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Dear Mr Bunbury, As a former owner of a company we know valuable employees are to your success. This is why we are writing to express our complete satisfaction with Donna Hermsen. A little background on the history of our home at 7809 Cobblestone Circle, Middleton. The house had been on the market for one full year, we had vacated athe house on November 1 and moved to S.C. When it was time to to list again, with a 3rd agent, in January, I spent considerable time on the internet trying to find a new agent. I was impressed with Donna's bio and called her to take a look at the house. Our two sons were in the process of installing some updated light fixtures and were at the house when Donna & Dan looked at it. We also had another agent/team from another agency look at the house while our sons were there. After talking to Donna and the other agent, and asking our sons for their opinion of which agent to list with, it was unanimous that Donna was the choice. I was very anxious listing with anyone, and not meeting them and being so far away (S.C.) from the property. Donna was fantastic, she kept us informed of every showing, she followed up with each possible interested party and her negotiations with the selling agent were very professional. The closing couldn't have gone smoother. All paperwork was done via email, and she was prompt and excellent in any answers to questions we had. I will recommend her to anyone I know back in Middleton/Madison area that is thinking of selling or buying a home. Sincerely, Gloria Kuehn Testimonial
Gloria Kuehn

After several corporate relocations and experiences with different Realtors, we were certainly cautious about being "assigned" a Realtor for this relocation. Donna was such a breath of fresh air for us. We immediately "clicked" - she knew how to quickly assess our needs, what we were looking for and how to translate that to a value-added home search. Being new to the area, her input was invaluable and she always customized it towards our needs. We always felt we were one of her most important clients. Before and after the sale, her follow-up was impeccable; we always felt we could contact her with any questions, concerns, and ideas. She simply made everything with our move so easy - its such a disruptive period, having someone who is responsive and knowledgeable to ease your primary concerns is so helpful. You will truly enjoy working with Donna, we highly recommend her!
- Renee and David V.

Bob & I would like to thank you for selling our home so quickly. We were thrilled with the extra service of suggestions, note cards for special features, and the professionalism that you give. Three days was the fastest we've ever sold a home! You are delightful to work with and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. - Bob & Kitty Law 847-224-0313 or nonnikitty@gmail.com
- Bob & Kitty Law

My husband and I relocated from Florida to Wisconsin in July of 2006. As part of my relocation package, Restaino Bunbury, more specifically, Donna Hermsen was assigned to us by my company. We flew to Madison for a long weekend to look pr a new home. I was 7 months pregnant, we did not know the city very well and we were in a rush to select a house. Needless to say, we were not expecting a very positive experience. Much to our delight, Donna could not have made our home buying experience any better. We saw almost 50 houses in 3 days. Donna sent us potential houses in our price range weeks before we arrived, she narrowed down the search so that we made the most of the short time we had in Wisconsin and was very prepared by the time she picked us up on the first day. Donna knows the Madison area quite well. She knew where all the schools, parks and shopping areas were and was honest about the houses she felt would pr would not be good for investment purposes. She was flexible and patient as we went through the same houses again and again until we made a decision. She even sat and advised us for hours, with both of our extended families, while we hemmed and hawed over house details. Throughout the entire home-buying process, Donna was our favorite person to work with. She was flexible, honest, friendly and her expertise spanned beyond real estate. She helped us with many other aspects of owning a new home as well. I have recommended Donna to everyone who moved into Madison area. Our relationship continues to this day 7 months after the house was purchased. I am happy to give more details to any potential clients. Regards, - Katie Johanski Madison, WI 608-334-7513 Donna & Dan worked extremely hard and they never slowed down or let up on showing my home. Donna & Dan go above and beyond when you list your property with them. They advertise your house in every possible publication and they don't let up in listing it continuously. Donna & Dan have open house showings more that any other Realtor, and they are ALWAYS available. Donna & Dan really showed their knowledge, expertise and professionalism when the offer to buy came in. They looked out for my interests and they were creative in drawing up the counter offer. This really impressed me as countering is a risky move but they knew what to do for me and not lose the sale. Donna & Dan are "true blue" and honest. You can trust them with every detail. I would RECOMMEND Donna & Dan for a REALTOR. Especially after my experiences with previous Realtors. They are the ONLY REALTOR. Donna & Dan follow through 100% with everything they say they will and they are committed to representing the interests of their clients. - Morgan Mortensen 608-233-5723 We would like to thank you for the professional and thorough manner in which you handled both the purchase of our condominium and the sale of our duplex. Your skill and knowledge of all aspects of real estate provided us with confidence and reassurance that you were working diligently to assist us with the purchase or sale of our real estate. You always were prompt to return our calls with an answer to all our questions. We appreciate your concern to protect our privacy and confidentiality by verifying the pre-qualifications of those looking to view our home, as well as doing the initial search for properties that met our criteria. You both are talented, qualifies and accomplished in the real estate market and excellent representatives for Restaino Bunbury and Associates. We appreciate how patient and courteous you were as we did our search for just the right home. You took the time to understand what our requirements were for our new home and never showed us property that died not meet our criteria. Unmatched performance, customer satisfaction, an understanding of the real estate market and great team work would be qualifications for a great recommendation for real estate representation. We can say without hesitation that we would recommend you to any of our friends. We look forward to working with you I the near future as we have another property to sell. We have complete confidence that you will once again provide excellent service and results. Sincerely, - Sarah & Dick Steele Donna & Dan, Our experience with you was terrific! You were professional, knowledgeable, and not pushy. You were readily available for questions and were prompt and thorough with your answers. Since you were our agent when we bought, you will definitely be our first choice if we sell. A great example of your professionalism was when we put in an offer, which was rejected, then you immediately put in another offer which the seller would accept. I work in sales and knowing your clients, prices/buying point and working with that to put together a deal is exemplary. The best is that throughout the process, you were not pushy. - Steve & Hannah Cottage Grove We met Dan at an open house and were very impressed with his knowledge about the local market, his helpfulness in answering our questions, and his sincerity. When we decided to take the plunge and look for our first house, the team of Dan & Donna was our first choice for a Buyer's Agent. We were just as impressed with Donna as we were with Dan. Donna noticed a problem with the title that could have delayed our closing if she had not caught it so soon, and they helped us negotiate an excellent price for a wonderful house, as well as a much needed roof replacement as part of the contract. Their competence and professionalism helped make our first house purchase much less stressful, because we knew they were really looking out for us every step of the way. When it comes time to sell our house, Dan & Donna will be our first call. - Sarah Hartman & Josh Moran Middleton, WI 608-347-5582 I have known Donna for five years. We met at an open house in 2002. I found Donna to have a wonderful disposition, very knowledgeable and foremost extremely honest. Donna sold my first condo in two weeks and my second condo in two days. Her willingness to help me had made the buying and selling process simple and painless. Donna is someone who can price your property to sell and still meet your financial requirements. If you are looking for an agent who is intelligent, reliable and sensitive to your needs, give Donna a call. - Cindy Talbot This is a letter of recommendation regarding the real estate services you provided for the marketing and sale of property on Boothbay Circle in Madison. We greatly appreciate the professional manner in which you conducted your services as a listing agent for the Boothbay property. We believe one of the most important benefits you provided was the way you facilitated communication, kept us updated, ad responded to inquiries. You have our unqualified endorsement as a real estate broker. Regards and best wishes for you continuing success. - Dale Hunsaker Bill Reiser Its not often that I take the time to acknowledge a person or group of people in their performance of their specific job. But in this case I want to make an exception. Both of you made my life allot easier during a very difficult time for me. You both walked me through the difficulty and made it easy for me to achieve my goal. I was hard pressed to find a place to live that was affordable and close to my work. You did both and in a short period of time, plus got me the financing that was necessary to close the deal. I loved the personal care you gave me. You know Nick Haley was great to work with too, so much energy and very knowledgeable. Countrywide Home Loans worked with speed and execution making the closing a snap. I tip my hat to them too. But it was the two of you that put it all together and the savings made it really worth it. Thank you so much. Working with you was a pleasure. Plus if you ever get a break, you know you have a home cooked meal from me, and I can cook, ya know. - Scott A. Louther Dear Donna Thank you very much for your wonderful help in finding the perfect home! Jeremy and I were and are so pleased with the results of our search and purchase. While I could probably write a short story on our experiences, I'll try to keep it fairly brief- First and foremost, you made the experience fun. During the time of our search there was a lot out there to look at and it was easy to contact you for appointments and showings, and while talking with you about the location or the home details it was apparent you knew what you were talking about. Even as we continued to look at home after home, it was always pleasurable to view with you as our guide. Not only did this relationship make the process easier; it was a lot less stressful than it could have been. We made offers on two locations before hitting the right price on the third. With each offer we were escorted into the RBA office in Middleton, made comfortable, and never rushed to make a decision. It was great to leave the paperwork to the professionals and I know we were very happy with your organization and ability to get everything together in a timely manner. As we made offers, with your help, we dealt with other realty agents and sometimes I couldn't believe the excuses they came up with (for delays, ect.)!! We love the piece you gave as a house warming gift - having our home depicted on the crock was such a sweet surprise. Thank you again for thinking of us. And you continue to check up on us, which is nice. It is wonderful to know that there are people out there who care and that you're definitely one of those people. Donna, you're great at what you do and we would definitely recommend your services to anyone who asked! Sincerely, Katie & Jeremy Spann ---------------------------------------------- “Donna is an excellent agent. She helped my fiance sell her home in less than a week after they listed it. My fiance made an good profit on the sale as well.” Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity David Greene hired Donna as a Real Estate Agent in 2007 ---------------------------------------------- “Donna helped my wife and I find a great house, in a great location, and we got it for a great price! She was very knowledgeable and quick to answer all our questions in the process of purchasing a house. We would recommend her to all of our friends and family for real estate needs.” Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity Marc Fink hired Donna as a Real Estate Agent in 2008 -------------------------------------------------- “I have known Donna for 6 years, she has sold two of my homes, one sold in 2 weeks and the other home sold in 3 weeks. Donna is highly motivated,she works hard for her clients, she has great decision making skills, she is just a terrific realtor, one that I recommend if you want great results from a true professional.” Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity Cindy Talbot hired Donna as a Real Estate Agent in 2002, and hired Donna more than once ------------------------------------------------ “Donna not only shows professionalism” Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity Scott Louther hired Donna as a Real Estate Agent in 2004 ----------------------------------------------- “Donna is a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional who truly understands and fights for her clients' expectations. Donna spent a great deal of time and energy working with me. I am a very thankful and satisfied customer.” Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity Christopher Conrad hired Donna as a Real Estate Agent in 2007 ----------------------------------------------- “Being a first-time buyer, I had plenty of questions and Donna was patient and thorough in getting me answers. She is supportive while being practical. I enjoyed working with Donna and would do so again.” Top qualities: Personable, Expert, On Time Angi Allen hired Donna as a Real Estate Agent in 2005 ------------------------------------------- “I originally met Donna Hermsen while in the process of purchasing a property in Madison, WI. I subsequently asked her to represent me on a variety of real estate transactions, including the purchase of my Madison home. I've noted that Donna is a "Good Value" because her negotiation skills and experience have consistently saved me money on a net basis. I continue to recommend Donna as my agent of choice.” Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value Bret Bogenschneider hired Donna as a Real Estate Agent in 2005, and hired Donna more than once ----------------------------------------------- “Donna is an amazing person to work with. Her professionalism and dedication is matched only by her friendly, outgoing personality. I would highly recommend her to any prospective client.” Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity David Vogt hired Donna as a Real Estate Agent in 2006 ------------------------------------------------ “Donna was professional and did a good job for me I would absolutly ues her again to find and sell my home.” Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity Dj Mackin hired Donna as a Real Estate Agent in 2006
Katie Johanski

Donna & Dan worked extremely hard and they never slowed down or let up on showing my home. Donna & Dan go above and beyond when you list your property with them. They advertise your house in every possible publication and they don't let up in listing it continuously. Donna & Dan have open house showings more that any other Realtor, and they are ALWAYS available. Donna & Dan really showed their knowledge, expertise and professionalism when the offer to buy came in. They looked out for my interests and they were creative in drawing up the counter offer. This really impressed me as countering is a risky move but they knew what to do for me and not lose the sale. Donna & Dan are "true blue" and honest. You can trust them with every detail. I would RECOMMEND Donna & Dan for a REALTOR. Especially after my experiences with previous Realtors. They are the ONLY REALTOR. Donna & Dan follow through 100% with everything they say they will and they are committed to representing the interests of their clients. - Morgan Mortensen 608-233-5723
Morgan Mortenson

We would like to thank you for the professional and thorough manner in which you handled both the purchase of our condominium and the sale of our duplex. Your skill and knowledge of all aspects of real estate provided us with confidence and reassurance that you were working diligently to assist us with the purchase or sale of our real estate. You always were prompt to return our calls with an answer to all our questions. We appreciate your concern to protect our privacy and confidentiality by verifying the pre-qualifications of those looking to view our home, as well as doing the initial search for properties that met our criteria. You both are talented, qualifies and accomplished in the real estate market and excellent representatives for Restaino Bunbury and Associates. We appreciate how patient and courteous you were as we did our search for just the right home. You took the time to understand what our requirements were for our new home and never showed us property that died not meet our criteria. Unmatched performance, customer satisfaction, an understanding of the real estate market and great team work would be qualifications for a great recommendation for real estate representation. We can say without hesitation that we would recommend you to any of our friends. We look forward to working with you I the near future as we have another property to sell. We have complete confidence that you will once again provide excellent service and results. Sincerely, - Sarah & Dick Steele
Sarah & Dick Steele

Our experience with you was terrific! You were professional, knowledgeable, and not pushy. You were readily available for questions and were prompt and thorough with your answers. Since you were our agent when we bought, you will definitely be our first choice if we sell. A great example of your professionalism was when we put in an offer, which was rejected, then you immediately put in another offer which the seller would accept. I work in sales and knowing your clients, prices/buying point and working with that to put together a deal is exemplary. The best is that throughout the process, you were not pushy. - Steve & Hannah Cottage Grove
Steve & Hannah

We met Dan at an open house and were very impressed with his knowledge about the local market, his helpfulness in answering our questions, and his sincerity. When we decided to take the plunge and look for our first house, the team of Dan & Donna was our first choice for a Buyer's Agent. We were just as impressed with Donna as we were with Dan. Donna noticed a problem with the title that could have delayed our closing if she had not caught it so soon, and they helped us negotiate an excellent price for a wonderful house, as well as a much needed roof replacement as part of the contract. Their competence and professionalism helped make our first house purchase much less stressful, because we knew they were really looking out for us every step of the way. When it comes time to sell our house, Dan & Donna will be our first call. - Sarah Hartman & Josh Moran Middleton, WI 608-347-5582
Sarah Hartman & Josh Moran

I have known Donna for five years. We met at an open house in 2002. I found Donna to have a wonderful disposition, very knowledgeable and foremost extremely honest. Donna sold my first condo in two weeks and my second condo in two days. Her willingness to help me had made the buying and selling process simple and painless. Donna is someone who can price your property to sell and still meet your financial requirements. If you are looking for an agent who is intelligent, reliable and sensitive to your needs, give Donna a call. - Cindy Talbot
Cindy Talbot

This is a letter of recommendation regarding the real estate services you provided for the marketing and sale of property on Boothbay Circle in Madison. We greatly appreciate the professional manner in which you conducted your services as a listing agent for the Boothbay property. We believe one of the most important benefits you provided was the way you facilitated communication, kept us updated, ad responded to inquiries. You have our unqualified endorsement as a real estate broker. Regards and best wishes for you continuing success. - Dale Hunsaker Bill Reiser
Dale Hunsaker & Bill Reiser

Its not often that I take the time to acknowledge a person or group of people in their performance of their specific job. But in this case I want to make an exception. Both of you made my life allot easier during a very difficult time for me. You both walked me through the difficulty and made it easy for me to achieve my goal. I was hard pressed to find a place to live that was affordable and close to my work. You did both and in a short period of time, plus got me the financing that was necessary to close the deal. I loved the personal care you gave me. You know Nick Haley was great to work with too, so much energy and very knowledgeable. Countrywide Home Loans worked with speed and execution making the closing a snap. I tip my hat to them too. But it was the two of you that put it all together and the savings made it really worth it. Thank you so much. Working with you was a pleasure. Plus if you ever get a break, you know you have a home cooked meal from me, and I can cook, ya know. - Scott A. Louther
Scott A Louther

Dear Donna Thank you very much for your wonderful help in finding the perfect home! Jeremy and I were and are so pleased with the results of our search and purchase. While I could probably write a short story on our experiences, I'll try to keep it fairly brief- First and foremost, you made the experience fun. During the time of our search there was a lot out there to look at and it was easy to contact you for appointments and showings, and while talking with you about the location or the home details it was apparent you knew what you were talking about. Even as we continued to look at home after home, it was always pleasurable to view with you as our guide. Not only did this relationship make the process easier; it was a lot less stressful than it could have been. We made offers on two locations before hitting the right price on the third. With each offer we were escorted into the RBA office in Middleton, made comfortable, and never rushed to make a decision. It was great to leave the paperwork to the professionals and I know we were very happy with your organization and ability to get everything together in a timely manner. As we made offers, with your help, we dealt with other realty agents and sometimes I couldn't believe the excuses they came up with (for delays, ect.)!! We love the piece you gave as a house warming gift - having our home depicted on the crock was such a sweet surprise. Thank you again for thinking of us. And you continue to check up on us, which is nice. It is wonderful to know that there are people out there who care and that you're definitely one of those people. Donna, you're great at what you do and we would definitely recommend your services to anyone who asked! Sincerely, Katie & Jeremy Spann ----------------------------------------------
Katie & Jeremy Spann

“Donna is an excellent agent. She helped my fiance sell her home in less than a week after they listed it. My fiance made an good profit on the sale as well.” Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity. David Greene
David Green

“Donna helped my wife and I find a great house, in a great location, and we got it for a great price! She was very knowledgeable and quick to answer all our questions in the process of purchasing a house. We would recommend her to all of our friends and family for real estate needs.” Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity. Marc Fink
Marc Finc

“I have known Donna for 6 years, she has sold two of my homes, one sold in 2 weeks and the other home sold in 3 weeks. Donna is highly motivated,she works hard for her clients, she has great decision making skills, she is just a terrific realtor, one that I recommend if you want great results from a true professional.” Cindy
Cindy

“Donna is a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional who truly understands and fights for her clients' expectations. Donna spent a great deal of time and energy working with me. I am a very thankful and satisfied customer.” Chris
Chris

“Being a first-time buyer, I had plenty of questions and Donna was patient and thorough in getting me answers. She is supportive while being practical. I enjoyed working with Donna and would do so again.” Angi
Angi

- “I originally met Donna Hermsen while in the process of purchasing a property in Madison, WI. I subsequently asked her to represent me on a variety of real estate transactions, including the purchase of my Madison home. I've noted that Donna is a "Good Value" because her negotiation skills and experience have consistently saved me money on a net basis. I continue to recommend Donna as my agent of choice.” Bret
Bret

“Donna is an amazing person to work with. Her professionalism and dedication is matched only by her friendly, outgoing personality. I would highly recommend her to any prospective client.” David
David

“Donna was professional and did a good job for me I would absolutly ues her again to find and sell my home.” Dan
Dan