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Tasked with quickly selling a house I paid too much for in 2009 John Beltramea provided realistic market based expectations at every decision point in the sales cycle. I moved half away across the country and my goal was to sell my house as quickly as possible. John asked the right questions and took the time and effort to uncover this need. Within two days of listing my property John's network and marketing efforts produced an offer within 99% of our asking price. We accepted. John successfully managed all of the buyers demands on my behalf providing detailed documentation that ensured all parties were on the same page. After selling my house with John, my only regret is that he was not my Realtor when I initially purchased the property as he would have undoubtedly put me in a better position than the Realtors I used. His demeanor, ability and performance are superior to the competition and I truly felt that we were both in this deal together. Less
Tasked with quickly selling a house I paid too much for in 2009 John Beltramea provided realistic market based expectations at every decision point in the sales cycle. I moved half away across the country and my goal was to sell my house as quickly as possible. John asked the right questions and took the time and effort to uncover this need. Within two days of listing my property John's network and marketing efforts produced an offer within 99% of our asking price. We accepted. John suc... More
Posted by user06819810 on 05/14/2013
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My experience with John Beltramea is absolutely unbelievable! This guy is amazing. We live 4 hours away and wanted to buy a house in the Marion area, and he completely devoted his entire day to showing us every house we wanted to see. He started working for us at 6 a.m. and was still working for us 22 hours later at 4 a.m. the next day. Then on two hours sleep, he is calling and checking on us in the morning. He was able to help us find the house of our dreams, get a pre-approval letter from a local lender, get a contract in motion, set up our attorney, inspections, and even give us a closing date, all in one visit to his location. I can't even believe it still. This is the kind of person everybody wants working for them, but nobody can find. There is no higher praise I could ever give to anybody that could possibly work for me. If you need a real estate agent, I guarantee that you could search to the ends of the earth, and never find anyone as good as John Beltramea. I only wish that I could have had him working for me on the other end of selling my house in Illinois. Thanks again John for making my family's dream's come true! Sincerely, Michael and Melissa Dixon Less
My experience with John Beltramea is absolutely unbelievable! This guy is amazing. We live 4 hours away and wanted to buy a house in the Marion area, and he completely devoted his entire day to showing us every house we wanted to see. He started working for us at 6 a.m. and was still working for us 22 hours later at 4 a.m. the next day. Then on two hours sleep, he is calling and checking on us in the morning. He was able to help us find the house of our dreams, get a pre-approval letter fro... More
Posted by user6528824 on 05/10/2013
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John helped us purchase a home in Iowa City from out of state. We couldn't have asked for someone better to work with. When we first saw John's reviews we were impressed but we wondered a little bit because they were so high. Now we have added our own high marks. Nancy Shaffer
Posted by user2507164 on 05/03/2013
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John has helped us and other members of our family in buying and selling our homes, he honest and hard working and he knows the local housing market and what it takes to get your house sold.
Posted by user4943936 on 02/08/2013
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John went the extra mile to help get things going, was very tactful, and made everything streamline effortlessly. He also returned my phone call within minutes and made recommendations that made sense. If I am ever to search for a home in the future, John will be the first person that I call. Very pleased!!!
Posted by user24436102 on 12/16/2012
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When we were ready to start looking for a home in Cedar Rapids, the question came to how to find the best realtor - reviews! John's reviews were great, and he lived up to every word of them. We were coming to Cedar Rapids from Virginia, and contacted him only four days before we wanted to start looking. John made time in his busy schedule to work with us, and made us feel as though we were his only client. We looked at more than 30 homes, and John was there to help us realize the pros and cons of each house. His vast knowledge of real estate in the area along with his great personality and terrific sense of humor made the process fun. We laughed a lot! The great thing about John is that he continues to help you after the offer has been accepted, and he walks you through the process until you sign those closing documents. He will arrange the inspections that you need and has a list of painters, handymen, etc. to recommend should you need them. The bottom line is if you need to buy a house - John is the man to work with. He is absolutely someone we consider a friend, and we appreciate everything he did for us. Less
When we were ready to start looking for a home in Cedar Rapids, the question came to how to find the best realtor - reviews! John's reviews were great, and he lived up to every word of them. We were coming to Cedar Rapids from Virginia, and contacted him only four days before we wanted to start looking. John made time in his busy schedule to work with us, and made us feel as though we were his only client. We looked at more than 30 homes, and John was there to help us realize the pros an... More
Posted by user8971685 on 11/18/2012
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We used John to sell our house and to purchase a new home. He walked through our home and pointed out what we needed to do in order to sell our home quickly. We did everything on his list. 10 days after being on the market, we had a sold sign in our front yard. Our neighbors could not believe how quickly it sold. John is very personable and knows what he is doing. He has an awesome team working with him and the entire process went smoothly. He answered all our questions quickly and always made us feel like we were the only clients he had. He has a great sense of humor and this is important when you are in the middle of selling and buying at the same time.
He listened to all our needs and what we were looking for so we could purchase a new home. He took our needs and wants and found a place quickly. We only looked at a couple of homes before we found the one that was right for us. He helped us through every step of the process and was so professional. He always made me laugh even when we had a few "bumps" in the road.
Our family feels. So blessed to have met John. We consider him more than just our realtor. We consider him to be our friend. Thank you John for helping us through every step in the selling and buying process. We hope to never move again. However, if we have to move, you will be the first phone call! Less
We used John to sell our house and to purchase a new home. He walked through our home and pointed out what we needed to do in order to sell our home quickly. We did everything on his list. 10 days after being on the market, we had a sold sign in our front yard. Our neighbors could not believe how quickly it sold. John is very personable and knows what he is doing. He has an awesome team working with him and the entire process went smoothly. He answered all our questions quickly and always... More
Posted by user7863691 on 10/25/2012
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I have used John twice, a few years ago on both ends of a house change and then again last year selling a home pending my retirement. Both sets of transactions went well with good value and timely sales help. If I were staying in Cedar Rapids, I would use John again in a heartbeat.
Posted by user2950540 on 06/19/2012
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If you're looking for a realtor in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area, John Beltramea is the man to work with. As a first time home buyer, I was anxious about the whole process and was unsure what to expect. John made me feel comfortable from the first minute. He carefully explained all that I needed to know and patiently answered all of questions. Over the course of a few days, John walked me through over 40 homes offering expert advice and helping me narrow my choices, all the while making me feel like my decision was as important to him as it was to me. When the time came to make an offer, John worked quickly to secure the best deal he could for me and continued to work with me on finishing up all the aspects of closing on my home. John is a consummate professional and a genuinely good man. I can't recommend him enough. Less
If you're looking for a realtor in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area, John Beltramea is the man to work with. As a first time home buyer, I was anxious about the whole process and was unsure what to expect. John made me feel comfortable from the first minute. He carefully explained all that I needed to know and patiently answered all of questions. Over the course of a few days, John walked me through over 40 homes offering expert advice and helping me narrow my choices, all the while making... More
Posted by user6009241 on 06/07/2012
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John deserves more than 5 stars!!! He is beyond "Highly Likely to Recommend". We highly recommend John as your realtor for buying or selling your home. We recently moved to Cedar Rapids and were recommended to John through our friends and we have been so eager to find a home that we would like within Cedar Rapids without feeling like you are living "in" the big city. We also had a few wishes that we wanted but weren't sure if our wishes would get met until we decided to just open up our options and not focus on certain school locations... then John said I think I have one that you want to look at. At this point we looked at about 5 houses and we knew John already had our best interest at heart because he was walking through the houses with us and had a good idea of what (if any) concerns each of the houses had. I really liked that he was so knowledgeable... but of course a "great" realtor is knowledge and would be completely honest with you - so you are happy. John has been available to help us with any issues or concerns since we first reached out to him through his website. We will be moving in within about 2 weeks to the perfect house for our family - we can't thank John enough! And we have been recommending him as well! Thank you John for being a great realtor. Less
John deserves more than 5 stars!!! He is beyond "Highly Likely to Recommend". We highly recommend John as your realtor for buying or selling your home. We recently moved to Cedar Rapids and were recommended to John through our friends and we have been so eager to find a home that we would like within Cedar Rapids without feeling like you are living "in" the big city. We also had a few wishes that we wanted but weren't sure if our wishes would get met until we decided to j... More
Posted by StaciJansma on 06/04/2012
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If you are purchasing a home in the Iowa City area, John Beltramea is only realtor you should choose. We are from moved from Tucson and only had two days to see homes. John got us showings at every house we were interested in, plus some that he recommended based on the information we gave him. John explained the process of buying a home each step of the way. He was always honest with us about the pros and cons of the home we were looking at. There was never any pressure to buy or make a decision about a house. John was willing to set up second and third showings at houses we were particularly interested in without hesitation.
We didn't find a home we loved on that visit and continued to look online once we returned home. We found one we really liked and John went over to the house, took additional pictures, and wrote us a detailed report, giving us his honest thoughts on the home. Once we decided to buy that house John was very quick to put our offer together. He explained each piece very carefully and was quick to respond to our questions. John set up all the inspections, made very good recommendations for a mortgage broker and a handy man to do some repairs. We had a VERY difficult seller, but John made things so easy for us, we didn't even notice them. Like I said, John is a fantastic realtor and I would highly recommend him to anyone who was looking to buy or sell a home in the Iowa City area. Less
If you are purchasing a home in the Iowa City area, John Beltramea is only realtor you should choose. We are from moved from Tucson and only had two days to see homes. John got us showings at every house we were interested in, plus some that he recommended based on the information we gave him. John explained the process of buying a home each step of the way. He was always honest with us about the pros and cons of the home we were looking at. There was never any pressure to buy or make a decision... More
Posted by user308962 on 06/01/2012
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John did a great job with our listing. He negotiated an acceptable offer within 8 days of listing our house. He did a good job keeping us in the loop with all of the necessary information, but was able to handle most everything over the phone or by e-mail which is helpful because we were no longer living in Cedar Rapids. We will be recommending John to other friends looking to sell. Thanks John! and GO HAWKS!
Posted by bpothoff on 05/06/2012
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Fair warning: Anyone reading this may think I'm a plant, but you'll just have to trust that I'm not. :o) When I was looking at buying a new house and selling my current one, I went online to start reading reviews. The consensus among various realtor review sources clearly pointed to John. In fact, I found so many glowing reviews that I thought at least some of them must be his friends and family. Nope! John's the real deal, and genuinely deserves all the accolades. Here's the laundry list of why I recommend him:
1) Promptly returns emails and phone calls;
2) Not condescending *but* doesn't assume you know all the real estate lingo (hard to find people in sales areas that have that right mix);
3) Admits if he doesn't know something, and either finds out or directs you to the right place;
4) Recommendations for home inspectors, handymen, etc. have been top-notch;
5) You ask him what he thinks, he'll tell you;
6) And the cherry on top: He's friendly and funny, which makes him an easy person with which to work.
Good luck with your house hunting and/or selling -- it can be so stressful. If you pick John, it'll go better!! Less
Fair warning: Anyone reading this may think I'm a plant, but you'll just have to trust that I'm not. :o) When I was looking at buying a new house and selling my current one, I went online to start reading reviews. The consensus among various realtor review sources clearly pointed to John. In fact, I found so many glowing reviews that I thought at least some of them must be his friends and family. Nope! John's the real deal, and genuinely deserves all the accolades. Here... More
Posted by user849898 on 04/23/2012
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I would recommend John Beltramea to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Cedar Rapids area. We found him on Dave Ramsey's website and were immediately impressed with his willingness to do whatever it took to find our home in the area. We had a pretty specific set of criteria our next home would have to meet. John took us on a whirlwind tour of eastern Iowa, covering about a 50 mile radius of Cedar Rapids. In fact, he drove us approximately 800 miles in the 3 days we set aside to find a place to live. I don't even want to think about how much he spent on gas to fill his Escalade multiple times. I think John took the task at hand as a challenge and was determined to find us a place we would be happy with. He never once complained to us about crisscrossing the countryside multiple times. Due in large part to John's expertise, we were able to purchase a beautiful home for much less than the asking price and the appraised value. Prior to closing on the home, John worked very behind the scenes and did much more than I expected of a realtor. If we ever decide to sell our home, we will not hesitate to list it with John Beltramea. Less
I would recommend John Beltramea to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Cedar Rapids area. We found him on Dave Ramsey's website and were immediately impressed with his willingness to do whatever it took to find our home in the area. We had a pretty specific set of criteria our next home would have to meet. John took us on a whirlwind tour of eastern Iowa, covering about a 50 mile radius of Cedar Rapids. In fact, he drove us approximately 800 miles in the 3 days we set aside to find a place... More
Posted by user356209 on 04/21/2012
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I purchased my condo last October, and used John's professional services. I had not met John previous to this purchase, and had met him at an open house for one of his listings. I was impressed with his attention to detail, his presentation was professional, and was very satisfied with all aspects of our transaction, I would recommend his services to anyone, and would use him again as my sales agent. Thanks John!
Posted by user905477 on 04/14/2012
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Yes, he?s as good as everyone says he is as a buyer?s agent! We were the most important people in his life for the two days we searched for a home. (Yes, we found one in two days!) And since then he has responded promptly to all our questions about all sorts of things?from real estate, to mortgages, to property insurance, and almost everything in between! We are currently waiting to close on our new home and will post again when we?re happily in. John is THE agent we will recommend to family and friends! Less
Yes, he?s as good as everyone says he is as a buyer?s agent! We were the most important people in his life for the two days we searched for a home. (Yes, we found one in two days!) And since then he has responded promptly to all our questions about all sorts of things?from real estate, to mortgages, to property insurance, and almost everything in between! We are currently waiting to close on our new home and will post again when we?re happily in. John is THE agent we will recommend to famil... More
Posted by justasheep on 04/12/2012
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We chose John on line and met him on an awesome whirlwind 10 day house hunting trip to Cedar Rapids,. He showed us so many houses, but his system to rate them keep us on track and we finally found the home of our dreams. John was so accomdating, fun and personable. We will never forget him or the wonderful way he helped us buy our home.
Posted by user039067 on 04/05/2012
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We met John March 14, after several discussions via e-Mail regarding the type of home and locations we were interested in. He provided us with countless possibilities before our arrival in Iowa, from Washington State. On March 14th, we set out on a 10 day search for our home in Iowa. His methodical approach and dedication was amazing, we quickly viewed approximately 90 homes that met our criteria, then revisited the final few homes several times, with John making us aware of all the details of each home. We selected the most amazing home in Marion, Iowa, and currently are patiently waiting for the closing and move in dates to arrive. Thank you John for helping us locate our "dream home" in Iowa. Less
We met John March 14, after several discussions via e-Mail regarding the type of home and locations we were interested in. He provided us with countless possibilities before our arrival in Iowa, from Washington State. On March 14th, we set out on a 10 day search for our home in Iowa. His methodical approach and dedication was amazing, we quickly viewed approximately 90 homes that met our criteria, then revisited the final few homes several times, with John making us aware of all the details o... More
Posted by centralpark7204 on 04/05/2012
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We found John by chance doing a search in the Cedar Rapids IA area. We have had several realtors in past but none as thorough John. He does an excellent job of finding quality homes, thoroughly investigating property conditions and doing market studies to be certain the buyer is getting a quality home at a fair price. We definately recomend John for anyone considering purchacing a home in the Cedar Rapids, Marion area.
Posted by user683635 on 03/19/2012
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John was great working with us. Took us through a lot of homes and worked around our busy schedules. He gave us great advise as a buyer and seller in today's realestate market. He was straight forward and honest with us. He is definately the only realtor you need!!!
Posted by user58189 on 03/02/2012
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John was amazing in assisting us in finding the perfect home for our needs and in selling our current property. He was professional in his knowledge of home buying and selling, and he was compassionate and supportive in representing our best interests. John was very impressive in his knowledge and background in the realty business. He knew the right questions to ask on our behalf, and he was eloquent in presenting the legal and ethical apsects of both buying and selling our property. He pledged to have our home sold in less than 30 days, and he accomplished this. He was an advisor and a friend as he guided us through the processes. He handled the paperwork with efficiency and expediency. We did not have to make much effort. He did the work for us. We have been in our new home for more than a month, and he still makes the effort to check on us to see that we are pleased and comfortable in our new home. From our experience in buying and selling real estate, John rocks. Less
John was amazing in assisting us in finding the perfect home for our needs and in selling our current property. He was professional in his knowledge of home buying and selling, and he was compassionate and supportive in representing our best interests. John was very impressive in his knowledge and background in the realty business. He knew the right questions to ask on our behalf, and he was eloquent in presenting the legal and ethical apsects of both buying and selling our property. He pled... More
Posted by vogstar5 on 12/13/2011
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John is simply excellent at his job. He is friendly and easy going, but professional. He really takes the time to go over all the details - on paper and at a propery. He looks at the positive side and possibilities while not ignoring the negative at properties, and is not a pushy sales person. He really taught my husband and I how to approach buying a house from setting your price limit to not falling in love with a house to really negotiating a good deal for us. I had to prepare twice to walk away from the house we wanted but with John's great negotiating and advice, we were able to buy a great house at an excellent price. He helped line up all the inspectors at prices that were lower than anything I could find and I was impressed by each of them with their expertise in their area. He is well connected and helps every step of the way. He can work well under pressure but also be patient in riding out the buying and selling process. I would highly recommend his services. Less
John is simply excellent at his job. He is friendly and easy going, but professional. He really takes the time to go over all the details - on paper and at a propery. He looks at the positive side and possibilities while not ignoring the negative at properties, and is not a pushy sales person. He really taught my husband and I how to approach buying a house from setting your price limit to not falling in love with a house to really negotiating a good deal for us. I had to prepare twice to walk a... More
Posted by chrncirik on 12/12/2011
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We were so happy with John's knowledge, experience, and how unbelievably helpful he was. By far the best realtor we've ever worked with. He helped us find what we were looking for, even though it took quite a while (4 months). He's not just in it to close another deal, but help you find the home you've been looking for in the price range that works for you and your family.
Posted by JamesStainbrook on 12/02/2011
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John Beltramea the Best of The Best. The only realtor a person should ever call is John Beltramea. He is very knowable, knows all the answers, knows where to find the answer. John will do his best to help a person find the right home for them. He helped sell our in Walker, Iowa. He pulls out all the stops to make the sell and purchase possible.John is personable and understanding. John is the BEST OF THE BEST. I will recommend John Beltramea for any one would like to find the best realtor in the real estate business. I will recommend John Beltreamea in a Heart Beat. John Beltreamea is the Best.
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John Beltramea the Best of The Best. The only realtor a person should ever call is John Beltramea. He is very knowable, knows all the answers, knows where to find the answer. John will do his best to help a person find the right home for them. He helped sell our in Walker, Iowa. He pulls out all the stops to make the sell and purchase possible.John is personable and understanding. John is the BEST OF THE BEST. I will recommend John Beltramea for any one would like to find the best realtor ... More
Posted by smokie the bandit on 10/27/2011
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After talking with John, He knew exactly the type of houses/areas to show me. The best part of John is his analsysis of the house. He will catch anything the seller is trying to hide or cover. He also realizes the actual value of the home. I couldn't ask for a better agent.
Posted by cmoressi on 07/22/2011
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I would highly recommend John if you are going to be buying a home, he was very hard working at helping me get just the right house to buy, he went out of his way to show me lots of homes and after buying one he helped with all the things that had to be done clear to the end. John is a very pleasant person to be around and very caring, that makes a big difference when buying, he made the experiece a fun time.
Posted by ditto!23 on 06/19/2011
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John was the perfect agent for my son, a first time home buyer. My son is very practical and John understood his need for infomation and thoroughly explained every step of the process so he felt comfortable making this big decision. John also represented the seller and was very fair in considering the priorities of both parties in the negotiations. He went above and beyond to make this deal happen and my son was very happy with the results. He also appreciates and trusts John's promise of continued support iin the future. Bottom line - John is a great guy who wants to see his clients happy. Thanks, John! Less
John was the perfect agent for my son, a first time home buyer. My son is very practical and John understood his need for infomation and thoroughly explained every step of the process so he felt comfortable making this big decision. John also represented the seller and was very fair in considering the priorities of both parties in the negotiations. He went above and beyond to make this deal happen and my son was very happy with the results. He also appreciates and trusts John's promise of... More
Posted by SLP51 on 06/09/2011
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John was awesome! his great customer service and willingness to go the extra mile was really appreciated. He made our first time home buying experience as stress free as possible. going out of his way to meet our, sometimes specific, demands and providing us crutial information that we needed only helped us in determining the right school district and home for our family. With all the other stesses we had in relocating to this area John was a true professional and his hard work was very much appreciated. Less
John was awesome! his great customer service and willingness to go the extra mile was really appreciated. He made our first time home buying experience as stress free as possible. going out of his way to meet our, sometimes specific, demands and providing us crutial information that we needed only helped us in determining the right school district and home for our family. With all the other stesses we had in relocating to this area John was a true professional and his hard work was very much app... More
Posted by jhaze4436 on 05/25/2011
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My husband and I were looking for our first home and we were recommended that we contact John to help us, we are both so glad that we did. We really didn't know the process of we needed to do and John helped us all the way. John helped us with the lending process to get the best rate, the home inspections, and any questions that came up at anytime. John really cares about his clients needs and wants in a home. We are grateful that he was recommended to us and will go to him again if we ever decide to sell and buy again. It was such a easy process and now we have the perfect house in the school district we wanted. We highly recommend John to anyone looking to buy or sell a house. Less
My husband and I were looking for our first home and we were recommended that we contact John to help us, we are both so glad that we did. We really didn't know the process of we needed to do and John helped us all the way. John helped us with the lending process to get the best rate, the home inspections, and any questions that came up at anytime. John really cares about his clients needs and wants in a home. We are grateful that he was recommended to us and will go to him again if we ... More
Posted by EMcNabb on 05/25/2011
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John was the agent who worked with my daughter and son-in-law to help them find and purchase of their 1st home. He did a great job going over what their options were in the price range that they could afford and the school district which they wanted for their children. He also discussed with them lending options and made some calls on their behalf to help them find the best financing option for them and their needs. John was willing to work with them as long as needed to find the right house for them. If you are looking for a real estate professional who's first concern is making sure his client's needs are met, (finding the right house, it's location, and price range), I would highly recommend you consider working with John. Less
John was the agent who worked with my daughter and son-in-law to help them find and purchase of their 1st home. He did a great job going over what their options were in the price range that they could afford and the school district which they wanted for their children. He also discussed with them lending options and made some calls on their behalf to help them find the best financing option for them and their needs. John was willing to work with them as long as needed to find the right house for... More
Posted by FrankGB on 05/23/2011
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John has excellent knowledge of the local house market. Being the first time home buyer, we were uncertain of the buying process. Not only John showed us many homes, he also guided us through the choosing house, securing mortgage loan with best interest rates, getting discounted house Inspections & appliances. He worked late evening hours to accommodate my day time working hours. He was readily available to answer any question of ours. I recommend John as the best Realtor especially for the first time home buyers. Less
John has excellent knowledge of the local house market. Being the first time home buyer, we were uncertain of the buying process. Not only John showed us many homes, he also guided us through the choosing house, securing mortgage loan with best interest rates, getting discounted house Inspections & appliances. He worked late evening hours to accommodate my day time working hours. He was readily available to answer any question of ours. I recommend John as the best Realtor especially for the firs... More
Posted by New_homeowners on 05/10/2011
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In this market, selling a home is extremely challenging, to say the least. Mr. Beltramea did a good job advertising the sale and holding open house events. I especially liked the bullet-point signs he posted around the rooms inside the house noting specific upgrades and positive features for potential buyers to see and consider as they walked through. The worry of selling my home lasted several months and my patience wore thin; but this is the fault of the present economy, not any individual. Through it all, John remained positive and reassuring and I appreciated his dilligence. His years of experience were evident as he guided me through the overall process and necessary paperwork. I would recommend Mr. Beltramea to others seeking to buy or sell a home. Less
In this market, selling a home is extremely challenging, to say the least. Mr. Beltramea did a good job advertising the sale and holding open house events. I especially liked the bullet-point signs he posted around the rooms inside the house noting specific upgrades and positive features for potential buyers to see and consider as they walked through. The worry of selling my home lasted several months and my patience wore thin; but this is the fault of the present economy, not any individual. ... More
Posted by markgunn on 04/30/2011
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John was able to help me out when I needed help with finance. He didn't let me done tried to get others to help me. He was able to work well with my situation of closing on the house and being able to get into the condo. He was very helpful in my situation. I appreciated the time he set aside to look at properties and the email site that he set up for me so could see new listing with out bothering.
Posted by jangun on 04/30/2011
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John has been an excellent realtor to work with for both selling our home and buying a new one. John is very knowledgeable on the real estate market values in the area. He applies the most recent marketing tools to assure your listing receives maximum exposure to secure a successful sales transaction. He in turn applies this same real estate knowledge when guiding you on your search for a new home. His professionalism in the coordination of all aspects of the sale and purchase transaction removes a lot of the uncertainty you would otherwise experience. We started out with a real estate agent and ended up with a good friend. I would highly recommend John no matter what side of the real estate transaction you stand on . Less
John has been an excellent realtor to work with for both selling our home and buying a new one. John is very knowledgeable on the real estate market values in the area. He applies the most recent marketing tools to assure your listing receives maximum exposure to secure a successful sales transaction. He in turn applies this same real estate knowledge when guiding you on your search for a new home. His professionalism in the coordination of all aspects of the sale and purchase transaction rem... More
Posted by tgchrist68 on 04/20/2011
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We had a great experience with John. He was able to bring a lot of people thru our home and was able to sell it. He is extremely prompt at returning phone calls/emails and is always willing to assist. He was very helpful once we received an offer in helping negotiate the final price and details. John is an excellent realtor and we are thankful we got the chance to work with him.
Posted by lwhannel on 04/15/2011
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John Beltremea is classed as The Best of the Best. John has been a good friend to my husband and I for 7 years. We first met John at an open house and we had a house on the market and had a lot of questions. John gave us some advice as what to do with the house as it needed some painting and fixing up. He helped us purchase the house we live in today. If there is a problem John will find a solution or find out in formation that is needed to help a person. John is there when you need him. He will go out of his way to help to find the right house for any one who is looking for a home. John is very knowledgeable in the housing market. Would I recommend John Beltramea as a realtor, yes because when you have John helping you, you know that he will be there with you all the way and help you find the right house for you.l Less
John Beltremea is classed as The Best of the Best. John has been a good friend to my husband and I for 7 years. We first met John at an open house and we had a house on the market and had a lot of questions. John gave us some advice as what to do with the house as it needed some painting and fixing up. He helped us purchase the house we live in today. If there is a problem John will find a solution or find out in formation that is needed to help a person. John is there when you need him. ... More
Posted by smokeythe bear on 02/18/2011
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We have had best first-house buying experience last year with our realtor John Beltramea. John has in-depth knowledge about intricacies of house purchase. He guided us at every minute point in our search for dream house. Although we have seen many houses than national average, each time John showed them with same enthusiasm tirelessly. He answered all of our questions throughout the process. With us, John conducted thorough in-house visual inspection about construction, structure, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, garage-basement, outside area and other miscellaneous aspects about the house. Furthermore, he was always well-prepared with homework about the houses he was going to show in terms of pricing, finance and made efforts to find suitable house for us. In addition, he was not hesitant to point out any imperfections he found at any point in our purchase. Even after closing, John was promptly in contact with us about "how things are going". John has been our friend since then and proven to be the best realtor. He has lot of experience in selling variety of houses and because of that we would highly recommend him in your house search. Less
We have had best first-house buying experience last year with our realtor John Beltramea. John has in-depth knowledge about intricacies of house purchase. He guided us at every minute point in our search for dream house. Although we have seen many houses than national average, each time John showed them with same enthusiasm tirelessly. He answered all of our questions throughout the process. With us, John conducted thorough in-house visual inspection about construction, structure, plumbing, elec... More
Posted by Great_Buyer on 02/15/2011
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Mr. Beltramea is very knowledgeable and precise as a professional realtor. He puts 100% effort into his job and helps to the best of his ability to serve his customers. I am very honored to work with Mr. Beltramea and consider him a true friend. We are also first time homebuyers and he just put us at ease and his friendly nature just truly made us feel that we could trust him completely. I recommend Mr. Beltramea to anyone who wants a realtor that gets exactly what you want done and in your best interest. Less
Mr. Beltramea is very knowledgeable and precise as a professional realtor. He puts 100% effort into his job and helps to the best of his ability to serve his customers. I am very honored to work with Mr. Beltramea and consider him a true friend. We are also first time homebuyers and he just put us at ease and his friendly nature just truly made us feel that we could trust him completely. I recommend Mr. Beltramea to anyone who wants a realtor that gets exactly what you want done and in your best... More
Posted by jaysen624 on 02/09/2011
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working with john was nothing short of an amazing experience..his knowledge,professionalism,and genuine nature made him easy to trust..and as if i was looking at houses with an old friend..as a first-time homebuyer,john made the process as easy as it could be and i always felt he had my best interests at heart!!...the closing happenend last friday and i couldn't be happier with where i ended up,all thanks to him..and even after the closing,i'm confident i can turn to him with any questions that may come up..i'm grateful that i was 'lucky' enough to be put in touch with him..any realty service i ever need in the future,i know i have the right person for the job..thank you sir!!! Less
working with john was nothing short of an amazing experience..his knowledge,professionalism,and genuine nature made him easy to trust..and as if i was looking at houses with an old friend..as a first-time homebuyer,john made the process as easy as it could be and i always felt he had my best interests at heart!!...the closing happenend last friday and i couldn't be happier with where i ended up,all thanks to him..and even after the closing,i'm confident i can turn to him with any questio... More
Posted by dlbenesc on 02/03/2011
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We truly couldn't have asked for a better agent to work with! My husband and I just moved to Cedar Rapids over the summer, and John came highly recommended to us as a buyer's agent. We started looking at homes in late November, and today we are closing on our new house. As first-time homebuyers, we needed a lot of handholding, and John's knowledge, expertise and willingness to help us in any way possible has made this first home purchase a wonderful experience. He knows the area, he is absolutely brilliant and critical when looking at potential homes (he always pointed things out to us that we never would have noticed!) and is just a lot of fun to be around. We enjoyed our home-buying process, and he took a lot of the anticipated stress out of the process altogether. We ended up getting an excellent deal on the home we purchased, and that is all because John knew what he was doing, and he never encouraged us to go outside of our price-range. I think the most important thing all along is that we trusted John and it was always obvious that he had our best interests in mind. I wholeheartedly recommend John to anyone looking to buy or sell a home -- he is a pleasure to work with and we'll definitely call on him if we choose to move again in the future! Less
We truly couldn't have asked for a better agent to work with! My husband and I just moved to Cedar Rapids over the summer, and John came highly recommended to us as a buyer's agent. We started looking at homes in late November, and today we are closing on our new house. As first-time homebuyers, we needed a lot of handholding, and John's knowledge, expertise and willingness to help us in any way possible has made this first home purchase a wonderful experience. He knows the area, ... More
Posted by JKaiser8383 on 01/28/2011