We put Vivienne through her paces and she was wonderful to work with at every step of the process. She showed us tons of places and NEVER pushed us to make a decision. As first time home-buyers we had a LOT of questions regarding every property we were shown, and she either had the answers, or knew how to get them, quickly. She was able to obtain appointments quickly to accommodate our taxing schedule and was always available when we needed her. She even used Face-time to do a showing for me when I couldn't make it! Vivienne negotiated our demands effectively once an offer was made. She walked us through the complicated purchase process with accuracy and ease. I think it helps that she is well educated, you don't find many REALTORS® with Masters degrees. Moreover, her experience level allowed her to suggest a network of extremely competent mortgage brokers, home inspectors, etc, that lead to an overall effortless closing process. We will definitely be referring our friends and colleagues to her. Sara Perdue, Researcher, University of Wisconsin Jeffrey Mumm, Biotechnical Engineer, Thermo Fisher Scientific read more

My partner and I worked with Vivienne while we sought our first house in a challenging market. We were very new to the buying process and stressed out at various (most) points. Vivienne reassured us that, as she says, "all her clients get houses," she was patient, thorough, and thoughtful as we put in multiple bids and tried to figure out exactly what we were looking for in a home. We found our home in the summer and love it! Vivienne knows her stuff! And she's funny - really funny. Even with all the ups and downs inherent in house hunting, it was a joy working with Vivienne. We were happy to see her whenever she pulled up in her pink car at a showing. We highly recommend Vivienne, whether selling or buying! read more

If you are looking for a Realtor with a sense of humor who makes the process of buying and selling as painless as possible (unless you are into that sort of thing). If you are looking for a Realtor who is knowledgable about the "ins and outs" of buying/selling a home and who knows every neighborhood and community. If you want to get tired of referring a realtor to everyone in search of a realtor. If you want a realtor who will become not just a trusted advisor, but a friend, if you want a realtor who is not like most realtors - who is great at her job - Vivienne is who you are looking for. Rome and Jonas Gonstead Super Awesome, Amazing, Queers read more

I met Vivienne when she was giving a presentation to a PFLAG group.  I knew then she would be the right REALTOR® for us.  My sale was difficult for me - it was a result of a divorce and I did not want to leave my home.  Vivienne took her time with me, and let me cry on her shoulder more than once.  In the end, she got me more than asking price for my house, and I was thrilled!  When it came to buying our new home, Vivienne was great about finding the home that fit our budget, and would be everything we need.  She has even helped us with questions long after our sale - she isn't around just for a transaction.  You really should work with her! read more

When she says she is not like other REALTORS®, she means it - in the best possible way. We found Vivienne on Reddit - of all places - where she gave us helpful advice for folks moving to Madison, even though we were going to be renting and she had nothing to gain from it. When our rental turned out to be a nightmare - we turned to Vivienne. She showed us SO MANY PLACES we got sick of looking. We were pretty sure she had given up on us. When we finally found the one we wanted she got it for us with no-muss-no-fuss. She has since become a good friend, and if we ever sell our place - it will be with her - she is our realtor for life. read more

We knew almost no one in the area when we moved to Madison from out of state. I discovered Vivienne on Yelp very early in our move process. She really went above and beyond for us. I appreciated her balance of being lighthearted and laid-back while staying on top of things and paying attention to detail. This rare combination, plus her knowledge of the area & negotiation skills are what make her special. She's a really genuine person & very honest about what working with her will be like. She has continued to be a friend and a resource. I highly recommend her! read more

Vivienne's name came highly recommended from an acquaintance of ours. We had some unique needs for our home and Vivienne did an amazing job finding places that fit the bill. She listened to us every step of the way and made us feel like kindred spirits rather than difficult clients. She made a very frightening process seem safe and easy and she knew exactly what to do and when - often providing us with information before we even knew we needed it. We cannot recommend her highly enough! Kevin and Courtney Konieczko Former (and future) clients read more

Friends recommended Vivienne to me, and after speaking to multiple realtors, I'm SO GLAD I chose her! I had a tight budget and a difficult set of needs. She was able to see me through a complicated process, support me when I needed it, and gave great advice. In the end I bought a delightfully quirky home that I love to death!! And, as a bonus, it's in a sweet neighborhood I didn't originally think I would be able to afford. I am thrilled! I can't recommend Vivienne enough! -- DJ Boyfrrriend read more

We were moving from out of the area, and Vivienne was great about understanding our needs and showing us homes when we were in town. She was also great at coordinating with the REALTOR® selling our home on the other end. We had never gone through this before and she made our transaction as smooth as possible. Her knowledge of the local market, negotiating skill, and speedy responses (at all times of night and day) each step of the way were key to a very successful home buying experience. read more

As a first-time home buyer, i naturally had a lot of anxieties going into the entire home buying process. Not only did Vivienne go above and beyond to answer any questions I had, she gave amazing recommendations for industry professionals. I felt like I could trust that Vivienne always had my best interest in mind and wouldn't let me settle for a place that I didn't love. I could not have asked for a smoother and transparent process. read more

Hiring Vivienne to help me buy my condo was one of the best decisions I have made. I did not want to spend a lot of time online looking at options. I told Vivienne what I was looking for and then just showed up for showings. She listened to me and when I decided to buy she negotiated the sweetest deal I can imagine. I'm your typical conflict averse midwesterner, but she went to bat for me and got me a great deal! read more

When Vivienne says she is a "Negotiation Ninja," she is not kidding. When I was looking for my home, in a sellers market, on a tight budget, she got me a delightful home for less than the seller had paid for it years ago. She is incredible! My sister plans to use her when she is ready to buy a place. Vivienne is not only a great REALTOR®, but became a good friend. Sandy Eklof, Former Client, BS, CVT read more

I met Vivienne at an open house - and what impressed me most about her (Other than that we had both lived in the same small California town) is how quickly and professionally she followed up. She understood my needs and didn't pressure me to buy the biggest or most expensive houses we saw (or the ones she had listed). She helped me buy the house I wanted and helped me get the best deal possible. read more

Things went sideways at the end of our purchase - and Vivienne was right there to make sure that it was taken care of and made right.  we didn't look at a thousand properties with her, but we saw enough unusual homes to put her through her paces.  She knows what she is doing, and she is a bulldog for her clients, though she would rather we say she is a barra-barra-barracuuuuuuuuda. read more

When I began in this crazy business of Real Estate, Vivienne exemplified grace, professionalism and level of care and concern for her client, that I strive to achieve. As an agent, I would choose Vivienne as my listing and/or buyers agent. She knows the quirky pockets within the Madison/Dane County market and how they sell. You can entrust your financial commitment to Vivienne! read more