After visiting the Central Coast for over 20 years and paying for hotels, we decided to purchase our first home.  It was July 2015, we were visiting family and mentioned it was time to have a home in the Central Coast.    It just so happened that Cory was hosting an open house right across the street. Upon meeting Cory, it was evident we had met a true professional.  We made an offer before the day was over and soon, we had our first home in the area.   We’ve kept in touch with Cory over the years and due to our growing family with grandchildren, it was now time to look for a bigger home.   We did not hesitate deciding on who was going to help in our search and immediately contacted Cory.   From the moment we met Cory it was obvious that he is a true professional and, more importantly, honest, caring and very patient.  It was an adventure looking at various properties, but Cory maintained that we would find the “perfect fit”.  He was absolutely correct and a home we had visited a while back hadn’t sold and was about to come back on the market.   Cory immediately made a call to the selling agent, we got an offer in, and now we own our second Central Coast home.   Additionally, upon closing, Cory also provided contact information (and called) potential contractors, landscapers, electricians and architects to get us started on our new home renovation.   Cory is more than just our Realtor, he’s someone that has become a good friend.

This was the second time I’ve used Cory Mason and Home Again Real Estate. The first time being when I purchased the Bradley Road Foreclosure property…and now to sell it. Cory came and looked at the house prior to the sale to make suggestions on what I should do to get top dollar for my house.  Cory gave me a detailed list of things I needed to do. Once I was ready to list the house, Cory went to work.  Cory did a lot of research work. While doing this he found a signed permit for the front garage that added 400 Sq Ft of living space to the house that I was not aware of!   Cory came in and did an extensive photo shoot of the house and put together a great listing. The listing was so good that the house was pretty much sold before the buyers even saw the house. The buyers came the first day it was on the market, it sold that day! Cory kept me aware of everything that was going on. He made sure I fully understood the process. During the Escrow, the buyer had a situation come up that could have killed the deal, but Cory worked with the buyers Broker and lender to make sure the deal stayed on track!  Cory has a wealth of knowledge in the industry with properties and the finance side of the industry. It was Cory’s knowledge of finance options that saved this sale AND THE SALES PRICE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY OVER ASKING!! I highly recommend Cory Mason and Home Again to anyone that wants the best experience in their real estate needs.

When we decided to buy a new home, we selected Home Again as we have used Cory in the past and have been very satisfied. This time our criteria was a little trickier as the area we were searching for a home in was only an area of a few blocks. Cory had a creative approach to finding our home.  He asked us to drive around and select what houses would be suitable, so we made a list of 28 properties. Cory sent fliers, went door to door and made phone calls. Within two weeks of Cory working his program, we were under contract buying one of our pre-selected homes…which was shocking to us! Given that this property was an off-market deal, it was a relief to not have to worry about outside competing offers.  Additionally, the seller saved time and money because he did not have to prep the house or pay for the listing agent commission.  It was a win for everyone involved! This is our 3rd purchase with Cory and for these types of reasons, we will continue to go to Cory for any and all of our future home buying!  We cannot say enough good things about him.  He is always on top of things, very professional, and a delight to work with!  Highly, highly recommend!

Cory helped my family find and purchase our home in Paso Robles. Not only did we get the house but it was under asking price with closing costs included. Any question I had he was able to answer and he is extremely friendly. I would recommend and I will be going to him for any future realty needs.

I decided to sell and was able to have Cory help me sell. Needless to say, he made the process easy and was so knowledgeable on everything. Not only was he knowledgeable but extremely wise and experienced when it came to knowing the market, always going the extra mile to help me feel comfortable and confident with all my decisions. He helped me every step of the way. I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience and would and will recommend Cory to anyone I know.

Picture this. It’s 2020, during covid, and you decide to buy and sell a home. Most people would think you were crazy. Most people thought we were crazy. But we had a secret weapon. From the start, Cory helped us get our home looking perfect for picture day. All the work we had put into the house over the years was highlighted, showing the strength of our home on the market. Cory made sure we used the description of the property to its fullest and made sure every picture had captions highlighting the upgrades, the community, and the surrounding neighborhood. And all that work was worth it! Those flat surfaces Cory kept asking for paid off with an accepted offer in under 48-hours. He worked with the buyer, keeping everything easy for us while we continued to work from home during Covid, even handling rent-back negotiations when we experienced a change in closing date from the sellers on our purchase.

I strongly recommend choosing Cory Mason as a Realtor. He has been so easy to work with on a variety of levels. He has an array of knowledge. His mastery and time and experience in the field of real estate makes the client feel sure that things are being handled correctly and ethically at all times. He literally makes everything feel so easy! He was able to help my husband and myself find our new home in such a difficult and challenging market. He always thinks about the customer and puts your preferences first and he’s always a phone call away and willing to provide help in every situation. His professionalism was a key component of why we chose Cory. He just simply understands what needs to be done and has a clear timeline for all aspects of the homebuying process. Not once did I feel unclear or unsure of what was happening during the entire process of purchasing our new home. Cory really goes the extra mile for his clients. Please let us know if there’s any additional information that we can help provide about our experience that has been so pleasant, in working with Cory Mason.

To anyone interested in Central Coast real estate: Don’t spend a nickel or commit to a sentence of a contract without including Cory Mason of “Home Again Real Estate” in your plans. You will have the advantage over any other competition. This is a completely unsolicited, voluntarily-rendered note of appreciation and testimony in favor of this gentleman and his firm. I feel strongly enough about his expertise and his service that I want to express my gratitude by telling of my experience: I live in Seattle, WA, and through a family death, found myself suddenly managing a family LLC that held a rental condo in Grover Beach. I was short on experience and long on need for help in putting it up for sale. We had listed the property with a big name realtor who snapped a few photos and wrote a paragraph or two for the MLS but little else. It languished and got stale, even underpriced as it was. The property did not show well and looked a little homely instead of homey. Along came a flyer from “Home Again Real Estate” and Cory Mason, offering to improve the marketing scheme. And, that was a major understatement. Cory got the listing and he went to work immediately repairing and recommending small projects to improve the look and function of our property. He anticipated every roadblock and got it removed or fixed ahead of time. When he could not find the right repair person, or it had to be done sooner, Cory rolled up his sleeves and did the work himself. He set a market price higher than before because he believed in the potential of our condo. His price seemed fair, but out of reach, yet he assured us the whole while, that “I CAN DO THIS”. This is Cory’s mantra: I CAN DO THIS! He says what he believes, and believes what he says. Best, he makes you believe it when he makes it happen. Cory Mason just finished with the last of a long buyer’s list of contingencies. We are now within days of completing escrow thanks to his indomitable efforts, and at a selling price I am more than pleased with. Cory is right: He CAN and he WILL DO THIS. I recommend Cory Mason and Home Again Realty unequivocally to anyone with a Central Coast real estate need.

Cory was persistent and diligent with his efforts to sell our house in a difficult market and obtain a fair price for our home.  He was particularly helpful in negotiating the rent back we required as our new home was not available at the close of escrow on the existing home. Thank you Cory for a job well done.

My real estate experience with Cory Mason/Home Again Real Estate could best be described as exemplary.  In recent years I’ve had numerous occasions to use real estate professionals and I have found none comparable to Cory. I can recommend Cory Mason to anyone seeking a pleasant and smooth real estate experience.

I recently worked with Cory Mason and Home Again Real Estate in liquidating a household for a friend who, for medical reasons, is no longer able to live independently. This is a situation which can be extremely difficult both emotionally and legally, and Cory made it all so smooth that it passed as just another box checked. Cory went the distance (which was way above and beyond what many people would consider) to make sure that proceeds were maximized for the owner’s benefit while being more than fair to the other parties involved. He worked seamlessly with the estate auction firm, and communicated with the owner with respect and concern, keeping him updated throughout the entire process. Cory’s ability to pivot in the correct direction when called for is truly impressive, his respect for the property and parties involved is obvious, and his deep knowledge of his profession was key in making what could have been a wrenching experience a very good memory.

I closed the sale of my house with Cory Mason last month and I want to sing his praises.  Cory started working with me months before I listed my property for sale. He had great advice and referrals on how to get my property ready for the best price and best exposure.  From the beginning, Cory thoroughly explained the process. He was knowledgeable and clearly had the experience necessary to smoothly handle my sale.  Cory’s communication was excellent. He kept in touch with me almost daily and responded to all of my inquiries promptly.  Cory really helped me manage my expectations. He was always honest with me but remained positive towards meeting my goals.  At the end of the day, I got the buyer I wanted. Great price. Great terms. Cory’s service and involvement representing me was what made that happen.  Overall, my experience working with Cory was excellent and I would highly recommend him to family, friends, and colleagues. Thank you Home Again Real Estate!

Cory is amazing! My wife and I were trying to sell a house in NH and use the money to buy a house in the 5 cities without being homeless in between.  Cory stepping in and made it happen! I was looking at houses remotely through Zoom trying to make the biggest purchase of my life from 3000 miles away, and Cory made it happen like it was nothing. I’m not sure, but I think Cory might also have a psychology degree, because there were times where my wife and I were totally overwhelmed and pessimistic about how everything was going while Cory was cool as a cucumber. He went above and beyond for us, and I am writing this from our amazing new house in Arroyo Grande that is perfect! I couldn’t recommend him strong enough. If we ever buy or sell another house in this area again, I will look no further than my phone under the letter C. Just give him a call, you will not regret it.

In the midst of all of the chaos caused by COVID, our family realized it was time to upgrade our home to better suit our family’s needs, though we were nervous about the timing and all of the details that go into selling and buying. Cory met us exactly where we were, listening to our desires and concerns, and helped us chart a course forward. He made the process easy and smooth. Cory did an excellent job with the selling of our home. He took the extra time and care to truly capture the great features of our home and the extra touches we had added over the years. Not only did our condo sell very quickly, but it was a record high sale for the complex. When there were a few complexities that suddenly turned up over the weekend at closing, Cory took care of them, allowing us to focus on our move. Although we hope to not move for a very long time, if we do have to move, our first call will be to Cory!

My husband and I recently sold our condo in Pismo Beach as we found our forever home on the central coast in San Luis Obispo. When we decided it was time to discuss listing the condo, we contacted Cory. He came over to walk us step by step through the process and all of the paperwork and made sure all our questions or concerns were addressed. He spent quite a bit of time making sure the listing was thorough, told a great story and that the pictures really conveyed the property well. He also suggested getting a home inspection so that we could know if there we any items to address and get them taken care of before the listing hit the market. I believe this was an important part of the process for us and any potential buyer. The fact that they could review a current inspection that showed there were no issues before even looking at the property in person is a great place to be. Once the property was listed, Cory kept us informed of potential interest and/or walk-throughs from buyers. Once we received an offer, he walked us through the offer and gave us sound advice for countering. When got to the point of accepting an offer, Cory outlined all the milestones that needed to be met up to the closing date. He was proactive in reaching out to the buyer’s agent a few days ahead of the milestones they needed to meet to ensure they were on track for completion. This led to a smooth closing process. I would recommend Cory to anyone who wants to sell their home. He was thoughtful, professional, caring, thorough and really wonderful to work with through the process.

Cory is highly prepared, professional, and personable. From the moment we met him we felt like we were talking to a friend. He guided us through the sale of my elderly mother’s home, giving us helpful feedback and saving us money on needless upgrades. He educated us about the home selling process from start to finish and connected us with contractors as needed. Cory delivered on his promise of fantastic marketing. The photos and written copy were eye-catching and thorough. There were multiple showings within just hours of the home going on the market! The home sold quickly and for the asking price. Cory’s eagle eye for details made all the paperwork that followed effortless for us. We feel so lucky that Cory shepherded us through the home selling process.

Earlier this year we received a personal invitation dropped off at our house from Cory to attend a workshop. Hesitant at first my family still decided to attend the Home Buyers Workshop in Santa Maria. Buying a home is something my parents always wanted, and this was the push they needed to make it happen. After getting a price range Cory emailed us a questionnaire to see where our family wanted the home. As soon as Cory had these details, we went on our first round of house searching. The lender, who spoke Spanish, rode along in the car the first day we looked at property to open communications which was very helpful for my mother. After that, it was not necessary as we trusted Cory to protect our interests. Every time we went out to search for houses Cory was very prepared and organized. He brought a clipboard for us and a pen with information about each house we would be looking at that day. After a few months of searching, Cory helped us find the perfect home for us. It ended up being a home that was featured at the workshop. While the whole process of buying the house was stressful, Cory came to our house to personally explain all the documents and kept us in the loop the whole way through. Throughout the process we communicated through email, phone calls and in person and Cory was quick to respond to all methods. Cory truly cares about making us happy and getting to know our family. This is something that is very important when buying a home since we trust him, which makes us feel comfortable. I can’t stress enough how happy and thankful we are in our new home all thanks to the hard work of Cory.

Cory, I would like to personally thank you for all your help and support you gave me on the purchase of my new Pismo Beach home. At age 65 and alone, it’s very scary to go out and look for a home and find a person you feel comfortable with and trust to help steer you in the right direction. You asked me a few personal questions about myself and what I was looking for in a home. Of course, we all have big expectations that usually can’t be met. I also felt your professional relationship became very personal which for me was very comfortable being from a small town. You managed to go out of our way for me in so many ways. You found the perfect location and home I would have never thought I could afford. You hooked me up with Mark Frassica at EquityReach Mortgage Solutions who made it all happen as far as the mortgage. You also made sure all inspections were completed, even went to house and installed carbon monoxide detectors for me. Your negotiating skills between buyer and seller were extremely well put together Living three hours away from Pismo made it very difficult for me at times to be there for certain inspections or repairs to be followed up on. You went over and above the call of duty to be there for me or arrange meetings and any business to be conducted on weekends or to my convenience. You never left me wondering what was going on. You e-mailed or called me throughout the whole adventure. You really made my dream come true and all with a view!! Even after escrow closed you lent me your own personal utility trailer to use for my renovations. I will definitely recommend you to anyone I know or don’t know, to trust you and your hard work to help them find their dream home. You make a bumpy road smooth.

It is with great pleasure that we recommend Cory Mason of Home Again Real Estate. From our first conversation with Cory through the final phase of our real estate transaction, he was professional, extremely communicative, detail oriented and never failed to have superb follow through. We reside three hundred miles from the property which was listed with Home Again Real Estate and never met Cory Mason “face to face”. Our daily contact via phone or email proved that to be unnecessary. Cory answered all of our questions and concerns in a clear easy to understand manner which put us at ease. Our property was marketed perfectly as a result of the creative photos incorporating the positive aspects of our property into appealing verbiage. We were advised by other Realtors that in this “doom and gloom” economy we should be prepared to have our property sit on the market for at least two months. Additionally, these same individuals advised that we list the property at a price which was lower than our comfort level. Cory not only listened to us but had a positive upbeat perspective which indeed helped to sell the property within the first week! He understood our objectives which resulted in a quick and problem free escrow. We are appreciative of the hard work and integrity employed by Cory, and highly recommend him for a stress-free sale or purchase of a home.

Cory, On behalf of both Phoenix Lumber Company, Inc and Cowboy Lumber Co. Inc, I would like to thank you for the incredible job you did in helping, both companies and its peoples, with the relocation and set-up on the Central Coast. Rarely, in my over 30 years, of setting up a new enterprise, have I had the pleasure, of working with someone, who not only goes above and beyond, but is also committed to whatever it takes, and does so with such a positive and happy attitude. In these days when customer service is more an attitude of doing as little as it takes, it was quite a pleasure to work with an individual and their company, that’s philosophy is “Whatever it Takes” and to do so with a a smile and a laugh. As for the help you gave me personally, in finding the “Right” home (not house) and negotiating on behalf of myself, to get the best deal possible the words Thank-you do not seem enough. Rest assured, we will recommend you and your company to everyone we can that could use your services.

Dear Cory, I would like to send you our sincerest thanks for everything you did for us regarding our move to San Luis Obispo. I was so worried that we would not find anything comparable to our home in the Bay Area but somehow you exceeded our expectations. I know clients from out of area are the most challenging because you had to show us homes in 7 cities before we could narrow our search down to two cities and in the process, you patiently showed us over 50 homes. I cannot tell you how much I appreciated your never wavering kindness and patience throughout a very stressful time in our lives. Now let’s talk about the house. Wow, what an amazing piece of property. This home is so incredible and so perfectly suited for us. And the best part is you were able to negotiate the price to $125,000 less than the reduced asking price of 1.1 million. Most other real estate agents would have refused to present the offer. However, you were always of the attitude that if you don’t ask, you’ll never know what’s possible. Please feel free to give my phone number to anyone who would like a reference for you. I would love to discuss the fun we had house hunting and your professionalism and expertise in the Central Coast Real Estate.

Cory I would like to take a moment and thank you for your hard work and dedication to making our home buying experience a positive one. Casey and I could not be more excited about our first home! Working with all of you was such a pleasure, especially after dealing with some of the other individuals we met in the industry. Cory is such an ethical, hardworking and professional individual, I can see why so many people enjoy working with him. Casey and I feel extremely fortunate to have you in our corner. Often you fought zealously for us and we would not have this house now if not for you. I can’t tell you enough how much Casey and I appreciate your helpful and professional conduct throughout, and we plan to recommend you to all future home buyers we know. We plan to contact Cory again with any future real estate purchases. Thanks again.

Cory, Denise and I want to thank you for your exceptional and professional service to us while we found our retirement home. What a journey! I’m so glad I went with you rather than the guy from Remax. What a difference! The first realtor gave me no information on things like well depth, housing plans that were going to happen in the near future, which would interfere with our view, unpermitted space. Fortunately our mutual friend asked you to do him a favor and check for me. When I found out that you included these items and more, I realized I had the wrong realtor. You really are very thorough in all you do. And we appreciate it so much. And I get an extra bonus. Turns out we have a lot in common and I now have a new friend. I look forward to riding on the dunes, jet skiing and hunting. You are a class act.

What can I say about Cory Mason as a Realtor? Just not enough! He is a Realtor Extraordinaire! I bought my house through Cory 16 years ago and sold it recently through him, and both times he went above and beyond what could be expected of any Realtor. Trustworthy, very thorough, strategic and thoughtful are just a few words I would use to describe how he handled the recent selling of my home in the midst of all this Covid chaos. He and Margo, his wife, make a great team. Initially, they presented to me their strategy and timeline, so I would know what to expect. Margo did a wonderful job of photographing, editing, copy editing and presenting my home online, and Cory walked me through the preparation of getting my house ready to sell and kept checking on me to see if I needed any help to get things done. He then marketed the house in such a way that it sold within three days. He was always available if I had any questions and always protected my interests. The house was suppose to close on one date, my furniture was gone and I was ready to go, but the bank said they couldn’t close on the allotted date because they were backlogged. So, he made sure my hotel was covered until the closing and every other detail was covered. I am grateful and highly recommend Cory and Margo: they were a pleasure to work with under such stressful conditions.

It is with great pleasure that we recommend Cory Mason of Home Again Real Estate. From our first conversation with Cory through the final phase of our real estate transaction, he was professional, extremely communicative, detail oriented and never failed to have superb follow through. We reside three hundred miles from the property which was listed with Home Again Real Estate and never met Cory Mason “face to face”. Our daily contact via phone or email proved that to be unnecessary. Cory answered all of our questions and concerns in a clear easy to understand manner which put us at ease. Our property was marketed perfectly as a result of the creative photos incorporating the positive aspects of our property into appealing verbiage. We were advised by other Realtors that in this “doom and gloom” economy we should be prepared to have our property sit on the market for at least two months. Additionally, these same individuals advised that we list the property at a price which was lower than our comfort level. Cory not only listened to us but had a positive upbeat perspective which indeed helped to sell the property within the first week! He understood our objectives which resulted in a quick and problem free escrow. We are appreciative of the hard work and integrity employed by Cory, and highly recommend him for a stress-free sale or purchase of a home.

The professionals at Home Again were always there to answer any and all questions I had. Working with them was a genuine pleasure and I will ONLY work with them for any future real estate needs.

I was given the opportunity to go to Home Buyers workshop put on by some awesome folks Cory Mason and Mark Frassica. I did not know really what to expect. I have always wanted to own but did not think I could. I read the flyer and it said I could own for as much as I was paying for rent. It sounded to good to be true. I decided to check it out. After going to it I saw there is a possibility, so I went home and told my husband about it. Mark called soon after, to go over our finances, he saw things in our finances we did not. He set us up with Cory Mason and we began our Hunt! We wanted a fixer upper, so we could fix it and make it our own. We looked at many places and then decided on the one but found out it was taken. That was okay Cory reassured me there are plenty more. In addition to all their help in finding the right home I would also go online to www.realtor.com and I would let Cory know what piqued my interest and one day I saw it. It was on the same street as the first house we decided fit but was taken but this one was better, double paned windows, RV parking and an extra garage in the back. It is Perfect. It was a mess but fixable, Mark explained we could take out a 203K Loan to have the money to fix it up to our liking. Here I am on my first anniversary of owning a home and we are living in the house of our dreams and all thanks to Cory and Mark. Without their help in putting on this workshop I would still be paying someone else’s mortgage. This is the opportunity of a lifetime.

Cory, I know Tom already sent you his “testimonial”, I wanted to add a few points. I believe in “Relationships” as a tool to transact business, personal endeavors and any other resolution that might come into play in one’s life. I respond to relationship building and look for it with any professionals that I choose to do business with. Home Again Real Estate fulfilled all of that for me. Because of my responsibilities at home, I depended on you and Tom for my communication, honest evaluation and overall partnering with me as we embarked on this huge journey. You cc’d me with emails, you patiently answered all my questions, you respected my concerns and you empowered me to ask more questions. This purchase not only involved “buying a house” but also relocating from Orange County. There was trepidation, excitement, anxiety and huge concerns. You addressed each issue and were truly a partner in this journey. Not only did you partner with us, but with our entire team; Jeff Forrest, the seller, the loan broker and even went as far to work with our inspector, city engineers, plumbers and electricians. I am sitting in peace because of all of this support. We are excited to move and start our new lives in this beautiful part of California. Thank you very much!