There's a lot of chaos and uncertainty in selling a home -- especially during a global pandemic -- and we are so grateful to have had Sara Skelton at our side. Her advice was terrific, and got us multiple offers within a week with no open houses allowed. We sold over asking price to lovely people. In addition to knowing the East LA, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Los Feliz areas intimately, Sara was also very aware of how much we do not know about the market in a crisis. We very much appreciated her drive to get the deal closed to make sure nothing would derail our sale. We had some excellent realtors to choose from and went with Sara because of her kindness and expertise. A pretty good combination! Highly recommended. read more

I cannot recommend Sara enough. I was on my way to see an adorable little house I knew would sell quickly and needed a realtor to help navigate a process I knew NOTHING about. Sara answered the phone on the first ring and walked me through every single step of the offer process. I instantly connected to her kindness, patience, and drive. Sara is one of the most dedicated, passionate professionals I've ever had the pleasure of working with. You can tell she loves what she does and she is extremely exceptional at it. My husband and I put in a competitive offer in on the house and were eventually outbid after the second round of bids (something Sara warned us might happen). Sara said due to its size and price, the house would most likely fall out of escrow, and sure enough, two days later, it did. Throughout the whole process, everything Sara predicted would happen happened. She was always a step ahead. At that point, thanks to Sara's gentle guidance, we'd become smarter buyers and were looking for a home that'd grow in equity. Within three months, we ended up with a beautiful craftsman in Boyle Heights that's twice the size of the original home and more affordable. The only way we could've gotten such an incredible house (in our price range) is with Sara's stealthy negotiation tactics and knowledge about the market. In short: WORK WITH SARA. You won't regret it. read more

I used to think most realtors were the same--they want your listing, then sit back, wait for offers, then trudge through the paperwork. We worked with a few realtors before, and while they were helpful never quite connected. I argued with one realtor that our house was worth more than what he wanted to sell it for; and that was when it hit me that selling my house for $20k more only meant a measly $600 more commission for him,... Then, we met Sara. She was honest, down to earth, enthusiastic, and professional. She revised her estimate after seeing that we had already made renovations, had some great ideas to improve, and soon produced a plan; we really felt she wanted top dollar for us. Of course, we gave her something to work with---she really seem to love our house as much as we did. What we thought could be problems with the house, she turned into advantages. Once we signed with her, she asked us for a timeline, and then she got to work. And, she got US to work. She got me to do in two weeks what could have taken two months. She told us what we could leave unfinished and what would make a difference. When it came time to have the house staged, she took our suggestions but relied on her veteran realtor's instincts to produce just a gorgeous home that made me want to keep it! After the first 24 hours of open house, my wife and I were nervous, while Sara insisted we will receive offers. And, we did. Within 72 hours, we received five offers, all above the asking price, during the holiday season! We ended up with seven offers, and accepted one that was 10% above the asking price, which was huge. She prequalified the offers through her terrific team, gave us precautions on what could go wrong, kept us informed, and escrow closed a month after listing. After we sold our house, my wife and I marveled how fast and painless it was. It was like we held our breath for a moment, blinked, and everything was done, like magic! If you live in the Northeast LA, and want someone who knows your market, call Sara. She is no ordinary realtor! read more

How often does one realtor leave a good review for another? Probably not often but I had to because working with Sara was such a dream. She repped the sellers and I repped the buyer and all was going great until we hit a "not so little" snag with a city report/ inspection. She was able to hold her sellers hand through the process and keep everyone on track in what could have been a very difficult situation. She's a real pro. She always clearly had her seller's best interest at heart but also saw both sides of the story as we worked through the difficulties with the house. I try so hard to make my real estate deals win/ win and Sara was an excellent partner in achieving that goal. Not only were we able to come to a fair and equitable solution to the issue that not only could everyone live with but they are all truly happy with the outcome. One of the reasons my client won the bidding war for the house was because he painted a beautiful portrait of the home for the sellers. My client is looking forward to presenting the painting to Sara's client and meeting them for the first time tomorrow after closing. Without Sara in the mix, I know this deal's outcome would have been very different, if it had even been able to happen at all. I am so grateful to her for remaining levelheaded and diligent throughout this process. I had never met or worked with Sara before this deal but I cannot wait to do another one with her. read more

I was a first time home buyer for a TIC property. Sara was familiar with how the TIC loan worked given how uncommon it was in Los Angeles. The nature of the process was unusually lengthy but I felt Sara was always responsive, professional and informative. On top of it all she had a really great personality which made the whole process less stressful. Get to know her on The LA Real Estate Podcast! read more

Sara is who you want on your team when you're buying a house, especially if you're a first-time buyer. She helped us through every step of the way, from searching for listings all the way to closing on our house. She was always kind, trustworthy, and shows endless care and compassion for her clients. Her communication skills are impeccable and she was a genuine pleasure to work with. read more

Sara is an incredible person and has the interpersonal skills to navigate the trickiest of property deals. Sara showed us a home that was a unique opportunity as it was in the area we wanted and within our price range. Sara was always responsive during the process and available to calm our first time buyer jitters. Her knowledge and ability to communicate the risks and benefits was a huge plus. Even after escrow closed Sara made herself available which certainly was helpful given our unique situation. If you're looking to get a good deal on a property from a down-to-earth realtor that cares about her clients, look no further, Sara really is top notch. read more

Awesome, amazing and professional. That pretty much sums up Sara. Aside from working at a top firm like KW Sara brings personal knowledge, passion and love of the Eastside to her clients. It was important to find a realtor that actually knew the neighborhood my house was in. Sara lived a few miles away and after meeting her at an open house I knew she was super sharp. Within a week she had brought over comps and we had a sit down debating the pros and cons of selling in a hot market. In the end we decided to stay mainly because we hadn't occupied for more than 2 years (and I broke my leg) and would be subject to capital gains but Sara's competence and personality made me realize I know where to list when it's time. read more

I made a decision to sell my beloved Mt. Washington home of 20 years in late June of this year. My next door neighbor had sold his place and another property last year and told me about his experience with Sara. I have been in sales for over 30 years, so I'm naturally discretionary in regards to any type of transaction. The amount of care and research she takes with every step of the home selling process is unmatched, and her knowledge, preparation and personal network is quite impressive. I sold my home at nearly $200k over the listing price.The reviews truly are legit! Sara is the best and only choice if you are selling or buying. I'm a fan for life! read more

SARA is awesome!!!! Great person to work with. She's passionate about what she does. She's Friendly, loyal and professional. I have staged for Sara several times and have had a great experience every time. read more

An amazing agent! Sara is skilled in all aspects of buying and selling in LA. She's most go-to realtor for questions. A+++

Sara is so awesome to work with. She is very down to earth and very nice. Nothing but great things to say about her!

Sara is the bomb! She sold my house and then found me a new house. Very knowledgeable and she doesn't mess around. She knows what she is doing and executes flawlessly. She was almost always available and if I couldn't reach her she called me back within an hour. Not many people do that, it's hard to get some people to respond within a couple of days sometimes. When we had trouble with negotiations and I thought that the deal was done Sara brought the deal back to life. Listen to what she says and when Sara says sign, sign! Sara will get the job done. read more

Sara has always been a pleasure to work with very knowledgeable and kind. Would look forward to working with her in the future if possible! Do yourself a favor and give her a call you won't regret it!! read more

Would give six stars if I could! Sara did everything, went above and beyond the call of duty. She helped us out with selling and buying, dealing with escrow, other realtors, inspectors, home staging, marketing our property for sale, etc. We breathed a huge sigh of relief once she took over, and we are happy with the results. You can't go wrong with her. read more

Sara is the best. After two years of working with other realtors and coming up empty, it was a pleasure to work with someone so calm, professional, and reassuring. I never once doubted that Sara was doing everything she could for me, and all of her recommendations were spot on. As a first time home buyer most of the process was new to me, but Sara was patient and super helpful every step of the way. She answered all my crazy questions quickly and to the best of her knowledge, and whenever she didn't know something, she'd immediately get me in touch with the person who did. From start to finish Sara made the home buying experience a joy, and although it could be nerve-racking at time, I always felt like I was in good hands. She'll be the first person I call the next time I'm in the market for a home, and she should be at the top of your list as well. read more

Sara was such an incredible help in my wife's and my home search. She went above and beyond our expectations and was available for every whim and question we had. She got us a house in the most competitive market and time. She is so insightful and makes the process easy and not overwhelming. She has even been a huge help for us after the closing of our property. I would recommend her more than 5 stars if yelp would let me! read more

Sara is amazing! She found me the perfect place in record time, and did it all with the best attitude. She's very knowledgeable as well. Hire her! read more

I knew of Sara through her husband, and he's a really good guy, so I asked Sara to be my agent. I just bought my first home so it was all brand new to me. She jumped on board and immediately started giving me useful information and answered all my questions quickly with her plethora of real estate knowledge. Any property I was interested in, she quickly looked into and set up viewing appointments. She was super flexible with my schedule and was generally supportive throughout the whole process, which was great because it can get stressful! There were some hiccups with the bank and with the escrow company, and she was a champion for me through everything. I always felt like she had my back. She was my adviser, information provider, and emotional counselor. I'm really glad I chose her, and would happily recommend her to anyone who asks! read more

We got our dream home thanks to Sara!! My wife and I give our highest recommendation for her. We were first-time home buyers and clueless of how to navigate the LA real estate market of all-cash buyers, multiple offers, and contingencies. But Sara made it easy- she was right by our side every step of the way, pounding the pavement to open houses with us, finding listings for us, working with seller's agents for us, you name it. Sara found us the perfect place, structured our offer so that it was competitive without giving away the store, and guided us step-by-step all the way through closing. As a result, a process that we expected would be extraordinarily stressful ended up being a delightful experience. We felt guided by an expert at every turn, with complex processes broken down into a relatively simple set of decisions and actions. To top it all off, Sara is a blast to hang out with- we had so much fun with her throughout the process. Lots of laughs together. We looked primarily in Sherman Oaks / Encino and ended up with a 4 BR 3 BA mid century. read more

Sara was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable in helping me find a home as a first time buyer. She went out of her way to address all of my concerns and answer any question I had. In addition, her team at KW provided excellent support. Overall, my home buying experience was so much easier and more successful thanks to Sara. read more

I have never had better service, she is def by far the best realtor I have ever dealt with. She found me the best place for the best price. She is down to earth and knows her stuff inside and out. Plus, she is trustworthy and responds to calls immediately. YOU WOULD BE A FOOL IF YOU DIDN'T HAVE HER BUY OR SELL YOUR HOUSE! read more

I can't speak highly enough about working with Sara. She is as warm as she is knowledgeable, resourceful & efficient. We met when I missed out on a property she was the listing agent for (incidentally she got her clients way over asking). She suggested we meet and not only was she a mine of information; she listened carefully to what I was looking for and sourced the perfect property. Throughout the buying process - which proved to be complicated - she was able to navigate with ease whatever curveballs were thrown our way. She is always available, a fantastic personality and goes above and beyond for her clients. You couldn't hope to work with a more talented and professional realtor. read more

When my husband and I decided it was time to start looking for a new home in Northeast Los Angeles, we immediately knew Sara would be the perfect agent to speak with. Not only do I call her the "Queen of Northeast LA" because of her knowledge and familiarity around the Mount Washington / Eagle Rock / Highland Park neighborhood, but it didn't take her long to understand our style and the type of home we were looking for. Real Estate agents we've worked with in the past would send us a giant list of homes that were not thought out and (while in our price range) were often a big waste of time.Sara not only has a great eye for real estate, she was also very mindful of the fact that we had incredibly busy schedules and made sure to only send / show us houses that had great potential and value. When we were finally able to put an offer on a home, she walked us through the inspection and escrow process in a way that was easy and not overwhelming. Thanks to her guidance and good judgment, and were able to close on the house with no issues. Sara is amazing and we couldn't have been more happy than to work with her on purchasing our house. We absolutely love it and we can't thank Sara enough for all of her hard work in helping us get our dream home! read more

I can honestly say I doubt I would have bought my house without Sara. Finding a house in LA can be an incredible challenge & you definitely want her on your side! Seriously - don't read this (or maybe just read to the end!) and call her instead. She's great to work with, knows her stuff, helpful in all parts of the process, and unquestionably ethical. She understands multiple aspects of being realtor - she's able to both help you find you what your looking for and understand the client, and she's able to get a good deal done. She puts her clients first - and even helped resolve a difficult ethical situation with the seller through completely her own effort. I'm totally unsurprised she gets such great reviews from her other clients, and I'm recommending her to everyone I know. read more

Where do I start!!! I found Sara totally by accident since I wasn't even ready to buy a house when I found my dream house the 2nd day. I needed a realtor quickly and the seller recommended her. She exceeded all my expectations on every level. Not only did she get me the house, but she navigated a lot of rocks that were thrown my way with ease and total commitment and went way beyond anything that I could have expected. She gets it done and is an absolutely wonderful human being at the same time. If I could give more stars I would! Go call her (c; read more