“Eric sold our house in 14 days!! How did he do it? I believe there are a few significant reasons to why he is so successful. First is his sharp and practical market analysis. It helped us to price our house correctly, so that our house did not sit on the market for too long. The other is his effective usage of the Internet. He created a web page for our property and hired a professional photographer for the pictures. This made a huge difference. Lastly, Eric is a good listener and has very good communication skills. My wife and I consider him not only our agent but also a trustworthy friend. I have no hesitation to refer him to those who want to sell houses. You will not be disappointed!”
-Reverend Dr. Yasuhiko Richard and Keiko Kuyama
“Dear Eric – On behalf of my father and I wanted to extend our sincerest thanks for helping us sell my grandmother’s house in just 11 days. Being on the other side of the country, we were really worried about how we were going to get the house sold and manage the whole process, especially given the serious health challenges being faced by my father. You really took away all those worries and stresses by making the sale of the house seamless — from getting the house and lawn show ready to evaluating the offers to getting us through closing. You went above and beyond the call of duty. You exceeded our highest expectations. Your professionalism, attention to detail and dedication enabled us to feel safe in your hands at all times (even from 2,700 miles away!).”
-Lisa and Herb Hamako
“There just aren’t words to express how impressed I am with Eric Akutagawa as a Realtor. I am a real estate agent myself and Eric was representing the seller of a home I purchased for myself. It was such a pleasure to work with him. He was always in a good mood, always positive and he was always available by phone, text, or email. Eric answered any questions I had with a sense of alacrity and joy. And even after the sale was finished, Eric continued to help me by suggesting people I could call if I needed to redo the floors, paint, etc. He even offered to look after our house while we were out of town! I can’t say enough good things about Eric as a realtor. He was so open and honest and has such a sense of integrity. Eric is the agent I would want to work with if I wasn’t an agent myself!”
-Melissa Kelly
Prudential California Realty, Glendale
“One of the qualities I recognized in you early on is your integrity and desire to truly serve the best interests of your clients. The fact that you happen to really enjoy many of the aspects of being a Realtor convinces me all the more that your success will grow. It’s a great thing to see; someone doing what they really enjoy.”
-Hugh Borax
Savanna Real Estate
“As our real estate agent, Eric Akutagawa went far above and beyond the call of duty! He patiently worked with us for over a year to locate the house of our dreams. Eric personally drove us to almost every listing that might appeal to us. He always made sure that the properties we viewed not only met our list of criteria, but were sound investment ventures. Very often, Eric would preview the homes for us on his own time! We were never pressured to make hasty decisions, and Eric would always clearly address any reservations we might have. We were very impressed by his comprehensive knowledge of the West Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, and Burbank areas. Eric always responded to emails or phone calls promptly and could be relied on to frequently provide an analysis of the most current list of properties available.
My fiancé and I made offers on six different properties, the last of which was a short sale that finally went through to closing after several months. Eric stuck by us through the entire process and explained everything we needed to know. With Eric’s help, escrow went smoothly and our long search was over!
As first time home buyers, we were thrilled to finally own a home! Soon after, however, we were overwhelmed by the number of decisions that needed to be made to renovate the house. Eric came to our rescue and offered contact information for reliable contractors, flooring companies, and painters that he had worked with in the past. He also spent an entire day helping us pick out the perfect kitchen cabinets, sink, and granite countertops. Throughout the entire renovation process, Eric has been following up with us to make sure everything is going well, and has even stopped by the house to check on the progress and answer our questions!
We’ve shared our experience with friends and family, and everyone comments on how rare it is to find an agent as patient, supportive, and professional as Eric. It is absolutely clear that he sincerely cares about his clients and keeps their best interests in mind. We truly could not have asked for a better agent than Eric Akutagawa!”
-A. M.
Software Engineer
“In today’s challenging real estate market, selecting the right agent is more imperative than ever. From the beginning, I was impressed with Eric’s professionalism, knowledge, and creative marketing techniques, which resulted in over 100 showings and ultimately the sale of my home in less than 45 days. Most importantly, I appreciated his honesty and subdued nature, making the entire process virtually stress-free. He will most certainly represent me in future transactions and it is with great pleasure that I give Eric Akutagawa my highest recommendation to others seeking an agent who can deliver results.”
-J. Dossey
Entertainment Studio Executive
“Eric brought a sense of fun and delight along with a superlative work ethic and knowledge to the daunting task of renting an unusual property. With his skills and hard work, I am now renting to the perfect tenants at a good price. I highly recommend Eric to anyone who values quality service, that was above and beyond my expectations.”
-Sheelagh O’Connor
Landlord
“Thanks to you for all your help during the whole real estate process and we see a long and prosperous career ahead for you.”
-Betsy and Ralph Iwasa
“Thank you, Eric and Cheryl, for helping me with the purchase of the best investment of my life. For such a large investment, having agents that prioritize your interests is critical. I never doubted that you had my best interests at heart. I’m truly grateful for all of your hard work and dedication (8 months!) in finding me that “diamond in the rough” income property and for referring me excellent service people for the remodel. Without your patience, knowledge, and invaluable negotiating skills, I would still be searching for a property today. It’s great to be a landlord!”
-J. Branuer
Management Consultant
Eric Akutagawa, estate agent at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, specializes in representing single and multi-family properties on the entire Westside ranging from Santa Monica to Silverlake.
Eric Akutagawa, Estate Agent