I have commented many times on terrible real estate pictures, no home photos at all or multiple pictures of the exterior from virtually the same angle, but I’ve 
never really seen a description that made me laugh. I’ve changed the city to protect the innocent
“Pretty good 4 Bd North Hawthorne Townhome with 2 bedrooms up and 2 bedrooms down….”
I’ll make sure to bring my buyers that are pretty qualified…..
With the dawn of a new year, it really got me thinking about what we do as 
Realtors and why, If done with the right motives, it’s so rewarding. In the stresses of an escrow, or in the challenges of a day of showing houses, it’s easy to lose sight of what selling a home can mean and for many it’s just another “deal”. But that’s not at all what this is about. I work with many first time home buyers and it is no exaggeration to think that this decision that I’m helping them make is nothing short of life altering. The home someone chooses is more than just granite counters, 2.5 bathrooms, corner lot, fixer or turn key….it is choosing a neighborhood, choosing neighbors, choosing schools, and even choosing a lifestyle. It’s about people…the people the home buyer doesn’t even know yet that may end up being friends for life.
Have you ever checked in on past clients years later and met the neighbors or school friends, or met the son or daughters best friend from next door? These are people that may be in our clients lives forever…and it was partially due to a decision we helped them make. Yes we sell houses, but it is so much more than that. Every client we have deserves to be treated with this understanding and not only will it likely help your business, it makes real estate and selling homes one of the more rewarding jobs imaginable in my eyes.
– Keith Kyle is a residential real estate specialist with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach, CA
Life in the South Bay is a mix of upscale and quirky, and both can be great. One
of my favorite places to take people is Old Tony’s on the Redondo Beach pier. I’ve only visited the restaurant once but the bar/lounge upstairs has one of those views that make it a spectacular place to visit. I wouldn’t call it upscale but that’s certainly not why you go there and the quirkiness is what makes it fun. There is always an incredible energy in sunset hours as people cram in to take in the panoramic ocean views from the 360 degree glass enclosed bar. It is a truly unique experience as it sits up above everything else on the pier so it almost feels like being on a ship at see. Not only do the views feel like being on the see but you can actually feel the pier shake just a bit when waves collide with the pilings below. Old Tony’s is on the Redondo pier in King Harbor which is close to the border between North Redondo and South Redondo Beach. It is within walking distance of the homes and condos of The Village and Seascapes I, II and III.
Old Tony’s – 210 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redond Beach CA 90277
If you’re too eager to wait until Christmas eve to see Santa, he’s making his rounds in Manhattan Beach a little early. Here’s Santa’s schedule. If that’s not enough, Manhattan Beach will be having the Centennial holiday fireworks show on Dec 9 at 7pm. The snow and bounce park will be open at 4pm!
Wednesday, December 5
Wednesday, December 12
One of the local Hermosa Beach residents on neighborhood watch patrol!
