At the age of 19 I went to Wall Street, I learned about stocks and how to trade them. I saw how Investment Banking works, the good bad and ugly. There was one really good guy, who was a commensurate professional, understood the business backwards and sideways, and did NOTHING but make money for his clients. Great guy, I learned a lot from him, but mostly realized that he had the relationships with his clients that he did because of the way that he cared about them, and had an utter stranglehold of an understanding of what he was doing with their money. Greg's still there, doing very well.
I made my money mowing lawns as a kid....service equals reward, something Greg said/lived by. In other words, if you're not doing something useful or good for the client, why are they paying you? Simple.
My early years of experience in the mortgage business taught me how to deal with credit issues, negotiate/find foreclosure bailouts, leverage equity and cash flow, how to effectively shop deals for my clients, some of whom have become good friends.
Perhaps most importantly and rewarding thing I've been able to do for people is to give them a roadmap to strengthen their financial health. Thankfully I was able to help many people consolidate their debts and lower their cash out flow, WITH a plan, before interest rates rose to where they are today. It's truly a very satisfying feeling to be able to help someone save thousands of dollars, repair their credit, start investing, and get on the path to a brighter financial future.
As a mortgage professional, I'd helped save numerous homeowners from foreclosure and always wished I could help the ones who I didn't have an out for, I've always referred them to solid realtors should they want to get out of the house.
I wasn't a real estate agent and becoming one wasn't an imperative for me at the time.
The recent shifts in today's market have left many prospective borrowers and buyers unable to get financing they might have previously qualified for. Worse yet, many homeowners are "upside down" in their homes value, ARMs are recasting, defaults are increasing, foreclosures fueling the fire.
I moved to Florida for numerous reasons. New Jersey was fun and I've met so many wonderful people there. I know top notch realtors, lawyers, title firms, CPA's, tax preparation professionals, bankers, brokers (real estate, mortgages, and high line automobiles), appraisers, auto technicians, construction professionals, custom builders.
Florida has been nothing but good to me. As I get to know the community and the people, I'm all the more glad I moved here. I meet friendly, embracing, good people, many of whom came here to start new chapters in their lives, as I did. I'm very optimistic that I'll be an asset to the community and its real estate businesses.
I invite anyone to call upon me on anything they might be in need of. Building relationships and being a friend to my client has always been a pillar of my professional life. My team and I strive to deliver outstanding product and service within our scopes of business and referring our clients to qualified people who can serve their needs in other areas.
Michael J. Urbinato
239-200-5742 Cell
866-909-9449 Toll Free
mikeurbinato@gmail.com