Portfolio Home Realty is a licensed California real estate brokerage (DRE #02232009) serving home buyers in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California. We provide full-service buyer representation and return 1% of the purchase price to the buyer as cash at closing.

How the rebate works in Westwood: The seller pays a 2.5% buyer agent commission ($45,000 on a $1.8M home). Portfolio Home Realty retains 1.5% ($27,000) and returns 1% ($18,000) to the buyer at closing.

Median home price in Westwood: $1.8M. Cash rebate on median purchase: $18,000.

Pre-qualification: Buyers should get pre-qualified before searching. Our partner iLoanCA (https://www.iloanca.com) provides free, fast pre-qualification with no credit impact.

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Westwood, Los Angeles County

Buy a Home in Westwood
Get Cash Back at Closing

Portfolio Home Realty represents buyers across Westwood — the Wilshire Corridor high-rises, the single-family streets of Little Holmby, and the condos ringing UCLA and Westwood Village — with full-service representation and a 1% cash-back rebate at closing. At the Westwood median of $1.8M, that's $18,000 back at closing. Licensed in California, DRE #02232009.

Westwood spans doorman high-rises on Wilshire, gracious homes north of the Village, and student-adjacent condos near UCLA — three very different buys. Our Westwood agents match you to the right one and rebate 1% of the price at closing. Get pre-qualified first →

$1.8M
Median Price
35 days
Avg. on Market
$18,000
Your Cash Rebate
Balanced
Market Type
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📅 Last updated: May 2025  ·  Median prices reflect April 2025 market data  ·  View all buyer guides →

Buying a Home in Westwood, California

Westwood is defined by UCLA and the walkable Village at its feet — the Fox and Bruin theaters, the film premieres, and a student energy that ripples through the whole submarket. Just south, the Wilshire Corridor stacks full-service luxury towers along "Millionaire's Mile," while quiet, tree-lined streets north of the Village hold some of the Westside's most gracious single-family homes.

Buyers here are a distinct mix — UCLA faculty and Ronald Reagan Medical Center physicians, international families, downsizers chasing a doorman and valet, and parents buying a condo for a student. Each of those goals points to a different building and a different negotiation. Our Westwood agents know which, and the 1% we rebate at closing comes straight back to you.

Westwood Neighborhoods & Submarkets

Westwood isn't one market but several, layered within a few blocks — a high-rise corridor, an estate district, and a college-town core.

Wilshire Corridor

"Millionaire's Mile" of full-service high-rises between Beverly Glen and the 405 — doorman, valet, and skyline views. The go-to for downsizers and international buyers who want lock-and-leave luxury.

Above city median

Little Holmby & Westwood Hills

The gracious single-family streets north of the Village — tree-lined and tightly held. Among the priciest ground on the Westside outside Beverly Hills and Bel-Air.

Above city median

Westwood Village & Campus Edge

Smaller condos within walking distance of UCLA, popular with faculty, downsizers, and parents buying for students. Where the citywide median tends to sit.

Median: $1.8M

Comstock Hills & Holmby Edge

Where Westwood brushes Holmby Hills and Century City — larger lots and estate-scale homes commanding the top of the range.

Varies by block

What Our Agents Know About Westwood

Westwood rewards buyers who know which of its markets they're actually in. A few things to settle before you offer.

The Rebate Works in Your Favor Here

On a $1.8M purchase near the Westwood median, our rebate hands you $18,000 at closing — real money toward a Wilshire Corridor HOA transfer, a Village-condo renovation, or simply your reserves. It's a rebate to you, not a cut to your service.

When to Act in This Market

Westwood trades as a Balanced Market, averaging 35 days on market. High-rise units in particular can sit while similar homes north of the Village move quickly — timing and pricing strategy depend entirely on which segment you're chasing.

Disclosure & Due Diligence

Corridor high-rises carry their own diligence: HOA reserves and monthly dues that can run four figures, pet and lease restrictions, and lender warrantability on the building. For homes north of the Village, it's more about permits, updates, and lot value. We tailor the review to the property.

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Why You Should Get Pre-Qualified Before Searching in Westwood

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Portfolio Home Realty Buyer Tip — Westwood

If you're eyeing the Wilshire Corridor, have your lender confirm the building's warrantability early — some older high-rises carry financing quirks that surface late in escrow. A fully underwritten pre-approval plus a green light on the building keeps your offer solid.

Why Westwood Buyers Choose Portfolio Home Realty

We're full-service buyer agents who rebate part of our commission — not a discount service. In Westwood that translates to:

Fluency in all three Westwoods — Corridor towers, Little Holmby homes, and Village condos
Full transaction management, including high-rise HOA and warrantability checks
Segment-specific pricing strategy in a balanced market
$18,000 cash back at closing (1% of purchase price)

How the Westwood Cash Rebate Works

In a Westwood purchase the seller's side covers the buyer-agent commission — not you. We rebate 1% of the price to you at closing. On a $1.8M home, the numbers work out like this:

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✦ What To Know Before Buying Here

  • Median home price in Westwood: $1.8M — you get $18,000 back at closing
  • Market: LA County — competitive, pre-qualification required before offers
  • Your agent: Portfolio Home Realty DRE #02232009 — full service, no trade-offs
  • Next step: Get pre-qualified free — takes 5 minutes, no credit pull

Your Rebate at Closing — $1.8M Purchase

Seller pays our commission · We share it with you

Seller pays buyer agent commission (2.5%)
$45,000
Portfolio Home Realty retains (1.5%)
$27,000
Your cash rebate at closing (1%)
$18,000

Rebate up to 1% of purchase price. Subject to lender approval.

Frequently Asked Questions — Buying in Westwood

How much cash back can I get when buying in Westwood?
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You receive 1% of the purchase price as cash at closing. On a $1.8M Westwood home — near the local median — that comes to $18,000. California allows buyer rebates outright, and it has no effect on your offer price or the seller's proceeds.
Does getting a rebate affect the quality of representation I receive?
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No. Full representation is the whole point — touring, offer writing, negotiation, inspections, and escrow, handled by a licensed agent. The rebate is paid out of the seller-funded commission, not by skimping on your service.
What's the current Westwood real estate market like?
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Balanced today. The median is $1.8M and homes average 35 days on market, though pace varies sharply between the high-rise corridor and the homes north of the Village. We'll pull segment-specific comps before you make a move.

About Portfolio Home Realty in Westwood

Portfolio Home Realty is a licensed California brokerage (DRE #02232009) representing buyers throughout Los Angeles County and greater Southern California. Our Westwood specialists guide buyers across the Wilshire Corridor, Little Holmby, and the UCLA-adjacent Village with full-service representation, returning 1% of the purchase price as cash at closing. To reach a Westwood buyer agent, call (949) 379-5320 or email mike.basti@portfoliohomerealty.com.

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