Sell for

Top-Dollar

Selling for top dollar takes more than a listing — it takes strategy, standout presentation, and precise execution. Gary pairs nearly 20 years of local expertise with proven marketing systems to maximize your exposure, your offers, and your net proceeds.

Home selling

Made simple

Every home gets a tailored plan built on a standout presentation and maximum exposure to qualified buyers. Because Gary’s media and marketing team are fully in-house, he cuts out costly vendors and pass the savings on to you through commission and fee discounts.

Gary will even help you get market-ready with minor repairs and prep work handled for you. And if a traditional sale isn't right for your situation, he has cash investors who can close often in just a few days.

Throughout the process, you can expect clear updates, sharp negotiation, and a calm, organized process from first call through beyond closing.

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$435,000 above 

List Price

"I can personally attest to Gary’s excellence as a realtor. The transaction went smooth and Gary continues to assist our family greatly. He tends to go above and beyond the normal duties of a realtor. Gary is a humble, honest realtor who can guide you through your home purchase or sale. It’s very helpful in my opinion to have a realtor like Gary who you can talk with and know that he will be responsive to all your questions and needs. My entire family appreciates his work very much! A very good natured person!"

X.S.

★★★★★

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5540 E Napoleon Avenue, Oak Park

5540 E Napoleon Avenue, Oak Park

Sold $2,730,000 · April 2021 

119.0% of $2,295,000 List Price · $435,000 Over Asking 

6 Active Days on Market · Represented Both Sides

Multiple offers at 

$3.265 Million

"Gary has been my go to realtor for over 12 years, including 50+ transactions. As professional investors, we depend on getting the most out of every sale, and the agent we chose makes a big difference. Gary is responsive, direct and hands on through every step of the process. His marketing skills almost always generate multiple offers, and we trust his negotiation skills to net the best price. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Gary Jacobs!"

Noga L.

★★★★★

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19316 Palomar Place, Tarzana

19316 Palomar Place, Tarzana

Sold $3,265,000 · March 2022 

105.3% of $3,100,000 List Price · $165,000 Over Asking 

10 Active Days on Market · Represented the Seller

Three days to 

$222,000 Over

Gary represented the buyer of this Westlake Village home in September 2021, when it closed quietly at its $1,549,000 asking price. Six months later, with a short list of targeted updates and a completely different launch strategy, the same house drew 18 offers in three days and closed at $1,820,000 — all cash, no contingencies.

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4500 Knightsgate Road, Westlake Village

4500 Knightsgate Road, Westlake Village

Sold $1,820,000 · March 2022 

113.9% of $1,598,000 List Price · $222,000 Over Asking 

3 Active Days on Market · Represented Both Sides

Same playbook, 

Every Price Point

The approach is not reserved for luxury listings. This Canoga Park home was prepared, photographed and launched with the same discipline — and its owner put it plainly: “His pictures of the property were so artistic I couldn’t believe how great my house looked. The house was ready and listed and SOLD IN A WEEK.” It closed $125,000 over asking.

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22234 Marlin Place, Canoga Park

22234 Marlin Place, Canoga Park

Sold $940,000 · April 2021 

115.3% of $815,000 List Price · $125,000 Over Asking 

5 Active Days on Market · Represented the Seller

Nine days to 

$283,250 Over

A 1928 Westwood classic came to market at $1,895,000. Nine active days later it closed at $2,178,250 — $283,250 above asking, or 114.9% of list. Pricing to the true ceiling of the block and giving the launch a short, well-marketed run is what created the competition.

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1322 Warner Avenue, Los Angeles

1322 Warner Avenue, Los Angeles

Sold $2,178,250 · November 2015 

114.9% of $1,895,000 List Price · $283,250 Over Asking 

9 Active Days on Market · Represented the Seller

Ten days, then 

109% of List

Listed at $1,595,000, this Westlake Village home closed ten active days later at $1,738,500 — $143,500 above asking. The preparation, the photography and a tightly timed launch did the work long before the first showing.

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4067 Crestview Circle, Westlake Village

4067 Crestview Circle, Westlake Village

Sold $1,738,500 · June 2019 

109.0% of $1,595,000 List Price · $143,500 Over Asking 

10 Active Days on Market · Represented the Seller

Five days and 

$46,000 Over

Oak Park at a different price point, same process. Listed at $842,000 and closed five active days later at $888,000 — 105.5% of list. Every seller gets the identical preparation, photography and launch, whatever the number on the sign.

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1081 Thistlegate Road, Oak Park

1081 Thistlegate Road, Oak Park

Sold $888,000 · May 2024 

105.5% of $842,000 List Price · $46,000 Over Asking 

5 Active Days on Market · Represented the Seller

Full-service

Selling Experience

Gary will work tirelessly to ensure that your property sells quickly and at the best possible price. He is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support throughout the entire selling process, and he will be there for you every step of the way.

Pre-Listing Preparation

Strategic preparation, Staging and Minor repairs handled for you so your home shows its absolute best.

Professional Media Package

Stunning Photography, Cinematic Video, Immersive Matterport 3D Virtual Tour, and 3D Floor Plan Renderings — the same media used on multi-million dollar estates is put to work on all price points.

Pricing Strategy

Data-driven market analysis and proven market read experience that prices your home to attract offers, not chase them.

Pre-Listing Marketing

Gary builds anticipation early, teasing your home to his network and buyer pool before it hits the market.

Multi-Channel Launch

MLS, syndication, social advertising, and targeted outreach put your home in front of the right buyers.

Showings & Open Houses

Coordinated private tours and polished open houses that keep qualified buyers engaged and moving.

Offer Negotiation Strategy

Sharp, experienced negotiation that protects your interests and drives the strongest possible terms.

Navigating Disclosures & Inspections

Gary guides you through disclosures and inspections clearly, keeping the deal on track and stress-free.

Escrow & Close

Gary manages the timeline, contingencies, and paperwork through closing so your sale finishes on schedule.

Why Gary's Clients Net More

The Marketing. Every Listing. No Shortcuts.

Magazine-quality photography
Magazine-Quality Photography
Aerial photography
Aerial Photography
Cinematic video
Cinematic Video
Matterport 3D virtual tour
Explore in 3D ⟳
Matterport 3D Virtual Tour
3D floor plan renderings
3D Floor Plan Renderings
Site plan
Site Plan
Social marketing video
Social Marketing Video
Why Gary's Clients Net More

The Marketing. Every Listing. No Shortcuts.

How Gary’s clients stress less

One shared timeline, from the first conversation to keys in hand.

Every client gets a private transaction timeline that you, Gary & Lisa, escrow and title all work from. Every step is laid out in order with dates, deadlines sync to your calendar, documents are signed from your phone and stored in one secure place.

Your transaction timeline · 1234 Sample DrSample timeline
1234 Sample DrWestlake Village, CA 91361
Gary & Lisa JacobsListing agents
18 days until closing
Next up: loan & appraisal contingency · Wed, Apr 8
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Timeline15 steps · every date shared
  1. 2Mon
    Initial meetingMon, Mar 2 · 4:00 PM · pricing & plan
  2. 4Wed
    Home preparationWed, Mar 4 · walk-through & prep list
  3. 5Thu
    Painter & handyman set upThu, Mar 5 · 9:00 AM
  4. 11Wed
    Photography, video & 3D captureWed, Mar 11 · 10:00 AM · Matterport 3D
  5. 13Fri
    Coming Soon statusFri, Mar 13 · MLS coming soon
  6. 17Tue
    Active on the marketTue, Mar 17 · listing goes live
  7. 18Wed
    Broker open houseWed, Mar 18 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  8. 22Sun
    Open houseSun, Mar 22 · 1:00 – 4:00 PM
  9. 25Wed
    Offer acceptedWed, Mar 25 · purchase agreement signed from your phone
  10. 28Sat
    Home inspectionSat, Mar 28 · 3 days after acceptance
  11. 8Wed
    Loan & appraisal contingencyWed, Apr 8 · 14 days after acceptance
  12. 24Fri
    Closing dayFri, Apr 24 · 30 days after acceptance · keys in hand
Service providers
  • GJ
    Gary JacobsListing agent
  • LJ
    Lisa JacobsMarketing & client care
  • ES
    Escrow officerEscrow
  • TI
    Title officerTitle
  • LN
    Buyer’s lenderLoan & appraisal
  • HI
    Home inspectorInspection
Shared documents
  • Listing agreementSigned · Mar 2
  • Seller disclosuresSigned · Mar 12
  • Purchase agreementSigned · Mar 25
  • Home inspection reportShared · Mar 29
  • Appraisal reportShared · Apr 4
March
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Broker open house
Wed, Mar 18 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Private showings
Fri, Mar 20 · 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Open house
Sun, Mar 22 · 1:00 – 4:00 PM
✓ 3 dates synced from your timeline
Your transaction timeline · 1234 Sample DrSample timeline
Residential Purchase Agreement.pdf1 / 16
Residential Purchase Agreementand joint escrow instructions
Property1234 Sample Dr, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Close of escrow30 days after acceptance · Fri, Apr 24
SignedSeller signatureSigned ✓ Mar 25
Deposit3% of purchase price · within 3 business days
ContingenciesInspection 7 days · Loan & appraisal 14 days
SignedBuyer signature
Purchase agreement signedShared with escrow & title
1234 Sample Dr — Transaction FileShared with you
Inspections & Quotesfolder
Purchase Agreement.pdfsigned
Seller Disclosures.pdfsigned
NHD Report.pdfshared
Home Inspection Report.pdfshared
Escrow Amendment.pdfsigned
Homeowners Guide.pdfshared
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  1. The timeline

    Every step, mapped.

    From your preparation schedule through showings and open houses to inspections, disclosures, contingencies and closing day — laid out in order, with dates.

  2. Your calendar

    Key dates on your calendar.

    Deadlines sync straight to your phone, so nothing sneaks up on you.

  3. Digital signing

    Sign from anywhere.

    DocuSign digital signing means no printing and no racing across town — review and sign from your phone, wherever you are.

  4. One secure place

    Every document, safe and stored.

    Your disclosures, reports and contracts, organized in one secure digital place — easy to find today, and years from now.

  5. Always reachable

    A patient guide, always a call or text away.

    Gary is available by call or text for questions and updates at every step — including proactive updates after showings, so you’re never left wondering.

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Gary Is

Here for you

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Gary and his team will work closely with you to develop a customized marketing plan that is designed to attract the right buyers and maximize the value of your property.

They use a variety of proven marketing strategies to ensure that your property receives maximum exposure to potential buyers. From online listings to social media advertising, they leverage the latest technologies to help you reach a wide audience and generate interest in your property.

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Expertise in the

Local Market

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Pricing your home correctly is an essential task in today's real estate market. Gary diligently keeps up with market trends to ensure he stays informed about the rapidly changing conditions. Drawing upon his extensive experience, local knowledge, and abundant data resources, he will collaborate with you to devise a pricing strategy that optimizes the value of your home. Additionally, he will create a customized marketing plan tailored to your property, providing guidance on matters such as the potential benefits of hosting an open house.

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In the Words of Gary’s Clients

Success Stories

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"Gary was very knowledgeable and professional. We live out of town and had to sell my mother's condo. Since we couldn't always be there to let in painters or movers, Gary made himself available to take care of these things. We interviewed a few other …
Susie K.
Los Angeles
"We brought Gary and Lisa in early to determine what was needed to get the house ready for top dollar in the area we were in. We had already remodeled the interior. He made recommendations, put us in contact with contractors, and we ended up selling f…
Joe M.
Moorpark
"If you are looking to buy or sell a house, Gary is your guy. Gary has a great pulse of the housing market trends, especially in the Conejo Valley area which is where we were looking to buy a home. From the start, Gary sent us a link to create an acco…
Anna W.
Westlake Village
"We were first time home buyers and unfamiliar with the Westlake/Thousand Oaks area. A family friend recommended Gary and we couldn't have been happier with our decision to use him to purchase our first home. Gary went with us to look at homes for sev…
Joel G.
Thousand Oaks
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The next step?

Whether you are thinking about buying, selling, or just exploring your options, Gary Jacobs and his team are here to provide clear guidance and trusted local expertise across Los Angeles and Ventura County.

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