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Your Illinois Real Estate Agent
With Richard Mell, selling your home in Illinois means faster results and stronger offers. Whether you're navigating a fresh listing or relisting after an expired one, I’ll help you sell with strategy—and buy with confidence. Let me show you how I get homes sold.
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“Working with Josh and the rest of Krista’s team was a pleasure.”
Working with Josh and the rest of Krista’s team was a pleasure. Everyone we interacted with demonstrated tremendous dedication and expertise with regard to the sale of our home. Josh specifically helped us negotiate appraisal contingency funds, which ended up leaving the deal with several thousand dollars more than we otherwise would have. If we ever need to buy or sell another house in the area, we would definitely choose to work with Josh again!
-MARSHALL MAYNARD JAQUISH – SEPTEMBER 2019
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A Little About Rich Mell
At the core of everything I do is one simple goal—happy clients. I believe real estate is about people first, not just properties. “For me, it’s always been about doing right by my clients—making sure they feel heard, supported, and confident every step of the way.”
With nearly two decades of experience and hundreds of homes sold, I’ve learned how to anticipate challenges before they arise. That proactive approach helps create smoother, more successful outcomes for everyone involved. I’ve seen just about everything that can happen in a deal, and I use that insight to guide my clients with clarity and confidence.
Clients often tell me they were surprised by how stress-free and enjoyable the process was—and how supported they felt throughout. Their trust means everything, and it’s why so many refer their friends and family or leave thoughtful reviews. At the end of the day, it’s not just about selling homes—it’s about showing up with care, consistency, and real results.
“It was an easy process and before we knew it our house was sold.”
Krista and her team were professional from start to finish in selling our first home. It was an easy process and before we knew it our house was sold. Thanks Josh and Krista for selling our home and making the whole process go so smoothly. If we ever need to sell again we know who we will call.
CAROL KNIGHT – FEBRUARY 2019
Do You Want To Buy or Sell A Property In Illinois
or Anywhere In The Surrounding Suburbs?
Looking For A Top Real Estate Agent?
Discover how working with Richard Mell can give you a smarter, smoother, and more successful home buying or selling experience.
In Illinois, there’s no shortage of real estate agents—but not all agents deliver the same results. If you’ve tried to sell before and it didn’t work out, I understand how frustrating that can be. I specialize in helping homeowners relist with confidence and finally get the results they deserve.
With nearly two decades of experience and hundreds of homes sold, I know how to position a property for maximum impact. From strategic pricing to targeted marketing that goes far beyond the basics, I bring a proactive, hands-on approach. Whether you're giving it another shot or buying your next home, I’ll guide you every step of the way—with clarity, care, and proven results.
If you’re ready to sell your home in Illinois—especially if it didn’t sell the first time—I’m here to help you turn things around. I specialize in getting homes sold quickly, for top dollar, and without the stress.
My marketing strategy goes far beyond what most agents offer. From eye-catching digital campaigns to targeted outreach, I know how to get your home in front of the right buyers at exactly the right time. The result? More interest, stronger offers, and a smoother process from start to finish.
Krista Mashore | Realtor & Associate Broker DRE#01346304
Josh Vitale | Listing Specialist DRE #02009638
Heidi Kugl | Buyer’s Specialist DRE #01329047
Buying?
If you want to buy a home or East County area property Homes By Krista has the experience you need to help make the buying process easier, with less wasted time. We will show you only the properties you will be interested in, without wasting your time with properties out of your price range, geographical boundaries or without your personal preferences.
Countless local homeowners and real estate investors have trusted Homes By Krista to help them wade through the real estate buying and selling process. Homes By Krista is a team of results-driven East County real estate agents and brokers who are here to help you reach your real estate goals. We are here to help you keep your money in your pocket while saving you the time and headache of working with a less experienced broker.
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“Krista and her team were exceptional to work with!”
Krista and her team were exceptional to work with! They were quick to respond to any questions I had. They were professional and treated me with respect. They have the process dialed in! I felt like I was in the best hands at all times! I would use them again & again!
DELILAH GILLIO – FEBRUARY 2019
When you work with Homes By Krista we will…
Provide you with the peace-of-mind less experienced East County Realtors lack.
Be treated with the honesty and respect you deserve, with Rich always taking a genuine interest in your needs and goals.
Avoid the costly mistakes that can arise in complex transactions.
Have someone that listens to your goals and preferences, always prioritizing your best interests in everything we do.
Find out what makes working with Rich Mell so different! Give me a call at (773) 259-6976 or dive into the resources we provide on the website!
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“Without any hesitation or reservation, I would recommend Krista Mashore and her team.”
Over the years I have purchased and sold quite a few homes. To date, I have never had the pleasure of working with anyone in the real estate industry that comes close to being the consummate real estate professionals that Krista Mashore and her team at Homes By Krista are. From the very first meeting till the closing of escrow, through every phase of the sales process of my home, Krista and her team excelled. Without any hesitation or reservation, I would recommend Krista Mashore and her team.
RON BONHAM – JULY 2018
Learning About Real Estate
When choosing a team of real estate agents in East County, you cannot compete with experience. Our team boasts a wide array of both local and general real estate information. For many buyers and sellers, our knowledge has helped them save money, reach their goals and find themselves finally happy with the real estate they own!
At Homes By Krista we make buying and selling local real estate a breeze. We are a down to earth team of East County top real estate agents who are here to work with you through every step of the process! You don’t have to worry about a difficult buying or selling process! We make things efficient and simple! Not all realtors offer the time, experience and dedication we do! Find out what makes us so different!
Give us a call today to chat about your situation! (925) 325-4663
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Homes By Krista is a licensed Broker in the state of California and is a leading authority on East County, California area real estate. Our love for the communities we live and work in are why we do what we do. Stop by the office and experience the Homes By Krista way of East County area real estate.
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being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from
various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Data last updated at (2021).
Bay East (c)2021. CCAR (c)2021. bridgeMLS (c)2021. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is
being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Data last updated at (2021).
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