EXCELLENT Based on 15 reviews Denise Morris2025-01-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have done numerous transactions with Shoket Properties. Each time our expectations have been met resulting in seamless transactions! Their communication is on point which is key when going thru the stress of a real estate transaction. Highly recommend Jeff and Irina Shoket! Enih Phillips2024-03-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were incredibly pleased with the service we received from Shoket Properties, Jeff, and Irina when selling our condo in Westlake Village. We cannot speak highly enough of their exceptional service and expertise throughout the process. We recommend Shoket Properties for anyone trying to buy or sell their home. Mimi Hersh2023-12-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Choosing Irina and Jeff as my realtors was one of the best decisions I ever made. They were both supportive, caring and knowledgeable, in helping me sell my home and purchase another. Buying and selling at the same time is a stressful process, and they did everything they could to make things proceed smoothly and alleviate my stress. Irina and Jeff were both very efficient in dealing with the paperwork and meeting all the deadlines in a timely manner so that it was smooth sailing for both transactions. I couldn't have asked for a more dedicated duo and highly recommend them to anyone Buying or Selling. Richard Rome2023-11-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the pleasure of working with Jeff and Irina Shoket when they helped sell my partner's home in Calabasas. From the initial consultation to the final closing, Jeff and Irina displayed a level of professionalism and expertise that left us thoroughly impressed. Their dedication to ensuring a seamless and successful home sale was truly exceptional. Throughout the entire process, Jeff and Irina were highly responsive to our needs and concerns. They took the time to understand our unique situation and provided tailored solutions to meet our goals. Their guidance on preparing the property for listing, from staging to minor renovations, was invaluable in maximizing the home's appeal and market value. What stood out most was their marketing strategy. Jeff and Irina's creative approach set our listing apart from others. They leveraged cutting-edge digital marketing techniques, highlighting the property's best features through high-quality photos and videos, and effectively promoted it on various platforms. The result was a significant increase in the number of interested buyers. Jeff and Irina's negotiation skills were also commendable. They expertly navigated through offers and counteroffers, ensuring that we achieved the best possible sale price. Their professionalism and knowledge of the local real estate market were evident during this critical phase of the transaction. In addition to their professionalism, what truly sets Jeff and Irina apart is their personal touch. They maintained clear communication throughout the process, keeping us well-informed at all times. It felt like we were their top priority, and they were genuinely invested in our success. Selling a home can be a stressful and complex endeavor, but Jeff and Irina Shoket made the experience remarkably smooth and successful. Their dedication, industry knowledge, and personalized approach left a lasting impression on us. I wholeheartedly recommend Jeff and Irina to anyone looking for top-tier real estate professionals in the Calabasas area. Mukund Halthore2023-10-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I have been working with Irina and Jeff for over 15 years. They have helped us to rent initially and Buy our home. Irina very patiently showed many wonderful properties to our liking, in the areas we preferred and within our budget. Helped us through the process from start to finish. I have recommended them to my friends and family and everyone is extremely happy with their services. I will be using them if I need to buy or sell! Suzanna2023-10-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dear Irina and Jeff! We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional help during our real estate ventures in Thousand Oaks over the past several years. Selling our property there was far from straightforward. However, it was your expert guidance that not only ensured a successful sale but also transformed what seemed like adversity into triumph. Your extensive knowledge and unwavering dedication were truly remarkable. Your commitment to our success didn’t waver, regardless of the obstacles that arose. Having known you both for nearly nine years and having engaged your services for more than one real estate transactions, we can confidently say that you’ve consistently exceeded our expectations. We are delighted to provide this review to support your online presence. For anyone in Thousand Oaks seeking real estate services, your expertise and personalized approach are a cut above the rest. Ira and Jeff, we are eager to endorse your services and contribute to your growing online community. Wishing you continued success and an abundance of satisfied clients in the future. pauline boyle2023-10-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I met Irina and Jeff many years ago and they helped me sell a couple properties as well as assisted in leasing my properties. What I have always liked about them is their quick responsiveness, professionalism, and their ability to complete a transaction in a timely manner. I will continue to use them for all my future real estate transactions. Thank you Irina and Jeff! … you both are awesome!! Joel Freedenberg2023-10-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Over the past decade +, I have worked with Shoket Properties (Irina & Jeff) on 6 separate transactions as both a buyer and seller. Every experience has been outstanding. Irina and Jeff work as a husband / wife team. Working with Irina and Jeff is a rare opportunity to truly get two highly experienced and very capable real estate professionals for the price of one (if anyone else makes this claim, ask what role each plays to determine if they are both engaged. Ask if one or both have another full-time job. In this case, they are both 100% dedicated to the client). Irina is most often the agent who will show you properties or show your property. Jeff is most often the one who is doing the footwork behind the scenes (although both are very good at either set of responsibilities). When we were selling properties, Jeff spent hours thoughtfully taking professional photos/processing and creating compelling listings and email marketing. When we were sellers, we were beyond happy with the results. As a seller, they always worked hard to find us the best deal. They were not pushy about accepting offers that didn’t make sense. In fact, we were always impressed at their confidence in selling the property. When they are the listing agent, they are very hard workers. They will get a property listed quickly and run open houses over and over again to drive traffic. They are very good at selling homes. As a buyer, we were always impressed with their patience. This is not the kind of real estate group that tries to push you into making a purchase simply to close a transaction. Irina and Jeff are big picture professionals who want their clients to be happy for the long term. They take the time to really understand the wants and needs of the buyer and work hard to find a match. Another area that sets them apart from most real estate agents is that they have a broker’s license. This means that they are more knowledgeable than most real estate agents. This is a huge advantage to you as a client. Whether buying or selling, we also have found them to be outstanding strategists. I never want to pay too much or sell for too little. Irina & Jeff are adept at figuring out the best approach to negotiating offers. Finally, Irina and Jeff are great people. They are incredibly honest and operate with ethics beyond reproach. I couldn’t be more satisfied from my experiences with Shoket Properties and I highly recommend. Czr C2023-10-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Attention to detail. Great patience and valuable professional insight. Sincerely dedicated to helping you find the property you are looking for. Second time we go with this team and will do it a third time if and when that point arrives. Andrei Nikitin2023-10-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a client of Jeff and Irina Shoket for over 15 years. They represented me on purchase and sale of both of my houses – in Thousand Oaks and Oxnard. I can describe their service as impeccable and their dedication to their clients as extraordinary. I felt their help every step of the way through the entire process of buying a house. They listened carefully to my needs and helped me define my desired house parameters, area and price range. Jeff then searched the listings and arranged houses for us to see in the geographic area from Pasadena in the East to Oxnard in the West. Irina showed me available listings and took the time needed to discuss all the pros and cons of each. When we narrowed down the list, she suggested (well, insisted) that I take a second look at one house in Thousand Oaks that was not my first choice (actually, it was my third). I did, and the three of us discussed this property at length. The more we talked the more I saw its advantages that I had failed to see at our first visit. Long story short, this was the house I chose. Every year I lived in it I became more convinced it was the best option for me – location, commute, space, quality, price, appreciation value, everything. And I was forever grateful to Jeff and Irina for the patience and wisdom in letting me see its value. I wouldn’t have had that house without them. I wouldn’t have bought my second house in Oxnard without them, either. My needs changed at that time because of a new job location, and they helped me pinpoint the area pretty quickly. Locating a suitable option proved harder, as the area was pricey. All listing I liked were out of my range. After Irina showed me another listing we disqualified, she suggested we take a look at the new development across the street. They had one last house available within my price range -- with a waiting list. Irina begged them to put my name on it - I was third. Irina expertly managed the relationship with the sales staff, and soon I was at the top of the list. She and Jeff held my hand through the whirlwind of events and paperwork, as we had to act fast to submit all the documents. I felt I had a team of master negotiators at my side, especially after Irina negotiated a price drop because of a construction delay. I wholeheartedly recommend Shoket Properties Real Estate Services to you. Their ability to find the best option for their client comes from their intimate knowledge of the market, and the personal relationships they build with their clients. I can’t think of going to anyone else for my future real estate needs.
Avoid pitfalls when negotiating a real estate contract. At Shoket Properties, we know that small contract details can lead to big consequences if overlooked. From contingencies to timelines, inspections to repairs, we ensure every term is in your best interest. Our deep market knowledge and negotiation expertise help you avoid costly mistakes and keep the deal on track. Contact us today for a free buyer consultation at (805) 796-6482..!
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The negotiation phase of the transaction process is different than any other part of the transaction. Here are a few things to keep in mind when negotiating:
It might seem unbelievable, but more than a few buyers have torpedoed their own transactions by revealing crucial facts to the seller or seller’s agent, such as how desperate they are to buy the home, or how much they would be willing to pay for the home. Discuss strategy and pricing only with your immediate family and your personal Realtor .
Years of experience (and a large body of research) have proven that likable people enjoy lower closing prices, have easier transactions, and secure more favorable terms than people who are unpleasant during negotiations. Sellers are more likely to give in on important sticking points if they like the person on the other side. Be friendly and positive whenever you are talking with the sellers, the neighbors, the seller’s real estate agent, or anyone else directly or indirectly related to the transaction.
When a counteroffer comes in, it’s natural to have an immediate emotional reaction–positive or negative. For instance, you may be so overjoyed by the price of a counteroffer, that you immediately decide to accept it–failing to realize that there are terms that make the deal completely unworkable. As your Realtors we take the time to collect all of the facts before we craft our response to any offer or counteroffer.
Ultimately, everyone involved in the negotiation wants the same thing–for you to buy this home. Obviously, we should still insist on a fair price and favorable terms, but we need to be careful not to get so bogged down in the details that we forget the big picture.
After you find that special home, it is time to make an offer. While it is important to find the right home, it is also important not to pay over market value.
To determine approximate market value, we look at recent sales in the same neighborhood and, if possible, the same model. We compare condition, location, and amenities with the subject property (the home whose value you are trying to determine). This system of determining approximate value is known as the market comparison approach. This will give us an estimate of value.
Other things that we can do to assist in determining approximate value include reviewing current listings in the same tract and researching the tax rate, what the seller paid for the property, and the assessor’s current assessment of the property.
Once we have an estimated value, we will call the seller’s agent and ask for as much information as they can give us regarding the seller’s situation and expectations, current interest from other potential buyers, past offers, and his/her opinion of value.
Now it is time to strategize the offer. There are many theories on presenting offers. Each situation is different; hence, a custom strategy is required for each client.
The lender pre-qualification letter and a buyer profile should accompany the offer. We will prepare your buyer profile, which includes information that will acquaint the seller with you.
The purpose of these items is to give the seller a comfort level with your ability to qualify for the necessary loan, and to help the seller to feel secure with the person(s) who is going to buy the home. It thereby allows us to focus on the details of the offer.
After you make your offer, it is common for the seller to make a counteroffer. The counteroffer may be very close to your original offer, or it may vary wildly from your original terms. In either event, we should celebrate a counteroffer because it means that the seller is ready to negotiate.
At this point, you have three options:
Technically, there is no limit. Practically, preparing offers and counteroffers is time consuming and emotionally taxing, so an offer is rarely countered more than two or three times before the deal falls apart.
Most offers and counteroffers have expiration dates within a few days of the offer. However, there is rarely any tactical advantage to waiting, so we will try to respond as quickly as possible (within 24 hours).
Banks are notoriously slow at responding to offers and counteroffers. If we are making an offer on a bank-owned property, we may end up waiting several days or even weeks between offers and counteroffers.
Today’s Residential Purchase Agreement with addendum’s is more than ten pages. The purpose of the Residential Purchase Agreement is to detail the terms of the sale.
With the complexity of today’s Residential Purchase Agreement, most of the details are covered in the preprinted matter. The following is a list of some of the basic issues covered in the Residential Purchase Agreement:
Above are just a few of the areas covered in the Residential Purchase Agreement. After we receive an offer, we as your real estate agents, will detail all areas of the agreement.
We are passionate about helping people achieve the American Dream. We are passionate Realtors representing the Conejo Valley, Malibu and surrounding areas. We are about helping people maximize their investment potential. It is our passion as Realtors to show people the beautiful and unique communities that we serve.
as your Realtor, we begin by establishing clear criteria for what constitutes your dream home and what you are looking for in your real estate buying experience. Then, we will make it our mission to find you that dream home. We will advise you throughout the home buying process to help you find not only a great home, but also a great investment. When it comes time to negotiate the terms of your dream home, we will ensure that we package an attractive offer, respond quickly and decisively to counteroffers, and act aggressively to outmaneuver other buyers in multiple-offer situations. We will also ensure that we adhere to the highest ethical standards throughout the negotiation process.
We begin by learning about your unique situation. Taking into consideration your personal objectives, we will determine the pricing strategy and marketing plan for your real estate, that makes the most sense for you, your family, and your home. Then, we will devote ourselves to attracting qualified home buyers and advising you on how to best respond to evolving market conditions. As buyers begin to express interest and make offers, we will negotiate on your behalf to ensure you receive favorable closing terms and as much money as possible. Finally, we will ensure that your move is as comfortable and convenient as possible.
Our commitment to you as real estate professionals extends beyond the transaction period. You may depend on us for quality advice regarding your home or current market conditions before, during, and after your real estate transaction. As Conejo Valley and Malibu Realtors we have vast knowledge on the areas we represent. If you would like a free market evaluation at any time, contact us to set an appointment. We look forward to working with you! And remember — we love recommendations and referrals.
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Whether you’re buying or selling, we act as your advocate—protecting your investment and ensuring no detail is missed. Based in Thousand Oaks and serving all of West Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, we guide you through every stage of the contract process with clarity and confidence. Contact us today for a free buyer consultation at (805) 796-6482..!