Joe Gleesing's Success Stories

Working with Dan was an absolute pleasure.  He gave me accurate, timely information for pricing and showing the house.  When the time came to sell, everything went as quickly as I could hope.  He was also a calming force when minor glitches came along.  I was not available for several steps during the transaction and had confidence that Dan was representing my interests every step of the way.  Thank you so much Firefly and Dan Ludwig for your excellent service!

From our first meeting with Colleen to the closing, we felt and experienced the care, the professionalism, the high ethical standards that make Firefly such an outstanding organization to work with. Colleen worked with us at our pace, helped secure top-notch folks for the few repairs we needed to make after the inspection, guided us through the social media steps we knew nothing about and was always there when we needed help or a question answered. Firefly Real Estate even set us up with an outstanding realtor in the state to which we moved. When we received five offers on the first day our house went on the market, Colleen sat us down, made us take a deep breath, and helped us work through the offers.
We will always be very thankful for Colleen and the professionals at Firefly. They made what seemed a daunting task (selling our home) a very positive experience.

When my wife and I decided to downsize after 40 years of home ownership, we didn’t quite know how to proceed.  Luckily, we contacted Firefly and Colleen Sprague became our ally.  She was very supportive of what we wanted to do, but never gave us any indication of pressure.  We didn’t sign a contract right away as we needed time to be sure selling our home was what we really wanted to do.  When we did sign, Firefly was most professional from setting up showings to dealing with potential offers.  Colleen helped us to be patient and wait for the offer we wanted and intended to receive.  She handled our counteroffer and details very well with the buyer’s agent.  Now that we have moved, we feel very fortunate to have had the care and concern that Colleen and Firefly offered us.  In a stressful time, we feel very fortunate to have connected with Colleen because we knew from the start that she wanted the best for us.  We have suggested Firefly to others who are considering a move.

Colleen from Firefly Real Estate, as well as her associates and other staff members, provided me with the very best service imaginable. They all, including Colleen, went above and beyond what any real estate professionals have ever done for and my family – and believe me, being an older person, I have sold many homes in my time. She was not only professional, but truly took an interest in my family and my situation. As an older individual she took the time to meet, share and learn about my family, most importantly my daughters who were an integral part of the sale of my home. She and her staff added a personal touch frequently unknown or expected in this industry. She stuck by me and made sure that not only did my house sell, but it sold for the right price, at the right time, and in a timely manner. Not only that, we remained friends after the sale. I would highly recommend Colleen and her staff at Firefly Real Estate to anyone who is looking to sell or buy a home. I cannot say enough about the service and personal touches that she and her staff provided. They went above and beyond what I ever expected. Thank you Firefly Real Estate!

The selling of our home was a somewhat sudden, and quite stressful experience, including moving our family halfway across the country. From our initial meeting with Katie to the remarkably beautiful staging, to the flawless (and speedy!) sale of our home, the Firefly team has been spot on professional, helpful, and insightful. Every question and concern was answered by Katie…and believe me, there were many! Given that my husband had already moved to start his new job, I truly felt like Katie was teammate on the Wisconsin end throughout the entire transaction. We cannot thank the Firefly team, and especially Katie, enough and would happily recommend them to anyone considering buying or selling in the area!

Katie was an excellent Realtor. She made the entire experience of selling our house as stress-free as possible. She was immediately available whenever we had questions or concerns, and was always very clearly acting in our best interest and advocating for us. We appreciate everything she did to help us sell our house and would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a Realtor!

Selling a home always has its share of drama and emotions, in addition to the hard work that simply can’t be avoided. Having Brooke and the Firefly Team at our side for the inevitable surprises was immensely helpful. We knew that we were in experienced hands. I’d highly recommend Brooke to anyone needing to sell their home!

As first time homebuyers, my fiance and I couldn’t have asked for a better Realtor than Dan Ludwig. Dan guided us through what could have been a stressful process with ease and made it a lot of fun. He was very responsive to all forms of communication and knew the answer to each of our questions. Furthermore, with his experience as an appraiser and knowledge of selling homes, Dan was quick to point out which items could lead to problems down the road and what could be easily fixed during our home walkthroughs. In addition to the knowledge, expertise, and responsiveness, Dan got to know our preferences and what exactly we were looking for. He took the time to send us home listings and give suggestions, rather than simply facilitating the transaction. Overall, I would recommend Dan to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

We are VERY satisfied with Katie and with Firefly. Katie was so thorough and conscientious and made sure every last detail was taken care of. We are VERY satisfied with Katie and Firefly. She was so friendly and kind and respectful in walking us through this whole process. We really enjoyed working with her. Katie and Firefly made the experience of selling our house virtually painless. Thank you!

We cannot imagine how we would have succeeded in our purchase without his genuine efforts. His responsiveness and guidance through the whole process was beyond our expectations. He was very pleasant to work with. He always contacted us promptly the day we called or e-mailed. We could never trust anybody the way we trust Doug.

Being lifelong residents of Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, we weren’t really sure that we “needed” a Realtor for buying our next home in Wauwatosa and we weren’t very happy with the Realtor we had used to buy our first home. We met Doug at an open house and were immediately impressed by his honesty and knowledge of the Wauwatosa real estate market. Doug really listened to what we wanted in a house and a neighborhood and I felt he really understood our needs. He kept in touch via e-mail and sent us listings before we would have been able to see them on our own. He gave us just the right amount of room to explore houses on our own, yet he was always there when we needed him to make an appointment and make an offer. working with Colleen to sell our home was icing on the cake-she was sensitive to our needs and a delight to work with.

For most, the process of buying a home can be intimidating.  Most of us do not come to the process with a background in real estate, and when we find a home, there are many questions.  Is this home located in a good neighborhood?  How do I know I can trust the home inspection?  What is this home’s resale value?  How are the area schools?  What sets Doug Sprague apart from all other brokers is the time and effort he invests in answering your questions and making you feel comfortable at all stages of the home buying process.  Doug’s knowledge of the Milwaukee-area real estate market is unparalleled.  We trust and recommend Doug and Firefly implicitly.

We recently bought a house in Wauwatosa and had the pleasure of working with Doug Sprague.  We had a wonderful buying experience and would highly recommend Firefly Real Estate to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.  Doug was very knowledgeable both about all of the different areas of Wauwatosa and also about the details that go into purchasing a home.  As a start to our home-buying process, Doug listened to our wish list; and before we made our final decision, he made sure we had the opportunity to see a variety of houses.  Prior to making our purchase, he made sure that we were confident in our final decision.  We were confident in his expertise, pleased with the way that he returned our calls; and as a final bonus to our buying experience, his sense of humor made the process very enjoyable.

When it was finally time to purchase my first home there was no question as to who I was going to work with for the largest purchase of my life, Katie Wakefield! I met Katie almost 10 years ago. We share a passion for coaching Special Olympic soccer and each Spring I look forward to coaching with her. I knew I could trust her to guide me through the process of home ownership because Katie cares about people and her community. When I was sure there would never be a house on the market that would fit in my budget with all my wants and needs she was there to ensure me that it would happen, and she was right! I will never forget the day she (yep! she personally, not an email blast) sent me the listing for my home. It was everything I was hoping to find and more and she knew it. Her personal touch and attention to detail is hard to find and I just love how she shares in your excitement when it all starts to come together. Katie is an expert in her filed. If you are looking for a Realtor, stop, because you have found her.