Off-Market Sale, Over a Year in the Making

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3413 Pine Avenue

Manhattan Beach

90266

1,890,000

Asking Price:

1,890,000

Sold Price:

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,716 Sqft

Real Story. Real result.

Off-Market Sale, Over a Year in the Making | Seller Representation

Navigating a shared appreciation agreement, a complex escrow, and a financing threat to get homeowners to the closing table on their own terms.

The Challenge

The homeowners had lived in their Manhattan Beach home for many years and weren't entirely sure they were ready to sell. Their situation came with real complexity: years earlier, they had entered into a shared appreciation agreement, a financing arrangement in which a company provided them capital in exchange for 70% of the equity gained when the home eventually sold. Before any sale could move forward, that company required multiple conditions to be met and several appraisals to be completed — a process that added significant time, paperwork, and uncertainty to an already sensitive situation.

Beyond the financial structure, the sellers simply needed the right terms. They weren't in a position to sell under standard timelines and conditions. Any offer that didn't account for their specific circumstances wasn't really an offer at all.

Our Strategy

We brought this opportunity to market quietly, reaching out through our network rather than listing it publicly. Finding the right buyer wasn't just about price, it was about finding someone who could work within a flexible, patient structure that gave the sellers the time and space they needed.

Once we had a buyer, we crafted the offer carefully, building in terms that addressed the sellers' timeline and provided the flexibility required given the shared appreciation conditions still being worked through. Over the course of several months, we worked directly with the sellers and all parties involved to satisfy the lender's requirements and keep the transaction moving.

Throughout, we worked closely with the sellers on disclosures and inspections, making sure they understood every document they were signing and that logistics were handled without adding to the stress of an already complicated process.

The Result

The home closed at $1,890,000, off-market, with terms structured entirely around the sellers' needs. The sellers walked away with more than they expected and remained in the home after closing while getting set up for their next move, without being rushed. A transaction that began more than a year before closing required patience, persistence, and the ability to navigate situations that would have derailed a less experienced team.

In Their Words:

What stood out was how he handled everything that came up along the way.

We had owned our home in Manhattan Beach for many years and were not entirely sure we were ready to sell, as our situation was very complicated. Darren came to us with an off-market opportunity that made the decision a lot easier. He structured the terms in a way that genuinely worked in our favor where we walked away with more than we expected and had the time we needed to make our next move without feeling rushed. What stood out was how he handled everything that came up along the way. There were some complicated situations during escrow that could have derailed the whole thing, and Darren navigated every one of them with a calm, steady hand. He also went to bat for us when a financing issue threatened to affect our proceeds and found a way to get us back to where we needed to be. His team member Iván was also very instrumental throughout the process. He took the time to carefully walk us through the disclosures so we fully understood what we were signing, and he coordinated inspections and details without adding stress or confusion. We highly recommend Darren and his team to anyone considering selling in the South Bay.

Kallie Ross

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