When we had to pick a real estate agent to sell our home we looked for the best company area. If it wasn't any surprise, we picked the same company that originally sold us the home years ago because we knew that they did an exceptional job at presenting the home when we bought it and we knew that when it was time to sell our home that they would do just as good as job presenting our home. Krista and her team are the best in the area at presenting homes and they have been for years. The team provides a timeline for the home sellers, a stager to help present the home, one of the best photographers and videographers, 3d home mapping, a premier agent home listing on Zillow with over 30 pictures, a home video walkthrough and 3d tour, social media marketing and also flyer handouts. Not only that, our agent Josh was an excellent agent at scheduling tours of the home during the pandemic lookdown. Josh was a great agent and was very responsive and friendly to work with. I definitely recommend Homes by Krista and Josh as an agent to sell or buy your next home. read more

Krista by far, the best realtor we have ever had. We have had dozens of homes both inside and outside of California, so we have plenty to compare her to. Oh, by the way, there is NO COMPARISON. No open houses to inconvenience the homeowner. She is a master marketer, incredibly knowledgeable in all facets of the sale (negotiation, wow!) AND she not only sold our property fast, but got us MULTIPLE OFFERS AND GOT OVER ASKING PRICE!!! What more could you ask for in a realtor? She cares about you. It's not just about her commission, even a little. She has so much referral business already. Do yourself a favor, hire the right realtor first time. Incredible experience (when you're no longer 25 lol, that means even more)! read more

I'm writing this review with so much love & aloha for Krista. We met with her last year in 2016 & she told us if we wanted to sell at a certain price we should wait. During that time she kept in touch with comparative analysis. Then when we listed in early 2017 she said she would get us to the amount we wanted for our home so that we are able to move. Everything she said and her team said came true. Even her team believe our home would sell. You see, I am the type of person who worries from all different angles. I'm always afraid that things won't go our way but with Krista she kept reassuring it will and that the right buyer was out there for our home. We had multiple bids and towards the end she knew which buyer was the best to pick so we went with her guidance. The process was simple after that. Every goal date was met by the buyer so it help reassure us we could start packing and move. I interviewed different Realtors, I read every review I could to come to the right decision and there is no doubt that Krista was the right choice. She knows the market, she knows about the documents we need to sign (must mention that everything is almost digital which made it easier on our busy schedule), her responsiveness was within a couple of hours, and her negotiation skills is strong, cautious in a good way, and attainable. She realizes it takes a team to take on the market. She hires experts for her team so that everyone has one specific job that they do 100% best so if your wondering why she gets business is because she built a solid business. She does what she loves and I can certainly say WE love what she has done! Aloha & Mahalo from the McDonald Family. Please keep in touch read more

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Krista. If you carefully read my review is mostly about your inability to negotiate.You advertise and present your self as a expert negotiator .We did not see that you display this skill at least with us.Also calling my Wife to ask her for me to delete this review is unethical. This is way behind . We do believe that you are passionate and you do care for what you do,but,again negotiation is a huge part of the transaction and that is the main reason why we were not happy .Because we did not see that. We wish you the best. read more

Where do I begin? My husband and I have used Krista's services three times now and she has not let us down. Krista and her team of professionals are as good as it gets. We were so impressed with Krista's extensive marketing skills, she was spot on when it came to the list price. She gave us tips on how to get our house ready and then had it staged beautifully...at no extra cost. Soon to follow was the videographer and the professional photographer. Even the glossy brochures were like nothing I had ever seen. Everything she does is a cut above the rest. Krista and her team were there for us every step of the way! They were responsive, professional, intelligent, and personable. Krista helped us a great deal when it came to buying our home in Pleasant Hill. She found us our dream home and negotiated a great price for us, that was not easy in such a competitive market. We couldn't believe it when Krista offered to view homes on our behalf when we were out of the country!! I recommend Homes by Krista 100% Thank you for taking the stress out of buying AND selling. Nicola read more

Josh Vitale was easy and cool to work with! Had our house sold in less than a week and still got us over asking! COVID 19 slowed us down but we Vitale still got us the money! Would definitely use again and refer to anybody looking to sell, even during a Pandemic! Thank you Vitale! read more

My family had a fantastic experience as buyers and then as sellers of the dream property on Meadow Brook Dr. in Brentwood managed by the business owner-Krista Mashore, who is an owner of the real estate firm "Homes by Krista." Such outstanding residents as Krista Mashore, her brother Josh, and their professional team, should be rewarded and considered as a top real estate organization in the entire county. They not only helped me and my family to buy the house of our dreams, but to be with us through the tough time when we had to go through relocation (due to my husband's promotion) and to sell the house in the fastest time and to the right buyers. Homes by Krista's amazing team has provided my family the peace of mind; they prepared the house for the showings in the most luxury manner; Krista and Josh were super prompt, polite, and dedicated every step of the way towards the selling point. Honestly, I felt that I have entrusted my close-to-the-heart house to the most professional, intelligent, and collaborative team. They went above and beyond to exceed our expectations; when it was a rainy week and one of the pipes started to leak, they found an immediate help of professionals. I have noticed that Homes by Krista, along with Krista herself and Josh are having a tremendous amount of local cleaning, landscaping, repair, carpet-cleaning types of professionals. I genuinely think that such people as Krista and Josh are contributing to the city of Brentwood (and other closest towns and cities) and bringing pride and joy to the entire community. I couldn't be more thankful to Krista, Josh, and everyone on their driven team of successors for their valuable time, input, productivity, and positive energy through the not-so-easy process of buying or selling the house. Sincerely, Natalie M. read more

They were a rockstar crew! I was able to sell my home completely remote. They took care of everything from beginning to end and got me a fair price. This included repairs and staging etc. after my tenant moved out so was extremely nice having them hook me up with their crews and get it all done. I'd highly recommend them! read more

Homes by Krista If you're looking to buy a home in these market conditions, you will need an agent who not only knows how to compete, but has proven results that they can win bids. Home's by Krista was hands down the best office I worked with. I'm an agent's worst nightmare. A VA buyer looking to purchase a home 450-550K zero down. Laughed at by most, ignored by others, and after 7 different agents, I made a call to Krista. At that moment, I knew, the search was over. Krista was immediate in her response, reinforced today's market realities, but was also quick to outline a strategy that would work, and boy did it! She assigned me to Lisa, who took the ball and sprinted, not ran with it. This office runs like a well-oiled machine. We scoured the slim picking's available, Lisa put together very comprehensive comp data and guided us to zero in on the target properties. This office was the only one who actually would advise on an offer price versus the standard response from others, "Offer what you feel comfortable". We put together a strategy to get the seller's attention and it immediately paid off. I spent 3 months trying to work through various agents with zero results. Within 2 weeks of working with Lisa and following Krista's initial guidance, we were successful! Result: 3 Bids placed, 2 accepted! Did I mention I'm a buyer with VA financing and offering zero down? That fact underscores how well these ladies performed. We couldn't have been more impressed by the professionalism, tenacity, and market knowledge. Thank you both for making our dream come true! I will look no further for my future real estate needs. Howard and Diana read more

Krista and her team are the best. Why? Because they make the process of selling a home very easy. Krista is loaded with information and data. She uses that to gauge the market and provide recommendations to her clients. When we first met with her, we knew she was the one. Her team is available at all times to answer questions and so is Krista. She was able to guide us on how to setup the house and provide help from her end as well. Our property was off the market quicker than we thought. All thanks to Krista and her team! read more

We had the pleasure to work with Krista and her team (Josh Vitale). My husband and I were looking for a home in our area for my out of town Mother as she wanted to be closer to her family after her husband passed away 4 years ago. This wasn't an easy task due to her budget, increasing home values and it being a seller's market. We were outbid on several homes but with faith and a lot of hard work from Krista and Josh, my Mother just purchased a home! Much goes on behind the scenes that buyers aren't always aware of; what I learned was there were multiple cash offers on this home but because of Josh's ability to build rapport and trust with the Seller's Realtor along with his negotiation skills Mom was able to buy this home! My Mom needed a support system that guided her in every step of the way being as this was the first time she would be purchasing a home on her own. Josh and Krista were very patient, understanding and realistic. Krista kept us informed every step of the way and answered any questions we had and Josh was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Krista and her team! read more

We hired Krista Mashore to list our home for sale. As an appraiser with more than 10 years of experience in the local real estate market, I sought a heavy hitter in the local market to list our home.... An experienced, skilled professional with a high powered team to back her up, that's what Krista and Homes by Krista is. Having seen Krista sell thousands of homes in the local market and experiencing her high level professionalism as a colleague, the decision was easy. From start to finish, Krista and her team far exceeded our expectations. She handled our most valuable asset, our home, with the highest level of care and professionalism, all while making us feel like family. We never doubted Krista would obtain the highest offer the market would bear for our home. Hire her, she is amazing. read more

If you are looking for a realtor that takes the stress out of buying a new home or the selling of your present home; who actively listens to what your needs are; who is an expert in the field; is progressive and innovative; and is with you every step of the way. Search no further Homes by Krista is the answer. Krista and her staff are phenomenal. I should know, as I have sold and purchased a total of 6 homes with Krista. So, don't settle for the rest, only choose to work with the best, and that is Homes By Krista. read more

What can we say about Krista Mashore? A million positive things that's what! When my husband and I knew we were putting our house on the market I called Krista first to interview her. We had always gotten her flyers in the mail showing us what houses were for sale in our area. I always loved seeing it. Never met her but thought if we ever sell our house I will interview her. Well that time came and I called her and she came to our house very prepared and showed us why she is the best of the best! (our words not her's) she knew the market and we liked her right away. I had told her on the phone that we were going to be interviewing other Realtor's and she was fine with that. Even said that is a good thing to do. She was our first Realtor that came over and we hired her on the spot after talking with her at our kitchen table! She asked, I thought you were going to interview other Realtor's? I said I was but I don't need to after meeting you we love you we love how you work and most of all we loved her honesty and told us how it was. No beating around, to the point and that's what we liked. We knew she would sell our house. Her comment was no its always good to interview other Realtor's and she advised us to do so. My husband and I looked at each other and said no we don't want to! You are our Realtor :) So with that our house went on the market a couple weeks later. I thought it would be on the market that next day but Krista does not work that way, she had to do photos and videos, staging and a beautiful solar sign out front, that all needed to be done prior to putting our house in the MLS. She was upfront and very honest and said this will all get done and you will love it. I have to say it was worth the wait and our house looked beautiful, her advisement was awesome and all the photos and video were unbelievable. We were so happy! So our house goes on the market and it sold in less then two weeks. The buyers were awesome and we were so happy to turn our house over to buyers that fell in love with our house as much as we have loved it all these years. Not only working with Krista but her whole staff from her stagger, the photographer, her office staff and the title company representative were all outstanding at everything they did. They are all the best of the best! My husband and I did not have to worry about one thing. Krista and her staff made sure it was all taken care of and not once did we have to wonder what was going on through the process because we were always updated. What a blessing they all our to us. We were so happy with the outcome and the friendship that grew between us all. We knew right away when this spunky Realtor walked into our house that she was the one! My husband and I have bought and sold houses for many years so we were not new to finding a Realtor. I only wish through all those years of doing so we would have met Krista way back then. Thank you so much Krista and your staff for making the process of selling a home so enjoyable and calm. We will love all of you for ever and never forget all that you did for us. You truly have a gift and your smile and kindness will always warm my heart. Love love love all of you! Your clients and now friends, Sue & Mike Silva read more

Working with Krista Mashore to list our home was an absolute pleasure. Krista's knowledge of the market allowed us to price our home perfectly, and her business savvy allowed us to get multiple offers over our asking price. Her marketing materials and staging services really made our property shine. Krista and her team were extremely helpful and attentive to any questions or concerns we had during the selling process, and their attention to detail allowed the sale of our home to go very smoothly. When the time comes for us to use the services of a real estate agent again, we will absolutely be working with Krista Mashore and the Homes by Krista team. read more

I have used krista several times over the years. This last time was the most challenging yet. We had to find a house that could accommodate an extended family situation. We had to look at dozens of homes in an ultra competitive market. We made offers on four homes before we finally got the home we wanted. What makes krista special is that she is not a one gal show. When she couldn't make it one of her assistants was there! On the spot, short notice, when we needed them any day of the week! They were there! Don't hire a one man show, hire a team, because in a competitive housing market, u need someone who will make sure u get the deal you want Joe V read more

Choosing Krista as our real estate agent was an eye opener for our family. Previously, we had gone through another agent with our home listed for three months and no offers. This can be a very frustrating and disappointing experience. We had decided to take our home off of the market having given up hope, then we heard of Krista. I did some research this time, looking at her reviews, experience, and business tactics. Krista's forward thinking, professionalism, marketing strategies and eagerness immediately won us over. Everything was completely different with Krista and her sales team. We were not only amazed with her integrity but also the fact that she invests in her clients. Krista provided a team that helped to coordinate the sale of our home; she staged our home, took professional photos (this truly makes a difference with marketing), did a video, and used marketing strategies that most realtors have yet to venture upon. Within one day of our listing we started to hear back from agents, we had multiple offers within a few days and by day six we were sold! We couldn't believe it! For the next 30 days Krista and her team continued to keep in constant contact with us, walking us through the process and making sure we understood everything that was being done. I can't thank Krista and her team enough for all of the hard work they put into selling our home. This experience was life changing as far as real estate goes. I will never go to anyone else to sell or purchase a home as long as Krista is in business. If you have any doubt about whom you should trust with your home and hard earned money call Krista for an interview. That's what we did and we have absolutely no regrets! read more

Extremely impressed with Krista and her team. Krista was the 7th Agent we have used in the past 30 years to buy/sell a house and I can say that based on our experience I can not say enough good things about Krista and her team. I dealt with Kathy on a daily basis and couldnt be happier with her attentiveness and problem solving skills. I can honestly say that I consider Kathy and team to be friends. They did exactly what they said they would and were spot on as far as showing expertise in their field. Kudos to Krista and her team. If we ever decide to move back into the area, we will be calling Krista for her professional guidance and knowledge. Thank you Krista Mashore to you and your outstanding team! read more

Tawyna helped us all the way through the process of selling our home and I am truly glad we went with the Homes by Krista team. From the onset of inquiring, I could tell that they were professional realtors who were highly esteemed in the local market, kept up to date with their research, and most importantly, valued the best interest of their clients. Tawnya proved me right by selling our home for $20K over our asking price. In selling your home, presentation is everything - and Homes by Krista sure know how to present. From marketing materials, to staging, to online presence, we knew buyers out there would be wow'd, and sure enough, our home went into escrow three days after going on the market. There wasn't even time for an open house! Plus, we had already moved to another city by the time our house was listed, so the entire transaction was done remotely. I had peace of mind that Tawnya and her team would have it handled. Thank you, Homes by Krista! read more

Krista Mashore is a consummate professional and a great friend. Back in 2010 we found ourselves in the unimaginable position as many others. We had to move out of state for a work opportunity but we owned a house that was underwater. We knew we needed to pursue a short-sale and we knew we needed someone to help us. We researched the agents in our area and interviewed a few that advertised they were educated in short sales. We immediately clicked with Krista. She made a great presentation and followed through. She helped us every step of the way. She listed our home in February and we had completed and closed on our short sale by June 24th. Thanks to Krista's efforts we had two reasonable offers within a week. A short sale is not easy and is not without stress. Krista supported us and answered all our questions without fail. We moved out of state in April and in the very capable hands of Krista. We truly feel her advice, support and take-charge attitude was the reason we were able to complete a successful short-sale in a reasonable amount of time. It is possible to move on from a short-sale. We were able to move our family to take advantage of the job opportunity. Within nine months of closing on our short sale, we were able to obtain a mortgage through a community bank and a portfolio loan program to purchase a new home. Krista knows her market and her business. We highly recommend Krista Mashore. Without Krista's knowledge of short sales and knowhow to move within the process, it would have been a terrible experience especially since we were living in Mableton, Georgia. Thank you again Krista. My best, Patty read more

We were young when we bought our house, we saw an add for a home and called to ask if we could see it. Our realtor was on vacation but told us to go look at it and let us know what we thought. After realizing we showed up without a realities Kristas convinced us not to use our realtor and let her represent us that she would credit us back our money in closing. We proceeded with the purchase of the home. This was in 2009 and the market was just starting to go down, loans were getting harder to get. After the loan took 30 days she called us and told us we needed to pay the owners mortgage. Fine we paid it, she didn't have us pay the principle only she made us pay the full principle/interest payment. They homeowner had pick a payment. The loan was taking awhile to close so she told us to go ahead and move into the home, we had already made a payment no big deal to move in. On the day the loan was supposed to close the title company called me and told me Krista was upping her commission because she found out the couple had money in escrow coming back to them...$35,000 (she told us the couple was upside down and we had to take the price the home was for sale for.). Title also told me our payment was going from $4900 a month to $5900 a month and the closing costs were going from $12,000 to $18,000. What could we do WE WERE ALREADY MOVED IN!! Long story short, she DOES NOT look out for your best interest, she is selfish and DO NOT LET HER REPRESENT YOU AND THE SELLER OR VISE VERSA!! It's taken us growing older and telling more people our story to realize how bad we were treated and taken advantage of!!! I'm sure she's wonderful for HER customer just do not let her double end the deal, as for us she was not the trusted person we were hoping for, she clearly took advantage of our age and newness to the home buyers market. read more

I've now done about 10 real estate transactions in the bay area with 10 or more realtors and hands down, I have had the best experience with Krista. She has the same sense of urgency and responsiveness that I have. She and her team did a great job listing my house, staging it beautifully, doing the negotiations, presenting all the offers to me, etc. They are proficient in using technology which was perfect for me, made all the reviews and signings a breeze. Overall, Krista just made the whole process easy and smooth and I would highly recommend her. My home had multiple offers within one day of listing and we closed for higher than asking! read more

Krista definitely has the dream team! Krista has been very accommodating and so quick to follow up with the sellers of our now new home. Special kudos to Alison, their buyer's specialist. She is so great with what she does. She is so passionate, professional and knowledgable with the market. We definitely had an unimaginable stress-free experience with the contingent selling of our house and buying our new home. We are very thankful for the flawless work they have done for us. We could have not been super lucky to have such great realtors like Krista and Alison to help us. read more

We recently closed the sale of an investment property with Krista representing us. From start to finish the process was extremely easy and timely. Krista is very professional and thorough, in addition to being a warm, calming presence throughout what can sometimes be a hectic and frustrating experience. I will use her again and highly recommend her services. read more

I did extensive research and interviewing only the top-performing realtors in the Antioch/Brentwood/Discovery Bay area to make sure I would be working with the very best. I needed someone excellent to sell three homes almost simultaneously for me. Krista Mashore was the stand-out, and she is TOP KNOTCH! She is creative, professional; unique in her approach, tech savvy, nice and extremely responsive -- and it all translates to SHE PERFORMS! This is the reason I selected Kristsa, and she was so affective and got all three of my homes sold quickly and for great prices. I would welcome working with her again, anytime. read more

I finally decided to sell my long term rental property in Brentwood. I had to list it during December as the tenants were moving then. I was worried about a possible disadvantage for the winter sale due to weather, holidays, families and children-schools, but not much choice. I did much research and decided on Krista Homes. I liked Krista's expertise on the various digital marketing platforms: Zillow, Craigslist, Realtor.com, Facebook. She has great marketing skills with her Utube videos also. Her team took fantastic photos that looked great on the WEB, and also did a nice staging job if needed. Josh was the point man and was very reachable via phone or text. He assisted with minimal repairs, referrals and answered all questions, very supportive. After all said and done with the sales worries and aggravation, the house sold in two days with multiple offers over asking price--UNBELIEVABLE. Krista team proved their value again, I believe they sell 15-20 homes per month, a credit to their care and expertise, thanks Krista, Josh and team. read more

It was my pleasure working with Krista and Angelica @Homes by Krista. I was so impressed by their efficiency and professionalism. I will recommend them to anyone wanting to buy or sell a home. They definitely went above and beyond to make it a smooth transaction for both the buyer and the seller. read more

For the past 11 years that I have known Krista Mashore - I have recommended every one of my friends and family to use her as she surpasses the definition of a real estate agent. Currently she is assisting my brother in the purchase of his new home in Discovery Bay and Krista has been absolutely incredible and so accommodating to their schedule as they are moving from SoCal. If you are in the market to work with a true professional who loves what she does, loves her community and is completely committed and passionate about her work, then I HIGHLY RECOMMEND giving Krista a call today! read more

I recommend Homes By Krista for anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Krista listed our home at 2700 presidio drive in brentwood. And we had offers in a few weeks and closed in July 2015. Krista and her entire office were amazing throughout the entire process. Krista made our experience a smooth and stress free transition. Her office and team we very helpful and answered any questions we had. Thank you Krista, and the entire team at Homes by Krista for everything! read more

Say "yes" to Krista Mashore and you will get a highly qualified, professional, energetic agent and her equally wonderful team that will immediately begin working for you above and beyond your expectations. Par excellence! No regrets! read more

Krista Mashore and her team made selling my home as easy as it can be. Krista's knowledge, professionalism, and integrity made me trust both her and the process of selling my home. Her marketing strategies impressed me. Krista utilizes technology to market a property and to facilitate the signing and processing of the mounds of paperwork that are involved in buying/selling properties. Krista offers free staging of your home - which transformed my house from bland to beautiful- and a photographer/videographer who created the photos/video shown on the internet and via apps for smart phones. Krista and her team listen to you and respect that selling a home is an emotional process. I appreciate the support that I received from each and every person connected with Homes by Krista that I had the good fortune to meet or to talk to. Thank you. I highly recommend Homes by Krista. read more