Case Study: Rosewood Ave — Strategic Prep and Transparent Disclosures Drive an All-Cash Close
A initial fallback in escrow doesn't mean a listing has lost its value—it means it needs a sharper strategy. At 3628 Rosewood Ave, our seller originally tested the off-market waters on TAN (Top Agent Network) and entered escrow at $2.2M, but the transaction fell through while the home was un-prepped and occupied. Knowing the true potential of the Mar Vista property, Pardee Properties stepped in once the client moved out, executing targeted prep, painting, landscaping, and professional staging. When we hit the public market, our transparent upfront disclosure strategy and disciplined offer deadline generated multiple offers, ultimately landing an all-cash, fast-close buyer.
Property Detail Context
| Property | 3628 Rosewood Ave in Mar Vista |
| Sold Price | $1,900,000 |
| Strategy | Relaunched on the open market with a set offer deadline and proactive upfront inspection disclosures to build trust and eliminate negotiation friction |
| Presentation | Comprehensive Pardee Prep featuring interior/exterior paint, lush fresh landscaping, and tailored staging that transformed the vacant home into a move-in-ready sanctuary |
| Outcome | Multiple offers, a strategic seller counter, and a swift, all-cash short-close transaction in 20 days on market |
Challenge
The journey at Rosewood Ave presented two distinct hurdles. First, the property spent its off-market phase occupied and un-staged, yielding an offer structure that left the seller hesitant and an eventual deal fallback. Second, when bringing a home to the public market after a private deal collapses, incoming buyers are naturally skeptical.
The team needed to completely refresh the home's visual presentation while proactively handling previous inspection reports to prevent buyer hesitation from stalling a public launch.
Solution
Pardee Properties took control of the listing's narrative through a two-step reset:
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Full Pardee Prep: Once the home was vacant, our team executed strategic interior/exterior painting, elevated lush landscaping, and high-end professional staging to transform the home into a turnkey, modern retreat.
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Upfront Transparency & Strategic Pricing: We listed the home on the open market at $1,995,000, set a firm offer deadline to create competitive urgency, and proactively disclosed all previous inspection reports upfront.
By eliminating inspection surprises before offers came in, we negotiated a seller multiple counter that successfully yielded a rock-solid, all-cash offer with a short closing timeline.
Results
The public launch created immediate momentum, capturing multiple offers within days.
Through targeted negotiation, the seller accepted a premium, all-cash offer with a quick close, wrapping up escrow in just 20 days on market at a finalized sale price of $1,900,000.
I give my strongest recommendation to Tami Pardee and her team at Pardee (Properties). They are highly professional, efficient, and collaborative—and they exceeded our expectations at every stage. Their negotiation skills were outstanding, ultimately securing top dollar for our home. We were managing the sale of an inherited property located more than 500 miles away, and the home required significant preparation. The Pardee (Properties) team moved quickly and decisively, coordinating every detail to position the property for maximum value. They brought in a trusted network of skilled professionals—including painters, plumbers, handymen, landscapers, and staging experts—and managed the entire process seamlessly. Thanks to their expertise and execution, the home was sold in less than two months. What truly distinguishes this team is their strategic approach and deep knowledge of the market. They are exceptional communicators—proactive, transparent, and highly organized—keeping us fully informed while making it easy for us to participate in key decisions from a distance. Their attention to detail was evident throughout every phase of the transaction, and their coordination with the escrow company helped streamline and expedite the closing process. Simply put, Tami Pardee and her team deliver results. We recommend Pardee (Properties) without hesitation—and only wish we had more homes for them to sell.
- Seller Review via Zillow
