Steve and his team were very helpful in the entire process and made the whole thing basically a…read morestress free process. Steve was on point and answered any questions I had. Very knowledgeable and honestly didn't have to many questions since he always kept me informed. Explained thoroughly every detail and had a checklist with when things finished on the loan process. He went above and beyond. Steve delivered his promise of making the loan process pain free and I can't thank him enough. Awesome personality and he gets the job done efficiently! Highly recommend him to anyone looking or interested in buying a home.

From the owner: Steven Brand - Your Favorite Mortgage Guy specializes in: VA home loans, First Time Home-Buyer…read moreloans, conventional loans, mortgage refinancing, purchase loans, preapprovals, second home buyers, mortgage calculators, down payment assistance and credit repair help

Aubrey was a fantastic resource for us throughout this confusing home-buying process. She was…read morepatient and thorough with us first-time home-buyers. We appreciated the online portal and how easy it was to complete all documentation needed for the loan. Aubrey and her team at Guaranteed Rate made all the difference in our home-buying process!

From the owner: As a mortgage lender in the Twin Cities offering loans to help people buy, refinance, or build a…read morehome, I have been one of the top lenders for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency every year since 2013. All programs are subject to credit/underwriting review. We will work on your behalf by assembling and verifying all closing documents required by title insurance company and initializing loans as your mortgage broker. We will work to keep your home buying experience positive and professional. Work with a mortage company you can trust, contact Aubrey Zeuli, as your mortgage broker today.

Steve makes what seems impossible possible. I had so many questions and what felt like challenges…read morebut Steve patiently worked with us for months during our house hunting process. He took so much time to explain things that I told him it was like I had enrolled in a home financing college course. I can't fully express how great he is! I was very skeptical we could even buy a home but Steve worked out a solution to make it happen. The rest of the rate.com team (thank you Tyler, Peter, Kristin)were also so responsive and thorough. You really get a whole team on your side with this group.

Steve was fantastic! He is extremely knowledgeable and was quite patient and thorough in answering…read moremy many, many first-time-homebuyer questions. Also, he's very experienced and well-regarded in the industry - I was actually told that my offer was accepted above other competing offers specifically because of the strength of my lender! I'm so glad I was able to work with Steve.

I've referred many mortgage clients to Darin that I was unable to get done with my conservative…read morelender that I work for, and he's amazing on what he can get done. He is probably the brightest mortgage advisor that I have come across. If you're dealing with Darin, you're in good hands!

The most unprofessional and shady mortgage broker I have ever worked with. Numbers kept changing,…read moredidn't provide our HUD until basically the day before closing, tried to hide costs and fees throughout. Horrible experience, steer clear at all costs.

We have worked with Andy Burton's team to purchase two houses. They are very informative, friendly…read moreand made sure we were updated at every step of the process. I would recommend this team to anyone looking to buy a new house! Thanks for everything and making buying a house as painless as possible!!

From the owner: Our objective is to help you make the right decisions for your financial situation by educating and…read moreempowering you with information about your financing options. We recognize that the mortgage process can be stressful, so we make it a point to ensure you are comfortable with each step of the process. We will guide you through the mortgage process by asking important questions to understand your needs and help secure the right financing option for you.

Karli went above and beyond for me! This was my very first home and I was so overwhelmed at first…read morebut Karli made everything so simple, showed me videos, emailed me or texted me within minutes, has been the most prompt person I have ever known. I would refer her to anyone!!!

From the owner: The American Dream Home Team is dedicated to educating you throughout the entire homebuying…read moreprocess. We are passionate about helping people realize The American Dream of homeownership.

Living in St Paul for sometime, I was familiar with the Odd Couple Team and appreciated all of the…read morecommunity involvement that their team embodies. When I decided to make the move to purchase my own place, I knew that I wanted to work with them. I was matched with Austen Kordosky from their team and he was eager to help me get started. Austen was super friendly, very flexible and always kept my "Must Haves" in mind when showing me properties. He also didn't push back when I sent him listings that I wanted to check out, despite them not being a best fit for me; he allowed me to go through the process and grow through the process. Mid-way through my search I pivoted from wanting a condo to exploring a single family home and Austen eagerly pivoted with me showing me three properties the following morning. He was great about reaching out to me with a regular cadence and suggesting properties for me to tour. One property in particular was one where he was representing the seller and it was not yet on the market officially. When I walked in I was super impressed with the beautiful light of the south facing windows, the gorgeous hardwood floors and 100-year-old woodwork. Despite touring several houses after that, I kept thinking back to the property that would eventually become mine. By having a sneak peak into a pre-listing I was able to take more time with my choice to purchase and avoided the craziness of the spring real estate market. This was something that had plagued me on several prior offer submissions. Had I not been working with Austen I would have never found this gem. The whole Odd Couple Team in general was awesome to work with. The co-owner of the team called me when I started working with Austen and after I purchased my home to congratulate me. Additionally, I received a fun welcome gift from them at my closing that was an awesome surprise! That type of all star service is why you should work with their team. They take great pride in the work that they do and I am so grateful! Thanks Austen and team!

SOLD! That was the…read moremost important word that we wanted to see during our time spent with the Odd Couple Team. My only regret? Not partnering with them sooner. These guys deliver and go above and beyond the typical level of customer service. We ended up feeling like family. Such a great feeling to know we were with people that would get the job done. At times our selling journey felt like a long, epic, arduous journey, but hiccups happen and the ones that did were beyond everyone's control. We wouldn't change a thing. We have to thank my parents for referring Jason to us. What an excellent referral it was. Jason Koenig and his entire team were amazing from start to finish. Pros: -Marketing and communication. Amy M- what a bright, cheerful, encouraging communicator. -Picturesque photos- Nina- fabulous photos that say, " I want to live here". We received many compliments on the photos. -Transaction and Closing- Molly and Marjorie- excellent and helpful communications, helpful info. -Real Estate Agent- Jason Koenig- reliable, caring, excellent communications, friendly, charming, fun, professional and an overall great guy! -ShowTime App- to confirm or deny showings -E- Signatures- convenient and reliable for signing documents Closing Title Company- Brittany- what a sweet, thorough and lovely person. - Real Estate Agent (Buying) - Ryan. Always there ready to show us what we might be interested. -Clean, tasteful branding. Cons: Can't think of any... These guys do so much for their clients and make everyone feel like more than a client. I would and have recommended them to family and friends who want to list, buy or receive guidance. Okay, I'll wrap it up- this isn't the Oscars..... Oh, but wait.... Fabulous client events and parties thrown by Jason and Shane Client Appreciation Halloween Events Santa Events and so much more..... These guys are truly the real deal. Smart, perceptive, class acts. We have nothing but praise and thanks to this entire team. Thank you so much to the entire team! You guys and gals are the best in St. Paul and that's why you made the list..