Awards
- 2023 - Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
- 2022 - Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
- 2021 - Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
- 2020 - Quality Service Producer
Professional Designations
- REALTOR, National Association of REALTORS
Other Awards & Recognition
2006 - DeWitt Osgood Award 2013-2016 - C21 Ruby Awards 2009-2011 - C21 Quality Service Awards 2012-2018 - C21 Quality Service Pinnacle Awards
Personal Profile
Thank you for visiting my page! I am Dennis Maakestad, a Realtor with Century 21 Circle in DeKalb, IL. I've been a Realtor in DeKalb County since 1980 and hope I can put my years of experience to work for you!! A bit of my history: I grew up in Dixon, IL and then came to DeKalb to attend NIU. After graduating from NIU with a business degree in 1973, I knew in my heart that I really wanted to teach so I returned to NIU and did some graduate work in education along with my student teaching. In 1974 I earned my teaching certification from the state of Illinois and was hired to teach in the middle grades at Kings, IL. I loved teaching, but felt a need to supplement my income and have a good job for the summer months so I took real estate classes and became licensed as a Realtor in 1980. Since 1980, I've worked with hundreds of buyers and sellers. I've also invested in income properties in DeKalb and Sycamore and found that to be another way to supplement my income. Both teaching and real estate have been very rewarding careers and I feel I did both well for many years. I retired from teaching in 2007 and am now devoted to real estate full time. For many years I've been active in the DeKalb community with my church and the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. I've worked locally and also traveled in the U.S. and around the world to help build Habitat homes. I'm currently on the board of directors for Barb City Manor. I am proud to be a member of the Century 21 Circle team. We are among the most successful real estate offices in DeKalb County. In 2008, my first full time year in real estate, I was the Number 2 agent in our Century 21 Circle company of over twenty agents. In the years since then I've consistently been a top producer, being #1 in 2013 and 2016. I have been a multi million dollar producer for many years. I have many happy clients to thank for that success! Over the years I have built a client base of satisfied customers who provide me with referrals and call-backs each year. Whether you're looking to sell or to buy real estate, I hope I'll be able to add you as another satisfied client this year. With Century 21 I belong to a huge network of professionals who take pride in what they do and specialize in providing a variety of superior real estate services to local communities around the world. Understanding your personal goals and needs is at the heart of my dedication to you. I look forward to discussing your real estate needs with you. Please give me a call on my cell phone at 815-739-5926 or email me at DMaak@aol.com Thanks! Dennis Maakestad, Broker www.DennisSellsDeKalb.com
Specializations
I enjoy helping home buyers and sellers to get the best real estate service and deal for their home.
Locations Served (4)
Client Reviews
5 out of 5
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Seller reviewDennis was always there to answer my questions and he was an excellent guide in the process of selling a house to a virtual novice! Knowledgeable, patient, warm and welcoming as well as utterly professional. Thank you, Dennis!
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Seller reviewDennis is wonderful to work with. I had 3 offers at or above asking price within 48 hours of my listing going live! Dennis made the whole process as easy and smooth as possible. Thanks Dennis!
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Seller reviewIt was very important to us that we find an agent that was knowledgeable about the market, experienced, and would be honest with us. From our very first interaction, Dennis impressed us on all these counts. His marketing was top-notch, with amazing pictures and the perfect write-up. I think a testament to this is the slew of interest and showing appointments we had within the first hour of it being on the market. We had multiple offers in the first 12 hours, and we sold for well above asking. The sale process was smooth and seamless all the way through closing. Dennis was so friendly and kind, courteous, and very timely. We appreciate how available he was to help us with our crazy schedule. So happy with the way the sale went! We would highly recommend Dennis to anyone looking for a fantastic realtor!!
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Seller reviewI have worked with Dennes on More than one occasion so far. He's excellent to work with
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Seller reviewDennis is very knowledgeable about the local housing market and was able to give us information and direction on issues that arose while handling our listing. We would use his services again with great confidence.
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Seller reviewDennis is very easy to work with and is a great communicator. He patiently answered all our questions and kept us informed as the property sale progressed to closing.
Get in touch with Dennis Maakestad
(5) 226 RatingsCENTURY 21 Circle
901 North 1st Street
Suite 7
DeKalb, IL 60115
Mobile:
(815) 739-5926
Phone:
(815) 756-1691
Office:
(815) 756-1691
