Nils Petzke, RE/MAX by the Lake, Sales Partner & REALTOR

"Nils is great, highly recommend! We had an excellent experience with Nils as our realtor when we bought a house in St. Joseph in September 2024. In 2023, we worked with a colleague of Nils and encountered a significant issue on the closing day of a house we were trying to buy. Nils stepped in to help us navigate the situation, which could have otherwise been a nightmare. We were impressed with Nils and the Petzke team’s professionalism and their genuine care, even though we didn't end up buying that house. A year later, when we were looking to buy in St. Joseph, we reached out to Nils because of the positive experience we had with him and his team. We’re very glad we did. Nils consistently had our best interests in mind, pointing out potential flaws in properties and offering honest opinions without sugar-coating issues. We never felt pressured and appreciated the space he gave us to explore our options. Nils is an exceptional communicator, always prompt with responses, and attentive during showings, making sure to answer all of our questions. If you’re looking for a realtor, Nils is an excellent choice!"

"I had the pleasure of working with Nils over an extended period of time when I was considering moving to southwest Michigan. He is not only wonderfully personable, but has an encyclopedic knowledge of the area that continued to amaze me. Whenever a home came up that seemed like it could be a fit, he was always highly responsive to questions and quick to make walk-through videos for me. One thing I especially appreciated was his willingness to give his honest opinion when asked (for example, that a neighborhood might be noisier than I would like). This told me that he had taken the time to get to know me and what I was looking for, and was more concerned with my being happy with a potential purchase than on making a sale. When I ultimately decided to move to a different state to be closer to family, he readily connected me with a realtor in that area – and was genuinely excited for me when I bought a home there. I would recommend Nils to others in a heartbeat!"

"Nils Petzke is awesome. My husband and I were first time home buyers, living in Chicago and looking for a home in SW MI- we did not know much about real estate. Nils was always readily available to answer our questions, address any concerns, and provide reassurance when needed. Nils took the time to truly understand our needs and preferences, ensuring that every property we viewed aligned perfectly with what we were looking for. His knowledge of the local market was impressive, and he was able to provide valuable insights and guidance throughout the entire process. What sets Nils apart is his commitment to customer satisfaction. His patience and dedication made what can often be a stressful experience smooth and enjoyable. Thanks to Nils's negotiation skills, we were able to secure our new home at a great price, and his attention to detail ensured that every aspect of the transaction was handled with utmost care. Overall, we cannot recommend Nils highly enough. His integrity, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to his clients makes him an invaluable asset to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. If you're searching for a real estate agent who will go above and beyond for you, look no further than Nils! Thank you once again, Nils, for helping us find not just a house, but our perfect home. You have made a lasting impression on our family, and we are so grateful for all that you have done."

"I had a great experience with Nils as my realtor. Like most home buying experiences, there was a fair amount of stress and time pressure. I found a house I liked online and within an hour Nils had contacted me and arranged for me to see it that same afternoon. That house wasn’t the one, but a few days later I found my dream house! I needed someone with a practical eye and he provided that and then some. I could tell he knew houses inside and out and seemed to care about me being happy and comfortable in my new home. As a first time solo homebuyer this was invaluable. From our first meeting to a closed contract was 35 days, amazing. Nils was available to answer all of my questions. I never felt any pressure or uncertainty with him. The entire process went really smoothly. A few months have passed and the home is everything I wanted and needed. I couldn’t recommend Nils more!"

"Nils and his team were amazing to work with our recent house sale in Stevensville, Michigan. If we ever buy or sell anything in the area, I would 100% work with Nils and his team again. They made our first house sale smooth and painless. He was a proactive communicator, setting realistic expectations and timelines to help with our last minute out-of-state move. We texted throughout the process and he was ready to answer all of our questions at any time. Nils also visited our house a few extra times at my request to provide advice as we de-cluttered our house for the photos. At every point along the way, Nils made sure we understood what was going on. He coordinated everything for us from the house photos, to the inspections, and even found a licensed plumber to perform some needed work from the inspection report. Without him being involved, selling would have taken much longer since we already relocated out of the area. He was even able to schedule a remote close for us, saving us an extra long road trip and taking time off of work."