Michelle was everything we wanted in a real estate agent. We invited her to our home 2 years ago to…read moregive us an estimate of the worth. We just were not quite ready to sell our home of 33 years. So when we were ready,Michelle is who we called. She was with us every step of the way. She understood our needs and made sure we understood the process of selling our home and finding us the perfect home for downsizing. Linda Kangas, the ReMax office assistant, was so helpful and always available for our many questions We recommend Michelle Volkmar and her ReMax office for all your real estate needs.

Michelle, Kory and Linda are a great team. We have known Michelle for over 15 years and have done…read moreseveral home sales and purchases with her! They have all been handled professionally, kindly and in a timely manner. We will continue to use her team for all our real estate needs. Thank.you!!

The Becker Group sold my house very quickly and were a pleasure to work with!read more

From the owner: Waterfront Properties, Listing Specialist, First-time Home Buyers, Relocation, Luxury Homes,…read moreCertified Staging Consultant

My husband and I just bought a house from a man who used Lisa as his agent. It was supposedly in…read more"move in" condition when we placed the bid on it, according to Ms. Howe's own words in the listing. When we got the inspection report, it showed about 2 dozen things that he listed as being in "poor" condition. We asked Mr. Zechariah Knottnerus, the owner, through his agent Lisa Howe from Remax, to fix the things which were glaringly wrong. My husband and I, and Mr. Knottnerus and his agent literally battled back and forth for 3 and a half weeks with amendment after amendment, trying to get some semblance of things fixed or replaced. They refused to fix the roof on the garage, which will most likely cave in this winter with a heavy snowfall. They wouldn't fix or give us a new garage door or opener because, even though it is out of code now, it is not illegal. They supposedly fixed the gutters, but one of the gutters has already fallen off, because the bricks they used to hold it in place fell. They refused to replace or fix gas leaks on the water heater or the range (in which the range doesn't have the leak, but the valve itself). There is an illegal connection on the dryer, which needs to be repaired. In fact, as of the time I am typing this (July 30, 2018), we have had our gas shut off for 5 DAYS because the gas company was called and found 3 major leaks (which Mr. Nottenerus "conveniently" had gas turned off to the house during the inspection, hence the reason our inspector didn't catch the leaks). We got them repaired on July 31, 2018, ON OUR DIME, because he wouldn't fix them like he should have. The bathroom tub was "painted" with the special tub paint to make it look white again, but it is already flaking off. A couple of sections of the tub were missed altogether. The shower doors were installed backwards and in addition, they were installed so tight, I can barely get them open to take a shower. The fridge doors were installed with right-hinged hinges, when they should be left-hinged. The stove he gave us was very old but fortunately, we got one donated to us which is in much better shape. The washer/dryer combo he supplied to us doesn't work at all, so that will need to be replaced. We got a new AC unit, but only because we agreed to "up the price" of the house to cover about half the cost for the AC unit (the original was in really bad shape and it was from 1989). Then when we complained about things still not being fixed (per a second inspection by the same inspector), they threatened to take away our earnest money and be done with the deal, if we reneged on the contract. As far as I am concerned, the contract was made under "questionable pretenses" by the owner/ seller and Ms. Howe. But we bought anyway and now we are stuck with a fixer-upper that we never intended to buy at my husband's and my age. I am a teacher on a teacher's salary and the only breadwinner because of medical issues with my husband. So, we were stuck buying a house which cost us more than what it is worth because it was all we could afford. We didn't expect a perfect house, but we did expect to have these very badly needed repairs to be repaired. So, I write this review in hopes of helping other buyers to beware of Lisa Howe from Remax and also Mr. Zechariah Knottnerus. They both work in tandem with each other apparently (from the bit of research I did online). If you work with them, just do your due diligence in researching EVERYTHING before you buy OR make sure you have enough money to buy a really decent house because according to Ms. Howe, we couldn't expect to get a great house, especially for that purchase price (her exact words from an email sent: ..."they are expecting a house completely free of any problems which does not exist especially in this price range."). I would never get involved with a "house flipper for a living" contractor ever again and a real estate agent which continues to back up a seller such as this.

Melissa is an outstanding real estate agent. She was extremely professional and went the extra…read moremile to help my daughter and I find the perfect home for ourselves. I would highly recommend her whether you are looking to buy or sell a home. She is honest and conducts business with the utmost integrity. You will be in good hands with Melissa!

Melissa is the PRO that you're looking for whether you're buying or selling. She is very diligent…read moreand has great communication skills. She sold our home in McHenry in a matter of days and kept us informed every step of the way. You won't find a better realtor in the McHenry County area!

I've been working with Jane Ehlert for several years now, and she continues to exceed my…read moreexpectations every time. Most recently, she helped me secure amazing new tenants in just one weekend! Jane provided great recommendations on what to fix and update to get faster results, and she was right on point. She's incredibly professional, responsive, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I trust her judgment completely and truly appreciate her dedication. If you're looking for someone who knows the market and gets results quickly, Jane is the one!

Jane and her team are what you want when you are buying or selling a home. They make the whole…read moreprocess, which is usually really stressful, feel totally easy and calm. From the very first phone call, they treat you like you are their only client. Their communication is outstanding; they promptly respond to texts and calls, explaining complex paperwork in clear terms so you comprehend what you are signing. Working with them feels less like a transaction and more like getting help from a super-smart friend. Their service exemplifies what it means to be 5-star.

The Bessette Team has been fantastic with every transaction we have done together. They are…read moreprompt, courteous and professional in every manner. I have used them for purchasing and selling my own homes and have referred them to many others. I would highly recommend this team!

From the owner: Your source for real estate information on buying and selling real estate property and more!…read more At GeorgeBessette.com you can find information on local schools, weather, local information, links and other local resources for the Lake Co. and Kenosha Co. area and its surrounding communities. George Bessette of REMAX Advantage can assist you with a variety of real estate services, such as assisting buyers to find their next real estate property or home, and assisting sellers in selling their home or real estate property and getting the most for their real estate property. Are you looking to buy Lake Co. or Kenosha Co. real estate? Are you looking for something particular? Please let us assist you find your next Wisconsin or Illinois home by completing our VIP Home Request form. We will send you listings that match your criteria as soon as we get them. Are you selling real estate in Lake Co. or Kenosha Co.]? Need to know how much your home or real estate property is worth? Feel free to request a FREE Home Value Request. Tell us a little about your Wisconsin or Illinois home or real estate property and we will let you know how much you can expect to earn from your property. Buying or selling your next home or real estate property can be the single the most important transaction in your life, therefore it is important you work with someone who has

Jamie and team are fantastic! Responsive, knowledgeable, experienced, and always willing to go the…read moreextra mile. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a good realtor.

Jamie is one in a million. Knowledgeable, caring, responsive, trustworthy, highly responsible and…read moreshe knows her stuff. She doesn't just sell homes, she takes care of people. Highly recommend!

Larry and Maureen, Marge and his incredible team made it easy for us to sell our home at the price…read morewe needed. The outstanding customer service with many calls and texts were always answered within a few minutes, same day, no matter if it was 7am or 12 midnite with a question or concern. Would definitely contact again in few years when getting ready to move south for retirement. A pleasure to work with. Definitely recommend Thank you. Linda and Bob Yeazel

From the owner: With his past real estate knowledge and expertise, Larry Desmond continues to assist his clients by…read morefacilitating a successful home selling and buying experience. Many of Larry's clients are referrals from past satisfied clients, who are pleased with his real estate services. His services include: Home buying Home selling Consultations Referrals to reputable mortgage lenders Up-to-date online listings Whether you need to sell or buy real estate, Larry Desmond has a long list of certifications earned from the hard work and service he has provided for over 35 years as one of the area's top real estate agents. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Larry. Call Larry Desmond today for a free home valuation!