Mastermind, REALTORS®
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A Passion For Real Estate
The passion we have for real estate translates into a real sense of accomplishment when our clients complete transactions that satisfy their needs and desires with the least amount of stress possible. We know that each individual is unique and we provide the professional assistance with the right combination of market knowledge, transaction expertise, education and guidance.
When you’re ready to talk to a professional, we look forward to the opportunity to earn your business. Contact us and you’ll see a significant difference when you work with someone who has a passion for real estate! And, make sure to check out our Facebook page to keep up with all things Mastermind, REALTORS.
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The Mastermind, REALTORS® Advantage
When you make the decision to have Mastermind, REALTORS® represent you in the sale or purchase of your property, rest assured you’ve selected the very best of the best! Mastermind, REALTORS® is a “you” first company.
Consider the following, which sets us apart from our competitors and the rest of the real estate industry:
- One-to-one personalized service. Once you’ve made the decision to have a Master Agent represent you, you’ll work with that agent. We promise that you’ll never be passed off to “an assistant” because your agent is too busy to provide you with the quality and world-class service that you deserve and expect. We do have a supporting cast to assist your agent, but your agent is the face of our business.
- Our core values. At Mastermind, REALTORS®, we know that you are the reason why we succeed, and that’s why we continue to excel, train, educate, and innovate. You are the reason that we are always ready to serve. You are Mastermind, REALTORS®.
- Exceptional marketing prowess. Our agents are the very best trained in the industry in both sales and service. Nowhere else will you find a better prepared, technologically savvy, experienced REALTOR® than you will at Mastermind, REALTORS®.
- Our Agents hold more professional real estate designations per agent than the average real estate agent.
- We sell more homes per agent than the average agent per year. Compare the Mastermind, REALTORS®’s average per year sales of 24 per agent to that of our competitor of 12. We outsell our competition 2 to 1!
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For the Veteran REALTOR®
Have you hit a roadblock in your career? Are you not seeing the results you’d like to see in your business? Is your current brokerage firm NOT delivering on promises that were made to you when you joined your current firm?
You have options, and you can achieve the success that you envisioned. Mastermind, REALTORS® is here to help you get back on track and where you want to be in life and in business, and believe it you really are an exceptional agent and we feel that you’ll be able to achieve new levels of prosperity. Here’s just a small sample of what Mastermind, REALTORS® offers:
– Discretionary cash signing bonuses
– Custom compensation packages; likely the highest in the industry
– Continual professional coaching for optimal success
– Administrative assistance and support
– And so much more. . .
If you’d like a confidential meeting, and at Mastermind, REALTORS® your confidentiality is assured, please feel free to contact us.
Looking to become a REALTOR®
Mastermind, REALTORS® has a continual schedule of real estate classes that can accommodate almost any schedule. If you’d like more information on a career in real estate and how to become a REALTOR®, and have a highly successful career in real estate please contact us.
Why Our Clients Love Us
Aleesha is a fantastic realtor. She answered all our questions promptly, was very organized, and provided thorough and honest feedback for every house we were interested in. We did showings with her both in person and virtually and both experiences were great. She has a lot of connections which made everything easier since we were new to the area and home-buying process. Aleesha's approach is patient but confident. She let's you lead the search and ask questions then acts quickly to give you a response. When asked, she provides her honest professional opinion which we appreciated, especially when comparing so many houses in such an uncertain market. I would definitely work with Aleesha again in the future and will recommend her to friends in the future.
Jessica Lavorata
Shanna provided the most excellent service I could possibly imagine! She was with us through every step and helped us find the most beautiful home! Thank you so much! We love you!
Audrey Thompson-Wallace
Jessica was very patient and thorough and helped me find the right house at the right price and guided me through the first time buying process with ease.
Ty Wilda
Amber goes above and beyond to ensure that you understand the buying and selling process! She makes herself available at all hours of the day for any questions/concerns. We would definitely recommend her for all of your buying and/or selling needs.
Julie Matek
We were first time home buyers. Katherine was very quick to get back to us along with being protective to make sure we were getting the best deal and not moving into a sketchy place. Kathrine had lots of recommendations when it came to finding a banker/ inspector. She paid attention to detail and helped us come up with good offers. Even though we lost three offers she always stayed positive that we would find the perfect house. And we did!! I could not have asked for a better realitor to work with. I will be highly recommending her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is THE BEST!
Jen, Racine
Adam is a wonderful person to deal with. His honesty, integrity, and resourcefulness when representing myself and my wife in both buying our new house and selling our previous one is above average and above our expectations. Well done..
John Hagge
Pete assisted us in re-locating to Wisconsin while my wife was transitioning to a new job and I was deployed to Iraq. Pete's expert knowledge of his profession, coupled with his outcome-oriented commitment to our successful transition, was a much-needed element of reliability and during a chaotic time. I can't say enough about how much his professionalism and integrity meant to me while I was serving overseas. We will definitely look to Pete O'Connor next time we're in the real estate market, and will recommend him to friends and colleagues every chance we get!
Brian Genz, Kenosha, WI
Great company to work with, had a very pleasant and professional selling and buying experience. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to my friends and neighbors.
Ed Berry, Kenosha, WI
Katherine was extremely helpful with my home buying experience. She was always extremely timely with a response all of my many questions during the buying process. It was a joy to work with her. Would do it again in a heartbeat!
Renelle Wicks, Kenosha
Of all the realtors I talked to, I felt Katherine came prepared with a plan, knowledge of the area and an understandable way of explaining things to me. She was prompt, on top of the game and my advocate. When there were confusions or issues to address Katherine was clear, direct, professional and when needed, firm. I trusted her knowledge of the business and appreciated her positive feed back.
C. Holmes, Kenosha, WI
Katherine made the whole process a pleasure. We were able to spend time in the home with the seller and that means a lot to us. Katherine is so sweet and kind that working with her was like working with a friend or family member. She knew a lot about the home and the market and was able to give us insight into the seller's frame of mind so negotiations were simple and satisfactory to both sides. We think of Katherine as a friend and hope that we will continue our good relationship with her for years to come. She always answered our questions even when the process was crazy. She allowed us to show the property to our family even before we closed. Thanks Katherine, we love you and wish every good thing for you.
Mike Starszak, Racine
Ryan Reed took a lot of the stress away when purchasing. Teamwork got us through.
David Bredensteiner, Racine
Ryan was like super man always there to answer any of my questions walking me through the entire process from start to finish making my first time home buying experience incredible very much appreciated from me and my family.
Akari Mckinnie, Racine, WI
Aleesha is an amazing realtor. I 10 out of 10 would recommend her for any of your housing needs. My husband and I just moved here from across the country and she gave us confidence in buying our home before ever seeing it in person. She was able to work with us despite our time difference and busy schedules. I will only use her as a realtor from now on. If you are looking for a realtor that will put your needs and wants first then look no further because that is who Aleesha is!!!
Brittney Quichocho
Amber was extremely helpful not only helping us find our new home but selling the old house also. She always responded when we had questions and was quick to help when we needed it. I would recommend her to anyone that is looking to buy or sell a home!
Pauline Kruger
Amber is amazing! When working with her you can tell how much she loves her job. She’s very driven and determined to find the home that is just right for you! Amber is very proactive and informative and will answer any question(s) you have. If you’re looking for a relator she’s the one for you!
Katelyn Reno
Amber is honest, knowledgeable and confident. She was so patient as we looked and looked and looked until we found the perfect home!!!! She was very quick to notifying us of new listings and got us in to see the listing so quickly!!! The house we bought was listed 2 hours before we saw it!!!! Then she helped us sell the current home in record time at a much higher price than we ever thought we could ask!!!! We closed on both houses within 3 weeks of each other and so happy we had Amber with us on our journey. We highly recommend Amber to be your realtor!!!!
Cheryl Westfall
Amber is very gracious and friendly. I realize that selling vacant lots takes longer than homes and she got the job done. Thank you Amber
Monica MacDonald
Adam did a wonderful job assisting us with the purchase of our home. He was kind, knowledgeable, punctual, and very accommodating to our schedule. He also went above and beyond to be involved with assessing and inspecting each home we looked at and sharing his opinion which was helpful. We would definitely recommend him to others.
Patricia Almond
Adam was very punctual and courteous. He was very knowledgeable. He sold my longtime home, of 46 years and helped find a condo for me, which is perfect. I would highly recommend Adam for anyone’s real estate needs!
Linda Troestler, Racine, WI
We had a great experience with Adam! We helped us navigate through our first time selling our home (In Salem, WI) as well as purchasing a new home (In Burlington, WI). Adam is super friendly and professional. He was easy to get a hold, he was flexible with showings, and was always able to answer our questions.
Nacole Carlson
Adam is awesome! He is kind, honest, knowledgeable, flexible and dedicated. He by far, exceeded my expectations. I could not have asked for a better realtor. Thank you Adam!
Sharon Nelson
Adam, Excellent Agent! Really easy to work with.
Sol Albite
Pete is a great real estate agent. He took time to understand what we were looking for, made great recommendations and was always patient with our ever-changing and developing requirements. He was also fantastic throughout the negotiation process, saving us money above and beyond what we were targeting for. We highly recommend Pete for any of your real estate needs.
Igor Vynarchuk, Wind Point
Stephen (Pete) worked tirelessly to get my home sold in the toughest of markets. He not only got it sold - but got it sold at a very acceptable price point. I am convinced that his dedication - as well as his creativity and out-of-the-box thinking - was the difference in getting results. I also want to mention his professionalism and positive spirit. He has a lock on all of my future business!
Charlene M. Temeyer, Kenosha, WI
Pete is a great real-estate agent. I would not hesitate to use him again for any future real-estate needs. He is knowledge, ethical, and dedicated to customer service. He shows up and works hard. Ralph
Ralph Petrek, CNH
Pete has twice assisted me when I was house-hunting. His advice has saved me $$ and made my property more marketable. He is a family man with family values who has served his country and now serves his clients with the highest professional ethic. I look forward to working him again. It is fair to say that I highly recommend Pete if you need the services of a real estate professional.
Jo Scoville, Kenosha, WI
I was introduced to Pete after having a horrible experience trying to sell a home during a corporate relocation. The company had used one of their own real estate companies, with no results. I replaced them with Pete and Shorewest. Pete was everything I could ask for after my initial experience. I did not want anything to do with the process and was fed up with real estate brokers. Pete took it upon himself and basically told me not to worry and he would handle everything and get the house sold. Pete delivered on his promise. I highly reccommend Pete as a trusted real estate broker.
GW Dennis, Kenosha, WI
Pete is an expert in his field, my wife and myself worked with other real estate agents in the past that just did not measure up. Pete is the ONLY agent we recommend to anybody looking for honesty and integrity, Pete is a true professional in his field,give him a call he will work for you!
Mike Robillard, Pleasant Prairie, WI
Working with Pete O'Connor was always a good experience. Thanks to his experience in the forces, Pete had the self-discipline and attention to detail that was needed with certain situations, and he had a common bond with customers who were former or current service personnel. One of the good guys!
Steve Favill, Brookfield, WI
I moved to Kenosha from Illinois and Pete O'Connor was my realtor. He did an awesome job in finding me the perfect condo!!! All the things that I wanted were in one place and he kept looking till he found it!!! He even had the sellers throw in a home warranty that I hadn't even ask for!!! Again if you are picky and looking for just the right place you won't go wrong with using Pete!!! (See zillow profile)
Marjorie Sharick, Kenosha, WI
Pete was very clear about the complicated process of buying and selling a house in this complicated market. He got maximum value for my house in this complicated market.
Joe Dunka, Kenosha, WI
We are repeat customers, Pete has helped us sell 2 houses and buy 2 houses. When its time to do it again we will be contacting Pete. Thanks, Derek
Derek Lee, Elmwood Park, WI
Pete has been very helpful and patient with all the properties he has sold for my husband and his partner. He has worked very hard to sell these properties for us. Thank you Pete now if we can sell the lot that would be a miracle:)
Faith Angelici, Kenosha, WI
Pete was great throughout the entire process! He is very professional and knowledgeable! He made the stressful home buying experience very easy! Always had an answer for everything and cared about our opinion and made sure we spent our money right! Would definitely recommend Pete to everyone!
Jorge Rodarte, Kenosha, WI
Pete is very personable, communicates exceptionally well and works very hard to get you the results you are looking for. He is extremely responsive and willing to go the extra mile with his customers and clients.
Mike Kharouta, Kenosha, WI
Pete made finding the perfect home easy! He knows the area inside and out and always knows what’s newly available. We explored our options of building new and buying an existing home and Pete was extremely knowledgeable on all fronts - lots, new construction, existing properties. He helped us sort through the multitude of properties and options to choose one that was just right for us. The property we purchased had come on the market about an hour before we we viewed it and made our offer. Had Pete not been so current on listings coming up, we could have missed our opportunity. We are so happy with our new home. Thank you, Pete!!!
April Dayton, Kenosha, WI
USE THIS COMPANY!! - This place is filled with true professionals. If you are not looking to them for your real estate needs, you are hurting yourself! From the very first conversation with them through your closing, you will find yourself working with people who know and love their work.
Thomas Tassi, Kenosha, WI
Pete O'Connor and his team provide excellent customer service and are very knowledgeable. I have bought and sold two homes with his help and will definitely use his services again. Very professional, courteous and experienced.
Steve Anderson, Bristol, WI
Pete from the very beginning displayed utmost respect and professionalism and always had my husband and I’s best interest in mind. He made our home-selling process smooth and stress free. Pete is very well educated in his profession and it shows. We had our home under contract quickly and from that point on things were smooth sailing. Pete provided amazing customer service and communication. He always replied to us in a timely manner and always had an answer to our questions. I would highly recommend Pete and/or the Mastermind Realty Team for anyone who is looking to buy or sell real estate. My husband and I are grateful to say we would happily use Mastermind Realty again, and we consider Pete a friend we can keep in contact with.
Kayla Hove, Kenosha, WI
Pete O'Connor and Mastermind Realtors is amazing!! They have helped me so much in finding a great home and the sale of our last home. Pete's presentation was great and I love that he is a veteran because I come from a Navy family myself. I would highly recommend Pete and Mastermind Realtors to all my friends!! Thank you Pete!
Elizabeth Ross
Now that everything's said and done we can finally write this review! Pete was our buying agent for the last few months and did an absolutely phenomenal job. He never made us feel pressured to buy a house we weren't in love with. He went above and beyond to find something that fit our needs, which was particularly difficult in this market as homes were selling in a matter of 24 hours. When we finally did find a house we wanted to scoop up, Pete immediately set to work drafting our offer and we managed to get our dream house!! He advocated for us throughout the entire process, was very communicative, and just a joy to be around in general. If you're looking to buy a house, Mastermind is the place to go. We couldn't have been happier with the process, especially considering how overwhelming the market is right now.
Aleah Boehlen-Joosten, Kenosha, WI
I can't say enough good things about Pete at Mastermind Realtors. I've successfully purchased one home, sold 2 vacant lots, and sold my home through Pete. Every transaction went smoothly. In fact, I accepted an offer on my home at the listing price in November '22 after being listed for just 2 days! Well done, Pete! Pete provides great communication and listens to your requests. He was available whenever I called and went above and beyond a couple of times that I requested some help. I've already recommended my friends and family contact Pete in the future if they are ready to buy or sell.
Dan Madsen, Pleasant Prairie, WI
Great people to work with when getting home!
Tony Mastrogiovanni, Racine, WI
Pete absolutely knows the real estate market! After talking with him and seeing him on the news talking about the SE Wisconsin markets, I was highly impressed. Thanks Pete from Mastermind for your help
Ryan Hansen
I have bought and sold two homes from Pete. The transactions went very smoothly. Pete is very knowledgeable and provides excellent customer service. He goes out of his way to make sure his customers are satisfied. I highly recommend his company.
Steve Anderson, Bristol, WI
My girlfriend and I went with Pete and Mastermind Realtors to find our house earlier this year, and it couldn't have gone better. Pete is extremely knowledgeable and he really helped us narrow down our focus as first time home buyers to find what we really wanted in our first house. On top of this he was extremely flexible with our schedules for touring homes. Weekends, mornings, nights, Pete was willing to get tours for houses we were interested in, which was really helpful for our work and school schedules. I think the day we toured the house we ended up with, we had already toured several homes during the afternoon on a Friday. When we finished another home popped up and Pete dropped everything on a Friday night to arrange a tour for us. I also really appreciated how straightforward and transparent Pete was during the process. For first time home buyers, it's a little awkward saying no outright to a house, but it didn't phase Pete out at all. There were some homes that he dissuaded us from pursuing because he knew us and what we were looking for, and we really appreciated that because it helped expedite the process, and showed that he was cognizant of our needs. Thanks again Pete, we love the house!
Sean Barron, Kenosha, WI
As a first time home buyer, Pete made my experience, not only easy, but also enjoyable. Prior to Pete, I was ditched by my previous realtor, therefore I was uneasy about continuing to go through the searching process, but with Pete I felt completely comfortable the whole way through. Not only did he help guide me through the process, he also felt like a father figure giving me a genuine and honest opinion to help guide me through looking at homes. His knowledge and experience were huge highlights as I found my dream starter home, and he followed through to the end to make sure I had the best experience as I possibly could have by replacing a piece on my refrigerator, out of his own pocket, that the seller had broken and forgotten about. Overall, Pete gave me an exceptional image of what a realtor should be for a home buyer, and he will always come highly recommended to all of my closest family and friends that are looking to buy or sell a house.
Samantha Robinson, Racine, WI
Just amazing. Pete and his team did an outstanding job from start to finish. He is responsive, thoughtful, and really knows not only the the local market, but the business of real estate. It was the best real estate experience I've had in decades. Highly recommended!
Ryan Hammer
"I highly recommend Pete from Mastermind, REALTORS, he did a wonderful job and this was the smoothest transition in selling our house. Thanks Pete"
Eric and Gina Siefert, Kenosha, WI
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Shanna and our experience with Mastermind! Shanna is a true professional. She’s EXTREMELY responsive, she is polite, and she has an unrivaled attention to detail. Shanna made our home selling experience so positive. She was reassuring, patient, and she took the time to answer all of our questions. Shanna made recommendations to us that truly paid off, and nothing went unnoticed – she’s so detail oriented! Shanna was very knowledgeable, and she guided us seamlessly through the whole selling experience. From the moment we signed with Shanna, I knew we were in great hands. We always felt Shanna had our best interest in mind, and she handled everything with a very personal touch. You can tell Shanna truly loves what she does – it shows in how upbeat, positive, and enthusiastic she is! If we are ever in the market to buy or sell again, we will without a doubt be choosing Shanna again – she is truly excellent!!
Brittany Eggert
We were first time home buyers. Katherine was very quick to get back to us along with being protective to make sure we were getting the best deal and not moving into a sketchy place. Kathrine had lots of recommendations when it came to finding a banker/ inspector. She paid attention to detail and helped us come up with good offers. Even though we lost three offers she always stayed positive that we would find the perfect house. And we did!! I could not have asked for a better realitor to work with. I will be highly recommending her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is THE BEST!
Jen
Adam has really done an outstanding job as our realtor. Not only was he always available, but really cared about the wants and needs we were looking for in our new home. To say he was amazing is an understatement! If you’re in need of a realtor Adam is definitely our #1 recommendation every time.
Amanda
We have had the best experience working with Stephanie Rae Ortiz!! She went above and beyond! I thought it would be difficult since we aren't right there in Wisconsin and listing during the holidays, but she made it so smooth. Most importantly, she loved our house as much as we do and she didn't just treat it like another listing, she treated it like her own. This was important to us when choosing our realtor. If you are looking to sell or buy, I HIGHLY recommend reaching out to Stephanie. This insanely talented woman is going places and I can't wait to see her journey! Please share her information with friends or family who want an honest, hard working realtor to represent their homes because when it comes to Stephanie, it's not just another listing, it's personal.
Marie Shaffer
Amber is an amazing agent! Anytime we needed any questions answered she was right there with a prompt answer. If anyone is looking for an agent in Wisconsin, I highly recommend giving Amber a call. If not for her expertise and knowledge we would never have closed on our home in January 2019.
Angie
I told Dontae that I was looking for a condo. He found me a few options and had NO problem working with my schedule to show them to me.. He was devoted and passionate on finding me my “perfect” place. Once we found it, he made sure that I got it. Dontae made the whole process a breeze and answered all my questions.. He doesn’t quit until your expectations are exceeded. Thank you for your timeliness and dedication! I DEFINITELY recommend Dontae Kelly Real Estate!!
Casey Nathan
Jessica was always available to answer questions about listings and able to show me many locations before we found the right one. She helped me find the right place at the right price and really understood what I was looking for and what would work for me.
Ty
"Hey we just bought our home in Kenosha, WI and are really excited to move in and renovate and make it ours, Mastermind, REALTORS was great and if you’re looking for somebody to help you find your next home, reach out to Mastermind, REALTORS."
Cory and Kristin Holloway, Kenosha, WI
"Hi, Pete did a wonderful job, fantastic job in helping us buy, and sell our house; I’d recommend him to anyone, absolutely anyone."
Dave and Laura Dallmeyer, Delavan, WI
If you are looking for a house or condo you came to the right person Dontae is a constant professional and he will find you what you want and make things happen especially in this crazy market today he will be my realtor for life thank you Dontae!
Dewayne Scott
"So, we’re very happy to say that we’re homeowners, we came to the (United) States a year and a half ago, we didn’t have a clue, any clue on how to buy a house, so we want to thank Pete (O’Connor) for helping us and walking us through and making this process which was new for us a nice process and which will bring good memories for us in the future."
Hernan Morandi, and Mariela Spinelli-Rodriguez, Caledonia, WI
She has been a friend of mine previously, and when she got her Realtors license, I knew that when it was time for me to look for a house she would be great I knew I was in good hands and she treated me like I was her only client. She had great communication and attention to detail I have already highly recommended her to a few friends that are also looking for a house. She was excellent in every aspect. Katherine told me her Broker had my back as well. I know he was instrumental in more ways than one. Outstanding!
Eric Berland
Amber was recommended to us by a family member, we are very great full for Amber threw the first time home buying process. She is very knowledgeable, dedicated and professional. Amber went above and beyond for our family, by answering any and every question and making sure what we didn't know was known. Amber was very attention to detail oriented. She represented us like if we were her family. I highly recommend her for a realtor.
Tiffany
Adam was a great help explaining things, communicating with the seller’s agent, and getting paperwork done virtually.
Pamela
"Well, we’re quite happy, right Cheryl? I think that we’re happy and amazed that the house sold after being showed for one day, and we have the check to prove it. Thank you!"
Dennis and Cheryl Zwaga, Franksville, WI
"I just wanted to say that she (Jessica Stryjewski) is amazing and the best Realtor that I have ever worked with in my life. I'm very happy that I got in touch with her, and Jessica (Stryjewski) is amazing."
Derek Cook, Zion IL
"Pete O’Connor is the guy you want in your corner. Sometimes things don’t go smoothly, so he’s definitely the man you want when you buy or sell a home."
Derek and Joy Lee, Elmwood Park, WI
Shanna made our selling experience seamless! She was there every step of the way and was always quick to respond if we had any questions. She was patient with us as we were initially hesitant to sell our home but had we known it would have gone this smoothly we would have sold sooner!
Nicole Heckel
Adam rocks! He did a tremendous job. I will recommend him to everyone who is in the market of buying a home or selling a home.
Heidi S Smith
I would recommend working with Amber as your realtor. She was able to answer all of the questions I had, and made sure I was comfortable with any houses we saw. She was flexible in scheduling house showings and has the experience you need if you are looking for a realtor.
Zachary
Katherine was extremely helpful with my home buying experience. She was always extremely timely with a response all of my many questions during the buying process. It was a joy to work with her. Would do it again in a heartbeat!
Renelle Wicks
If there is one thing I know, Dontae Kelly always has your best interest at heart and is looking to help you find exactly what you are looking for.
Al Pal
Huge THANK YOU to Shanna at Mastermind for helping us purchase our first home! Shanna was patient and diligent throughout our search in this crazy, competitive market. She really took the time to know our needs and found us a home just in time for our daughter's arrival. Great work Shanna!
Amanda Londre
"Thank you Pete! This went better then we ever thought it could be, and it was a lot more painless then I thought it would be. Thank you Pete!"
Brian and Tiffany Horensky, Kenosha, WI
"I just wanted to let everybody know how thankful I am that Pete O’Connor (Mastermind, REALTORS) was our agent. He did a great job and was always very helpful and I hope that everybody else that works with him has as much luck with him as I had."
Denise Nagode, Winthrop Harbor, IL
"I just wanted to say that it’s been a crazy process with how the market has been, but Pete (O’Connor) has been absolutely amazing and accommodating the whole time, we really couldn’t have asked for a better Realtor. Thank you so much Pete, we really appreciate all you’ve done for us."
Rich and Jessa Miehle, Sturtevant, WI
Sold my property with Aleesha. Went above and beyond. Was very helpful.
Alec Badham
"Thank you Pete. Thanks Pete for all the help and being patient with all the questions and all the concerns that we had. It was a good experience, a great experience! Thank you very much!"
April and Julio Villavicencio, Kenosha, WI
"Thanks Pete! You were wonderful, we greatly appreciated all of your efforts and in sticking with us. So thank you through all of the nonsense we’ve been through, we greatly appreciate it and all your efforts in getting this done. Thanks again!"
Darrell and Kenda Caudell, and August and Barbara Baumgart, Genoa City, WI
“Pete is a great real-estate agent. I would not hesitate to use him again for any future real estate needs. He is knowledge, ethical, and dedicated to customer service. He shows up and works hard. Ralph”
Ralph Petrek, Pewaukee, WI
“I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work. Without it, I don’t think we would have sold the house that quick. If you ever need a recommendation, please let me know – I’ll vouch for you to no end. Again it has been great working with you. Thanks for all the patience and all the help. Best of luck in the future!”
Jeff and Katie Differt, Door County, WI
“Pete is a great real estate agent. He took time to understand what we were looking for, made great recommendations and was always patient with our ever-changing and developing requirements. He was also fantastic throughout the negotiation process, saving us money above and beyond what we were targeting for. We highly recommend Pete for any of your real estate needs.”
Igor and Yanina Vynarchuk, Wind Point, WI
“Pete is a high-octane realtor who thinks fast, works fast, always answers by the third ring, and is tri-lingual — fluent in Conventional, FHA and VA . When I start working on a client’s mortgage application, I’m always relieved to learn that Pete is the listing agent or the selling agent on the Offer to Purchase– highly recommended. Virginia Murphy”
Virginia Murphy, Kenosha, WI (Loan Officer at Gateway Mortgage)
“Pete is a great guy! Hard working and as honest as they come. He’ll do everything in his power to ensure his clients are 100% satisfied. You can’t go wrong working with him!”
Eric Scharber, Tampa, FL
“Working with Pete O’Connor was always a good experience. Thanks to his experience in the forces, Pete had the self-discipline and attention to detail that was needed with certain situations, and he had a common bond with customers who were former or current service personnel. One of the good guys!”
Steve Favill, Brookfield, WI
“Pete assisted us in re-locating to Wisconsin while my wife was transitioning to a new job and I was deployed to Iraq. Pete’s expert knowledge of his profession, coupled with his outcome-oriented commitment to our successful transition, was a much-needed element of reliability and during a chaotic time. I can’t say enough about how much his professionalism and integrity meant to me while I was serving overseas. We will definitely look to Pete O’Connor next time we’re in the real estate market, and will recommend him to friends and colleagues every chance we get!”
Brian and Daisy Genz, Kenosha, WI
“Pete is an amazing real estate agent and went above and beyond the call of duty to help us find the perfect house. We have worked with other real estate agents, and their quality of work was nothing compared to the amazing job that Pete did for us. If/when we are ever looking to purchase another piece of property, we will not give it a second thought – we would not even consider working with anyone else but Pete.”
Dale and Jennifer Hedrick, Paddock Lake, WI
“After using another Realtor and trying to sell my house “For Sale By Owner” – I met with Pete to list my house and was very impressed by how personable and professional he is. He conducted a thorough assessment of my home and compiled a marketing plan and home value range I was very happy with. He kept me informed of all showing feedback and was always quick to return calls or contact me immediately with new information – a very hands-on agent. Pete’s knowledge and experience played a key part in getting my home SOLD quickly in a challenging market. I would definitely recommend Pete to others in need of a Realtor.”
Maurie and Javier Gomez, San Diego, CA
“We were looking for a long time, we spent a lot of time and many weekends with our agent trying to find the one (home). There were times when we overall got frustrated and wanted to give up. However, Pete wouldn’t let us!”
Bob and Maureen Spencer, Kenosha, WI
“Readily available to answer questions or concerns… handled in a professional manner…helpful throughout the process…handled efficiently.”
Jim Chiappetta, Coldwell Banker Residential, Racine, WI
“We would like to take a moment of your time to let you know about the superior performance of Mr. Pete O’Connor. As first time homebuyers, we came into the real estate market with little knowledge of the home buying process. When we first contacted Pete to be our agent, he provided us with a helpful folder full of information on the current market and how to prepare ourselves for the home buying process. Prior to our first round of showings, Pete clearly explained his role as a buyer agent. Pete was available day and night to answer questions and consistently rearranged his schedule so that showings fit our work schedules. For all 35+ showings, Pete drove us to and from each home and helped us determine the pros and cons of each home. He expertly handled agents of sellers and conducted himself professionally through the offer and counter-offer process (he even came to our places of work to promptly present offers/counteroffers). Moreover, Pete has a great personality and sense of humor. When we felt like we were never going to find the perfect home, he assured us that the ups and downs we were feeling were normal and that we would find a home we loved–he wasn’t kidding; Pete contacted us in April regarding a home he had seen that fit all of our needs. He scheduled a showing, we fell in love with the home, and we had an accepted offer two hours later! Pete even came to our home inspection! Pete’s knowledge of the current market, home construction, and people skills made buying our first home a fun, smooth and memorable experience. Pete is a rare find in the Kenosha real estate market. He truly cares about the wellbeing of his clients. In fact, we actually miss going on showings with him. From start to finish, we have been noting short of impressed with Pete O’Connor, and Scott Spieker; we have and will continue to refer our friends and family to both Pete and your brokerage!”
Tim and Natalie Marciniak, Kenosha, WI
“Thank you so much for everything that you did for us during the home buying process. I know that this card is long overdue, but Jen and I wanted to let you know how grateful we area for all of the time, energy and miles that you put in in helping us find the perfect home. You went way beyond your duties as a Realtor, and we definitely think that your not just our Realtor, but more importantly our friend.”
Dale and Jennifer Hedrick, from Salem, WI
“Satisfied! Advised me through each step of the transaction.”
Tony Rogers, Kenosha, WI
“Pete was always available and very professional; Excellent job.”
Jill Brown, Century 21 White Real Estate, Kenosha
“Thank you for making the sale of our home stress-free and enjoyable. Pete was very professional and he went that extra mile for us…he was always there for us! You are a true professional and we will be giving you referrals.”
Mike and Sue Robillard, Kenosha, WI
“I just wanted to thank you, sincerely, for everything you did for Amber and I and the boys. Your professionalism and friendship couldn’t have come at a better time…actually, 5 months earlier would have been better, but that was my fault. While we certainly could have come out ahead had we gone with you from the beginning, I’m satisfied where we came out at the end in the conditions that we were facing. You did everything you could, beat the bushes, and didn’t give up. That’s the resolve that I needed when leaving Amber and the boys back there to do this “on their own”. Thank you again for everything, and if I know of people heading that way, you are ALWAYS the first person I bring up if they’re thinking selling or buying. Pete was awesome. told us straight up, no beating around the bush. Helped us in a very unfortunate circumstance. Was recommended to us from my Husband’s co-workers at the Naval base.”
John and Amber Hawkinson, Kenosha, WI
“Pete and the seller went out of their way to answer my Buyer’s many questions!”
Debra Bingham, Century 21 Savaglio and Cape
“Could not have asked for a better Realtor. Pete was excellent, will definitely use him again.”
Annelize Potgieter, Kenosha, WI
“I am writing to you regarding Pete O’Connor. Pete was our real estate agent during the Summer, ending with the closing of our first home in August. We are a military family and during that time, I was pregnant and my Husband was deployed for most of that time. Under the circumstances, I felt very comfortable and overwhelmed making real estate decisions by myself, but Pete made the entire process easy and took his time explaining the terms and helping me to make educated and reasonable decisions. Pete helped us to buy our first home and for that I am incredibly grateful to him. I believe that Pete is a great asset to anyone looking to buy a home, but especially to families serving the military because he understands the trials of military life. We truly appreciate all of Pete’s help and hard work and would gladly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home and work with him again given the opportunity.”
Jennifer and Michael Baidas
“Pete was great and we just loved working with him. Very professional and just great experience.”
Clarence and Juanita Pinion, Kenosha, WI
“Very professional, very thorough, made the closing of both homes easy!”
Derek and Joy Lee, Sturtevant, WI
“The purpose of this letter is to express our thanks for the job performance of Pete O’Connor relative to the sale of our property at 9427 74th Place, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53142. We contracted with Pete for the sale of our home in December 2006 and recently sold our home in August 2007. In this most difficult market, Pete kept a continual focus on our property with open houses, etc."
Russ L. Roberson, Ph.D, and Linda M. Roberson, Kenosha, WI
“Just wanted to let you know our neighbor said that our house was on the market for a while and then you took it over and it sold right away. They were REALLY impressed and said that when they go to sell their other house, they will get your information and utilize your services. See how word travels fast… Just thought you would like a warm fuzzy for the day 🙂 ”
Julie Justiniano, Kenosha, WI
“We wanted to send you a special thank you for all of the hard work and time you spent away from your family to help us find a special place to begin ours. We sincerely believe this process would not have been so easy had it not been for you.” “We were in continuous communication…absolutely satisfied…he made the process much less stressful.”
Ann Schmeling, Pleasant Prairie, WI
“We highly recommend Stephen “Pete” O’Connor. He works with integrity and can be counted on to follow thru. Pete properly positioned and priced our home to sell. He also went the extra mile and helped shovel the walk for open houses and even lent us his ladder when we prepared the house for sale. Pete kept us constantly informed on the status of our home. We arranged weekly phone calls, and Pete always called on time and was prepared with the latest update. He e-mailed us Internet and hotline reports so we would know how often our house was being reviewed. Pete personally hosted all open houses and called us afterwards with feedback and leads. Pete created full color marketing booklets for potential buyers to take home and printed fliers for the sign in our front yard. He checked frequently to replenish these materials so we didn’t run out. Pete listened to our suggestions on target marketing areas and took out newspaper ads in northern Illinois and Wisconsin. For each ad taken out Pete supplied us with copies for our records. He also leveraged his connections at the North Chicago naval base to generate additional leads.”
Aaron and Erika Ford, Kenosha, WI
“Thanks! We love our new house and just want you to know how great you were through this selling and buying process. Thanks for getting us thru the glitches and keeping us sane.”
Jeff and Sue Wyatt, Kenosha, WI
Katherine was very attentive to my housing needs and always available to answer any questions or see houses on my behalf. She understood my concerns with buying a home sight unseen and went far beyond my expectations. She is an extremely knowledgeable and well connected with other real estate entities. She should be considered a very valuable asset to the Mastermind team.
Nancy Svabek
“(We) send our sincerest thank you for all of the hard work you have done in order to insure a smooth and timely purchase of our first home! You were and are one of the kindest and most professional individuals that (we) have dealt with. Words in this email cannot describe the cluster of emotions that (we) are experiencing right now so I’ll just stick with — thank you very much!!”
Brad Logsdon, Pleasant Prairie, WI
“Mr. O’Connor made it easy as he could to sell our house. I would recommend him to everyone that I know that is selling or buying. I’m very pleased with your handling the sale of my home. You handled all the bidders for our house. And letting us know who accepted our offer. Getting all the paper work ready for us to sign, the advertising of our home. Letting us know what has to be done. Keeping on top of the buyer, making sure everything is keeping on schedule. You have gone beyond your duty.”
Charles Strehlow, Kenosha, WI
“Pete was very professional and thorough. He always made us aware of all documents, etc. immediately–he kept constant communication… Great!”
Kirk and Erin Newcomb, Racine, WI
“Pete was always available, if we had questions…communications was very open. …We feel Pete went above and beyond what we expected. Would recommend Pete. He did an excellent job”
Ray and Joanne Scuglik, DePere, WI
Shanna helped us sell our current home and purchase a new one. She was incredibly quick to respond and was available for questions whenever we had them. I would highly recommend Shanna to anyone who is looking to buy/sell their house.
Madison Chestnut-Kiser
I had a great experience during the process to buy my first house. Shanna was very supportive always explained everything in a easy way. Thanks for all your help. I recommend Shanna 100%to anyone looking for an honest, professional and caring realtor.
Angela Rosa
Thank you so much Mastermind especially Shanna O'Connor for being a very helpful agent that would even assist us on weekends. She was very respectful, responsible, and trust worthy. Also knew how to make the whole experience fun and would even crack a few jokes. She was very understanding with the kids and made sure we had the best experience.
Ireneo Lopez
Katherine made the whole process a pleasure. We were able to spend time in the home with the seller and that means a lot to us. Katherine is so sweet and kind that working with her was like working with a friend or family member. She knew a lot about the home and the market and was able to give us insight into the seller's frame of mind so negotiations were simple and satisfactory to both sides. We think of Katherine as a friend and hope that we will continue our good relationship with her for years to come. She always answered our questions even when the process was crazy. She allowed us to show the property to our family even before we closed. Thanks Katherine, we love you and wish every good thing for you.
Mike Starszak
Adam provided valuable information prior to the house even being listed, Once it hit the market, there was constant communication, which was crucial, given the fact this was a family sale involving three co-owners. His guidance thru the entire process was extremely helpful, and reassuring. I would strongly recommend him to anyone as a representative to buy or sell a property.
Tom Karkow
Adam was great to work with. He was very helpful in getting our listing noticed and helping us get the best offer possible. Adam was so knowledgeable and dedicated. Can’t thank him enough for all his good work!
Mary K
We are so appreciative that we had Adam as our realtor in buying our house. He was very communicative and answered all of our questions. Even when we ran into trouble with the seller's side, we knew that Adam was making sure we were on top of everything on our side. I definitely will recommend him to my friends.
Amy
Adam was a great realtor to work with. Selling my property presented a few more challenges than either of us had anticipated, yet Adam was there the whole time doing everything he could to make things go as smoothly as possible.
Josh
Adam was very attentive to my needs as a seller. From getting the property ready to list all the way to the final closing, Adam was very responsive and quick to communicate. He understood the objective and was more than qualified to handle any roadblocks that came up during the way. I am happy to have Adam working for me on this transaction!
Peter P
Adam was extremely professional and Competent. He made would could have been a difficult process flow with ease and precision. Since this was a multi state 5 party transaction it is even more remarkable that the entire transaction went off without a hitch! Thank you Adam. Salute!!
Steve Logan
Adam was always available when I called and he went above and beyond and made me feel as if I was his only buyer at this time!
Susan Sapp
I thought he did an exceptional job on selling our house. He was always right there for us on any situation we had. Couldn't ask for anymore than he did for us.he really took care of us.
Brian Smith
I would highly recommend Amber Garity to serve any future home buyer. Amber was very knowledgeable of every aspect of buying a home. She made my buying process easy and enjoyable.Buying a house can be a very stressful situation. I had many questions about the process, and I was grateful that Amber was there to answer all of them, She simplified the process, and made me feel at ease.I my self, am not good at the electronic worlds challenges; She walked me through the electronic navigation and the signing, and made sure she communicated with me, in the ways in the ways I was most comfortable in.communicating.When ever I had a question, or concern; no matter the time or day she addressed them in a timely and knowledgeable fashions.Not only, did i successfully find and buy, my dream home,; I also will be using Ambers services to sell my oringinal house. If you want a smooth journey on the road to buying a house; If you enlist Amber as your Agent, I am confident that she will steer you through this journey with her great knowledge of the field, and excellent guidance.
John P Burlingame
Working with Adam was wonderful. The property I was selling had been my home but I had moved to Illinois and rented the property for almost 7 years. Adam was very easy to work with and met with me when I was in town and handled everything we could by phone, texts, and emails. He had a good handle on the market in Racine area and was very helpful in helping me quickly get the unit on the market. The listing went up on a Friday morning and I had 5 offers to choose from by Sunday evening despite it being one of the coldest weekends of the winter. I would recommend Adam to anyone looking to sell a property.
Thelma Jones
We worked with Adam Troestler on the sale of our home. He was very knowledgeable and helped us sell our home quickly. He's very friendly and easy to work with. I would without a doubt recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.
Terri
Adam was wonderful during our home selling and buying experience, especially during this Covid pandemic. His research on the current market for selling our house was incredibly accurate and his expertise and knowledge helped us so much during the whole process. His attentiveness to our questions, concerns, and any problems we encountered was remarkable! He was a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend Adam to any looking to either sell, buy, or do both in Southeastern Wisconsin area!
Benjamin Olszewski
Adam was extremely helpful in helping me search for my first home. He was always around for questions and had lots of good advice for me. You can trust in Adam.
Conner N.
I felt very confident with amber’s level of knowledge, professionalism. I also felt that beyond the sale that she was a friend I could call if I had any questions.
Drew Satterfield
I had an enjoyable, satisfying experience working with Amber. Amber put my mind and worries at ease. Knowing all the legal aspects and language which I did not understand. She explained everything to me, even if I asked her to clarify again, she was very patient and understanding. The poor woman, I called her so many times and she was always pleasant, always got back to me right away. She listened to me and my concerns. Looked out for me and my best interest. I felt extremely comfortable working with her. She explained her qualifications. She went over all paperwork in detail. If I did not understand she would explain. She treated me like a friend, not just as her client. Compassionate, very caring, supportive. I would recommend her to anyone. She helped sell my house for an amazing price and did a great job finding and assisting me in buying my new Condo. She worked ridiculously hard to get everything arranged and went out of her way. I truly enjoyed and was satisfied working with her. A true gem, thank you Amber for the experience and all you did.
Christine St. Louis
Aleesha was so good at getting what I wanted in a house.