realtor: I don’t need a Real Estate Agent to sell my home. Do I? - 09/02/10 03:41 PM

 A question often asked by many people who have a plan to move homes.  My very good friend and colleague at Keller Williams in Madison Wi, Jenny Swain reposted an article on 5 reasons you still need a Realtor. 
I thought it a good challenge to come up with 7 of my own reasons to choose a great Realtor. Whether in Madison or anywhere in the US.  Yes I meant a great Realtor! 
So here we are:-
Real Estate Guy’s 5 reasons to choose a great Realtor.
1)     Great Realtors know what a sale looks like. They strive to … (3 comments)

realtor: 3101 Winter Park Place, Madison Wi. Ice Age Falls - 10/10/08 03:46 PM
Real Estate Guy Team is pleased to be selected to represent the sellers in the sale of this wonderful 5 bed, 4 bath home. This sale will likely end up being short.  Priced at $349,900, less than new with a huge finished basement.

 This is a quality subdivision on the south West edge of Madison abutting the famous Ice Age Trail, which runs across Wisconsin.  The home is situated on a large lot with an open backyard on the hill.
 
Enjoy the space and light of the large open living, casual dining nook and luxury kitchen, including stainless appliances.

In addition, … (3 comments)

realtor: Happy Camper!! - 09/16/08 02:46 PM
I had a rough week last week.  1 resurrected offer, 2 buyer offers and a listing offer.  2 listing appointments.
Should be a good week, but I felt like something was not quite right.   
I think it goes back to me focus on lead generation.  I have been calling about 8 hours a week for several weeks and the results can be slow to manifest.  So despite the now success, my lead generation is what I was frustrated with. 
This week, a good start.  Over the weekend, I received calls to list 2 properties from recent p.   Also got an appointment from a web listing inquiry,  … (4 comments)

realtor: 4829 Eldorado Ln, Madison Wi, 53716 - Pending - 04/25/08 03:52 PM
Madison, Wisconsin, Home For sale in a wonderful neighborhood, just blocks to Elvehjem school.

A new front deck above the street is a perfect day to sit and watch the occasional car and the neighbors as you unwind from a busy day. 
   
If you prefer, the fenced real yard is more secluded.  It has a woodland look with many wild and native flowers.  You can also see the size of the home from here.
A custom 4 bed home with formal dining and fireplace.
 
Enjoy the masses of space, new flooring, 3 season porch, the nature lovers … (5 comments)

realtor: Heritage Heights, Madison, Home sold - 02/28/08 01:59 PM
Real Estate Guy Team just sold another home in Heritage Heights, Madison Wi
Zip code 53714
We secured an offer on 606 Merryturn Rd. Madison Wi 53714
Yes it is a good sized home.  But we took the main picture from the back, where the decks look impressive and it looks a bit larger than the front.
  After a year on the market with Century 21 and as an unrepresented seller, the owners chose, Real Estate Guy Team at Keller Williams Realty Madison Crossroads,  Wi.  
We worked with them to optimize the appearance of the home. 
     and of course, we took the best photos and distributed … (1 comments)

realtor: 4538 Sentinel Pass, Madison Wi 53711 - 02/20/08 07:23 PM
A great home in Fitchburg, Nr, Madison Wisconsin. Verona Schools
Great living spaces
 
Great starter home in Verona school district. Good sized bedrooms, gleaming wood floors.
 
 1/2 master bathroom. Enjoy one of 2 fireplaces, one in a newly finished lower level plus room for a 4th bed. Everything is clean, tidy and ready to move in.
  
Good sized kitchen and new patio to deck. Enjoy your privacy on the deck in your landscaped, fenced yard and oversized garage. Warranty included.
We have placed a Range Price of $179,900 to $194,900 Explanation
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Homes … (3 comments)

realtor: Keller Williams bucks the trend - 02/19/08 03:09 AM
In a year that all other major companies went backwards, Keller Williams made significant growth. As reported at the Keller Williams Family Reunion, State of the company speech. Given by Mo Anderson and Mark Willis.
Increase in Market Centers, 648 to 682.
Increase in Agent count 72500 to 74962.
Increase in Gross Commission Income (GCI) up 8.4%.  In a market which was down 20%. This represents a 36% increase in market share.
 
Top 5 companies in terms of growth.
Keller Williams              72,500  to  74,962    + 2433Prudential                    70,450  to  69,900     -500Remax                                    to  115,800   - 3600Century 21                               to  119,900   - 6000Coldwell Banker                        to  116,800   -7000Not bad for a company that … (7 comments)

realtor: It's official, First Official RASCW Green Committee - 02/05/08 03:18 PM
Yes it is official, Times are a changing!
The Realtor Board of South Central Wisconsin, has formally created a "Green committee".  Our first committee will be next week. Details of the group's website and the meeting go here
A group of Green Realtors representing a range of companies, have been meeting for about 6 months, we have canvassed the Board of Realtors, and have worked to have a Green say in how things are run.
This will do a huge amount for the Environmental movement in Madison Wisconsin by promoting associated causes to the greater population and to the Realtor community alike.
Real Estate Guy … (1 comments)

realtor: 5309 Chinook Ln, Cherokee Subdivision, Madison - 02/05/08 03:07 PM
The Real Estate Guy Team in Madison Wisconsin is delighted to present this fine Cherokee home.
Yes, even in this winter wonderland, Cherokee is a pleasure to live in.  At this time of year, neighborhood walks can extend across the lakes and the Cherokee marsh, natural preservation area.   There is also a top class Golf course and club.
Now the highlight of the home is the remodelled designed  custom kitchen by Hensons- (not the muppet man)  It gives a spacious European feel. 

From the kitchen is a deck and if you can stand the cold dash, you can enjoy the hot tub.
  And a … (5 comments)

realtor: 214 Walter St. Madison Wi 53714. Pending 12-10 - 11/16/07 01:56 PM
Madison Wi,  Schenk Neighborhood, a few blocks to the school.  We have had good activity in the first week on market.  for this extremely cute cape cod is just a block from Olbrich Park, Lake Monona and the Monona bike path.  The bike path will take you both to the Madison capital, university and town center, while the other to Monona and the popular round lake circuit.  The home is also close to Woodmans, the east Madison bus transit point, main roads.     Yes this home has been totally fixed up, from the brand new kitchen, complete with new appliances, cabinets,  ceramic … (4 comments)

realtor: 606 Merryturn Rd. Heritage Heights, Madison Wi 53714 - 10/13/07 02:59 PM
Check out this wonderful Heritage Heights home.   Yes it looks small from the front, but it is surprisingly large once you get inside.  
 Hence, I took a picture of the sprawling multi level deck and the back view.  This is a wonderful place to hang out, especially as the home backs onto Green space,  which gives privacy and a feel of being in the trees.   
A screened porch has a large hot tub. , Beautiful ceramic tile and 2 exits to separate patios.
Of course the street view is not too shabby!
Nor the street.  Fully tree lined:
And about the inside, 2300 square feet, plus room … (1 comments)

realtor: 701 Gannon Ave, Sold and Closed - 10/07/07 05:18 PM

This is the buy of the month.  Now we have shiny new floors and a new bathroom. There is masses of space in this bargain priced home. 
For a start, 1260 sq ft of house with 4 bedrooms, and a screened porch, 2 car garage and 2 car carport.  Also there is a secluded patio to the rear. 
Yeah, the spacious kitchen could do with a new floor and countertop, but hey who doesn't want a project, and at this price??  PS if you don't want a project, let us do this work and offer high.   
We have placed a Range Price … (3 comments)

realtor: 6202 Westin, Off the market - 10/07/07 04:51 PM
Another very fine home by the Real Estate Guy.   Located on Madison's South West side, convenient to the whole of the travel to work metro area. 
This 3, almost 4 bedroom trilevel, boasts a huge kitchen dining area with soaring vaulted ceilings.
 
Just 12 years old, and 1800 plus square ft.  You will be able to enjoy city views from the top floor and a deck off the lower level family room.

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Homes Marketed by Real Estate Guy, Madison Wisconsin, http://www.realestateguy.net/ 
Email realestateguy@kw.com   Real Estate Guy is affiliated with Keller Williams Realty, Crossroads
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realtor: 10 Utah Ct, Madison Wi 53704 - 10/07/07 04:34 PM
Priced at just $184,900 as of July 2008, was over 200k
This is a wonderful 4 bedroom ranch home on Madison's north side. 
It is on a quiet cul-de sac with convenient access to schools, north side bus interchange, shopping, and the northside farmers market.  It is also a great commute to the Capitol and university, downtown.
This home is just a delight. It is rare for an owner to really take care of a property as well as Linda has this one for almost 30 years.  The exterior-( roof, siding, driveway and windows)  is virtually new.  .  The living room … (2 comments)

realtor: 614 Merryturn, Madison, Wisconsin, 53714, sold - 08/15/07 12:56 PM
This Dynamic home, Backing to nature conservancy makes full use of it's wonderful natural setting with a super porch, which is heated, insulated and air conditioned for year round use.
 
The private back yard is fenced and beautifully landscaped, with perennials of all kinds.
The home also has loads of updated and special features, including kitchen in not your usual run of the mill Hickory, with matching eat in kitchen and seating window.
 
There are skylights, hard wood floors in the spacious bedrooms, a master bath, and a comfortable family room, with fireplace.
Hurry to see this rare find in one of the most … (3 comments)

realtor: 625 Harmony Hills, Madison Wi 53714, Sold in 30 days - 07/03/07 09:34 AM
On Market with largest company in Madison Wisconsin for 9 months.
Then, Real Estate Guy has offer in 30 days, sold in 6 weeks 
 
Ever Popular Heritage Heights Neighborhood.  Super Landscaped lot and a half.
  This is a proud craftsman's home.  Attention to detail is incredible, as evidenced in the beautiful patterned hardwood floors.  Everything here is newer and updated, from the kitchen, bathrooms to the exterior, roof, siding and windows. 
Include a heated pool which can be used from April to October, and a super deck living area, and you have a fine home. 
 Go here for a Virtual Tour 
We have placed a Range … (7 comments)

realtor: 2619 Van Hise Ave. Madison Wi, 53705, Highlands neighborhood, Sold - 06/28/07 05:18 PM
Splendid Highlands Neighborhood, 3 blocks from West High School.  Offer Accepted 7-26
Here is your chance to acquire a piece of Highlands history with this 90 year old home. 
The beauty of this is that it has been very lightly worn and little changed so there are many wonderful original features.
Wonderful butler swing door, stairs, hardwoods through out. 
      Super tiled bath
 Spacious Bedrooms and a walk up attic for your future plans
 
Oh and an exterior picture!!
We have placed a Range Price of $279,000 to 309,000 Explanation
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Homes Marketed by Real Estate Guy, Madison Wisconsin, … (1 comments)

realtor: 316 West Chestnut, Pardeeville, This home is no longer listed but we still love the photos. - 06/25/07 04:24 PM
Historic Restored home.  Yes this is an absolute delight to show.   This circa 1905 home in Victorian style, is landmark elegible.
Fine woodwork, ornate carvings, inlaid floors, you just don't find these days!!  Look at the woodwork between the living and dining rooms. 
Notice the pocket doors beyond.
Handsome enrtyway  Entry foyer with inlaid woodwork,
A fine living room with curved wall, and built in window seat.
A modern kitchen has been carefully matched to the design.  New cabinets, appliances, countertops, even a new tin ceiling. 
  All this just 40 minutes to Madison, in a small, quiet community of Pardeeville, Wi. 
Check out our free mapping search … (10 comments)

realtor: 10 Birchwood Circle, Madison, Wisconsin, 53704, Sold - 06/14/07 04:05 PM
Ridgewood neighborhood, Madison Home for sale.  Immaculate, bright, cheery, cul-de-sac Ranch,
 Check out Our Virtual Tour
 
The inside greets you with the warmth of a natural gas fire, beautiful wood floors, open vaulted living space, and lots more.  Located on the East side, close to major trafic routes, for shopping-2 minutes, interstate, 5 minutes,   
Loads of space...........................loads of amenities...............large exposed lower level
  
4 bedrooms, 2500 sq ft, Amazing price for a quick sale!!   $229,900-239,900 (Was $259,900) Check out our free mapping search function.
Homes Marketed by Real Estate Guy, Madison Wisconsin, http://www.realestateguy.net/ 
Email realestateguy@kw.com   Real Estate Guy is affiliated with Keller Williams Realty, … (5 comments)

realtor: 1127 Haywood, Madison, Wisconsin 53715- sold in 48 hours!! - 06/13/07 03:58 PM
Vilas Area, Bay Creek Neighborhood, 1 block to the Zoo, Arboretum & St Mary's Hospital. Walk, bike or scoot everywhere.
This delightful bungalow home, has gorgeous hardwood floors, through out,   A wonderful cozy living/dining area
   
Re- modelled kitchen and new appliances!!
   
Add in 2 nice bedrooms, ad large basement rec room, a newer garage, with double wide driveway for extra off street parking, a great deck and a garden.
 
What more could you want for just $179,900-$189,900?
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Homes Marketed by Real Estate Guy, Madison Wisconsin, http://www.realestateguy.net/ 
Email realestateguy@kw.com   Real Estate Guy is affiliated with Keller … (8 comments)

 
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