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I can?t say enough good things about Scott. When my family relocated to Madison, we were in a bit of a hurry to find a home, with only a couple of weeks to go before the beginning of the school year and my new job. In addition, we had no friends or family to help with our kids, so going to see houses meant Scott escorted five of us (including two newborns) all over the place, and frequently had to essentially do the same thing twice while one of the adults tended to the babies in the car while the other viewed the home, then swapped places. Scott was patient, knowledgeable, and thorough in everything that he did, and he ended up finding a great house with an unbeatable location for us--right on the school bus line and less than five minutes from work. As first-time home buyers we had tons of often-ignorant questions, and Scott never failed to get us quick and clear answers. Honestly, the home-buying process was entirely painless and there is no question that if we ever need to sell our home, we?ll be calling Scott first thing. Do yourself a favor and give him a call.

He was good. He had good follow through and was very personable. He seemed to know his way around real estate.

Scott showed us over 100 homes with patience and diligence. When doing walk-throughs of houses Scott does a very good job pointing out good and bad aspects of each house. He also is very knowledgeable about how to potentially fix things and how much it might cost. My husband and I were looking for a long term house so we had trouble at times deciding what we were exactly looking for, but again Scott was patient with us and was always available to set up a showing quickly. He also gave good advice on if we needed to act quickly on an offer or if we should wait and feel things out. When we decided to put an offer on a house, Scott would complete very thorough research on comps in the area and provide a lot of information to help in deciding on offer price. As the details were established, Scott took care of all the paper work and all we had to do was sign electronically. Once our offer was accepted, Scott helped guide us through the closing process. He was very attentive to deadlines worked closely with our mortgage lender to make sure everything was in order. He also provided very useful advice when the appraisal did not come through as expected, including providing additional comps, and writing an informative letter to the lender requesting a 2nd review of the appraisal. We had a very smooth closing and have moved in to our beautiful house. Thank you Scott for such an excellent job!

He found houses in the price range and with the features we were looking for and set up the showings. When we went to the showings, Scott was a fountain of knowledge and a keen eye. When something was wrong (signs of water, low quality build materials or practices, etc), he pointed it out and explained why the thing wasn't ideal and what types of risk or cost would be associated with it. When things were good, he also pointed that out and explained why. When we got to the point of making offers on houses, Scott walked us through all of the strategy, bringing up all relevant details and explaining why we might choose to do one thing or another. Scott also did all the paperwork, so all I had to do was sign. For me, Scott was a lot more than just someone to do the legwork of finding houses, setting up showings, paperwork, communicating with sellers/sellers agents, etc. He was peace of mind. This was my first time buying a house and I had no idea what I was doing. Scott is very good at what he does, and having him around made me feel like I could make competent decisions. He listened to what I wanted (even as that evolved) and strove to make it a reality. He never pushed for anything, just offered information. I ended up with a house I love and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone needing a realtor. I think I need a Scott for every other aspect of my life.

My husband and I are generally skeptical of the value that realtors can bring to a real estate transaction...we'd planned to buy on our own or just using a real estate attorney. But when we sat down with Scott, we felt totally at ease. It was clear he was honest, straightforward, smart, funny and a pleasure to be around. So we went for it....and we are so glad we did! Scott listened to our limits and never pushed us past them. He showed us appropriate properties--never trying to up-sell us or making us feel as though he hadn't paid attention to our list of "must haves" and "really wants". He was always careful, prompt, and professional. He was pretty clear about telling us when he thought a home was over-priced, or when he thought it was desirable enough to warrant a high offer and quick action. We found we could really trust him... So when we did find our perfect house, we were able to listen to Scott when he told us we'd better make our best offer as soon as we could. He scrambled to get the offer in within 3 hours of our decision...and it was accepted the next day. We learned that Scott had truly done a great job--the house ended up having *two* secondary offers well above our settled price. We recommend Scott to everyone we know. We're so happy in our new home that we'll probably never have a chance to use his services again...such a shame because he's such a class act and really a fun person to spend time with!

Scott guided us through a complicated situation with humor and grace. We were moving and our house had to be sold - but it was stuffed with junk and needed some pretty serious work. Scott looked past the clutter and gave us down-to-earth advice on what we needed to do to make the house sell. We had to move before the work was done, and he worked closely with us and the contractors, keeping us up-to-date and taking care of details, even down to scheduling the cleaners to come in and arranging to have an old freezer hauled out of the basement. And he evidently knows his stuff... the first weekend it was on the MLS we had 3 offers. Scott helped us evaluate the offers and choose the best one. We ended up closing within a month, and the house sold for over the asking price. I am convinced that the quick sale was due to Scott's accurate evaluation of the market, his knowledge of what buyers are looking for, and his attention to detail. I would recommend Walker Real Estate in a heartbeat - what could have been a difficult sale ended up being much easier than we anticipated. Scott's calm manner and real estate expertise, along with his willingness to go the extra mile for his clients, make him the person you want on your side in any real estate transaction.

The whole experience was terrific. Scott was very informed in every aspect of the business. He knew the tendencies of the different markets we were looking in, he thoroughly investigated issues in the properties we looked at (pointed out things like vertical v. horizontal cracks in an old basement, possibility of lead paint and the costs incorporated with it, etc.), and most importantly, we were confident he had our best interests in mind. Scott even talked us out of making an offer on a property because he thought we would be over paying, which is something we didn't want to do. He was always available, extremely patient with us, and very responsive. We look forward to working with Scott in the future and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor.

Great - he was prompt, efficient, and understood what I was looking for.

We thought we would go ahead and get the house on the market before Summer actually started so we listed it in late Spring. Since I work in the school system we thought we could start looking for houses as soon as Summer break started. What we hadn't planned on was accepting an offer (from the second showing), just 4 days later. Scott had explained what we needed to do to make the house more attractive to buyers. Even though it was a lot of work we decluttered and staged the house like he suggested. When the house sold so quickly we decided he must know what he's talking about. When we started looking for a house for ourselves we felt such a sense of urgency that we became difficult clients. We pushed him harder than we should have. I didn't just constantly ask questions, I had several 'melt downs.' He was even patient with me when my emotions were directed at him. With the housing market the way it is these days, it seems realtors practically have to be counselors. However, If there was even a possibility he missed a detail, he would 'bend over backwards' to make it right. While we don't recommend you be difficult clients, we do HIGHLY recommend you use him as your realtor. Listen to him. He's honest and a pleasure to be around. Like I've already mentioned, he really knows what he's talking about.

I was looking for a real estate agent who would make a difficult transition go as smoothly as possible. My wife and I had been divorced for a year, but hadn't yet sold the house, where I was still living with the kids much of the time. When we decided to sell the family house, we wanted someone who would get us the right price on that house (a $400,000 house in a desirable neighborhood, but with plenty of other good houses for sale in the same neighborhood) -- and also help me find a new, more affordable but still spacious house -- and ideally, do it all so that the transition would happen at the same time, and the move would be as smooth as possible. I didn't really expect all of that to happen at the start of the process, but -- it did! -- and Scott was the guy who made all of this happen. In selling the old house, he was a great coach & sounding board about what we needed to do -- what we didn't need to do -- and what we could price the house at, if we did x or y. We hadn't had experience in selling a house in many years, and Scott very patiently answered many (many!) questions about prepping the house through the whole process. He's a very low-stress and reassuring guy, but communicates what needs to be done -- which meant, for us, that we got through the process of selling the house with much less stress than I'd thought we would (but we got everything done that we needed to do). He was very helpful in taking on tasks that we didn't feel we had time for, such as making all of the arrangements for the radon mitigation system that the buyers wanted installed in the house. And once we put the house on the market, the response was exactly what we'd hoped for. We got an offer for $398,000 on the $400,000 sale price within the first week -- what we hoped for, but weren't sure was realistic -- and happily took it. We both thought that Scott's advice through the process made the difference in making the result so strong, and so quick. At the same time as the last month of house sale prep was going on, I asked Scott to start looking for a new, smaller & lower-priced house for me and the kids. It was especially important that it be a house that the kids would really like, as they were moving from the house they were born in and were unhappy about it. And there was a quick time frame that I was looking at -- once the old house sold in a week, we had six weeks until the closing date to be moved out and into a new place. Scott and I looked at probably 20 houses, and he cast a wide net (as I wanted) -- and (to make a long story short....), we found a house that the kids and I think is really great. (They've now both repeatedly said that they like it more than the old house -- apparently the basement is less scary....) The new house has plenty of space (much more than I thought I'd have), is bright, airy, great lawn, etc etc. It was right in my price range, and it's in a great neighborhood. Scott showed me a lot of houses, in different areas and at different price points within the range that I gave; and I think he was very astute and realistic in talking about what I would get for the price in different neighborhoods. He's also really great at noticing problems and potential problems in walking through houses, and in talking about possible solutions (or about when a solution might be difficult). But what I most appreciated about Scott was his calm, levelheadedness and patience. I had hundreds of questions, even more when looking for the new house than in selling the old house. He was always thorough and quick in replying (he returns calls very quickly). I also brought my kids to look at many of the potential new houses with me, and they were very active in running around, asking questions, and giving their opinions -- and Scott took it all in stride, interacted with them in a great way, and was very patient. They really liked him, and he helped make the process of finding a new house and moving so much better for them than it could have been. Bottom line is, Scott is both a very knowledgeable professional who knows his stuff and makes all the technical aspects of buying & selling work right; and also a great guy to go through the process with. If there were an A+ rating, I would give it.

Scott was very prompt in his communication via phone and email and was a great resource throughout the process. We were somewhat hesitant to hire an agent but it proved to be incredibly worthwhile with the work Scott put in to help find our house and assist in the transaction. He was incredibly patient with us as we were quite selective and he was there for countless showings over many months, always being very courteous and professional and also sharing a lot of his knowledge along the way to help us find exactly what we were looking for. At no time did he try to steer us into a direction that we weren't comfortable and his sharp wit also made the many showings much more enjoyable in what can be an exhausting process. He provided a wealth of knowledge from his vast experience that greatly aided our search process and helped us find a great house and he has been there for us even after the transaction took place to answer a few questions that have come up. The resources that he provided and his constant seeking out of new listings allowed us to find a great house that we never would have found on our own and his ability to organize and orchestrate the transaction in a timely manner enabled us to act quickly and have our offer accepted over others in what proved to be a tight deadline. While buying a house is a stressful process, Scott's addition was of immense value for us and we would highly recommend his services to others as well as vouch for his character and knowledge as a very qualified resource in buyer's agency.

Our home was not an 'easy sell' by any stretch of the imagination. We put it on the market in July 2010, which if you were in the market then, you know that this was not the best time to be putting your half-finished home on the market. For our house, we were going to need to find a special buyer. It required at lot of work. The state of the market made it unpalatable for home-flippers. We needed a buyer that could see the potential of the house. It took a long time to find this couple. During this time, Scott was great. For the first few months that our home was on the market, he helped us stage the house and put on numerous open houses, which he personally attended. After a couple of months, we had to move across the country to begin a new job. Scott gave us numerous updates about showings, the market, feedback from other realtors, and general upkeep that had to be seen to. When it became clear that the house wasn't going to sell in the winter slow period, Scott brought in one of his contractor contacts to look at the house and see what kind of work could be done to make the house more appealing. He came up with a list of suggestions, as well as estimated prices. Luckily, our house sold before we had to do any additional work. After we had an offer, Scott walked us through the process of working with the buyer and their agent. With the offers/counteroffers/amendments he was able to provide solid advice about what direction we should go. If I had to sell a home in Dane County again, we would not hesitate to go with Scott Walker. You won't find a more personable man to work with, and he will work very hard to make sure your home gets sold. We knew that we needed a specific type of buyer. Scott saw this and found that buyer for us. I don't think we would have been successful selling our home without Scott Walker.

Scott Walker is an excellent real estate agent, and we would not hesitate to use his services again in the future. We have had the pleasure of working with Scott on four separate transactions, and our return business is truly the result of his exceptional service. Scott tirelessly represented us in the purchase and sale of our first home in Fitchburg and the construction and sale of our second home in Fitchburg. Our second sale proved to be particularly challenging due not only to the difficult housing market but also to the arduous relocation process. Scott helped to stage our home effectively, navigate through all of the relocation company's hurdles, as well as market and sell our home quickly. Scott has been friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and professional throughout our nine years of working with him. Scott Walker of Walker Real Estate outshines his peers by far.

Scott represented my wife and me in the sale of our longtime Madison house, which couldn't have been the easiest sale in town. The house is in a slightly oddball semi-rural neighborhood and also has a nonstandard design. He was not only a "good guy" but a first-rate professional throughout, giving very good advice on pricing realistically for the market, and helping to find contractors to do repairs, quickly but still at reasonable cost, when we were out of town at the critical moment. He followed through thoroughly under unusual circumstances that included our being in first Africa and then China when the offer came in --- with a stringent closing date limit --- that we accepted, and then had to meet. (He also dealt gracefully with the distraction, or misfortune, of having the same name as a highly polarizing governor whose actions dominated the news starting immediately after we listed the house.) All in all we think he would be hard to improve on.

Scott was a very prepared real estate agent. He was very knowledgable and respected all of our ideas and needs. He had great information for us when we sat down to price our house and prepare it for sale. He was always available to answer questions and work our way through the craziness of selling our house. The sign in our yard was very professional and drew much attention. I have recommended Scott to our friends, and I recommend him to you.

It was a great experience having Scott Walker as my realtor.The whole process took about 4 months-very quick in this real estate market! I felt very well taken care of & feel confident that he was looking out for my best interests in the selling of my old home & buying the new one. Scott is very patient & made me feel as though he had all the time in the world for me. He answered questions promptly & always kept me informed. I never felt as if I had to figure something out on my own. Scott was there through every step of the way. He is a true professional as well as being a very nice person. And he has the coolest real estate sign!

very good experience - we would recommend Scott very highly.

We enjoyed working with Scott tremendously! He is very knowledgeable and experienced and fun to work with. He was always easy to communicate with and very thorough and efficient. Both our home sale and purchase went very smoothly. The day after he put our home on the market, he held an open house. We received 3 excellent offers within 2 days, and the sale was finalized soon afterwards.

Thanks to Scott's excellent advice and knowledge of the local housing market, he sold our first house within days of listing it. With extreme patience and unending good humor, Scott also showed us more houses than we could count as we tried to find a bigger house for our growing family. When we finally found a house that met all of our requirements, Scott was instrumental in crafting our offer and negotiating with the sellers' agent. Scott is not only extremely bright, but he is also warm, confident and professional. If we ever move again, we will absolutely contact Scott.

The transaction in 2007 had some rough spots - the roof on the home I was buying had some flaws that were more serious than anyone thought (including the inspector I eventually hired - Scott called it correctly at the start), a 25 year old furnace with a cracked heat exchanger, foundation problems in the garage, and a misrepresentation by the sellers regarding an electrical upgrade that had NOT been done as promised prior to closing (due to a misunderstanding between the sellers and their electrical contractor). The electrical problem brought the transaction to near collapse, and it was Scott's deft smoothing of ruffled feathers (on both sides) that brought a successful resolution. Scott is a smart and persuasive negotiator, and the fact that he's so likable was a definite help. I recommend Scott WITHOUT RESERVATION to anyone seeking to sell or buy real estate.