Guiding You Home
Buying a home is one of the most emotionally and financially significant decisions most people will make in their lifetime. With my industry knowledge, exceptional tech tools, and national network, the entire process will be simple and pain-free. Rest assured that you will be in dedicated, trustworthy hands as I guide you to your new dream home.
How I support you
- Provide real-time market insights on comparable homes with the Compass CMA tool (competitive market analysis)
- Curate a group of listings based on your preferences using Compass Collections
- Use my knowledge of on and off-market listings to find homes that meet your criteria
- Tour the area and share local expertise
- Build your ‘buyer team’ by connecting you with financing organizations and vendors
- Negotiate the best terms of sale to get your offer accepted
Proven Success
Cathleen Shera
Cathleen Shera has represented buyers and sellers as a Luxury Home Specialist with record sales over 200 million in the Ranch and Coast neighborhoods of So-Cal. With over 20 years of Design, Development and Construction experience with her own firm-Showplace Interiors, Inc, she quickly earned her place as a top luxury property listing agent. In addition, her extensive knowledge and construction background has resulted in her buyer’s and seller’s highest level of confidence during difficult and challenging property evaluations. Cathleen continues to achieve record sales in the luxury market throughout Southern California. Her experience and innate ability to understand her clients expectations translates to 100% buyer and seller satisfaction.
Let me show you why I am the right agent for you.
When you work with me, you will get:
- 40 years of combined experience in Real Estate Construction, Development and Design to negotiate property concerns and objections with qualified solutions.
- 25 years of Industry connections and Luxury Agent Networking, we are uniquely informed of area opportunities both on and off market listings from Ranch to Coast.
- Expert communication and thorough explanation of all disclosures, timelines and Escrow procedure for a seamless transaction.
- Coordinate Buyer’s Inspections and advise you on the property evaluation with cost analysis for potential improvements by expert vendors.
Compass Success in North County
#1
Brokerage by Sales Volume in 2022
$7.9B+
Brokerage by Sales Volume in 2022
12.44%
2022 Market Share Based on Closed Sales Volume
Areas I specialize in
La Jolla
Encinitas
Del Mar
Carlsbad
Client Testimonials
Cathleen was my strategic partner in getting the best price for my house and keeping the escrow on track to a seamless closing. I have sold five homes and she has by far been the best agent that I have ever worked with, hands down. She worked with me personally, met with me regularly, and took responsibility for every aspect of the transaction. I felt continuously informed, well educated and completely at ease with the transaction. I would choose Cathleen as my agent for any residential transaction, purchase or sale, that I may have in the future, in any market. She is a total professional.
Nancy Henderson | Rancho Santa Fe
Where to begin? I didn’t think too much about the home buying experience before I met Cathleen. I’m one who said ‘why pay so much to an agent?’ I first encountered Cathleen as she was representing a buyer at an open house. The sale of our home fell through because of lack of due diligence on behalf of our agent. We were so impressed with Cathleen’s knowledge base and experience we offered her the position to sell our home. She was gracious enough to supply the items to stage our home. We sold our home at a great price and she helped us search for our next home. She is keen with her eye in terms of neighborhood, structure, layout and pitfalls. She would go above and beyond to figure out costs for remodels on homes we were interested in. She always had our best interest in mind. She is an agent because she loves it. Cathleen is very aggressive in negotiations and she will do what’s right. There’s no nonsense about her and she will follow your pace in search of a home. For our family she is more than an agent. We loved working with her! She has a great team and I guarantee a great experience.
Dr. Smit Patel | La Jolla
We have known Cathy Shera for many years and have always been impressed with her knowledge, responsiveness and overall talent in the Real estate Business. Her extensive interior design background contributes greatly to her talents as a Realtor. Cathay has the talent to quickly evaluate a property architecturally and she always has the best and most insightful advice on interior improvements. She is extremely hardworking and always attentive to every question.
Mark McClure | Rancho Santa Fe
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS
6097 Avenida Chamnez
Muirlands
5 BD 3 BA 3422 SF $2,350,000
6847 La Valle Plateada
Covenant
6 BD 6 BA 6331 SF $5,000,000
6571 Mimulus
Covenant
5 BD 6 BA 5718 SF $3,500,000
1112 Neptune Avenue
Leucadia
4 BD 4 BA 3556 SF $7,295,000
7362 Brodiaea Way
La Jolla
3 BD 4 BA 3100 SF $5,300,000
4955 Rancho Del Mar Trail
Rancho Pacifica
5 BD 7 BA 9145 SF $5,000,000
939 Coast Boulevard, Unit 19HJ
Village of La Jolla
2 BD 4 BA 2286 SF $4,250,000
3023 Paseo Cielo
South Pointe Farms
5 BD 5 BA 4666 SF $3,275,000
5454 Los Mirlitos
Covenant
4 BD 4 BA 3266 SF $3,200,000
5974 Rancho Diegueno Road
Del Rayo Estates
10 BD 16 BA 15037 SF $7,200,000
2485 Calle Del Oro
South Pointe Farms
3 BD 5 BA 3831 SF $5,750,000
5005 Rancho Verde Trail
Rancho Pacifica
6 BD 7 BA 10470 SF $5,300,000
Compass Exclusive Tools at My Fingertips
In the world of real estate today, it’s not enough to simply keep up with the latest technology — you deserve an agent who’s always one step ahead. At Compass, I have access to AI-driven technology to deliver a modern buyer experience that is collaborative, seamless, and hassle-free.
Private Exclusives
A private exclusive listing is an offmarket home that can be shared by our team directly with their colleagues and their buyers. As your agent I can provide visibility into these listings.
Compass Collections
With Compass Collections I can curate a group of listings based on your personal preferences in a visual workspace. There, you can compare multiple properties, monitor market activity in real time, stay in constant contact with me, and invite collaborators to join in on the discussion – all in one central place.
Compass CMA
Powered by AI, Compass CMA is a tool that lets me provide you with real-time market insights on comparable homes in the area. Now you can feel more confident that your next home is in the right price range and that you are making a competitive offer.
Compass Search
Compass Search lets you sort by a wide range of features and amenities to pinpoint the perfect home. Plus, you can discover exclusive Compass listings that you cannot find anywhere else and receive realtime notifications of new homes with customized Saved Searches.
Get Ahead with The Compass Advantage
Investing Billions in Tech to Find Your Next Home
You deserve an agent who has the world’s best real estate technology keeping them one step ahead. That’s why I chose Compass, a forwardthinking brokerage where the technology of the future is changing outcomes today. Not only has Compass invested almost $1.5B dollars in tech over a 10- year period¹, but we continue to spend more than $100M annually on research and development² to help our agents make buying easier for you.
A 28K+ Network of Top Agents Nationwide
Buying successfully isn’t just about what you know, but who you know. When it comes to your next home purchase, Compass has a strong, connected network. In 2023, 11% of Compass transactions resulted directly from referrals to Compass³, demonstrating the ability of our agents to help clients navigate markets everywhere at the highest standards. Not only do I have direct access to the country’s top properties and the agents who represent them, but I’m keenly attuned to the nuances that make each market so special.
#1
Ranked Brokerage in the U.S.
$230B
2022 Gross Transaction Value
28K+
Top real estate agents across the country
Steps to Homeownership
01
Find an Agent
Connect with a licensed real estate agent on our team with local knowledge of the neighborhoods you’re considering to help guide your search.
02
Buyer Representation Agreement
First, we will establish a mutual business agreement. This document is designed to increase transparency by laying out my obligations to you, in addition to details on term length, compensation, termination, exclusivity, representation, and property criteria. Once we are both aligned with the terms of the agreement, you will be asked to sign before I can show you or send you any properties.
03
Get Pre-Qualified
Getting a pre-approval letter from a lender before submitting an offer is important because it shows the seller and the listing agent that you already started the process and are more likely to meet the proposed settlement date. A pre-approval letter and a good faith estimate from a lender will also give you insight into the projected down payment, closing costs, and expected monthly payment.
04
Find Properties
Working together to identify your ideal home’s location and amenities, we will go to viewings and open houses to visit different property types in a range of areas. I will activate a collection or specialized search for properties as they hit the market.
05
Submit an Offer
Once you find a home you love, we will draft an offer, which is an agreement to pay a certain price for the home if accepted and may include other terms such as if you are waiving any contingencies or in how many days you are willing to close. The offer is typically packaged with a Proof of Funds (POF) and Pre-Approval Letter. Note that the seller can return with a counter-offer price or other terms – you can accept, reject, or make another counter-offer. I will be by your side to guide you through the decision-making process.
06
Sign Contract
Your contract is the agreement between you and the seller to purchase the property for a specific price. Also defined in the contract of sale is the settlement company, date of settlement, and earnest money deposit amount.
If required, an Escrow Deposit is the amount of money that the buyer will put in an escrow in good faith to demonstrate to the Seller that they are serious about purchasing the property. The money will only be deposited if the contract is signed and agreed by both parties.
07
Home Inspection, Disclosures, Reports, and Repairs
It is my responsibility to coordinate all desired home inspections within the agreed timeline and contractual contingencies. We will also review and discuss the disclosures and preliminary title report. You may approve or negotiate credits and/or repairs. Prior to closing, remember to schedule a final walk-through of the property to verify property is still in acceptable condition and any negotiated repairs were done.
08
Loan Application and Appraisal
If you are obtaining financing, your lender will let you know the list of financial documents necessary to provide to the lender, including a couple months of bank statements, tax records, pay stubs etc. Typically, you will have a mortgage contingency of the agreed upon length to obtain a mortgage commitment. Once your lender has all of your documents, they will review them and issue a Clear-toClose, which means your loan is complete and the file will be sent to the title company for closing. Your lender will have an appraisal done on the property
09
Closing
Congratulations! You are now a homeowner. Welcome home!
We Look Forward to Working with You
We go above and beyond to support our clients search for their perfect home, providing guidance and advice through every step of the process to make it seamless and hassle-free. Together, we will collaborate to find a home that meets your needs, your budget, and your lifestyle – so that you can confidently make your dream home yours when you find it
Cathleen Shera | DRE# 01857076 | REALTOR® | M: 858.342.9373 | cathleenshera(at)compass(dotted)com
My Team is Dedicated to Finding Your Next Home
Agent Associate
Cathleen Shera
DRE# 01857076
REALTOR®
M: 858.342.9373
E: cathleenshera(at)compass(dotted)com
Agent Associate
Russell Stafford
DRE# 02047803
REALTOR®
M: 323.747.9707
E: russell(dotted)stafford(at)compass(dotted)com
Broker Associate
Alan Shera
DRE# 01700166
REALTOR®
M: 858.353.9241
E: alan(dotted)shera(at)compass(dotted)com
Agent Associate
Liz Pardi
DRE# 02221066
REALTOR®
M: 415.342.3353
E: elizabeth(dotted)pardi(at)compass(dotted)com