Kathleen "kat" Becker Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Santa Monica, California

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Here is what working with Kathleen "Kat" Becker in Santa Monica typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in California.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Santa Monica area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Writing and negotiating offers

Pricing an offer from recent nearby sales and negotiating repairs, credits and timelines.

Getting to the closing table

Coordinating with the lender, title or escrow office and the other agent so nothing slips.

For home sellers

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Santa Monica home.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under California rules.

Typical costs on a Santa Monica home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $1,667,060. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $1.67M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$41,677–$50,012
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$33,341–$50,012
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$33,341–$83,353
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Santa Monica

Beverly Hills, CA6.4 mi · $3.67M El Segundo, CA8.2 mi · $1.72M Sherman Oaks, CA9.4 mi Encino, CA9.7 mi Hermosa Beach, CA12 mi · $2.26M Lawndale, CA12 mi · $775K Calabasas, CA13 mi · $1.69M Echo Park, CA14 mi

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in California?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Kathleen "Kat" Becker work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Kathleen "Kat" Becker handles dual agency or designated agency under California law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.