We are so satisfied with the way that Woody Stahl of Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate and his team facilitated the sale of our 4-unit property at 2204 Huntington Lane in Redondo Beach in April 2018. Woody and his team found a buyer for our four-plex in less than a week and then helped facilitate the off-market transaction at a record price, which clearly demonstrates that they have an excellent understanding of market conditions as well as a ready network of buyers. Woody and his team were also able to help us navigate several complex issues related to the 1031 exchange process which initiated with the sale of this property. Lyon Stahl’s professionalism and follow-through made the entire sales process seamless. We are extremely impressed with this young group of pros and give them our highest recommendation.

Woody, we want to thank you for being so conscientious, helpful, and knowledgeable in facilitating our recent 1031 Exchange of 1420-24 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA (4 unit apartment building) for a rental home at 1305 Via Zumaya, Palos Verdes Estates, CA.

We still can't believe that you were able to find the buyer for our apartment building, get us a 1031 exchange for a rental home, and then close escrow on both properties within a two month period of time!! Without you, we don't think that would have been possible, especially since all three parties involved were very satisfied with the whole process. You truly did go beyond our expectations (and we certainly had many).

Even after escrow closed, you still displayed a responsibility in assisting us with repair contacts and facilitating the leasing process on our new rental home.

You truly are "Realtor of the Year" in our opinion. We would not hesitate to recommend you personally and the Remax Ensbury Group to everyone we know.

Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate is amazing! They made selling our 8-unit apartment building in Torrance easy and effortless to us. This was our first time selling a multi-unit apartment building and we live out of town, so we really appreciated their experience, knowledge, and great attitudes about helping us through each step of the process. They are truly experts at what they do. Their marketing campaign was polished and professional. They have a large contact network and got the word out quickly using direct mail, online, email and phone calls. We had five offers to choose from within the first week. Based on their knowledge and experience, Brett helped us decide what offer was best for us to ensure a smooth and quick closing process.  They were impeccable in everything they did to help us. We received regular calls and emails with status updates. Signing forms was easy because we could do it all online. They scheduled and attended all the meetings at the property with our Property Manager, the buyers, the various city agencies, and contractors. Some minor retrofits were required by the City, and they arranged all of that. The Escrow company that they recommended responded quickly to our questions, and they were accurate and efficient. Throughout the entire process, Brett and his team explained everything and answered all of our questions so completely and respectfully. They were so friendly and easy to work with and they always followed up and took care of everything in a timely manner. And we sold the apartments for top dollar. I recommend Lyon Stahl very highly!

We listed our duplex in North Redondo with Woody Stahl in May 2016. Woody is very personable and easy for an anxious seller to work with. At the same time, he is always professional and knowledgeable of local and state real estate laws as well as 1031 exchange requirements.

Upon listing the duplex we found we had a problem tenant. Woody quickly developed a relationship with him and was able to show the unit without any problems. Once the tenant vacated, Woody and his team were extremely helpful advising and assisting in preparing the property to show at its best. Woody is also an excellent photographer which helped with the internet photos.

We were both happy we listed with Woody and satisfied with the buyer he brought to the property.

I am pleased to be able to recommend Woody Stahl as a real estate broker. I own and manage 11 apartment buildings and 4 houses through the beach cities including Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Lomita, and Torrance. I am also an attorney and my wife is a real estate partner at a large law firm. Woody has represented us in multiple transactions within the last few years and we are completely comfortable working with him. I feel Woody is ethical, trustworthy, motivated, and hardworking. He seems to know the local markets extremely well and is great at communicating between escrow, the lender, and the other various parties involved in a real estate transaction. While negotiating on one of my most recent purchases at 1431 12th Street in Manhattan Beach, Woody was able to show me value as a buyer offering above list price with multiple offers. Woody then assisted me with quickly renting 2 vacant units at this property at rents above those currently being paid for similar housing.

After a futile six months of trying to sell our multi family apartment building through another broker, I spoke with a few other realtors about re-listing the property until my daughter in law referred me to Woody.

Well that was the first good move I had made in six months and the only one I really needed. Woody was a pleasure to work with as was everyone in his office. What they say about leadership trickling throughout an organization holds especially true here. Everyone worked as a team to market the property and keep me informed.

Woody was skilled at finding serious buyers for our property, and getting one to close an escrow only 90 days after marketing began. What stood out for me was not only his real estate knowledge, but his understanding and intuitive grasp of people, and his ability to communicate and calm the waters. It is not always about the X’s and O’s. His team (Larson and Brian) provided a positive experience throughout. Putting people at ease and not being pushy is underrated in a sale that often involves as much emotionally as it does money. So thank you to Woody and all involved for making this happen and I’d unhesitatingly recommend Lyon-Stahl to any good friend who asked.

Woody, thank you for getting the Corinth and Grand Blvd sales done! You are amazing! We are blessed to have you as our realtor. I can't thank you enough. I know it wasn't easy, but you did it!

Woody, thank you for assisting Liz and me with selling our Hermosa Beach house and finding us a great replacement home in Manhattan Beach! We were really happy with how you handled the offers and negotiated a sales price $40,000 over the asking price.

Additionally, it's great to have you represent our family in acquiring and selling 7 apartment buildings and houses since 2012 totaling more than $8 million in total consideration. Lyon Stahl has proved to be trustworthy, dependable and aggressive in helping us sell or buy properties and we could not imagine working with anyone else. Additionally, we appreciate all the strategic advice and calmness especially when deals sometimes go sideways. That is why Lyon Stahl is our go­to advisor/broker for every one of our real estate transactions.

Gary and I had the pleasure of working with Woody Stahl and his associates this spring.  We had a very short time to identify an exchange rental property that was located close to our home in Manhattan Beach.  We identified and closed within 60 days!  Woody and his team were extremely professional, diligent and accommodating.  Woody knew this market well and  and he had an extensive network.  Woody guided us from the offer stage to due diligence and the close.  We were very happy with the outcome and ease of the entire process.  Gary and I would highly recommend Woody and his team.

Woody and Brett, thank you for finding 1511 Artesia Blvd for me to purchase. I know it took a long time to find me the perfect building at the right price. The 5 units are the perfect amount of units for us to manage. My husband and I really appreciate that you spent so much time with us at the inspections – and helped with the loan process. It really helped that you provided the most recent sales – so we could see the value in the building. At the same time it seemed like a stretch, but looking back we are so thankful for your support and guidance. We look forward to working with you and Brett again!

Woody represented me on my first purchase in Manhattan Beach. Not only am I thrilled with my new home but Woody and his team were extremely professional from the time we made our offer through close of escrow and walked me through each step of the sale process.. lending options, inspections, etc.   Its been a few months since we've closed and they still check in on me from time to time in case I need anything. His team even found me an apartment while I'm remodeling and recommended the contractor and landscaper I'm using. Highly recommend Woody Stahl!

My partner and I owned three duplexes in the Venice-Santa Monica area. We wished to end the partnership and sell the properties. We interviewed several real estate agents and selected Mr. Woody Stahl as the best person for us. His command of the area, the relevant sales information and the method of putting the properties on the market were what we needed to do.

Mr. Stahl found us a buyer who offered a price but after some research found these units were not the ones for his purposes. He found a second buyer who made an offer with a time frame for the sale to take place. The sale involved steps in payment and would occur over a six month period of time.

He kept track and informed us about the timeline and each step of the process. The firm recommended and excellent escrow department. He made sure that both partners were informed, not an easy task.

The sale and complex paperwork were completed due to the constant care and guidance from Mr. Stahl. The transfer of equity and title to the third property was complex and took many steps to complete. Again, he kept everyone informed and made sure that the process resulted in a successful escrow.

His hard work, knowledgeable background, and excellent communication skills made this process a success for the two partners. I highly recommend Mr. Stahl and the Lyon-Stahl agency.

Woody, I just wanted to thank you again for the superb job you did selling 506 S. Broadway in Redondo Beach. You have a real talent for putting a deal together. You find out what the seller and buyer want and bring them together to create a deal everyone is happy with. My property sold for the listed price at the terms I wanted and it all happened very quickly!

I just had the pleasure of having Woody Stahl represent the buyer on my sale of multi-family units. I am an agent, so I've done this drill many times. I was selling my own property and wanted a quick, easy sale so that I could buy another property. I had several offers and selected the one represented by Woody -- and was glad I did.

One of the things I appreciated about the offer was that Woody presented the entire picture of the buyer's capability to close the sale successfully. He didn't play games like some agents do, showing me just enough assets to prove the buyer could close escrow; he presented the entire strength of the buyer. It gave me confidence to enter escrow with them.

I also had a lot of confidence because I've seen the marketing that Woody has done for his clients over the last decade, so I know he does a lot of business and is experienced in multi-family transactions.

I had done an inspection on the property, so I could give them a pretty good picture of the condition of the property, and I stated that the sale was "as is" -- as presented in the findings. With that info, Woody primed his clients for that, and the sale went as well as I could have hoped for.

Woody and his assistant made the whole process go extremely smoothly. Because I was out of town, they even served the tenants notice to enter and oversaw the inspection - which is doing part of my job for me as the listing agent.

I was doing a 1031 exchange, so I requested that we change some details of the sale after we initially agreed to them. Woody was easy to talk to -- and more than just accommodating my request, he wanted to make sure that the details worked well for me. He was so cooperative and gracious, it was one of the more pleasant deals I have done.

The whole thing went really smoothly. I end up in a lot of transactions where the client or their agents have a lot of drama; but with Woody, there was absolutely no drama. Woody was calm, measured and professional through the whole thing. It was a pleasure working with him -- and a success.

I recently sold two apartment buildings; Mr. Stahl represented the buyer in both instances. As a broker, I represented myself.

The first property was a 5 unit building in Manhattan Beach. It was listed by me and Mr. Stahl procured a buyer and brought an offer to me within the first week of listing the property. He handled the escrow and the usual problems that always arise with clarity and professionalism. The escrow closed in November 2013.

The second property was a 16 unit building in Torrance. Again, Mr. Stahl handled the problems that arose with expertise. The escrow closed in January 2014.

As a broker who dealt in income property for over thirty years, I know the problems that can and do arise during any escrow. I was impressed with Mr. Stahl's professionalism and I recommend him to anyone thinking of selling or buying apartments in the South Bay area.

I recently closed the sale of my 4-unit multi-family building in Redondo Beach with the help of Woody and Brett with great results. There were a ton of obstacles in my particular situation, which was a result of my divorce and they were 100% engaged and my advocates throughout the entire process. The result was that I got a very good price for my property and the reason I’m writing the recommendation letter.

I first became aware of Woody and Brett through the postcards they sent out with their listings. When it came time for me to find a realtor to work with on selling my building, they were one of a number that I called and requested a valuation. Out of the five packages I received, theirs was not only the nicest but the most comprehensive, and Woody suggested that he come to my home to go over it with me in detail. Over the course of the sale, which due to the contentious nature of the divorce lasted almost two years, Woody was always available to update the listing package or discuss the market or options.

When I was finally able to list the building, I chose Woody and Brett over not only other realtors who wanted the listing but over even family members who are also realtors. The experience and knowledge of multi-family dwellings and familiarity with the area were well above anyone else I had come across.

The sale itself was further complicated by my ex-wife, who had been residing in one of the units of the building. Despite court orders, she refused access for inspections and caused a number of delays that threatened the sale. Woody was not only always available, but his demeanor also was always professional and understanding throughout the almost three months it took to complete the sale. In fact, he even agreed to come to court, and his expertise and detailed documents were a crucial component in the judge’s decision to hasten the sale and avoid falling out of escrow.

Aside from the issues unique to my situation, the buyer’s inspection revealed a number of issues relating to the condition of the property. As often happens there was deferred maintenance and in addition, the building had some prior issues relating to deflection (or sloping) which required additional engineering inspections. Through all of this Woody did a great job of keeping what ended up being a very ‘concerned’ buyer engaged and excited about the property. He was always the ‘sellers advocate’ and presented me with options in all scenarios to maximize the price I could get for the property. In the end, we closed escrow with a price that I am very happy with.

Woody, a lot of people lobbied for this listing as you can imagine. Friends, family members and every realtor in the South Bay wanted to sell this prime piece of property. I chose you for several reasons; you never pushed, you always did what you said you would do and your professionalism and expertise are among the reasons. You never gave me cause to doubt the decision to hire you. Thank you for making the sale of this property, which has been in our family for over fifty years, a seamless transition for us.