Mark Mestaz

A lot of how we do things is based on previous experiences and stories we've heard that resonate with us. Sometimes it comes from our parents or caretakers. What if that script is leading us down the path of MOST resistance? What if the way most agents tell you to start the process of buying a home is just what they were told to do, and they don't even know why?... In Step 1 of The Confidence To Close Method, we figure out what lens we're looking through. Feeling anxious about where to start? Then you need a copy of my guide. Let me know if you want it.

These are my grandparents from the Mestaz side. My Grandpa Sam (I called him Grandpa Ace) used to call me Ace. I think that’s why I started calling him that. He used to call my brother Number Two because my brother was named after him.... He had a raspy voice and had a very distinct laugh. He called my grandma Sweet Heart. My Grandma Alva was one of the sweetest souls I’ve ever known. Besides her best friend, my Aunty Grace. She held your face in her hands when she kissed you. I wasn’t close with her early in life, but several years before she passed, I got to show up for her. She’s etched on my soul forever. She’s one of my guardian angels now. She came through when I was getting a reading when I first moved to Bakersfield. She told the Medium that she knows when I have anxiety and or feeling depressed, and she’s there with me embracing me the way I did for her. She said when I see a hummingbird know she’s with me. The last time I went to see Rubi’s mentor, he saw her standing next to me. There’s a little lady with white hair standing behind you. She has her hand on your shoulder. It gave me chills. I was there when they moved on to the other side, both. I got to say goodbye. I got to kiss my grandpa on the forehead, and I had my hand on his leg when he departed. When my grandma passed, I got to put my hand on her chest and tell her it was ok to let go. It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever experienced. I miss them, and I’m so grateful that I get to carry on their legacy.

Humans have the unique ability to be mindful. I used to struggle a lot with my emotions and feelings. I was the guy people warned you about. I've gone through a lot of therapy and personal-development. I've healed a lot of the root causes of my issues. Part of my practice of better living and better thinking is to watch my thoughts.... I observe them. I try to describe them. Where I think they came from. What prompted them to exist. I ask myself if I should act on them. Like, voice them to someone. And I ask myself if I should just let them be. Then, I let them exist unapologetically and without judgment. Whatever comes to mind is valid and exists for a reason. Sometimes ,the thoughts don't agree with who my higher self is. So I just let them exist between my ears. I find that going to an AA or ACA meeting helps with crazy thoughts. Sharing them with people that understand them and have practice working with them helps. Being mindful like this allows me to be who I want to be. The guy, you guys, celebrate. The guy that makes me proud. Do you practice any mindfulness?

Zillow's CEO, Spencer Rascoff, sold his home for 40% less than the Zestimate showed in 2016! Here's the worst part. It happens in both directions. Seller's get jipped on value. Buyers end up paying too much because their basis for value is off. Do you really want Zillow to determine how much you're going to pay?... Who exactly are you going to trust? The Confidence To Close Method will help you figure this stuff out. There's a link to the guide in the first comment.

I met Janet and Dave in the summer of 2018. They inquired about a run-down mobile home in the mountains by Castaic. Janet was so friendly. She was too friendly, and I was anxious that someone would take advantage of her. I ran her through a quick consult to make sure I fully understood what they were looking for. I agreed to meet them at the property. My lender and I poured over their finances for what felt like weeks. We had a huge obstacle. They wanted LA County and could ...only afford Kern County. The listing agent for the house I purchased had a new listing, and I felt like it was a perfect fit. He was great to work with, so I knew it would be a smooth escrow, which my clients needed. I had my lender run a loan scenario, and the numbers lined up. Based on the historical appreciation rates, within five years, they would have earned enough in equity to sell the house and make back their initial investment and then some. If they agreed to sit for five years, they would then enter the LA market. We are close to year two, and I just sold their house. Guess what! They’re making back all the money they originally invested and then some. "We call Mark, our son. He worked with our whole family to make sure we got what we wanted. He also stood up for us when our family members wanted us to do things that we didn't want to do (like rent). He didn't make us do anything on the computer; he brought everything to us in person. Maybe it was just for us, and we're special. We don't know. We're just very grateful to have met him." -Janet and Dave H

I want you to keep these three a few things in mind when you start the home buying process. They might feel a little contrary. But being aware of these things will save you a ton of headache later down the line.... DM me for my First Time Buyers Checklist.

I’m the oldest of four kids even if I give off single child vibes. Carissa came into the picture after me. She was born exactly two years, three months, and four days after I was. She was born with mom instincts. Like she's our handler. She's who I run and cry to. Sammy came after Carissa. He thought he was going to be the baby always. He carried a Barney stuffed animal around that always had whatever he was eating that day spilled all over it. When he left town for The Army..., we used the Barney stuffed animal to save his place. Camille is our real baby. She gets away with murder, still to this day. But she's our favorite, I think. Like we literally all favor her over the others. Like I'd ditch Carissa for her (sorry sis). Sammy stops at her house first when he visits. And Carissa claims her like they were twins or something. I hate all of them. I'm still very mad. I was not the only child. Like I need for this world to revolve around me. Ok, ok, ok, they're all right. JK If you're close to me, you know they annoy the crap out of me. They're my exception to the rules, though. Always. God knew what He was doing when he made me their big brother. I did a lot to ruin that bond through the years, but they never left me.

When I think about the other side of what's happening in the world, I get excited. Some of us are starting to cycle messaging that we're sick of talking about The Rona, about BLM, about politics, about our economy. I'll be honest with you; I'm feeling fatigued about it too. And it's not because I want to drop the topics or the cause.... I still stand with my Black Brothers and Sisters. I know that my fatigue is nothing compared to what they have endured. I still want to do my part to promote safety while we find rona therapies and vaccines. I still want to vote on all the policy changes we got coming up and educate people on all those things. I also want to continue doing my part to build my business and create jobs and opportunities for others. But I'm tired too. So, where do I find what I need to keep going? I find my recharge in silence. I see a safe space in solitude. When I close my eyes and listen to my breath, the world changes around me. When I close my eyes, I hear my Grandma Alva tell me to calm my heart that God knows my troubles, and He's working on it. When I close my eyes, I'm reminded to stay on my side of the street and pray to understand more of God's will for me. When I close my eyes, I don't have to have all the answers. When I close my eyes, I breathe in abundance, and I breathe out the clutter sitting right between my ears. Prayer and Meditation are a massive part of my daily life. Its where I find the approval I need. It's where I find serenity. It's the place where my toolbox resides. What do you do to connect with a higher self or a higher power?

Did you know that mortgages are manufactured not pre-built? What I mean is. If you are applying for the loan you see advertised online or on TV; you're missing out. If you are taking mortgage advice based on "typical" scenarios, you are missing out again.... Yes, you have to qualify. There's no way around it. However, your qualification determines what kind of loan you get, and different elements are built into it. To my entrepreneurs. To my self employed. Your business income (even if you didn't pay yourself on your tax filing) counts as income. It won't be a typical loan that you get. The lender will have to work with you to customize your loan product. There are many layers to how the income numbers will be used to determine how much you qualify for. However, it's still possible. This is not the case with all banks/lenders. You have to connect with a lender that does this sort of thing. The key is attitude. To be honest. We're manufacturing a loan as we speak for one of my entrepreneur clients. When she realized what our capabilities were, she said, "See, it's more about my energy than my strategy." My Confidence To Close Method takes a very close look at all these elements. You will be connected with a lender that knows how to work with entrepreneurs like you. You leave the strategy to me. You worry about your energy. A link to the guide is in the first comment. Love you guys.

It’s rare I catch the moment on cameraany moment. I’m usually stuck trying to capture the moment after. Mostly because I don’t want to be behind my phone or camera during. When the moment happens, I want to be present in it.... I got to capture it as it happened yesterday, though. My client is an entrepreneur, business owner, and overall badass. Sales, Business Development, Coaching are all her superpowers. She showed up, ready to flex. It’s the flexing that you enjoy watching. The listing she wanted to see had a ton of nostalgic elements. They reminded her of all the things she loved about her childhood home. I slowly watched her peel away the layers of the facade like an onion. She couldn’t maintain the persona anymore. She told the listing agent it was going to happen. She was going to do the thing. First, she took off her shoes to feel the stone floors, and we talked about the homes energy. We made our way through the yard and talked about retreats that she’d host and mornings waking up and going straight to the hot tub with her fiance. Then we found the master bath. There was a tub made of granite. It was dug into the ground of the hillside that the home was placed onthe space surrounding into consisted of cedar beams and views of the forest. The Cedar the home is made of is critical for protection. The granite helps to see truth and has some protective properties as well. This was the tub she’d birth her child in. As we walked through the house, we came to a unique room. The window arrangement created a panoramic effect. The view was of a creek and trees in front of the property. There were built-in bookcases. Next to these windows and bookcases was a ladder to the loft. My client immediately climbed the ladder. Then it happened. Her inner child came out to play, and she couldn’t help herself. I looked at her, and she looked at me. You don’t say the words, but you both know. This house is it. The Confidence To Close Method will take you from the dream to standing barefoot, in the home of your dreams. You won’t have to look at any other listings. You’re just going to know. I love you guys .

Dear past me. I want you to know I will never forget you. I learned so much from you. I learned that I am a survivor when things get hard. I learned that I am resilient when I fail.... You mostly taught me to have perspective. Without you, I couldn't value who I am today. I want to remind you of some good times. Remember when we use to go from 0-100 in a second? That was fun. One time we let peer pressure talk us into jumping off a cliff into a lake. Hitting that tree was fun. Man, we were good at running one on someone too. We used to get whatever we wanted, depending on the words and tone we used. I'm writing this to you because even though you are gone, I never want to forget you. I only have this one life, and I want to spend the rest of it giving back. It took so much to walk away from you. I had to throw my hands up and ask for help. Today I think before I react. Today I run the tape before I make decisions. Today, I love and accept myself for what God made me, and I don't need others' approval. Today I earn my keep; I don't take it. I want you to know that I miss you because it used to be way easier being you. And way less scary. However, I'm so in love with who I am today. I'm willing to do the work and use courage to defeat fear. I love you for always because I love all of me.

Just listed! This home has multiple areas for entertainment, relaxation and contemplation. Wake up to the gentle sound of Our Lady of Perpetual Help's Church Bells. Offers a fresh fusion of comfort and charm and located in a cosy neighbourhood of quality homes. This desirable family home was updated in 2018 and has clean and visually striking finishes and spacious sun-filled interiors. A short stroll from this convenient location we have The Bluffs and quick access to Baker...sfield Community College, hiking, fishing, cycling, and nature walks. The living area is part of an informal open-plan space, which includes the kitchen and casual dining area, and makes entertaining a pleasure. A combined kitchen and dining area offers easy maintenance and is ideal for casual entertaining. The modern kitchen was built for functionality and style and is a crisp and minimal space. The bedrooms are adaptable to a variety of lifestyles and requirements. And one room located adjacent to the living space could be used for visitors. The master en suite benefits from natural light and fresh air and is modern with a clever use of space. A spacious patio and spacious side yard combines indoor and outdoor living graciously. A handy detached garage provides extra storage opportunities or you could develop it into an ADU for rental income. The driveway is brand new and the ground was graded to create a more gradual incline. There's also plenty of street parking. This home is fully air conditioned with central AC and Heat. Task lighting as well as soft mood lighting through out. Light pours in through double-height windows in the living room and the carpet is just under 2 years old. A home offering superb value in a prime location. This home is currently being offered for $280,000. 3 Bed, 2 Bath, and is 1,457 SqFt. It was built in 1939. To view this and more of our exclusive properties send me a message or text me. (661-567-7649) The seller is being represented by me at Keller Williams

His name Josh, but we call him Baby Josh. He’s three years old. If he’s down for you, you can call him Smoochie. The first time he learned my name, he used it and never forgot it. I took him with me on a boat. He was acting up, so I threw him in the lake. He panicked, but then I jumped in too, and he started cracking up.... I hadn’t seen him since I took him on the boat, and when I knocked on his nana’s door the other day, he answered. He said, Mark, are we going on the boat? I sat down on the couch, and he came and sat next to me, asking all these questions. I couldn’t believe how articulate he was being. He cracks me up because he’s a goof like his mama. I used to look for notable people to validate me. But I’m finding that if a kid thinks you’re cool, you’ve made it in life. This kid decided I was his friend, and that’s all there is to it. I like being looked up to. I love having the power to inspire. I’m very grateful my friend took me in as family. She’s got a pretty incredible one.