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Graham Smith Team

Graham Smith

About Graham Smith

Graham Smith is the CEO & Listing Agent of The Graham Smith Team. Since 2002 he has been serving the needs of buyers, sellers, and investors in the Twin Cities Real Estate market. By utilizing effective marketing tools and strategic negotiating tactics, The GST has consistently out-performed the market year after year, translating into more money in the pockets of our clients. This is measured through our impressive list price to sale price ratio of 99.6%. While obtaining the best values for our clients throughout the Metro, the GST also strives to provide exceptional customer service.

Interested in starting the process?

It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

1

Get PreApproved

Start the process by getting pre-approved for your mortgage loan through First Class Mortgage. We’ll help guide you through your budget so you know exactly what price range you are qualified for so you will have the confidence to begin your home search. Questions before starting an application? No problem, we are here to help. Call us today at (763) 416-6789.
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2

Start your home search!

Once you’re pre-approved, it’s time to start your home search! Contact your real estate agent with your pre-approval letter to get started:

Email: grahamsmith@kw.com
Phone: (612) 414 5614

3

Under Contract

Once you find your perfect home, your real estate agent will help you put an offer in and negotiate with the sellers until you're under contract to purchase the home.
4

Mortgage Process

Once you have a purchase contract to buy a home, the mortgage process truely begins. A few steps that the First Class Mortgage team will guide you through are: gathering updated financial documents, ordering your home appraial, submiting your file to underwriting, and walking you through your final closing figures.
5

Closing

It's closing time! Once you sign the final closing documents, you'll be granted the keys to your new home! Congratulations!

Enter our Share the Love program!

Do you know of a friend, family member, or colleague looking to buy?

No matter what your situation is, there is a home financing solution for you. First Class Mortgage Maple Grove is ready to guide you through your options and get you the best rate possible!

Conventional

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FHA

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VA

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CROSS – Peace of Mind Housing Fund

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Doctor Program

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Homes for Heroes

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ARM

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Jumbo

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Renovation

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USDA

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2-1 Buydown

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Homes for Heroes

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Casey Van Winkle

Owner  //  NMLS #323964

ABOUT: Casey was born and raised in Aberdeen, SD. He moved to Maple Grove in 2006 to start First Class Mortgage. Casey and his wife Caitlin have their hands full with their three kids Sullivan, Cooper, and Maisie.

EXPERIENCE: Casey, along with his business partner, Brady Day, opened the doors of First Class Mortgage’s Maple Grove office in 2006.

EDUCATION: B.S. in Finance and a minor in Economics, St. Cloud State University, Summa Cum Laude

OTHER THAN WORK, CASEY ENJOYS: Being with family and friends. Casey is also actively involved with Maple Grove Rotary and CROSS Services.

IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT WOULD BE THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD BUY AND WHY? He would donate to CROSS’s Peace of Mind Housing Fund to ensure every family has a roof over their heads.

MY SECRET TALENT IS… He can smoke a mean rack of ribs!

casey@firstclasscorp.com(763) 416-6789
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