by the mgmt company

• Rare Southern California beachfront opportunity at this price point

• Walk The Strand, enjoy the beach or a game of volleyball right outside your front door

• Easy to enjoy South Bay’s most enjoyable family-friendly festivals year-round

• Walk onto the beach or The Strand and be in the heart of a charming coastal town

• Located in the heart of Hermosa Beach town center which offers a great atmosphere with numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment along the pedestrian-only promenade

• The Beach House offers owners oceanfront living and desirable conveniences while enjoying a front-row seat to watch the sunset over Hermosa

• The units are well-appointed in a desirable and timeless coastal-beach style and include a dedicated sleeping space with a king-sized bed, desk area, a generously sized living room with a queen pull out sofa, efficiency kitchen, fireplace, full bath with a separate oversized soaking tub and shower.

• Most units offer ocean views and many are oceanfront

• All units offer a large walk-out balcony with seating for daily enjoyment

• Complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed internet access, spa area, Frette linens, high-end down comforters, cozy robes, Aveda amenities, and much more

• The perfect lock-n-leave seaside home away from home, located on The Strand

An Excellent Return:

The Beach House is an income-producing property when not in use by the owners. The demand is high which equates to high occupancy and rental income return. Additional information available upon request.

Experience this beloved beachside escape that locals have coveted for years!

Address: Beach House, 1300 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Price: $799,000

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

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670 Perugia Way, Los Angeles, CA 90077, listed by Ernie Carswell

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“I am so proud of the City of West Hollywood.  Of all the Los Angeles regional townships, West Hollywood has been visionary in its development plan for the beautification of the famous Sunset Strip retail & restaurant locations. Impressive world-class hotels have located here. Parks and broad avenues have been created. West Hollywood is a joy.” - Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA.

22065 Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 1, Malibu, CA 90265, Listed by Jeff Chertow

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"Malibu is still one of the most sought after locations in the world. I believe that prices will continue to increase as inventory is low. In 2020 we saw an influx of people moving to Malibu and I believe that people who have moved here have realized what an incredible place Malibu is." - Jeff Chertow, Malibu, CA.

Miramar Beach, Montecito, CA 93108, listed by Cristal Clarke

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“Montecito has seen exceptionally strong sales volumes in 2020 as the urban flight into our local communities continues. This, combined with increased Buyer activity from local homeowners, is expected to continue in the early part of 2021 and I see no reason for it to be otherwise.” - Cristal Clarke, Montecito, CA.

3555 Shaw Ranch Road, Pasadena CA 91107, listed by Tim Durkovic

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“Based on what has been happening as we close out 2020, I fully expect the Pasadena market to continue to thrive into 2021. Our median price just broke 1M and we are still seeing tight inventory, which is leading to multiple offers on many transactions at every price point! There is an influx of people wanting to live in Pasadena from the more western areas of LA because buyers typically can get more space, more house for their money, and a fantastic overall quality of life, all while still being minutes to everything.” - Tim Durkovic, Pasadena, CA.

Montecito, CA, listed by Wendy Gragg

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“November marked the 13^th consecutive month of very low inventory and it set an all-time record low of only 1.99 months of supply.  Buyers, especially from Los Angeles and San Francisco have created a record-breaking year in sales revenue in 2020.  I expect to see low supply and strong demand continue into 2021.” - Wendy Gragg, Santa Barbara, CA.

2576 Bowmont Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, listed by Jeff Hyland

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“Just as the Spanish Flu gave birth to the Roaring Twenties, we feel the years ahead have many records that will be broken. Buyers who want to be in here have multiple residences and California Taxes aren’t any concern.” - Jeff Hyland, Bel-Air, CA.

650 Picacho Lane, Montecito, CA 93108, listed by Joyce Rey

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“I am anticipating that 2021 will be the best year ever for Luxury Real Estate in Southern California. Normally December is a relatively quiet month! However, the Joyce Rey team is currently negotiating five properties between five and $20 million, which is an extraordinary number at any time! Both hope and optimism are evident with vaccines on the horizon! An improving economy and renewed focus on the home environment will spur residential investments in 2021!” - Joyce Rey, Beverly Hills, CA.

Beach House, 1300 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, listed by Cindy Shearin

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“With the new year upon us, we expect a continuing robust market in the greater South Bay. Luckily, real estate here has been hot for both the buyer and the seller during the 2020 pandemic. This has been largely due to our area's desirability in which to live, low inventory, and minimal new construction." - Cindy Shearin, South Bay area, CA.

4639 Gorham Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625, listed by Timothy Norman Tamura

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“The overall Corona del Mar market has seen a 32% increase in sales for 2020 vs. 2019.  The year over year growth in Corona del Mar can be attributed in part to pent up demand following the initial pause caused by Covid-19, migration from dense urban metro markets, i.e. NY, LA, SF, and historically low-interest rates.  The foregoing factors have placed pressure on the already strained inventory.  For 2021, it appears the current pace will continue, unless and until inventory and demand are more in equilibrium.” - Timothy Norman Tamura, Corona del Mar, CA.

12776 Aurora PL #3, Playa Vista, CA 90293, listed by Kris Zacuto

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"We anticipate seeing current trends continue with a slight rise in home sales and home prices in most Silicon Beach areas - such as Westchester, Mar Vista and Playa Del Rey. Playa Vista home sales should also maintain similar levels in 2021 although prices behave a bit differently in that market as home and condo prices are seeing decreases year over year." - Kris Zacuto, Silicon Beach, CA.

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Cindy Shearin presents

Come home for the holidays to a timeless-lifestyle estate in Lunada Bay that has it all; stunning ocean and sunset views, sparkling pool, grassy yard & guest house. The perfect place to call home with plenty of room for visiting family and friends. Gathering around the cozy fireplace or creating a Thanksgiving feast in the roomy kitchen makes entertaining easy. Meanwhile, the kids can watch a holiday flick in the movie room or decorate cookies outside on the lawn in this picture-perfect estate.

Enjoying gorgeous sunsets and ocean views are a part of daily life from this home in the prestigious Lunada Bay area of Palos Verdes Estates. The light-filled estate is designed in a timeless-transitional genre with a nod to soft-modern, making it suitable to any taste. Recently, the home underwent a full remodel and displays ocean views from almost every room, clean design lines, and all the modern finishings today’s home buyer desires. Updated details include Carrera marble countertops, wide-plank French Oak floors, crisp white Shaker-style cabinets, French Encaustic tiles, and two massive outdoor decks for indoor/outdoor living, a must in Southern California.

The main house contains four bedrooms and six baths at just over 3700 ft.². Three of the bedrooms are en-suite with private balconies and newly remodeled baths in Carrera marble, Calacatta Neolith, or Quartz, respectively. Throughout the home, one will find updated lighting and oodles of natural light. Built for the Southern California lifestyle, the home is constructed with an open floor plan including a large family room adjacent to the kitchen and flex-space upstairs, perfect for a game room or movie room. The open modern galley kitchen includes ample storage space, a large kitchen island, updated pendant light fixtures, and a separate food prep area topped with Carrera marble.

Outside, the expansive backyard is fully secured by a privacy fence for safety and seclusion. Here, the large pool and spa are trimmed by a grassy lawn, full outdoor kitchen, and a large patio for lounging and dining. Meanwhile, two large decks on the main house overlook
the backyard and pool area to capture spectacular sunset views each evening. A bonus to this property is the guest/pool house with a 3/4 bath and kitchenette attached to the two-car garage. This flex-space is perfect for a home office, homework space for distance-learning, or a game room large enough for a full-size pool table and poker table for hosting games nights.

Lunada Bay is one of the most highly desired areas of Palos Verdes Estates for its beauty with towering cliffs and ocean views. Thorley Road, in particular, is a flat road, perfect for kids riding bikes and skateboarding. Likewise, it is also walking distance to the shops at Lunada Bay, the elementary school, and high school, an added convenience that is rare on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

2129 Thorley is a vacation lifestyle home with every convenience for the modern family, and a perfect place to call home for the holidays.

Address: 2129 Thorley Rd, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 9027

Price: $3,699,000

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

Photo Credit: Linda Cotter

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