Jolenta was awesome! She was very receptive to our input and helped us get the house we wanted. The Madison market is very competitive and we were able to land the property even though there were ... Tyler B.

Jolenta Averill is a true gem of an agent in this very challenging real estate market. She will not only be upfront and honest with you in terms of the current numbers and state of the market, but... M. P.

Second time working with Jolenta and couldn't be happier with the results. She sold us our first house and did an amazing job, so of course we reached out to her to help us when we needed to sell ... Luke & Emily Z.

This is to express our appreciation for the intelligence, professionalism, and personal warmth of Jolenta Averill who brought us a qualified buyer and worked intensely to make each side see the be... William & Leah C.

Jolenta Averill was able to provide us with a marketing strategy to sell our property in a timely fashion at a price that was above what we were expecting. Jolenta was able to secure eight full-pr... Tonya O.

I've been in the real estate/construction business my entire career. Jolenta is a top notch broker - she is in the top 2 of all the agents and brokers I've worked with over the last 30 years.... Julie L.

Jolenta was a great resource for us as when we moved from Minneapolis to Madison during the winter of 2016. Her dedication and diligence, as well as her knowledge of the real estate market, has re... Janice K

As first-time house sellers, my wife and I were very fortunate to have Jolenta on our side. Her uncommon eye for design and space was readily apparent upon her first visit to our house. She made r... Sam & Shari F.

No one, absolutely no one is better than Jolenta Averill and Lake and City Homes. She is beyond incredible and the resources she has at her fingertips to help you find exactly what you are looking... Karen E.

Jolenta is a great Madison Realtor and an expert negotiator! In a horrible market she was able to both sell our condo and get us a great deal on the house we truly wanted. She really knows what sh... Josh & Gretchen M.

Jolenta Averill of Lake & City Homes did a fabulous job selling our home. Jolenta was on top of the job from beginning to end & kept us informed about the Madison market since we had alrea... Randy & Eve F.

Jolenta was great to work with. She listened to us and was very accommodating. She genuinely cares for her clients. She also was very professional and knowledgeable. She answered all questions on ... Sue W.

I would highly recommend Jolenta Averill to anyone who is buying or selling a home. Faced with the task of selling the unique home I grew up in designed by my father in the Hill Farm's area from o... Stacia I.

You truly are the best real estate agent in town and we'd recommend you in a heartbeat if we knew someone was looking for one. Definitely keep in touch. Khiang & Ros S.

Jolenta Averill managed within 36 hours from first contact with us to a final accepted offer. She is a pro’s pro that goes the extra mile. She knows how to negotiate in a complex and fast-pa... Garin & Sheila A.

This is a really tough market, and the whole experience was stressful and felt risky. I think I would have dropped out and stayed in my current home if it hadn't been for Jolenta's incredible acum... Angela W.

I don't think I could have asked for a better first home buying experience. Jolenta was more than helpful and more than willing to answer any questions I had, no matter how silly they were. I... Felicia S.

We were looking in a very tight market and had a very short period of time in which to find a house. Jolenta moved quickly to show us any home that met our criteria, and once we found one, she adv... Jim & Nancy B.

I wanted to send a huge THANK YOU your way. You were so wonderfully great to work with--your knowledge and expertise of real estate is  very impressive, but beyond that I appreciate how quick... Maria B., Illinois

When my wife and I met Jolenta at a different house she was showing, we hit it off right away, and felt that we had found someone with personal knowledge of the specific area in Madison we we... David V.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience purchasing our new home with Jolenta. She was so diligent, very patient and always available when we had questions.  We would definitely recommend ... Kimi C.

Jolenta Averill has the qualities you would expect of a great Realtor: she's patient, forthright, available and she gives the impression that she's YOUR broker. I would highly recommend her servic... Derek B.

Exceptional results indeed -- Jolenta sold my home in one day and bought me another the same day! Getting that result required expert strategy, flawless coordination, business savvy, industry conn... Craig H.

Jolenta took the time to help me with my first condo buying experience. Even though my purchase was not big, she put forth a great amount of effort to make sure I was happy with the end result. I ... Tracy S.

Lake and City Homes is a professionally-run business that has Realtors who feel more like a friend than an agent. I initially worked with Jolenta for a few months but ended up not buying. It wasn'... Derek H.

Jolenta helped us with the short sale of our home. We had been trying to sell it for several months with another agent who did not communicate with us. We eventually had to fire that agent and wer... Jeff D.

To anyone looking for a great Madison Realtor: If you look in the dictionary under the word professionalism it says: the standing, practice, or methods of a professional, as distinguished from an ... Gene & Lana S.

Jolenta is such a hard worker!  She did so much to get the house looking great, even arranging help for cleaning, clearing out, and offering paint color advice.  She's the whole package! Ann V.

The effort to sell my house in 2005 coincided with what turned out to be a "slowdown" of the real estate market in our area,especially in the second half of the year. However, the process was made... Ricardo G.

I feel very lucky to have had Dan as my Realtor. As a first time home buyer, I really appreciated how attentive and helpful Dan was through the entire process. He is incredibly knowledgeable about... Catie O.

Ask anyone who has sold a home and they will tell you it is an emotional experience. After listing our home with two different real estate agencies, however, we realized that not all real estate a... Greg & Dineen N.

Jolenta Averill is a truly exceptional real estate broker. She helped with everything from initial identification of properties to financing to the nitty gritty of the move. I am deeply grateful t... Steven D.

Buying a house is never an easy affair, and finding the perfect house is even less so. Lucky for us we found Jolenta. We were in our first house, and after 8 years, numerous improvements, and seve... Kevin & Cheryl C.

We cannot say enough about Jolenta Averill. She was the selling agent for the house we fell in love with. We had not planned on finding a house to purchase when we did; therefore, we were not read... Steve & Jill S.

Jolenta is a full detail agent. She worked tirelessly to get me the info I needed to make a decision from out of town including a full FaceTime tour of the property. She set me up with great banke... John P.

Jolenta, I just wanted to drop you a line thanking you for helping us purchase a lake home in Madison. It all started with my wife locating your website. It was by far one of the most user-friendl... Michael & Jean P.

We all want to thank you for all you have done for us. We are very happy with the new condo! It is SO comfortable and quiet and roomy. You were a big help in showing our son around. He felt secure... Mary Ann B.

Jolenta worked long and hard to find us just the right house. She listened to what we wanted in a home, and found just the right one. She has a great understanding of the neighborhoods in Madison.... Mark & Melissa R.

My husband & I had two days to look at homes and Jolenta was responsive and did a great job setting up showings for us on short notice. She was there for every step of the process which m... Steve & Kara R.

We are first time home buyers and Jolenta helped us throughout the whole process! She helped us secure a house with an inspection contingency that led to us getting a new roof with the house! Jole... Sofie S.

Fast & professional. Easy to work with and down to earth! She showed us many properties in the middle of a cold wintery 2 day WEEKEND and then took us back for 2nd looks. Kept me involved in e... Mike & Renee T.

Jolenta was a joy to work with as she patiently guided me through the process of purchasing my first home. She was always available for questions or advice and was a very strong advocate for me in... Julia L.

Due to a family situation I needed to sell my house of 20 years and move to a condo and that was when I met Jolenta. She was so very helpful - helping me ready and sell my house. We were able to s... Chris F.

Jolenta's marketing plan was fabulous. She brought so many potential buyers that I wished I had two houses for sale! Ruth N.

I represented my cousin's estate in the sale of her beloved home. Jolenta went above and beyond in getting the house ready for photos and showings in the midst of a pandemic. She was so easy to wo... Stephanie H.

I could not have had a more positive experience purchasing a home than I did working with Jolenta Averill. I was so impressed with her availability to work with us. And her ease in using technolog... Jim & Jan E.

I wanted to say thanks, almost a year later, for helping me find my new house. I love my little place so much! The sun and the light make it so cheerful. With a new kitchen and the bar in the base... Angela W.

Jolenta Averill is highly professional, fast, and efficient. I am very pleased with Jolenta's work because she listened to our needs and found the house that fits our family perfectly. Jolent... Crystal L.

It has been a pleasure working with Jolenta at Lake & City Homes on multiple occasions! She gave us excellent advice when selling our home last year. Her guidance was invaluable in preparing o... Matthew S.

We moved from downtown Madison out to the burbs and Jolenta was a great help representing us as our buyer's agent. She helped explore various cities and neighborhoods to find the right match and r... Brian M.

In September 2021, I stumbled upon Jolenta on the internet as I searched for houses in the Madison area. What a lucky break that was! Jolenta put me at ease immediately. She is friendly ... Margaret B.

Jolenta helped us buy a fantastic home in the Madison area. She is professional, prompt, intelligent and very savvy at real estate dealings. I found her to be personable, easy-going and direct. He... James O. & Janet B.

I worked with Jolenta twice in under a year. She was the only one I trusted when I had to sell the house I just purchased for a chance at my dream job in another state. She did it quickly, profess... Martha S.

Jolenta helped us through the difficult short sale buying process. Our closing was delayed multiple times and each time Jolenta was there to commiserate and vent our frustrations. Without her, I'm... Blair W.

Jolenta did an amazing job getting me top dollar for my condo! Her knowledge of the Madison market and ability to prepare my condo for sale resulted in receiving an offer above the list price. Tha... Jennifer H.

We relocated to Madison from New Hampshire and thought we could find a great house on our own since so much was available on the market at the time. After calling listing agents and private seller... Gael B. & Ginny R.

I am writing to recommend the services of Madison-based Realtor, Dan Breunig. Over the years, I have had occasion to retain the services of a number of Realtors. None of them displayed the level o... Diane K.

Jolenta and her team are the best! We went through the whole buying process from Chicago and during COVID-19, but Jolenta made everything so much easier. She is very responsive, sensitive to what ... Trang N.

Jolenta was always prompt, available and understanding! Extremely positive, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic, going far beyond my past experiences with Realtors. When I first met Jolenta, I felt li... James Z.

You have provided exceptional service to Mom and to all of us. You promised exceptional personal service and you delivered. Simple as that. As out-of-town sellers, we haven't been there to arrange... Craig J.

We had recently moved into the area from Europe and weren't initially looking to buy a property in Madison. However, when we saw something that we set our hearts on Jolenta helped us find a mortga... Dan & Trish D.

Jolenta, You were THE BEST part of my entire home buying adventure. I felt that you were by my side throughout the entire process. You took what could have been a frustrating scary experience and ... Maria N.

We bought a home and sold our condo with Jolenta's assistance and could not have asked for a better experience. She is knowledgeable about both sides of the transaction, pays close attention to de... Angela M.

I have been working with Jolenta for 15 years. She has now helped me with a number of real estate transactions, and she only gets better with time. She recently helped me sell my house, and her un... Derek H

‪Jolenta is a true professional and extremely responsive. She fulfills her commitments and will work tirelessly - 24/7, for the desired outcome. She truly knows the meaning of service, helping cli... Paul A.

If you are searching for a broker to find your next home, I would advise you to look no further. In our experience, Jolenta Averill proved to be a first rate professional. We were out of town buye... Tom & Pamela B.

As a first-time homebuyer, I was apprehensive about the home-buying process! But Jolenta did wonders to assuage my fears. She researched possible listings, showed me homes that caught my eye, even... Zachary Q.

I worked with Jolenta for the first time only a year ago, and I was very impressed with the way she went about her business. She uses her business background and education quite well in being an a... Rick M.

Jolenta was very knowledgeable and friendly and did an awesome job of finding and closing on my new home. Linda V.

I had a stress-free experience with Jolenta. Quick to solve problems and very knowledgeable. She is a great representative to have on your side! Kallie M

Jolenta was our Madison Realtor when we moved across town in the fall of 2008. Needless to say, it was somewhat scary to put our home on the market during the Great Collapse of '08, but everything... Steve R.

Jolenta was a most knowledgeable and helpful resource when my husband and I were looking at the condo that we recently purchased.  She offered many ideas on how to make improvements and share... Barb & Jim W.

Jolenta provided professional real estate services that went full circle. She successfully formed an involved marketing plan to quickly sell my house in a saturated market with few buyers. All alo... Luke Z.

Jolenta has helped me buy two houses (and sell one) and I have been extremely impressed by her knowledge, friendliness, attentiveness, and professionalism each time I have worked with her. She tru... Julia L.

My wife and I were worried that buying our first home would be stressful and intimidating. We were told that having a good Realtor would make the experience much easier. It certainly was. Jolenta ... Don & Christine N.

I was in a situation where I needed to sell my house quickly and find another in a location close to work. The details for both transactions were complicated and Jolenta orchestrated her prof... Scott M.

Jolenta was a great communicator; always available and quick to respond to calls or emails. I loved her capabilities for managing documents online. I finalized my offer while vacationing in Cozume... Mike C.

Jolenta Averill is fantastic: exceptionally hard-working, unfailing kind, impeccable honest. I bought and sold a condo during an 18 month period and could never have managed without her help. High... Steven D.

Jolenta has helped me through 3 real estate transactions now - 2 buys and 1 sell. She has been absolutely fabulous in all of them! She really knows her way around the legal paperwork and is a fabu... Maria N.

As an out of state buyer I found Jolenta's style ideal. She took extra time to preview properties for me and was quickly and accurately able to identify properties that would, or would not, suit m... Kate M.

I would recommend Jolenta based not only on her knowledge of marketing strategies to best sell our home, and not only based on her expertise in positioning us in the drivers seat when negotia... Chris & Megan S.C

It was very important to us to work with someone who understood what we were looking for and really knew what property might or might not be a fit for us. She figured out very quickly what would b... Rod & Susan M.

Jolenta is not only a subject matter expert in the Madison real estate market (and surrounding areas), but she is the consummate professional, kind, courteous, and an extremely hard working indivi... Larry K.

I wanted to thank you once again for all your help. I've not met anyone else in your field (or any other profession, for that matter) with your level of dedication. It was a very long process for ... Chuck B.

We recently purchased a second home to be used as a rental property for our daughter and her family to live in. Our real estate agent, Jolenta Averill, with Restaino Bunbury & Associates, was ... Bill & Molly W.

I would just like to thank you for going above and beyond in helping me find exactly what I was looking for in a home. Through frigid & snowy conditions you worked very hard in getting me into... Renee & Michael T.

We just wanted to thank you as we are very happy with our house! We are also very appreciative of the work you did in helping us find our home. We feel that you exceeded our expectations. This bei... Nate & Kaitlin J.

We were serious this year about buying our first home.  We were expanding our family as I was due in April and needed a bigger home.  In January I started my search on the internet and c... Ka & Nancy Y.

Jolenta went above and beyond expectations to help me close the deal on a competitive property. She was available on short notice at critical times and is generous with patience and advice. Her re... Ian S.

Thank you for your assistance with the inspection for Jason & Stephanie S. As always, it was a pleasure to work with you. Your expediency with attending to inspection issues is just amazing. T... Kimberly S.

Jolenta Averill is A#1! What a fantastic experience purchasing a home in Madison from Hawaii. My son attended UW and enrolled during peak Covid in the middle of winter. Jolenta’s guidance an... Bruce H.

We really appreciated all of your upfront assistance on getting the house upgraded to “appealable” quality. I will recommend you to my clients as the new norm that a Madison Realtor sh... Bob & Nancy P.

Jolenta's vision for marketing my house & her visually stunning whole-house professional staging was instrumental in getting my Dudgeon-Monroe home sold for nearly full price after a disappoin... Michelle K.

For first-time home buyers like us, looking for a house can be a very daunting task. Jolenta patiently answered all of our questions, made smart recommendations, and guided us through the entire p... Stephen & Janelle B.

We cannot say enough about Jolenta. Relocating from out-of-state and realizing the market was extremely competitive in Madison within the Westside community where we wanted to purchase our home, w... Larry & Laura K.

Jolenta was truly amazing from start to finish as our buyer's agent. We made our initial contact around noon one day, and by the end of the day, she had gotten us in to see several units. She was ... Peyton E. & Maureen H.

Well, our adventure started on a Saturday night surfing the web and stumbling upon a listing that looked interesting. Emailed the Realtor, and that is how the relationship started with us and Jole... Tom & Nancy V.

Jolenta helped us buy a fantastic condominium at the mouth of the Yahara River where it enters Lake Mendota.  She provided us with top-notch service from the minute we registered on the Lake ... David & Valerie E.

The sale of my home was made much easier due to the professionalism and care shown to me by my Madison Realtor, Jolenta Averill. Her attention to detail, helpful suggestions and timely responses h... Elizabeth G.

We first met Jolenta Averill by searching online, and expressing interest in a property. It wasn’t quite what we were looking for, but Jolenta certainly was what we were looking for in a Rea... James & Tina F.

There are times in your life that you never forget. Times when you have to put your complete trust in a stranger with the hope that they will help to guide you through a difficult process. The sal... Heather B.

Jolenta Averill was a HUGE help! My husband and I first met her when we were purchasing a house through another real-estate agent. She was representing the seller of the house and we were like "wh... Alfredo & Sarah W.

Jolenta knew the market, the troubles Madison is having at the moment, and that was the most important thing for us. She also understood us very well and she helped fit us into the right place and... Mick C.

There are few people in any field who are skilled at the details and build genuine relationships.You seem to be one of few. I think what makes the difference is focusing on the person and striving... Tom M.

Jolenta was very attentive and showed us homes that she knew we would like. She is very aggressive in selling homes and great at showing new homes to any buyer. We highly recommend her. Lisa S.

Jolenta is good at what she does. She was engaged to sell our house and she gave good recommendations and ideas on how to show the house well. She kept track of all the little details needed to ma... Khiang S.

In the world of Realtors, we had no idea where to turn for help when selling our house in such a poor economy. Jolenta was recommended by a friend and as soon as we contacted her, we felt safe and... Frank & Amy T.

Jolenta did an excellent job for us during every step of the process. At several points we said out loud, 'I am sooo glad Jolenta is on our team'. Jolenta is smart and savvy and knows the market i... Lars & Brei H

As first time home buyers, this process had the potential to be so much more stressful than it was, thanks to Jolenta. She was super responsive and never made us feel like we were bothering her wi... Morgan Q.

So grateful for finding Jolenta to help find our dream home and make a big move from out of state. Adam & Cory L.

I recently relocated to Madison from the East Coast. Jolenta helped me to get to know the area by providing me with in-depth knowledge about a variety of neighborhoods. She patiently showed me num... Michelle S.

Great experience! Jolenta was very knowledgable and helpful. I felt comfortable discussing all aspects of the home buying experience with her, and relied heavily on her expertise, as this was my f... Dan S.

I would like to recommend Jolenta Averill to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home. Faced with selling my home and finding a new one, Jolenta turned what could havebeen a daunting, frustrati... Kevin G.

I was first referred to Jolenta by a friend who had worked with her about a year prior and spoke highly of the experience. As a first-time buyer who is terrified of big decisions, working with Jol... Colin K.

Jolenta is a joy to work with and a truly partners with her clients to ensure both success and satisfaction. In our case, we were under a huge time crunch and entering the market late in the sales... Bill & Mary W.

You were so wonderful to take such good care of our son at the closing and make it fun for him! He fell asleep in the car on the way home--first nap he's taken in weeks! It was great to see you, a... Matt & Katie G.

As a real estate agent, I know how a good agent when Isee one. When my brother and sister-in-law relocated to Madison Wisconsin, I wanted to help them find an agent who would treat them asI would ... Peter B.

Talk about marathon dedication! Jolenta, you really went the distance. Thank you for hanging in there and navigating us through a very lengthy and harrowing short sale. Without you we would not ha... Jamie & Linda S.

Being a first-time home buyer, questions constantly arose everyday. After searching for months online for houses we came across lakeandcityhomes.com. We liked a couple of houses on the website and... Nathan & Alexa O.

Jolenta, It was dumb luck that I met up with you but so fortunate! Thanks for all you did to see that my house sold at the best possible price, while also helping me to find the ideal condo for my... Christine F.

Jolenta worked with us on an urgent need to find and buy a property on a very short timeline. She worked quickly and efficiently to find us some options--including a condo not yet on the market--a... Roger Z.

Jolenta worked with us on an urgent need to find, and buy, a property on a very short timeline. She worked quickly and efficiently to find us some options and helped us to secure the perfect home ... Roger Z.

My husband and I were very impressed with Jolenta's expertise and honesty. She sold our old home in record time, helping as to sort through multiple offers. She was supportive and instrumental in ... Corey A. & Jennifer P., Waunakee

Jolenta's expertise helped us quickly sell our home when we were moving out of state. We felt confident in her knowledge and appreciated her timely communication throughout the entire process. A y... Betsy H.

Jolenta is a great communicator and an expert in her field. She is very thorough in her work and always looked out for my interests. She did somuch more for me above and beyond her duty in the pro... Xueming H.

Jolenta helped us sell our house and buy a condo! She helped us stage the house and made recommendations of what to change so it looked just right for perspective buyers. At the same time she was ... Bill & Susie L.

Jolenta provided immense knowledge and expertise, and I would highly recommend her. She helped me through the process of selling my first home, and really worked with me to understand the process ... Sonya F.

This was a very tough situation and sale. Jolenta was excellent, knowledgeable and hard working. She went above and beyond what I believe most Realtors would do. She was quickly responsive to... Jeff D.

Jolenta was a joy to work with. She was professional, personable and always held our best interest during the entire process. Maribeth and Chart T.

Thanks for making the home buying process smooth and easy on us. We really appreciate it and were glad to have you on our side. Tom & Melissa W.

I highly recommend you work with Jolenta on both the sale AND purchase of your new home for a worry-free experience! Jolenta helped me buy my new condo and sell my family home - we worked tog... Geri G

Thank you for your help in selling our house so quickly. I know it wasn't the simplest sale you ever had, and I appreciate the tremendous amount of extra work you did. After meeting the buyers yes... Dan D.

We chose Jolenta Averill as our Realtor because we had met when we both attended UW Madison and I knew of her advanced degrees and international finance career. We felt that her being a Madison na... Vance & Brooke D.

Once again, you have so succinctly given me truth. You are so good at what you do! This situation reminds me of a bible verse that really summarizes the challenge that you--the truthful real estat... Bridget T.

Jolenta was excellent! Loved her responsiveness and guidance through the whole process! Andy G.

In summer of 2005, after over 25 years of living in Madison, we found ourselves headed to the West Coast for a job change.We had only a short time to sell our beloved home. We thought it would be ... John & Joy E.

The right Realtor does make a difference! In seeking a second home property in Madison, my husband and I surfed the web extensively. One site in particular distinguished itself above all others fo... Andrew & Alison G.

Get ready to move! Jolenta will sell your house and have you in your dream home in the blink of an eye. We are still pinching ourselves! Putting your house on the market can be emotional and trick... Albert & Lindsay M.

We were most impressed with Jolenta's ability to understand our specific and unique requirements in a home and subsequently show us a high percentage of quality listings in our price range. David W.

As I am apt to do, I researched many options when choosing a Madison Realtor. Of the many possibilities, I chose Jolenta Averill of Lake and City Homes. She is a dynamo, a one-woman show, who give... Paul & Shelli T.