Brian Simantel

6/20/25Corey Reschke

Google Review

Navigating the home loan process is notoriously stressful, but Brian made the entire process feel smooth, clear, and completely manageable from start to finish. He was always available to answer questions, offer support, and walk us through each step with so much grace and patience.

One of the most helpful parts was the daily and weekly to-do lists he provided — they broke everything down into clear, bite-sized steps, which made it all feel so much less overwhelming. His organization, responsiveness, and thoughtfulness made this entire experience not just doable, but actually enjoyable.

We felt supported every step of the way and we are so in love with our new home! I can’t recommend Brian and his team highly enough — truly top-tier service! Thanks, Brian!

5/6/25Imran Matin

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Brian was amazing to work with. He is very attentive and made sure that I was informed and taken care of throughout the whole process. I will definitely be working again with Brian in the future as he made the refinancing process painless. Thanks again Brian!

4/1/25P Black

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Dear Brian,
Lety and I want to thank you
for a fantastic sales/listing
experience. Your marketing and sales expertise landed a
$35 k over listing price bonus.
Our expectations were met, and greatly exceeded.
Needless to say we would recommend you highly to family and friends. We hope to do business with you in the future. Continued success,
and all the best!
Sincerely, Pete and Lety

2/3/25Christopher Ramos

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My wife and I recently purchased a home through Brian Simantel, Superb Mortgage. Brian made the process seamless. We are really blessed to have Brian's assistance during our strict time constraints and our challenging situation. Brian's knowledge and expertise in this field were extremely helpful. His responsiveness and his guidance was top notch. We really appreciate his professionalism and due diligence.

Thank you so much Brian!

2/2/25Christopher Worm

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My wife and I recently purchased a home through superb mortgage, and Brian and his team really made the whole process very easy. We closed on our house without a hitch and it was all because of the diligent hard work of Brian at Superb Mortgage.

Thank you guys so much

1/6/25Denis Young

Google Review

Brian made the refinancing process seamless and stress-free, guiding me every step of the way with clear communication and expert advice. His professionalism and dedication ensured I got the best rate possible.

12/6/24Rando Slusher

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Troy Nichols is always a pleasure to work with. He’s a wealth of knowledge, professional, courteous, as well as personable. Highly recommend Troy and his team for any realty needs you may have!

9/18/24Andrei Radulescu

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Brian is professional, patient, quick and insightful.

9/23/23Ross Lincoln

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This was our first time trying to buy a home -- we'd assumed we'd never be able to do it. We got lucky with a great realtor (shout out to Richard), who recommended Brian as a lender. From the jump he was ready to answer every question we had and helped make this whole process a hell of a lot less confusing (and less scary too).

We still had a lot of questions, and we asked Brian to run the numbers -- how much would our house cost with different down payments, different offer amounts, different kinds of loans, even different numbers of buyers, etc -- again and again, which he did every time.

The long story short of it, Brian made the process of getting our money together for the purchase one of the least stressful aspects of this. We really very greatly appreciate it. (PS our house is awesome too, we love it.)

9/14/23Laura Lewis

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Brian was wonderful to work with! Great communication and guided us through every step of the home buying process. He made being a first time homebuyer easy!

6/29/23Julie Nunez

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Brian is professional, fast and a pure pleasure to work with! He is thoughtful in his communication and displays the numbers in a clear and easy way. With his help, we were able to navigate our lending smoothly and close escrow early. Highly recommend working with Brian and Superb Mortgage!

12/2/22Aaron Jackson

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11/3/22Kevin King

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Brian and his team made the journey of finding our home so simple! They treated us like family and were with us every step of the way! Any question we had, they were there. Any request we had, they accommodated. No challenge was too small or big for them to tackle and we are so grateful Brian and his team helped us!

9/26/22Dorothy OHagan

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We have used Brian multiple times through the years, but most recently, when rates skyrocketed, he helped me find the perfect rate and we were able to close early. Brian is the best!

9/23/22Hank Zhou

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Brian was very helpful during the process of getting our loan. With his help, we were able to remove the load contingency in 14 days. I am very happy with the whole process.

9/22/22Kathlene Padgett

Google Review

Best experience ever! Brian was there for me every step of the way. Would highly recommend him.

9/22/22Christina Pamintuan

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Brian assisted me with a refi and was so easy to work with. He was very knowledgeable, informative, and quick to respond. Would definitely refer him to anyone.

7/11/22Johnny Houn

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7/11/22Carree Nahama

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Brian Simantel and his team is AMAZING. They make you feel like you are their only client, and that your deal is all that matters to them! We have worked with Brian and his team on several occasions and look forward to the process every time because we know that we will be looked after and taken care of. They are the best!!!

5/20/22Jessica Miller

Google Review

Where do I even start!! As first time homebuyers, my husband and I felt a little like deers in the headlights. We had so many questions up front and Brian took the time to answer each and every one of them with care and consideration. We felt so comfortable going into the process of purchasing our first home in this wild market. Everything was so seamless. We are so excited for our first home and looking forward to staying connected with Brian for years to come. If you are looking for an expert in the real estate and mortgage business, look no further than Brian and Superb Mortgage. If I could give him 100 stars I would! :)

5/7/22Dan Vassilovski

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Brian was helpful, patient and professional in walking us through every step of the process. A pleasure to work with.

5/3/22Lee Stuchell

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I can not say enough great things about Brian and his team. Brian worked with us over the course of a year to find the right home for our family. Additional he helped my wife sell her old home which came with it's own set of challenges due to restrictions placed on it by the city of San Marcos. He was a one stop shop that made our lives incredibly easy. His knowledge of the local market is second to none. Brian is a great guy who helped us feel confident while working through a complicated process.

3/14/22Theron Neal

Google Review

Excellent customer service, great communication, delivered services promised

3/9/22Rebecca Lane

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Brian Simantel is extremely knowledgeable and quick to take action. Our experience was smooth sailing and we'd certainly refer him to friends, family & colleagues.

3/8/22Cynthia Pugal

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Working with Brian and his team was an amazing experience from start to finish. They were thorough, quick, and answered any questions we had throughout our refinance process. We have used their services before and would recommend them to any friends, family or prospective clients. They are very hands on and communicative. Everything was clear and concise, leaving us at ease. Thank you Superb Mortgage for your assistance, you are wonderful.

11/17/21Allen Bolin

Google Review

I used Brian Simantel, Superb Mortgage four years ago to do my original mortgage, with the purchase of my home and again this year for my Refi, and as expected, he did not disappoint. His professionalism and knowledge needed to get the transactions done correctly was way beyond all expectations. If you are looking for a mortgage company with the knowledge of the markets, with a professional attitude, with a respect for you and your needs, look no further than Brian Simantel, Superb Mortgage and Real Estate, Inc. He has my highest recommendations.

8/18/21Mark Hosack

Google Review

Brian handled the refi for our home and we couldn't be happier. He made it easy, got us a great rate and answered all of our questions quickly. Highly recommended!

8/18/21Marcelle Rice

Google Review

Excellent, prompt and forthright communication. He answered all our many questions and achieved a great result for us.

7/23/21David cohen

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I’ve worked with Brian twice on refinancing my house. He is the best in the businesses. He provides excellent advice and he is quick to respond to questions. If I could give six stars I would. Thanks Brian and team!

6/27/21Timothy Ferrette

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Brian did a spectacular job for us. He stepped in and assisted us with the loan and purchase of a new home along with the sale of our previous home. He was professional and efficient - and knows how to close a deal! Buying and selling a home can be a daunting and complicated task, but with Brian on your side he makes it easy!

6/22/21Tim Slaton

Google Review

Superb Mortgage & Real Estate made the journey of finding my new home actually enjoyable, along with making the complex process seem easy.

With Brian’s extensive knowledgeable and breadth of experience, I knew I was in good hands and had made the right choice in selecting a representative for finding my new home.

Not only did Brian stay one step ahead of his competition in today’s extremely competitive and fast paced market, but he was able to broker the best value per dollar for making sure that my new home was also a good investment.

Superb Mortgage & Real Estate made me feel like I was their number one customer and I can attest to their statement of customizable services to ensure 100% satisfaction.

My expectations were definitely exceeded and I was amazed with the quick turnaround from start to finish in adhering to the very tight schedule that I had for finding a new home.

I will definitely be using Superb Mortgage & Real Estate in the future, along with recommending their services to friends and family.

As indicated on their website: Call them – you’ll be happy you did!

2/25/21Mark Lipschutz

Google Review

Brian was easy to work with and got me a great deal on my refi!

2/11/21Joshua Tuberville

Google Review

Brian is wonderful to work with. He is fast, responsive, professional and informative and transparent. We have worked with him on our first mortgage and a refinance. He takes the time to understand your financial temperament and goals so he can present you with several good options. He is never pushy. Would gladly work with him again and recommend him any time the subject comes up.

2/6/21Hans Drolshagen

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I was probably one of Superb Mortgage's more thorough customers when it came to understanding every option and all the numbers. Brian Simantel always quickly volunteered and provided all the information for every loan option I explored. No option went unexplored and no question went unanswered even as I changed my mind a few times along the way as I came to understand how refinancing works. On top of all this, Superb Mortgage delivered the highest refi incentive and the lowest refi rates as well as some options no other broker had access to. I would use Superb Mortgage again in a heartbeat! Thanks, Brian!

10/21/20Valerie

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Brian has helped me with two refinances. I just closed on a refinance and the process was seamless. Brian and Nichell worked hard to find me the best rate. They were both very professional and kept me updated every step of the way. I closed today in what seems like record time! Thank you very much for your outstanding customer service and professionalism.

9/18/20Carrie Mackinen

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Brian worked with me over a year to find the right solution for our refinance. Truly appreciated his effort and patience "running the numbers" each time to get the right loan for us at the lowest cost.

6/1/20Matt Lloyd

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Brian has helped my wife and I at least three loans. He has always delivered on exactly what he said he would, responds quickly to all questions, and has gotten us great rates. He's on top of his game and glad to have found a mortgage broker that we can trust and who has delivered. He navigated crazy covid times and got our last loan at a very low rate with low cost and it closed in record time! I highly recommend Brian & Superb Mortgage!

6/1/20Michelle Aftimos

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This is our 3rd time working with Brian and as always he makes the whole process quick and easy. He secured us a great rate and no fees! We highly recommend Brian to anyone needing a home mortgage or looking to re-fi. Thanks Brian!

4/24/20Emily Clark

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Great team, and great customer service. Especially for a first-time homebuyer, the process is a bit overwhelming and stressful, but Brian and his team do a terrific job of walking you step by step through the process and making sure you have all the information you need. They did a great job negotiating and are happy to answer any questions that come up. I chose them off of a friend’s recommendation and I will definitely be recommending them to any prospective home-buyers I know. I was thoroughly impressed! Do yourself a favor and go with these guys. They’ll work hard for you!

4/18/20Amanda Exarhos

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When it comes to loans, Brian and his team are more than top notch. I have never had such a smooth, and most importantly, TASK FREE experience. I've had a few house loans in my time and when Brian takes care of the loan process it literally has been amazing. I'm nervous to even post this because it's like a treasure that I want to keep all to myself. HA! Having found him I'll never use any other!

4/5/20miguel martinez

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As first time home buyers working with Brian and his team has made this whole process smooth. He was very helpful and easily available to answer any questions we had. He was able to explain the process very well and thanks to his help we even able to close earlier than expected. He made our first time home buying experience efficient, easy and an overall amazing experience. We would defiantly recommend him and his team.

10/31/19Gino Rocca

Google Review

It was a pleasure working with Brian and Tim,
Great Job and they got it done On Time!!

10/21/19Bree Lewis

Google Review

Brian made it super easy to understand our options and get our refi done fast.

10/4/19Angela Weathers

Google Review

Brian is my go to lender. Not only is he extremely knowledge and professional, he makes the loan experience pleasurable. And that's hard to do in lending. I would recommend Brian and Superb Mortgage & Real Estate.

10/3/19mishelle fordham

Google Review

Brian from Superb Mortgage has helped me re-fi my house twice now and I couldn’t image going to anyone else. He made an otherwise overwhelming process (atleast to me) easy and effortless. Thanks Brian!

10/3/19Damien Gleason

Google Review

I have nothing but good things to say about Brian and Superb Mortgage & Real Estate Inc. We have worked with Brian on a home purchase as well as a couple of re-fi's. Brian is up-front, professional, and gives you all the information you need to make an informed decision. I would highly recommend Superb Mortgage & Real Estate.

7/26/19It's-your-boy Andy-Loy

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Brian and Superb Mortgage was able to get us a much better loan term for our first home purchase and made everything much easier and much less costly than it would have been if we went with a different company.
Brian has excellent knowledge about the mortgage industry and he definitely knows what he is doing!
Brian just recently helped us with our home refinance and got us a much better rate that will end up saving us ten's of thousands of dollars over the course of our loan.
Highly recommended!

7/24/19Christie H

Google Review

Had a great experience with Brian & his team. They were very easy to work with and honest about the process. I would highly recommend allowing Superb Mortgage & Real Estate for all of your real estate & mortgage needs.

7/21/19Steve Mickus

Google Review

Brian is very knowledgeable and was able to navigate the process smoothly.

7/17/19Dennis Nelson

Google Review

Brian lead a smooth and efficient refinancing process and was able to overcome all obstacles that came up and close as expected. He took initiative to solve problems and didn't simply put the work back on me. I would highly recommend Superb Mortgage.

7/9/19Patrick Tyson

Google Review

My wife and I just refinanced with Brian. We’ve been through multiple loan transactions in the past but this was by far the smoothest and painless. Brian’s a true professional. He’s extremely knowledgeable and was responsive to any questions we had. He was a pleasure to work with and it was evident he had our best interests at heart. I would definitely recommend him.

4/26/19Gabriel Adams

Google Review

Process was seamless and completely worry free. Refi went through like a charm

6/12/18Dave Martin

Google Review

Brian and his team of experts are just AWESOME! My wife and I recently completed re-financing our home with Superb Mortgage and from start-to-finish it was by far the easiest, and at the same time the most comprehensive process, we'd ever had with a loan. We were guided through every step seamlessly. Everyone we interacted with was extremely professional and knowledgeable. On top of the excellent customer experience we received, they had the best rates in town - hands down. I can't recommend Brian and Superb Mortgage highly enough. Thank you, Brian!

5/17/18Troy Templin

Google Review

My wife and I purchased our first home and they walked us through the whole process. The attention to detail and helpful explications for each step of the transaction made for a wonderful experience.

5/2/18Vanda Wilshire

Google Review

We have worked with Brian and his team on two separate occasions now, for re-fi'ing our home, both have been handled excellently. Brian is very knowledgeable of the processes and requirements and makes it very easy to understand. His team will set up electronic interfaces for all the disclosures and document reviews, which make that part of the process very efficient and straight forward. He always seemed to come up with a "good deal" and is clearly advocating for you the client. He is happy to create a little excel table that makes all the options of the particular loan products that may apply to the situation, therefore making it very easy to review and make an informed decision. We would highly recommend him and his company, a good experience.

3/20/18Lending Brian

Google Review

Brian, and his team are dedicated to creating the greatest home buying experience for their clients! Superb Mortgage & Real Estate is a true asset to the San Marcos community!

10/17/17Lucas Handelsman

Google Review

Brian and his team were a pleasure to work with. Communication was outstanding during the entire transaction. Highly recommend.

10/13/17Jay Winn

Google Review

Brian is quick to answer any question of yours and even notified me when the rates dropped to see if I wanted to refinance. Very informative and helpful. Would recommend to future clientele.

8/25/17Kim Worra

Google Review

I would highly recommend Brian and his staff at Superb Mortgage and Real Estate, Inc. Everything went extremely smoothly during our entire transaction.

8/23/17Kathleen Davis

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Brian was great through the entire process of buying my first home in San Diego. In the beginning when I was just starting to test the waters he was never pushy and very patient with me. Once I was ready to move forward he was quick and efficient with every step and was very thorough with me as he answered all of my questions. Then when a somewhat unusual situation came up, his expertise walked me through a full understanding of everything. He was a great partner to have through the home buying process and he comes highly recommended!

7/28/17Flor Cedillo

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Superb Mortgage and Real Estate, Inc. is the best! Brian is professional and supportive which made the process smooth and as stress free as possible. I highly recommend Superb Mortgage and Real Estate, Inc.

2/14/17Diane King

Google Review

Before we found a home, I shopped, read reviews and picked Superb Mortgage based on my research. Then we met Brian who set up a secure folder for our documents and started the ball rolling to prequalify immediately this Oct. 2016. We had all sorts of credit reasons why most would say we'd never qualify to buy a home again {we had a bankruptcy [2010] and a short sale [2012] from the housing fiasco} In a day, he assured us he could get us a loan. We were skeptical and nervous and at the same time excited and hopeful he meant what he said. As we were searching and making offers, Brian was there every step of the way. We could text him day or night and he'd respond, answer questions and never left our side until we closed Jan 31st, 2017. Brian knows his profession better than most and made this wonderful deal happen in less than 30 days. In the middle of moving I had to stop and type this review to let all searching families know that this is definitely the company to work with to make your dreams come true! Thank you Brian from the bottoms of our hearts!

2/7/17Marty Pradere

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Brian walked me through the VA loan process and got me a great loan with a super low rate and all closing costs paid. He also saved me a lot of money with a great home insurance recommendation. I could not be more pleased with Brian's service. I will definitely recommend him to anyone I know looking to buy or refinance.

12/28/16Michelle La Greca

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Brian at Superb Mortgage and Real Estate has helped us with a number of loans and refis over the years. He’s friendly, responsive and a true pro. He looks out for our best interests and does his best to make the process as easy as possible. We won’t go anywhere else for our mortgage lending needs. Thanks Superb Mortgage!

12/19/16Andreya Pels

Google Review

Brian is so amazing, always on top of everything related to the purchase of my new home and my refi! I'm thankful to have such a wonderful resource !

10/18/16Jeff Wegner

Google Review

I've refi'd twice with Brian now. He's always straightforward, open, and honest with the best options available for my specific scenario. Highly recommended!

9/10/16Kim Scherer

Google Review

Brian and Kristen were very knowledgeable, helpful and patient during the process. Would recommend their services. 4 stars because I don't really give anyone 5 stars.

8/31/16Malinda Sawyer

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Brian Simantel is amazing!!!! I have worked with him a few times and each time he was extremely responsive and helpful. He made sure everything went smoothly, and each time he was able to have us close in 30 days. If you are looking for a broker than definitely go with Brian!

8/11/16Steve Garcia

Google Review

If you're looking for a pain-free, transparent process, Brian is your man. He was honest, strategic, and patient, making our first purchase in SD easy as a breeze! We never waited longer than an hour for a response to any question or concern we had, regardless of time of day. We'd recommend Superb Mortgage and Real Estate to anyone truly serious about purchasing a home!

8/11/16Shannon Kemper

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Brian was amazing throughout our entire home buying process. He kept us up to date on everything that was occurring and was so helpful in explaining any questions we had. It can be quite confusing as first time buyers and he was excellent. He went above and beyond to help us out!

8/10/16G G

Google Review

I purchased my home and refi'd twice with Brian Simantel.
Very professional, he consistently stayed on top of lenders, requirements, and exceeded expectations. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to mortgage or refi.

7/26/16James Mapes

Google Review

It has always been a pleasure to work with Brian. He has worked with us selling, purchasing and through several refinances. He is always quick to respond, provided us with several options and gives a summary of the benefits and cons of each. While he makes the process simple and efficient he is also willing to take as much time as needed to explain real estate jargon when I asked questions about some detail in the fine print.

6/23/16Tate Hurvitz

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I have worked with Brian at Superb Mortgage several times now. Two home purchases and three refi's later - I can say with complete confidence, he is great! He presents you with several different options, takes the time to answer every question (multiple times, when you need it), and he walks you through every step of the process so that it is straight-forward and easy. On top of that, he is friendly, professional and always on top of whatever hiccups there might be with other agencies/companies/etc.
I'll never use anyone else, Brian is . . . Superb!

6/17/16Lisa Chapin

Google Review

Just finished our refinance and I have to say it was the the quickest, easiest & most efficient refi we have ever done. We actually closed sooner then first estimated. Brian was awesome to work with, he responded to emails right away and explained the process all the way through.. I would highly recommend them.

5/12/16Jeff Marshall

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Brian has been incredible from our first purchase, to the many refi's we have completed. Every step has been effortless and efficient. We highly recommended Brian and his team to all!!!

5/10/16Stacy Schopinsky

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Brian made our transaction so easy! He anticipates the CRAZY documents that lenders request and ask for it info upfront from us. We LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the SHARED DRIVE he set up with us to share documents securely and Docusign!
He communicates just the right amount with us throughout this transaction.

He does a great job making this "dreadful process" --- PAINLESS!

THANK YOU

12/15/15Leanne Tanizawa

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Brian was not only extremely on top of it, he made sure to explain thoroughly everything we needed to do or sign and made the process very smooth and easy for us. I highly recommend Brian and his staff at Superb Mortgage and Real Estate, Inc.!

12/14/15Mark Peppler

Google Review

Brian and his team were wonderful to work with!!! I have worked with him several times over the years and he continues to over deliver. His knowledge and competitive terms can't be beat. I feel very lucky to have him as my trusted advisor when it comes to my real estate needs.

7/15/15Jolene Borchelt

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Brian was really approachable, helpful, and clear! One of the best parts for me was that he was responsive - always available by email or phone!

3/2/15Mark Snavely

Google Review

Brian is number one in service, he knows the industry very well and was able several times to save us lots of money with our mortgage. Thanks Brian for all you do!

2/15/15Neda Alipanah

Google Review

Tim and Brain were really efficient in my refinance process. They offered me all possible options and made the refinance really easy and convenient. I am really pleased with their service.

6/7/14Meredith Gleason

Google Review

As first time home buyers, we were new to the home loan process. After having a negative experience with another lender, Brian was referred to us. He always took the time to explain the process to us and kept us informed through the home loan process. He was very communicative and professional. He worked with us through a variety of home loan situations until we found the right house and scenario. We now have a beautiful home thanks to Brian! We would highly recommend him. He gets the job done!