Testimonials

“Bart is a very attentive and hard working agent. He was very accommodating with our busy schedule – willing to come over and conduct house business after the kiddo was in bed (a lifesaver if you are working, have kids and are trying to get a house ready to sell). Once our house hit the marked it was under contract within 48 hours! Trust in Bart he will take good care of you!”   - MFreeman 2-2012

“We called just a couple days early with plans to come to Denver for the weekend. Bart was thorough in having us review properties online prior to our trip. When we arrived in Denver, he already had a good sense of what we were looking for and he had a great variety of places in different neighborhoods throughout the city. His knowledge of the pros and cons of various properties was invaluable to us. He was also extremely helpful in the negotiation process in putting a deal together that met our needs as far as cost and timelines. We plan to use Bart for any future home selling or buying”                           - Nnovo 4-22-09

“Bart worked hard and got the job done! He also helped us make a purchase of a nice Town Home a few months later. He worked hard on that deal as well. We recommend him to you for any real esate need.”           - ronalddru 2009

“Bart went out of his way to ensure a smooth process during what for me was a difficult time to sell. He was trustworthy, honest, and a pleasure to work with, I will absolutely use him in the future, and would recommend him to anyone who is buying or selling their (home).”   -bmalmgreen on 04/21/2011

“Bart was willing to go well out of his way to assist in any aspect that would make the sale go well. I have had many realtors in my life and Bart was by far the most helpful. On top of that, he is an all around nice guy that is very professional and trust worthy.”   -Posted by Lukeetan on 04/20/2011

“Bart was so professional and helpful through my process of buying a house. He listened to me and only showed me houses that fit my criteria. I would recommend Bart to anyone looking for a home. He was patient and kind and returned phone calls and e-mails very promptly. Bart is very knowledgeable about the whole home buying process.”                            -Posted by bhosanna on 04/20/2010

“Bart helped me get more for my house than I expected. I attribute this to his extensive insight into market values, and his impressive staging of the house. Whenever I had a question or concern, he always delivered prompt and professional solutions.”   -TheFlyingCyclist

“Bart was great! Trustworthy, patient and always available for questions/showings. I would highly recommend him and will most definitely use him for the sale/purchase of my next house.”                                  – Posted by thurston68062

“Bart was personable, responsive and respectful while he answered our many questions about buying and selling our respective homes. He kept a positive attitude through the whole process and held several open houses, which made it possible to sell our Northwest Denver house in a buyers market. Additionally, he was able to help us secure a fantastic deal on a short-sale home in Thornton. We have recommended him to friends and would happily work with him again in the future.”    -Posted by Brandosmith on 04/19/2011

“Bart will work his butt off, into the night, all day long, all weekend long, to get you the home you want, at an appropriate price. He will bargain for you, and if needed, take another realtor to school on your behalf. I will ALWAYS recommend Bart in the future.”    -Posted by JoAnneCusickZehetner on 04/19/2011

“He goes out of his way to make sure the house sells. He helps updating the house and makes sure the decorations are right.”    -MStapleton1971 11-2009

“Dear Guy,

We wanted to thank you for all the work you did and how professionally you handled everything, including our initial skepticism about realtors. I especially appreciated that you treated our little project, with it’s modest price, just as if it were a grander property. If a prospective client wants a reference, feel free to use our names. You did a great job. How lucky we are that you reached out to us last March at the Old House Show. We would probably still be renting out the condo without you.”   -Sandy & Marty G

“Guy helped us achieve the impossible: sell our house, buy a house we loved, and all within one month so that we were settled in before the birth of our baby Cody.

Guy was great to work with as he really understood what we were looking for in a new home, and had a strong sense of the local market. We also enjoyed his great sense of humor and positive attitude!”    -Mindy Klowden, Dennis Lima

“Guy is your man ….Whatever your needs – what ever your situation, Guy is the one you can count on to get it done….and have an enjoyable time doing it.  Three of my friends also used Guy and they are on their way towards a successful sale and/or new home.”      -Julie Mattingly

“Michael Madsen is a true real estate professional who is always looking out for the best interest and needs of the families he works with. Whether you are buying a home or selling one, Michael is extremely knowledgeable about the marketplace and has excellent relationships within the community. I enjoyed working with him and believe in his integrity and desire to help others.” -Julia Markovich

“I worked with Michael in 2007 and I was not only impressed by his depth of knowledge about the local real estate market but also his friendly service and patience. Michael really took the time to understand my needs. Buying a home can be a stressful undertaking without the proper realtor and Michael is definitely the realtor you want by your side during this process.” -Cathy Manning

“He is so much fun and you can really trust him and he is honest!” -Kurt Nordstrom

“Michael was a real joy to work with. Let’s go with some P words. He was consistently professional, punctual, patient, persistent, and polite. My house sold quickly and I even made a little money in this down economy after owning the house less that 4 years. After some extensive searches, we found a house that perfectly suited my requirements. Both closings went through on schedule with no unexpected hiccups.                -Evelyn Dibben

“Michael is the most diligent advocate for his clients I have ever worked with. There is an excitement and passion Michael has for his work and I always felt as if I were the best and only client he’d ever had. The experience was always beneficial to my interests and personally fulfilling.”       -Christopher Hayward

“Michael exemplifies all the professional attributes one would desire in their realtor. Additionally he brings a personal enthusiasm, joy and energy to his work that makes this process enjoyable and fun. My professional relationship started with a phone call to his office about a property he had listed and because of that interaction and many since he has become my exclusive realtor.” -Lisa Piper

“When you hire Michael, you know he is there to represent YOU with the utmost integrity. You can trust that he is only ever acting in your best interests. He is honest, reliable and above all, the consummate professional.” -Toni Lemond

“I have had several opportunities to work with Michael Madsen on real estate transactions. Michael is extremely professional and cares deeply about his clients. He is heavily involved in all of his deals and nothing slips through the cracks!” -Kristin Emmons

“Michael has expert knowledge of both the buying and selling of real estate. I have purchased two properties from him and sold one with him. All three experiences were incredibly professional and results achieved were greater than my expectations. I recommend Michael as the ideal agent to trust your real estate transactions with!” -Michelle Barbossa

“Three flawless real estate transactions with Michael…I recommend him at the highest level! In addition to being an expert in Denver real estate, he really goes the extra mile for clients. My buying and selling experiences have been nothing but positive, and profitable!”                        -J.D. McCartney

“Michael is the best, what more can I say. He makes things happen!!! I have been lucky enough to work with Michael on a handful of real estate transactions and he has always been able to deliver.” -Sean Huggard

“I have known and worked with Michael for more than a decade. Throughout this time, he has consistently impressed me with his professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond for his clients. He always works with his clients in mind, putting their needs at the forefront of everything he does. I fully recommend Michael as a real estate partner, industry expert and business associate!” -Stacey Sepp

“Michael is the ideal person to work with when you are needing advice on home buying or selling. He is very knowledgeable in his field along with a genuine care for everyone.” -Irene Anzman

“Michael is an outstanding person, and was always able to quickly identify the needs of the client. He truly cares about his work – and those he worked with – which makes him invaluable in any position!” -Kristin Taylor

“Michael sold us our first house in 2008 and the process was great. Not only was he professional and incredibly knowledgeable about real estate, he really listened to what we wanted. He started by asking us questions about what we were looking for and then showed us houses that fit our stated needs. Michael really took the stress out of buying a house. I will definitely be using Michael as a Real Estate agent in the future and would recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a house.” -Melissa Tyler Undery

“Michael assisted me in my first home purchase. I found him to be patient, resourceful, knowledgeable and very helpful. He worked tirelessly with me through the whole process and advised me on getting the best value in my new home. I’d hire Michael again in a second.”                         -David Karns

“Michael and I have worked together with a number of clients ranging from first-time homebuyers to seasoned owners. Words I would use to describe Michael as a Realtor include diligent, communicative, thorough, and of course professional. He is very educated on the Denver real estate market and I enjoy referring my customers to him.” -Jim Smith

“I have had the opportunity to work with several of Michael’s clients, and I have been so impressed with the comments I have heard from them about Michael. They are all so pleased with the work he has done for them and the entire home buying process. When you are guided by a caring professional like Michael, the complicated process of purchasing or selling a home becomes so much easier. I would highly recommend him.” -Gayle Stallings

“Jodi is a highly-valued real estate strategist. She is professional while staying personable. On time but able to determine personal wants/needs of a real estate search.

I really appreciate Jodi’s fun, positive, can-do attitude. She has a thick skin and was able dig through the market, understand my wants/needs in a property, adjust to my feedback and ultimately find the dream house that fit all my parameters. Between getting into contract and closing she really showed her stuff. She kept in close contact and executed on all the details with persistence and efficiency. This undoubtedly saved me money and increased/gained value in my deal.

The process and results were such that I insisted that my parents and brother both use her in their searches. They were also successful and found the same results.”   -Joel Grabois

“We had the pleasure of working with Jodi on the sale of our bungalow in Sunnyside and purchase of our new home in Lone Tree. Jodi recommended wonderful resources while we prepared our home for sale utilizing a wonderful stager and photographer among others. Our home looked fantastic and sold in 8 days at full price. We found our new home the next day and Jodi was able to work the closings for the same day and before we knew it, we were settled in our part of town. Jodi made this process extremely simple, guiding us at a pace that still made the process exciting. I would recommend Jodi to anyone in the Denver area. We transitioned from a historic, urban area to a contemporary suburb and Jodi managed all of this with a great deal of knowledge in all areas. I am grateful for all Jodi did for us during our transition.”   - Jennifer Smith

“I want to first say that the level of commitment that I received from Angelica Apel of Nostalgic Homes far exceeded my expectations. Not only is Angelica a true professional in all that she does, she goes a step further, she does her “homework” in all aspects, she first asks the most important question, “tell me exactly what you are looking for in a home and a neighborhood”, then she gets to know you, and from there she becomes an investigator. She provides background on all of the properties that she offers up for your review. She knows what the schools are like, she provides you insight and tips on how to review a prospective home and area. Then she guides you through any possible hazards that there might be. She provides multiple areas for loans and financing, and they are only the highest caliber. Once you find your dream house, her expertise really kicks in, she keeps you focused on the pending dates and what you have to do to make the closing happen. What helped me the most, she advised me on what ‘not to worry about’, she made that her job, which made my job very, very easy, which was to enjoy and settle into my new home.

I have spoken of her abilities to everyone I know, and feel that my family and I have also made a cherished friend.

Thank you Angelica.”   -Tina Colvin

“I contacted Nostalgic Homes when I decided that I wanted to get in the market for a new home. I have to say my initial choice in an agency was not very scientific, I picked Nostalgic Homes because I really liked there signs I had seen through the Highlands area. I had found a house that I wanted to see and Angelica came out and showed the home to me.

My first impression of Angelica was that she was very professional, she was on time and made a great first impression. We talked about what I wanted in a home and what I thought I could afford. Angelica quickly helped me get in touch with a mortgage agent who explained to me what I could get financed for and helped me organize my finances to improve my buying power. Angelica was very open to my input on what style, type of home, size and lot sizing I was looking for, she tailored her house searches to the area I wanted to be in and every time we went out and looked at houses she got more and more dialed in to exactly what I was looking for. She did not try to push me into a cookie cutter ranch home even though there were tons on the market.

Did I mention that Angelica was extremely flexible in her scheduling?  I work grave yards and she was able to meet me very early in the morning, mid day, or during evening hours on week days and weekends alike to look at houses. At no time did I feel like Angelica was pressuring me to buy any specific house and she was quick to point out if she thought a house was over priced in the market. When I found homes I was interested in Angelica would pull comps so we could see if they were priced appropriately. When I would get bummed out about missing out on a house Angelica was very reassuring that she would help me find the perfect home for me and my family which, is exactly what she did. Angelica found me a home that met every criteria I was looking for that was within my budget and the area I was looking for.

Angelica was at my side from start to finish through the home buying process and I couldn’t have asked for more out of an agent. I highly recommend her as an agent and can happily say if I am in the market again she will be my agent in the future. Put your trust in her and Nostalgic Homes and you will not be disappointed!”  -Matthew Carley

In August 2011, I decided to start looking myself for houses in the Highlands , Hi-Lo areas, after I became frustrated with my real estate agent, and their lack of attention to my cause. I literally began to drive the streets bordered by I-25 on east, I-70 on north, Sheridan on west, and Colfax on south. During these street by street forays, I just happened to stop by 32nd and Newton, where Nostalgic Homes (NH) main office is located. Sitting at the desk was Angelica Apel, a broker with NH. I asked Angelica if she could help me find a home. That night I had more than 25 homes in the area I wanted, with price information, sent by Angelica via email. I contacted Angelica again the next day, and she agreed to set aside time for me later that afternoon, to meet again at NH, to discuss possible purchases. Later that week we visited several homes, and 3 weeks later, I was making arrangements to close on the home of my choice. Angelica was very good at understanding what I wanted, and cutting to the chase, eliminating needless visits to homes that I had no interest in. Angelica was also good at follow up. One thing I might add is, at the time I was working at my job , at a very remote mine in Peru. I was also in the process of having spine surgery , and going back and forth between Peru and Denver, several times in the span of a couple months. Angelica would call my Peruvian number, and also keep track of me when I was in Miami, or travelling. That is to say, I couldn’t find a Denver Real estate agent that would even get back to me when I was in town, needless to say putting up with these difficult logistics, as Angelica did. Angelica used simple techniques, i.e.to do lists to complete, and often served as a go-between with my lender, inspectors, etc. which really didn’t fall within her scope of duties. More than anything, Angelica’s attitude leveled the field for everyone, myself, the lender, the inspections, etc.    - David Gilbert

 “Leigh Gauger is a miracle worker!  Less than 5 weeks after our first exploratory call to Nostalgic Homes, we signed contracts to sell our former house and buy our new one.  Ours was not a typical situation, and Leigh found a way to help us get everything we wanted.  She was patient, creative, persistent, and attentive.  We were very lucky to have found her.”                                                                                  –Steve & Melanie Tem

“Leigh is a one of a kind broker that I would whole heartedly recommend to any developer or seller.  Northwest Denver is lucky to have her in the neighborhood.  From start to finish, Leigh took my projects to heart offering clear and valuable insights from floor plans to staging to get my projects sold.  She diligently worked with all potential buyers, following up for weeks, months, even years to get to the closing table.  She has a unique knack for keeping your product in the buyer’s mind without being too pushy.  Leigh works to make each sale a win-win between buyer and seller so both can be equally happy.  The buyers and buyer brokers of my properties have all complimented Leigh’s professionalism and diligence in making sales happen.  She knows her stuff, she knows Northwest Denver and she knows how to close.  Leigh is my broker.”              –Ilan Salzberg, Developer of Perry Row

“I worked with Leigh and she was fantastic!  She was our realtor for two sales…not only were we buying a new home but also selling our current home.  The purchase of our new home was contingent on the sale of our current home.  In addition, we were expecting our second child in just a few months and time was of the essence.  Leigh was great to work with. She would tell us what we needed to do in order to get our home sold, she had wonderful ideas and they all worked.  We were able to get our home under contract in just 4 days! Unbelievable because it was right during the collapse of the market. I would highly recommend Leigh to any home buyer or seller. She is very knowledgeable about the market, very flexible and a joy to work with.”    –Stacey Gordon

“When selecting an agent to help sell our home, we were very impressed with Leigh’s sales record, professionalism, and enthusiasm.   From start to finish, we felt as though the sale of our home was her very top priority.   During the short time our house was on the market, Leigh was constantly researching other homes in the area to help us decide on what our strategy would be.  As a result, we had a constant stream of showings, and eventually had a buyer.  Leigh adapted very well to unusual circumstances that popped up along the way, and we were extremely impressed with her resourcefulness to get all of the available information to us to make decisions along the way.   We believe that it was her knowledge of the market, marketing strategy, and energy that contributed to the quick sale of our home.   We would definitely go to Leigh for any future property needs and highly recommend her to others looking for an exceptional agent.” –The Gustafsons

“Leigh helped me purchase my first home.  When it came time to decide which house to buy, I was finicky to say the least…someone who doesn’t purchase anything retail without first reading Consumer Reports and doing extensive research.  So when it came time to buying a home, I wanted to feel secure in knowing that the home I was purchasing was well constructed and that the price was reasonable.  Leigh’s extensive background in construction and real estate was reassuring.  She was able to effectively communicate both the positives and negatives of the homes I was considering and what price I should expect to pay.  Leigh put my mind at ease that the home I eventually ended up purchasing was exactly the right home for me.  Not only was Leigh knowledgeable about the Denver market, but home hunting with Leigh was a blast!  Over the 3 months we were searching, not a single day passed when we didn’t laugh.”    –Benjamin Stetler