Susanne Novak, ABR, FIS, GRI - HUD, REO & Investment Specialist

About Us:

A little bit about me:

Before I discovered real estate, my interests were centered on dressmaking and fashion design. I am originally from Europe and came to the United States over 20 yrs ago. My husband Kurt, also from Austria, accepted a teaching position at Ohio State University. Once my 3 sons attended grade school, I started a custom dress making business out of my home. I really enjoyed the creativity and excitement dress making provided for me.

I stumbled into real estate by accident. My husband is no longer teaching, I closed my custom studio and we are now both involved in real estate on a full-time basis. In a way, working with first time buyers is very similar to working with brides-to-be. There is all this anxiousness of finding the right one (house, not dress :-), friends and family get to help with the decision making process and then there is this great joy and sense of fulfillment when we finally sit around the closing table!

My real estate specialties are:

-> Short sales: I am a trained foreclosure intervention specialist (FIS) and have helped dozens of sellers in pre-foreclosure preserve their credit and dignity. For more details, visit http://OhioPreForeclosureHelp.com

-> HUD homes: I am a registered HUD bidding agent and love helping first time buyers or investors snag a terrific deal! I'm sharing my insight on buying HUD homes on my new blog at http://ColumbusOhioHUDHomes.com

-> Buyers and Relocation Specialist: my team and I will work diligently to help you find THE perfect home, explore neighborhoods and provide you with any information you may wish for to help make your home buying experience a pleasant one. I am an accredited buyer representative (ABR). Check out my current listings and search ALL of the Columbus area MLS listings at http://OhioPrettyHomes.com

-> Investors: I have extensive experience in residential real estate investing and some in commercial. Let me know what you need and I'll be happy to share my experience and provide you with any information you need.

My mission statement:

To provide exceptional customer service and to respond to you quickly ALWAYS!

I am looking forward to working with you very soon!

Susanne Novak, ABR, FIS, GRI

Areas of Expertise

My real estate specialties are:

-> Short sales: I am a trained foreclosure intervention specialist (FIS) and have helped dozens of sellers in pre-foreclosure preserve their credit and dignity. For more details, visit http://OhioPreForeclosureHelp.com

-> HUD homes: I am a registered HUD bidding agent and love helping first time buyers or investors snag a terrific deal! I'm sharing my insight on buying HUD homes on my new blog at http://ColumbusOhioHUDHomes.com

-> Buyers and Relocation Specialist: my team and I will work diligently to help you find THE perfect home, explore neighborhoods and provide you with any information you may wish for to help make your home buying experience a pleasant one. I am an accredited buyer representative (ABR). Check out my current listings and search ALL of the Columbus area MLS listings at http://OhioPrettyHomes.com

-> Investors: I have extensive experience in residential real estate investing and some in commercial. Let me know what you need and I'll be happy to share my experience and provide you with any information you need.

Testimonials

Testimonials from Buyers and Sellers:

Susanne, you have worked tirelessly to help us find THE perfect HUD home. From driving us through Columbus in snow and ice to arranging inspections and the appraisal, you handled it all. You always had a smile on your face and encouraging words for us. We are so happy with our new home. Thanks! Danny G., Grove City OH

I am a first time buyer and found Susanne and her blog on the internet. She met with me on very short notice, answered my late phone calls and responded to every single email. I purchased a great house and she negotiated a HUGE DISCOUNT for me. I could not be happier. Two of my best friends are already working with her, too. Susanne is the best! Ashley L., Gahanna OH

We absolutely love our new home. It is perfect for us. Thank you for working so hard to find the perfect place for us. You have been amazing throughout this entire process. We will definitely refer all of our friends to you. Chad B., Indian Lake OH

Susanne Novak helped me out of a very difficult situation. I divorced in 2006 and placed the house on the market (with another agent) to sell for several months. I had no showings, but I was able to maintain the property, even though I was $1500 a month in the red for over a year. (Then) I found out that my home decreased in value $80,000 in a one-year timeframe, so I owed more on the home than what it was worth. Then I found out that my job was being eliminated. A friend gave me the phone number for the Novak’s. I contacted them and they told me they had a solution for me, a short sale. Susanne explained the process to me and handled everything, from acting as my realtor to negotiating a deal with the bank to setting up the closing. I know for sure that the bank would have foreclosed on my home if not for her help. Thanks for everything! Vickey J., Powell OH

THANK YOU NOVAK’S! I enjoyed working with you and I will continue to send you referrals…you are Great. Anthony T., Westerville OH

Susanne is head and shoulders above the rest … she understands her business, works with honesty and integrity and gets the job done. Don’t settle for an inexperienced agent, call the best! – Helen R., Dublin OH

Testimonials from Other Agents:

I really appreciate your updates. I have to tell you, I have done many short sales and you have been the best at giving updates! Lori (KW)

Thanks. You are awesome with follow up. I really appreciate it! Wendy (HER)

You work early as I do, I love that. This short sale has been a surprisingly pleasant experience. My clients are happy. Thank you. Michael (HER)

Testimonials from Other Professionals:

Susanne is the most professional Realtor I am working with. I wish all the others would be as thorough and attentive to detail as her. It makes my job so much easier. April M., Senior Loan Officer

Susanne, It is always a pleasure to work with you. I wish all the agents I worked with were as professional and client friendly as you are. Your commitment to your clients rubs off positively on me. As far as I'm concerned you set the bar that everyone should strive for. Rick H., Home Inspector