Solutions Group Mortgage Firm
by Susan Shalhoub
Once you make the decision to buy, sell, or invest in a property, doesn’t it make sense to reach out to a dream team already accustomed to working together?
Susan Sherman, a mortgage broker with Solutions Group Mortgage Firm in Lake Mary, and Olaf Stenger, a realtor with Century 21 Integra in Lake Mary, are a built-in, finely tuned team all set to roll.
If you’re looking to move – especially if Seminole County is new to you – Susan and Olaf are portals to everything you need.
Through Solutions Group Mortgage Firm, Susan has affiliations in the larger umbrella of money management, and Olaf’s people connections are second to none.
“I am like a concierge for the community,” says Olaf, who is always actively building his network to add to his contacts. “I know Orlando well and can immediately help a homeowner make the area feel more like home. You need a hairstylist? I know someone. Your kid needs a baseball team? I know someone. I have a vast network and can help.”
Susan and Olaf are invested in the community. Both have had family ties in Seminole County for more than two decades. The two always work in tandem to ensure that all bases are covered for their clients.
Susan’s business strategy is to ask key financial questions right out of the gate.
“I always tell clients they are my best friend for the next 20 to 30 days,” says Susan. “I will ask lots of questions because we don’t want any last-minute surprises. Plus, I represent 30 different lenders. Knowing their life situation – whether it’s a low credit score or a buyer who is more affluent but wants to put less money down – helps me guide them to the best product that benefits them most.”
The process of shopping for homes as well as for financing options promotes close relationships between Susan, Olaf, and their clients. Olaf and Susan are proud of each referral, each client story.
Sometimes clients have very specific criteria that must be met, but that’s no problem for a duo as experienced as Olaf and Susan.
“We deal with some complicated situations, so we have to take it all into consideration,” says Olaf. “We wear a lot of hats.”