We have created a six-step guide meant to provide a complete overview of the process of buying a home in California. Above, flip through the interactive copy of our Craft & Bauer | Real Broker Home Buyer Guide, detailing a full breakdown of the entire process from start to finish.

 

6 simple steps to buying a home

 



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Shana Gates

Principal Partner | CSO | DRE# 01729222


Shana Gates is Principal Partner and Chief Strategy Officer of Craft & Bauer | Real Broker. A licensed Realtor since 2006, Shana has been dedicated to helping clients achieve their real estate goals with exceptional professionalism and expertise. Since 2012, she has focused on the luxury real estate market, gaining invaluable experience at Partners Trust in Beverly Hills. This exposure to high-end properties and discerning clientele has shaped her ability to deliver world-class service and results.

As a resident of Indian Wells, Shana leads an award-winning team of specialists renowned for providing concierge-level service and innovative marketing tailored to luxury buyers and sellers. Her dedication to exceeding client expectations and delivering personalized solutions has solidified her reputation as a trusted advisor in the luxury market.

Shana and her husband split their time between their homes in Indian Wells, Marina del Rey, and Chautauqua, New York. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family and caring for her beloved Golden Retriever, Koda.


Charisse Drewry

Estate Agent | DRE# 02235484


Charisse Drewry is an Estate Agent with Craft & Bauer | Real Broker and a respected realtor specializing in Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley, renowned for her adeptness in talent acquisition, contract negotiations, and securing optimal deals for clients. With a career marked by challenges embraced and successes celebrated, Charisse's dedication to her craft is unwavering.

At the core of Charisse's approach lies a commitment to personalized service. She invests time in understanding each client's unique needs, ensuring tailored solutions that exceed expectations. Inspired by design influencer Kelly Wearstler, Charisse infuses her projects with a maximalist flair, creating vibrant living spaces that tell a story.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Charisse is deeply committed to supporting causes like St. Jude and the SPCA. In her leisure time, she finds joy in gardening, traveling, and outdoor adventures with family. Charisse's commitment to excellence and passion for connecting people with their dream homes make her a trusted advisor in the real estate journey.