Meet The Team
The Dawn Thomas Team is a specialized group of client-service focused professionals whose skills contribute to the overall real estate experience for our clients in the Silicon Valley. Dawn and The Team are available to answer your questions about market areas, statistics, financing options, and all things related to your upcoming real estate transaction. Dawn and members of The Team belong to many industry news and mentoring groups who correspond daily—enabling them to be on the cutting edge of news in real estate and technology relating to your home buying and selling experience.
Client Care for The Dawn Thomas Team, Inc.
Ellie Scott, Lead Buyers’ Specialist-North
Ellie Scott, REALTOR®
Ellie Scott is the Lead Buyers’ Specialist-North for The Dawn Thomas Team. Ellie is committed to matching the needs of her clients to the property of their dreams. Ellie’s ability to understand the unique needs of her clients is the cornerstone of her sales career. Integrity, commitment, and enthusiasm are the hallmarks of Ellie’s work ethic. A long time resident of the Silicon Valley, Ellie has an established understanding of the different communities in the Valley and their individualities. Ellie will provide Buyers with a distinct competitive advantage in a rapidly changing and complex marketplace.
The Dawn Thomas Team of Intero Real Estate Services
650-701-7822 Direct
650-400-4714 Mobile
Ellie@SiliconValleyandBeyond.com
Team DRE #01460529
Agent DRE #01924040
Financing
Scott Chase
Scott Chase is a Partner with Absolute Mortgage Banking and has been a Mortgage Consultant for many years. Scott utilizes his extensive customer relationship and business background to provide his clients with a strategic methodology in obtaining optimal financing. Scott is able to spend a majority of his time communicating with his clients and making the process of choosing the right loan easier and more understandable. He keeps his clients up to date of ways to save money on an existing property and of the latest trends in the mortgage marketplace.
Scott Chase, Partner
Absolute Mortgage Banking
2479 East Bayshore Road, Suite 801
Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-670-7170 Direct
SChase@AbsoluteMortgage.com
CA DRE # 01354522
Rob McCarthy
Rob McCarthy has been providing residential and commercial financing to clients over the last 2 decades. In that time he closed over 1 billion dollars in loan volume
and closed over 3000 purchase and refinance loans. New and past clients keep coming to Rob for his lender selection (over 45 now), his preferred lending relationships resulting in the lowest rates and fees and for his expertise and out of the box thinking keeping in mind the clients long and short term financial goals.
Rob McCarthy, Senior Mortgage Planner
101 Loan, Inc.
408-377-4123 Direct
Rob@101Loan.com
NMLS #121019
CA DRE # 01165697
Renee Stephens, Sr. Loan Coordinator
408-558-6605 Direct
408-608-1921 Fax
Renee@101Loan.com
NMLS #326829
Alan Russell
Alan Russell has built a career on a foundation of integrity and reliability. His work ethic over the past 20 years has resulted in a strong list of loyal repeat and referral clients. Alan’s goal is to make the home loan process as comfortable as possible. He feels it is his responsibility to alleviate any stress or confusion while a client is making such an important financial decision. He does this by educating the client on options and results, maintaining professional patience, and promoting open communication throughout the entire home-buying process.
Alan Russell- Senior Loan Officer
NMLS #280182
161 South San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
650 947-2296 Tel
408 335-1118 eFax
alanrussell@princetoncap.com
1031 Exchange – Investment Property Exchange Services (IPX 1031)
Ron Ricard
Ron is designated as a Certified Exchange Specialist®,one of fewer than 160 people nationwide who has earned that certification, as accredited by the Federation of Exchange Accommodators. He has taught 1031 tax exchange accredited courses to over 10,000 investors, real estate agents and lenders over the past ten years. Ron is a frequent guest on local radio and television real estate shows and is a guest lecturer at the College of San Mateo, Foothill and Chabot Colleges. He served a 3 year term on the Board of Directors of the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors and is very active in the real estate community.
Investment Property Exchange Services is the nation’s largest qualified intermediary. Owned by Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF), IPX1031 ensures the security of your exchange funds with $100 million in fidelity bonding, $30 million in errors and omissions and $50 million in corporate guarantees. National company, local presence, responsive service, unparalleled expertise and security for all your exchange needs.
Ron Ricard, CES, AVP, Regional Sales Manager
Certified Exchange Specialist
(408) 483-1031
(877) 747-7875 Toll Free
Ron.ricard@ipx1031.com
www.ipx1031.com
Insurance
Laura Peterson
Laura Peterson is a local State Farm Insurance Agent in Los Gatos. Laura has been with State Farm since 2001, and opened her Agency in Los Gatos in 2006. Laura and her team serve Bay area homeowners as they purchase their first home, a rental property, move up, or move down. Call today to receive honest and professional advice about your auto, homeowners, and liability insurance needs. Laura and her team will help you customize a consolidated plan that protects your family’s health, wealth, and well being through all of life’s stages.
Laura A. Peterson, Agent
State Farm Insurance- Los Gatos
408-395-2900 Office
408-348-3318 Direct
408-395-2955 Fax
laura.peterson.ppyh@statefarm.com
Randy H. Chang
Randy Chang is a second generation State Farm Agent and has specialized in being a professional partner throughout the home escrow closing process. With experiences in real estate and commercial loans, he has the ability to seamlessly work with Loan Officer, Realtors, and Escrow Officers. State Farm is the most reputable, financially stable insurance provider in the market. Randy takes the time to carefully explain to you the reasons why you are purchasing a policy, what comes with each coverage, finding a customized plan for your needs, and being that Good Neighbor when you need it most. Contact Randy today to receive a complementary risk analysis for all your family’s needs.
Randy H. Chang, Agent
State Farm Insurance- Mountain View
650-919-8880 Office
408-431-3277 Direct
Randy@RandyChang.com
www.RandyChang.com
Title and Escrow
Dawn McCahan
Dawn McCahan has been in the escrow and title business since 1987. She is a Senior Escrow Officer and Branch Manager for Chicago Title Company. She is highly knowledgeable and deals with many different types of transactions. She has experienced various market trends over the past 23 years in the industry and can handle just about anything that comes her way. Dawn takes pride in handling every transaction with care and her number one commitment is to provide phenomenal customer service to each and every client.
Dawn McCahan, Senior Escrow Officer
Chicago Title Company
408-517-2407
Dawn.McCahan@ctt.com
Transaction Coordination
Trina Hunt
Trina is Dawn’s behind the scenes genie, ensuring that the myriad of documents and disclosures are efficiently provided to all parties in the transaction: Dawn’s clients, the title company, lender, and the cooperating agent. She also provides consistent quality control to ensure smooth and efficient management of the transaction.
Trina Hunt, Transaction Manager
T3 Transactions
408-837-7713
Team@t3co.com
This blog is courtesy of The Dawn Thomas Team who is an award-winning Real Estate Agent team at Intero Real Estate Services in Los Altos 650-701-7822. We help nice people with selling and buying homes from Palo Alto to West San Jose!
