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Practical, local resources for selling, buying and moving in Northeast Wisconsin. Free, and yours to keep.

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Whether you are getting a home ready to sell, buying your first home, moving to the area or just curious what homes near you are worth, start here. Pick a resource, tell us where to send it, and it is yours.

For sellers

Seller Preparation Checklist

A week-by-week checklist to get your home ready for photos, showings and a strong first week on the market.

  • What to fix, clean and pack, and when
  • Room-by-room prep for photo day
  • Showing-day checklist
  • The paperwork to gather before you list

For first-time buyers

First-Time Home Buyer Guide

Everything you need to know before you start: budget, loans, pre-approval, offers, inspection and closing, in plain English.

  • What you can afford, and the cash you will need
  • Loan options and how pre-approval works
  • From offer to closing, step by step
  • A glossary of real estate terms

Moving to the area

Northeast Wisconsin Relocation Guide

A practical guide for anyone moving to Green Bay, the Fox Cities, Door County or the lakeshore.

  • Communities at a glance
  • Getting around and the seasons
  • Your first 30 days checklist
  • How to buy from a distance

For owners and buyers

Personalized Market Report

A report prepared by our team for your home or the area you are shopping in, based on recent sales and current listings.

  • Recent sales near your home or target area
  • What is for sale now, and what is under contract
  • Price trends and days on market
  • One time, or a monthly update

Free and no obligation

Get your free resource

The guides open right away after you submit. Personalized market reports are prepared by our team from recent sales and current listings, and we email them to you.

  • No cost, and no obligation to work with us
  • Written for Northeast Wisconsin, not a generic national checklist
  • Questions? Reply or call, and a real person on our team will answer
Or call us at(920) 621-1499
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Testimonials

Nolan is extremely approachable, which makes the overwhelming process of buying a first home into something exciting and fun rather than scary and intimidating!Alexis S.
Nolan and Casey were both wonderful to work with! I had a rather unique situation selling my property! They were both well-adjusted and helped me through all of it! My husband always handled the administrative work, so I had little to no knowledge of dealing with real estate! After my husband's passing, there were some situations that had to be taken care of, and they both helped me work through it and to get me the best deal possible!Heather E.
Nolan and Casey were an absolute delight to work with. They both had our best interests in mind. Every call or text I made, they replied right away. It was so refreshing working with young individuals who actually value the day-to-day experience of the real world. Thank you so much for making our experience enjoyable. I would recommend Nolan and Casey to anyone looking for a home.Pam B.
Casey was on top of it and amazing to work with. She worked around our schedule and was attentive to our home needs and wants. Highly responsive and would answer any questions we had.Daniela S.
Worked with Nolan to purchase our first home. I am very pleased with his service, attitude, ability to answer questions, and conduct of last-minute showings at odd times. I would recommend him!Jeff V.
Working with Nolan was the best decision we made in our home-buying journey. From start to finish, he walked us through everything from A to Z, making what seemed like a stressful process feel easy and exciting. He took the time to truly understand our wants, needs, and must-haves, and he didn't stop until he found us the perfect home. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but he was also patient, responsive, and always had our best interests at heart. If you're looking for a realtor who genuinely cares about his clients and will do whatever it takes to help you find your dream home or investment property, Nolan is the one. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell!Chandler C.
Nolan has been a fantastic realtor for our entire journey. My wife and I were first-time home buyers and had an immense number of questions. Nolan was very patient with us, and if he didn't know the answer, he would always do some research and give us a call back as soon as possible. It was very reassuring to have him there with us whenever we had questions. Overall, he was a very knowledgeable and extremely responsive realtor! We will be using him again if we're looking to buy or sell in the future!Jake M.
I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in my search for a cabin in Door County than Nolan Appleton. Navigating such a highly competitive market can be overwhelming, but Nolan made the entire process seamless. From the start, he was incredibly knowledgeable and strategic, offering invaluable advice and direction that helped me stay ahead of the curve. Nolan was consistently responsive to all my questions and requests, no matter how small. Beyond his professional expertise, he is a genuinely friendly and personable agent who truly cares about his clients. Thanks to his hard work and guidance, I was able to find and successfully acquire the perfect cabin in Door County. I highly recommend working with him, especially if you are looking for an expert who knows how to navigate this unique and competitive market.Lisa B.
Nolan is an excellent realtor, and I would highly recommend him. He took great care of my senior Mom when moving from her home. Nolan went way above and beyond what was expected and held my mom's hand through a very difficult life transition. Nolan understands the stress that can come with moving, especially with senior clients. I 100% recommend his services and will use him again with future realtor transactions.Stacy L.

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