Investment Sales

Sell Your Apartment Building in Los Angeles

We sell apartment buildings on the Westside — West Hollywood, Beverly Grove, Pico-Robertson, Mid-Wilshire, West LA, Westwood and Brentwood. Whether it's a fourplex on a West Hollywood side street or a 100-unit building on Wilshire, selling an apartment building is a different discipline than selling a house: pricing is driven by income, buyers are investors, and the marketing has to reach them where they actually look.

Why Westside owners hire The Liberow Group

We have been the #1 investment team in West Hollywood by transactions for seven consecutive years, with $1.36B+ closed across 3,100+ units. Specializing in a handful of Westside submarkets means we know what your block trades for, which buyers are circling it, and where the rent upside actually is. Every listing gets institutional-grade underwriting, professional photography, and exposure to our database of active Westside apartment investors — alongside the full Marcus & Millichap platform.

How the process works

It starts with a complimentary, no-obligation evaluation: we underwrite your rents, expenses, and upside the way buyers will, and give you a defensible price range. If you list, we run a structured marketing campaign, qualify every buyer, and manage escrow through closing — including 1031 exchange timelines when you're trading into another property.

West Hollywood — where The Liberow Group has been the #1 investment team by transactions.
West Hollywood — where The Liberow Group has been the #1 investment team by transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is my apartment building worth?

Value is driven by income: current rents, market rents, expenses, cap rates and GRMs for comparable recent sales in your submarket. We provide a complimentary evaluation using the same underwriting buyers use, so the number holds up in negotiations.

Can I sell a rent-controlled building?

Yes. Most of our closed transactions are rent-controlled properties under the LA RSO, West Hollywood's own rent stabilization ordinance, or California AB 1482. Rent-controlled buildings trade every week on the Westside — pricing simply reflects the in-place income and the upside a buyer can realistically capture.

Is West Hollywood rent control different from LA rent control?

Yes, and it matters when you price a building. West Hollywood is its own city with its own rent stabilization ordinance, administered by the city's Rent Stabilization & Housing division — separate registration, its own annual allowable increase, its own just-cause and relocation rules, and a different vintage cutoff than the City of LA RSO. A buyer underwriting a WeHo building runs different numbers than one buying six blocks east in LA proper. We sell on both sides of that line every year, so your pricing reflects the ordinance your building actually sits under. Current-year specifics should always be confirmed with the city.

Does the LA "mansion tax" apply to my West Hollywood building?

The City of LA's Measure ULA transfer tax applies to property inside the City of Los Angeles. West Hollywood and Beverly Hills are separate cities with their own transfer-tax rules, so a Westside sale can carry a very different net-proceeds picture depending on which side of the city line the building sits. We model your actual net at the address, and you should confirm the treatment with your tax advisor and escrow.

Do I have to tell my tenants I'm selling?

You generally do not need tenant permission to sell, and showings can be handled discreetly. Tenants' leases and protections carry over to the new owner. We coordinate access respectfully — many of our sales close with tenants unaware until the transfer is complete.

What does it cost to get an evaluation?

Nothing — every evaluation is complimentary and carries no obligation to list. Many owners check their value yearly to time the market or plan an exchange.

How long does it take to sell an apartment building in LA?

A typical marketed sale runs 60–120 days from listing to closing, depending on price point, financing, and whether a 1031 exchange is involved. Well-priced 2–20 unit properties often go under contract within the first few weeks.

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