Badgerland Realtors, LLC was formed in 2006 but our discount listing idea was originated by a sister company, 2.4 Realty, LLC, in August, 2000. Between 2006 and 2008 we simultaneously ran both companies. The idea was to see what combination of services Sellers wanted and at what price point they were comfortable.
In 2009 the operations of 2.4 Realty were merged into Badgerland and that has brought us to where we are today. Our selling model is designed to maximize the savings to home sellers without sacrificing the essential services needed to sell a property. Badgerland Realtors, LLC is licensed in the State of Wisconsin.
While the traditional real estate companies struggle with their old-fashioned, dinosaur-like ways, Badgerland operates in a high-tech, efficient manner. The way real estate broker’s marketed properties in the 80’s and 90’s is now obsolete. Back then it was expensive to advertise and difficult to mass market a property. Real estate brokers and the local MLS’s held all the property information very close to the vest. It was in their best interest to keep you dependent on them. Because all the valuable property information was so closely held, you were forced to pay the high 6% commissions.
Since the early 2000’s, the internet has opened the information highway to the public. It’s our belief at Badgerland that Sellers and Buyers are smart. It is now easy and inexpensive for real estate brokers to market properties effectively. And best of all, the information has become very public. While other companies continue to employ antiquated practices like Open Houses, Broker Opens, print advertising, and mailings to your neighbors, Badgerland has embraced technology and all the cost savings associated with it.
At Badgerland, we maximize marketing exposure via the local MLS’s. In addition, Badgerland is associated with Reatlor.com and List HUB to bring your property listing to websites such as: Zillow, Trulia, Realty Trac, AOL Real Estate, Yahoo Real Estate, HGTV’s Frontdoor, Cyberhomes, HomeFinder.com, Hotpads.com, CLRSearch.com, TweetLister, Google Maps – just to name a few.
And don’t forget, the Metro Milwaukee MLS is served by WiHomes.com and the greater Madison area is served by WisconsisnHomes.com.
Despite all the recent technological advances, choosing the right agent is still important. Our full-time agents have employment histories that are extremely diversified in other important areas of each transaction. We have experts in banking and mortgages, relocation and job placement, title insurance, new home construction, public and private schooling and property and casualty insurance – just to name a few. In fact, we bring this expertise to you LIVE every Saturday at 9am on The Badgerland Realtors Home Selling Show on AM1130 WISN. This show is currently the longest running real estate show on the Wisconsin air waves. We’ve had expert guests on the show talking about a wide array of topics – including Ran Hoth, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau. Badgerland has an “A” rating with the BBB.
Not only is Badgerland saving sellers money, but we have the best “Buyer Rewards” program in Wisconsin. At Badgerland, we’ve recognized how self-sufficient buyers are – and want to be. Technology has put all the important property information at the buyer’s fingertips. Buyers can now search thousands of websites for detailed information and then decide which company/agent they want to set appointments with. At Badgerland, Buyers that are part of our Rewards Program receive 20% of our commission – right at the closing. In many cases, we are talking about a check for thousands of dollars. If you can find another company offering more – we’ll do our best to match it.
