For sale: in dollars, euros OR pounds

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Remember that three-bedroom contemporary Mediterranean in the north-of-Sunset area of 90210 that was going to be listed for sale in dollars and euros? It’s hitting the market tomorrow -- for $3,495,000 or 2,378,150 euros -- or 1,876,681 pounds. No yuan or yen yet.

‘There are a lot of English people looking for houses now, and this seems like the natural thing to do,’ said Coldwell Banker listing agent Mark Goldsmith. ‘If this works out and I get positive feedback, I’ll suggest this marketing to all of my sellers.’ He added that European buyers looked at the home last night and he expects more to do so after the formal open house on Sunday.

Not all agents are convinced this strategy will have traction, however, despite the weak dollar and an influx of foreign tourists showing up at open houses in L.A.’s toniest neighborhoods.

‘Although there has been an increase in foreign interest in American real estate over the last six months, most of our business is U.S.-based,’ said Stan Richman, manager and VP of Coldwell Banker’s Beverly Hills North office. ‘Only 2% to 3% of our deals are from out of the country.’

Nonetheless, the attitude of many struggling agents remains ‘Whatever works.’

-- Diane Wedner

Photo caption: The three-bedroom hillside manor in 3,600 square feet has pool and views.

Questions or comments? E-mail diane.wedner@latimes.com