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With 25 years of results-driven mortgage experience, I’m proud to rank among the top 1% of Mortgage Originators nationwide. Throughout my career, I’ve built a reputation as a dynamic public speaker and workshop host, passionate about educating buyers and partners with clarity and confidence.
I specialize in referral marketing and relationship building, and I thrive on connecting, collaborating, and mentoring others in the industry. Strategic planning, client engagement, and impactful networking are key parts of how I drive success—not just for myself, but for the people and communities I serve.
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I had a fantastic experience with Bay Equity as a first-time homebuyer! The entire team was incredibly helpful, patient, and supportive throughout the process. They made what could have been a stressful experience so much easier by clearly explaining each step and helping me navigate the home buying process. I always felt like they had my best interests in mind, and they were quick to answer my questions and provide guidance. I?m so grateful for their professionalism and care ? I would highly recommend Bay Equity to anyone looking to buy a home!
I am very thankful for Julie Chroust and her team's professionalism;�from start to finish she was responsive and honest with our mortgage process. As first-time home buyers, our experience couldn't have been more positive. I want to thank Julie for all her hard�work in securing a mortgage�for us and guiding us through the process. The service and personal attention we received from Julie was exceptional and beyond what we were expecting. Her knowledge�of the market and her commitment in finding us the best rate helped us in our search for our dream home. I'm glad we chose her services and would recommend Julie to anyone buying a home. We appreciate everything she has�done for us, and will forever be thankful.
Julie and her team were on top of everything, and were open to explaining the process and some documents which could be confusing. they were very responsive and respectful throughout. It relieved my stress amount significantly!
Everyone was super responsive to my texts and emails, and always on top of everything. They always made sure that I was on track and communicated instructions very well! I never felt confused, and when I had questions, I knew I could count on Julie and her team to answer them!
Julie was able to win us a deal of a lifetime because her and her team were able to promise a quick close. She 100% delivered on that promise and we couldn't be more appreciative.
Julie was very clear, helpful, and timely with her communication. She explained the process and gave me great insight. Her team was also helpful and supported us through every step. They really went above and beyond.
Julie went above and beyond, especially when I was in negotiation with another lender to assume a low interest loan. Even though she had nothing to gain from it, she was more available and helpful in explaining things than he was. And when I got turned down for that loan and started working with her again, she was helpful in locking down a good rate for me. Thank you so much!
I loved how committed they were and wanted me to have a great experience in purchasing a home. They answered all my questions and made sure I understood the process.
It was a challenging transaction because it was a contingency sale. The wonderful team of Dana, Paige and Julie kept me up to date throughout. The process was easy and I got a fantastic rate on my loan.
We really appreciate this team of professionals! It was our first time buying a home and they made an innately stressful process manageable. Thank you for all the reminders and for staying on top of everything. We're so excited to move into our new home soon!
Julie's team was fantastic! Everyone was very prompt and responsive from start to finish. The team's punctuality made the whole process easy and less stressful. Great job!
Julie and all of the team members at The Chroust Group were extremely helpful and supportive, and gave up prompt and caring advice, information, and reminders to guide us in our home buying process. Julie in particular was amazing to work with and made the entire process feel seamless. We felt really lucky to get to work with a local agency over a large national bank, and it was clear that Julie knew how to work well with first time home buyers. She provided us with so much information and we felt very comfortable asking for her personal and professional opinions on any issue that came up. Julie also connected us with others who could answer our questions if an issue came up that was outside her scope of practice. My husband and I felt like we truly had a team, and always knew that we could call Julie or a team member if we needed help. There were many personal touches to Julie and The Chroust Group's work with us which made the home loan process feel personalized and specific to mine and my husband's needs. We felt like Julie was going to bat for us in the difficult moments and celebrating with us like a friend in the great moments. I cannot recommend Julie and The Chroust Group enough, especially if you want to feel like you have a partner and caring genuine person on your team.
Julie has been very personal, knowledgeable, helpful, and responsive throughout the whole process. We are so glad we get to work with Julie to get our dream home.
The whole process felt so easy! Julie helped us whenever needed, day and night! We were first time homebuyers and she explained every step of the way to us and gave us so much helpful advice!
Julie & the team were amazing in helping us close on our first home so quickly. Julie was very knowledgeable about the whole process and gave us confidence that we were set up to succeed. I appreciated the high level of communication which prevented any surprises from popping up. Would definitely recommend to others.
Very efficient. I guess maybe the highest compliment I could give is that I didn't know it could be so easy. We provided all of the necessary documents and that was basically it. Would recommend.