I would give more than 5 stars if I could!…read more Scott Lawson is an incredible mortgage broker. As a first time home buyer, he made the process so seamless. I had absolutely no idea what the home buying process entailed, and Scott did an amazing job helping me through the entire thing and answering the dozens of questions I would call and ask him almost every day. He was extremely communicative and kept me in the loop which helped ease my nerves, and was always willing to explain everything in an easy way for me to understand. I would highly recommend working with Scott to anyone looking to purchase a home. It was an incredible experience and I feel so lucky to have had him to help through the whole process!

If anyone is looking for a straight killer in the feilds of home loans Scott is your guy!…read more This man worked day and night for me. Met with me at my home at 8 o'clock at night twice. Worked around my schegual. He went to offices of poeple he needed my info from. This man is best described as a Robot working non-stop to get you your loan hitting all targets with precision and accuracy. Thank you for everything Scott

Gave me the runaround, ruined our chances at getting the home we wanted because he ignored phone…read morecalls and emails from myself and my realtor. Not a straightforward individual at all.

I love the caveat from YELP about not getting too commercial, so I'll stick with my personal…read moreexperience with Hans Bruhner even though I also have a professional relationship with him through my magazine, The Sonoma County Gazette. Hans is both an advertiser as well as a columnist, and I do highly recommend reading his columns - Ask the Loan Man - on home loans because he's honest, straight-forward, and knows his business! On the personal side, Hans helped me get a loans on my house - first - to buy out my Equity Share partner who had been waiting 12 years for me to come up with enough money to buy him out. Patience. That was sweet and got me started on owning the house by myself. THEN Hans helped me refinance so I could fix the house - a 1942 vintage Russian River cabin that was literally leaning over on its posts, and the roof was leaking. The BIG Deal about his help is that I am, and always have been, self-employed and that's a challenge when getting home loans. Hans made sure I got loans that covered the costs of my current need, and also that I could afford. 30 year fixed loans because I couldn't handle risk. I appreciate how Hans held my and through the complicate process and made sure I understood every step i was taking. he made me feel secure. That's huge when taking financial risks. I've now owned my home for 22 years and am getting the much-needed work done on turning it into a real house. Without Hans to hold my hand through the loan process, I would not have been able to do this in a relaxed manner. I appreciate his skill and his personal style. And most recently, when my sweetheart Alan wanted to purchase a home, Hans actually guided him into doing it without him and without a loan (cash) because that was best for Alan's needs. That's impressive to me. He puts his client's needs at the top and that's a fact. Thanks Hans!

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Elise on the refinance of two properties. I don't…read morehave much to say about the process, but so much about how wonderful Elise was! The whole process was quick and easy on our end, and we were invited to her beautiful home to do all the signing, where we were treated as family. Our two kids were entertained by the dogs, and. life-sized Santa was a witness! It is clear Elise is "in it" to help people. I recently reached out to Elise for advise on what type of financing product would fit a need that developed with out home. Elise very kindly responded with places other than her I could go to for a product that would best fit our needs. I appreciated the honesty and time she gave in that situation. In addition to your mortgage needs, Elise is also a talented gardener and shares a plant bulb or two as well as advice! You've made a friend in the community after working with Elise.

"If anyone can do it, Elise Groves can do it." That's what one of our friends told us when we were…read moreat a point of wanting to refinance our home several years ago. Wow, were they right. Interest rates had fallen and we wanted to lower our mortgage payment and take some money our for home improvements. Elise did the work and was able to get our refi done smoothly. When the interest rates went down even more a year or so later, we did so again. Robin and I heartily recommend working with Elise Groves for your mortgage needs. We intend to come back to her for any future mortgages!

I called in for advice on a real estate deal that had become real messy and Robert was amazing,he…read moreanswered all my questions and was very knowledgeable on all the laws.We are currently securing closing on our deal right now thanks to this Robert and this firm.Also I was able to reach him personally right away by phone this morning which is always a plus in my opinion

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Milli is an excellent real estate agent. she has great people skills , and has a wonderful…read morereputation in the industry. We were able to buy the house of our of dreams , in a big part to Milli's skills. She is also just a very nice person , that was a Pleasure to work with. We were lucky to have found her!!

Worked with Milli to sell our house in Rio Nido. Trust me, you want to work with her.read more

We hired Robert to represent us in an off-market sale of a house in Santa Rosa. We had lived there…read moreas renters for some time and had already agreed on a price with the owner. We brought Robert on as our lawyer to guide us through the entire sale and escrow process. Robert answered all of our questions, coordinated with the other attorney and the title company, and made sure we paid attention to important details, such as the fire readiness survey. The escrow closed this week, and we're extremely happy with the guidance and oversight he provided throughout the process.

Great guy very knowledgeable... knows his stuff any one looking for a great Attorny call Robert…read moremade life so much easier taking the stress away from the situation

I have been banking with the Sebastopol Branch for years for my business and personal account. I…read morehave always been taken care of by their personnel and management. My accounts had gotten compromised by an wifi atm and was badly hacked. Their team worked with me to make sure my accounts were all closed and set up new ones quickly to minimize the loss. In addition all of the losses were covered including associated fees. They have been very helpful processing wire transfers and setting me up with the best business credit cards possible. Each time I visit I find the staff to always be friendly and prompt in processing my transactions. When I require additional services their specialized team members have been very effective. Its appreciated to have a staff that recognizes their customers and value relationships.

Do not trust your money with this bank because they do not trust their customers. One male teller…read morein particular is a person who will act behind a customer's back in a deceptive manner.

Sam was extremely helpful and knowledgeable in assisting us in refinancing our house. Our original…read morestrategy didn't work out as planned because of a lower than expected appraisal, but Sam worked to find a solution to help us lower our mortgage insurance payments and get a competitive rate. He is very personable and easy to talk to on the phone and responded quickly to any questions. We plan to work with him in the future once we've gained more equity in our home and switch to a conventional loan.

Where to start... after 3 hours of phone calls and 100 different questions through the night when…read morethe thought process is stressing me the most. Sam was there to guide into multiple options not just his way. He's transparent,understanding and quick. Trust me if you feared it, he already knows the solution. I highly recommend this business to put those nerves to rest.

If I could give Jeanine more than five stars, I would…read more Buying my first home at 63 years old after a lifetime of renting felt exciting, overwhelming, and at times downright terrifying. From the very beginning, Jeanine was so much more than a mortgage broker, she became a trusted guide through every step of the process. No question was ever too small. She patiently explained things I didn't understand, kept me informed every step of the way, and somehow made a very complex process feel manageable and even possible. Whenever a new document, underwriting request, insurance issue, or unexpected question came up, Jeanine was there with calm reassurance, knowledge, and practical solutions. What impressed me most was how deeply she cared. I never felt like just another client. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes, coordinated with my realtor, escrow, insurance broker, and lender, and always had my best interests at heart. I truly not only felt, but knew she was advocating for me throughout the entire process. Thanks to Jeanine, I am now the proud owner of my very first home. Looking back, I honestly don't know how I could have navigated this journey without her expertise, patience, encouragement, and unwavering support. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, responsive, compassionate, and willing to go far above and beyond, I recommend Jeanine without hesitation. She helped make one of the biggest dreams of my life come true, and I will always be grateful.

We have had the pleasure of working with Jeanine many times through several purchases and just…read morerecently she helped our buyer with securing a loan. Jeanine was on point every single time. She's not just thorough but FAST! We asked for a 20 day close she did it in just that. What we love most is her response time. My husband sent a message on a Sunday she got back in a matter of minutes. She makes it easy and straight forward. We will always use Jeanine for our future transactions.

I am moved to leave a review after reading the previous review. I had heard this too (that there…read morewas a high minimum investment), so perhaps it used to be their policy. However I asked last week about this, and was told there is no minimum investment. Every person I have met in the office is kind, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to deal with. Their business practices and commitment to investing in sustainability and employee happiness are a breath of fresh air in an industry you would assume would be just about money.