Ken Sisson Real Estate

08/24/2026

Dreaming of a new view? I know just the place. 🌎

With Christie’s International Real Estate, “local” expertise comes with a truly global perspective — connecting exceptional homes, remarkable destinations, and buyers and sellers around the world.

Whether your next move is across Los Angeles, across the country, or across an ocean, your real estate goals don’t have to stop at the city limits.

We are local. We are connected. We are international.

Dreaming of a new view? Let’s find it.

Ken Sisson
Associate Broker
DRE Broker License 01292247
Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California

08/23/2026

What Nobody Teaches Homebuyers ~

Buying a home is exciting.

It can also be confusing, stressful, occasionally ridiculous and—if nobody has explained what’s coming next—a little bit like getting on a rollercoaster without seeing the track first. 🎢

Most buyers know the obvious part:

Find the house.
Write the offer.
Get the keys.

But there’s a whole lot that happens in between.

Counteroffers. Earnest money. Inspections. Appraisal. Insurance. Underwriting. The final walk-through. Signing. Funding. Recording.

And each stage seems to come with its own version of:

“Wait… what happens now?”

That’s why I created What Homebuyers Are Never Taught: The Rollercoaster — a 10-part look at what actually happens during a home purchase, with a little humor because, frankly, some of this is funny once you’re safely on the other side of it.

A few things buyers quickly learn:

🏠 All homes have problems. Some big. Some small. The skill is figuring out which ones actually matter.

📊 The appraisal is an opinion of value. The market determines value; the appraiser determines whether the value is supported for the lender.

🔥 Welcome to California insurance. Start looking into coverage early. This is no longer something to leave until the end.

📄 Underwriting will probably ask for something twice. Maybe three times. Send it anyway.

🛏️ And please, don’t finance the new bedroom furniture at 0% yet.

Then eventually…

The documents are signed.

The lender funds.

The deed records.

The phone rings.

“Congratulations. You’ve recorded.”

And suddenly most of the preceding three weeks seem considerably less dramatic.

🔑 Welcome home.

Buying in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, Toluca Lake or the surrounding East San Fernando Valley?

The goal isn’t just to find you a house.

It’s to help you understand what you’re buying, what matters, what doesn’t, what comes next—and when it makes sense to move forward or walk away.

Save this carousel if buying a home is somewhere on your radar. And if you’d rather understand the track before you get on the ride, feel free to reach out.

Read my article about this topic on my website -

https://www.kensisson.com/pages/what-homebuyers-are-never-taught

Ken Sisson
Associate Broker | REALTOR®
DRE Broker License 01292247
Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California
(310)308-8672

08/14/2026

Newly listed lease listing in Santa Monica!

I know it’s said ALL THE TIME, but THIS truly won’t last long at all ~

Live mere steps from Montana Avenue in this spacious 1,50...

08/11/2026

It’s photo-shoot day at my upcoming lease listing in Santa Monica and it’s a beautiful sun-shiney day!

08/11/2026

Photo-shoot day at the upcoming lease listing in Santa Monica. Superb location a block from Montana and a gorgeous day to boot!

Ken Sisson
Associate Broker | REALTOR®
DRE broker lic 01292247
Christie’s International Real Estate SoCal
https://kensisson.com
(310)308-8672

07/06/2026

A full-circle moment…

I’m proud to share that I have joined Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.

Twenty-six years ago, I began my real estate career with a local exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates. To now return to the Christie’s brand, with decades of experience in real estate, mortgage finance, negotiation, pricing strategy and client advisory behind me, feels especially meaningful.

This move represents both where I started and where I’m headed: combining local Los Angeles market expertise with the elevated reach, reputation and global platform of Christie’s International Real Estate.

More to come — and I’m excited for what’s ahead. ❤️

06/25/2026

Not all pre-approvals are created equal.

Before you start touring homes in Los Angeles, it is important to understand the difference between a quick pre-qualification and a stronger pre-approval.

A stronger pre-approval may include a more complete review of your:

✔ Income
✔ Assets
✔ Credit
✔ Debt
✔ Documentation

Why does that matter?

Because in competitive areas like Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, Encino, Toluca Lake, and nearby San Fernando Valley neighborhoods, sellers want confidence that the buyer can actually close.

A strong pre-approval can help you shop with more clarity, write stronger offers, and avoid surprises once you are in escrow.

More buyer guidance is available on The Real Read.

06/22/2026

Buying a home in Los Angeles? What you do during escrow can matter just as much as getting pre-approved.

Once you are under contract, try to keep your finances steady. Avoid opening new credit cards, financing furniture or appliances, making large purchases, changing jobs without lender guidance, missing payments, or moving large funds without documentation.

What should you do instead?

Pay bills on time, document deposits and transfers, avoid new debt, and talk to your lender before making any major financial move.

In competitive areas like Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, Encino, Toluca Lake, and nearby San Fernando Valley neighborhoods, protecting your loan approval through closing is a major part of a smart home buying strategy.

More buyer guidance is available on The Real Read.

05/17/2026

🏡✨ UNDER $900K IN GLENDALE?! ✨🏡

This adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is the kind of opportunity buyers dream about finding… but somehow it’s been flying under the radar. 👀

Priced at just $860,000, this charming Glendale property offers the privacy and feel of a single-family home at a price point that’s hard to find these days — making it an incredible condo or townhome alternative without shared walls or HOA headaches.

Cute, inviting, and full of potential, this is the type of home that feels special the moment you walk in. Perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking to get into one of Los Angeles County’s most desirable communities without breaking the million-dollar mark.

📍 Glendale, CA
🛏 2 Bedrooms
🛁 1 Bathroom
💰 $860,000

DM me for details or to schedule a private showing before everyone else catches on. 🔑