Dear Dan,

This is to enthusiastically thank you for your professional advice, experience and guidance in purchasing our new, beautiful home. After 15 years living in one home, Gary and I weren't so sure we wanted to get into today's real estate market. However, we had fixed up our old place about as much as we possibly could and were hopeful that we could trade up, selling our house and buying a new, slightly better one.We were fortunate to find you! You do not see any part of the home-buying process as a game, but rather a way to connect two parties in a transaction that's a win for all. From finding an exquisite home to negotiating a great purchase price, facilitating the documentation, escrow, home inspection, and move-in date, you diligently and fully answered all of my questions. You promptly returned all of my phone calls and emails, working around my busy schedule.I got home from work today early enough to watch day turn to night, the sky change from bright blue to pink, then rich purple and finally deep blue; to see flocks of birds fly over the mountains, and to play with my dogs in our new half-acre yard. This home is a giant leap forward from our previous one, though we enjoyed that too. Our new place truly feels like a refuge, and several friends have been amazed at the beauty of the house and the hilltop setting.Through your initial suggestion, which I pursued with the mortgage broker, we were able to keep our first home for rental income. And at the end of the purchase, we promptly received the rebate check offered through your company -- a wonderful and rare bonus in the real estate industry. Through your hard work and dedication, we now own a very special home that meets all of our needs, and many of our dreams. We can't thank you enough.

Sincerely,
Lisa Haney and Gary Ritchie

Dear HouseRebate,

"We had a great experience working with Dan Rubenstein of Houserebate.com, who helped us sell our old house and purchase our new house. Dan worked hard to sell the house we were in and to get us the new house we wanted, and saved us $13,583.00 in the process. We would recommend Houserebate.com to anyone!"

Dan, thanks again for all you did. We really love our new house and all four of us are very happy here!

Keep in touch,
Donna M. Knott

Dear Dan,

Kathy and I wanted to thank you for all your help on both the purchase of our new house and the prompt sale of the old one. It does not seem possible that we only met you a few months ago, and you have played such a helpful and important role for us ever since.

It has been interesting to see you switch gears from working for us as buyer's agent and then move into the role of selling agent. You were a complete professional in both roles and in particular, your attention to detail and your advice and guidance were helpful at all stages of both transactions. They say that each parcel of real estate is unique, and I am sure that each deal also has unique aspects. When any issue came up for us, we knew we could count on you for clear and supportive assistance.

We have been involved in over 25 real estate transactions over the past 30 years, including homes and investment properties in 8 states, and as a result we have had dealings with dozens of real estate agents. There is no doubt in our minds that you rank with the best of them anywhere. In addition, in my professional life I am responsible for teaching law students to understand and maintain the highest standards of professionalism, and so I generally try to be observant of all professionals in action to see what is effective and useful. I noted from the start that you always exhibited careful thought, attention to detail, and a consideration of ethical issues, which are all hallmarks of top level professional behavior.

Beyond that, it has been a pleasure to work with you and you almost seem more like a trusted general family advisor now. We are sure that you will continue to provide many others with your personable and professional help. You are a credit to a competitive and difficult business, and we will recommend you to anyone we know who is involved in a real estate transaction in the San Diego area. Thanks again, very much.

Sincerely,
Robert F. Seibel

Dear Dan,

Mindy and I were initially attracted to houserebate.com for two reasons. First, the web site was very easy to use and clearly presented nearly full listing details, including street address and comparative sales information, which we have not found anywhere else. Second, cash back. We are both huge fans of discounts, though we are not terribly keen on sacrificing quality of service. In an industry where the commission is typically a straight percentage of sales price, a burgeoning market means that a Realtor's services cost more to both the seller and the buyer (even if indirectly). houserebate.com's commission rebate offer was both unique and a godsend.

A quick phone call put us in touch with Dan Rubenstein, a houserebate.com agent, who we immediately recognized as confident, competent, and focused on our goals and desires in a home searching process that can often be fraught with stress and hassle. Mindy and I had both purchased condos before, so we knew some of the trials we might face. To our delight, Dan took us to see several homes and helped us to refine our idea of what type of home would be the most satisfying to us today and for many years to come. That is not to say that Dan steered us in any particular direction. No, he asked the important questions, listened carefully, and offered up points for us to mull over. When we finally came to the house that we live in today, we knew it was right for us.

Mindy and I like to do our homework, so we were pleasantly surprised by the wealth of insight Dan brought to the table, beyond what either of us had experienced before. Dan very handily and faithfully executed even our most aggressive offers in a housing market that has not recently favored buyers. We really felt like Dan understood all the important dynamics of the offer negotiation and escrow processes and helped us to be focused on performing all the necessary steps without unduly preoccupying us with the minutia. In short, our houserebate.com agent not only kept us on track, but helped us understand the process as well. This gave us a strong feeling of reassurance.

When asked if we would offer up a testimonial of our experience with houserebate.com, we were very happy to recount our time with Dan. We feel like we found a true friend in the world of real estate. The rebate didn't hurt either!"

-Andre & Mindy
Oceanside, CA

Dear Dan Rubenstein,

"We had a great experience working with Dan Rubenstein of Houserebate.com, who helped us sell our house in a slower than normal real estate market. Dan had a very good grasp of the market which gave us great comfort evaluating our options. I have worked with several agents over the years sell properties that I own. Many of the agents have worked hard, but none have worked as smart to sell our house as Dan. We would recommend Houserebate.com to anyone!" I have recently referred other family members to Dan.

Dan, thanks again for a job well done!

Best Wishes,
Peter J. Rubens