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Clients looking for a smart mortgage consultant and a company that really cares go to George Hackett and Guaranteed Rate Affinity for all their home financing needs. They can count on him to listen and understand their vision, and stay committed to doing what’s in their best interest. George knows that every client has different financial goals, so he takes the time to understand their vision in order to recommend smart mortgage solutions. As a consultant, he is backed by a dedicated team of loan assistants, processors, underwriters and closing specialists. He and his team consistently deliver smart choices because they’re highly trained and well versed in all aspects of the industry. To find a smart home-financing solution, give George a call today!Ask A Mortgage Question
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With the ever-changing mortgage industry, it is important you have an individual who is one phone call away to help you. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing your home, West Penn Financial has a product to suit your needs. I have learned that providing excellent client service to my borrowers will allow them to enjoy the biggest purchase of their life! I base all of my relationships off of trust and honesty and want to be completely transparent through a very rigorous process.
After you have applied by clicking the link below, I will call you to discuss the details of your loan. If you have any questions or would prefer to apply over the phone you may contact me anytime by calling my cell at 412-491-9680. You may also email me at t.birko@westpennfinancial.net for personalized service.
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I am a PA licensed mortgage Loan Officer with years of experience at West Penn Financial. I entered the mortgage business to aide customers navigate through the mortgage process. This can be a mystery for many consumers, filled with grey areas, broken promises and mortgage jargon. My goal is to help with all your mortgage related needs, cut out the grey areas and create the best experience possible.
Purchasing a home can be the largest transaction in person's life. Finding the perfect house is usually the focus and secondarily the mortgage. I am at your service to find that perfect mortgage. As a homeowner myself, I understand the stresses and questions this process can bring up first hand. In an ever-changing business, it is a top priority to find a loan professional that you can communicate with and trust.
By using the information I provide, along with my expertise, together we can make mortgages fun again and find the perfect one for you!
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Testimonials
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Your company did a great job quick and easy Tom was great got an offer in 3 days
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- Estate of Jeffrey P. Hackney
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Mackenzie Stutler was the best realtor I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I’d recommend her to everyone.
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- Aaron Balderson
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Lisa Swart is an pleasure to work with. She kept me informed on every step and issue that we had, and has a wonderful personality. Top notch there.
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- Michael Medved
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We employed Terri for our recent purchase. She answered our calls with speed and professionalism and made buying a home as seamless as possible. I was impressed that she did not hesitate to seek answers and second opinions from other realtors to give us the best possible advice. We will contract with her again in the sale of our present home when conditions are favorable.
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- Gary and Paulette Stout
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Traci was amazing!!!
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- Jonathan Herman
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Our agent, Tom Diehl, was very professional and we worked very well with him. He offered suggestions that greatly benefited our sale -- noticed items before we listed that should be dealt with. We appreciated his comments, suggestions and advice and we know that it helped. His willingness to adapt to new situations -- ie., the need to lower the asking price -- and his ongoing communication with us to let us know what has happening. We highly recommend Tom and his agency.
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- Michael P and Julie L McLaughlin
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The total process of selling our home was made so easy by working with Lisa Swart! She is very professional, knowledgeable, and prompt with answering any questions . Our experience was so wonderful working with her and we will recommend Lisa to anyone that we know that needs help with selling or buying a house. She is a tremendous asset to Berkshire Hathaway RealEstate company!
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- Denise Kostyak
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Terri is a pleasure to work with and be around. She explains everything in great detail and you never have to worry that she will not answer a question. Buying and selling a home is one of the most stressful things a person can do and she tries her best to make it easier and she is ALWAYS avaialble.
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- Deborah and Richard Shankovich
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Ruth Ann is a wonderful person and deserves an outstanding recommendation! Thanks Ruth Ann! Betsy & Ron
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- Nancy Wiegel
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Ruthann Cleveland was amazing. She made my homebuying experience a great one. She is personable, compassionate and very attentive. I wouldn’t have wanted to go through anyone else!
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- Shawanda Cole
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BHHS has continually provided top notch service for my real estate transactions. This one was the most sensitive to me as it was selling my primary home that I have lived in for 12 years. I would highly recommend BHHS and our realtor Terra Bradley to anyone in need of real estates services.
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- Christopher Cadez
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Betsy was very in tune to getting my property sold. It took just three months. She was very knowledgeable too.
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- Barbara Dennis
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Tracey is a very thorough and knowledgeable agent. She listens to what you need and explains how Berkshire can help achieve those goals.
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- DELORES CLARK
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We have used other agencies in the past and have never received this level of expertise, professionalism and attention to detail. So grateful for the relationship we developed with Ruth Ann Cleveland. She is a Realtor that you want representing you on your journey to sell/buy a home.
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- Joseph and Gail DeSimone
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I already recommended Lisa to everyone I know. She is awesome and the whole process of buying and selling is as easy as possible with her.
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- Christopher Bell
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Ruth Ann is experienced, thorough and patient. She helped me navigate the sale of this house in record time. I will highly recommend her to all!
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- Lynne Lindley
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Teri did an excellent job and kept me informed during the process
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- Merle Klink, Trustee
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Lisa Swart was the absolute best!!!
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- Donald Iams, III
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Ruth Ann is a terrific person, very helpful and supportive. I would recommend her without question.
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- Russell Phillips
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Knowledge of real estate and experience
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- Annamaria Defilippis
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"I highly recommend working with the Herrington Group. They're great!"
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- Kristyn J
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Lisa Swart is the most amazing realtor! She definitely looked out for my best interest and worked hard to make sure everything was just right while buying my house. I cannot speak highly enough of her.
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- Jessica Cecci
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I was extremely satisfied with the customer service I got from our agent Lisa Swart she's the best
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- William Foshee
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Ruth Ann Cleveland made selling my mother’s home very easy, She explained the entire process, and answered all of our questions and concerns. She handled the entire process very professionally, allowing us to close the transaction very quickly and efficiently, without us having to be physically present. Her services vastly exceeded the minimal commission she received, and I would definitely rate her as an excellent realtor.
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- Janine & Raymond Friend
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We had the absolute best experience with our realtor, Terra Bradley! And this is not our first time selling a house. Right from the start we could tell her high level of professionalism and knowledge base. Her communication was top notch!! From beginning to end we felt supported and guided with the outmost expertise that she demonstrated thru the process of selling our home. We are so grateful for Berkshire Hathaway and even more so for Terra!! We will definitely be recommending you all in the future. Thank you so much!!
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- Jamie G. McGee
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I've recommended Tracee many times. She has done all our business for 15 years and will continue to use her. She is professional and kind. We love her!!
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- Alfred Rasel
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Five stars! Of the multiple realtors we've worked with in four states, Teri was the most thorough and helpful. As a buyer agent she gave us sound advice after our home inspection that ultimately saved us money, both in the short and long term. It also prohibited a major problem from happening moving forward. Her ability to follow up quickly was excellent. Forthright, she has a pleasant personality that doesn't waiver, nor does she panic when presented with a glitch, which, in turn, keeps the client calm. After our smooth closing, my husband and I asked her for additional business cards to give others looking for a realtor. Can't think of a higher compliment. Beth and Brian Griner
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- Beth and Brian Griner
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I was very pleased with all aspects of the real estate transaction with the assistance of Lisa Swart.
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- Christine Mikuta
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Ruth Ann was very supportive, pleasant and very knowledgeable through out the entire somewhat drawn-out procedure. The closing was extremely quick and efficient. We would recommend her to anyone. She is like a daughter we never had. Best of luck to her in the future. Bob and Jean Evans
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- Robert & Jean Evans
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Ruth Ann was absolutely wonderful. I would recommend her to anyone buying or selling a house!
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- Jacob & Lindsey Knox
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We had a very positive experience with Berkshire Hathaway, specifically Bill & Betsy West. I was kept informed on every level and I always knew what was coming next and what was expected of me! I would not hesitate to recommend to them to a friend or to anyone needing information on real estate. When it was all said and done, I felt like I made a couple new friends!
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- Carolyn Polan
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Tracee made an extremely difficult time in our lives so much easier. With my father's passing I had to move my mom into assisted living. We needed to sell their house and Tracee came to my rescue. She handled everything flawlessly and efficiently with constant updates. I couldn't ask for a better outcome.
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- Elaine Nelson
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Betsy and Bill West did an amazing job selling our home and helping us with buying our new home. They were very professional, answered all of my many questions and did an amazing job! I would definitely refer them to anyone.
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- Patricia B Michalko
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Ruth Ann was amazing! I highly recommend her. This was my sisters home who passed away in July. She helped me through this very difficult time to quickly list her house and price her home at exactly the right price. We sold the house in one day! Very professional and knowledgeable.
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- Dawn Bennett
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Terra is a fantastic agent, we have used her for all our property purchases and will continue to do so.
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- Carigo Property Management LLC
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Ruth Ann was a pleasure to work with! She works hard for her clients and listens to their concerns while going thru the house hunt or sale!
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- Cynthia Sitka
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Lisa and Jack were both a pleasure to work with. They provided quick responses to questions and were available when needed. Having them assist us with the purchase of our first home made things easier as their expertise guided us through the process. We would definitely be happy to recommend or work with either Lisa Swart or Jack Gallik again.
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- Ryan Sonson
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Jessica helped me every step of the way. I couldn't have asked for a nicer person.
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- Ruth McCartney
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I have already pointed everyone I know to Lisa. She is the best
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- Christopher Bell
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The girls that worked for me were fantastic.
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- Jacqulin Skjegstad
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Terra Bradley did an amazing job from start to finish. I would definitely recommend her.
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- Sheila Rozanc
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Our agent went over and above what we expected . Every step of the way went smoothly and professionally , we will definitely recommend her to our family and friends .
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- Michael & Cindy Sitka
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Lisa was wonderful to work with,
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- Estate of Kevin Yocum
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Lisa was great. Professional and efficient. She took care of everything leading up to our listing - including taking new photos - and had the condo sold within the first week. We were very happy with the entire process, and she even represented us at the closing, since we’re out of state. We’ll definitely use her again!
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- Jeffery Rhodes
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I believe that our company has the best training available. There are so many recorded classes, you can learn anything that you need.
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- Constance Simon
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Tom is experienced and able to help with any questions we had. I could always trust Tom for solid advice.
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- Estate of Joseph C. Quay
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Lisa is the Best. Thanks for being awesome
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- Christopher R Bell
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Lisa, did a fabulous job in selling my house !
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- Wayne Swart
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Mackenzie and Lisa were excellent agents
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- Joseph Coleman
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Ruthann was tremendous throughout the entire process of listing and selling our home. Very knowledgeable about our neighborhood and the surrounding area with pricing/availability, etc. Would highly recommend her for any of your real estate needs!
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- Kristin Emery
About Washington
For over 20 years... the Washington office has successfully helped clients move in , out and around Washington, Greene, Fayette and Allegheny counties. The Washington office has an impeccable reputation of excellence in customer service, which is a testament to the caliber of agents that work here. Our office has cultivated an environment that is built upon our company's mission to dream, innovate and grow. We believe our agents are our first customer and that our success as an office, and as a company, is based on our agent's successes. To help our agents be the best, we offer continuous education and training throughout their careers, conduct positive office meetings to communicate and collaborate as a team, offer in-person and virtual training to stay current on the latest tools and technology and mentor our agents so that they can continue to grow and achieve their goals year after year. ? When you become part of the Washington office, you are backed by a powerhouse team that balances support with independence, enabling you to thrive and be the best YOU - both personally and professionally. ? If you are interested in joining our team at the Washington office, please give Jack a call at 724-222-6550 ext. 6201.Latest Blog Posts
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Areas We Cover
- Allenport Boro
- Amwell
- Avella
- Beallsville
- Bentleyville
- Blaine Twp
- Brownsville
- Buffalo Twp - WSH
- Burgettstown Boro
- California
- Canonsburg
- Canton Twp
- Carroll Twp.
- Cecil
- Centerville
- Charleroi Boro
- Chartiers
- City of Washington
- Claysville
- Coal Center Boro
- Cokeburg
- Cross Creek Twp
- Deemston Boro
- Donegal Twp - WSH
- Donora
- E Washington Boro
- East Bethlehem
- East Finley
- Elco
- Ellsworth Boro
- Fallowfield
- Fallowfield Twp.
- Finleyville
- Frankfort Springs
- Hanover Twp - WSH
- Hopewell - WSH
- Houston
- Independence - WSH
- Jefferson
- Long Branch Boro
- Marianna Boro
- McDonald - WSH
- Meadowlands
- Midway
- Monongahela
- Monongahela City
- Morris Twp
- Mt. Pleasant Twp - WAS
- N Charleroi
- N Franklin Twp
- New Eagle
- North Bethlehem
- North Strabane
- Nottingham
- Paris
- Peters Twp
- Robinson Twp - WSH
- Roscoe
- Smith
- Somerset Twp - WSH
- South Franklin
- South Strabane
- Speers Boro
- Stockdale
- Twilight Boro
- Union Twp - WSH
- W Brownsville
- W Pike Run Twp
- West Alexander
- West Bethlehem
- West Finley
West Penn MLS, Inc. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
