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The Huntsville Times

January 18, 2009

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Rosenblum Realty awarded it's annual Top Performer award to Philip Winburn for the fifth consecutive year. Winburn also heads Rosenblum Realty's property management division, the greater Huntsville area's largest single-family property management firm. Rosenblum Realty is an independent, fourth generation, family owned realty firm that has served Huntsville since 1957. Rosenblum Realty was the recipient of the Chamber of Commerce's 2007 Small Business and 2008 Best in Business Awards.

About Philip

Education and Non-Realty Experience;

I hold degrees in Mechanical Engineering and in Computer Science. I worked a number of years with the Tennessee Valley Authority in Engineering Design and Contracts & Procurement in TVA's nuclear energy programs. I also worked in TVA's Energy Conservation & Alternative Energy programs as well as in Public and Distributor relations.

I worked a number of years in Commercial Insurance, achieving unprecedented production and serving clients in a geographic area normally serviced by two representatives.

I am a published photographer and have had photos broadcast on local news satiations.

Business Philosophy;

We credit our long-lived success in real estate as God's blessing and a result of honest, caring business practice. A successful real estate practice is not a result of having a charismatic personality or a superior intellect. It is a result of understanding the basic principles of real estate practice and then refining and applying that understanding in an honest forthright manner.

Through experience and research we understand our local real estate market and the micro-markets of specific areas and neighborhoods. We understand local realtor protocol and how to work in alliance with the personalities of local realtors.

Our business philosophy is that the key to success is not in self-serving but in liberal giving. We often help people professionally without any prospect of earning a fee. As a result, we have earned a reputation as caring and committed professionals. It is common that we receive new business from someone who heard about us from someone we had helped.

We are always looking for ways to serve our clients more effectively and efficiently. We have tested and refined our marketing and research tools and ways to provide as much relevant and detailed data to our buyer clients as possible.

Rather than share our general opinion of a property or neighborhood with a buyer client, we provide detailed data that is relevant to the property and the clients needs.

Through our website we offer Automated Property Searches and free access to search the Huntsville AL MLS.

We don't just say, this is a good neighborhood or a bad neighborhood. We provide clients data on schools and school trends, market value and market trends, demographics of the general area, commute times and location of shopping and places of worship. We can usually provide satellite images of the property and sometime interactive street level fly through images of a specific property or neighborhood.

Once we focus on a specific property, we research its listing history and search for any negative features in the area.

In a slow real estate market or in areas where supply outweighs demand, we have the flexibility of offering properties as lease-purchase and lease-option sales. We have successfully sold properties that had been on market for over a year and located in areas where properties were not selling at all.

Personal;

On a personal level I am married with one child at home. My wife Christina and I are active in our church. Christina earned her real estate license in 2006 and has been sucessful in both sales and in our property management division.

I grew up in a west Tennessee ranching and farming community and developed my work ethic and perseverance in that enviroment. While working a neighbors ranch I learned to ride and care for horses. I still enjoy riding and the company of horses.

We wanted to let you know again how much we appreciated everything you did for us throughout the search for our first home. You were so upfront and honest the first time we met you and you continued to help us look out for the things that we wouldn't have even thought about. We were so overwhelmed by how you went above and beyond to find us a home that was move-in ready, in just the right location, and at the price of a lifetime. We were so nervous because of some of the horror stories we have heard and still hear from people who have used others in their process of buying a home, but with you we didn't have to worry. Even when there were a few bumps in the road you made sure everything turned out right in the end. We were truly blessed to have you as our realtor and we won't hesitate to recommend you to anyone who wants a great partner in their home buying experience.

~ Jeremy and Lezli

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Huntsville Alabama Real Estate / Philip Winburn / Rosenblum Realty Inc. 2314 South Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 797-4570 Fax: (256) 539-9505 E-mail: philipwinburn@mchsi.com

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Areas of Expertise

Residential and investment property. Property management.

Testimonials

The first realtor I had in Huntsville didn't work out at all but when I found Philip online he took the time to learn what I was looking for and to educate us on the Huntsville area. After showing us a lot of properties we started to focus on an area that was just being developed, with great schools that was near Redstone Arsenal where I work. Philip worked through several issues with the builder with us and went well beyond what we expected of a realtor. We have referred colleagues within the Army Materiel Command to Philip and will defiantly call him when we are ready to make our next home purchase.

~M.C.

My daughter couldn't believe how quickly our house sold. We couldn't have asked for the sale to go better. Phil helped us get the house ready to go on the market and showed us his research so we knew where to set the price. He helped us work through some issues that were found during the home inspections and kept us informed throughout the entire process.

~ Jo Anne and Gerald

Philip's notes; Gerald and Jo Anne were a joy to work with and did everything right in getting their house ready to sell. It only needed a few minor finishing touches to get it ready for market and staged for showings. We researched sales activity of similar properties and they agreed to price the house within the market range. It was remarkable that the first person who saw the house made an offer and we were under contract in just four days. Even after we went under contract we had realtors and buyers calling to ask if there might be a chance the sale would fall through and if they could still see the house.

We really appreciate Mr. Winburn and all he did to help us buy our new house in Huntsville. Before finding Mr. Winburn we had some bad experiences with other realtors and were worried that we wouldn't find someone we could trust. Over several months Mr. Winburn helped us look for properties and to learn the local real estate market. He was patient and spent whatever time we needed to answer our questions and to find the right house. Mr. Winburn helped us negotiate a great deal and assisted us with setting up our financing and home inspections. He followed up with us after closing to make sure that important details were taken care of. Again, we are thankful and appreciative of what Mr. Winburn was able to do and continues to do for us.

~ Jason and Candice

I really can't say enough good things about Rosenblum Realty and Philip Winburn. I was / am a first time home buyer and had zero experience with buying a home. Philip made me feel right at home, was extremely welcoming of any and all questions and was very knowledgeable of the whole process. From looking at properties to all that is entailed with getting a mortgage and the closing process his excellent advice made all these things so much easier for me and is greatly appreciated. Philip was always very nice and professional. I highly recommend him and Rosenblum Realty and will do so to any friends and family looking to buy a home.

~ Jack

Thank you for all your hard work in helping me find and purchase the perfect house here in Huntsville. I appreciate all the extra work you and Christina did to make sure the purchase went through and to protect my best interests. Moving to a new area is always difficult and a challenge but your help and going beyond what a realtor would normally do made the move much easier. I know that I got a great deal and through the home inspection that the house is safe and in good condition. (I had heard of radon but didn't understand how important it was to have a radon inspection done.) I'm so happy that my sister and niece both recommended that I call you after you had helped them purchase their homes when they moved to Huntsville.

~AC

Philip's notes; Several years ago AC's niece and her husband contacted me from one of the smaller Japanese islands where they were working at an American School. The husband had one afternoon in Huntsville to search for a house to purchase before their move to Huntsville. After viewing dozens of houses we focused on one but were not able to negotiate a favorable price and terms. After the husband returned to Japan we started negotiation on another house. We negotiated the price and terms we wanted and started working, long distance to get to closing. We arranged and coordinated the home inspections and helped put together the funding for their purchase. The process was unusually difficult because of the time zone and language differences. Much of the buyer's documentation was in Japanese and they had to travel by ferry and bus a full day to the U.S. Consulate to have documents notarized.A year after the niece and her husband purchased, AC's sister contacted us through the niece's recommendation to help them relocate to Huntsville.

Hi Phil,

Thanks again for all you have done for Sandi and I.

My wife and I were very fortunate to find a website link to Philip Winburn at Rosenblum Realty. After having difficulty finding a house to buy for our family in the preceding months, we were very happy to sit down and talk to Philip and allow him to make a stressful situation very pleasant. Philip is knowledgeable. He will guide you through the buying and selling process of your home. Philip also cares about not just selling your house, but making sure you understand what to expect how to get the best offer. If you are moving to Huntsville or just want to buy a house or are selling your current home, we would recommend Philip Winburn at Rosenblum Realty. You will be glad that you did, just like we are.

~ Tim and Sandi

Philips Notes: Tim and Sandi approached us several years ago after having had some bad experiences in trying to purchase a home. After several weeks of looking we were able to help them purchase a home that met their needs well at an exceptional price. Recently when they were ready to sell the house and move to another they contacted us. We made recommendations on preparing the house for sale and within 2 days of going on market we had our first offer and the house was sold within 15 days. Time and Sandi did an exceptional job of having the house ready to market and their efforts paid off in the quick sale at near our asking price

We wanted to let you know again how much we appreciated everything you did for us throughout the search for our first home. You were so upfront and honest the first time we met you and you continued to help us look out for the things that we wouldn't have even thought about. We were so overwhelmed by how you went above and beyond to find us a home that was move-in ready, in just the right location, and at the price of a lifetime. We were so nervous because of some of the horror stories we have heard and still hear from people who have used others in their process of buying a home, but with you we didn't have to worry. Even when there were a few bumps in the road you made sure everything turned out right in the end. We were truly blessed to have you as our realtor and we won't hesitate to recommend you to anyone who wants a great partner in their home buying experience.

~ Jeremy and Lezli

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Philip's Notes; The comments below are from a client who recently purchased a house from Japan. The transaction was difficult because of communication, distance and time zone differences. We had a number of difficulties to overcome but were successful. The photos are of the family in Japan with their adopted Japanese son and their newborn. The first photo is the family in Japan and the second at their new home in Huntsville.

Moving with small children is never easy. Changing countries at the same
time just makes it that much more complicated. Philip Winburn made it less
painful. He helped us buy the house we wanted, in the right neighborhood
for us, at a price we could afford, all while we were still overseas, so we
didn't have to live out of a hotel for a month.

I especially appreciate the fact that even though various "calculators"
would have said we could afford more house than we bought, you never pushed
us to look at more expensive houses than we had already decided were within
our budget. (Some other realtors just seem to want to sell as much house as
they can, even if that's not what's best for their customers.)

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We tried selling on our own and even listed with another Realtor. We were not able to get the price we needed. Philip Winburn & Rosenblum Realty were able to negotiate to get us top price in very short time. We have recommended Philip to our friends and neighbours.- -Will Hanson Meridianville, Alabama -

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- Philip and Tammy at Rosenblum Realty were great! They helped me through the entire process of buying my first home. They even followed up after the closing and made sure everything was perfect. I appreciate what Tammy and Philip did for me and would recommend them to anyone thinking of buying or selling. - C.G.- Huntsville, AL

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We were first time homebuyers and Philip really stuck with us. Philip went to work, negotiating on several homes and working with our lender to find a home that would meet our needs. After a lot of work and several deals that fell through we found a great house in the location we wanted with exactly the financing and terms we needed. We appreciate Philip's hard work and sticking with us. We would be happy to recommend him to anyone who ever needs help buying or selling. -Gus and Sandra Esparza Huntsville Alabama-

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I didn't think I would be able to purchase a home right now. Philip was able to assist me in finding a lender that could help me. Philip listened to what I wanted in a house and found several for us to look at. After we narrowed my choices down to a few Philip researched each house so we could make an informed decision and finally an informed offer. Phil negotiated with the seller to get the best price and terms possible for me. I am very excited to own my own home instead of renting. I am confident that I got a good buy on the house and could sell it for more than what I paid for it. I know that property values will continue to increase in my neighborhood based on the research that Philip did and the experience that he has. Philip was able to really help me out of a tough situation when we had an unexpected, last moment delay in closing. Philip was able to negotiate with the seller to let me move in before closing since I had to out of my rented house on schedule. I was very pleased with the service Philip gave me and with the house he helped my buy. - James Pearson, Harvest Alabama -

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We were very pleased with the excellent service we received from Philip and Rosenblum Realty. I feel like we got a good price for our house and Philip brought us a buyer in only five days. Philip took the time to walk us through the entire process. His experience and attention to detail helped us avoid a last minute problem at closing.

I would recommend Philip and Rosenblum Realty to anyone thinking of Selling or who needed a Real Estate professional.-

Betty Burgiss

Florence AL

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- I have worked with Philip for a number of years and have been very pleased with the service he has given me. Philip is very good about following up on any open items and keeping me informed.

Philip took over the property management of my two apartment buildings several years ago. He inherited some problems from the previous property manager but was able to turn things around and take charge. He took a personal and active role in the management.

Later, Philip was able to sell the apartment buildings for me surprisingly fast. I had tried to sell a few years ago with another Realtor but didn't have any success. Philip was able to guide me through pricing the buildings correctly through to the last detail of turning the buildings over to the new owners. He advised me and took an active role in getting the buildings ready to sell, in negotiating the best price for me and in taking care of all the reports, inspections and paperwork.

I plan on continuing with Philip as my Realtor and have recommended him and Rosenblum to friends, and associates.

J Morton

Huntsville, AL

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Huntsville Alabama Real Estate / Philip Winburn / Rosenblum Realty Inc. 2314 South Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 797-4570 Fax: (256) 539-9505 E-mail: philipwinburn@mchsi.com

Radon Information | Contact Us | Automated real estate search | Philip's Profile | TESTIMONIALS | Huntsville Alabama Area Photos | Add Your Link | Property Management | Rental Homes | Are you new to Huntsville? | Lease Option Lease Purchase for Sellers | HUNTSVILLE PHOTOS | Madison County Alabama Division 3 Football | Looking to Buy? | Looking to Sell? | Featured Homes | Home | Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Blog

We really appreciate Mr. Winburn and all he did to help us buy our new house in Huntsville. October 14th, 2009 4:55 PM

We really appreciate Mr. Winburn and all he did to help us buy our new house in Huntsville. Before finding Mr. Winburn we had some bad experiences with other realtors and were worried that we wouldn't find someone we could trust. Over several months Mr. Winburn helped us look for properties and to learn the local real estate market. He was patient and spent whatever time we needed to answer our questions and to find the right house. Mr. Winburn helped us negotiate a great deal and assisted us with setting up our financing and home inspections. He followed up with us after closing to make sure that important details were taken care of. Again, we are thankful and appreciative of what Mr. Winburn was able to do and continues to do for us.

~ Jason and Candice

Moving with small children is never easy. Changing countries at the same
time just makes it that much more complicated. Philip Winburn made it less
painful. He helped us buy the house we wanted, in the right neighborhood
for us, at a price we could afford, all while we were still overseas, so we
didn't have to live out of a hotel for a month.

I especially appreciate the fact that even though various "calculators"
would have said we could afford more house than we bought, you never pushed
us to look at more expensive houses than we had already decided were within
our budget. (Some other realtors just seem to want to sell as much house as
they can, even if that's not what's best for their customers.)

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We tried selling on our own and even listed with another Realtor. We were not able to get the price we needed. Philip Winburn & Rosenblum Realty were able to negotiate to get us top price in very short time. We have recommended Philip to our friends and neighbours.- -Will Hanson Meridianville, Alabama -

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- Philip and Tammy at Rosenblum Realty were great! They helped me through the entire process of buying my first home. They even followed up after the closing and made sure everything was perfect. I appreciate what Tammy and Philip did for me and would recommend them to anyone thinking of buying or selling. - C.G.- Huntsville, AL

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We were first time homebuyers and Philip really stuck with us. Philip went to work, negotiating on several homes and working with our lender to find a home that would meet our needs. After a lot of work and several deals that fell through we found a great house in the location we wanted with exactly the financing and terms we needed. We appreciate Philip's hard work and sticking with us. We would be happy to recommend him to anyone who ever needs help buying or selling. -Gus and Sandra Esparza Huntsville Alabama-

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I didn't think I would be able to purchase a home right now. Philip was able to assist me in finding a lender that could help me. Philip listened to what I wanted in a house and found several for us to look at. After we narrowed my choices down to a few Philip researched each house so we could make an informed decision and finally an informed offer. Phil negotiated with the seller to get the best price and terms possible for me. I am very excited to own my own home instead of renting. I am confident that I got a good buy on the house and could sell it for more than what I paid for it. I know that property values will continue to increase in my neighborhood based on the research that Philip did and the experience that he has. Philip was able to really help me out of a tough situation when we had an unexpected, last moment delay in closing. Philip was able to negotiate with the seller to let me move in before closing since I had to out of my rented house on schedule. I was very pleased with the service Philip gave me and with the house he helped my buy. - James Pearson, Harvest Alabama -

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We were very pleased with the excellent service we received from Philip and Rosenblum Realty. I feel like we got a good price for our house and Philip brought us a buyer in only five days. Philip took the time to walk us through the entire process. His experience and attention to detail helped us avoid a last minute problem at closing.

I would recommend Philip and Rosenblum Realty to anyone thinking of Selling or who needed a Real Estate professional.-

Betty Burgiss

Florence AL

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- I have worked with Philip for a number of years and have been very pleased with the service he has given me. Philip is very good about following up on any open items and keeping me informed.

Philip took over the property management of my two apartment buildings several years ago. He inherited some problems from the previous property manager but was able to turn things around and take charge. He took a personal and active role in the management.

Later, Philip was able to sell the apartment buildings for me surprisingly fast. I had tried to sell a few years ago with another Realtor but didn't have any success. Philip was able to guide me through pricing the buildings correctly through to the last detail of turning the buildings over to the new owners. He advised me and took an active role in getting the buildings ready to sell, in negotiating the best price for me and in taking care of all the reports, inspections and paperwork.

I plan on continuing with Philip as my Realtor and have recommended him and Rosenblum to friends, and associates.

J Morton

Huntsville, AL

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