{"id":65,"date":"2026-10-20T16:49:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lilybayatrealtor.com\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2026-10-20T16:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:49:32","slug":"how-i-sold-a-woodland-hills-home-south-of-the-blvd-in-2-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lilybayatrealtor.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/20\/how-i-sold-a-woodland-hills-home-south-of-the-blvd-in-2-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"How I Sold a Woodland Hills Home South of the BLVD in 2 Weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Worried your Woodland Hills house will sit on the market for months? I get it \u2014 sellers want a fast, clean sale without giving away value. I just closed my listing south of the BLVD in Woodland Hills in two weeks, and I want to share the precise steps that made that happen so you can use them too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What I did that moved it in 14 days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price with purpose. We opened with a price positioned to generate traffic and showings in the first 7\u201310 days. That doesn\u2019t mean underpricing blindly \u2014 it means setting a number that\u2019s competitive against comparable active listings and reflects recent sales. To give context: the median sale price in Woodland Hills for 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-30 was $1,175,000. That quarter (2026-07-01 to 2026-09-30) the median sale price in Woodland Hills was $1,215,659 and the median list price was $1,266,625, and 199 homes sold during that same quarter. Those figures helped us choose a price that invited multiple showings right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional photos and a clear floor-plan. I booked a photographer who specializes in Woodland Hills homes \u2014 we captured a strong exterior hero shot, bright interior daytime images, and a twilight shot for the listing card. I also included a simple floor plan so buyers could quickly see the layout online; that reduces wasted showings and speeds decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staging for flow, not trends. We staged rooms to highlight the best use of space and maximize perceived size and light: de-clutter, neutral accents, and clear traffic paths. I recommend homeowners handle small fixes (fresh paint touch-ups, new lightbulbs) before deciding on professional staging; those low-cost updates often pay off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Targeted marketing. Beyond MLS, I promoted the listing to local agents who sell in Woodland Hills south of the BLVD, ran a focused social ad to drive local traffic, and sent a short video tour to my buyer network. That concentrated outreach brought the right buyer to the first open house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Show-ready, always. We prepared a short \u201cshowing cheat sheet\u201d for the sellers: quick cleaning checklist, pet arrangements, and keys to lockup. Being ready for back-to-back showings in a high-interest window makes a huge difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Negotiation and timing. When offers came in, we compared them not just on price but on net proceeds, contingencies, and timing. That allowed us to accept a strong offer that closed in two weeks without unnecessary concessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick checklist if you want similar results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pull recent comparable sales for your block and price to attract early demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule a pro photographer and create a one-minute video tour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do small, visible repairs and a light declutter \u2014 consider a quick pre-listing clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agree on flexible showing times for the first 10 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare a short, clear disclosure packet to reduce friction for buyers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re curious where your Woodland Hills property fits against the local numbers \u2014 for example, those median figures for 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-30 and 2026-07-01 to 2026-09-30 \u2014 I\u2019m happy to run a tailored, no-pressure analysis for your address. Send me a quick note and I\u2019ll walk you through what buyers in our area are responding to and how we\u2019d position your home to sell quickly and for a strong result.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Worried your Woodland Hills house will sit on the market for months? I get it \u2014 sellers want a fast, clean sale without giving away value. 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