January 2023 begins my 21st year in real estate.  Although I already had a broker license, in January 2012, I ventured out on my own as an independent real estate broker.There were many reasons I decided to become an independent real estate broker. Among them was the expectation that as an affiliate broker with a Big Box Brokerage, I was expected to do things that my moral and ethical compass would not do. Being an independent real estate broker is not for everyone. I get that. Neither is owning a brokerage and managing agents.  I get that too because it is not something I have ever wanted to do.The real estate marketing that has worked for me may not work for others.  Real estate agents are not one size fits all. Our personalities and styles are different. Adhering to real estate laws,... 01/31/2023

Throwback Thursday: the good old days! Diane received an email notification of photos past... This photo was probably taken about ten plus years ago. Douggie & Jack and clearly the pecking order was different then.Jack & Wiley scoping out the back yard.  This photo was probably taken about seven years ago.Wishing you a smooth rest of the week, from your pet friendly Realtor Endre Barath, Jr.  Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please ... 02/02/2023

The Ins & Outs of Buying Land in California according to California vacant land expert, Endre Barath, Jr. Over the past 27 plus years, I have been listing and selling land in California all the while noticing a great many trends. I should mention that my experience is and has been centered in greater Los Angeles and its vicinity. First and foremost, the building department has become more difficult in providing approvals. In my early days of selling land, the Los Angeles approval process generally took eight months to reach RTI (Ready To Issue, as in permits) status also known as when you could start shoveling the dirt. As time went on, this increased to a 15 to 24 month process.   Then I thought we were turning into a third world country "waiting for the envelope to be passed" before a... 02/04/2023

Wordless Wednesdays: Honest there is snow in Los Angeles, see for yourself. I stopped in to get gas in El Segundo and saw the snowcapped mountains. I had to share for the non-believers... FYI it was 38 degrees last night in Los Angeles so you can imagine how I felt:))Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury... 02/01/2023