Zillow, Home Staging, & “Doing Your Homework”

Luxury Real Estate Talk

An insightful conversation with Jamie Tian, the number one top producing agent at Rodeo Realty’s Sunset Strip Office.
Rodeo Realty is a residential real estate firm that has more than 1,200 licensed agents and brokers and 12 offices throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
In this episode, Jamie and I discuss first steps for homeowners trying to sell, including tips for choosing an agent.
Should you trust Zillow reviews? What about Zillow’s estimated home valuations (Zestimates?) In our talk, we answer these questions and more.
With Jamie’s insight, you’ll learn about the impact of home staging, and a few tips for people that might be emotionally or financially hesitant to stage their home.
Stressing the importance of “doing your homework,” we also talk about interviewing your agent, choosing your neighborhood, and loan pre-approval.
Whether you’re a buyer or seller, Jamie knows what mistakes you might be making and how to avoid them.
***ABOUT THIS WEEK'S GUEST***
Jamie Tian was named as one of the top 1% of agents nationwide by Trulia and Zillow based on her client testimonials and sales volume and was featured in Top Agent Magazine. She was also recently awarded the distinction of "30 Under 30" by the National Association of REALTORS and "A-List Top Producer" by the Asian Real Estate Association of America.
Jamie specializes in properties throughout Los Angeles, including Bel Air, Beverly Hills, DTLA, Hollywood Hills, West Hollywood, West LA, Westwood, and the Sunset Strip. She takes pride in her discretion while providing the finest service to clients—ranging from first-time homebuyers to A-list celebrities.
While studying Environmental Science and Environmental Systems and Society at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Jamie's passion for local real estate and sustainable architecture led her to enter the real estate market.
Jamie is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and is a member of the Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of REALTORS, California Association of REALTORS, as well as the National Association of REALTORS.
An active member of the community, Jamie led and organized the "Sage Hill Conservation Project" to preserve the last remaining patch of wildlife in the community of Westwood on Sunset Blvd and Bellagio Dr. in the northwest corner of UCLA's campus.
***GET IN TOUCH WITH JAMIE***
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Website: JamieTian.com
Instagram: @JamieTian
***ABOUT THE SHOW***
Welcome to Luxury Real Estate Talk, where you get expert advice on buying and selling Luxury Real Estate.
Learn from the best and brightest real estate agents, brokers, and other professionals, as they share real-life stories about the art and business of listing, marketing, selling, and buying high-end homes.
Through casual but insightful conversations, the Talk’s host Rob Jensen will help you master your understanding of the luxury real estate market.
Rob is the President and Owner/Broker of the Rob Jensen Company, which specializes in working with buyers and sellers in guard gated communities in Summerlin, Las Vegas, and Henderson, Nevada.
Rob's 15+ years of local industry expertise have made him a sought after real estate expert source with the media. He’s served as a guest commentator for numerous national broadcast television networks including MSNBC and BRAVO. He has also provided content and commentary to The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, BusinessWeek.com, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Real Estate Executive magazine, Growing Wealth magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, among others. Additionally, Rob has penned a recurring monthly real estate column for the Las Vegas Business Press.