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Jennifer was very professional throughout the whole process and was always deeply committed to meeting my needs and requests as a client. Her extensive knowledge and expertise surpassed my expectations, and she worked hard to advertise the property and to present it to buyers in the most attractive way possible. She was always available to take my calls and answer any questions I had, and she took the time to help me understand the process. I was very pleased with her work and would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for an excellent, experienced realtor.
Jennifer was very professional throughout the whole process and was always deeply committed to meeting my needs and requests as a client. Her extensive knowledge and expertise surpassed my expectations, and she worked hard to advertise the property and to present it to buyers in the most attractive way possible. She was always available to take my calls and answer any questions I had, and she took the time to help me understand the process. I was very pleased with her work and would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for an excellent, experienced realtor.
Johnson C.
We all want a real estate agent who treats our purchase or sale of our home as if he or she were buying or selling their own home. But we all know this isn't how the industry works. Agents making a few points of commission on a sale are incentivized to make deals happen quickly rather than make sure the match is great. If you buy a house that's 90% of what you want instead of 100%, or sell a house for $50,000 less than it's worth, that's a good outcome for the agent if they can avoid another month of work. It's just human nature and economics. Before meeting Jennifer and Kevin, I had worked with two other real estate agents (on the purchase and sale of my former home), and they both fit the mold described above. They worked hard for me, but they definitely wanted transactions done quickly, as long as they were "good enough". Jennifer and Kevin are not "good enough" agents. They truly treat the transaction as if they were buying or selling their own home. This is the biggest compliment you can give a real estate agent, because it's so rare. But with Jennifer and Kevin, it's completely true. Let me give a couple of examples. Early in the process of buying a home in LA, we came across a home that seemed to meet most of our needs. It had been on the market for a bit of time, and they explained why they thought that was. We thought about putting in an offer anyway, but they said, "We can do better than this. This place doesn't have X or Y," which were two things we wanted. Later in our buying process, we ended up in a situation where we were bidding against several other buyers for a very attractive home. Once the price reached a certain level, Jennifer and Kevin told us point-blank that they thought the bidding was getting too high, and they just didn't see the value in the house. By that point, we trusted them enough that had she said, "This is a perfect house for you - just push a little above your budget," we probably would have done it. But Jennifer and Kevin are not like that. They gave us sound advice even though it meant more work for them, with no immediate payoff. We ended up finding a perfect house for us, in a really hot area of LA. We nearly didn't get this house - it went into escrow several times with different buyers, but the deals fell through for random reasons. Jennifer and Kevin helped figure out what those reasons were (because, of course, we were worried that it was a sign that the house had problems), and their good relations with the selling agent (whom she had never met before the transaction started) were key in us ending up in the house. During our buying process, we had a number of agents say, "You picked a great agent, Jennifer and Kevin are so great to work with." (In fact, the owners of the condo we rented when we first came to LA met Jennifer and Kevin, and asked us for their contact info when we moved out because they liked them so much.) Jennifer and Kevin know LA; they grew up here and worked in the community before becoming real estate agents. They knows school districts, seemingly small but important information about individual streets (I once emailed an address and they immediately replied saying that street backed into a very busy street, and suspected the back yard would be noisy - They were right, and they knew it in 10 seconds just by seeing an address of a tiny side street that's only like 2 blocks long!), traffic, aircraft noise. Their knowledge is amazing. But the main reason to use Jennifer and Kevin is that they take your perspective throughout the process. Again, they really treat it as if they’re buying their own home. We love the home we ended up in, and we wouldn't be here without Jennifer and Kevin.
We all want a real estate agent who treats our purchase or sale of our home as if he or she were buying or selling their own home. But we all know this isn't how the industry works. Agents making a few points of commission on a sale are incentivized to make deals happen quickly rather than make sure the match is great. If you buy a house that's 90% of what you want instead of 100%, or sell a house for $50,000 less than it's worth, that's a good outcome for the agent if they can avoid another month of work. It's just human nature and economics. Before meeting Jennifer and Kevin, I had worked with two other real estate agents (on the purchase and sale of my former home), and they both fit the mold described above. They worked hard for me, but they definitely wanted transactions done quickly, as long as they were "good enough". Jennifer and Kevin are not "good enough" agents. They truly treat the transaction as if they were buying or selling their own home. This is the biggest compliment you can give a real estate agent, because it's so rare. But with Jennifer and Kevin, it's completely true. Let me give a couple of examples. Early in the process of buying a home in LA, we came across a home that seemed to meet most of our needs. It had been on the market for a bit of time, and they explained why they thought that was. We thought about putting in an offer anyway, but they said, "We can do better than this. This place doesn't have X or Y," which were two things we wanted. Later in our buying process, we ended up in a situation where we were bidding against several other buyers for a very attractive home. Once the price reached a certain level, Jennifer and Kevin told us point-blank that they thought the bidding was getting too high, and they just didn't see the value in the house. By that point, we trusted them enough that had she said, "This is a perfect house for you - just push a little above your budget," we probably would have done it. But Jennifer and Kevin are not like that. They gave us sound advice even though it meant more work for them, with no immediate payoff. We ended up finding a perfect house for us, in a really hot area of LA. We nearly didn't get this house - it went into escrow several times with different buyers, but the deals fell through for random reasons. Jennifer and Kevin helped figure out what those reasons were (because, of course, we were worried that it was a sign that the house had problems), and their good relations with the selling agent (whom she had never met before the transaction started) were key in us ending up in the house. During our buying process, we had a number of agents say, "You picked a great agent, Jennifer and Kevin are so great to work with." (In fact, the owners of the condo we rented when we first came to LA met Jennifer and Kevin, and asked us for their contact info when we moved out because they liked them so much.) Jennifer and Kevin know LA; they grew up here and worked in the community before becoming real estate agents. They knows school districts, seemingly small but important information about individual streets (I once emailed an address and they immediately replied saying that street backed into a very busy street, and suspected the back yard would be noisy - They were right, and they knew it in 10 seconds just by seeing an address of a tiny side street that's only like 2 blocks long!), traffic, aircraft noise. Their knowledge is amazing. But the main reason to use Jennifer and Kevin is that they take your perspective throughout the process. Again, they really treat it as if they’re buying their own home. We love the home we ended up in, and we wouldn't be here without Jennifer and Kevin.
Ian L.
I love working with Jennifer. About 5 years ago, I purchased a condo in Culver City, and Jennifer was such a great resource, understanding the area and providing insight about the condos in the neighborhood I was interested in living in. I made the purchase and was very happy, and then life changed, and I needed a bigger home. I called Jennifer again. When working with Jennifer, I remembered why she was the best agent ever- she was so responsive, taking calls and emails at all times of the day and responding within minutes, amazing! This time around, it was a challenging market with multiple offers on every property I was interested in, but Jennifer was on top of it, no time to waste, and understanding what it would take to make an offer favorable, given the competition of multiple offers. I ended up with the best home possible, and it took a little creativity and fast action, which Jennifer provided!
I love working with Jennifer. About 5 years ago, I purchased a condo in Culver City, and Jennifer was such a great resource, understanding the area and providing insight about the condos in the neighborhood I was interested in living in. I made the purchase and was very happy, and then life changed, and I needed a bigger home. I called Jennifer again. When working with Jennifer, I remembered why she was the best agent ever- she was so responsive, taking calls and emails at all times of the day and responding within minutes, amazing! This time around, it was a challenging market with multiple offers on every property I was interested in, but Jennifer was on top of it, no time to waste, and understanding what it would take to make an offer favorable, given the competition of multiple offers. I ended up with the best home possible, and it took a little creativity and fast action, which Jennifer provided!
April M.
I needed to sell my home and asked Jennifer and her team to help me. We put my home on the market for 25% over what similar properties were selling for at the time. We received 3 offers over the asking price within a weekend. I accepted an all-cash offer and was on my way to buying a new home. Jennifer and her team’s experience and guidance were priceless and made it possible to get the most out of my home.
I needed to sell my home and asked Jennifer and her team to help me. We put my home on the market for 25% over what similar properties were selling for at the time. We received 3 offers over the asking price within a weekend. I accepted an all-cash offer and was on my way to buying a new home. Jennifer and her team’s experience and guidance were priceless and made it possible to get the most out of my home.
Seller
Jennifer Merritt and Kevin Sanderson are fantastic realtors whom I recommend very highly. They assisted my family and me with the sale of our family home during a very trying time. They were always professional and genuine as they guided us with their experience, listened patiently to our needs, and surpassed any expectations I had during the process of preparing, listing, and selling our home. Jennifer and Kevin exhibited passion for their work, paying close attention to all aspects of the sale while managing and coordinating the process with efficiency and effectiveness. They kept us apprised of the status as we worked through any challenges, which resulted in a very positive outcome. I couldn't be more confident in recommending Jennifer and Kevin for any of your real estate needs.
Jennifer Merritt and Kevin Sanderson are fantastic realtors whom I recommend very highly. They assisted my family and me with the sale of our family home during a very trying time. They were always professional and genuine as they guided us with their experience, listened patiently to our needs, and surpassed any expectations I had during the process of preparing, listing, and selling our home. Jennifer and Kevin exhibited passion for their work, paying close attention to all aspects of the sale while managing and coordinating the process with efficiency and effectiveness. They kept us apprised of the status as we worked through any challenges, which resulted in a very positive outcome. I couldn't be more confident in recommending Jennifer and Kevin for any of your real estate needs.
Terry L.
Jennifer and Kevin are not your ordinary real estate agents. They go far beyond the call of other agents I've ever worked with. They helped us find a home in SoCal while we still lived up in NorCal. They’re very detail-oriented and also available whenever I call. If they were busy with another client, I always got a call back within a few hours the same day. If you're looking for someone who will remain by your side every step of the way during your home-buying (or selling) process, Jennifer and Kevin are your team!
Jennifer and Kevin are not your ordinary real estate agents. They go far beyond the call of other agents I've ever worked with. They helped us find a home in SoCal while we still lived up in NorCal. They’re very detail-oriented and also available whenever I call. If they were busy with another client, I always got a call back within a few hours the same day. If you're looking for someone who will remain by your side every step of the way during your home-buying (or selling) process, Jennifer and Kevin are your team!
Christina L.
Jennifer is a fantastic realtor, and I am thankful my coworker referred me to her. During my home-finding process, she not only demonstrated her strong knowledge of the market but was also supportive and patient. Because I am quite picky and had a specific set of items I was looking for in a home, she and I toured many open houses before we found the right one. It didn't matter what type of home I was trying to buy; Jennifer made me feel like I was her number one client. As we toured homes, the seller's agent often commented to me that they were happy I was working with Jennifer, as they knew the process would run smoothly. It is obvious that Jennifer is well-known and highly respected in the industry. Her connections ultimately helped me get into contract and close, as she knew both the seller's agent and the loan officer well. Since I was a first-time homebuyer, I had many questions for Jennifer during the escrow process. She always made time for me, was quick to respond, and successfully guided me through escrow. She is a real professional. For the above reasons, I would certainly recommend Jennifer and will have her as my agent for my next real estate transaction.
Jennifer is a fantastic realtor, and I am thankful my coworker referred me to her. During my home-finding process, she not only demonstrated her strong knowledge of the market but was also supportive and patient. Because I am quite picky and had a specific set of items I was looking for in a home, she and I toured many open houses before we found the right one. It didn't matter what type of home I was trying to buy; Jennifer made me feel like I was her number one client. As we toured homes, the seller's agent often commented to me that they were happy I was working with Jennifer, as they knew the process would run smoothly. It is obvious that Jennifer is well-known and highly respected in the industry. Her connections ultimately helped me get into contract and close, as she knew both the seller's agent and the loan officer well. Since I was a first-time homebuyer, I had many questions for Jennifer during the escrow process. She always made time for me, was quick to respond, and successfully guided me through escrow. She is a real professional. For the above reasons, I would certainly recommend Jennifer and will have her as my agent for my next real estate transaction.
Jason K.
We have worked with Jennifer and the team in buying three properties and selling one property and a vacant land lot in the last ten years. She is the most professional, efficient, hardworking, detail-oriented, and thorough real estate agent that we have worked with over the years. In addition, she is always friendly, positive, helpful, and objective in giving her professional advice. She offers sound advice and never pressures us to make any decisions. She keeps us updated and is never lazy. There is not one lazy gene in her at all. We will definitely hire her again when it comes to either buying or selling real estate property.
We have worked with Jennifer and the team in buying three properties and selling one property and a vacant land lot in the last ten years. She is the most professional, efficient, hardworking, detail-oriented, and thorough real estate agent that we have worked with over the years. In addition, she is always friendly, positive, helpful, and objective in giving her professional advice. She offers sound advice and never pressures us to make any decisions. She keeps us updated and is never lazy. There is not one lazy gene in her at all. We will definitely hire her again when it comes to either buying or selling real estate property.
Dorothy C.
Kevin and Jennifer are incredible! We are expecting our first child in June, and decided on a deadline of March 1st to move. After 3 months of using all the DIY rental shopping sites, my brother introduced us to Kevin, the kindest, coolest guy in the business. Kevin and Jennifer found an amazing home in the southbay well within our budget, and it was the first property he showed to us. They paid close attention to check all of our boxes, and they did so in spades. After our lease was signed, there was a minor plumbing issue that was discovered on the day of our final walk-through. Kevin facilitated the repairs immediately without further issue. They both made themselves readily available all the way through the move, and even checked in 2 days later to make sure everything was as it should be. Kevin and Jennifer made what certainly could have been a very stressful experience, an actual pleasure. Thank you for doing what you do!
Kevin and Jennifer are incredible! We are expecting our first child in June, and decided on a deadline of March 1st to move. After 3 months of using all the DIY rental shopping sites, my brother introduced us to Kevin, the kindest, coolest guy in the business. Kevin and Jennifer found an amazing home in the southbay well within our budget, and it was the first property he showed to us. They paid close attention to check all of our boxes, and they did so in spades. After our lease was signed, there was a minor plumbing issue that was discovered on the day of our final walk-through. Kevin facilitated the repairs immediately without further issue. They both made themselves readily available all the way through the move, and even checked in 2 days later to make sure everything was as it should be. Kevin and Jennifer made what certainly could have been a very stressful experience, an actual pleasure. Thank you for doing what you do!
Mike D.
Kevin and Jennifer went above and beyond to sell our home. Kevin even cancelled his Father's Day fishing trip to supervise the photo shoot and staging. We also had tenants he had to deal with and all the COVID-19 restrictions. With only 2 short showing windows of 3 hours each, we had 9 offers, and half were all cash! In this climate or any climate, you need an agent that listens and follows through, no matter the cost or time! These guys are rockstars! I highly recommend Kevin and Jennifer if you're selling or buying.
Kevin and Jennifer went above and beyond to sell our home. Kevin even cancelled his Father's Day fishing trip to supervise the photo shoot and staging. We also had tenants he had to deal with and all the COVID-19 restrictions. With only 2 short showing windows of 3 hours each, we had 9 offers, and half were all cash! In this climate or any climate, you need an agent that listens and follows through, no matter the cost or time! These guys are rockstars! I highly recommend Kevin and Jennifer if you're selling or buying.
K.K.

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  • Modern beachfront home with glass balconies and a furnished patio facing the sand. Sold

    $9,300,000

    230 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

    • 5 Beds
    • 6 Baths
    • 4,403 Sq.Ft.
  • 467 N Bonhill Road Coming Soon

    $8,999,000

    467 N Bonhill Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049

    • 6 Beds
    • 7 Baths
    • 5,353 Sq.Ft.
  • Mediterranean-style home with terracotta roof, stone facade, and a landscaped garden and curved walkway. Sold

    $4,800,000

    12 Calle Viento, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

    • 4 Beds
    • 7 Baths
    • 4,891 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story white house with a round upper window, dark double garage, and white picket fence. Sold

    $4,500,000

    9124 Larke Ellen Circle, Los Angeles, CA 90035

    • 6 Beds
    • 6 Baths
    • 4,882 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray-shingled home with white trim and a white picket fence along the sidewalk. Sold

    $3,650,000

    216 Morningside Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

    • 4 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 3,600 Sq.Ft.
  • Ocean and beach view over Hermosa Beach rooftops and palm trees. Sold

    $3,350,000

    2909 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,065 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray stucco home with a red tile roof and raised entry steps, viewed from the street. Sold

    $3,200,000

    1800 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,918 Sq.Ft.
  • Modern home with a glass-panel garage door, dark car in the driveway, and hedge behind a wood fence. Sold

    $3,200,000

    8271 Skyline Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90046

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,095 Sq.Ft.
  • Multi-story stucco home with red-trimmed balconies, an American flag, and a landscaped patio. Sold

    $3,060,000

    469 27th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,450 Sq.Ft.
  • Aerial view of a coastal neighborhood, sandy beach, and ocean. Sold

    $2,910,000

    460 30th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,208 Sq.Ft.
  • 1103 Cypress Avenue Sold

    $2,877,000

    1103 Cypress Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,300 Sq.Ft.
  • Sunset over the ocean beyond coastal rooftops and silhouetted palm trees. Sold

    $2,700,000

    1417 Monterey Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,759 Sq.Ft.
  • Aerial view of coastal homes near beach and ocean at sunset, with a location marker on one rooftop. Sold

    $2,700,000

    2613 Vista Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,836 Sq.Ft.
  • Modern two-story house with white-and-stone facade, dark siding, and a walkway through the landscaped front yard. Sold

    $2,587,500

    1003 South Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

    • 5 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 2,025 Sq.Ft.
  • Modern white home with two balconies, a garage, and a palm tree out front. Sold

    $2,560,000

    537 11th Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,001 Sq.Ft.
  • Open-plan living room and kitchen with a gray tufted sofa and rust-colored chairs. Sold

    $2,450,000

    3508 Pacific Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,501 Sq.Ft.
  • Stucco home with steep gables and an arched window, framed by autumn foliage above a gravel courtyard. Sold

    $2,300,000

    225 Rennie Avenue, Venice, CA 90291

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,715 Sq.Ft.
  • Living room with a stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and sliding doors to a balcony. Sold

    $1,800,000

    1709 Wollacott Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,805 Sq.Ft.
  • Backyard with a wide lawn, mature trees, and a raised brick-edged deck beside the house. Sold

    $1,750,000

    944 Rosecrans, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,053 Sq.Ft.
  • Home exterior with a bright blue front door, landscaped entry, and mature trees. Sold

    $1,581,000

    307 Venice Way, Venice, CA 90291

    • 1,793 Sq.Ft.
  • 27634 Dayton For Sale

    $1,549,000

    27634 Dayton, San Pedro, CA 90732

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,531 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story white home with dark garage, landscaped lawn, and stepped concrete entry path. Sold

    $1,425,000

    21814 Palos Verdes Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,404 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story home with a broad driveway, front lawn, and mature shade tree. Sold

    $1,300,000

    5530 W 141st Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,124 Sq.Ft.
  • Modern apartment building with brown siding, white upper floors, and covered parking Sold

    $1,025,000

    4140 Glencoe Avenue 609, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 984 Sq.Ft.
  • Dark gray house with a covered porch, white entry door, and landscaped front yard. Sold

    $830,000

    4912 10th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,243 Sq.Ft.
  • Aerial view of coastal residential buildings beside the ocean, with a tennis court and landscaped grounds. Sold

    $700,000

    32653 Seagate Drive 208, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,565 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story stucco home with a two-car garage, tiled roof, and gravel desert landscaping. Sold

    $377,000

    10168 Santa Cruz Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,595 Sq.Ft.
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