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    • About Us
    • Search Listings
    • What Is My Home Worth?
    • Buying in the Northwoods?
    • Considering Selling?
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How the selling processs works in the northwoods

What makes selling in the northwoods different?

Selling property in Northern Wisconsin isn’t the same as selling in a typical suburban market.

 

Many properties here are second homes, lakefront properties, or seasonal cabins. Buyers often come from Green Bay, Appleton, Central WI, Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, or the Twin Cities — and their expectations are very different from local buyers.


A successful sale requires understanding:


• Lake and water quality differences
• Seasonal buyer activity
• Vacation and second-home buyer behavior
• Unique property features like shoreline frontage, docks, and lake depth


We specialize in marketing Northwoods properties and helping sellers position their property to the right buyers.

How We Market Northwoods properties

#1 Brand for Residential Listing and Buying Ends

#1 Brand for Residential Listing and Buying Ends

#1 Brand for Residential Listing and Buying Ends

 

RE/MAX consistently ranks as the #1 brand for residential listing and buying ends in the Northwoods.


• Strong brand recognition
• Large network of agents
• More buyer connections
• National and international exposure

Market Reach

#1 Brand for Residential Listing and Buying Ends

#1 Brand for Residential Listing and Buying Ends

• 5.2M broadcast viewers
• 960k digital impressions
• 46k email contacts
• Discover Wisconsin partnership
• RE/MAX global network

Experienced In-House Title Coordination

#1 Brand for Residential Listing and Buying Ends

Exclusive Real Estate Partner of Discover Wisconsin

  

Our office works with an in-house title coordinator with 30+ years of experience overseeing:


• Title commitments
• Title insurance policies
• Closing documents
• Transaction details


Exclusive Real Estate Partner of Discover Wisconsin

Exclusive Real Estate Partner of Discover Wisconsin

Exclusive Real Estate Partner of Discover Wisconsin

 • Exclusive real estate partner
• Featured exposure on statewide television
• Marketing reach beyond the MLS
• Introduces Northwoods properties to buyers across Wisconsin 

Deep Community Roots in the Northwoods

Exclusive Real Estate Partner of Discover Wisconsin

Deep Community Roots in the Northwoods

 • Over $17,350 donated locally in 2025
• Support for schools and nonprofits
• Community events and programs
• Food pantries and youth sports 

Powerful Digital Marketing Reach

Exclusive Real Estate Partner of Discover Wisconsin

Deep Community Roots in the Northwoods

 

Your property benefits from targeted marketing through:


• Google advertising
• Social media campaigns
• YouTube video promotion
• Real estate listing networks


Recent campaigns delivered 960,000+ digital impressions through paid advertising alone.

STEPS TO SUCCESS

1. PRICING STRATEGY

3. LAUNCH & MARKETING

1. PRICING STRATEGY

 Review comparable sales, lake data, and seasonal timing. 

2. PREPARATION

3. LAUNCH & MARKETING

1. PRICING STRATEGY

 Minor repairs, staging guidance, professional photos & drone. 

3. LAUNCH & MARKETING

3. LAUNCH & MARKETING

4. NEGOTIATION & CONTRACT

MLS exposure, targeted online marketing, and showings. 

4. NEGOTIATION & CONTRACT

4. NEGOTIATION & CONTRACT

4. NEGOTIATION & CONTRACT

 Review offers, negotiate terms, and manage contingencies. 

5. CLOSING & TRANSFER

4. NEGOTIATION & CONTRACT

5. CLOSING & TRANSFER

Title work, final walkthrough, closing day, and proceeds. 

timing the market

When Is the Best Time to Sell in the Northwoods?

 

In our market, timing can matter just as much as pricing.


While homes sell year-round, buyer activity in the Northwoods tends to follow seasonal patterns:


❄️ Winter
Snowmobile and winter recreation buyers begin searching.


🌷 Spring
Buyers start planning summer lake purchases.


☀️ Summer
Peak showing season for lakefront homes.


🍂 Fall
Second-home buyers looking to purchase before winter.


Every property is different, which is why we analyze current inventory and buyer demand before recommending the best listing strategy.

how we determine the right price

Pricing a property correctly from the start is one of the most important factors in a successful sale.

 Our pricing strategy includes:


• Analysis of comparable sales
• Current competing listings
• Lake and waterfront value differences
• Seasonal market conditions
• Buyer demand trends


The goal is to position your property so it attracts serious buyers while maximizing your final sale price.

Recent Sales

LET US GUIDE YOU

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THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR PROPERTY?

 If you're considering selling your home or lake property, we’d be happy to provide a personalized market analysis.


We’ll review:


• Your property's estimated value
• Recent comparable sales
• Current buyer demand
• Recommended pricing strategy


📩 Request a Home Value or Consultation

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