I recently sold my house through Restaino. Randy Tewes was the realtor. It was the worse…read moreexperience that I have ever had. He basically put the sign in front of the house. He never returned calls and never negotiated a better price or terms for us. It actually appeared as if he was working for the buyer and not us. The house sold because we stayed home for the showing that other agents brought in and we explained about the house. If your looking for an agent that will work for you DO NOT use Randy Tewes. Thank you Toni Davis

From the owner: Real Estate. We are here to help you through the entire process - from marketing your home and…read morefinding a quality buyer, to the final steps of closing. Our relocation team is delighted to help you get acquainted to the Madison area.

They will send out passive aggressive emails, they strictly control what you're allowed to have on…read moreyour porch/balcony, and they will not treat you with respect. They value the time and money of potential residents much higher than that of current residents no matter how long you've lived there. I was walked in on while asleep and half clothed by maintenance men not once but TWICE without them knocking. This is about as close as you can get to being in an HOA without ever having signed up to be in one. They are strict and often passive aggressive including but not limited to threatening to drain the pools if residents can not "cooperate" with their rules. Children are not allowed in pool areas even with adults. I also frequently had to keep my thermostat around 75 degrees to keep my apartment above a hoodie temp. due to poor insulation. Beware.

If you care about your money, mental health, and being respected, don't live here…read more Not only did I not get my security and pet deposits back, they CHARGED me a near ADDITIONAL $2,000 for repairs that sure as hell did not equate to A SECURITY DEPOSIT + A PET DEPOSIT + $2,000 DURING COVID. I didn't leave the place in perfect shape but as someone with family in construction and renovation I guarantee you it was NOT worth that much. What the hell is the point of a deposit at that point? Sure it has a lot of nice reviews but interesting that they're all from 8 years ago, around the time the place was nearly done being built. Likely a promotion ran where they gave some perk to people leaving nice reviews. They're nice at first but the moment you're in there it literally feels like you cannot LIVE there. You have passive aggressive management sending rude letters and emails- to the point now where any notice from a landlord sends my anxiety up the roof, even to this day when I live in a HOUSE now. Management, don't even bother responding to this because I'm not reading your responses. I don't trust you enough to give you my real name, because knowing you, you'd be awful. At this point, I don't trust you to actually be genuine in anything you say. Everything is a nice platitude to get the next lease in your roster so you can rip someone else off.

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!

Completely ripped off the agriculture non-profit I work for. Took a large deposit, stalled us for…read moreweeks, then months, then closed up shop with no notice. We had to get the police and lawers involved just to get a response. This man is a thief.

I called the phone numbers listed. The 800 number is nolonger in use. The 608 number said that the…read moremessage was not setup yet. When I arrived there the door was locked. The banner on the building looked faded. If they are in business they need to get their stuff together.

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.

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!

I found Roost because of their blog, an entry discussing ADUs. I was glad I did. Alise and her team…read morereally stuck with us through our long house hunt. We saw over 30 homes and she was consistently professional and timely. We had a few situations where the sellers didnt have their paperwork or details in order and Alise stepped in to ensure we had clear answers. Alise has a full team behind her but was our primary realtor. She has a background in remodeling and rehab, great taste, and a priceless ability to ask good and hard questions. I would reccomend them!

From the owner: Roost Realty is a small real estate team within the Realty Executives Cooper Spransy brokerage. We…read morestrive to stay ahead of the curve & we pride ourselves on providing top notch, customized offerings to each & every client. You won't find a "one size fits all" approach when you hire Roost.

I've been to a couple of sales run by tallulah & Stella's and they run a great program. They have a…read moresign up sheet used to ensure the estate isn't overwhelmed by people or long lines when they open. My wife loves going to any sale they run. They are professional and courteous. I don't know how it could be better.

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.

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.