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.


Jacob Tager

Estate Agent | DRE# 02046199


Jacob is an Estate Agent at Craft & Bauer | Real Broker. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jacob first gained experience in the real estate industry as an agent, then went on to work with a leading real estate digital marketing company. He uses the expertise he honed through years of working in digital marketing to achieve the greatest results possible for his clients using cutting edge techniques.

As an Estate Agent with Craft & Bauer | Real Broker, Jacob takes pride in knowing the ins and outs of LA’s diverse neighborhoods and remarkable geography of the Coachella Valley. “I love finding the perfect home for my clients to match their dream life. A home steps from the beach, nestled in the hills, or tucked away in the heart of a vibrant city setting.” Clients value and appreciate Jacob’s commitment to professionalism. “It’s easy for an Agent to be agreeable and likeable. I pride myself on follow through: being on-time, responsive to all questions and concerns until keys are in my client’s hands. There’s no greater feeling than seeing their dreams come true.”

A seasoned art collector, Jacob’s passion for supporting emerging artists across the country and his vision of education, home and food equality drives his efforts to support causes like City Year and The Venice Art Walk year after year. He has worked on several housing projects with Habitat for Humanity in Watts and Tijuana, Mexico. He spends his spare time photographing lush landscapes and wildlife, playing the piano, and hiking with his dog.