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• Thank you, Vlad, for your help in selling the four investment properties that I had and was over $100K under water on each. Relocating out of state for work and seeing my income drop significantly left me no choice but to proceed with short sales. Your handling of these transactions was remarkable and getting all lenders to agree to waive the deficiencies was simply unbelievable. You were even able to get me a $1,500 incentive from one of the banks. I am now on the road to financial recovery because of you. Thank you again!
  Gene, Reisterstown, MD
  

• I want to thank you for helping me get rid of my house. The service that you provided in order to complete my short sale was pleasing. Thank you for all your help...Will recommended to all my friends! Thanks again."
  Jeff and Jana, Pikesville, MD
  

• "It was a great experience working with Vlad! He was an experienced professional that made sure that all parties were informed of the progress of the transaction. He got the job done quickly and efficiently. That makes a huge difference in this business!"
  Syreeta Saunders-Keys
  The Keys2day Team with Keller Williams Realty Centre
  

• Just a note to say thank you for everything you’ve done to get my condo sold. With as little time as we had to stop the foreclosure process and turn it into a short sale, you did a magnificent job. I truly appreciate all of your help. I would definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a realtor. You were able to step in and hold my hand through the most difficult time of my life. You did it all without making me feel bad about the situation I was in and I am very grateful for that. It was nice knowing that you were there to support with good advice and help. I, without a doubt, will recommend you to anyone who needs assistance with any type of real estate questions. Thank you again.
  Alina, Pikesville, MD
  

• Vlad was a professional with the persistence necessary for the time-sensitive nature of my short sale. He was courteous and aggressive in seeking out buyers for my home, then conscientious and thorough following through with the lenders to get the deal done. I would not hesitate to recommend Vlad for anyone in my situation, and appreciate everything he has done for me.
  Jon, Owings Mills, MD
  

• I have worked with Vladimir Kats on several short sale transactions. He conducts himself with professionalism, and remains calm and collected when faced with obstacles. As a short sale specialist myself, I appreciate Vladimir's contributions through his wealth of knowledge, experience, and creativity in a broad range of real estate transactions. Buyers looking to purchase a distressed property, and Sellers looking to short sale their home can rest assure that they have a made a solid choice in Vladimir Kats.
  
  Dan Grady
  ExecuHome Realty
  

• I very much enjoyed working with you and your office on a short sale in Reisterstown, easy to work with and so, so professional!
  I wish to work with you more, a settlement with you every month would be great.
  Thank you so much!
  
  Yelena Dorfman
  Long and Foster
  

• Vlad recently assisted me with a short sale on my condo in Pikesville. I fell on some rough times with my business and could not afford to make the payments on my mortgage. Vlad and his team stepped in and got me out of foreclosure quickly and painlessly. Because of his efforts my credit rating is much better now than it would have been after foreclosure. Thank you Vlad for your short sale services.
  
  
  Arthur, Pikesville, MD
  

• From the first time we spoke with Vladimir we could tell that he and his team were true short-sale professionals. My wife and I listed our house in Annapolis with Vladimir. He seamlessly guided us through the entire complicated short-sale process which resulted in a outcome that greatly exceeded our expectations. Vladimir and team are intelligent, extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and very friendly. We could not recommend Vladimir and the whole Passport team more highly. They are simply a delight the work with.
  
  
  Jim and Sandy, Annapolis, MD
  

• This was the smoothest short sale transaction I have ever done. My buyers were shocked that it was done in 45 days!
  Sandy Young
  Coldwell Banker Residential Mortgage
  

• Vlad Kats and his team at Passport Realty are incredible. They made the impossible happen for us. We had a condo that’s market value was way below what we owed. We couldn’t afford it anymore. Rather than letting it go to foreclosure, Vlad and his team took on our condo. They worked very hard to find a buyer quickly, negotiate with our bank and the lawyers from our condo association. They took all the headaches away from us and kept us in the loop every step of the way. Within four months, they were able to sell our condo and have the bank release us from our loan. Our credit was barely touched and we were able to avoid foreclosure and possible future bankruptcy. We are extremely grateful to Vlad and think the world of him. We HIGHLY recommend Vlad to everyone!
  
  
  Julia and Erik, Baltimore, MD
  

• Vlad and his team at Passport Realty are true professionals. I was upside-down in a condo and could no longer make the mortgage payments, but had no plan; I had just decided to let the property go through foreclosure. Fortunately, neighbors whose house Vlad was selling in a short sale recommended him highly.
  
  At our first meeting, Vlad explained my options patiently and clearly so that I could make sound decisions on actions to take. He kept me informed at every step of the process and was very patient and encouraging. Because I had mortgages with two financial institutions and had let the mortgages go for several months before I contacted him, he and his team had to negotiate extensively to secure my short sale, but secure it they did. I was left owing no money to anyone.
  
  Vlad and his team always treated me with the highest level of respect and professionalism and I have complete confidence in his ability and integrity. His confidence and constant optimism made him wonderful to work with. It is only in retrospect that I realize how bad my situation was and how much Vlad and his team helped me.
  
  
  Sherry R.
  

• A Job well done by Vlad and his team.
  
  This was a great and painless experience.
  
  Vlad helped ease my doubts and worries about short sales. I was in a financial black hole that was putting strain on my marriage and family.
  
  Vlad and his team helped us by getting the short sale of our house done in less than 4 months.
  
  They were INCREDIBLE!!!! Mr. Kats is truely an expert at his craft. He put us in the best position to recover financially in preparation for our future home purchase.
  
  We highly recommend Mr. Kats and his team.
  
  Thanks again, Tim & Kendra
  
  Tim and Kendra
  

• When I was faced with my short sale issue, I really thought that I had an unmoveable property. Vlad not only explained the entire process to me, but hit the ground running. He kept at it, and kept my
  confidence high, until the property was sold.
  Mr Kats' team then helped the negotiation process with the bank proceed as smoothly as
  possible.
  Vlad and his team has my highest recommendation. Thank you
  for a job well done!
  
  T. McWilliams
  T. McWilliams
  

• I am an out-of-state Real Estate Broker and I needed a short sale expert in Baltimore, MD to assist a dear friend of mine who was losing her home.
  
  But by and through the grace of God I was blessed to have found Vladimir Kats. I researched his credentials and interviewed him before introducing him to my friend.
  
  There are so many unscrupulous agents and companies out on the market and I wanted to be very careful with my choice. I am well-versed in short sale procedure and Vladimir was able to answer all of my questions without hesitation.
  
  He knew his job! Vladimir met my friend and assisted her through the short sale process with such grace and efficiency. From beginning to end it only took 4 months!! Vladimir knows the housing market so well - he was able to price the property accordingly in order to obtain a swift offer and acceptance by the short sale bank. Only a skilled agent is able to do this effectively. Coupled with the fact that he has an expert team of professionals assisting in the process makes him clearly on top of the game.
  
  If you are a person looking for help, call Vladimir immediately. You will not be disappointed. What goes around comes around is so very true and Vladimir and his team will receive great rewards for their kindness and professionalism. May God continue to Bless You Vladimir and thank you!
  
  Suzanne Dash (Broker / Owner)
  MiCasa Real Estate
  

• Due to the recent economic crisis and other occurrences in my life, I was forced to short sell my house.
  
  I went online to look for an agent who could help me through the process and found Vladimir Kats. He turned out to be a godsend for me. He handled everything smoothly and efficiently and acted with kindness and compassion.
  
  His entire staff is helpful and kind. I would not have made it through this process without them as I am clueless about short sells.
  
  Vlad also helped me to find another place to live and now my life if free of the stress of financial worry.
  Linda, MD
  

• Hey Vlad, Just a few short lines to affirm my conversation with you the other day, I was greatly inlightened about the short sale program and was impressed with your knowledge of this new norm (short sales) that we are in, in our great country.
  
  Though I realized that the program was not right for me, I want to thank you for your help, and kind words concerning my situation. I am sure you will do well in your career and wish you the best!.
  
  Please feel free to use this letter and or my email for a referral, as I would recommend you to anyone. Best of luck!
  J. Skelton, MD
  

• Due to family situations we found it necessary to sell our home but still owed more than the home was worth on the market thanks to the economic downswing.
  My wife had discovered Vladimir Kats and after meeting with him we felt as though if we had any hope of selling our home it would be with Vlad.
  
  He walked us through the process and he and his staff were there to assist us with anything that came up along the way.
  
  We hit a couple of snags due to buyer credit but they were quickly resolved and I am happy to say the sale/settlement was completed just before Christmas. What a great gift for two families.
  
  Vlad and his team came through for us and we highly recommend them to anyone in this situation.
  Kirk B. , MD
  

• Vlad,
  
  I was more than happy to post our rating of you and your staff, again thank
  you from the bottom of our hearts!!!
  
  Vladimir and staff are amazing amazing amazing! We were in a very bad
  situation when we tried selling our townhouse and couldn't because it did
  not appraise for what we owed and thus had to rent it.
  
  After a not so good rental experience we were out of options until we were referred to Vlad. We never thought the day would come that we would finally be free and clear of having to be responsible for two homes but Vlad stuck with us and never gave up.
  
  His staff is courteous, kind, informative, diligent, and hard working and saved us from having bad credit from a possible foreclosure. He and his
  team are such professional experts that if you were ever in a bad situation upside down on your mortgage and felt like you were in a no win situation he is the answer!
  
  Thanks Vlad we will forever be indebted to you!
  
  Holly
  Holly, MD