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Dhbernhard8
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIEDJosh has helped me buy multiple properties and sell one. Each time he was efficient, helpful, and willing to take the time to explain the bigger picture to me. In this most recent purchase I had more constraints or "needs" than past purchases, which made our search a little more difficult, on an also-difficult compressed timeline. Josh stayed at it, matched my urgency, and willingly adopted my priorities. Whether you're new to the area or a longtime resident, you will not ever regret working with Josh in a real estate transaction. Period.
Ilsa S.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED All-around a terrible experience. My first impression of Josh Lavik was that he was extremely unknowledgeable. When we went to see houses he did not have any printouts or information on the houses. Didn't even know where the property lines were, didn't know basic information about the houses. We asked for a plat map and any basic information on the home we were interested in, which he never provided.I was also made extremely uncomfortable by the way he stared at me and looked at me up and down, which was noticed by my partner as well. When we entered into negotiations he resorted to insults, demeaning and extreme statements. I was shocked at his incredibly unprofessional behavior. We had an inspection done and he accused the inspector of lying and making up and exaggerating defects. This inspector was very knowledgeable and competent. Josh Lavik made it very clear that he is very self-interested and will do whatever it takes to ensure things go his way, even if that means resorting to unethical behavior.I will never ever work with this person again and would absolutely not recommend him to anyone.
Aguirre A.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED I was set up with Cortney, Joshs aEURoeteamaEUR?, to help me write an offer on a listing of his that was sitting on the market for 40+ days. Cortney treated me as if I wasnt serious, made a contract exclusively for the 1 listing, and when the seller denied my offer, I never heard anything from Cortney or Lavik team, ever again. Ghosted. Not even a follow up. As a potential customer, this is some of the rudest and most unprofessional service Ive experienced. Dont waste your time at on Lavik or Cortney, they will act as if your a dime a dozen.
Angeloa0072
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED I was set up with Cortney, Joshs aEURoeteamaEUR?, to help me write an offer on a listing of his that was sitting on the market for 40+ days. Cortney treated me as if I wasnt serious, made a contract exclusively for the 1 listing, and when the seller denied my offer, I never heard anything from Cortney or Lavik team, ever again. Ghosted. Not even a follow up. As a potential customer, this is some of the rudest and most unprofessional service Ive experienced. Dont waste your time at on Lavik or Cortney, they will act as if your a dime a dozen.
Carlaa H.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED They are great! As a first time homebuyer, choosing them was the best decision I could have made. You getting into your home and being happy is their top priority and they will work late and on weekends to make sure the job is done and done right with you feeling like a person and not a number or just money in their pockets. Definitely a great place to have in charge of your home purchase. Josh has a great team
Zuser20160922144533243
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh's calm minded approach and strong negotiating skills made it possible to buy our home. The experience was amazing and relatively stress free. I would highly recommend.
Gsherman24
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh was calm, patient and persistent. My home was in a great neighborhood, but was 80 years old and selling it took skill and all three of the above traits. Thank you Josh.
Dimaspasov
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED I would like to thank Josh and Julie once again for all the help with selling my condo. Josh is the realtor to ask for help if you need results. Josh has shown consistency and expertise throughout my past interactions with him.
Christa H.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh was a wonderful liaison in my home buying experience! I was moving from out of town and his responsiveness and timely ness was on point. He was able and willing to work within my time constraints with ease and he and his staff was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. I would absolutely recommend working with Josh for your home buying needs!
Kchodag1980
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh and his team are amazing! They went above and beyond to help my hubby and i buy our first home. If i ever need anything else, i will be contacting Josh. Always polite, they are awesome about returning calls and emails asap, and just a pleasure to be around. If anyone is selling or buying, go thru Josh and his amazing team. You won't be disappointed!
Infinitedatax
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED As first time home buyers we were very skeptical about the type of treatment to expect from a realtor. We were expecting someone who was out for themselves, trying to make as much as they can off of us. I am so thankful that I was recommended to see Josh Lavik. He is so friendly and explained everything in a way we could understand as this process was all new to us. Working with our schedule and short timeline Josh and his team worked together to fit as many showings in several weekends as possible. They went out of their way to fight for the lowest price on our home, but gave strategical advice at the times when we needed it. Nothing felt pressured with Josh and his team. It was our decision at every step. After we bought our home, they helped us understand the closing process and prepared us for all the financial shenanigans that came with it. They went above and beyond even after we purchased the house. We borrowed their moving truck for free, as well as a pressure washer to wash our new home. I couldn't have asked for better service, as I wouldn't know what to ask for. Thank you all for making this experience as easy as possible!
Alnorthouse5
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED We have purchased and sold a few homes over the years and Josh Lavik and Associates is by far the best real estate experience we have ever had! Extremely Professional! A big thank you goes out to Julie!
Yoav S.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh and Julie are amazing! Weve used other agents in the past, and these are the best.From the beginning they were super responsive and helpful. Every question is answered quickly. Every task is handled not just quickly but with a smile. Its been such a pleasure working with them, I'm almost sorry our transaction is all done!100% will use again, could not recommend more.
Bill P.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh Lavik and his team were always promptly on top of every aspect of the sale of my home. He and they were always warm, friendly, professional and concerned. I had the easiest time with the sale. I knew everything was handled in the most top notch way and I had not a single worry even though I was 200 miles away during the process. He scheduled an open house right away, loaned me a power washer to clean the outside of the house, and I had never seen such thorough, professional, and positive marketing materials for a home for sale. My home was sold in less than two weeks and he guided me through the multiple offers that I received. I would highly recommend Josh and His team!
Kyleherzog112164
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED COULDN'T RECOMMEND ANY MORE HIGHLY!!! We bought our house with Josh about 6 years ago and then sold with him in 2018 and he is the best. He is extremely reachable and responsive...he came to our house to discuss strategy prior to listing...the pictures he took of our house and help with staging were incredible...and he helped us sell our house for $18k over asking on the first day we started accepting offers! Stop your realtor search now, go with Josh and I 100% guarantee you won't be disappointing.
JohnStarkweather
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh and his team did a truly excellent job. Josh helped not only with drafting the contract, but also with lining up inspectors and negotiating around the problems that we uncovered. And we loved being able to take advantage of their moving van!
Kati K.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh and Julie were phenomenal to work with while selling my home out-of-state. Responsive to texts, emails and phone calls. Josh was knowledgeable about the market, kept me informed every step of the way, and provided the perfect balance of advising and listening. He helped me navigate through a series of offers and counter-offers, explaining each so that I could make a sound decision, and demonstrating skill with various negotiation tactics. He even answered my early morning call the day of closing and drove out to let the Salvation Army in to the property...and mailed me the donation receipt afterwards. Julie helped me understand what to expect at the expedited, remote closing and made sure everything was lined up with the title company and buyer. This awesome team gets an A+.
Robynbennis
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED I cant thank Josh and Julie enough for all of their help during my housing search. They cheerfully worked around my whacky schedule, gave in-depth explanations of otherwise inscrutable details of the housing market, and showed infinite patience through the entire process. There was no pressure at any point, they were always working hard to find the right property at the best price, and I always felt like I was their top priority. Josh even helped out with a water heater issue after I closed on a condominium. I never would have expected that kind of service from a real estate agent whod already made their commission. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a home in the Madison area.
Ken S.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED As first time sellers we couldn't be happier with our agent and his team. Josh and Julie were incredibly helpful and responsive to any questions or needs. Our condo sold for much more than we expected it to! And we appreciated free use of the moving truck. It was an all-around excellent experience.
Grafaj08
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I bought a home in Jefferson which is farther out from the Madison area, and we felt like Josh's team worked with us just as diligently as they would have with anyone else. They were fast to reply and communicate through our entire purchasing process, and were extremely relatable. I would 100% recommend them as a buying agent to anyone looking for a new home!
Mtlister759
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh and his team were incredibly helpful in guiding us through the offer/inspection/and closing processes for our home purchase in Middleton Hills. Josh and Julie were both very responsive to our questions, and clearly brought a lot of experience to the table. And thumbs up to their customer appreciation program--we moved a boatload of stuff in their great van! Now we just need to figure out a time to use the bounce house and margarita maker... We would highly recommend using their team for both buying and selling your home.
Lucyandthebear
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED As first time home buyers we could have worked with a better agent! If you are thinking of working with him don't think any longer, go ahead and sign an agreement. Josh has the type of personality you want on your side. His calm and collected nature put all parties at ease and really helps during the stressful negotiation period. We looked for houses for close to a year, and when THE house came along Josh worked late into the night to write our offer and submit it. The sale was a For Sale by Owner, and Josh stepped up to guide both me and the homeowner. We've been in the house a few weeks now and thank Josh for his role in getting us to closing.
User1144417
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh and his team worked really hard for us to sell our home and purchase a new one. They were available when we had questions, answered them promptly, and handled every aspect of the process in an extremely professional manner. We highly recommend Josh and his team.
User04950822
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh was very patient with us. Our process was very long and he did not rush us into anything we didn't want. He listened to our needs. I noticed him taking notes often as we looked at homes to help him narrow down specifics of we were looking for. I highly recommend Josh.
Marcbrown3039
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh was very patient with us. Our process was very long and he did not rush us into anything we didn't want. He listened to our needs. I noticed him taking notes often as we looked at homes to help him narrow down specifics of we were looking for. I highly recommend Josh.
User2851460
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh was able to sell our home after other agents had failed. He and his staff obviously worked very hard to execute a good plan and always communicated promptly and clearly. He made the process workable despite my not being in the area which was very helpful also.
Jeremy G.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh was able to sell our home after other agents had failed. He and his staff obviously worked very hard to execute a good plan and always communicated promptly and clearly. He made the process workable despite my not being in the area which was very helpful also.
User064589
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh is knowledgeable, quick to respond, and easy to work with. He answers questions honestly and is very resourceful. I highly recommend him as a buyer's or seller's agent.
Andy
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh is knowledgeable, quick to respond, and easy to work with. He answers questions honestly and is very resourceful. I highly recommend him as a buyer's or seller's agent.
Jrwest8
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh was very flexible with his time to show us houses (weekends, evenings, last minute..) and very quick to respond via email and phone. He is very familiar with Madison, and the real estate market. As first-time home buyers, Josh did a great job of shuttling us through the process. We looked at a variety of homes to get a feel for the market, and Josh demonstrated expertise in recognizing things like older vs newer mechanicals, electric wiring, opportunities to uncover hard wood floor, etc.. When putting together an offer, Josh did a great job of reviewing comparable sales and local homes to establish an appropriate offer. Free moving truck was great with no hassle.
C B.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh is a highly professional real estate agent. He is extremely knowledgeable and efficient in his work. Josh was easy to get ahold of and responded to our questions in a very timely matter. As a first time home buyer, I really felt Josh was working for and with me every step of the way. I would recommend him to anyone looking at buying a house in the Madison area.
User97878008
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED We were moving to Madison from out of state. Through phone calls and emails Josh was able to develop a clear understanding of what we were looking for. When we came to town to look at houses, he was extremely well organized and got us in to look at 6 or 7 houses, all within our price range and desired neighborhoods, including one that had just come on the market a few days before. We ended up buying that one, and Josh made the process completely painless. He's also been a great resource in terms of finding the services we need for our new home. He is a pleasure to work with, pleasant, low key, not pushy at all. I would highly recommend him.
HungcheiChi
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED I just moved to Wisconsin on December 1st and got my keys to the condo before the New Year eve. Josh helped me negotiate the condo price below what the buyer is asking for and I was able to stick with my own budget. Not only I got my condo fast and on time, Josh also assisted me moving my furniture to my new place and returning my rental truck. I will definitely ask for Josh again when I am ready to buy a house.
Jeff G.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh is true professional. We worked on a transaction together for a mutual client and Josh had all of the documents to me, organized and complete right out of the gate. This attention to detail makes my job much easier. I always ask my buyers how they rate their Realtor in the buying process and these buyers said that Josh is the best, and that they would definitely use Josh again. As a lender, I hope to have many more transactions with Josh. He is model for agents who want to know how to do it right!
User2332225
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh has a lot of experience helping people buy and sell a house. I always knew I could count on Joshs strong knowledge of the housing market and extensive experience as a realtor to guide me through the process of buying and selling a house.
User6025463
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh was a friendly and personable realtor to work with as a first time home buyer. He accommodated our wishes to view the house we were interested in on multiple occasions. He was also very patient in working with both sides throughout the lengthy negotiation process between buyer and seller. The use of his moving truck was a great bonus that really came in handy on moving day. Josh also followed up after our move to see how we were liking our new home.
User680852
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED With a competing offer on the table, Josh executed our counter offers flawlessly and made sure it included items to prevent us from being "bumped". We love our house and without Josh's attention to detail and experience, we would not have gotten it.
User3342825
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED I used Josh as my listing agent to sell a rental property I owned in Madison, WI. The home was on the market for only a week when we accepted a near full price offer. Josh gave us solid advice on setting the right price, taking quality photos, and marketing the property extremely well. We live in Denver, CO and Josh made the process so easy from 1000 miles away. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
User4866852
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh presented housing data in a very precise and understandable manner. I appreciated that he was able to provide print-outs on the housing market in my local area and the probability of selling the house within my asking price. I also appreciated the option of using his moving truck for FREE once my home got sold.Thank youMayra
User2306572
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED So far, I have had 4 experiences with buying a new home and using the services of real estate agents. Most of them were stressful experiences that I vowed never to go through again. However, in my last move, my experience went very smoothly. I attribute this to having had Josh Lavik as my real estate agent. Josh was the first real estate agent I have encountered that really took the time to listen to me, to help me find just what I needed. During the negotiating process, he was considerately prompt in returning phone calls and was thorough in attending to every detail. He never pushed me into thinking about something I wasnt interested in, and he was willing to listen to my concerns. As a person, I believe Josh has integrity. As a professional, he is obviously knowledgeable and prepared as well as enthusiastic about helping people. Josh worked hard for me and I would definitely recommend him as a real estate agent to others.-Mary Phillips
Kyleherzog112164
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh helped my fiancee and I purchase a house several months ago, and as first time home buyers he made the process very easy for us. He helped us understand how the entire process worked, and was extremely quick to respond to any type of communication we used (phone, text, email, g-chat). When it came time to make an offer he explained the negotiation process to us and we had an excepted offer at an ideal price within hours of our initial offer. Overall Josh is awesome to work with and I especially recommend him for any first time home buyer in the Madison, WI, area.
Cldz
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh is very good at responding to emails, phone calls and texts in a timely and professional manner. I think I most appreciated his honesty while going through the process and would recommend him to anyone interested in buying or selling a home in the Madison area!
Bryan A.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED We are very grateful to have had Josh at our side while selling our house this past summer. In today's housing market we worried that we might have trouble selling our home at a fair price, but with Josh's expertise and market knowledge, we had an accepted offer within a week of listing the house! We feel very lucky to have found the right real estate agent at the right time. We recommend Josh to anyone and everyone looking to buy or sell a property. He was very prompt and responsive to all of our questions, and he kept us informed & updated throughout the entire process. We will certainly be seeking Josh's services for our next real estate transaction. Thank you so much, Josh!
Teteakdan
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED I wasn't really a fan of realtors, but Josh was easygoing, informed, connected, and took the time to understand what we were interested in. He also helped connect us with the perfect home. Try him out. You probably won't be disappointed.
Cheryl G.
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh went out of the way to help me find a condo for my daughter. Even though I was out of state, he went the extra mile to send me details and great comps. Even after the sale he continued to help me.As a Real Estate Professional, I appreciated his honesty, integrity and expertise. I highly recommend him.
Leepao
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED We were very lucky to have Josh Lavik as your agent. Josh scheduled all showing at our convenience which are after work and on weekends. He provided us with outstanding advice about real estate and the buying process. He promptly returned all our phone calls and email which we do have many for him. He was attentive to our needs and was available to answer any questions that we had.As a person, Josh was a pleassure to work with!! He is easy to talk to, a good listener, easy to contact and above all friendly.
Joshjohn
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh was a pleasure to work with. As a first time home buyer, Josh explained and re-explained the home buying process thoroughly and in a manner that was easy to understand. He has a genuine zeal towards his profession and a great attitude. He was willing to put in the time needed to work around my work schedule when it came to showings and even writing offers. I would highly recommend Josh to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Jscharer6
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh is the consummate professional. I would recommend his services to anyone looking to buy or sell a home because of his dependability, punctuality, and good natured personality.
Rlthorman
Review for Member: Josh Lavik
ZillowVERIFIED Josh was my Realtor and helped me walk through the pain staking process of buying my first house. I always had numerous questions and Josh was consistently patient and extremely knowledgeable. He also helped me find exactly what I wanted. Josh cares about his clients and works very hard. A true gem in the Realtor world.
