"We could not be more satisfied with the experience we had working with Julie and The Alvarado Group. As first time homebuyers, we were excited to find our first home, but also a little overwhelmed by the process of it. Julie made us feel comfortable by explaining things every step of the way and helping to make the process fun and exciting. Kathryn was very helpful as we were approaching our closing date, keeping the lines of communication open between us, The Alvarado Group, and our lender. We could not be happier with our first home and highly recommend The Alvarado Group. Thank you so much for all your hard work and for a great experience - it was so wonderful to work with you!"

- Chris & Maggie
Moved in November 2009

"We were very fortunate to have worked with Carlos Alvarado. Carlos was always available to show us homes that we were interested in. He answered our question honestly and when he didn't have the answers, he researched them for us. After multiple offers had failed, we started feeling that we would never purchase a home. But Carlos never gave up on us and every week he sent new listings. Just when we were about to give up on becoming first time home buyers, Carlos encouraged us to put in one last offer. We were skeptical because the seller preferred a cash offer, but went ahead anyways. Surprisingly, our offer was accepted and we closed two weeks later. The Alvarado Group was organized and completed necessary documents to ensure a smooth closing. We had never been so stress free through what was supposed to be a tough process. It was an amazing experience how everyone worked together to make our new home possible. Thank you The Alvarado Group." 

- Pa & David
Moved in October 2009

"Through every step in the selling process, and especially when it came to negotiations on an offer, the Alvarado Group made a stressful time much less so. Sara and the team were extremely easy to work with, knowledgeable and always upbeat. My condo sold for a fair price within the timeframe Sara had initially estimated as well -- in a tough economy. To anyone thinking of selling, I would highly recommend choosing the team at The Alvarado Group."

- Sandee
Moved in October 2009

 "Thanks to all at the Alvarado Group I was able to find the perfect place for me. From the time we started looking it took us less than two months before I closed on the property. Carlos didn't waste my time showing me places that were outside my price range or outside the location where I was looking. He would also pick me up at work and off we'd go house hunting. Carlos was always cheerful and upbeat and made the process very pleasant. Even after the closing Carlos helped out with a problem I had and made it go away. I couldn't be happier with my new home or The Alvarado Group."

- Joe
Moved in August 2009

"The Alvarado Group was tremendously helpful during the whole process of both selling my last house and buying my new home. Julie is always informed, upbeat and positive. Sara is very knowledgeable, accurate and professional. And Kathryn keeps all the details in order and the process moving along smoothly with timely reminders along the way. Fantastic team to work with, I know who I'm calling if there is a next house to buy!"

- Peg
Moved in August 2009

 "Thanks to the Alvarado Group, we enjoyed our home-buying experience. Carlos adjusted to our busy schedules and maintained his positive attitude and great energy throughout, even on those days when we visited 10+ houses. Thanks to his good advice, dedication and patience, Abby and I found the perfect home to welcome little Isaac to. We're extremely happy with our new place and we're glad we contacted the Alvarado Group to help us find it. !Gracias!"

- Manuel, Abby & Isaac Vasquez
Moved in August 2009

"Darcy really took the time up front to understand what elements we were looking for in a new house, both my husband and I. She really did her research on each home and helped us to consider things we may have overlooked, like the costs of heating a certain home, direction of sunlight, materials used in construction and overall integrity of each property. We had a lot of fun looking at homes with Darcy. I was almost disappointed when we had an accepted offer because it meant no more exploring houses with Darcy. I would whole heartedly recommend Darcy to my friends or colleagues, just as she was recommended without reservation to me."

- Elaine & James
Moved in August 2009

 "We loved working with Darcy, relied on her advice, appreciated her availability and dedication, as well as the fact that as we looked at more houses and shifted some of our original ideas in what we wanted, she worked with that easily. And Kathryn answered every one of our numerous questions quickly, thoroughly, and graciously. So we are very happy with how things turned out!"

- Michelle & Steve
Moved in August 2009

 
"Julie Campbell and The Alvarado Group make buying our first home everything it should be: fun, exciting, and stress free!"

- Geoff & Jenn
Moved in July 2009

"Our journey with Kathryn and Sara lasted an amazing 3 months. We considered ourselves lucky to have been able to spend a considerable amount of time with both of them as we forged a friendship. Kathryn and Sara took us to over 20 different houses...every time we saw the two of them we had a blast. In addition to both of their beaming personalities, they functioned phenomenally together to seek out answers to our questions that could not be immediately answered. This was a team who gave us no B.S., only honesty and dedication to the task of satisfying our desires. It would be a mistake to pursue another Realtor in the area as the Alvarado Group provided the perfect blend of moving us forward in strides, all the while creating an atmosphere that allowed for an abundance of fun times."

- Nick & Amanda
Moved in July 2009

"Deseamos compartir la alegria de haber encontrado esta hermosa casa.

La ayuda, amistad y paciencia brindada por Carlos fue fundamental para encontrar una casa que ha superado nuestras expectativas.

Gracias Carlos y Alvarado Group por el gran trabajo que hicieron.

Muy agradecidos!

- Josh & Kathy
Moved in July 2009

 "We could not have been more pleased with our experience of working with Julie Campbell and the Alvarado Group. Both Julie and Alvarado Real Estate made us feel comfortable and not overwhelmed with the process, which as first time home buyers was very important. All of our questions were answered courteously, and with an ear to our concerns. Thank you!"

- Matthew & Tomomi
Moved in July 2009

 "Susan & I would like to thank you and your team for helping us sell our house. To get a strong offer in nineteen days in this market was truly amazing. We believe the amount of traffic that you got through the house really made the difference. And you made it clear that one of the reasons it was such a successful sale in a Buyer's market is because the house was in great showing condition. Together, we made a pretty good team.

  When we first met in early March, we hoped to have the house on the market by April 1st. After educating us on the current market conditions you persuaded us to be a little more aggressive and we targeted March 23rd. With your help we put together a staging strategy. This included reducing clutter, deep cleaning, making all those little fixes around the house, organizing closets & cupboards. We were prepared to paint as necessary as well, we got the carpets cleaned, moved furniture, got rid of furniture and made sure each room had a relevant function.

 Keeping a house ready for a showing at a moment's notice is not easy. Doing it with teenage girls and four bathrooms is even tougher. But, we recognized that once we made the decision to sell, we had to commit to the process.

And, the process is about marketing your home for the next owner. To make that happen, you have to let go of your emotional attachments and look at things like a buyer. Don't overlook the obvious and pay attention to details.

We enjoyed working with you and have already recommended you to some of our friends."

- Brian & Susan Buchanan
Sold in July 2009

 "Thank you so much for providing us with such outstanding service. You helped us reach an important new stage in our lives. We are now homeowners! You guided us through this difficult process, making it less stressful, more enjoyable, and an exciting new experience. We are happy with our new home and truly appreciate your caring guidance. We are extremely satisfied with the caliber of customer service and professionalism you have provided our family."

- Dominguez Family
Moved in June 2009

"I guess that good luck just finds you sometimes. A job opportunity had caught us by surprise and we started to follow online listings for Madison from afar. Our capricious beginnings led us to Darcy and the Alvarado Group. An inside source, her sister happens to live in our present neighborhood, mentioned that she was a realtor in Madison. Darcy was "on it" from the moment we contacted her. She was an invaluable resource for our long distance needs. She quickly tracked down new listings and fervently checked details for us....usually accompanied by her own digital photos used to bolster her recommendations. Her knowledge of our target neighborhood was encyclopedic. Her joy amidst the search mirrored, or became, our joy as we located a house right in our desired neighborhood. It was at this juncture that she truly excelled. Her negotiations brought a human face to what we feared would be a cold business transaction. She provided helpful facts, advice and ultimately a great contractor recommendation while keeping our wishes at the heart of each decision. There is no way we could have completed this journey without such a skillful guide - thanks so much to you Darcy and the whole Alvarado team."

- Alison & Bill
Moving in Fall 2009

 "It was such a wonderful experience to work with Sara and the Alvarado Group. She showed us many homes and never made us feel like we were asking for too much. Sara was very patient and was always available any time we had questions. It was such a personal experience dealing with the Alvarado Group. We felt at ease that everything would be taken care of with their knowledge of the real estate business. We really recommend the Alvarado Group to anyone! Thanks Sara and the rest of the Alvarado Group. We love our new house!"

- Bill & Becky
Moved in June 2009

"The team at the Alvarado Group went to great lengths to ensure that our home-buying experience was worry-free and enjoyable. Julie, Carlos, Sara, and Kathryn were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Someone was always available to answer our questions, show us another listing or give us advice. In such a stressful real estate environment, their down-to-earth, honest, non-intimidating approach was very much appreciated. The Alvarado Group treated us as friends and we are incredibly thankful for their help in finding our new home. Thank you---we love our house!"

- Brent & Kristin
Moved in May 2009

"Jaded by negative experiences with realtors during the housing boom, my spouse and I made a pledge to write off the real estate broker business forever. However, meeting and working with the Alvarado Group changed all of our conceptions about what a real estate agent could or should do for us. Patient, thorough, and honest, Sara Alvarado promised an experience for us that would be different, and she certainly delivered. Working with Sara, Julie, and Kathryn at the Alvarado Group made one of the most stressful and complicated decisions of our lives completely manageable; what was even more amazing was that they did it with humor, compassion and the business savvy needed to get us the outcome we needed. Thank you, Alvarado Group."

- Jodie & Brian
Moved in April 2009
 

  "It needs a realtor to know the market.
It needs an architect to appreciate the details of different houses.
It needs a counselor to balance expectations and to provide support.
It needs an economist to put in an offer.
It needs an advocate to move through the process of closing.
And it needs a friend to enjoy the excitement and fun.

Sara did all that for us.
Our house is perfect.
If it wouldn't have been so fast
one could almost believe she built it for us.

Danke Schon!
- Heiko & Susanne & Kilian
Moved in April 2009

 "Somos la familia Reyes y le damos gracias a Carlos Alvarado por ayudarnos a comprar nuestra casa. Sin l, nuestro sueo no se podria haber hecho realidad y ahora toda la familia esta muy contenta en nuestra casa. Con esfuerzos y claro con la ayuda de alguien tan dedicado a su trabajo y pensando en ayudar a latinos como nosotros que somos una familia de bien y trabajadores. Gracias Carlos por realizar nuestros sueos.

Si nosotros podemos ustedes tambien pueden!"

- Familia Reyes Cabrera
Moved in March 2009

"Sara and the rest of The Alvarado Team did just what we needed and we couldn't be happier with the results.

When we decided to list our house it was scary - prices were down and houses were selling slowly, plus we had already closed on a new house. We needed someone who understood the market and how to list a house, but who we also felt understood our priorities and wouldn't just tell us what we wanted to hear. Sara fit the bill and we were really happy with the listing and peripherals (especially the marketing material booklet).

Long story short, our house was only listed for eight days before we accepted an offer, and the price we got was right in line with what we wanted. You can't ask for more than that, and you can give a lot of the credit to the fine work of the Alvarado Group."

- Alex & Meg
Home Sold March 2009

 "Overall, we were very pleased with the experience of working with you both (Sara & Kathryn). You did exactly what we needed you to do, especially considering how quickly we wanted to move on that particular house! You gave us lots of guidance and resources, as well as honest advice that we really needed as first-time homebuyers. I can't imagine having gone through this with anyone else! Somehow you manage to balance efficiency and professionalism with a low-pressure, low-stress attitude. I really respect the way you do business and we're extremely grateful to have worked with you. I would encourage anyone, especially first-time homebuyers, to get in touch with The Alvarado Group."

- Anthony & Erika
Moved in March 2009

 
"It was great getting to work with Sara. She was very accomodating to our schedule and was willing to look at as many homes as we wanted. She offered suggestions but was never pushy and let us do our own processing. We really enjoyed getting to know her as the process went along as she was extremely easy to work with. She has a great spirit and kept the home buying process lighthearted and fun. Hopefully we'll be at our first home for a long time, but if the time ever comes to look for a new home, we'll know who to contact."

- Chad & Tricia
Moved in February 2009

 "A good friend of ours referred us to Sara almost two years ago when we first listed our condo in downtown Madison. Our friend had told us of The Alvarado Group's great reputation...we thought we knew better and decided to try and sell our condo. It would have saved us a lot of stress and profit had we had someone like Sara working on our behalf.

So when it came time for us to start looking for a new house we called Sara right away! From the moment we met her it was like we had known each other for years; she made us feel that comfortable. She was reliable, professional, knowledgeable, and really listened to our needs. We were not easy clients to work with as our situation was unique & our list of "wants" was long. She took into consideration the needs of our growing family, and was patient with our ever changing criteria. When Sara was busy someone else on the team (in our case Carlos) was quick to step in and help. It is obvious they make a fantastic team, he didn't skip a beat. Within a month they found us a perfect new home, and we couldn't be happier. Our entire family owes a lot to The Alvarado Group! It was a pleasure working with them."

- Dave, Mandy & Riley Soman
Moved in January 2009

 

"Julie was great to work with from the very beginning. She really listened to us about what we were looking for in a house, and took that into consideration when deciding which properties to show us. As first-time home buyers, we had a lot of questions. But, Julie and The Alvarado Group made everything so easy! They explained exactly what to expect along each step of the way. Julie was always available to answer our questions, and she spent a lot of time talking through our options with us and helping us make important decisions. At several points in the process, Julie really went out of her way to make sure our home-buying experience was a success. Thank you, Julie!! We are so happy with our new home and are already recommending The Alvarado Group to everyone we know!"

- Jon & Kara
Moved in January 2009

 "Jordan and I first met Sara when our friends were looking for a home in the Madison area. We knew right away that once we were ready we wanted to call her too! From the start I knew that we could be honest with her about what we liked and didn't like about different homes. Being first time home buyers we had a lot of questions and concerns, but she made us feel comfortable with everything and answered our questions. We were also able to work with Carlos during part of our home search. No matter who was showing us the house that day, we always felt as if they were doing everything to meet our needs. We would use The Alvarado Group over and over again and we would recommend them to anyone!"

- Jordan and Lindsey
Moved in December 2008

"As a first time home buyer, I had no previous experience working with a real estate company. Sara and her entire staff were extremely professional and patient. She explained in detail each step of the buying process, from the first showing to the final signature at closing. Sara and her staff were able to complete every request I had before purchasing the property, and were there for every problem we ran into. I will recommend the Alvarado Group to all my family and friends. I can't remember the last time someone worked so hard to make sure everything I wanted was taken care of. Thanks for everything!!!!"

- Simon
Moved in December 2008

  "From day one, when we met Carlos, Sara and the staff of the Alvarado Real Estate Group, we felt welcomed. Dana and I knew they would help us find the perfect house. They were very understanding about our needs and wants when looking for a new home and were able to answer all the questions we had. For being first-time home buyers, we were very nervous and had many questions. The Alvarado Group made this process fun and exciting. Working directly with Carlos was fantastic. He was always energetic and prepared when showing us a home and answered any questions we had. I think one of the best decisions Dana and I made was to use The Alvarado Group to help us find a home. We appreciate all the hard work they did for us and would recommend their services to anyone looking for a new home. They are the best!!"

- Adam & Dana
Moved in December 2008

 "Sara and The Alvarado Group did an excellent job navigating through the current economic downturn. Sara maintained excellent communication lines and did all the extras to facilitate selling our home. I would highly recommend The Alvarado Group for anyone buying or selling a home."

- Dr. Jimmy Frydman
Home Sold September 2008

 Happy Customers

 "It may appear odd for us to give a testimonial on behalf of The Alvarado Group as we didn't hire them to work for us. Though we worked without a buyer's or seller's agent from The Alvarado Group, and technically weren't their "clients," we were given exceptional customer service. That fact alone leads us to recommend The Alvarado Group to our friends and family, but there are other reasons why we enjoyed working with them.

  We approached the purchase of a new home as an investment -- both in an economic sense and in a community sense. We wanted to do well with our savings, but not at the expense of forgetting why we were buying local and putting roots down in Madison. We came to realize that The Alvarado Group shared these values -- not because they told us so, but because their actions did. They have built their business on providing sound advice on real estate, and built their success by working like a family and appreciating community. They don't just talk about being environmentally friendly, they live green. These commitments shined through in Sara, Carlos, Julie, and Kathryn's expert navigation of the process from offer to settlement.

  There is always nervous energy in the home buying process. The Alvarado Group treated our situation professionally and personally, gaining our trust while doing good business."

-Andrew & Ariana
Moved in September 2008

 "We would like to thank Carlos and Sara for working with us and being patient. We aren't the most patient people, and it was very hard to be patient with the way the housing market was, and still is. We thought that both Carlos and Sara, were very personable and professional, and did a great job in helping us sell our home, as well as helping us buy our new home. And working with us, so we would keep a positive outlook that our home would sell eventually. It can be stressful enough in organizing the process of selling & purchasing a home. We don't know how we would have done all of this without their help."

- Linda & Mark
Moved in September 2008

 The right Realtor

 "We felt like you were the right person for the job almost immediately. After talking with other realtors, we not only believed that you could sell our house for more, but also felt like we were more than a number to you. Selling a house is difficult in many ways and the personalized attention is much appreciated."

- Doug & Annie
Listed Home September 2008

Relocating

"When my family and I were looking to relocate to Madison from Iowa, I randomly found The Alvarado Group on Realtor.com. My family and I were in a time crunch to find a home in a short period of time. Sara and Carlos were very accommodating and worked around my schedule. They devoted entire days to our house hunting effort. Thanks to them we were able to find a wonderful home in under a month with very little stress. I would definitely recommend The Alvarado Group and will be using their services in the future when it's time to move again."

  - Brandy, John & Adler
   Moved in July 2008

Living Green

"Living green is an important part of how we live. When it came time to sell our house, we were looking for an agent who felt the same way. Sara came highly recommended by several people as a great agent, an advocate for environmental real estate, and has also done great work in our community to advance the opportunities for living green. Sara was excited about working with us and helping us sell our green home. She was flexible, straight forward and honest. She answered all of our questions, and there were a lot, but she hung in there with us and got us though the process. Sara is amazing and was wonderful to work with."

 - Melissa, John & Vivi
 Moved in July 2008

 Relocating...

"My husband and I could not be happier with our experience working with Sara and Carlos Alvarado. We had to buy our house in Madison long distance while living in Denver. Since we could not spend a lot of time looking for a new home, we were worried about finding a location and house that would fit our needs and allow our daughter to transfer to Nuestro Mundo Elementary School. Sara took the time to understand our lifestyle and needs as a family. To our pleasant surprise, the experience was stress free. Since Sara took the time and energy to understand us as buyers, we are thrilled with our house and neighborhood. We highly recommend Sara and Carlos Alvarado to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a house!"

- Jill, Brandon, Emily & Elliot Cornejo
Moved in June 2008

 
 

 "I would highly recommend The Alvarado Group to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a house! We just relocated to the area, and Sara happened to contact me by chance because I had been looking at one of her listings, and what a blessing it was! We could not be happier with the services that Sara, Carlos, and the rest of The Alvarado Team provided for us. Not only did the whole process go smoothly, but they were able to help us with all of our other needs as well, such as a lender and a painter, both of whom were fabulous. When the time comes to sell our current house and buy a new one, we will definitely use The Alvarado Group again!"

-Lauren and John
Moved in June 2008

Testimonio de la familia Julian 

"Estamos muy agradecidos con el Grupo Alvarado de Bienes Raices y por hacer de nuestro proceso de compra de casa mas sencillo y facil. Ahora estamos disfrutando de nuestro hogar. Al senor Carlos Alvarado muchas gracias por su ayuda, representacion profesional y lo mas importante su honestidad."


    - Familia Julian!
      Moved in May 2008

 Buyer Appreciation!

"Carlos, Thanks sooo much for all the time, driving, and the patience you gave us through this process! We really appreciate all of your hard work. You can be sure you will hear from us when it's time to sell and upgrade our accomodations!  Thanks again."

         - Robert & Kelly
          Moved in May 2008

"Sara Alvarado made us feel like we were her only clients. Buying our first house was a scary task, especially when the majority of people in the real estate field seemed focused on one thing - the sale. We're relationship people and like to work with others who are focused on the relationship first. Sara is that person in the Madison area - every time we spoke or met with her, our needs were her one and only focus. Anyone can learn how to buy or sell a house, but few do it with such patience and grace.

We'll never work with any other Realtor and would recommend Sara to anyone. Thank you Sara and the Alvarado team for helping us into our first home!"

"I'm still pinching myself, to see if it's real or if I'm dreaming. I love my new condo and it is just perfect! My thanks to Sara and the all the wonderful people at The Alvarado Real Estate Group for getting me through the long and arduous journey of purchasing my amazing condo. God bless you."

-Betty
Moved in April 2008

"I'm very impressed with the service I received from Sara Alvarado. She made relocating to Madison very easy. She made sure I found exactly what I was looking for in a condominium. I would highly recommend Sara Alvarado and The Alvarado Group!"

- Ali
Moved in January 2008

"I had just experienced the loss of my spouse after 49 years of marriage, and all the people at Alvarado Real Estate Group were most sympathetic to my needs. I was shown many condos and finally made a difficult decision with their help. I would recommend the friendly folks at Alvarado Real Estate Group for helping find a place to live."

- Marvin
Moved in January 2008

"Queremos agradecer a Carlos de El grupo Alvarado de Bienes Raices por su ayuda tan valuable en la compra de nuestra casa, su servicio y atencion fue profesional, es por eso que con mucho gusto les recomendamos la representacion del grupo Alvarado a la hora de que decidan comprar su propia vivienda."

- Juan & Adriana
Moved in December 2007

"Sara and her team were simply extraordinary in all stages of our home buying process. We were initially skeptical about working with a realtor (since we sold our home FSBO), but teaming up with the Alvarado group was the best decision we could have made. She listened carefully to our needs and concerns, and worked within our timeline wonderfully. Though we had a challenging situation with a new baby and a closing deadline from our old house to work with, Sara worked tirelessly on our behalf to get us into the house that would suit our needs well. With Sara's help, we ended up finding the perfect house for all our needs - we couldn't be happier! We knew we had representation way beyond where a normal realtor would have given up. We definitely felt that Sara went above the call of duty and we would work with her again in a heartbeat."

"Working with Sara Alvarado was great. She made the intimidating task of home buying an enjoyable experience. She did not treat me like just a potential paycheck and try to sell me something that wasnt right for me, but more like a family member who showed genuine interest, care and concern and actually advised me against some of my choices. Her knowledge and around-the-clock dedication got me the home I wanted most in less than 4 weeks from start to finish and her negotiating skills got it at the price I wanted.

I would highly recommend Sara to anyone who is interested in buying or selling a home & is looking for a knowledgeable, experienced & caring agent to help them do it."

"The Alvarado Group was very efficient, highly organized, and - most important - very resourceful in suggesting marketing and pricing options. They're fully in touch with the broad market trends as well as those in the local area they serve. They always kept us apprised of any showings and made good suggestions for improving the residence's attractiveness."

"Selling our house with the Alvarado Group took a tough situation with it being a strong buyer's market and they made it as smooth as we could have hoped for. Sara and her colleagues helped us move through this with gentle persistence. Their communication by phone and email was always prompt and on point. They presented us with options on how to market our house effectively, and helped us strategize in staging the house, and how to price it competitively. In short, they helped us not only sell our house, but keep our sanity in the process! We recommend them strongly."

"A nombre de mi esposa y familia queremos agradecer a The Alvarado Real Estate Group y en especial a Carlos Alvarado por el trabajo profesional y atencion que nos brindo en la busqueda de la casa de nuestro gusto, asi como su asesoria y apoyo personal que hizo que se convirtiera en una gran experiencia. Muchas gracias!"

- Angelica & Familia
Moved in August 2007

"Apreciamos mucho su ayuda durante el proceso de la compra de nuestro condominio, gracias por todo su tiempo, paciencia y su sentido del humor a la hora de mostrarnos las propiedades. Nuestra mejor decision fue haber decidido trabajar con Carlos y The Alvarado Real Estate Group, gracias por su confianza y trabajo honesto, lo tendremos en cuenta para siempre."

- Juan Pablo, Lidia & Familia
Moved in August 2007

"As first time home buyers and environmentally conscious we were extremely impressed and appreciative of the knowledge and support we received from Sara Alvarado. The entire experience felt extremely smooth and easy. We highly recommend the Alvarado Group."

- Alex & Jamie
Moved in August 2007

"It was a pleasure working with the Alvarado Group. Their advice was sound, they always returned our calls immediately, they respected our opinions, and, best of all, the house sold quickly."

- Sharon
Moved in August 2007

"Para nosotros fue muy bonito contar con la ayuda de Carlos Alvarado, que con su experiencia nos asesoro profesionalmente de principio a fin, ya que para cualquier duda o pregunta el siempre estuvo a nuestra disposicion, siempre pensando en lo mejor para nosotros y sin anteponer sus intereses nos proporciono sus consejos sobre las bienes raices.

Ahora despues de dos meses de haber comprado nuestra casa, Carlos todavia se comunica con nosotros para checar que nuestras preguntas sobre nuestra vivienda tengan su respuesta. Gracias!"

- Martin & Irene
Moved in July 2007

"We can't say enough how wonderful dealing with the group has been, we feel like Sara and Carlos are our friends and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to buy or sell a home here in the Madison area!"

-Bill & Stephanie
Moved in July 2007

"Mi experiencia con Alvarado Real Estate Group fue muy buena, ya que desde la primer cita Carlos demostro tener el conocimiento que yo esperaba para elegirle como representante. Carlos se encargo de verificar detalladamente cualquier defecto que pudiera tener el condominio. Algo bien importante para mi fue la comunicacion que Carlos mostro desde el principio del proceso. El y su equipo estan a mi disposicion para contestarme cualquier duda.
Por eso quiero recomendar sus servicios a toda persona que este tratando de cumplir su sueno de comprar su propia casa. Gracias Alvarado Real Estate Group!"

-Pedro
Moved in June 2007

"Estoy muy contenta con la compra de nuestra casa, "NUESTRA CASA"pense que nunca lo podria hacer pero ellos lo imposible para mi lo hicieron posible...un dia llegamos mi familia y yo, a la oficinade ellos platicando de nuestros suenos solo eso nuestros suenos; nos dijeron que los escribiramos en un papel yo cre que solo iba a quedar escrito y guardado casi como el mapa de un tesoro pero oohh!!!! Sorpresa con el trabajo y la manera tan sencilla que tienen para explicar paso a paso el procedimiento ellos facilitaron todo y ese tesoro que pense que nunca lo podria encontrar ahora loestoy tocando y mi familia ahora disfruta del hogar dulce hogar porque de lo que eran para mi suenos. La compania Alvarado con su experiencia, etica profesional y honestidad, nuestros suenos ahora se realizan en nuestra CASA.
GRACIAS"

-Claudia
Moved in May 2007

"Thank you so much for all that you have done for us. Thanks for helping us find what we wanted, and getting things moved along so quickly. Thanks for the green supplies. Thank you for making things so easy and painless. Thank you for helping us achieve our dream! We always rave about The Alvarado Group in our circles when people are talking about, "someday buying a house." We tell them that you helped make our dream a reality."

-Daniel & Ben
Moved in May 2007

"Carlos y su equipo de bienes raices hicieron de nuestro proceso de compra de casa un proceso muy sencillo. El habernos sugerido una reunion previa a la busqueda de nuestra casa fue excelente debido a que en esa reunion Carlos nos explico cada punto importante de este proceso. Para nosotros es muy sencillo recomendar a Carlos y su equipo a cualquiera de nuestros amigos y familiares en la compra de su propiedad. Gracias a Carlos y su equipo!"

-Jorge & Minerva
Moved in May 2007

"We really enjoyed working with the Alvarado Group. We felt that Sara listened to our needs and found a house that fit us perfectly. This was our first house, and the Alvarado Group made every step of the process much easier."

-Kate & Vinnie
Moved in May 2007

"El sueno de tener nuestro propio hogar ha sido posibe gracias al asesoramiento y ayuda de nuestro nuevo amigo Carlos Alvarado, quien trabajo
siempre con la consigna de ayudarnos a realizar nuestro anhelo y ahora gozamos disfrutando de nuestra casa gracias al Grupo Alvarado de Bienes Races."

-Familia Villalpando Torres
Moved in May 2007

"El trabajo que el senor Carlos Alvarado y su equipo de bienes races realizaron en la compra de nuestra casa fue muy bueno, ya que entendio con facilidad lo que nosotros estabamos buscando, asi que su ayuda en el camino para adquirir un nuevo hogar es todo lo que usted necesita.

Gracias al equipo de Alvarado Group y a Carlos Alvarado por su ayuda en la compra de nuestro primer hogar!"

-Juan Manuel & Claudia
Moved in April 2007

"The Alvarado Group fully met our expectations in the sale of our home near Madison, Wisconsin. We were impressed with their professionalism, market knowledge, creative thinking and skillful sales methods; we highly recommend them for residential real estate transactions."

-Mike & Connie
Moved in April 2007

"Thank you so much for your capable help in selling the famous Lustron home of mine at Heather Crest. I want to acknowledge the competence you and your entire team displayed at all times and your special efforts to maintain good lines of communication with me was wonderful.

Knowing you were on the job made it so much easier for me since I was in Florida, and not able to see you or the property on a regular basis. Please accept my deep and sincere appreciation for your hard work."

-Cathy
Home Sold March 2007

"Estamos muy agradecidos con el senor Carlos Alvarado y su equipo de trabajo The Alvarado Real Estate Group por su ayuda, amabilidad y seriedad que nos brindo al comprar nuestra propia Casa."

-Carlos, Monica y Familia
Moved in January 2007

"Queremos dar las gracias a Carlos Alvarado y The Alvarado Real Estate Group por su asistencia en la compra de nuestro condominio, la verdad que fue una experiencia muy agradable ya que el hizo de este proceso muy sencillo. Gracias de nuevo les deseamos que Carlos y su equipo de trabajo tengan un excelente ano en las Bienes Raices."

-Carlos, Daliana y Familia
Moved in December 2006

"Sara and Carlos are great human beings. They are involved in community outreach with community based organizations and education. They helped us for more than a year, with patience and good advice, to find a place that could fit our needs. We are very pleased with their services and we would recommend them to anybody.

Gracias para el ayuda y muchos saludos y felices fiestas."

-Reynaldo & Eva,
Moved in November 2006

"Agradecimiento aTheAlvarado Group"

"Carlos y Sara Alvarado nos representaron en la compra de nuestra primer Casa y realmente fue una experiencia muy buena. Ellos con su honestidad y trabajo pusieron por encima de todo nuestros intereses y la verdad no dudaramos en contratarlos otra vez cuando necesitemos de un Agente de Bienes Races.

Esperamos que la comunidad hispana y el pblico en general acudan con ellos para obtener sus servicios.

Mil gracias a Alvarado Real Estate Group!"

-Guille Novoa & Benedicto Prez
Moved in October 2006

Keeping us on Track!

"From the beginning, Sara was warm and personable. She familiarized us with the current housing market and was great at helping us to distinguish what we wanted in a house.

As she showed us each potential house, she kept reminding us of those decisions, keeping us on track. She definitely knows the market and knows Madison!

Once we found the perfect home for us, she was right there with us as we negotiated the contract, and all the way to the finish line at closing. Always professional, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sara to our friends who are hoping to buy or sell a home."

-Cici & Jim
Moved in September 2006

Quick and Easy!

"Pete and I truly appreciated the efficient and friendly support offered by the Alvarado Group. They made the entire process remarkably simple and enjoyable. We could not have asked for things to have been any easier for us.

The Alvarado Group was attentive and timely and instilled great confidence and comfortthroughout ourhome buying process. Thank you for professionally guiding us through the process and for being so wonderful to work with!"

-Sara & Pete
Moved in August 2006

Wonderful Experience!

"Sara Alvarado is fantastic! She exceeded our expectations. Her work provides a rare combination of incredible professionalism and personal touches that truly make the house buying experience wonderful.

We needed the perfect home in a very short amount of time, and Sara made it happen. It was easy to trust that she would accomplish everything that she promised. Thank you Sara and the Alvarado Group!"

-Courtney & Chad
Moved in July 2006

Successful Relocation!

"We could not be happier with the service we received from Sara and her team during our relocation to Madison. They were with us every step of the way to answer our questions or to give advice. We would highly recommend Sara and her team to anyone who wants experienced, friendly service!"

-Tracy & Jason
Moved in July 2006

Satisfied Sellers!

"Sara Alvarado and The Alvarado Group have been great to work with for the sale of our home. The team has been very accommodating. We have been impressed with the close contact that The Alvarado Group has had with us throughout the process.

Even though Sara and the team are quite busy, they made us feel as if we were their only clients. We chose The Alvarado Group because we knew Sara on a personal level. We would definitely recommend The Alvarado Group because of the professional service with the personal touch."

- The Spahr Family
Home Sold in July 2006

Relocation Without Stress!

"Sara inspired confidence. She dealt well with my anxieties and kept the process moving forward."

- Mary 
Home Sold in June 2006

First Time Home Buyers Build Dream Home!

"Sara was a pleasure to work with. Sara was very helpful in explaining everything with the building process. We knew that at any time, if we had a question, she would give us an honest answer.

She was there for all the key stages in the building process and she even helped us make those tough flooring decisions. We will be recommending her to all our friends who are looking for a realtor. Thanks Sara!"

-Benji & Erin
Moved in June 2006

Expertise Pays Off for Seller!

"I do not believe I would have received as good a price as quickly with another broker. Having just completed a Feng Shui & remodeling, it definitely was not your run of the mill house...and you saw that and agreed that it should be selling above the market.

It was at your suggestion that we gave a market range that would bring in more people. Indeed I believe the people who did buy the house would not have toured it if it were not for that. And although I was not happy with their first offer, you assisted me in negotiating to agreeable terms.

It was because of your expertise in handling the offer and negotiations on my behalf that I was so happy with the transaction and your services."

-Carol
Home Sold in May 2006

Found - Our Perfect Home!

"It was a pleasure working with Sara. She was there for us during the entire home buying process. What could have been an overwhelming experience was made easier by her cheerfulness and positive attitude. Through her expertise and guidance, we finally found the home that is perfect for us."

- Tanaya & Shane
Moved in March 2006

Happy Sellers!

"Sara was knowledgeable and thorough. She followed thru with all her promises and always set reasonable expectations. We enjoyed working with her."

- Mark & Corissa
Home Sold in December 2005

Valuable Experience Appreciated

"Working with Sara to find my perfect home was a very fun and exciting process. She was patient and encouraging in my indecision and provided valuable experience and advice.

She worked hard to meet my deadlines and made sure that every detail of the house was conformed to my needs and expectations. I hope to be able to purchase another home with Sara again in the future."

-Eric
Moved in October 2005

Thank You Sara!

"Thank you for helping to make this experience such a success. Much appreciation for your expertise and patience while we navigated through this process"

-Yer
Moved in June 2005

Expectations Exceeded!

"Sara is a fantastic agent. She was so helpful during the entire process, from our first meeting to discuss the type of home we were looking for until after the closing when we still had more questions.

Sara was professional and fun at the same time, we never would have felt comfortable buying without her advice. She really understood what we were looking for and was very supportive when we felt like we would never find it.

We did find the perfect house, just like she said we would! In addition to helping us secure the home we wanted, Sara provided us with excellent referrals for all of the other services needed by home owners. It was a very positive experience and we highly recommend Sara."

-Andy and Nicole
Moved in June 2005

Home Found in One Day!

Sara was great! Right from the beginning it seemed as we were all on the same page. She listened to us and seemed to grasp our ideas about what we wanted in a home. This was evident in that we went out looking at homes and in one day found the home we purchased. We would not hesitate referring her to our friends!

- JR and Patti Ross
Moved in May 2005

Thanks Mom and Dad!

"It is potentially a slippery slope to have a relative working for you,
and especially in the sale of your home. Consistent with all other
testimonials, Sara was competent, compassionate and communicative
throughout the process. The entire process was delightful."

-(Mom and Dad)
Deborah and Bruce
Wunnicke
Home Sold in May 2005

Feels Like Family!

Sara took the time to meet with us and see just exactly what we were looking for. She explained everything from the buyers standpoint to the sellers. She is patient and very knowledgeable. We have already referred our friends to Sara and will always call her for all of our real estate needs. Sara not only became a good friend, but she feels like family!

-Kari and Jason
DeForest, Moved in March 2005

Repeat Customer

Sara was able to answer all of my many questions and provide me with all the information I needed to find the perfect house for me. I especially appreciated the fact that she never told me what I should want. She took the time to listen to me and my needs. Sara made the entire process easy and I highly recommend her to everyone!

-Sarah
Moved in October 2004

First Time Buyers FindSuccess!

When we bought our first home last September, Sara was so helpful and caring. We could tell she really wanted us to be happy with our purchase. She was there every step of the way, and even after the closing, she followed up with us to see how we were doing. Our first home-buying experience was a success, and Sara was a big reason why.

- Megan and Gary
Moved in September 2004

We Love Our New Home!

We had been renting for so many years and were excited to finally purchase our first home, yet very nervous about the process. Sara did an amazing job of educating us and letting us go at our own pace. We could not decide on a newer or and older classic home. Sara helped us evaluate the pros and cons. We found a fabulous 10 year old home and closed July 30th! We LOVE our new home, thank you, thank you, Sara!

- Heather and Andy
Evansville, Moved in July 2004

Finding a Family Home

My husband and I were looking for a home to live in for a few years to build up equity until we could build our dream house. Sara had both of us put together a list of things that were important to us - and the lists were surprisingly different.

We talked about each item and put together a profile both of us could be happy with. Because we now knew EXACTLY what we were looking for, we now knew immediately if a house was worth considering or not.

We found a house we fell in love with just 3 months from the beginning of our search. This will be the house we start and raise a family in and we owe it all to Sara.

-Hoffman Family, Oregon
Moved in June 2004

The Bottom Line - Client Satisfaction!

She really made us feel like she wanted to get us into a home not because of the money she would make, but just for our sake of getting us a home we would love. Everybody knows the bottom line is money, but she did not make us feel like that. Thanks Sara!

-Brande & Dave 
Moved in May 2004

Sold in Winter!

Sara did a great job in selling our home. She took advantage of the internet, personal contacts, and traditional real estate marketing tools to get the most exposure possible on our home. The result was a contract...3 months...in the winter...during the holidays. She contacted us regularly whether there were updates or not. We highly recommend her.

-Monica & Jon
Home Sold in January 2004

A Positive Experience!

Sara is an excellent real estate agent especially since she seems to be on the younger side of the staff. She is very professional and personal with her client relationships and we had the best experience with her as a real estate agent. She took what was a stressful and frustrating experience (i.e., buying and selling a home) and made it positive for us.

-The Kuhn Family
Moved in December 2003

A Good Friend and Trusted Advisor

I never felt like I was going through the (home-selling) process alone. Sara was with me all the way. She became a good friend and a trusted advisor.

- Laurie
Moved November 2003

She Never Gave Up!

I talked with other agents before Sara Alvarado, she was the first who actually listened to my needs/wants rather than telling me what I would want.

She was supportive when things became difficult in my search; she understood what I was looking for. Sara would not give up hope in that perfect place and knew there were more options than I originally thought.

I would have settled for something less than perfect had it not been for her tenacity, open-mindedness and knowledge.

-Tammy Sytsma
Moved August 2003

Thank you for all your hard work in helping me find the house of my dreams. You really did a great job in learning what I liked and did not like so that we could find the perfect house!

-Teri Grams
Moved June 2003

Warm Welcome to Our New Neighbors!

Our agent, Sara Alvarado is a gem! We were new to Madison, but with her help we just bought the perfect house in a great neighborhood! Sara and her teammates helped us to transition quickly and easily from our old home in Northern Virginia.

Even half way across the country, she kept us up to date with new listings and timely advice. When we arrived in Wisconsin, our home buying experience was great. Thank you Sara, you are the best!

- Jim and Stephanie Roots
Moved in May 2003

A Breath of Fresh Air!

Sara was a joy and a breath of fresh air to work with. She is aware of the laws and protocol involved in a real-estate sale; and is willing to give it what it takes. When one deal fell through, she picked up another and ran with it. As the years go by and she gets more experience, I hope she keeps the freshness, helpfulness and joy she brings to the table.

-Shirley Seireg
Moved December 2002

Great Communication!

It was our first time buying a home and Sara spoke our language and helped us through the process in a low pressure fashion; making sure we felt comfortable and prepared.

-Emily Christianson and
Matt Nonemacher
Moved in December 2002