[Home](https://realestateworks.com/) → [Cities](https://realestateworks.com/cities) → Burbank # How do I sell my house in Burbank? Selling in Burbank starts with a price drawn from nearby closed sales, then a check of whether the home has a historic designation, then disclosures and a listing date. Sidney Manzo, in real estate since 1990, guides Burbank owners, heirs and estates from first walkthrough to recorded deed. Talk with Sidney about your Burbank property. [En español](https://ayudaparavendercasa.vercel.app/cities/burbank)[Call (626) 296-2900](tel:+16262962900) ## What are the steps to sell a house in Burbank? 1. ### Know the number Get an opinion of likely price from sold comparables close to your street, adjusted for condition. 2. ### Prep work Decide which small fixes matter, and find out whether the house has a historic designation before buyers ask. 3. ### Your terms Pick the service level and term you want, and sign only when they read right. 4. ### On the market Photos, description and MLS entry go out together on the chosen date. 5. ### Counter Answer offers in writing, adjusting price, credits or dates until the terms work. 6. ### Final step Sign closing papers, hand over keys on the agreed day, and receive proceeds. ## What does listing service cost in Burbank? - 2.5% Essential - 3% Full Service - 3.5% Signature Rates cover the listing side. The amount or rate of real estate commissions is not fixed by law. They are set by each broker individually and may be negotiable between the seller and broker. The contract you sign governs; no tier assures a sale price. ## Which Burbank rules can affect a sale? Summary of public rules as of October 13, 2026. For your own sale, review the linked sources with counsel or a tax adviser. ### Transfer tax The LA County Registrar-Recorder lists the documentary transfer tax for Burbank at the countywide $1.10 per $1,000 of value; Burbank is not one of the five cities in the county that add their own rate. Ask your escrow officer or a real estate attorney who pays the transfer tax under your purchase contract. [Source](https://www.lavote.gov/home/recorder/property-document-recording/documentary-transfer-taxes/general-info) ### Free foreclosure counseling LA County's Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) offers Burbank homeowners free one-on-one foreclosure prevention counseling at 800-593-8222, and the County's Homeowner Notification Program mails owners a copy of any notice of default recorded on their property. [Source](https://dcba.lacounty.gov/foreclosure-prevention/) ### Historic preservation The City of Burbank's Historic Resource Management Ordinance sets the procedures for designating and maintaining historic properties and the duties of the Heritage Commission; the City also keeps a Register of Historic Properties. Before photos, Sidney Manzo (in real estate since 1990) confirms how these rules touch your Burbank lot. [Source](https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/historic-preservation) ## What is selling in Burbank like? Burbank is a mid-sized city at the east end of the San Fernando Valley. The Census Bureau counted 107,337 residents in 2020 on 17.32 square miles, in about 42,995 households, and about 43.3% of homes are owner-occupied, so a majority of residents rent. Burbank Unified operates eleven elementary schools, three middle schools and three high schools. The City keeps a Register of Historic Properties under its Historic Resource Management Ordinance, with a Heritage Commission handling designated homes. Burbank is not one of the five LA County cities with a city transfer tax, so only the County's $1.10 per $1,000 applies. - Source: [U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Burbank city (2020 population, land area, households, owner-occupied rate)](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/burbankcitycalifornia/PST045224) - Source: [Burbank Unified School District: BUSD Schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools)](https://www.burbankusd.org/schools-05/busd-schools) - Source: [City of Burbank: Historic Preservation (Historic Resource Management Ordinance, Register of Historic Properties)](https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/historic-preservation) - Source: [LA County Registrar-Recorder: Documentary Transfer Tax (city rates)](https://www.lavote.gov/home/recorder/property-document-recording/documentary-transfer-taxes/general-info) ## How should I prepare a Burbank home for sale? Confirm whether the property is on Burbank's Register of Historic Properties; most homes are not, but buyers who plan changes will ask, and designated homes go through the Heritage Commission. For a condo or townhome, request HOA documents, the budget and any special assessments as early as you can. For a house, gather permits for remodels, additions and back units, and consider a pre-listing inspection on an older home to spot roof, sewer line or electrical items. Then finish repairs, paint, tidy the yard and arrange photos. Gather receipts for recent work too, so buyers can see what was done and when. - Source: [City of Burbank: Historic Preservation (Historic Resource Management Ordinance, Register of Historic Properties)](https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/historic-preservation) ## How long does a Burbank sale take? After an offer is accepted, escrow length is set by the contract's loan, appraisal and contingency periods. Condo escrows depend partly on the HOA sending its documents. Allow a few weeks for prep before going live. Market time varies, and no one can promise when a home sells. ## What if my Burbank sale involves a special situation? - [Selling a Burbank house you inherited Selling a Burbank home you inherited, once it is clear who may convey title.](https://realestateworks.com/cities/burbank/inherited-property) - [Selling a Burbank house through probate Listing a Burbank home that is part of a probate estate.](https://realestateworks.com/cities/burbank/probate) - [Selling a Burbank house as-is, without major repairs Selling a Burbank home without making repairs, with disclosures still provided when the law requires them.](https://realestateworks.com/cities/burbank/sell-as-is) - [Selling a Burbank house while facing foreclosure Listing a Burbank home while a foreclosure is pending; a listing does not stop or postpone it.](https://realestateworks.com/cities/burbank/foreclosure-help) - [Selling a Burbank house as a short sale, with lender approval Listing a Burbank home for less than the loan balance, subject to lender approval, which is required and not assured.](https://realestateworks.com/cities/burbank/short-sale-help) ## Areas of Burbank Sidney works in - Rancho (Rancho Neighborhood) a Burbank specific plan area[Source](https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/burbank-rancho-neighborhood-specific-plan) - Media District a Burbank specific plan area[Source](https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/media-district-specific-plan) - Golden State a Burbank neighborhood protection plan area[Source](https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/golden-state-neighborhood-protection-plan) - Downtown Burbank the downtown district in the Burbank2035 General Plan[Source](https://www.burbankca.gov/documents/173607/0/Burbank2035+General+Plan.pdf/139656b0-80e9-3b11-dc6d-751642c85b38?t=1616616672474) ## Who reviews Burbank homes here? - In real estate since 1990. - 155+ closed sales. - English & Spanish: fluent. Sidney Manzo, Agent, CA DRE #01108914. - In real estate since 1990 - 155+ closed sales - RE/MAX Hall of Fame - Member, Pasadena Association of REALTORS® and C.A.R. [About Sidney](https://realestateworks.com/about) RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193 Last reviewed October 13, 2026 by Sidney Manzo. ## What do Burbank sellers ask most? **What is my Burbank home worth?** In Burbank, the estimate depends on the property type and location: a house is compared with nearby house sales of similar size, lot and condition, and a condo with sales in the same or similar buildings. Updates, views and street setting shift the adjustments. Sidney Manzo, in real estate since 1990, prepares an opinion of likely price for your address. It is not an appraisal. **Is it a good time to sell in Burbank?** Start with your plans, not predictions. It mixes houses and condos from across the city, so it is not an appraisal or the value of a particular home, and it describes past sales with no forecast. Compare your property with recent similar sales nearby to judge where it stands. **What do Burbank buyers look for?** Buyers of older Burbank houses ask whether a home is on the City's Register of Historic Properties, since the Historic Resource Management Ordinance sets how designated properties are maintained and the Heritage Commission handles them. They compare lot, condition and permitted updates against recent sales of similar houses nearby, and ask for the permits on any garage conversion or addition. Source: [City of Burbank: Historic Preservation (Historic Resource Management Ordinance, Register of Historic Properties)](https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/historic-preservation) **Is my Burbank home on the historic register?** Most homes are not, but check. The City of Burbank keeps a Register of Historic Properties under its Historic Resource Management Ordinance, which sets procedures for designating and maintaining historic properties, and the Heritage Commission handles designated homes. Confirm your status with the City before buyers plan any changes. It saves time later. Source: [City of Burbank: Historic Preservation (Historic Resource Management Ordinance, Register of Historic Properties)](https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/historic-preservation) **Do I need a real estate agent to sell my home in Burbank?** No. You can sell a Burbank home on your own. An agent relationship begins only when you sign a written listing agreement that sets services, term and pay. Asking Sidney for a review or a conversation does not create one, and you can weigh your options before deciding. Many owners start that way. ## Where can I read more about selling in Burbank? - [How do I sell my house? A step-by-step Pasadena example (Journal)](https://realestateworks.com/journal/how-do-i-sell-my-house-in-pasadena) - [Estate home sales in Burbank](https://realestateworks.com/cities/burbank/probate) - [Inherited a Burbank home](https://realestateworks.com/cities/burbank/inherited-property) - [Get my free home review](https://realestateworks.com/valuation?city=burbank) ### Sources - [LA County Registrar-Recorder: Documentary Transfer Tax](https://www.lavote.gov/home/recorder/property-document-recording/documentary-transfer-taxes/general-info) (accessed October 13, 2026) - [LA County DCBA: Foreclosure Prevention](https://dcba.lacounty.gov/foreclosure-prevention/) (accessed October 13, 2026) - [City of Burbank: Historic Preservation](https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/historic-preservation) (accessed October 13, 2026) ## Request a Burbank home-value review A property-specific review of your Burbank address. Not an appraisal and not a promised price. A request does not create a listing agreement. Equal Housing Opportunity. We serve every client in compliance with federal and California fair housing laws. --- Sidney Manzo, CA DRE #01108914 · RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193 · (626) 296-2900 Source page: https://realestateworks.com/cities/burbank