Proper Real Estate Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Long Beach, California

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Here is what working with Proper Real Estate in Long Beach typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Long Beach and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Showings in Long Beach

Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

For home sellers

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Long Beach area comparables.

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under California rules.

Typical costs on a Long Beach home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $850,917. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $851K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$21,273–$25,528
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$17,018–$25,528
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$17,018–$42,546
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Long Beach

Cerritos, CA9.5 mi · $1.09M Rolling Hills Estates, CA9.8 mi · $1.86M Torrance, CA9.9 mi · $1.1M Rancho Palos Verdes, CA12 mi · $1.79M Palos Verdes Estates, CA12 mi · $2.71M Downey, CA12 mi · $879K Lawndale, CA13 mi · $775K Huntington Beach, CA13 mi · $1.35M

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in California?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Proper Real Estate work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Proper Real Estate handles dual agency or designated agency under California law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.