Before & After: How I Sold This Hawthorne Home in 11 Days for 8% Over Asking

4930 W 141st St, Hawthorne — Sold August 2023

Some homes tell a story the second you walk in. Others need a little help translating their potential. This one? A bit of both — and that blend is exactly why the sale was such a success. Let’s take a look at how a thoughtfully prepared listing turned into an 11-day, 8%-over-asking success.

Before: A Good Home With Great Potential

4930 W 141st St was already a solid property the moment I walked through the door: a well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a welcoming layout, a generous kitchen, and a sweet neighborhood vibe in the highly sought-after Wiseburn school district.

But like most homes, it needed a few strategic touches to stand out in a competitive corner of Hawthorne:

What We Did Before Listing

Decluttered & refreshed: We created clean lines and open spaces so buyers could “feel” the home immediately.
Minor cosmetic tweaks: Nothing wild, just the kind of subtle improvements that give a home that “ahh, this feels good” moment.
Light staging: We removed heavier piece of furniture, and chose pieces that made rooms feel larger, brighter, and more livable.
Showcase-ready photos: Because in today’s world, your first showing happens online — and buyers click fast!

Not a renovation. Not a major overhaul. Just smart prep designed to let the home speak for itself.

After: 11 Days, Multiple Offers, and Sold for $1,080,000

We listed at $999,999, positioned strategically to build excitement without overreaching.

And it worked.

In less than two weeks, the home attracted strong traffic, buyers connected emotionally, and the offers rolled in. We closed at $1,080,000, about 8% over asking, in a neighborhood where homes don’t always move this quickly or this cleanly.

Why did it work?

The Winning Ingredients

A sharp listing price: Competitive enough to energize buyers, accounting for current comps, not wishful thinking.
Beautiful presentation: Stage it to appeal broadly (neutral, clean, welcoming). Buyers walked in and instantly imagined their lives here.
Neighborhood expertise: Marketing the Wiseburn district, community vibe, and location perks helped the right buyers find us fast.
Strong negotiation: When multiple offers come in, timing and finesse matter, and I make sure my sellers get every advantage.

Why This Matters (Especially If You’re Thinking of Selling)

Success like this isn’t about luck. It’s about strategy and knowing exactly what today’s buyers respond to.

Hawthorne, and the entire South Bay, attracts buyers who want convenience, community, and value. When a home tells the right story, buyers show up ready.

This sale is proof that:

Smart pricing beats wishful pricing.
Light preparation delivers heavy results.
The right local agent (hi!) can turn a great house into a standout listing.

Thinking of Selling Your Home Next?

If you’re planning to list, this is the kind of result I love creating. Whether your home needs staging, strategy, or just someone who knows how to read the market, or even just curious what your home might be worth — I’ve got you.