We're a team that goes above and beyond for our clients - and it’s not just for higher commissions. We’re here because we really care.
EMILY BONFIGLIO
REALTOR®
The Doer
"CUSTOMER SERVICE IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO ME. I HAVE MANY PARTS OF MY PERSONALITY THAT WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE A REALTOR THAT IS HERE FOR ALL OF MY CLIENTS."
LIZ BOJARSKI
REALTOR®
That can only be achieved through superb customer service and total dedication to the clients. Liz prides herself on these values and uses her eight plus years in the real estate industry to be the best resource for her buyers and sellers.
Liz’s experience and knowledge of the ins and outs of a real estate office give her a unique vantage point that allows her to better assist her clients with their buying and selling needs.
“One of the biggest reasons why I love real estate is that you get to work closely with people to make their dreams become a reality! To be a part of such a huge moment in a person’s life is a true privilege.”
After growing up in Rockford, Illinois, Liz and her husband, Chad, have lived in the Green Lake area for more than 20 years with their daughter, Genevieve. As a child, Liz and her family also lived in Dublin, Ireland, her mother’s hometown. She has since returned to Ireland several times to visit family. That experience has influenced Liz’s interest in travel and experiencing all that life has to offer.
When Liz is not working, you will probably find her on the golf course trying her best to “hit ‘em straight!” She is also actively involved in the local community as a member of the Green Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Green Lake Association.
Contact Liz at 920-574-1974 or liz@special-properties.com
“MY GOAL IS TO GET EVERY TRANSACTION TO CLOSE SMOOTHLY.”
JILL RAMSEY
REALTOR®
Real Estate has been a passion for Jill since she started selling in 2005 and her success proves that. “I love working with people” and Jill’s personality and work ethic has not only made her successful in real estate but more importantly made her a lot of new friends over the years.
From the first time you meet Jill, you will feel at ease with her professional and personable working style. Growing up in the area, Jill is confident in her ability to represent your best interest through your real estate transaction.
Outside of work Jill is community oriented and she and her husband have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. Some of her other passions are gardening, cooking and spending time with friends and family.
Jill is excited to continue her career with the team at Better Homes and Gardens Special Properties.
Contact Jill at 920-517-5453 or jill@special-properties.com
MELISSA ROTH
REALTOR®
Contact Melissa at 920-229-4206 or melissa@special-properties.com
“SHARING THE HISTORY OF A PROPERTY IS PART OF THE EXPERIENCE, HELPING YOU WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER IS MY GOAL.”
PATTI CRUMP
REALTOR®
"I ENJOY KEEPING THE STRESS TO A MINIMUM FOR MY BUYERS AND SELLERS. INSTEAD OF SIMPLY PRESENTING THEM WITH PROBLEMS, I COME UP WITH A PLAN OF OPTIONS TO SOLVE ISSUES WHEN THEY OCCUR TO KEEP EVERYTHING RUNNING SMOOTHLY."
MARISSA THOMPSON
REALTOR®
The Creative
Marissa has a love for many things including her 2 children, playing the cello, sewing, especially costumes, and real estate. She enjoys reading, festivals and fairs, and getting out and about in her community.
Marissa is originally from Kansas City and has also lived in Texas before making her permanent move to Wisconsin. Originally going into real estate to help out her mother-in-law and also to have a flexible work schedule for her kids, Marissa found a love for the job and has made it her own.
While living in Texas, she worked as a costume designer and box office clerk. She finds that theater and real estate go more hand-in-hand than one might think. She notes that real estate and theatre both require different props and offers different obstacles that require one to be flexible and adaptable to give the best for the audience or the buyer/seller.
Although she loved living in Texas, Marissa missed the seasons that the Midwest provides. She enjoys lake life and the country very much and couldn’t be happier in the Green Lake area.
Since joining Better Homes and Gardens Special Properties she has enjoyed the team atmosphere, especially knowing that you have people there to help and support you through any difficulties the job affords. Marissa enjoys the challenges that real estate provides and is always trying to be the best that she can be.
Contact Marissa at 913-488-2105 or marissa@special-properties.com
“I LOOK AT REAL ESTATE JUST LIKE THEATRE. EACH PERSON REQUIRES DIFFERENT PROPS AND HAS DIFFERENT OBSTACLES THAT REQUIRE ME TO BE ADAPTABLE TO GIVE EACH CLIENT AND HOUSE THE BEST I CAN”
MARCO RHEIN
REALTOR®
Contact Marco at 920-290-0009 or marco@special-properties.com
"I LOVE WORKING WITH PEOPLE, HELPING THEM FIND A PLACE THAT MEANS SOMETHING TO THEM. THIS IS WHERE THEY WILL RAISE THEIR FAMILIES, THIS IS WHERE THEY WILL HAVE THEIR LIVES"
CHRISTY STUEBER
REALTOR®
BRANDON BONFIGLIO
REALTOR®
MIKE CRUMP
REALTOR®
JOAN KARSTEN
MANAGING BROKER | REALTOR®
Christy and her husband, of 22 years, are proud life-long Oshkosh residents, offering her clients a vast knowledge of our beautiful community. She has earned an associates degree in Hospitality Management, becoming a Director of Sales in Restaurants, Hotels, and Casinos throughout Wisconsin, coordinating events, meetings and group travel arrangements for Motorcoach Tours, Corporations and leisure outings. She has led successful teams and has built strong and lasting business relations with her clients throughout her 30-year tenor, which has provided her with valuable skills that she uses daily in real estate. There are many qualities and skills that make an excellent real estate professional...integrity, professionalism,
community and market knowledge, effective communications and negotiation skills, a positive “can do” attitude and a synergistic professional network. These are the hallmarks Christy abides by and follows to manage her growing business. Whether you are buying or selling your home, the market can be stressful and frustrating. Her knowledge
of the area and dedication to finding your dream home make her the perfect choice for all your real estate needs. Christy’s goal is to work with you to make the process seamless and enjoyable with honesty, hard work and commitment.
Contact Christy at 920-376-0239 or christy@special-properties.com
The Renaissance Man
Brandon, a Wisconsin native, has lived several lives en route to becoming a Realtor®. Hailing from Sussex, Wisconsin, Brandon has lived all over the United States including New York, Georgia, Kansas, and Kentucky, but ultimately made the Berlin area home with his wife Emily (also a Realtor® with BHGRE Special Properties) and their two kids. With a military background, Brandon brings his precision, ability to work with people, and go-getter attitude to working with clients.
Although a Realtor® now, Brandon dipped his toe in Real Estate after deciding to rent instead of sell a home he owns. Over the course of a decade Brandon learned the ins and outs of rental properties, buying, fixing, flipping, and selling homes, eventually leading him to become a Real Estate Agent. Following in his wife Emily’s footsteps, Brandon became a Realtor® and uses his unique knowledge in all facets of buying, selling, and owning properties to help his clients find the right homes for them.
Currently a Lieutenant Colonel, Brandon serves in the Army National Guard. Due to his time in the army he was able to invest in houses in multiple states allowing Brandon to hone his property management and rehab skills. Brandon loves the Green Lake area and after living in so many different places knew that this was the right location for him and his family. “I like that there are year round activities for everyone, great restaurants, great people, and the views are spectacular”.
Aside from his love of Real Estate and Green Lake Brandon also enjoys many hobbies, “my family and friends tell me that hobbies are my hobby”. He enjoys fixing up homes, hunting, ATVing, snowmobiling, boating — being outdoors in any capacity. He is always looking for new projects to enjoy!
Contract Brandon at 920-509-7009 or brandon@special-properties.com
Mike grew up in Berlin and currently lives in Omro, meaning he knows the area you’re looking to buy your next home in like the back of his hand. Like many of our realtors® at BHGRE Special Properties, Mike has a connection to our great company, via his wife Patti, who is also a realtor® with us.
Mike and Patti have 5 children and absolutely love spending time outdoors. He loves the Green Lake area for many reasons, but the top of the list is the outdoors and family/community feel the area boasts. Mike enjoys hunting, fishing, and trap shooting, and knows all the best spots.
Real estate is a second chapter for Mike after 30 years working in the prison system. But this isn’t new to him, Mike and Patti have fixed up several homes and sold them over the years, so real estate is a natural transition for him based on a lot of time and experience. Another part of working with the BHGRE Special Properties team that Mike is looking forward to is, “getting to spend time with Patti, because our work kept us busy up until now, so this will be a really nice change of pace”.
Mike enjoys the family and team oriented feel that BHGRE has, much like the community we live in itself.
Contract Mike Crump at 920-229-3625 or email mike.crump@special-properties.com
Joan Karsten, originally from Ripon, brings more than 30 years of leadership in residential and commercial real estate experience to the Better Homes and Gardens Special Properties team. After graduating from UW-LaCrosse in 1981, Joan moved to Massachusetts where she began her broker career with Better Homes and Gardens. She moved back home to Ripon in 1992 which commenced 30 years of service to CENTURY 21 as a Broker.
Throughout her career, Joan garnered more than 30 professional awards and acknowledgements including being named Wisconsin Realtor of the Year twice and a five-time recipient of the CENTURY 21 Centurion Award. As impressive as her results have been in real estate, Joan is well known in Ripon for her years of service as a community leader and volunteer. She has held leadership roles on numerous boards and community organizations and was recognized as the Ripon Commonwealth Person of the Year in 2005 and received the Ripon College Founders Day Award in 2007.
Joan joined Better Homes and Gardens Special Properties in 2022 as Broker and Office Manager. In her role, Joan often serves as the face and first point of contact for the office. Furthermore, she serves as a trusted advisor to all realtors and the lead trainer for new realtors.
Joan’s extensive market knowledge and client base provides an invaluable resource as Special Properties establishes their Ripon office and continues to cultivate their client network.
Contact Joan at 920-229-1952 or joan@special-properties.com
“I believe that buyers and sellers are looking for confidence and reassurance throughout a transaction, and as their partner I can help them achieve their goals.”
“I believe that buyers and sellers are looking for confidence and reassurance throughout a transaction, and as their partner I can help them achieve their goals.”
We pride ourselves in making home buying and selling personal, stress-free and professional
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL
We’re Special. Heck, it even says so in our name. That’s why we treat real estate a little differently from other agencies. We look far beyond the transaction and more into the heart of what we do. We’re a humble bunch that really enjoy getting to know our clients. And by building real connections, it makes it simple for our clients to see us as not just their real estate agent but a trusted advisor and hopefully a long-time friend.
PART OF A BIGGER FAMILY
The Green Lake area isn’t just our community, it’s our home. We’ve been active members of the communities we serve since 1992 and that’s not stopping anytime soon. We believe that a community is only as strong as those who make it. Leadership and good energy coupled with organic collaboration is proof that the areas we represent are indeed great places to work, live and play.
Proudly serving our local communities for over 30 years
Green Lake Office: (920) 294-0122 | Ripon Office: (920) 896-6801 | E: info@special-properties.com
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