We used Kathy at the suggestion of a co-worker and are SO GLAD we did. We recently purchased our…read more2nd (and hopefully last) home. We used Kathy to sell our existing home and to purchase our new home. The purchase of our new home was a lengthy and incredibly frustrating process (5 counter-offers were exchanged) with some challenging sellers. Kathy did a great job of finding a home that fit our family, and was there for us whenever we needed her, whether it was during the negotiation process, or after the offer was accepted. She was with us every step of the way. She provided insightful advice about staging our home (it sold in 3 days and for more than our asking price). She has great contacts for home inspectors, handymen, etc. We wouldn't want to work with any other realtor.

As first time homebuyers in a seller's market, we hit the jackpot with Kathy Epping. Thorough and…read morewith a good eye for finding "diamonds in the rough," Kathy guided us through the home search and the homebuying process. She is all business and is drawn toward homes in established neighborhoods with charm and details. All around, she cares about her clients and wants to make sure the home they find is a good match for their lifestyles and needs. We highly recommend her!

Wanda has been so incredible and PATIENT while my husband and I searched for our first home…read moretogether. We frequently waffled on what was important to us and thought we may never find what we wanted. She has been extremely helpful with recommending and facilitating mortgage loan officers, building inspectors, electricians, chimney inspectors...and on and on. She blew away all expectations based on previous experiences with other realtors. She is definitely an asset to the Stark Realty Company. I would highly recommend Wanda to both savvy and first time home buyers as she is incredibly familiar with Madison and surrounding areas.

Wanda is a wonderful Realtor, and I would highly recommend her. She is a very caring, professional,…read moreand knowledgeable real estate source. She seeks to have her clients' needs and objectives met to the fullest. There is never any pressure. On at least two occasions, I needed her advise and she came though in a compassionate, timely, and intelligent way. She has provided her expertise and success in sales and purchase for my son and his wife on two occasions, and myself a number of times. Even when we don't have immediate needs, she stays in touch throughout the year. If anyone should have a Realtor need, choose Wanda. In the words of my daughter in law, "She's amazing!"

Things that Darcy Haber and the Solidarity Realty team don't have time to do:…read more 1. Read the laws that govern their business. The Wisconsin administrative code clearly indicates that landlords are responsible for repairing wear and tear and that tenants are responsible for unusual damage caused by tenant abuse. Darcy and the Solidarity team don't know this or choose to ignore it. If after 20 months of using the shower every day the low-quality paint on the ceiling starts to peel a bit, they'll regard that as abuse. That's right: Bathing is abuse. If after 20 months of placing a couch next to a wall there is the slightest little tinge of discoloration on the wall, they'll regard that as abuse. That's right: Sitting is abuse. 2. Hire a competent maintenance staff You won't get a professional. You'll get David, the guy who owns the unit and who wants to save a few bucks. He's pretty good at shuffling around the unit staring shame-faced at the floor as you point out the issues with his "repairs." Actually fixing things? Not so much. 3. Respond to simple maintenance requests. Let's say that they rent you a condo with large windows facing the lake. Now let's say you request that someone wash those windows during the 20 months that you're paying them large sums for this apartment. They will not have someone wash the windows. They will not even respond to your emails. It doesn't matter how many times you contact them. It's not that there isn't a company that cleans windows. There is. An employee of that company will magically appear just as you are moving out. Things Darcy Haber and the Solidarity Realty team DO have time for: 1) Cashing rent checks. They're very good at that! 2) Setting up shell companies. Everyone we dealt with works at Solidarity Realty. They all have Solidarity email addresses. We dropped our checks off at Solidarity's office. But apparently we weren't dealing with Solidarity, but with a company set up by Solidarity's owner for the sole purpose of renting this particular condo. 3) Removing negative reviews Don't ask for competent, timely repairs. Darcy and her team are too busy having accurate reviews taken down.

I had an appointment to view an apartment with Susan on Easter Sunday. I was very excited about the…read moreproperty but unfortunately Susan never showed up, nor answered the phone when I called her, or ever called me back. I never heard from her or anyone else at Solidarity Realty as to what happened. Very disappointing to take time out of my day on a holiday to be ghosted by the realtor.

We looked at a lot of houses before we found the one that worked for us.  Vivienne stood up for us…read morewhen talking to other agents, and even our lender when there were hiccups. In a competitive market, she made the buying process a lot easier for us.

We can't imagine a better experience than the one we had buying a house with Vivienne in 2021. We…read morewere 1st time homebuyers, knew next to nothing about the process, and we were in a bind needing a house quickly as we were expecting our first child. Vivienne really took the time to make sure we felt informed and educated about buying our first home, never made us feel pressured, and still found us an amazing house. As if that weren't enough, she recognized an opportunity to get it for us below list price -- and it WORKED. She is amazing! If you are considering working with another realtor, you are making a mistake!

Alex is an amazing realtor. He's so good that I sent the president of First Weber (who knew my…read morefather) this message. Is Alex Saloutos real? A realtor who thinks about us first, and not him? Let me explain. You already know the first part of this; but the latest chapter is new. We want to buy a lot. Alex spends a lot of time showing us lots and does an electronic mapping thing that works great with my personality. After a long search, we find one we love. It is, I forget maybe $99,000. I suggest an offer around $91,000. Alex builds a spreadsheet of golf course lots in Dane County and notes that this one started on the market 3 years ago at maybe $109K. He thinks it can be had for under $80K. We make an offer below $70K, and settle at $71K and make the purchase. We are ecstatic. Melanie, though, really wants to live IN Madison. After completely designing a house for the lot in SketchUp (OK, I can be psychotically driven); I say, "If that's where you want to live; let's expand/remodel your old house". $300K later it is great. But we still own the lot, which is listed at $79,900 to be virtually the same price as the adjacent lot. Early this week we get an offer of $74K. Alex researches the offer and talks to the seller's realtor. He learns that they want to build a BIG house on a golf course (like the neighbor's house), and need two lots to do that. He learns that they have an accepted offer on the adjacent lot, contingent on closing with our lot. There are only three lots in our subdivision left, and only two adjoining. Alex advises holding on our price, and countering at full price; but offering them a copy of the detailed survey that we paid for ($925), which costs us nothing now. That's gutsy! His best interest would have been served by saying, "take it!" You understand better than anyone that one way to get easy commissions is to get your clients to underprice their homes, or advise them to buy at premium prices. The next day they accepted the full price offer Between the two transactions; Alex took us from a loss of around $20K (plus taxes and transaction fees), to a net profit even after fees and commissions. I can't recommend Alex too much. We will sing his praises to everyone interested in a realtor. I have a vCard for Alex that I send to anyone interested in a realtor. You really can build your business by serving clients' interests, and not going for the quick gains. Jeff Boldt, PE

I greatly enjoyed working with Alex. He takes time to understand what his clients are looking for…read morein their new home, helps to establish realistic expectations and focuses on finding the best fit for his clients, rather than just on completing a transaction. Alex impresses with his knowledge of architectural style, neighborhoods, construction quality and patience for clients who have very particular needs. I recommend Alex to anyone that is looking to buy or sell a home without reservations.

Ellen has been very helpful, responsive, and patient. She is very flexible and wants you to be a…read morehappy client. Thank you for all the hard work that are you doing.

We want to thank you for your help and professional expertise in helping us buy our new home and…read moreselling our family home. We couldn't be happier with our new home purchase and how quickly you sold our house. Your the best. Craig and Cheryl

Asher Masino was our realtor when we sold our Eastside bungalow. Any time we had a question or…read moreconcern she was available for discussion. Months before we listed Asher came by to consult and advise us on projects that needed to be done. She provided an excellent booklet that covered things that should be done before listing and a list of contractors. This helped us find a trustworthy vendor for repairs after hail damage about a month before we planned to list the house which saved us time and stress. Asher was extremely knowledgeable about our part of town and how to market the property. Her recommendations helped us sell the house in less than a week for the price we wanted.

I worked with Asher Masino of Lauer Realty Group for more than five years, both as a buyer's agent…read moreand later to sell my condo in the Willy Street neighborhood of Madison, and she was exceptional every step of the way. Her communication was consistently clear, timely, and reassuring, which made every stage of the process feel manageable. Asher knows the Madison market and its neighborhoods inside and out, and her pricing guidance was always realistic and well‑informed. She also has a deep understanding of older homes and was quick to point out mechanical issues or areas to watch, which I found incredibly valuable. Throughout our time working together, she was unfailingly available, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me make the right decisions. I've already recommended her to three friends, and I can't speak highly enough of her professionalism and expertise. If you're looking for an agent who truly goes above and beyond, Asher is the one to trust.

Laura was wonderful to work with. She was prompt in responding to messages, communicated excellent,…read moreand found us our dream home. She worked well with our lender and seller. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a home.

This house was the first one I had bought and I feel like I hit a home run picking a realtor. Laura…read morereally worked her tail off for me. She kept on me about what I needed to do to buy the home and made it easy for me. She worked very well as a team with my lender, Craig Igl, which I saw as an added value because of their experience working together. I was also very impressed with her knowledge of the construction aspect of the property such septic, well, windows, and HVAC. I could go in for ever on the reasons I would refer Laura.