TESTIMONIALS

Teresa and Gabe

Dan is great to work with. He points out the good and bad in the houses he shows you, has a critical eye, and gives you an honest picture of what you're getting into. He's also a great teacher and helped us learn to evaluate a house and its value which made us feel like we were actively involved in the process and not just along for the ride. He also takes feedback to heart and adjusts the houses he shows to be exactly what you want - he showed us tons and was always happy to show more. Couldn't recommend Dan highly enough. I wouldn't go with anyone else.

Deb

I want to thank you very much for your great work! It sure is a bittersweet situation. My parent’s house has been our home for 50 years, a lot of memories. I will say with having sold a couple of homes in the past with other realtors, you by far exceeded my expectations!! I would totally recommend you to anyone. You also knew that it was a very dear thing to us and you were very respectful of our feeling because of our situation. Never once did I feel you did not care or it was just another house to sell. That says a lot about your character and how you do business.

Angela and Blake

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Dan with the purchase of two of our homes and one sale. We recommend him to all our friends and family as he is extremely knowledgeable in the entire home purchase and selling process. His experience in evaluating homes and noticing the smallest details, whether they were good or bad was very helpful as we went and looked at homes. We found this incredibly helpful in our purchasing process. We never felt any pressure or rush to find a house and he was always willing to go above and beyond in order to squeeze in a quick house showing with us. Lastly, through no fault of our own or his, we had a difficult closing with one of our home purchases and we are certain that had we not had Dan as our realtor the deal would have fallen through and we would have lost our dream home. We could go on forever about how great Dan is, but in the end just know he is someone you can trust with a very big decision and you will not regret hiring him as your Realtor.

Mark and Kelly

We can't thank Dan enough for his patience and professionalism during the sale of our home in the past year and the sale of our father’s home in 2019. He took the time to walk us through the process and he was responsive to any questions that came up. His knowledge of the housing market is spot on, as we were very pleased with everything from start to finish. We have and will continue to recommend Dan to family and friends for any real estate purchase or sale. Thanks again Dan!

Jake

While searching on my own for months, I couldn't keep up with the busy Sun Prairie market. Dan helped me get ahead of it, sharing new property listings that matched my needs and quickly scheduling showings. Thanks to him, I had an offer accepted in just 2 weeks! He continued aiding me through every step of the process, including resolving financing hiccups, right up through closing - while always being easy to work with.

Nona and Clark

The best single word we can think of to describe Dan is honorable. He has been a sterling example of that word over the nearly 20 years we have consulted his expertise in real estate.
I would recommend Dan as a realtor, as a friend and as a fine human being-exactly the kind of person you want to guide you through the steps of the business of buying or selling your home.
For many of us, a home purchase is the largest single investment we will make during our lifetime. I can say without reservation that Dan Bowden has done everything in his power to make the memory of those event(s) very pleasant ones for myself and my husband.

John and Lynn

We have worked with Dan several times both buying and selling homes. We would never consider choosing anyone else. If you are selling, he provides valuable tips to ensure you get top dollar for your property. If you are buying, he listens carefully to what you want, and presents you with options that meet your needs. He is patient and thorough, and every bit a professional. He has years of experience, and it shows. If you are looking for someone who will get the job done, look no further than Dan Bowden. He is simply the best.

Kara and James

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Dan Bowden. He was amazing to work with as we searched for our first home. He has an incredible wealth of knowledge in the housing industry and helped us not only pick out a home we loved, but pick out a home that was a good investment. Like most people, we had an extensive wish list and Dan knew just the neighborhoods to show us that helped satisfy most of our desires. Dan was so patient with us and never made us feel pressured to buy a home. He also was extremely accessible via email and phone and answered questions for us promptly. I know he had a ton of clients during our search for a home, but he had a way of making us feel like we were the only ones he was helping. Dan is probably one of the best in his field and will be our first choice of realtor if we ever buy a property in the future!

Mark and Kelsey

Dan did a great job helping us find a home in Madison. He was very knowledgeable about the different neighborhoods that make up this great city. In the end it was him who found us a great home. We had pretty much seen every home for sale in our price range in our ideal neighborhood, feeling somewhat underwhelmed by the options on the table. Dan decided to take us outside of the area we were looking, although unsure we agreed. As a result we now love our new home which we may have never looked at had Dan not been our agent. We would work with him again as well as refer him to our friends and family.

Mike and Amanda

This was our first home buying experience and had little to no knowledge of the process. Dan was recommended to me by a mortgage loan officer, and when we first meet with Dan I could tell he was experienced and well versed in the market and also really liked his straight forward approach. He walked us through every step and made us feel like his only clients making time for us every time. When we found the house for us he made the process as painless as it could be. After a few go rounds, Dan even was working on the deal for us while attending the 2015 Badger Semifinal game, we got an accepted offer. Dan made the closing process go very smoothly and was there for us every step of the way. I would recommend Dan to anyone; his experience and knowledge make him great for buying or selling. In a couple years we plan to move on from our starter home and my first call will be to Dan.

Rachel and Mark

Dan was so helpful throughout the entire home purchasing process. He was never once pushy. He walked through our house with us several times and helped identify areas that we could improve, areas that we might want to be careful of and ideas that we could eventually fix to improve our home value. We found him so helpful and have since recommended him to anyone we know that is looking for a home in the Madison area. He helped us find exactly what we were looking for, in the right neighborhood and in the right price range, and we couldn't be more thankful for his help!

Christi and Hailey

I wanted to say thank you for everything that you did for me and my daughter in helping us buy our first home. I know that it wasn't a “normal sale” besides the mortgage we had to meet grant program guidelines, but no matter what issues came up you never made us feel that it wasn't any different. I know that you went above and beyond for us many times to make this whole process a lot less scary for us. I knew when I asked you to help us that you would take care of us and you did. I have heard many stories that others have said about buying a house but you always made us feel as if we were your top priority and I thank you for that.
We love our new condo and if it wasn't for you we would not be in it today. Thanks again for everything that you did. I know that if anyone asks me who to call it will definitely be you.

Steve and Christine

We were relocating from Virginia to Wisconsin and did not have a Realtor. Dan was recommended by our son. Dan Listened to our needs for our new home, ie. square footage, price range, type of house, neighborhood and area of town. He found us homes all over the area that met these criteria. He enrolled us in the MLS website that sent emails as new listings became available that fit our needs. We were on a tight schedule and travelling between Virginia and Wisconsin, so it was important that we not waste time seeing homes that we would not purchase. Dan arranged for us to see houses and also revisit when needed. He pointed out any potential issues in each home and provided an accurate estimate of any potential repair. Dan fully explained the whole purchasing process from start to finish, including the inspection , loan closing and provided an easy to follow list of the contingency deadlines in the offer and when they needed to be completed. It was a smooth process. He also provided a list of quality contractors, inspectors and financing sources, if needed, but did not pressure us to pick anyone. He attended the closing with us to provide any assistance if needed. He followed up after the purchase to see if there were any unresolved issues. If we have any friends interested in purchasing a home in the Madison area we would recommend Dan. He provides the expertise required to assist a buyer, with integrity and professionalism and without high pressure.

Terri and Dave

Dan was very patient with us in the process of selling our home and finding us our perfect new home. He advised, wisely and persisted in every process to make the house sell. He was constantly in touch, allowing us to make the decisions that were necessary. I would recommend Dan to anyone who wants to buy or sell. He knows what it takes to get the job done.

William

In preparing to sell our beloved North Madison home, we interviewed 8 different realtors looking for the right combination of experience, intelligence, innovation, and personality. We found all of these traits, and more, in Dan Bowden. He's one heck of a guy, who really knows the market and how to best help his customers. We are indebted to Dan for all his hard work and dedication to selling our home.

Kevin

This was my first experience selling a home, and I tried selling my home through a FSBO program thinking it would be easy. Instead, after some initial interest, my house sat unsold for 6 months. After a friend recommended Dan to me, I saw everything he offered that I just didn't have the time or resources to do myself. Professional photography, aggressive marketing...and an accepted offer less than 1 month after my listing. Then, he guided me through what can be the most difficult part of the process, the period between the offer and closing. I never would have had the patience and time to deal with all the unexpected details, but Dan made sure everything was on track. Thanks to his professionalism and easy-going nature, I went from listing to closing in less than 2 months. Thanks, Dan!

Mike and Julie

My husband and I worked with Dan last year to buy a new home. We ended up being in quite a time frame crunch, but it all worked out in the end due to Dan's hard work for us. He is extremely flexible for showings and meetings which was a huge help to us as we sometimes do not work the most convenient hours! We ended up looking at over 20 houses, with not a complaint from Dan about our pickiness! We have been in our new home since September, and are pleased with our purchase. We do plan to move again in a couple years, and wish to use Dan again if he will have us! Thanks again Dan for everything....

Clark

Dan Bowden is wonderful to work with. He showed infinite patience with our questions and kept us informed of everything we needed to know. He is friendly, easy to talk to, very knowledgeable and has the experience that is such a necessity for the purchase of home. He never talked up or down to us, but always made sure that we understood his answer(s) and the information he was bringing. We have used Dan's expertise on both sides of a real estate transaction--as buyers and sellers. He has always made us feel like friends more than customers, and always with a sense of professionalism and experience working for us. He has always gone the "extra mile" and beyond when it comes to service. One could not ask for a better person to work with throughout the buying and selling process--from offer to inspection to closing we had every question of concern answered promptly and accurately. We would recommend Dan Bowden without any hesitation or reservation to anyone who is buying or selling property.

Kari and Diana

Dan has helped us with two transitions: our home sale in 2014, and when we returned to Madison 6 years later, the purchase of our current home. Dan's no-nonsense, straightforward approach was such a relief as we managed our own emotions of these two major life changes. During the sale, Dan stepped us through it all, from listing to recommended staging, then as we moved across the country, a lengthy closing, partially due to a surprise burst pipe from a furnace failure. Dan always made us feel like it was all under control. When we were ready to purchase a new home, the market was unbelievably competitive. Dan provided some tactics to make our offer more appealing and successfully landed us an accepted offer. We couldn't be more thrilled with how smooth he made the purchase and closing process. Dan is so knowledgeable of the market and the industry, and provided us so much guidance along the way, we knew we were working with a local expert. I wouldn't trust anyone but Dan on our next home.