Sell Your Home in Los Angeles
Sell your home in Los Angeles, with confidence.
Lianna Danielyan helps homeowners price, prepare, market and close the sale of their home, from condominiums to luxury estates, with clear communication at every step.
Lianna Danielyan, REALTOR® · Equity Union · CA DRE #02142653
How selling a home in Los Angeles works
These are the steps most Los Angeles sales follow. The full guide, with sources, is here.
- 01
Review recent sales
A comparative market analysis (CMA) compares your home with similar nearby homes that recently sold. Lianna prepares it by hand, not with an automated estimate.
- 02
Prepare disclosures
California sellers complete the Transfer Disclosure Statement and order a Natural Hazard Disclosure report, plus other disclosures that depend on the property.
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Prepare and market the home
This can include repairs, cleaning, staging, photography and a listing on the MLS, which shares it with other brokers and syndicated sites.
- 04
Review offers
Offers differ in price, financing, deposit, contingency periods and closing date. You can accept, counter or reject.
- 05
Escrow
The buyer completes inspections, the appraisal and loan approval. Repair requests may be negotiated.
- 06
Closing costs
Seller costs commonly include brokerage compensation (negotiable), documentary transfer tax, escrow and title fees, and any agreed credits.
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Closing
The deed records, escrow pays off your loan and disburses your proceeds. California may require tax withholding on the sale (FTB Form 593).
Personal representation from pricing to closing
You work with Lianna directly, and she keeps you updated at every stage.
A hand-prepared CMA
A personal review of comparable sales and current competition near your home, so you can set a price with real data.
A preparation plan
Practical recommendations on repairs, cleaning, staging and photography to present your home well.
MLS listing and marketing
Your home is listed on the MLS through Equity Union, which shares it with other brokers and syndicated home search sites.
Showings by appointment
Showings scheduled around you, with discretion for clients who value privacy, including luxury homeowners.
Offer review and negotiation
Lianna compares each offer’s price, financing, deposit and contingencies with you and negotiates on your behalf.
Escrow to closing
She tracks the buyer’s contingency deadlines and works with escrow and title until the deed records.
Transfer taxes in Los Angeles
When a deed is recorded in Los Angeles, there are County and, inside the City of Los Angeles, City transfer taxes. Separate cities such as Beverly Hills, Burbank, Glendale, Calabasas and Hidden Hills have their own rules. Your escrow officer confirms the exact amount for a specific address.
Try your own price in the Los Angeles Mortgage & Transfer Tax Calculator.
| LA County documentary transfer tax | 0.11% |
|---|---|
| City of Los Angeles base transfer tax | 0.45% |
| Measure ULA, City of LA, above $5,400,000 | +4% |
| Measure ULA, City of LA, $10,900,000 or more | +5.5% |
| Brokerage compensation | Negotiable |
ULA thresholds apply to sales closing July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and only inside City of Los Angeles limits. Once a threshold is crossed, the rate applies to the full price. Sources: transfer tax rates, Measure ULA 2026-27.
Disclosures and tax rules to know
Transfer Disclosure Statement
Under Civil Code section 1102, the seller describes known conditions of the property. Related disclosures.
Natural Hazard Disclosure
Under Civil Code section 1103, the NHD reports whether the property is in official flood, fire, dam-failure, fault or seismic zones. What it covers.
Prop 19 for 55+ sellers
Homeowners 55 or older can transfer their property tax base to a replacement home anywhere in California, up to three times, within set rules. Prop 19 explained.
Read before you sell
Local market pages
Each area page has local facts, official links and a live search. Selling a luxury home? See luxury homes in Los Angeles.
Selling a home: common questions
How does Lianna decide on a list price?
Lianna prepares a comparative market analysis by hand, comparing your home with similar nearby homes that recently sold and with current competition. This site never shows an automated value. Request a market analysis.
What transfer taxes apply when I sell in Los Angeles?
LA County charges 0.11% ($1.10 per $1,000). Inside the City of Los Angeles, the base City tax is 0.45%, for 0.56% combined. Other cities have their own rules. Rates and sources.
Does Measure ULA apply to my sale?
Only if the property is inside City of Los Angeles limits and the price is above $5,400,000 (4%) or at $10,900,000 or more (5.5%), for sales closing July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The City’s ZIMAS map shows whether an address is in the City. Which areas pay ULA.
What disclosures do California sellers give buyers?
Most sellers complete the Transfer Disclosure Statement (Civil Code 1102) and provide a Natural Hazard Disclosure (Civil Code 1103), plus other disclosures depending on the property and its location. NHD guide.
Is the real estate commission set by law?
No. Commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable. Your listing agreement states the compensation in writing.
Will California withhold tax from my sale proceeds?
California may require withholding on a real estate sale. FTB Form 593 covers this, and some sellers qualify for an exemption. A tax professional can advise on your situation.
I’m 55 or older. Can I keep my property tax base if I move?
Under Prop 19, homeowners 55 or older can transfer the taxable value of their principal residence to a replacement home anywhere in California, within 2 years of the sale and up to three times. Prop 19 explained.
Answers are general information as of November 6, 2026, not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm details for a specific property with the linked source or a qualified professional.
What is your home worth today?
Share your address and timing. Lianna will review your property personally, prepare a comparative market analysis by hand and contact you to go over it. There is no automated estimate.
- Phone(818) 669-6245
- Emailrealtor@liannadanielyan.com
- OfficeEquity Union · 13400 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
- LicenseCalifornia DRE #02142653 · how to verify
Lianna Danielyan, REALTOR® · Equity Union · CA DRE #02142653 · 13400 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 · (818) 669-6245. Listing information is provided through Equity Union’s IDX/BoldTrail service, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be independently verified. Figures on this page are as of November 6, 2026, from the sources linked in each guide. Information on this page is general and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable. Equal Housing Opportunity.