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Here's A Toast To Shawn and Angie!

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Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Moline Realty 40022101

First, for those of you who don't know either...

Shawn Gerhardson Minnesotas Preferred Lenders Blog

Angie Gerhardson - Minnesota Mortgage Expert

Now, here is my two cents.

I send a large majority of my clients to Angie and Shawn.  We don't have a lot of full time, easily accessible mortgage lenders in our area, so when Shawn first started stopping by our office (at least a year and a half ago), I found him very interesting.

He was motivated.

He was determined.

And he was a nice guy.

Then I met Angie.

She's motivated.

She's determined.

And she's a super nice gal.

And I thought "where were these two when I needed my mortgage?"

Well, I'm not sure where they were, but I love sending clients to them.  I have been known to be pretty choosey about who I send my clients to.  I want someone who is going to work as hard as me, and is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Shawn and Angie do that.

They have been willing to give up deals if there was something someone could do that they couldn't.

They have gone above and beyond the mortgage process, and we've worked hand in hand to find a letter stating that a property was not in a flood zone, then getting it sent in and getting the mortgage secured, so my buyers didn't have to be homeless.

They answer their phone right away, or call you back right away.

They are easily accessible, by e-mail or phone.

They are so knowledgable in the mortgage process, it blows my mind.

And most importantly they are ethical.

Like me, they will do anything and everything within their power to get someone into a house.  If we can't right now, they will.  They'll help you get to that point.  And they do it all without any hesitation.

I have sent clients to them who had mortgage lenders who lied to them, clients who were told that they couldn't finance something, clients who had no idea what they were doing.

The same thing happens all the time.  The clients all come back to me ranting and raving about how GREAT Shawn and Angie were.

They work together as a team when they need to, sharing files.  They cover each other, and I can call that office and talk to either about any of the clients they are working with, and they are familiar with the file.

They are like a dream team.

Okay, so that's how I feel.  I will leave you with one last little tidbit here, but I do recommend Shawn and Angie for all of your purchase or refinance needs.

I had a client who could only get a deal done if they went through a federally chartered bank (Which Shawn and Angie will be soon!).  So Angie and I got in touch with someone I have used before that I knew could do it.  However, my client called me about a week later.  She wanted to look at other houses.  Curious, I asked if there was any particular reason.  She said "I want to find something that we can finance through Angie.  She worked so hard for us so far, and Shawn has been so great too, and I just hate for them to not make any money.  Besides, we felt so comfortable - we had a good Realtor and a good mortgage person, and I just hate to change that.  I like the other person, but I would like to go back to Angie."

That's some powerful stuff.  :)

So here's to Shawn and Angie, who have done a great job with all of my clients, and I hope you give them an opportunity to do a great job for you!

 

Posted by

Joslyn Panka Solomon & Nicholas Solomon - Realtors

Century 21 Moline Realty

Looking for an East Central Minnesota home?  Start your search here and find the perfect property!  www.century21moline.com

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Comments (9)

Edith Wharton
Cottage and Loft Realty - Midlothian, VA
Realtor - Chesterfield VA

It's always great to work with a lender who is as hard working( or more so ) as we are. Especially, when they are looking out for the benefit of the client and not their own.

Lenders and Realtors always work sooooo much better as teams than as separate entities. ;0)

And of course, it's always a bonus when they turn out to be more like a friend ( someone you can joke around abit with), rather than just another stuffy, business partner.

 

Oh, and Joslyn I am so glad you have your cat back !!

Sep 15, 2007 01:24 AM
Nick and Joslyn Solomon
Century 21 Moline Realty - Cambridge, MN
The Solomon Team - Century 21 Moline Realty, Inc.

Thanks Edith!  I'm glad he's back, too!

I completely agree with you.  It makes the hard times a little bit better when you can cheer each other on and motivate each other, too.

We say it together - "we're gonna get this closed.... we're gonna get this closed...."

Sep 15, 2007 02:04 AM
Edith Wharton
Cottage and Loft Realty - Midlothian, VA
Realtor - Chesterfield VA

It's the truth LOL!!

 

I like that! " We're gonna get this closed, we're gonna get this closed"

Sep 15, 2007 02:07 AM
Nick and Joslyn Solomon
Century 21 Moline Realty - Cambridge, MN
The Solomon Team - Century 21 Moline Realty, Inc.
LOL!
Sep 15, 2007 02:11 AM
Edith Wharton
Cottage and Loft Realty - Midlothian, VA
Realtor - Chesterfield VA

Isn't it great to have a little motivational chant LOL!!

 

I missed ya on this girl!! We used to have such fun!!

 

Sep 15, 2007 03:15 AM
Nick and Joslyn Solomon
Century 21 Moline Realty - Cambridge, MN
The Solomon Team - Century 21 Moline Realty, Inc.

I chant a lot... I'm weird like that.

I missed you too.  I've been soooooooo busy, it's unbelievable.  I still am.  But now that I have internet at home, I have late night AR fixes.  Once again, I'm lying in bed, on AR.  :)

Sep 15, 2007 04:17 PM
Edith Wharton
Cottage and Loft Realty - Midlothian, VA
Realtor - Chesterfield VA
lol!! You are too funny!
Sep 16, 2007 01:10 AM
Nick and Joslyn Solomon
Century 21 Moline Realty - Cambridge, MN
The Solomon Team - Century 21 Moline Realty, Inc.
Thanks :)
Sep 16, 2007 09:13 AM
Marshall Enterprises
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Antiques, Lawn Care, and Trashouts

What a great endorsement for two excellent resources, and friends.  I wish you lived closer so I could refer people to you as well.

May 21, 2014 07:37 AM