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

I would not recommend Mr. Mike Culat as an agent. When I asked…read morea question to the property that he is listing, instead of responding with an answer it was a response of, "In 25 years I have never had that question asked." (The question asked was regarding a rental property and if the landlord owned the home outright or had a mortgage on the property) With every rental there is a risk of a landlord defaulting on a mortgage, (which happens often). This is such a problem that most websites for rentals list warnings of avoiding rental scams. Mr. Culat than was offended that I asked that question and when it was stated to him on the phone that I would seek out other realtors his comment again was very rude, he said, "I don't want to work with you." He then hung up the phone. This guy is the President of the Lakes Area Realty Board, and thinks he can treat people who ask an intelligent question with complete disrespect. Mr. Culat, your not invisible from being accountable with your rude actions to customers inquiring about your listings. Mr. Culat even left a voicemail after he hung up that was very sarcastic and rude after I said I would inform the realty board of his lack of professional behavior. He arrogantly said on the voice mail that he is the "President of the Lakes Area Realty Board". Mr. Culat people can ask any question they want about a listing and your job is to answer the question without giving attitude and being an arrogant individual. Be careful of this Real Estate Agent, he is all about himself and has major attitude problems!!

Mike and Jan really do go to work for you whether you are buying or selling! They really take time…read moreto make sure you understand everything and are comfortable with the process. I strongly recommend them!

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.

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.

I didn't want to pay a commission and attempted to sell on my own. It never got anywhere. I finally…read morestumbled upon this service and it was so easy and saved us so much money and time.

From the owner: Gates & Gables with a Choice provides Flat Fee MLS Listing Services for homeowners and FSBO sellers…read morein Illinois and Wisconsin. Our service allows home sellers to list their property on the MLS for a low, one-time fee, avoiding high commission costs. We offer a streamlined, cost-effective way to get homes listed on major real estate platforms while allowing sellers to manage their own transactions. We serve Illinois and Wisconsin, providing a professional, affordable home-selling option for those who want to maximize exposure without traditional agent commissions.

I have been working with Jim for almost a month now and it is an absolute pleasure to work with…read morehim. One of the most hard working people I have ever met. Jim is focused on honesty, integrity, the needs of his clients, and is always available when I need it. Thank you Jim for all your help!

The Star Home Team is phenomenal! Over the years, I've…read more experienced many moves with my job. By far, the Starwalt team is the best real estate agency I've worked with. With this last move, we relocated out of town and wasn't in IL to do various activities to facilitate selling of the home. With that, the Starwalt team stepped in on numerous occasions to ensure everything was done to facilitate a smooth sell process. From the beginning of the process to the end, they were attentive, prompt and customer focused. If you are in the market for a realtor, give Jim or Susan Starwalt a call. They'll take care of your needs. You will not be disappointed.