Zach Krasman

Zach Krasman was worth his weight in gold and more as our buying agent. I was working with another agent for 2 years and she couldn’t close on 5 deals for us in the San Gabriel Valley market throughout the years. When we lost our last bid with her on a house in Sierra Madre to an agent named Zach Krasman for only 10k above our bid, I said to my husband we need a new agent and we need this guy in our corner, he obviously can win the bids. Without knowing who he was, I researched him and called him up and he was just so honest and nice and open, he knew how to do his job inside and out and had stellar interpersonal skill. So we signed with him and I kid you not, a house we loved came up on the market in Hastings Ranch in Pasadena within two weeks and he won the bid for us the next, just like that! He knows how to talk to agents and get the upper hand which is especially important in such a competitive market like LA. Not only did he close the deal for us, throughout the process he was so attentive, knowledgeable of every single step, guides you through everything with care, watches out for you and tells you what to look out for, protecting you as the buyer. He knows a home with the knowledge of a contractor, when I first met him to show the home, he was already there on his knees with a flashlight looking at the pipes of the kitchen, telling us about the quality of the water heater, and all the quality of the bones of the house. What agent does that but him! Throughout the escrow process he gave expert guidance and excellent referrals to inspectors and electricians and contractors he’s vetted throughout his years. He was also like my counselor, calming me throughout the way knowing what an anxious process it was and always providing a steady hand and knowledge like no other. Fast forward a few months and we are settled in our beautiful home in Upper Hastings in Pasadena and I really owe it all to Zach Krasman. We are extremely grateful to him. Don’t hesitate to give him a call, he is simply the GOAT!

Source: Zillow

Do not recommend! When we first met him, he seemed buttoned up. After working with him, however, we learned, first hand, that he is not as professional as we thought. He did the bare minimum with renting our house, and it has sat idle from May to present (August), costing us thousands of dollars. He offered no creative solutions and when I tried to get him on the phone to discuss strategy and next steps, he was impossible to connect with. We had to chase him down with repeated texts to get basic updates and information. He consistently set deadlines for himself that he did not meet and constantly used family emergencies and trips as excuses for why he dropped the ball or was unavailable. The straw that broke this camel's back is that he went on vacation and did not tell us or pass us off to colleague for support. We needed him to change the price on the listing while he was away. He texted in the morning that he would have it done that afternoon. Almost 48 hours later it still was not done, and I had to contact his office and get a new agent. After all of that, he refused to release the pictures that he took to our new agent (pictures for which he said he would not ask for reimbursement) until we paid him $1200. Save yourself the headache and drama and find someone who is professional.

Source: Zillow

Zach Krasman with Compass was an outstanding choice for my wife and me when selling our home in Frogtown. Working with him it became obvious that he's a seasoned highly skilled, real estate agent and able expertly navigated the complexities of the ever-changing LA housing market based on his knowledge & vast experience. His invaluable suggestions to make particular home improvements, but improvements tailored to attract buyers needs, helped ensure a quick sale at the best price.
Following his advice, we utilized Compass's consignment line of credit to complete upgrades all within eight weeks. The result of this our home sold in just two weeks, well over asking price, with a 10-day escrow.
Looking back, it scares me thinking we could have gone with another agent which we had interviewed prior to signing with Zach. We couldn’t have chosen a better partner—Zack was the perfect agent for the job.

Source: Zillow

If y'all follow my reviews, you'll know I'm not HUGELY prolific, but if I enjoy a good experience or encounter badness, I am happy to write about it.

Today, I'd like to discuss my realtor, Zach Kransman. I've known Zach socially for years, as members of a volunteer organization in Los Angeles. When it came time to sell our home in Burbank, naturally his name came up, along with some other realtors I know. I was of mixed feelings contracting with a well known acquaintance - you know - "friends shouldn't do business with friends if they wish to stay friends..." Fortunately that chestnut proved incorrect this time...

After meeting with a couple of folks, we decided Zach would be our best choice. His presentation was relaxed, but extremely comprehensive. He had an answer for nearly all of my questions, but more importantly, if he didn't know the answer, he wasn't afraid to say he'd find out and follow-up with me.

We had lived in our home 25 years. Even though we had started prep for the sale, doing the obvious, we had no idea what was needed to be competitive in today's market.

Zach recommended a number of minor tweaks, a couple of biggies, and professional staging. After a debate between my husband and I, we decided to accept most of his recommendations. The best decision, I must say...

Zach has a list of vendors as long as my arm - folks to do help move and load, folks to do all the various inspections, handymen and women for the refurbishment... you name it, he's "got a guy" for it...

During the process of doing final work - moving out into storage pods, pre-sale inspections, finishing details (including refinishing hardwood floors), Zach was always there with a calm word, supporting my anxiety and concern, helping guide us through the myriad of problems that this sort of effort wil produce. I can't stress how helpful he was...

As a member of the Compass realty network, Zach has numerous resources available, many of which we took advantage of with great results. The most important - once we were moved out, but before the serious work started, Zach was able to take a couple of quick snapshots of the house and do a private listing on Compass's internal network... sort of a preview or "pocket listing" situation.

Zach showed the house a couple of times to realtors and their clients. (Zach is always present for a showing) In the end, three days before we went to MLS, before we had settled on a final selling price, we received an offer $200,000 over our estimated list price!

This is why we hire a realtor, folks... to get the sale.

Even though we were insistent we didn't want to artificially gouge due to the recent nearby wildfires, we certainly wanted to maximize our investment and acquire a fair price. Goal achieved!!

Buying and selling a house is a major financial event. it is also a huge emotional event (listing in the top ten stressors in life). Zach has the knowledge and experience to navigate the financial maze, but more importantly, the emotional maturity to be supportive and soothing for the mental turmoil one experiences as you journey through this transaction.

I give my strongest recommendation to anyone considering Zach Kransman to be their realtor.

Source: Zillow

Zach was an absolute dream to work with. His wise counsel, calm and poised demeanor, and ethical and savvy professionalism, all manifested the absolute best-case scenario for us (on all dimensions - timing, price, escrow process). I highly recommend Zach and his team to anyone looking to make a real estate move in Los Angeles.

Source: Zillow