How Buyers and Sellers Handle Home Inspection Challenges

Helpful information on home inspections in Torrance CA

One of the more treacherous parts of an escrow is the home inspection and request for repairs.  Often times the buyer thinks that the home inspection is a “checklist” of what needs to be fixed while the seller either thinks their home is perfect or “it was just fine for us so why does the buyer need things that work fine upgraded or repaired”.  Finding middle ground isn’t always easy. As the graphic below shows, 80% of home inspection reports show at least something needing to be fixed.  We always recommend to both our buyers and sellers to be reasonable.  On the buyer side stick to actual problems or repairs.  If it’s an issue that the buyer will have to immediately pay for to have repaired…it’s a reasonable request.  The biggest challenge items are either those called out as not up to current code, or items towards the end of their service life.  Buyers need to understand that the statement “not up to current building code” does not mean it’s necessarily problematic.  Codes change all of the time and unless it’s a clear safety issue, it’s usually best to stick with actual repairs.  Items at the end of their service life really depend on the item, the cost and how extensive the rest of the repair list.  We’ve found that asking for everything usually ends with the seller dismissing any repairs….even the reasonable ones. Home inspections Keith Kyle is a top producing realtor and Torrance real estate specialist with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty in the South Bay.  Contact Keith for more information on how the home inspection and escrow process works in Torrance real estate.

Great 3 Bedroom Plaza Del Amo Townhome for Sale

2160 Plaza Del Amo # 165, Torrance 905012160 Plaza Del Amo copy

**Update** This home has sold.  See all of the current homes, townhomes and condos for sale in the communities of Plaza Del Amo.   Just in time for summer, this beautiful and spacious townhome located in one of Torrance’s great neighborhoods offers numerous upgrades in the peaceful Park Plaza community.  This two level townhome offers an ideal layout with all 3 bedrooms upstairs and all living areas on the first floor.  The first floor offers a beautiful kitchen and breakfast nook overlooking one of the multiple patios and decks.   The dining room and living room sit just off of the kitchen and offer solid hardwood walnut floors and a custom-built fireplace and direct access to the patio making it ideal for entertaining and indoor-outdoor living.  Upstairs the master suite features vaulted ceilings, a ceiling fan and a balcony looking out over the treetops. The two other bedrooms are bright and spacious making for an ideal floorplan.   Detached separate 2 car garage steps away.  Park plaza offers a gated entry, lushly landscaped open space, pool,spa and club house. This is a wonderful property in a tranquil setting, and resides in the award winning Torrance Unified School District.


Contact listing agent Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International for more information.

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BED / BATH: 3/ 1 1/2
SQFT(src): 1,578 (A)
GARAGE: 2
YEAR BLT(src): 1979 (ASR)
SUB TYPE: TWNHS (A)
APN: 7359007046

 

80 Home Sales in Torrance CA for February

By Keith Kyle

With a shortened month, Torrance CA saw 80 homes sell in February 2015.  There was only one sale over $1,000,000 and the median home price for the month was $547,000.  See below for February’s home sales.

MLS Type Address  Price  Bed/Bath Sq Feet
SB15006037 SFR/D 19603 Mildred AV  $1,103,000 4/2,1,0,0 2111/P
14749597 CONDO 1229 223RD ST #111  $ 175,000 2/2,0,0,0 935
OC14253367 CONDO/A 23314 Sesame ST #A  $ 180,000 1/1,0,0,0 639/A
PW14225014 CONDO/A 1444 227th ST #24  $ 229,000 2/1,0,1,0 951/A
PW14235448 CONDO/A 806 Coriander DR #G  $ 230,000 2/2,0,0,0 864/AP
OC14215899 CONDO/A 1129 Sepulveda BL #M102  $ 250,000 2/1,0,0,0 796/A
SB14236883 CONDO/A 3030 Merrill DR #31  $ 295,000 1/1,0,0,0 870/A
14792761 SFR 1209 204TH ST  $ 309,000 2/1,0,0,0 576
SB14260692 COOP/A 3205 Merrill DR #24  $ 335,000 3/1,1,0,0 1500/S
SB14264078 COOP/A 3110 Merrill DR #63  $ 349,000 2/1,1,0,0 1350/E
SB15000850 SFR/D 22913 Alexandria AV  $ 351,000 3/2,0,0,0 995/A
SB14200657 COOP/A 3115 Merrill DR #38  $ 357,500 3/1,1,0,0 1514/S
SB15003781 CONDO/A 2603 Apple AV #103  $ 405,000 2/1,0,1,0 1064/A
PW14228328 SFR/D 1521 W 223rd ST  $ 410,000 2/2,0,0,0 1148/A
SB14205003 TWNHS/A 2517 Artesia BL #62  $ 415,000 2/2,0,1,0 1237/A
SB15004174 TWNHS/A 2419 Artesia BL #30  $ 420,000 2/1,1,1,0 1237/A
SB14233337 SFR/D 803 W 229th ST  $ 425,000 4/2,0,0,0 1302/A
SB14213025 SFR/D 1307 W 214th ST  $ 445,000 3/2,0,0,0 1280/A
SB14255374 SFR/D 4228 W 179th ST  $ 460,000 2/1,0,0,0 727/A
SB14246821 SFR/D 1157 Gian DR  $ 465,000 3/1,1,1,0 1763/A
SB14252047 TWNHS/A 3910 W 182nd ST #3  $ 471,500 2/3,0,0,0 1360/A
SB14260081 CONDO/A 21345 Hawthorne BL #308  $ 475,000 2/2,0,0,0 997/B
PV14190034 TWNHS/A 1609 W 224th ST #4  $ 475,000 3/2,0,1,0 2142/A
PV14257570 CONDO/A 5500 Torrance BL #C124  $ 490,000 3/2,0,0,0 1399/A
SB15014203 SFR/D 2092 Middlebrook RD  $ 491,000 3/1,1,0,0 880/E
PV15007902 CONDO/A 2563 Plaza Del Amo #209  $ 493,000 2/2,0,1,0 1165/A
DW14247498 SFR/D 4236 W 179th ST  $ 495,000 2/1,0,0,0 727/A
PV15026732 CONDO/A 2571 Plaza Del Amo #209  $ 499,900 2/2,0,1,0 1165/A
EV14238790 CONDO/A 2559 Plaza Del Amo #306  $ 505,000 2/2,0,0,0 1303/A
PW14263466 CONDO/A 2563 Plaza Del Amo #308  $ 505,000 2/2,0,0,0 1058/A
PV14238211 TWNHS/A 2700 Arlington AV #112  $ 511,600 3/2,0,1,0 1709/A
PV14221680 TWNHS/A 2716 Cabrillo (access on Border) AV  $ 518,000 2/2,0,1,0 1660/A
SB15001449 CONDO/A 2559 Plaza Del Amo #302  $ 525,000 2/2,0,0,0 1303/A
PW15001512 TWNHS/A 24001 Neece AV #2  $ 525,000 3/3,0,0,0 1539/A
SB15012498 TWNHS/A 2800 Plaza Del Amo #412  $ 529,000 2/2,0,1,0 1185/A
PV15024586 TWNHS/A 2971 Plaza Del Amo #231  $ 530,000 2/2,0,1,0 1186/A
SB15004175 CONDO/A 5500 Torrance BL #B215  $ 535,000 3/1,1,0,0 1270/A
SB15014696 TWNHS/A 2800 Plaza Del Amo #234  $ 535,000 2/2,0,1,0 1185/A
SB15003062 SFR/D 2719 166th PL  $ 542,000 3/2,0,0,0 1283/A
SB14252703 SFR/D 913 Lindencliff ST  $ 549,000 4/1,1,1,0 2493/A
SB14245508 TWNHS/A 2596 235th ST  $ 549,000 3/2,0,1,0 1687/A
SB14238832 SFR/D 4129 180th ST  $ 550,000 3/2,0,0,0 1201/A
SB14258715 SFR/D 1961 185th ST  $ 567,000 3/3,0,0,0 1661/A
PV14249618 TWNHS/D 1826 Torrance BL  $ 580,000 3/2,1,1,0 1814/A
TR14190641 SFR/D 3318 Artesia BL  $ 580,900 3/2,0,0,0 1657/S
15821817 SFR 19921 SALTEE AV  $ 591,000 3/1,0,0,0 1120
SB14262072 TWNHS/A 2648 Cabrillo AV  $ 605,000 3/2,0,1,0 1690/A
SB15006639 SFR/D 1542 Post AV  $ 610,000 3/3,0,0,0 2145/A
SB14264227 SFR/D 16702 Patronella AV  $ 619,000 3/2,0,0,0 1304/A
SB15006657 SFR/D 18008 Fonthill AV  $ 620,000 3/1,1,0,0 1539/A
SB14253058 SFR/D 4313 234th PL  $ 630,000 3/2,0,0,0 1539/A
SB15001060 SFR/D 3217 Opal ST  $ 630,000 3/1,0,0,0 1137/A
SB14234298 SFR/D 819 Cota AV  $ 630,000 2/2,0,0,0 869/S
PV14227587 TWNHS/A 2825 Plaza Del Amo #152  $ 633,000 3/3,0,0,0 2115/B
IN14202810 SFR/D 1317 Amapola AV  $ 635,000 3/1,0,1,0 1232/A
RS15010159 SFR/D 4134 177th ST  $ 645,000 3/1,1,0,0 1530/A
SB14172734 SFR/D 20813 Avis AV  $ 675,000 3/2,0,1,0 1514/A
SB15008223 SFR/D 1226 Teri AV  $ 680,000 3/1,1,0,0 1437/P
OC14253613 CONDO/A 1800 Oak ST #403  $ 680,000 3/3,0,0,0 2040/A
SB15008416 TWNHS/A 1800 Oak ST #510  $ 688,000 3/2,0,1,0 1950/A
SB14256859 SFR/D 4006 Merrill ST  $ 689,000 3/0,2,0,0 1230/A
OC14241562 SFR/D 22720 Fern AV  $ 690,000 3/2,0,0,0 1345/A
SB15001520 TWNHS/A 22527 Kent AV  $ 695,000 3/3,0,0,0 1876/A
AR14233945 SFR/D 2018 238th ST  $ 700,500 4/2,0,0,0 1836/A
SB15008915 SFR/D 20619 Annrita AV  $ 740,000 3/1,1,0,0 1188/A
SB14262626 SFR/D 5516 Greenmeadows ST  $ 779,000 3/2,0,0,0 1117/A
SB15009176 SFR/D 5013 Steveann ST  $ 790,000 3/1,1,0,0 1558/A
SR14241977 SFR/D 4038 179th ST  $ 800,000 5/1,1,1,0 2635/A
PV14204678 SFR/D 22708 Linda DR  $ 808,000 3/2,0,0,0 1064/A
SB14217510 SFR/D 2815 Sepulveda BL #27  $ 817,500 4/2,0,1,0 2354/A
SB14138988 SFR/D 4324 Highgrove AV  $ 820,000 3/1,0,1,0 1669/A
PV15014463 SFR/D 3029 Softwind WY  $ 849,000 4/3,0,0,0 2050/A
RS15013294 SFR/D 19609 Darien PL  $ 900,000 4/3,1,0,0 2016/A
SB15011172 SFR/D 4812 Sharynne LN  $ 920,000 2/1,0,0,0 924/A
15820357 SFR/D 4914 Paseo De Las Tortugas  $ 920,000 3/2,0,0,0 1900/A
SB14263716 SFR/D 2352 Santa Fe AV  $ 945,000 4/3,0,0,0 2832/A
15818997 CONDO 21345 HAWTHORNE #309  $ 495,000 2/2,0,0,0 910/A
SB14254351 TWNHS/A 1340 El Prado AV #39  $ 545,000 3/2,0,1,0 1311/A
SB14257361 SFR/D 18808 Cerise AV  $ 620,000 3/2,0,0,0 1556/A
SB15004566 TWNHS/A 2300 MAPLE AV #201  $ 641,000 3/2,1,0,0 1738/A

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