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The Homebuyer's Blueprint

Your journey home starts with the right information.

Buyers Guide

Buying a home is one of the biggest milestones of your life, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’ve curated The Buyer’s Advantage to give you peace of mind and total clarity. Inside, you’ll find a deep dive into what to expect in Spring 2026, from local market shifts to savvy negotiation tactics. Get the insider knowledge you need to buy with confidence and ease.

CLICK TO ACCESS:

The Homebuyer's Blueprint

Your journey home starts with the right information.

Buyers Guide

Buying a home is one of the biggest milestones of your life, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’ve curated The Buyer’s Advantage to give you peace of mind and total clarity. Inside, you’ll find a deep dive into what to expect in Spring 2026, from local market shifts to savvy negotiation tactics. Get the insider knowledge you need to buy with confidence and ease.

Buyer's Course

Buyers Blueprint Intro

Module 1: You Need An Expert

Module 2: Buyer's Compensation

Module 3: Choosing the Right Lender

Module 4: Making an Offer and Negotiations

Module 5: Your Offer Is Accepted

Module 6: Inspections Are Complete

Module 7: The Final Steps

Module 8: Erin Brockovich Buyer Compensation

Module 9: Should Sellers Offer Buyer Compensation

Module 10: The Buyer Representation Agreement

Module 11: The Listing Agreement

Module 12: The Purchase Agreement

Module 13: Which Offer Should You Choose

market Updates

Market Update

Buying New Construction? Buyer Beware!

Local Market Update

National Market Update

Buyer Tips

Welcome to the...

VIRTUAL Home Buyer SEMINAR FOR Ventura county!

If you're either thinking about purchasing a new home or already made the decision to purchase a house, but you still have questions or concerns regarding the process, price or anything else - let me tell you:

You're in the right place.

This free home buyer seminar is giving you the exact step by step blueprint on everything you need so you can get clarity on everything A-Z and guide to you make the best decision in purchasing your new home.

You will learn about timelines and timing, inspections, loan pre-approvals, negotiations, and so much more.

Take a look around and let us know how we can help you.

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Cindy Sorey, MBA | REALTOR®, SFR, SRES

DRE#01772684

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The Complete Guide to Buying A Home

Welcome to the...

VIRTUAL Home Buyer SEMINAR FOR Ventura county!

If you're either thinking about purchasing a new home or already made the decision to purchase a house, but you still have questions or concerns regarding the process, price or anything else - let me tell you:

You're in the right place.

This free home buyer seminar is giving you the exact step by step blueprint on everything you need so you can get clarity on everything A-Z and guide to you make the best decision in purchasing your new home.

You will learn about timelines and timing, inspections, loan pre-approvals, negotiations, and so much more.

Take a look around and let us know how we can help you.

CLICK TO ACCESS: The Marketing Plan

CLICK TO ACCESS: Care -Free Move Checklist

Cindy Sorey, MBA | REALTOR®, SFR, SRES

DRE#01772684

CLICK TO ACCESS:

The Complete Guide to Buying A Home

Preparing for a possible move? Click below to check out our moving checklist to get your whole house ready for the next home!

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THE VIRTUAL HOME BUYER SEMINAR LIBRARY

Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to help you purchase a NEW home.

Thinking About Buying?

Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?

  • ​Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away

  • Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home

What to Expect When Buying a Home

Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.

  • ​We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too

  • My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours

Home Buying Process - First Step

The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.

  • ​Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan

  • ​Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping

Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualification

Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.

  • Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified

  • Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be

10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home

Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.

  • ​Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job

  • ​Don’t buy a vehicles

  • ​Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind

  • ​Don’t spend money you saved for closing

  • ​Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application

3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted

Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?

  • Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home

  • Put down a larger earnest money deposit

  • ​Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties

Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?

Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.

  • It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done

WANT TO GET A FREE CUSTOM MARKET PROPOSAL?

Go to the next page to request a custom market proposal for your specific home

THE VIRTUAL HOME BUYER SEMINAR LIBRARY

Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to help you purchase a NEW home.

Thinking About Buying?

Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?

  • ​Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away

  • Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home

What to Expect When Buying a Home

Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.

  • ​We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too

  • My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours

Home Buying Process - First Step

The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.

  • ​Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan

  • ​Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping

Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualification

Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.

  • Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified

  • Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be

10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home

Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.

  • ​Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job

  • ​Don’t buy a vehicles

  • ​Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind

  • ​Don’t spend money you saved for closing

  • ​Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application

3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted

Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?

  • Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home

  • Put down a larger earnest money deposit

  • ​Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties

Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?

Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.

  • It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done

WANT TO GET A FREE CUSTOM MARKET PROPOSAL?

Go to the next page to request a custom market proposal for your specific home

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Meet the Team

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The Boss

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Escrow Officer

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Mortgage Lender

Cherry Piper

Transaction Coordinator

Patrick Bulmer

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MASHORE GROUP

"The Mashore Group Is The Way To Go For A Successful Home Sale."

"Our first ever home sale. Krista and her team made the experience so smooth. From our first meeting to the last it was all about us and how they made it an enjoyable experience. They were all unbelievably attentive and responsive to our needs.

- Jerry & Liqin A.

"The Strategy, Marketing And Pricing On The House Were Spot On."

"My father in law passed and we needed to sell his house. We met with three different agents and we quickly decided to go with Krista. Krista and her team are very knowledgeable, energetic and at the top of their game. Everything was spot on."

- Shaun & Heather B.

"We Followed Her Advice And We Got The House For The Price We Wanted."

"Krista and her team were excellent. We bought a home while on vacation. We relied on her staff to not only view the house but she positioned us so well, that we followed her advice and we got the house for the price we wanted. Thank you!

- Michael & Laura N.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

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"We're so happy we attended the buyer seminar. This process really works and it works every single time...

- Mary & Troy

"Homes By Krista Is The Way To Go For A Successful Home Sale."

"Our first ever home sale. Krista and her team made the experience so smooth. From our first meeting to the last it was all about us and how they made it an enjoyable experience. They were all unbelievably attentive and responsive to our needs.

- Jerry & Liqin A.

"The Strategy, Marketing And Pricing On The House Were Spot On."

"My father in law passed and we needed to sell his house. We met with three different agents and we quickly decided to go with Krista. Krista and her team are very knowledgeable, energetic and at the top of their game. Everything was spot on."

- Shaun & Heather B.

"We Followed Her Advice And We Got The House For The Price We Wanted."

"Krista and her team were excellent. We bought a home while on vacation. We relied on her staff to not only view the house but she positioned us so well, that we followed her advice and we got the house for the price we wanted. Thank you!

- Michael & Laura N.