Shawn is great! He came recommended from a friend after I had a couple realtors not return my…read morecalls. I was a first-time home buyer and he walked me through the process in a very professional and friendly manner. He was always available for any questions, made sure I understood what was going on, and I felt he always had my best interest in mind. I feel I made a friend after purchasing my home. I highly recommend Bellamak Realty to anyone looking to buy or sell a house!

I don't think I'd ever be able to fully describe how great of a realtor Shawn is but I will try to…read morecapture the high points below. If you don't have the time to read the detailed breakdown, all I can say is he is the best and most diligent realtor I have ever come across and you sell yourself short going with anyone else. Now the details: 1) Price/Neighborhood Analysis - when interviewing candidates to sell my home, most of the realtors had a rudimentary analysis of the value of my home (basically using comps from a database). Shawn actually came in with a professional proposal that included a logical breakdown of the area, the market, the market trends, historical price changes during the term that I owned the home and other tangible/intangible items to develop a strategic pricing analysis. In the end, I was both satisfied and confident with the listing price for my home. His proposal also included a detailed marketing plan, which he followed and delivered on and was also instrumental in developing visibility and value for my home. 2) Preparation - Before formally listing my house, Shawn provided guidance on preparation of the house to ensure that it showed all of its glory to potential buyers. This included how to stage the inside of the home, as well as items that needed/should/recommended/considered to be done on the outside. Shawn did a walk-through of the home and recommended items to be fixed/replace in order to maximize the appeal and value of the home. Where needed, Shawn provided recommendations on service providers who were competent and professional. 3) Marketing - the marketing of the home was brilliant. The photographs, brochures and listings were incredibly professional and effective. His marketing plan also included leveraging neighborhood residents, industry contacts and other sources to maximize visibility of the listing. 4) Communications - as an out-of-state seller, I was very concerned about being remote for the entire selling process. Shawn and his team were diligent in ensuring I was kept up to date with all developments (whether client visits, buyer feedback as they walked through the home, updates to offers, negations, progress and closing). When needed, Shawn would text me real time updates and when not so critical, he and his team would provide detailed information via phone calls or emails. I never once had to worry about missing out or not being aware of developments. Again, as an out-of-state seller this was incredibly important (and useful) for me. 4) Negotiations - Shawn was a real pro through this process. Always keeping me in the loop on discussions, providing feedback and recommendation when warranted and ensuring both I and the buyer were comfortable with the terms we agreed and worked through. 5) Close - Again, Shawn and his team were communicating and guiding me through the entire process. As in most complex, high-priced sales negotiations there are always one or two major issues that pop up at the end and selling my home was no different. Ten (10) days before the close, we discovered an issue that needed to be addressed before the buyer would sign the final paperwork. Not only did Shawn provide guidance on addressing the issue but aligned and coordinated the resources to address the item and ensure the close happened on time. In closing out this extended review, I want to reiterate my highest level of recommendation for Shawn. Throughout the entire process, I do not have one single negative comment to say and more positive things to say or list then I could possibly include in this space. If you are going to sell your home, you will never find more honorable, respectful and capable realtor than Shawn. Finally, I do want to state that this is not a fake or paid review. In fact, I am willing to make myself available as a reference to anyone considering Shawn to be their representative in a real estate transaction. I'm happy to have Shawn put you in contact with me, if needed.

I can't say enough good things about this team! First, Scott goes above and beyond for his clients…read moreand is super knowledgeable about the mortgage industry. Contacting him and his team was the best thing I have done and I will be a customer for life. My boyfriend and I were looking at purchasing a home together. He owns a home already and I rent. My lease renewal was coming up and my landlord is a....I won't use cuss words. Anyway, I opted to buy something as renting as really changed over the past few years and it's really enjoyable anymore. We contacted a broker with Nexa Mortgage who kept dropping the ball so I went on Yelp to find a different one and that's when I found Scott and AZ Lending Experts. I contacted them and was SUPER impressed right from the initial conversation. Scott then contacted my realtor (who is also my sister) and she was also super impressed and will refer him to her clients. Anyway, my boyfriend and I were facing an issue with a contingency as when you own a home, it's sometimes difficult to buy a home as the offer would need to be contingent upon the sale of your existing home. My boyfriend was nervous and didn't want to sell his place without having a place lined up, which is understandable...and given the low inventory right now, it's difficult to wait for something to be listed and go under contract when you finally find a priority. Scott found a way around that for us. He also shared his recommendations, which we went with. His whole team is amazing...Emily is SUPER nice. I contacted her for the appraisal and she sent it right over to me and was just super polite and friendly. This is my first time buying a home and I have heard from others that it's a pain and a not-so-fun process but I honestly have to say it hasn't really been that bad for us and I have AZ Lending Experts to thank for that.

I've worked with Scott and his team three times now, 2 times buying homes and another when he…read morehelped my grandma refinance her house a few years ago; this in itself should show how much I trust them. They make the process easy, seamless and stress free, all while making sure they get the best rate they can for you. I trust Scott and will continue to work with him in the future when needed.

10/10, 5 STARS, I can't recommend them enough! Mark and Mickie are a valuable team to utilize when…read moresearching for and buying a new home. Despite having owned and sold two homes prior, we didn't really know where to start with a new construction and we relied heavily on their expertise and advice to get us started and through the process with our builder. I truly believe we had a relatively smooth build due to Mark and Mickie's presence with the builder project managers and sales office. We had so many questions during the build process and both Mark and Mickie were able to answer them quickly and effectively. Their skill also helped us make better informed choices that will ultimately provide us a higher return on our investment. Without the Newman's, I fear we would have not allocated our money optimally towards options and possibly overspent in the wrong areas. Mickie's eye for design, general cost of upgrades and knowledge of what sells a home helped us make the overwhelming fast-paced two-day design center appointments much easier and cost-effective. After our pre-drywall inspection, we had a serious concern brought to our attention and Mark was persistent in getting the matter addressed by the project managers and was able to reach a resolution to ensure our safety. I would never want to build a home without realtor help. There were many instances throughout the process where we wondered, "Is this normal?" and Mark and Mickie were both right there to tell us yes or no, and if no, they followed up on our behalf, which really saved our sanity. We are so thankful we had this honest, hardworking and personable team on our side.

Working with Mark Newman was hands down the best real estate experience we could have imagined --…read moreand this was our very first home purchase. From start to finish, Mark went so far above and beyond! Mark was referred to us by family, and now we understand why everyone raves about him. He combines deep market knowledge with genuine care and integrity. Buying your first home can be overwhelming, especially doing it from out of state, but Mark made the process seamless. He was proactive with updates, incredibly responsive to every question (no matter how small), and always ten steps ahead in anticipating what we might need. What really stood out was how much Mark truly advocates for his clients. He didn't just help us find a house -- he guided us through inspections, offered honest advice at every decision point, and connected us with trusted local resources. His professionalism is top‑tier, but he also has such a warm, personal touch that made us feel supported and confident every step of the way. If you're looking for an experienced, trustworthy, and genuinely kind realtor who will treat your purchase or sale like it's his own, look no further than Mark Newman. We would recommend him without hesitation to anyone we know. He made our very first home‑buying experience exciting, smooth, and truly memorable -- and we are beyond grateful. Thank  you, Mark, for helping us find our first home!

I initiated contact with Victor Millington who assured me that we could definitely get the…read morerefinance that I wanted done. He then transferred me to Greg Lira. It was a terrible experience that they dragged me along for months telling me I was going to be approved, however to this date I still have not been approved. Greg assured me we'd have the money by the end of January. I have provided everything that they've requested, they don't communicate and they ignore my communications. My loan is not desirable, I get it, but I deserved to be treated better and with respect. Every time I asked for an update, I was guilted and made to feel bad for asking. I have just been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that put me in the hospital for 45 days, I explained that a big part of the need was my medical bills, but they didn't care at all. Rude and disrespectful. I took a lot of time to get estimates for work (to make my house work for my new wheelchair) and wasted everyone's time. I kept asking for updates to ensure that this was going to go through before I spent all this time getting estimates. I was continuously assured that I would get the loan. Last week I finally asked them to just pull my application, after months of waiting and them not responding to my emails. They didn't even respond to that. Unbelievable

Don't trust these people... You can get better rates and better deals elsewhere and work with loan…read moreofficers that have even the tiniest bit of respect for other human beings. I would recommend VIP Mortgage, Fairway, Guaranteed Rate, NEXA, literally anyone besides them because they continue to perpetuate despicable behavior and don't do anything to try and make it better. The amount of disgust I have with this company is indescribable.

Last year I was thinking about refinancing my home while the interest rates were low. A friend of…read moremine referred me to Eric Aramian and Dawn Buxton. Eric and Dawn were very friendly, professional, and experienced. They made the process of refinancing my home quick, easy, and most importantly, affordable. They worked very hard and went the extra mile to make sure that I was satisfied with the transaction. Eric and Dawn were both very quick at replying to my e-mails or returning my phone calls whenever I had a question. My experience with the refinance last year was so great, that when I decided to purchase a new home a few months ago, I went right back to Eric and Dawn. Again, they both provided excellent service during this transaction. They were able to help me close very quickly on a short-sale purchase. I highly recommend Eric Aramian, Dawn Buxton, and their team to anyone that needs mortgage services. I plan on working with Eric and Dawn in the future whenever I decide to move again. I am very satisfied with the services that they have provided for me. I recommend them to everyone I know who is thinking about buying a home or refinancing their current home. Do yourself a favor, call Eric and Dawn, they will take care of you.

I was referred to Eric Aramian. (Alliance Financial Resources) from a friend that recently…read morepurchased a new home. She used Eric for the loan/mortgage and I knew her experience was very positive . While I was shopping around for loans I contacted a few people including Eric. He was by far the most responsive to my emails and calls. He has a very positive demeanor and was just so helpful that he became the obvious choice. Eric also worked flawlessly with my Realtor to make the deal go smoothly. He always explained things clearly and completely which is nice considering how daunting the whole home buying process can be.... I highly recommend him for your home mortgage and at the very least add him to your short list while you shop around for a home loan. PS - I was a first time home buyer involved in a short sale and Eric was great in helping me understand the loan process and the steps involved.

A few years back my brother and I were searching for a house in Glendale and Justin came though for…read moreus on multiple levels. Not only did he refer an amazing realtor to us who showed us countless properties without skipping a beat, but the one we ultimately decided on we were able to get because of Justin and his foresight. He and his team are extremely knowledgeable and efficient which made the process painless. It doesn't end there! This inspiration behind this review came recently when my brother was shopping for another home in North Phoenix, and found one, but had the rug pulled out from under him. The company he was originally working with did not come through for him so he called Justin. Within no time he had the keys to his second beautiful home! If you live in Arizona or California and need a home loan, this is the loan officer you want in your corner.

Purchasing my home with the Justin Haines team couldn't have gone any better. It was simple,…read morestraight forward, and there were no surprises. We were ready to close over a week early which was awesome! I really liked the ease of being able to do everything from my computer since I am very busy with work and a baby. The electronic signatures saved me a huge hassle and quick email responses kept me informed the entire time. Justin also made it a point to keep both my realtor and I informed by giving us updates every Tuesday without us even asking. I have worked with a lot of loan officers and I can tell you this process and service is as good as it gets. Thanks Justin and team!

I bought a house with Larry Link's help-- he was great. So is Lesli, it just happened that Larry…read morehandled most of our purchase. I used a direct lender instead of a mortgage broker which caused additional work and trouble for Larry. He was patient and saw it through anyway, even helping to move the lender along for me. He designed the deal so that my closing costs were all paid for by the seller. The sellers were as difficult and slow as my lender. I'm kind of a tough customer at times. Larry was fighting for me until the very end. My house was under $200k, but it felt like I was getting million-dollar mansion service the whole time. I highly recommend Larry and Lesli Link.

We were in search of a mortgage company for a second home in AZ. I am grateful 1st Rate Home…read moreMortgage came highly recommend and that my husband and I decided to move forward with them. From the initial first call and all the way through the time of close, Joe was always available via email, phone, and text. Very rarely will you find a mortgage company that is available on the weekends to chat with when you are getting ready to send an offer on a home. Joe and his team were VERY instrumental in the home buying process and I even got compliments from my realtor on how responsive and on the ball he and his team were. A huge plus is that he sent us our pre-approval letter in less than 24 hours, which set us for success when we were ready to submit an offer that weekend. In addition, he and his team helped us close in 25 days! If you are looking for a mortgage company with incredible customer service and great rates, look no further and ask for Joe!

I refinanced my VA loan with this company and it was the smoothest, fastest and easiest mortgage…read moreprocess I have ever experienced! I have purchased several homes over the past 30 years and in the process also done several refinance and this was by far the best experience ever! Highly recommend them!