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    834 3rd Street

    Hermosa Beach
    CA
    90254
    Asking Price:
    1,700,000
    Sold Price:
    4 Beds
    3 Baths
    2,147 Sqft

    Real story. real result.

    Sold on a Minimal Budget | Previously Expired Listing

    Not every listing has a big budget—and that’s okay. This sale proves that even with limited resources, the right approach can drive interest, restore confidence, and ultimately close the deal.

    The Challenge

    This home had already spent several months on the market with another agent, experienced multiple price reductions, and fallen out of escrow. The property was clearly dated, but the seller had a very limited budget–no funds for staging or significant renovations. Our challenge was to reframe the home's potential without relying on constly upgrades.

    Our Strategy

    We focused on high-impact, budget-friendly changes that made the space feel brighter, cleaner, and more inviting:

    • Painted all interior doors from dark brown to crisp white to lighten and modernize the feel
    • Replaced a few outdated light fixtures
    • Reglazed bathroom sinks to refresh key surfaces
    • Contributed a few of our own staging pieces for warmth and scale
    • Cleaned up the landscaping ourselves with simple trimming and sweeping
    • Created digital renderings of dated spaces to help buyers visualize future improvements

    This hands-on, thoughtful approach allowed us to elevate the presentation without stretching the seller's resources.

    The Result

    The home sold quickly for a price that met the seller's goals. and more importantly, gave them peace of mind. They were thrilled to finally have the right team on their side, closing a chapter that had dragged on far too long.

    In Their Words:

    He oversaw contractors to make Inexpensive improvements that made a big difference.

    Darren worked with us to sell our house through a unique situation and he and his team helped us to relax during a stressful time. He has great vision and creativity using digital imagery to show potential upgrades that could be done. He oversaw contractors to make Inexpensive improvements that made a big difference. He communicated with us throughout the entire process and managed to make the deal cross the finish line through a variety of contingencies and hurdles. His entire team was very professional and knowledgeable but personable at the same time.
    Shawn Lemmer

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