CoBuy-certified™ Mortgage Pro: Trevor Reese Interview
What co-buyers need to know about mortgage lending. 19-year veteran Trevor Reese shares insights from helping 30+ CoBuyer groups achieve homeownership.
Editor's Note: Since this 2019 interview, Trevor and CoBuy have continued working together to help co-buyer groups secure financing. If you're co-buying and need specialized lending support, we can connect you with certified pros like Trevor.
Most lenders don't understand co-buying. They'll tell two unmarried friends they can't get a mortgage together, or they'll structure the loan incorrectly and create tax nightmares down the road. Trevor Reese has spent 19 years solving these exact problems—and since 2017, he and CoBuy have helped over 30 groups of co-buyers navigate financing that other lenders turned away.
This week we highlight CoBuy-certified™ Mortgage Pro Trevor Reese. Trevor helps co-buyers understand their options and select the best mortgage for their needs and goals. He exemplifies what it is to be a CoBuy-certified™ Pro, demonstrating excellence across our certification criteria:
✔️ Domain expertise
✔️ Integrity
✔️ Accountability
✔️ Communication
✔️ Customer satisfaction
We sat down with Trevor to talk about the process of buying a home together and how to get it right.
Why Co-Buyers Need Specialized Mortgage Pros
Q: Why did you decide to become a CoBuy-certified™ Pro?
Trevor Reese: I have been in the mortgage industry for 19 years. I was immediately interested in the flexibility CoBuy provides to buyers—or even current homeowners—looking to pool resources.
I've seen buyers who don't have access to family support but want to borrow with a non-family member. I've also seen buyers who have financial support from family members but aren't sure how to structure the transaction due to tax implications. These types of purchases take longer and require advice beyond what a lender can and should discuss with clients from a compliance perspective.
I often see folks give up on buying together because they are not able to get the support they require.
CoBuy solves these problems and it's great to work together with CoBuy to serve these types of buyers.
How CoBuy's Certified Pro Network Works
Q: How would you describe the benefits CoBuy provides to buyers and what it's like to work with CoBuy?
Trevor Reese: CoBuy has been able to assist buyers to tackle the process of buying a home together, step by step. This includes planning, getting on the same page, and navigating the complexities of the transaction. I love the fact that CoBuy helps buyers to set up a framework for co-ownership so that things go smoothly and the individuals involved are protected.
As a CoBuy-certified™ Pro, I work with buyers as part of a deal team of real estate professionals who make up the CoBuy ecosystem. This collaborative model of specialized pros working together is highly efficient and effective. Everybody wins.
Q: What's your favorite thing about working in real estate?
Trevor Reese: I believe that real estate ownership is a key component to financial stability and wealth building. The best part of my job is helping my clients on the road to financial stability. This can mean buying a first home to avoid rent increases or being forced to move, or it can mean buying an investment property or second home.
Q: Why do your clients choose to work with you?
Trevor Reese: I think most of my clients and partners choose to work with me because I solve problems when others have stumbled. I am an expert in my industry, and I am happy to be transparent in how the mortgage process and pricing works and even teach my clients how to shop and compare lenders.