Getting started in Woodland / West side of Sacramento, CA

[Austin De Witt]

Hey all! 

1. I was driving in Woodland, CA trying to find some vacant/rundown homes and as I was driving ended up calling one of the real estate agents (Golden State Realty Group) on a home for sale to just start getting acquainted with things. Long story short I'm now in the middle of getting pre-qualified with Guild Mortgage Company, specifically wiht Monty (unsure of last name). 

Question is - does anyone have some strong opinions of either company from working with them in the past? Looking to buy first property in the next 6 months and not super familiar with local companies.

Thank you!