Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Long Beach, CA
L B Brokerage has been a trusted name in Long Beach real estate since 1985, founded by Larry Boren after his successful transition from education to real estate. Our boutique firm specializes in residential sales, rentals, and property management, serving Long Beach and surrounding communities. With decades of local market expertise, we handle complex transactions including foreclosures, short sales, and probate properties. Our mortgage division works with 80+ lending institutions to streamline financing for clients. Larry Boren personally oversees all operations while remaining active in real estate transactions.We combine deep market knowledge with personalized service to help clients achieve optimal outcomes when buying, selling, or managing property. Our team's longevity and focus on client satisfaction have sustained us through multiple economic cycles. We offer complimentary home valuations and tailored strategies for property owners. Our Belmont Shore office has expanded to meet growing demand while maintaining its community-focused approach. Today, L B Brokerage remains committed to delivering expert, client-centric real estate solutions.
Services
Property Sales
Rental Management
Property Valuation
Buyer Assistance
Mortgage Services
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of local real estate expertise since 1985
- Our team provides personalized service with active broker involvement
- Specialized in complex transactions including probate and foreclosure properties
- We maintain 80+ lender relationships for competitive mortgage solutions
- Our local market knowledge spans Long Beach and 5+ surrounding communities
What people say
Outstanding level of service
Meet all real estate objectives
Comprehensive strategy designed
Ideal property solutions
Expert local knowledge
Services
Property Sales
Our expert agents guide sellers through every stage of the sales process, from pricing strategy to closing. We leverage local market data and professional marketing to maximize returns. With experience handling standard sales, short sales, and probate properties, we ensure smooth transactions for all property types.
Rental Management
We offer comprehensive rental management services including tenant screening, lease administration, and maintenance coordination. Our online portal enables owners to manage HOA dues and monitor property performance. With deep local knowledge, we help investors optimize rental income and property value.
Property Valuation
Our valuation service provides accurate market assessments using comparative sales data and current market trends. Sellers receive detailed reports to inform pricing decisions while buyers gain insights into property worth. This complimentary service helps clients make informed real estate decisions.
Buyer Assistance
We help buyers find ideal properties through personalized search services and MLS access. Our agents provide market guidance, negotiation support, and transaction expertise. From first-time buyers to investors, we tailor our approach to meet individual purchasing goals and budget requirements.
Mortgage Services
Our mortgage division works with 80+ lending institutions to secure competitive financing options. We assist clients with purchase loans, refinancing, and specialized programs for unique property situations. Our team simplifies the loan process while ensuring compliance with current regulations.
People
Larry Boren
Broker-Owner
Larry Boren founded L B Brokerage in 1985 after teaching health education in LAUSD. With 40+ years in real estate, he holds a broker's license and personally oversees all operations while remaining active in transactions.
Questions
What real estate services do you offer?
We specialize in residential sales, property management, rental services, mortgage solutions, and property valuation across Long Beach and surrounding areas.
How do you help sellers maximize property value?
Our team provides strategic pricing guidance, professional marketing, and expert negotiation backed by decades of local market experience.
Can you assist with investment property transactions?
Yes, we handle investment properties including multi-unit buildings and offer specialized services for probate and foreclosure situations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We facilitate rent and HOA dues payments through secure e-check processing for owner and tenant convenience.
How can I get a home valuation?
Request a complimentary home valuation through our website to receive a professional assessment of your property's current market value.
Reviews (6)
Michele T.
Mar 07, 2017
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Solid Five Stars for By the Sea/LB Brokerage as it is now managed by Maria Wells with Carrie Lutz. They are personable, attentive, and responsive. What more could you ask for? As homeowners for 30+ years, we had reservations about being tenants because we like a well-maintained home. There was no need for concern. It's a win-win: we respect the property and they respect us.
Sheryl T.
Mar 03, 2017
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It took yelp 4 years to remove a review I wrote. The said it was outside the guidelines. Well if I can't speak the truth about a business the yelp is useless. That's why Google has reviews now and they don't delete them. Here is my review again. I rented an apartment at 218 Belmont Long Beaach CA and LB Brokerage (AKA By the Sea) took over managing and it was nothing but problems. They don't fix anything unless its a plumbing issue and the only reason they do that is because they have to or the health department will be notified. Jessica the contact person acts like she
Gio T.
Mar 16, 2016
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Believe all the bad reviews you see they will take your money and regardless of all the information you give them for income verification they will harass your work will use unfair practices in deciding who their tenants will be this place needs to be investigated. They have to be up to no good. We ended up deciding not to do business with this company because of the stress that goes with their processes. Larry gets upset with once you call him out on his practices and starts to yell, I think he needs some anger management. I think they want to do the right thing but can't seem to figure
Jess W.
Nov 04, 2015
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I rented a house that was managed by LB Brokerage for a year. Whenever I had an issue, they sent someone out right away to fix it. When I moved out, they gave close to my entire deposit back. As a side note, Maria at LB Brokerage is the absolute best! She was always pleasant on the phone and in person. Overall a great management company!
Patricia N.
Aug 05, 2015
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My son and his friend applied and were accepted to rent an apartment. Myself and his friends parents were the co-signers on the lease. We were told to have cashiers checks for the deposit and first month's rent by Aug. 5, which we did. We all live in the San Diego area and the kids are attending CSULB and needed to move in asap. Preparations for the move were made for Aug. 8-9. Just before 5pm (I'm certain the office closes at 5pm) Aug. 4, the friend's parents were called and told that the apartment was given to someone else. Really? How do you do business this way and get
Bl B.
Jul 18, 2015
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Well, this review is actually about an agent/broker of theirs by the name of Mark Vinton. The Trulia app returned a listing @ 438 Cedar Avenue and he was the contact person with whom I scheduled a viewing. The first sign of an issue was when he informed me that he was renting it out for his 90+ year old lady friend as a favor. Regardless, I paid the $25 application fee and was approved. All was going reasonably well until he informed me that the 1st months rent and security was payable in CASH ONLY. I told him we could meet at a bank where I would purchase the $1500 money order/cashiers check
