Guaranteed Rate CEO Victor Ciardelli welcomes Chris Knapp as Proper Rate’s new President

CHICAGO, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Proper Rate, a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and @properties, the eighth largest brokerage in the country**, announced the appointment of Chris Knapp as President, as Victor CiardelliCEO of Guaranteed Rate, welcomed him back to the company. With over 29 years of industry experience Chris Knapps The return represents a significant milestone for Proper Rate, a company committed to developing top talent and providing ongoing, unparalleled service to its clients.

“I am pleased to welcome back Chris Knapp as President of Proper Rate. Chris has been a great Executive Sales Leader during his impressive 11 years at Guaranteed Rate. And more importantly, he is an exceptional human being,” said Victor CiardelliCEO of Guaranteed Rate. “With Chris on board, I’m sure his extensive experience will be a great asset to Proper Rate’s growth and overall culture. He will ensure we deliver an exceptional customer experience to @Properties’ real estate agent clients and he will definitely help establish Proper Rate as the industry’s leading boutique mortgage company.”

Chris Knapp brings a wealth of experience, insight and leadership to Proper Rate. With a distinguished career including over 11 years at Guaranteed Rate, Chris is well placed to lead Proper Rate into its next phase of growth and success. His extensive background in strategic planning and operational management will be invaluable as the company moves forward.

“We have known Chris since the early days of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate and have worked with him as a lender and senior executive at Guaranteed Rate Companies. We are excited to be working with him again. At a time when service, transparency and expertise are more important than ever, Chris is the type of person we want to lead Proper Rate and help the company grow,” said Mike GoldenCo-Owner of Proper Rate and Co-CEO of @properties Christies International Real Estate.

When I think about his return, Chris Knapp shared: “I am thrilled to be back with a guaranteed rate company, surrounded by a team 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 have built throughout my career to deliver an unparalleled customer experience. Proper Rate’s exceptional mortgage and real estate expertise, cutting-edge technology, superior products, competitive pricing and unwavering commitment to an impeccable customer experience ensure a bright future.”

**ChicagoLondon-based @properties is the eighth-largest brokerage in the country (based on closed sales volume in 2023), according to the latest RealTrends 500 rankings. @properties also owns the global luxury brand and network Christie’s International Real Estate.

About Proper Rate
Proper Rate, a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and @properties, is an independent mortgage company that provides personalized loan services to homebuyers and homeowners through a select team of some of the most experienced and dedicated mortgage professionals in the industry. Operated by one of the largest mortgage companies in the country, with leading-edge technology and access to competitive loan programs and rate structures, Proper Rate offers all the benefits of a large lender with the convenient service of a small company. For more information, visit www.properrate.com.

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