GUIDE to the Home Buying process

Hello From Lisa Kirshner Properties! 


We are proud to serve all of Los Angeles from charming condos to luxury homes, and everything in between.


Home is the place where you belong, and it is also the people who welcome you in.


At Lisa Kirshner Properties, we are honored to help our clients time and time again as they evolve and grow in their journey, calling new places and faces “home.” We care about each client's experience as if it was our own. This commitment has paid off with happy clients and the honor of being named a Top Ten Team in West Los Angeles.


Our obsession with client success has kept relationships at the center but also driven evolution in our technology and business systems. We do things differently and keep moving forward. 

Your Investment & Fees

A Reminder of Your investment:


It's crucial to understand that home purchasing entails costs and risks. Our aim is to guide you through these expenses and uncertainties for your advantage.

Buyer's Agent Fee For Service (BRBC):


Opting for a dedicated realtor ensures you receive their complete focus and proficiency. Moreover, their seasoned experience is invaluable, providing essential skills for a seamless transaction process.

Bonus to You!


Should a seller propose a Bonus, and provided the lender and your loan guidelines agree, we will redirect any Bonuses offered by the seller back to you, assisting in covering a larger portion of your closing costs.

Our Promise:


Although we can’t guarantee the seller will pay buyer’s compensation, we will do our best to negotiate on your behalf to get most if not all of the Fee for Service compensation taken care of by the seller. You as the buyer are only responsible for the amount the seller will not pay for.

HOW DO YOU WANT TO PROCEED?


Due to the new rules and regulations applied to the real estate industry as of August 2024, as your real estate Advisors we need to know how to proceed in showing you properties.

  • Do you want to know if the Seller is willing to provide compensation to buyers representation prior to being shown a property?



  • Would you rather be shown all properties that meet your criteria regardless of Seller provided compensation to buyers representation?

A closer look at what we do for our clients

Helping you get the best Finance Options:


We recognize that collaborating with Lenders can be daunting and tense. Engaging with top-tier lenders is crucial to guarantee you receive optimal choices when buying your home. We are delighted to offer you a roster of Lenders that we can confidently endorse.


Just let us know and we'll send an introduction email!

Let's find the right home:


Purchasing a home is a journey of choice, not chance. We assist daily in identifying potential properties and ensure you're steadily progressing towards your home ownership goal.

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Los Angeles Market Expectations

Expectations in Today's Market

  • Even though everyone says the market is down, good properties are still moving quickly. 


  • Buyers need to be available and willing to view and act on a property if there is sincere interest.


  • We are true believers that are more than one perfect property for everyone at any given time. So if you happen to miss out on a property, don’t be disheartened as there will be a property that will present itself soon.


  • All active buyers must have a pre-approval letter in hand to be able to act quickly when the right property presents itself.



  • Due to the new rules and regulations applied to the real estate industry as of August 2024: it is imperative that you reach out to your lender and discuss your debt to asset ratio and maximum credits allowed for your loan file.

Attending Open Houses

  • When attending open houses on your own, it will be mandatory for you to sign in and disclose that Lisa Kirshner Properties is your exclusive buyer's representation. 


  • We can provide you with business cards to provide in lieu of signing in or you are welcome to fill out the sign in sheet with our information.

Important Items to Note When Touring Properties

Photo Etiquette:

Taking photos or video of a property when being toured can be very helpful to help you remember details, floorplan, and flow of the property from your point of view. However, it always best to ask before doing so as these are people's homes and the respectful thing to do. 

Surveillance cameras and audio devices: 

As you tour properties it is best to assume that surveillance devices (i.e. security cameras, Ring doorbells, etc.) are present and recording both visuals and audio. Maintain discretion in all dialogues. Refrain from discussing offer specifics within the property or even outdoors on the adjacent road.

 Important Disclosures, Agreements and Contracts Below

Home Buying Milestones

The LKP Team

Our Understanding: 

As full-time real estate advisors with over 3 decades of experience, we understand you have a choice in choosing a realtor. We promise to prioritize your wants and needs, recognize that every buyer is unique, and stay up-to-date on the latest market trends to ensure you receive the best service and experience possible.

Our Promise

We care about every client's experience as if it is our own!

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Client Love

Lisa and team are terrific and incredibly hardworking. They ensure prospective buyers are able to get everything they want out of a new home and, importantly, are always available to help after buying a home. I cannot recommend Lisa and Dylan enough!


- John S.

Lisa & Dylan are a great team. The professionalism is top tier. They listen to the wants & needs of the client. This was an emotional transaction for us. We lost our mom 6 months prior as sellers we went with a trusted team. Lisa & Dylan patience with was beyond measure. I have never seen a team with such patience plus empathy was a plus for us. I recommend them for all real estate needs buyer or seller.


- Assata H.

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