JOHN BERGER: DELIVERING DREAM HOMES

Chicago area native JOHN BERGER, Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer at Green State Mortgage, has called Hinsdale home for more than 20 years. As a mortgage specialist, he has spent more than three decades helping individuals and families realize the dream of home ownership. “With access to multiple lenders to provide the competitive interest rates with extensive mortgage options, I make these dreams come true with unparalleled service,” says Berger, whose favorite pastimes are skiing, golfing, and hanging out with family and friends. “I strive to educate my clients about the mortgage process and ensure that they have a positive experience throughout!”

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF WHAT YOU DO?
The best part of my profession is hands-down, “closing day.” The happiness is evident with each borrower and to know that you helped make that moment a reality is very fulfilling.

WHAT VALUES OR PRINCIPLES GUIDE YOUR SUCCESS?
The “math” behind obtaining a mortgage is quite simple, however, there are many moving parts to the process. I strive to educate each buyer along the way and insist that they ask questions so that when they get to the closing, they are confident and excited.

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MENTOR OR ROLE MODEL IN YOUR LIFE?
Easy. My Mom and Dad. The two of them together were wonderful role models and instilled in me the principles I carry with me each and every day.

WHAT’S A PIECE OF WISDOM YOU LIVE BY?
It might be cliché, but “be kind.” It is as simple as treating everyone in the same way you would like to be treated.

For more information, visit greenstate.org/connect/staff/JohnBerger. You may also follow John Berger on Facebook at JohnBergerMortgageVP or on LinkedIn.

“It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It is gratefulness that makes us happy.”– DAVID STEINDL-RAST