Don't Just Search
for a Home.
Find the Right One.
Financing, preparation, inspections, and negotiation. The full strategy behind buying a Bakersfield home with confidence and zero surprises.
What's Inside.
Everything we cover during a buyer consultation, organized for easy reference. Tap any topic to jump straight to it.
The Right Home.
The Right Guidance.
Most buyers think the process is simple: find a home online, make an offer, move in. The reality is that buying in today's Bakersfield market involves financing strategy, negotiation tactics, inspection expertise, and legal disclosures that can cost you tens of thousands of dollars if navigated incorrectly.
We don't just open doors. We represent your interests at every step, from pre-approval through closing.
"Our purpose is to help our clients turn their dreams into reality through the power of real estate."
Meet the Guerrero Team.
Jonathan Guerrero
Jonathan is a natural creative and the founding cornerstone of Rockhouse Agency. His background in technology and real estate drives his passion for business.
Jonathan's vision for his clients is to provide incomparable service and value through his real estate and marketing expertise. Rockhouse Agency is an innovative and expanding brand under Jonathan's expert leadership.
Tanya Guerrero
Tanya is passionate about helping and educating her clients. Her educational background gives her an edge in communication and negotiations.
Tanya's vision for her clients is that they are well informed, understand the market, and feel entrusted in her knowledge and dedication in guiding them through all their real estate transactions. Tanya brings warmth to client interactions that is evident in her smile and her desire for families to reach their goals of homeownership.
The Six Steps Between Here
and Your New Home.
Get Your Finances in Order
Plan for up to 6.5% of purchase price total (down + closing)
How Much Money Do I Need?
It's more than just the down payment. Buyers are responsible for all purchasing costs, even when sellers often help.
Sellers often offer credits or cover some closing costs, but this is negotiable, not guaranteed. Agent commissions are often covered by the seller but must be confirmed in your agreement.
Define Your Home Needs
Offers & Negotiations
Competitive price based on market research · Flexible closing date · Solid earnest money deposit · Pre-approval letter attached
Home Inspection & What You Need to Know
Once your offer is accepted, you have 17 days to investigate the property. We are purchasing the home AS-IS. The seller is not obligated to make repairs. This is why inspection is critical. Starting at $425 · Non-refundable.
A home inspection is not a guarantee of condition, past, present, or future. Inspectors are not licensed roofers, HVAC techs, plumbers, or engineers. We cannot guarantee the inspector's performance and no inspector can find every issue that may exist or develop. Always inspect high-ticket items separately.
When purchasing an older home, you're buying the property in its current condition. Unless a component is specifically advertised as new, recently replaced, or fully remodeled, it should be assumed that it has age and normal wear.
Neither we nor the home inspector can predict exactly when any particular system or component will need repair or replacement. It could continue functioning for many years, or it could fail shortly after closing. That's simply part of owning an existing home.
A home inspection is strongly recommended because it helps identify visible issues and the current condition of the home, but it cannot predict future failures or uncover every possible defect. Likewise, a home warranty can provide added peace of mind, but it does not guarantee coverage for every repair or issue that may arise.
As a homeowner, it's important to expect that maintenance, repairs, and occasional replacements are a normal part of homeownership—especially with an older home.
Showings &
Appointments.
New Construction
Representation
Read this before visiting any builder or model home.
We will introduce you to all areas of Bakersfield and all possible new construction builders. We are here to represent your interests, not the builder's.
You must have us accompany you on your first visit to any new construction site. If you visit without us and do not inform the builder's agent that you are represented, the builder will register you as unrepresented.
The builder will cut us off from that community, and you will be responsible for paying our commission out of pocket.
Market pricing, builder incentive negotiation, upgrade strategy, contract contingency review, all advocating for you at no additional cost when done correctly.
Resale Homes:
Do Not Contact the LA
The Appraisal
A written report determining market value using comparable sales within ~1/4 mile. Cost: $500–$850, non-refundable. The lender bases your loan on the appraised value, not your offer price.
Neither the realtor nor lender controls appraiser selection. Contingency: 17 days, often extended.