If you're looking for an honest caring real estate team in the Madison area the Buell Group is the…read moreticket! From the initial prep and listing of our house for sale, to closing with Preferred Title, the people involved have been amazing. Brandon and team were responsive throughout, offered educational guidance every step of the way, helped us through some unexpected hurdles. He also provided solid referrals; from handymen and garage door specialists to title companies, the Buell Group partners with the best.

Brandon and his team were great to work with! Brandon responded immediately to all of our questions…read moreand when he wasn't immediately available, he made sure his teammate, Amanda, got back to us with answers to our questions. We felt Brandon was extremely knowledgeable of the market but as an added bonus, he is also very knowledgeable about construction in general and was able to point out flaws or positive attributes of each house we toured. Brandon was our advocate throughout the entire process and made sure we got the best price and timely responses from the sellers. Before closing, Brandon's team contacted our mortgage lender directly to handle details and they followed up with us to make sure we had everything ready and were prepared! On closing day, Brandon came to the closing with us and explained anything that we didn't understand in the sea of paperwork presented to us. We highly recommend the Brandon Buell and The Buell Group! They were fantastic to work with!

This company is also known as Milwaukee Flat Fee homes, which is who we listed our Shorewood…read moreProperty with...If I could select 0 stars I would. Paul Stevens is one of the most arrogant, unprofessional people to do business with. Clearly, I see from the other reviews here, that we are not alone in our assessment as this is his typical pattern of behavior. We listed our duplex (investment property) with Milwaukee Flat Fee Homes in February 2019, right before the pandemic hit. We paid the flat fee to have our property listed on MLS for a year. We don't NEED to sell this property, but it seemed like a great time to sell at the time. Right after listing, Covid-19 hit the US and greatly impacted our ability to show our property to both prospective buyers and prospective new tenants. We received an offer to purchase in April for $50,000 under asking and told them we were not interested. Paul didn't like that. He wants his sellers to accept the first offer that comes their way so he can do as little work as possible. We received another offer for our property in late June, had minimal back and forth negotiations and ultimately we decided not to accept the buyer's offer. A few days later we received an email from Paul accusing us of lying on our condition report and stating that he was breaking our contract and taking our home off of MLS. We then provided proof that there were no "lies" on our condition report and Paul ignored all of our calls and emails related to the "misunderstanding." When he finally responded, he stated, "Our listing fee is non-refundable. Either party may cancel at any time for any reason. This is my last communication on this matter." In other words, Paul Stevens believes that when you pay him up front to list your property for 12 months, he can cancel your listing at anytime if he chooses simply because you didn't accept an offer that he wants you to take.

Buyer beware. Just understand that this service is very basic...so much so that I didn't hear from…read moreANYONE at MFF even though I literally begged for a call back. I had received an offer but only knew that because the buyers agent texted me. I could not get a return call, or email from MFF for 2 days. I interpreted the lack of interest in my property as an indication that their customer service is sub par. Finally, just wanted to share that MFF sent a representative to the closing today who showed up with her boobs hanging out of a shirt that looked like it came from a Victorian Secrets catalog. This was shocking and so unprofessional. Really?

I lived in the Post Apartments. I lived there over 2 years and really enjoyed it for the proximity…read moreto downtown and the bike path. The interior was very well done and the building maintained well. But sadly, the complex was marketed as "non-smoking" which was a big reason why I signed the lease. However I quickly learned after moving in that it was far from it with tenants smoking marijuana in their units and the smell permeating into the hallway and in some cases into my unit. When management was alerted there was little action besides one email to all the tenants which did nothing to stop it. One sign on the bulletin board which lasted less than a month. I think they could have and should have done more which is why I ultimately decided to leave the apartment before the end of my lease term. My health was suffering from the constant stench. Otherwise, it's a great property and if you don't have an aversion to smokers, I recommend it.

Avante Properties plays hard ball with their best tenants. Here's what happened to us…read more.. We have an apartment at the Arlo in Fitchburg and have been excellent tenants since June 2024 when the building opened. Avante recently notified us that the lease for our second stall in the parking garage has been terminated and we have six days to vacate it. There was no explanation or apology. #1: In the luxury rental business, it's not a good idea to treat good renters poorly, especially your top tenants. Poor reviews and word of mouth will expose you in a big way. #2: Avante has been allowing tenants to move into the garage as late as November-January, just in time for bad winter weather. We've been paying for the second stall since last June so we would have it for the winter months. When we asked Avante for a credit for the past seven months, they referenced legalese from the parking rental agreement, and threatened to tow our car if the stall was not vacated by the deadline. Avante's communication has been disappointing and shocking. #3: During the fall, Avante raffled off 2 free parking stalls to Arlo residents who wrote Google reviews. So they are willing to give away free stalls, but then kick out their paying customers? Huh? Complaining about a valid issue and requesting reimbursement for what we consider fraudulent behavior on their part has ultimately resulted in them threatening not to renew our 12-month apartment lease this spring. Wow is all I can say. A property manager can make or break your apartment rental experience. If I had to do it all over again, I would not rent from Avante Properties. I would look elsewhere.

Jolenta goes above and beyond as a real estate agent. Having worked with a few agents over the…read moreyears, what stands out most is how much she looks out for your best interests as a buyer. There's never any pressure to rush into a decision--in fact, she often spends more time thoughtfully explaining why a house isn't the right fit than pushing you toward a quick close. That's because she's more than just an agent: she becomes a trusted neighbor, confidante, and thought partner. Jolenta listens closely, prioritizes your wants and needs, and helps you make sense of what's realistic in the market. We'd 100% work with her again.

Jolenta was so great to work with! We were very glad to have her on our side throughout the process…read moreof buying and selling our homes -- the process with her was smooth. She was always responsive, professional, and an excellent communicator with strong negotiation skills. Her connections and insights on both the financial and repairs side were incredibly helpful. We highly recommend Jolenta to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. So much fun to work with!

We discovered Tallulah & Stella some years ago when they were running an estate sale near our…read moreneighborhood. It was the second day, which typically means most things are half off. We went in without expectations--and we found a solid cherry dining room table with six matching chairs. The table was in mint condition and had two leaves. For $150, we had a new table--and we still have it and love it as much as when we bought it. That was eight years ago, and since then, we've found beautiful (and some times antique) furniture that was super affordable. I have since joined their website so I get email alerts to let me know when they've got a sale. Besides finding amazing furniture and other home goods as well as designer clothing, the way that they curate the merchandise makes sorting not only easy, but it is organized and respectful of the person/people who owned it previously, who I surmised have passed away. I've been to other estate sales in Madison, and items are thrown higgledy-piggledy, but the Amys and their team treat everything and everyone with respect.

If you want a flea-market style rummage where nothing is priced and you have to negotiate at the…read moresales table, this company is not for you. If you want a pleasant, organized, fair and junk-free experience, give Tellulah and Stella a try! Amy is a no-nonsense business owner who does the hard work of giving shoppers fair prices while trying to earn value for the sellers. I've been to 30+ of her sales and have never seen her or her staff be rude to anyone. In fact, I really enjoy chatting with Jo, Joan, Ann and Amy. There are plenty of estate sale companies to choose from and T&S sales are always at the top of my list. Attend enough and you'll start to befriend other regulars - and if the sales were as bad as one reviewer says they are, there wouldn't be regulars! Speaking of other reviewers, I always look at their other reviews. If no business gets over one star in their book, I take their opinion with a grain of salt. These sales are open to the public so you can always pop in and see if it's your style. Personally I enjoy how the items are organized, displayed and priced. Also, as another reviewer noted, there are plenty of photos and the items are typically in the same spot as in the photos, which makes finding your treasures easier on the day of the sale. See for yourself as there's a sale almost every weekend.

Cathy helped me find my first house. She made the stressful search fun and easy! She was patient…read more(I'm very picky and dragged her out through a hundred homes), prompt in communication and scheduling showings, supportive, and helpful. I really cannot recommend her highly enough!

I have purchased and sold 3 homes using the Hannes Team and they are nothing less than…read moreextraordinary. Cathy knows absolutely everything about the real estate market and is truly your best advocate. When buying, she was quick to point out the cons, not just the pros of each home, to make you the most informed buyer possible. When selling, Cathy and her husband Tom go the extra mile to develop gorgeous photos and even videos to really make your home shine. Then they market, market, market through all the most common channels with great success. My last home sold in only a couple months, even during the down market. I can't recommend them highly enough. Call them today.

My husband and I recently sold our home in Madison and we chose to work with Josh because we had…read morebeen receiving his newsletters over the years about the state of the market in our area. We could not have been more pleased with the outcome. Josh and his coordinator Julie took amazing care of us--making the selling process a lot less stressful and helping us secure a solid offer on our home. Anyone looking to sell a home in the Monona area would be well-advised to get in touch with Josh.

I was set up with Cortney, Josh's "team", to help me write an offer on a listing of his that was…read moresitting on the market for 40+ days. Cortney treated me as if I wasn't serious, made a contract exclusively for the 1 listing, and when the seller denied my offer, I never heard anything from Cortney or Lavik team. Ghosted. As a potential customer, this is some of the rudest most unprofessional service I've experienced. Don't waste your time at on Lavik or Cortney, they will act as if your a dime a dozen.

I cannot praise Progressive Property Management (PPM) enough! We initially signed a rental…read moreagreement with PPM for a single year but have since renewed twice because we have been so happy with the company. Beth and Peggy are personable and professional and a true joy to work with; it's clear that they care about their tennants and strive hard to meet their needs. Since moving into the property (an older home), several minor issues have arisen (e.g., a toilet leak, a problem with the fridge, a tap leak), and each time, PPM has quickly and efficiently resolved the problem, even when the issue came up late at night. This is in stark contrast to other property management companies that we have rented from in the past, where we were often forced to live with the issue for weeks or even months. We could not be happier with PPM!

This is my second year renting from J Michael and I have had no issues with them. I transferred…read moreapartments last year and got my full security deposit back. They drop off little snack bags to tenants every once in a while, which is nice.

Poor, cheap management, will ABSOLUTELY charge for unnecessary things on the security deposit. If…read moreyou rent from them your security deposit will not be returned fully, despite a spotless/perfect condition apartment or house. You will also be charged painting and carpet fees (both of which were never disclosed)

The owner is a very kind, knowlegeable person. Clearly a very well ran organization.read more

From the owner: Burse Surveying and Engineering, Inc. provides civil engineering and land surveying services to the…read moreMadison, WI area.