CHICAGO, July 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Proper Rate, a joint venture between Guaranteed
Rate and @properties, the nation's 8th largest brokerage firm**,
announced the appointment of Chris
Knapp as President, as Victor
Ciardelli, CEO of Guaranteed Rate, welcomed him upon his
return to the company. With over 29 years of industry expertise,
Chris Knapp's return marks a
significant milestone for Proper Rate, a company committed to
fostering top-tier talent and providing ongoing, unparalleled
service to its clients.
"I'm delighted to welcome back Chris
Knapp as President of Proper Rate. Chris was a great
Executive Sales Leader during his impressive 11 years at Guaranteed
Rate. More importantly, he is an exceptional human being," said
Victor Ciardelli, CEO of Guaranteed
Rate. "With Chris on board, I have no doubt his vast experience
will be amazing for Proper Rate's growth and overall culture. He
will ensure we deliver an exceptional customer experience to
@Properties' real estate agents' clients, and he will definitely
help solidify Proper Rate as the premier boutique mortgage company
in the industry."
Chris Knapp brings a wealth of
experience, insight, and leadership to Proper Rate. With an
illustrious career with over 11 prior years with Guaranteed Rate,
Chris is well-positioned to lead Proper Rate into its next phase of
growth and success. His extensive strategic planning and
operational management background will be invaluable as the company
evolves.
"We have known Chris since the earliest days of @properties
Christie's International Real Estate and have worked with him as a
loan originator and an executive leader at Guaranteed Rate
Companies. We're excited to be teaming up with him again. At a time
when service, transparency, and expertise are more important than
ever, Chris is the kind of person we want leading Proper Rate and
helping the company grow," said Mike
Golden, co-owner of Proper Rate and co-CEO of @properties
Christies International Real Estate.
Reflecting on his return, Chris
Knapp shared, "I am super excited to be back with a
Guaranteed Rate company, surrounded by a team of the best of the
best professionals, on the absolute best mortgage platform in the
industry. The mortgage business is about relationships and truly
serving the customer. At Proper Rate, I can now leverage my
experience and the strong bonds I've built over my career to
provide an unparalleled customer experience. Proper Rate's
exceptional mortgage and real estate expertise, leading-edge
technology, superior products, competitive pricing, and unwavering
commitment to impeccable customer experiences ensure a bright
future."
**Chicago-based @properties is
the nation's 8th largest brokerage firm in the latest RealTrends
500 rankings (based on 2023 closed sales volume). @properties also
owns the Christie's International Real Estate global luxury brand
and network.
About Proper Rate
Proper Rate, a joint venture between
Guaranteed Rate and @properties, is an independent retail mortgage
company offering homebuyers and homeowners personalized lending
services through a select team of some of the most highly
experienced and dedicated mortgage professionals in the industry.
Powered by one of the nation's largest mortgage companies, with
leading-edge technology and access to competitive loan programs and
rate structures, Proper Rate delivers all of the advantages of a
big lender with the hands-on service of a small firm. To learn
more, visit www.properrate.com.
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