Testimonials

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Seller testimonials

Alise @Roost Realty provided a top notch, experience! Went above and beyond to sell our home quickly, easily, and professionally. If you are planning to sell your home, choose Roost Realty. Thank you for everything!
— Chris Jolly
Alise is fantastic and makes everything so easy. Having both bought and sold a home with Alise’s help, I have hugely benefitted from her expertise. She’s kind, friendly, and approachable, and she’ll walk you through the process step by step.
— Lauren Pulkstenis
Alise’s expertise made the process of selling our property easy, from reviewing what updates to complete before placing our property on the market to signing the paperwork at closing. Her clear communication, excellent organization, and knowledge of Madison markets are outstanding.
— Stephanie Johnson
Alise provided great guidance and support for the sale of our home. Market analysis, pricing, staging, and marketing approach were thorough and coordinated. The result was a faster than expected sale very near our asking price during COVID market uncertainty. Alise is a pleasure to work with and highly recommended.
— Julie Hitt
Alise Wasserburger represented me in the recent sale of a four unit apartment building. She came highly recommended by close friends who previously utilized her services.

I found Alise to be flawless in all areas. Her knowledge responsiveness, and communication skills were superb. She also went above and beyond my expectations when a glitch threatened to interfere with the closing of the sale.

From my perspective Alise Wasserburger provides excellent service. I will be contacting her again in the future when the need arises.
— Karen Steffes
We had an excellent experience with Alise from start to finish! She is efficient, friendly, and an excellent advocate.
— Jacob Himmelman
This is the second time I have bought and sold a house with Roost Realty, so I was already impressed by this realtor. But Alise exceeded my expectations. She does her homework, knows the area real estate market extremely well, stays on top of my many requests and requirements without fail, and displays expert negotiation skills. When a lower than expected offer came in, she convinced us to hold firm and we got the results we wanted. I would definitely recommend Roost and Alise to anyone who wants a smart, tough, and responsive home expert in their corner.
— Bruce Stein
We have worked with two realtors from Roost Realty, Alise Wasserburger and Jessica Riphenburg. Both have been consummate professionals and trusted partners. We feel their involvement not only eased the process but was value-added. At this point we wouldn’t work with anyone else.
— Seth McClure
First class performance!
— John Reback
We would strongly encourage anybody looking to sell their home in the Madison area to consider working with Alise Wasserburger. The time, effort and dedication that Alise put into selling our home was impressive. She helped us prepare our home for sale by providing advice on staging and linking us up with reasonably-priced contractors. She was always accessible and answered our questions and concerns almost immediately. Because we were preparing for a cross-country move, we were under significant time pressures to sell our house quickly. Alise made sure our house was broadly advertised and held multiple open houses to ensure that prospective buyers had a chance to see our home. Alise combines tech-savvy with good old-fashioned hard work, and she was a pleasure to work with.
— Nathan Henry & Rachel Currans-Henry
Alise was a delight to work with. In the beginning she broke down the entire process to me; which can seem overwhelming at first. She helped me through each step, and explained any questions I had. She even went as far to coordinate contractors at my condo, who she met with! Once I received an offer, I respected her honest opinion on how I should proceed; she truly had my best interest in mind. She was always accessible, professional and very friendly! I would highly recommend her.
— Liz Monson
Working with Roost Realty this summer was an amazing experience. Had a quick unscheduled move come up. Jessica and her team were incredible. They kept me in mind as my world turned upside down. As a very organized person having to move in under six weeks, they kept on task, were an excellent resource, response to any and all issues that naturally are a part of any transaction, and went above and beyond with unexpected situations that came up. I don’t know what I would have done without Jessica!! Am indebted!
— Norma Saldivar
When I decided to sell my home of 22 years, a friend suggested that I sell it myself. “It’s easy”, she said. Well, I am really glad that I didn’t take her advice because I can’t imagine selling it without the Roost Team. They were so helpful and professional throughout the whole ordeal. They held my hand on many occasions, calling me back during the weekend or late at night when I was frustrated or concerned about something. There were many “burps” along the way that they helped me navigate and I have made some new friends to top it off.

I have sold two other homes in the past and never had the kind of help that they gave me. Their attention to detail and patience was truly awesome! Thank you Roost Team!
— Beth Hart
Working with Jessica and Alise has been a joy! Their knowledge of the real estate market in Madison is incredible. We have sold two homes in the last three years and each time they were able to accurately price our home and sell it within the first week. It is important to note that one home was on the west side and one was in the wonderful Emerson East neighborhood. They know Madison!

In the last five years we have purchased three houses. Jessica and Alise helped make the process fun and as stress free as possible. We moved from another state, so the first house involved looking over the course of a year. Jessica patiently showed us houses every time we came to town, never knowing if we were really ever going to buy a house. Once we found the first house, she gave us terrific advice about our offer. Our move to the east side involved a completely different set of must-haves. After months of searching, Jessica showed us the house we eventually bought the first day it came on the market. When we decided to move again, it was hard to leave my dream house, but I knew Alise would help us find the perfect ranch, and of course she did!

To anyone looking for either a buyer’s agent or a seller’s agent, Jessica and Alise are great at what they do because they care. Their knowledge and professionalism are important, but it is their caring that sets them apart!
— Kathy Kilman
Our house sold less than 48 hours after it was on the market. We had five offers, and they were all above list price. With results like this, it might seem obvious to say that we had a fantastic experience working with Jessica and Alise, but in our case, “fantastic” is an understatement.

After spending an evening going through each room in our house, Jessica and Alise gave us a detailed list of staging recommendations, which ultimately allowed us to list our home at a higher price. Some of their suggestions were such small details that we never would have considered, but certainly made a difference in the appearance of our home. They hired a professional photographer whose photos made our house look amazing. And, with Jessica’s blog post highlighting all of the great things that made our house AND our neighborhood a fantastic place to live, our online presence was outstanding. We could not be more thrilled with the way our house was marketed.

Jessica and Alise are incredibly personable and professional. As first-time home-sellers, we had many questions, and Jessica and Alise patiently walked us through every step of the process. They are both so incredibly knowledgeable of the real estate market, and we are so glad that we had them on our team.

We are extremely happy that we decided to work with Jessica and Alise and highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell their home in the Madison area.
— Katie Lundgren-Smith & Aaron Smith

Alise did an excellent job helping me both find a new home and sell my existing home. She’s extremely responsive and worked very well with my schedule. I really appreciated how Alise developed a nuanced understanding of my particular preferences & goals. She was strongly focused on helping me find and get the best possible house.

With the sale of my existing home, she gave me good and actionable advice for prep, staging, and listing. She worked hard to keep our listing fresh and appealing to drive views. She was continuously engaged following up on potential leads.

Offers, paperwork, and negotiations all went very smoothly. There were no significant surprises, mistakes, or process complications. I was very satisfied with the outcomes of both the purchase and sales negotiations.

I’d recommend Alise to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Madison.
— D Billmire

Thank you Alise Wasserburger and Jessica Riphenburg from Roost Realty for making the sale of my late mother’s duplex a short and successful endeavor! Their expertise and commitment to provide the service and support I was looking for was exceptional. They guided me through what was my first experience as a seller and the sale of what other realtors might have viewed as a difficult task.

Jessica and Alise’s experience was crucial in establishing a hit list of task and a reasonable timeline for putting the property on the market. Their recommendations were invaluable for focusing my time and effort spent on getting ready for that. Alise and Jessica went the extra mile to accentuate what really made the property special; my mother had spent the last 30 years planting an extensive garden of perennials and the listing featured a map of all of the wonderful plantings. Their marketing strategy was right on and I couldn’t have imagined the interest this property received in a very short time!

As it turns out their recommendations, such as doing a pre-sale home inspection, having quotes from good contractors ready, and connecting me to reliable contractors for fixing up the property, were invaluable. I fully credit Roost Realty for the short time it took to receive an accepted offer and can’t thank Alise and Jessica enough for the constant and proactive support I received throughout the entire process. I highly recommend them for for your real estate needs in the Madison area!
— -Derek McRoberts

What really set Roost realty apart, specifically Alise, was her ability to think outside the box and her approach to treating my house as her own.

She always went the extra mile to help set my house apart from others. For example, she left a binder of information that highlighted the unique attractions specific to my neighborhood. Additionally, she did a wonderful job staging my house. I appreciated her prompt responses as well as her kindness and thoughtfulness throughout the whole house selling process.

Selling a house is stressful, but Alise really helped alleviate my stress by having my best interest in mind at all times. I knew I could trust her to help me the receive the best deal. I highly recommend Alise for anyone looking to buy or sell a house!
— Chris Bareis

My husband and I really had an enjoyable experience working with Jessica and Alise from roost realty. They were always available for any questions. They were also very receptive to feedback. They led us through the experience of selling our first home with their realty expertise but also allowed us a day in how we wanted to market our home. They put together a great hand out for prospective buyers not only about our home but also the great attributes about our particular neighborhood. We sold our home quickly and would list with them again.
— Beth Votroubek

I chose to work with Roost after speaking with several other realtors. My first contact was with Jessica; she asked me what was important to me and she identified with my story. Jessica offered advice, but she also took notes, listened, and asked questions. This was important to me as I was already living in another state so I needed someone trustworthy and savvy to take care of my home.

The groundwork with Jessica allowed her partner, Alise to take over and shine . She offered an open house, showcased unique items in the home with hand written notes, and even lit a fire in the wood burning stove to warm the space.

The house sold in two days above asking price, and everything from that point was smooth. I am a carpenter, I have been remodeling Madison homes for 12 years so I appreciate those who really know homes... I highly recommend Roost!
— Shawn Barry
Working with Alise and Dave was so incredibly fun! They got to know us and what we were looking for, and we felt fully involved in the search for our perfect home! The amazing work they did to help us stage our own home had it sold after 4 days on the market! They’re an awesome team and we couldn’t have done it without their expertise or dedication!
— Nina K.

Buyer testimonials

“She was everything we could have ever asked for in a realtor...”

Her honesty was refreshing and her negotiating skills fierce. We were looking for a non-traditional home (to say the least) and Alise was by our side for too many adventures to count! She was patient, knowledgeable and incredibly thorough. She was everything we could have ever asked for in a realtor and we hope she doesn't mind that we now call her a friend. We have the utmost respect for Alise and would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone in the buying / selling market. She did both for us and it made the process so smooth. Love this lady!

- Sarah Mullins - Brooklyn, WI

“…she has an eye for structural details and facts that other realtors may not be as well versed in.”

Alise was amazing to work with. She was never pushy and stayed patient with me during our search for almost 2 years! She has some background and connections in construction as well so she has an eye for structural details and facts that other realtors may not be as well versed in. You will be in great hands with Alise. Great communication skills. Expert knowledge of the area. Caring and efficient. I highly recommend!

- Kwadwo Achampong, Verona

“…A wealth of knowledge...”

We loved working with Alise! She was personable, is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to things to look for while touring a home, and very responsive. Honestly, the list goes on, we couldn't have been happier with our experience

- Lauren Montelbano, Madison

“She is a fierce negotiator, always looking out for our best interest.”

Alise was amazing to work with. She helped us both find a house and sell our condo. I couldn't imagine doing this again with anyone other than Alise! She is a fierce negotiator, always looking out for our best interest. She was well organized and clearly had a lot of experience in the way she thought of every detail - this was especially evident when we were selling.

- Emily Baker, Madison

“…A keen sense for the little things that matter...”

Alise was great. She came at the recommendation of a friend and we understood why right away. After viewing a couple homes with her I passed her info along to another friend who was beginning their search. She has a keen sense for the little things that matter in a home and put a huge priority on ensuring we found a home we liked.

- Alex Beld, Madison

“…She helped us every step of the way so we could feel confident in the decisions we were making”

Alise was great! As first time buyers, there was a lot we didn’t know and she helped us every step of the way so we could feel confident in the decisions we were making. I cannot imagine getting better or more pleasant service than what she provided. Will certainly be recommending to friends in the future.

- Kayla Pate, Madison

"Alise was extremely knowledgeable and genuine.”

Alise was extremely knowledgeable and genuine. I'm so glad she was our realtor in this experience and couldn't be happier with the outcome. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

- Amanda Erb, Crestwood

"She was flexible with timing and really fought for us when it came to the buying process.”

It was so wonderful working with Alise! Both of us came into this with no experience in the world of real estate and she really helped break everything down for us and made sure we were comfortable with any decisions and terms that we may not understand. She was flexible with timing and really fought for us when it came to the buying process. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

- Katie Kavanaugh, Emerson East

“I’d absolutely recommend Alise to anyone…”

We worked with Alise, who was patient and knowledgeable, and took time to learn about what we were looking, even when we weren't sure ourselves! She was very responsive to questions and concerns, and when we got an offer accepted, clearly walked us through everything involved in the sales process. I'd absolutely recommend Alise to anyone actively looking to buy (or sell), as well as to those who are curious to find out what is possible for them in the current real estate market.

- Serene Arena, Madison

“…A realtor you can trust that is your ultimate advocate.”

This is our second home purchase (first home sale). We can't tell you how important it is to have a realtor you can trust and that is your ultimate advocate. Alise would tell us she wanted certain things for us that we had never even thought of! She was honest with us and clearly explained every step of the process. She is also a great listener - she heard what we wanted and was always on the hunt for us. One day we got a call from her telling us she found us the perfect house - and she was right! She got to know us so well she could tell immediately the house was our style and fit our needs. Having now used her to both buy our new home and sell our current house - I can tell you she works hard on both sides of an offer! The amount of time and energy she spent staging and selling my place (which sold the weekend it went on the market!) was incredible. We feel so lucky we found Alise and had her walking us through this whole process. The market is not an easy place to navigate and she made it feel like a walk in the park. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Thank you Alise for everything.

-Emily B. & Mike N., Madison

"…helped us find our dream home in the craziest market."

Alise is amazing! She asked all the right questions, knew what was on our wish list and always had that in mind, addressed our million questions and concerns, and helped us find our dream home in the craziest market. Thank you!!

-Jess Lincoln, Madison

"The entire team helped us"

My husband and I used Jessica, Dave, and Alise to help us purchase our home here from out of state. The entire team helped us view, find, and purchase a home in a fantastic neighborhood - all sight unseen firsthand by either of us. Excellent communication throughout the entire process, and helped us every step of the way. We are beyond happy with our home purchase!

-Abby Czachur, Stoughton

"I am lucky to have had Alise on my side and cannot say enough good things about my experience with her."

As an out-of-state potential homebuyer, I needed someone I could trust and that could understand my needs and wants in a home. Having never been to Madison before my home search it was obvious that I needed a realtor that cared about me as a person and finding me the right home. Luckily, my mother was curious about a house and reached out to Alise. After the phone call, my mother informed me that she had found a realtor for me. They say a mother’s intuition is never wrong and it wasn’t.

From understanding my wants, sending me videos of walking through houses and face-timing them with me, picking me up from the airport, and getting to know me as a person, we were able to find the perfect home in the perfect neighborhood. I am lucky to have had Alise on my side and cannot say enough good things about my experience with her. If you are looking for the RIGHT home, I recommend Alise help you find it.

-Cory & Chloe, Madison

"excellent realtor and very responsive"


Alise was an excellent realtor and very responsive. She listens well and tries to understand as quickly as possible what you are looking for.  Both her and the team at Roost made us feel as ease with their experience and skills. We were second time home buyers and quite picky in terms of what we wanted our realtor to do and bring to the table. I would highly recommend Alise and the Roost team.

Jen H., Monona

"knowledgeable, proactive, thorough"

Alise was fantastic to work with. Very knowledgeable, proactive, thorough, and overall pleasant to communicate with. I will hire her again when it's time for the next move, but in the meantime I will heartily recommend her services to my friends.. I will hire her again when it's time for the next move, but in the meantime I will heartily recommend her services to my friends.

- Erin Miller, Madison

"a priceless ability to ask good and hard questions"

I found Roost because of their blog, an entry discussing ADUs. I was glad I did. Alise and her team really stuck with us through our long house hunt. We saw over 30 homes and she was consistently professional and timely.

We had a few situations where the sellers didn’t have their paperwork or details in order and Alise stepped in to ensure we had clear answers.

Alise has a full team behind her but was our primary realtor. She has a background in remodeling and rehab, great taste, and a priceless ability to ask good and hard questions.

-Summer P., Madison

"Even after I bought.. she has followed-up with me to make sure everything is still going well"

Alise was a pleasure to work with! She made sure that I had ample time to look at various locations. She even made sure I had access to sign forms while I was travelling. She helped connect me to other people as well (for example, a mortgage lender). She was there with me every step of the way -  which was incredibly helpful to me as a first-time buyer. Even after I bought my condo, she has followed-up with me to make sure everything is still going well. I would definitely recommend her to others!

-Rae Bailine - Fitchburg

"definitely went the extra mile through the entire process"

Alise was able to understand my living situation and got a great grasp of what I was looking for in my starter home. She kept me up to date, is unbelievably friendly, and definitely went the extra mile through the entire process.

-J Kronforst. Madison

 "found her honesty very refreshing"

Alise was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her.  This was my first experience buying a home so naturally I wasn't sure of the process and what to expect.  She took the time to explain everything to me step by step and always did so with a smile.  It is evident that she has an extremely high work ethic and responded to all of my inquiries in a timely manner.  I also found her honesty very refreshing.  She truly wants to find a home that fits your needs and does not try to sugar coat you into something that does not fit your lifestyle.

Chelsea L., Madison

“…Kind, friendly, and approachable…”

Alise is fantastic and makes everything so easy. Having both bought and sold a home with Alise's help, I have hugely benefitted from her expertise. She's kind, friendly, and approachable, and she'll walk you through the process step by step. Thanks for all your help!

- Lauren, Madison

“… Five Star Rating…”

The only reason I am giving a five star rating is that there is nothing higher. Alise Wasserburger was fantastic from our initial contact through closing.

-Seth McClure, Madison