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Questions Every Ventura County Home Buyer Asks
Why should I use a local agent instead of just searching online?
Online platforms show you listings, but they can’t tell you about the school boundary that cuts through a neighborhood, the planned development that will block your ocean view, or which areas flood during heavy rains. We’ve lived here for years and know the stories behind every listing.
How do I know if you are really dialed in on Ventura County?
Check out our YouTube channel — 200+ local neighborhood videos — and dozens of verified 5-star reviews. And if you’d like, we can connect you with past clients so you can hear their experience directly.
What’s the biggest mistake people make when moving to Ventura County?
Choosing location based on price alone. A $100k savings doesn’t matter if you’re miserable with your 2-hour commute or can’t afford the lifestyle you want. We help you understand the real cost of living in each area before you buy.
Will I overpay without insider knowledge?
We’ve seen buyers overpay because they didn’t know about pending developments, HOA issues, or neighborhood changes. Our local expertise has saved clients thousands — including deals where buyers negotiated over $100,000 off the list price.
How competitive is the Ventura County market?
It varies dramatically by area and season. We track micro-market trends in real-time and know exactly which neighborhoods are seeing bidding wars vs. which have been sitting for months.
Can I trust Zillow’s home valuations in Ventura County?
Zillow’s estimates can sometimes be off by $100k+ in our market. They don’t factor in pending sales we know about or recent neighborhood changes that affect value. We provide accurate valuations based on actual comparable sales and current market conditions.
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Just Google ‘Bart Potter reviews’ or ‘Keziah Aaliyah reviews’. We’d rather you see what our clients say than take our word for it
“Keziah and Bart made the process so, so much smoother and easier—and even fun. We’ve worked with them for the past seven months, and throughout the entirety of that time they have been in constant contact. I think what I value most about them, though, is their advocacy for my family and me. I never for a moment doubted they had our best interests at heart.”
Lauren and Gin Ando,
Google Review — Purchased June 2025
““We feel so grateful to have found Bart and Keziah to act as our agents in purchasing our home. They consistently went above and beyond what could reasonably be expected. They were always available to answer questions, manage anxieties and give excellent advice. At the critical moment they were able to reflect back our wishes and guide us into a beautiful home that fits our lifestyle and our future.”
Cathy Patterson
Yelp Review, March 2025
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