Denise is hands down the best realtor I've experienced. There were some very sticky issues with…read morethe property I was selling and she knew exactly what to do. Including the fact that I was living 850 miles away and trying to sell a property. She handled everything extremely well. She sold my property in less than 2 weeks. She knows everything about property selling and law. She knew exactly how to stage my house giving it that homey feeling. I would have been lost with out her being my realtor. I was so comfortable placing my home in her hands. I very strongly recommend her as a very competent realtor.

Denise genuinely cares about her craft- I believe that is what makes her so great…read more She's detail oriented, technically savvy, and the effort she put into researching homes ensured every decision we made was an informed one. Our purchase was a complicated one done from overseas, and Denise was the one reliable element of the whole process. To say that she effectively advocated for us would be an understatement. She was stellar from start to finish.

Two Thumbs Up This was my second time working hiring Ron…read moreand Chassy to be my REALTORS. I highly recommend them because of their dedication, expertise and friendly approach which made my home buying experience enjoyable. They both have excellent knowledge of the local market. They provided me with valuable insights and advice that helped me make informed decisions about my home purchase. I highly recommend them to anyone searching for a home to buy or sell! They are REALTORS and also own their own local Brokerage Better Way Realty!

I purchased a home from Randy Dostal in 2008 and was pleased. When I decided to have him build me…read moreanother home I expected to be pleased. I have turned out to be VERY displeased. It was all going okay until after the build was completed and I closed on the loan. THEN, I found out there were multiple bills that were never sent to me after OVER 90 days later! Needless to say this put me in a very bad position. The contractors still have to be paid but the loan is closed. I got confirmation in writing that there were no more bills at completion and prior to closing on the loan. He misinformed me and one of the bills he NEVER sent to me, I had to get it from the contractor... After all this happened Randy Dostal refused to take responsibility for the mistakes or give any type of refund for the fee paid for building the house. Randy Dostal flat out made mistakes and does not care about correcting them. BEWARE: If you are looking to use Thomas Dostal Developers to build anything this could happen to you! Mistakes were made and there is no regard for correcting them or for the satisfaction of the client! It has been very disappointing! this whole thing put me in a really bad situation! I would recommend ANY other builders over Thomas Dostal Developers.

I feel sorry for the young man who wrote a negative review on Thomas Dostal Developers. He was…read moresaved over $8000 plus dollars on a home NO ONE wanted to build for him. We built per spec, on time, and UNDER budget. All problems were addressed and fixed. One bill came in late. The owner had an accounting of the outstanding bills at the time. The owner wished to close early to get a spectacular rate (another savings for the next 30 years), we made the timeline. By this time I should tell you the general contractor was the OWNER. It is his responsibility to know the whole project. Thomas Dostal Developers was a CONSULTANT. We were trying a new concept and, as we thought, home owners want the savings but not the responsibility of building the home. He dumped on us! We picked up the pieces and finished the house. He is complaining on one late bill for $500. So sad. If this is what a person wants, is to get a great home for a great price .....call us. There is no "beware". I have never walked away from a problem. Some people want to get something for nothing-so sad. Randy

I've had multiple interactions with many of the Skogman realtors for over 20 years and have found…read morethem to be professional and attentive. In the Iowa City area, there's a certain expectation of excellence that has been established among realtors. It's an interesting industry that fosters cooperation among agents to better serve the community. The initial training required of realtors along with the continuing education helps keep them informed and equipped to better serve sellers and buyers.

The agent from this company only occasionally returned phone calls, none sooner than 3 days after…read morethe initial call, & then only when she wanted something from me. I often waited over a week for her to return calls. When I asked her why she had not returned my calls sooner, instead of apologizing for having dropped the ball & promising to do better in the future, she gave me a number of excuses, but no apology. Also, she did not respond to text messages in a timely manner, & did not take any steps to resolve issues I had with the property such as missing keys, incorrect garage door codes, & lack of manuals for the thermostat & appliances. When I asked her about them, she said that it was easy to download them from the internet, & I should do that. If it was so simple, why didn't she download them herself & leave them with the property? I find it difficult to believe that a big real estate office would not have both internet access & a printer.

I have had nothing but outstanding service in my dealings with Amy. She is a truly caring…read moreprofessional that puts her clients best interests above all else. It is so refreshing to deal with someone that not only has this care factor, but also the knowledge and experience to get it done and done right. Whether you are a first time home buyer or an experienced home owner, Amy is your gal! I highly recommend her to anyone needing the services of a realtor.

Excellent support during the start of a challenging market with a high-end home. Selling a higher…read morepriced home is always a challenge as a result of limited number of buyers, but the Votro Group got the job done. This is the second time I have worked with Wendy and I recommend her and the Group. Emmaleigh was outstanding supporting Wendy and supporting the sale of my home. The group was very professional and cut thru all the noise and details.

The best in the business! Jeremy and his team went above and beyond to make sure our buying…read moreexperience was a success. We love our new home!

The quality of service you receive when you choose to work with the JTRE team is unmatched! They…read moremake your home buying experience fun and bring a wealth of knowledge to the table.

Luxe Interiors has been on my radar since it moved to the Northside. I am one of those…read more'I-watch-HGTV-so-I'm-basically-a-professional' types. Logically, I wanted to confer with like minds. I stopped in one downtown district shop crawl and was instantly greeted by the shop owner, Jan. What a wonderful lady! I loved the shop. A couple Iowa-centric items, lots of beautiful decor, paintings, furniture-- all carefully curated. I begrudgingly left that night empty handed. (A lot of the items on my radar were not surprisingly pricey. I unfortunately tend to have expensive taste. And this shop definitely has some higher end items.) Then, last week, I realized they sell items ONLINE with free contactless local delivery. *Happy Dance* I'm not sure if you've perused the Northside? But currently an entire street is closed to outside dining which is amazing, but does the parking situation no favors. ANYWAYS. The online shop was filled with candles, tea towels, furniture, pillows, vases, rugs, artwork... the whole gambit. I found an amazing photo of the pedestrian mall in the rain. I couldn't resist. My treasure was well priced. Jan emailed me personally that night to set up next day delivery. I found my package neatly put between my doors, packed with care. The cherry on top was a handwritten note from the shop owner. The picture is perfection. I haven't used Luxe for interior design purposes. (And due to my frequent HGTV watching and inherent designing expertise, let's face it. I probably won't anytime soon. ;)) But Jan is fabulous, the shop has tons of flair. A great addition to downtown! Stop by virtually or IRL.

Fraud is a word I would use to describe how this business is run. We engaged with the owner in…read moreApril, placed an order on July 6th for $17,000. We left a $10,000 deposit. In August, we received another email with an invoice for $2,100 as she had received items in her warehouse which we paid. The owner failed to keep us posted on timelines and deliveries which we were supposed to have in September (after paying for items in August). Our delivery was scheduled for October 22 when I got a call that the truck had been in an accident and all of our pieces were damaged and she would have to reorder. She did not offer a refund. Months later, she delivers $6,000 worth of the items. That was the end of it. I finally called and demanded a refund which they processed (has not reached my card yet). I come to find out that 1) No one at Luxe Interiors ever heard anything about an accident and 2) the order for one sofa was never placed and the other order was placed then cancelled back in December. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THESE LYING CRIMINALS!