Testimonials

As out of state clients, Carissa provided us with care and support in helping us find and purchase the right home for our family. Prompt responses and follow through made our journey in finding a home an enjoyable experience. Even during an extremely competitive
market, Carissa guided us and gave us the confidence to make home ownership a reality.

I have bought and sold many properties over 40 years in real estate. This is the first transaction I’ve experienced that went so smoothly, with no problems at all.
I am very satisfied with Firefly. My agent, Carissa Battle, was more than wonderful to work with. She is knowledgeable, patient, and very easy to talk with. The staging was over the top—beautiful and classy. The closing went very well, and I had no stress during this transaction.

We had the pleasure of working with Carissa and are so thankful we had her throughout the whole process. Not only is she an incredibly skilled and knowledgeable real estate agent, but also a true friend who had our best interests at heart every step of the way.

She helped us navigate both the sale of our old home and the purchase of our new one with ease, patience, and expert guidance. From pricing our home just right, to staging advice, to negotiating offers, Carissa was always one step ahead. And when it came time
to buy, she always made herself available to meet with us and scheduled showings as soon as possible, eventually finding our house in the desired area we wanted from the beginning.

We are so grateful for her professionalism, honesty, and tireless dedication. Having someone we trust so deeply made a potentially stressful process feel smooth and even enjoyable. We can’t recommend Carissa highly enough!

I can’t express how grateful I am to have worked with Carissa during my home-buying journey! From our very first conversation, she made me feel like more than just a client; I felt like her top priority.

Carissa took the time to really understand what I was looking for—not just in terms of features, but also in finding a place that felt like home. Her warmth and genuine enthusiasm made the often stressful process enjoyable. I remember visiting a few homes, and she always pointed out details I might have missed, helping me see the potential in each space.

What truly stood out was how accessible and responsive she was. Whether it was a late-night question or a weekend showing, Carissa was always there for me, offering guidance and support. I felt like I was in such good hands!

Thanks to her hard work and dedication, I’ve just moved into my first home, and I couldn’t be happier! If you’re looking for someone who is not just knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about finding the right fit for you, I wholeheartedly recommend Carissa!

We first considered moving to the Milwaukee area two years ago now. Firefly was the first (and only!) real estate company I reached out to, and I was matched with Carissa right away! She was so great at answering all of my initial questions, and understood our needs as first-time homebuyers. A few months later we had a chance to visit Milwaukee and meet Carissa in person. She understood that we did not have a destination yet but that Milwaukee was still a top contender and still took the time to go over how the process works, what the market is like in the area, and what to expect for the lending process. Over the next two years we kept in touch, signing up for MLS alerts along the way. When we found out in early 2025 that Milwaukee was a sure thing, she was one of the first people we told and that we were heading her way! I couldn’t believe she still wanted to give us the time of day after all that time; I know several others that didn’t! Carissa has been like a close confidant the whole way. From helping us find short term housing to coming along on closing day, I could not ask for more. Our approval process took longer than expected, and she was so patient and understanding of the whole ordeal. She kept us informed of what to expect and next steps to prepare for. When it came time to actually house-hunt, Carissa was super flexible with her and our schedule for looking at homes. She’s so organized, thoughtful, and professional, but best of all she’s so charismatic! We had provided a spreadsheet to her of the homes we were interested in and she secured showings for our top three all for one day. Carissa understood time was of the essence for us due to several outside factors, and made it all go so seamlessly. We knew we did not want to look at houses for weeks on end and had already been looking online and driving around a lot so we knew what to look for. That and the incredible insight Carissa has about the area made the entire process of starting over in a new place that much easier. She and I looked at the houses together and there were times I forgot she wasn’t moving in with us haha. Carissa truly helps her clients picture the ins and outs of daily living in the homes and neighborhoods they visit.

After doing the showings with Carissa she was able to easily schedule a revisit the next day so my spouse could also see it. The choice was easy and she helped us submit an offer that day! We had no idea what to expect for the homebuying process or what the timeline looked like; we’d only heard horror stories from friends and family and truly had begun to expect and plan for the worst. Carissa’s communication in writing everything up with her and the lender, and guiding us through the contingencies, what to ask for, and what to be prepared for, was impeccable. We seriously could not have done it without her expertise and her support. She made us feel so capable and prepared despite us having no experience with this world. Not once did she make us feel like we were dummies or inept; I truly have learned so much because of her and have even more respect for what real estate agents do! She has continued to be there for our crazy questions and has made the transition into homeowners go so smoothly. Carissa came through for us, all the way to our closing day. Someone needed to hold our hands and tell us we were adults enough for this! After we completed the closing documents I asked her when she was moving in. She’s more than our real estate agent; she’s family.

Working with Carissa at Firefly was an absolute dream!! She guided the entire process of selling my condo with incredible professionalism, strategy and care. From the start, she handled everything – from staging to photography – with an eye for detail and strong understanding of what buyers in the area are looking for. I did some minor upgrades prior to listing and she was so helpful in making sure I got the most bang for my buck!!

Thanks to her smart pricing strategy and thoughtful presentation, we sold my condo quickly and OVER LIST PRICE!!! I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. If you’re looking for someone who’s got a great eye and is just genuinely supportive, Carissa is the one you want on your side.

I couldn’t have asked for a better agent for my home purchase. From the first showing through closing, Carissa was responsive, knowledgeable, and consistently several steps ahead.

She kept the process moving, handled every challenge calmly, and made a complicated purchase feel very manageable. I always felt informed and supported in my decisions.

I’m extremely grateful for her work and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone purchasing a home in Milwaukee!

An Absolute Game-Changer in a Tough Market! Working with Carissa was an incredible experience from start to finish. In today’s highly competitive market, she struck the perfect balance in helping me be realistic yet aggressive, ensuring we stayed competitive without ever pushing me outside of my comfort zone. Her proactive approach is the exact reason I found my home. She spotted the property the very first day it hit delayed status and immediately secured a showing appointment (on the day showings started), getting us in the door ahead of the crowd. Thanks to her market instincts and respect for my boundaries, I am now a happy homeowner. If you want a realtor who is intentional, fast-acting, fun! and truly has your back, I cannot recommend Carissa highly enough!

As first-time homebuyers in an incredibly competitive market, we couldn’t have asked for a better realtor. Calli guided us through every step of the process with such great knowledge, positivity and constant communication. We never stopped believing we’d find the right home with her on our side. She understood exactly what we were looking for and made us feels supported through every high and low. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and are beyond grateful for everything she did for us. 

Calli made all of the difference in our home buying journey. She was very attentive to detail and respected our wishes for what we were looking for in our perfect fit. As first-time homebuyers, Calli was extremely knowledgeable and supportive throughout the process. She is patient, responsive and it was evident that she truly wanted the best for us. We have and will continue to recommend Calli to anyone searching for their future home!

We had a great experience working with Calli and would definitely recommend her and the Firefly team. Calli was always willing to go check out a house for us and to answer any questions we had as we navigated buying our first home from afar!

As first time homebuyers, we weren’t familiar with how to search for and eventually purchase a home. Carrie walked us through the entire process, answering every question we had with patience and consideration. Carrie was always prompt to reply and got us whatever we were looking for in quick fashion – whether it was an appointment, showing, recommendation, or answer to our questions from the sellers of our home.  She was especially helpful when it came to our inspection contingency and the negotiations that followed. She recommended a follow-up inspection service and saved us a significant amount of money based on some additional findings we wouldn’t have found otherwise. We’re  definitely grateful we had Carrie on our side while navigating the home buying process for the first time!

We would highly recommend Carrie to our friends and family and will definitely be giving Firefly a call when it comes time for us to make another move.

Working with the Firefly Team was great from start to finish. Moving across the country is never an easy feat, but from finding a Realtor, looking at house after house, virtual showings, multiple offers put in, and finally closing on our new home – we felt cared for and our needs taken into consideration every step of the way. We could not recommend this team enough for their knowledge of the area, suggestions, and (seemingly) limitless patience. Thank you Calli & Firefly!

Carrie is, hands down, the most lovely, professional, and supportive agent we have ever had the pleasure of working with. If there were a way to create a carbon copy of her and print more Carries, the real estate world would be better for it!

In all our experiences with agencies over the years, none have come close to the level of professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care that Carrie brings to the table. It’s always a factor that you have in the back of your mind that you’re being “sold” to or misled in this industry, but not with Carrie and Firefly. The advice was objective, honest and so trustworthy. Honestly the way Carrie made us feel like we were the only client was fantastic. She is leaps and bounds above the competition, truly in a league of her own.

Firefly, you’ve gained a client for life. Carrie sets the gold standard, and we’re incredibly grateful to have found her.

We recently bought our first home with FireFly Real Estate, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our agent, Carrie Fischer, was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish.

As first-time buyers, we had a lot of questions and needed someone who could guide us through every step of the process and Carrie did just that with incredible patience, expertise, and professionalism. She took the time to really understand what we were looking for and helped us navigate the entire journey with confidence and clarity.

Carrie was always available, incredibly responsive, and consistently went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and informed. From scheduling showings on short notice to walking us through the offer and closing process, she made everything feel seamless. Her knowledge of the market, eye for detail, and thoughtful advice were invaluable.

We wholeheartedly recommend Carrie Fischer to anyone looking to buy or sell a home, especially if it’s your first time.

She truly made it a positive and memorable experience.

Carrie is a dream realtor, and working with her was one of our best decisions during our (out-of-state, sort-of-sudden) move. She made the process smooth and enjoyable simply by showing up as her professional, knowledgeable, attentive, responsible, comprehensive, trustworthy, brilliant, creative, helpful, friendly, adaptable, and reliable self. She managed our expectations, provided helpful resources, and celebrated our wins with us. We confidently, wholeheartedly, and unequivocally recommend working with Carrie!

We are so grateful for Jackie’s guidance with selling our home! It was an incredibly smooth process, from start to finish. We received several great offers, accepted an offer within 48 hours of listing, and closed within 3 weeks. Jackie was always available for any questions we had and was in constant communication regarding relevant updates and tasks that needed to be completed. Selling a home can be stressful and emotional, but Jackie helped make it easy and seamless. We would definitely work with Jackie again in the future and would recommend her to anyone!

Working with Jackie on our first home purchase has truly been a stress free and enjoyable experience. This home being an out of state purchase for us, Jackie was very informative in helping us learn about the local Wauwatosa market as well as the criteria for a winning offer. She really did a wonderful job listening and adhering to our specific preferences, and never made me feel like I was being too picky or being unreasonable. Jackie’s network of mortgage lenders, other agents and credible repair contractors (as requested by me) made this whole process smooth and stress free, and also super responsive! I trust Jackie to work in the best interest of her clients and will definitely plan to work with her on any future purchases or when we are ready to sell, thank you Jackie!

Jackie is who you want to pick as your realtor for your next house!!! She is extremely kind and respectful. My partner and I are first time home buyers, so we didn’t know exactly how everything worked. Jackie explained all of the details to us to make sure we understood every element of the process, and she did this in a way that was very thorough and helpful. We never felt forced or pressured in any way which we very much appreciated. When it came time to discuss strategy for making an offer, she gave fantastic advice, and we ended up getting the first house that we put an offer in on! We are thrilled!! She was available by phone or text at all hours of the day and answered all of our questions for her as well as the sellers – she truly went above and beyond! Jackie even gave us a little congratulatory basket when we moved in with goodies and a beautiful painting that she had made of our house! Incredible!