What clients are saying...

Colleen is great. She always is responsive and informative and helped me get into a home during a time where houses in my budget were not popping up very often. Always quick to get answers from listing agents or from my lender. I would rate more stars if it was an option. Thanks again Colleen!

Colleen did an excellent job, above and beyond the call of duty, she even babysat my cat when buyers were walking through the home we were selling when we were out of town. The sellers realtor was out of town when we were buying our new home and if it wasn't for Colleen we would have never closed. Colleen walked me through everything each step of the way without overwhelming me, had a solution for every problem that arose. She is highly ethical, disciplined, diligent, knowledgeable, professional and any positive adjective you can think of. She is perfection.

Words are hardly adequate to describe the excellent experience I enjoyed with listing, marketing and selling my Delavan Lake property with Colleen Goethal at Shorewest realty in August, 2022. All professional standards were met and exceeded by Colleen and Shorewest throughout the process; from initial contact with Shorewest for property inspection, facilitating necessary repairs, staging, marketing and selling the property. Colleen's vast real estate experience answered every question and solved every issue with her always calm assurance, timeliness and reliability with the full the backing of the Shorewest offices. To add to my awe and satisfaction working with Colleen, the entire process was transacted from another part of the country being an out-of-state Delavan Lake property owner. From my experience, I highly recommend Colleen and Shorewest for your real-estate needs. Richard Erdman Williston, VT 9/1/22

Colleen is nothing short of amazing! She listened to what we were looking for in a home and curated a list of ones for sale tailored to our wants and needs. The hardest part of the home buying process was narrowing our selection from the beautiful homes she suggested! Colleen is an exceptional, personable, and sharp woman that will haver our business for life! Thanks Colleen!

Colleen is always a professional. But also understands how happy and what a milestone purchasing a home is. We always feel cared for when working with Colleen.

Colleen is a fantastic realtor! She is highly professional, punctual, crosses her t's and dots her i's. She helped us (as buyers) navigate a very hot seller's market and stuck with us for 1.5 years looking for our home. Could not be happier with our decision, and never once felt pressured by her; she was always in our corner. Thank you Colleen!

Colleen Goethal explained to me right from the beginning how she treats her clients and promotes selling their properties. Colleen kept me informed every step of the way. I would receive emails when a showing would be and the survey that people filled out after looking at the property. I was never in the dark on what was happening with the property. Colleen would make suggestions and changes that helped make a difference to get the property sold. Colleen pointed out which offer she thought was better and why. I would highly recommend Colleen as a honest and sincere person as a realtor. Colleen truly works for you. I was well satisfied, Grade given A++++

Colleen was tremendous every step of the way. She assisted us in the sale of our old house as well as in the purchase of a new home. Her professional guidance was invaluable and spot on! She clearly knows the market well and provides informed guidance; she was analytical and detail oriented in writing contracts and addendums; and, she approaches all conversations with professionalism and care. Her communication was always timely and thorough. I would highly recommend Colleen - she is outstanding.

Colleen Goethal is the best!!! I don't think we could have found a better home without her hard work. She knows the market well and very accessible on short notice.

Colleen is an exceptional realtor and person! She walked us thru every step of the process of looking for a new home, making the offer and counter-offer as well as the closing. She made it a fairly effortless experience. Colleen also helped with suggestions and advice when needed. Thank you very much for all your help!

Colleen did a wonderful job helping us throughout this process of buying our first home! She was 100% invested throughout the whole process. She answered all of our questions promptly and was a huge help when dealing with the builder!

Colleen was fantastic to work with. From the beginning she told us that this was not supposed to be a stressful experience and she did everything possible to make that happen. We enjoyed a very smooth process from listing to closing and Colleen and her team were there for whatever we needed. Colleen provided fantastic follow up and feedback information and communication was great through the entire process. We highly recommend Colleen Goethal for all of your real estate needs.

I was referred to Colleen, and immediately could tell she had good experience to help us reach our goal. We were not familiar with the area we were moving to and she helped us find good value in what we were trying to buy. Colleen was always available throughout the process and had multiple contacts available for every item we needed. Thank you very much for lessening the stress of a big relocation!

Colleen exceeded our expectations when we were looking for a second home. She was quite simply the best! She presented many options for us to choose from. She took the time to listen and understand our needs. Colleen successfully executed and found us the perfect home for our family. She was always available to answer questions and gave us superb guidance during the entire buying process. She always had our best interests in mind and made buying a home easy. She is patient, kind, trustworthy and very professional. We highly recommend Colleen and will continue to use her for future real estate needs.

Colleen was incredible to work with on our recent home sale/purchase. She was also so patient with us in looking at homes, and helped talk through our concerns without making us feel any pressure. When it came time to buy/sell, she walked us through all of the details to make sure we understood everything. The closing date cheat sheets she gave us were awesome! There's already enough to manage when buying/selling, having the deadline dates clearly laid out helped us keep everything on track and on time. We couldn't have been happier working with Colleen and I would recommend her (already have) to everyone we know who is buying or selling. She's a prime example of why paying a realtor fee is worth every penny. Her expertise is invaluable.

It was such a pleasure to work with Colleen! Selling a home can be a stressful time, and she was always available with calming words of guidance and encouragement. Colleen truly knows this market and works hard to bring all the details together. We would recommend Colleen for all your realty needs!

Colleen was super helpful and patient as we looked for our first home! She was available day and night and answered every question we could possibly come up with. She exceeded any expectations we had and truly went above and beyond to help us find our perfect home.

Never pushed me to buy a house and great to work with and very helpful

Coleen is very professional and very knowledgeable. She made sure to look at everything in the best interest of us. I highly recommend Colleen Goethal and Shorewest! I would rate 5 stars!

Colleen is a five star professional. She keeps you informed on all steps involved in selling your home. She listens to your ideas and worries and guides you to the right conclusion for your family. She was a good choice for our family in bringing us to a happy closing.

Colleen is the absolute BEST at her profession. Her attention to detail is amazing. She focused on my needs and I felt like I was her #1 Priority when helping me find a home, working with the Mortgage Company, the negotiations on the offer and then all the way through to the Closing on my new Home. If you are looking for someone to sell your house or if you are in the market to buy a house...no doubt that Colleen should be the first and only person you contact.

Our experience working with Colleen was exceptional. She helped us buy a new home AND sell our old house. Colleen is a very knowledgeable, thorough and wise real estate expert, who pays very close attention to the real estate trends, and studies the communities she works in. My family loved her personality from the first minute we met her. Her gift of understanding her clients' wishes when it comes down to picking a perfect house just for your family is one of a kind. Colleen takes time to explain the entire process with a big smile and a giving heart. The legal language that can sometimes feel overwhelming, long and complicated made sense when she explained it in simple terms. She is always there when you have a question, or need to meet a set deadline. She is very proactive and this quality of hers made the process of buying/selling go seamlessly. We could not wish for a better person to work with.

Colleen Goethal is the Ultimate Realtor that I would strongly and highly recommend to everyone! She was the realtor that listed and sold my property and then worked with me to purchase my new home. Colleen is extremely professional, courteous, prompt, thorough, passionate, and knows the business better than most. She patiently walked me through the entire process educating and guiding me the entire time. During that time period we were involved with other realtors and absolutely none of them came even close to comparing to the level of care that Colleen provided me. She made what could have been an agonizing and stressful 4 months feel like I had my best friend watching over me. She genuinely cares about her clients and takes steps that go far above and beyond the normal process. Colleen has the experience and knowledge that it takes to get the job done correctly and professionally. Her attention to detail and thoroughly reviewing every document with me was fantastic. It was so pleasant to work with Colleen as her personality is amazing. For me, the ability to trust someone with making one of the most important decisions that effect the rest of my life is priceless. I never once doubted that Colleen Goethal was the best choice I had made in selecting the absolute best realtor to represent me in selling my property and then assisting me with purchasing my new home. I am forever grateful to Colleen Goethal and just want to say....BRAVO COLLEEN! BRAVO!

Colleen Goethal is the Ultimate Realtor that I would strongly and highly recommend to everyone! She was the realtor that listed and sold my property and then worked with me to purchase my new home. Colleen is extremely professional, courteous, prompt, thorough, passionate, and knows the business better than most. She patiently walked me through the entire process educating and guiding me the entire time. During that time period we were involved with other realtors and absolutely none of them came even close to comparing to the level of care that Colleen provided me. She made what could have been an agonizing and stressful 4 months feel like I had my best friend watching over me. She genuinely cares about her clients and takes steps that go far above and beyond the normal process. Colleen has the experience and knowledge that it takes to get the job done correctly and professionally. Her attention to detail and thoroughly reviewing every document with me was fantastic. It was so pleasant to work with Colleen as her personality is amazing. For me, the ability to trust someone with making one of the most important decisions that effect the rest of my life is priceless. I never once doubted that Colleen Goethal was the best choice I had made in selecting the absolute best realtor to represent me in selling my property and then assisting me with purchasing my new home. I am forever grateful to Colleen Goethal and just want to say....BRAVO COLLEEN! BRAVO!

Colleen is very organized and truly the best realtor I have ever worked with. We have tried a couple times selling our house with no luck and it's because of her and her hard work this was a success.

Colleen was an outstanding agent. I always received very timely and good communication from her. She is definitely at the top of her profession Mary Reich

Colleen is an excellent realtor! She guided us through the whole process of selling our lake house. Her communication skills and follow up are great. She is knowledgeable of the Delavan area as well as how best to highlight your home to sell it! Would highly recommend her. Eunice and Joe Lasky

Colleen totally represents an ideal realtor. She listens, communicates and goes the extra mile so you are left with a positive experience of selling or buying a new property. The added bonus is she is honest and trustworthy. Her work ethic and knowledge definitely rank her at the top of her profession. I was very fortunate to have found her.

Needs to be a sixth star for beyond excellent for Colleen. True partner every step of the way. If a problem came up: fixed in short order.This lady is worthy of selection by any measure

Colleen was excellent to work with! Extremely thorough and responsive to all our questions and concerns. We would highly recommend her to anyone in the market to buy or sell a home in the Delavan / Lake Geneva area.

Colleen was a joy to work with. She made the trials and tribulations of searchiing for a new home from a distance an easy experience. She went above and beyond in doing several walkthrus, video tours and inspections when we were not able to be there. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Colleen was fantastic, my wife has the ability to ask many questions and likes a tremendous amount of follow up. Colleen more than lived up to the challenge. I will happily recommend her services to anyone looking to buy a home.

Colleen was the realtor for the sale of my mother's condo. She is a consummate professional, very knowledgeable & a pleasure to work with. Colleen provided sound advice & kept us both well informed from start to finish. This included consistently making a second round of phone calls to me, which was greatly appreciated. The condo went under contract quickly & her attention to detail ensured a smooth closing. We highly recommend Colleen.

Colleen was a pleasure to work with! She is incredibly well versed with the real estate market; she knows how to close a deal. Her follow through is impeccable. Colleen far exceeded my expectations, which are terribly high. I would recommend her highly for selling and or buying a home.

Colleen has been a tremendous realtor for our family and have surpassed every expectation I have of a good realtor. She has gone above and beyond our expectations of a realtor, spending so many hours showing us properties, numerous phone calls and texts, researching and answering all our questions (even when it wasn't easy) and she stayed on top of it all in a very timely and professional manner. She has become a friend to our family and not just our realtor. I will continue to advise everyone I know to have Colleen help sell/purchase their home.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Colleen! She was always professional, well informed and gave us good guidance. We would certainly work with Colleen again and would happily refer her to our friends.

It was a pleasure working with Colleen. She made our experience seamless from start to closing. We really appreciate all that she did.

Colleen Goethal is an absolute joy to work with when purchasing real estate! Colleen is professional, accurate, thorough, always looking out for your best interest and makes the whole experience fun!...makes me wish we could purchase/sell property every year!

Colleen was awesome throughout the entire process! I had not idea of what to expect, but did not worry because she always kept me up to date and let me know what I needed to do. If in the future I needed a relator again I would certainly go to Colleen. I have already referred her :)

Colleen is exceptional! The ease in selling our home with her was great. Colleen's attention to the details and consideration to our needs made the entire process flawless. She is a professional thru and thru. I will tell everyone thinking of selling their home to call Colleen.

We could not have had a better agent than Colleen! She showed us numerous types of properties over the course of 6 months and she just kept providing us with the listings and advice to keep the process moving. She is a true professional. 5+ stars!!

Colleen is great at her job! She kept us well informed and always answered our questions quickly. Her suggestions on how to improve the property really paid off and she was a big help every step of the way.

Colleen was thorough and caring throughout the process. This was my first home purchase and she patiently worked me through the process, always making sure I fully understood what was going on with each step. I would highly recommend Colleen as a realtor.

We had the privilege of working with Colleen Goethal while looking for a vacation condo in the Lake Geneva/Delavan area. Colleen found several properties for us to view on a Saturday . She is so knowledgable about the entire area and the amenities that surround them. Colleen is an amazing professional, well organized and a distinct pleasure to work with. Our experience couldn't have been better. I have already and will continue in the future to highly recommend Colleen to anyone who is looking for property in the area. Thank you to Colleen for making this a wonderful experience.

Colleen did a wonderful job on the sale of our Delavan Lake home. She was extremely responsive, found many people to view the house, and was a great advisor for us as sellers. Colleen also went the extra mile to make sure our home was locked and secure after each showing. We did not live in the area and that helped us a great deal. You won't regret choosing Colleen to sell your home!

We have the highest regard for Colleen! This is not just because she sold our property but because she worked as a team with us. She went above and beyond to take care of details that we were unable to (or would have been inconvenience by) because of living out of state. She also helped some friends purchase a home in Geneva National. They were VERY satisified. If we were still in the area we would not hesitate to have Colleen help us again. Well done Colleen! You were exactly whom God wanted us to work with for such a time as this.

Colleen did a wonderful job Very dedicated to getting the deal done

Our experience with Colleen could not have been better. She was fair and honest with us. But most of all she was communicative and very responsive. There was never a moment where we did not know exactly what was happening. Home purchases can be stressful, and for us, always knowing what was happening took that stress level down.

Another realtor we are working with in Illinois helped us find Colleen and Shorewest. We couldn't have been more satisfied with her and the selling process. While the process of selling a home can be difficult in this economy, Colleen gave us excellent guidance, was available whenever we needed her, and had a deep knowledge of the Delavan/Walworth area especially selling a home with an association and lake rights. If we had another home in the area, I wouldn't hesitate working with Colleen again or give her anything but the highest recommendation

We've bought and sold property for over 30 years. Colleen is by far the most incredibly dedicated professional agent I had the pleasure to work with. She made her self available to my partners and I virtually 24/7. It didn't matter whether she was on vacation or done for the day if I needed her she responded via email, text or voice. I am not easy to deal with. I am demanding and set high expectations and she never let me down. Our transaction was complex but she saddled that horse and rode it to the finish line. What most impressed me is she seemed to work harder after the bank refused to pay the agreed upon commission. I don't think she made half of what she was supposed to and maybe 10% of what she is worth. I am so pleased that the stars aligned and by chance contracted her for our needs. (No, we are not related...if fact we met for the first time at closing)

We've bought and sold property for over 30 years. Colleen is by far the most incredibly dedicated professional agent I had the pleasure to work with. She made her self available to my partners and I virtually 24/7. It didn't matter whether she was on vacation or done for the day if I needed her she responded via email, text or voice. I am not easy to deal with. I am demanding and set high expectations and she never let me down. Our transaction was complex but she saddled that horse and rode it to the finish line. What most impressed me is she seemed to work harder after the bank refused to pay the agreed upon commission. I don't think she made half of what she was supposed to and maybe 10% of what she is worth. I am so pleased that the stars aligned and by chance contracted her for our needs. (No, we are not related...if fact we met for the first time at closing)

I give Colleen Goethal a five star rating! I could not of been happier! She was very professional and thorough with every aspect/procedure of selling my home! She had a professional photographer take beautiful pictures of my home, she quickly responded to all my questions and was excellent in feedback from every showing. I would, and will recommend her to anyone I know selling or even buying a home in the area!!!!

Colleen was recommended to my wife and I when we began searching for a home in Lake Geneva. She quickly gained our confidence with her ability to understand our needs and her first-hand knowledge of the local market. Her outgoing personality made our home buying experience fun while her professionalism made it go smoothly. With Colleen's most capable assistance, we found a great house in Geneva National and successfully negotiated the purchase that was fair and reasonable for all parties. One of Colleen's many strengths is her ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues and questions. This attribute was especially appreciated with the paperwork involved in home buying. She is honest, hardworking, knowledgeable and a really nice person. We would recommend her without reservation!

Colleen was so helpful in both selling our home and helping us to find a new home that is the perfect fit for our family. We had multiple offers in days and sold our home for more than we were asking. She explained everything, every step of the way. She kept working for us even after the closing of our home when an unexpected issue crept up in our new home. We would recommend Colleen for housing needs! She is excellent!

From the start, I had great confidence in the plan laid out by Colleen. She widened my potential market which showed a broader selection of homes. She was sensitive to my family needs and need for space. She was especially attentive in showing properties. We discussed aspects of building structure, location, landscape in great detail. The closing was smooth as silk, and every step of the way was thoroughly explained. Colleen found me a home that fit my needs perfectly. I am quite pleased.

From the very first day we knew we had made the right call. Colleen is the best at what she does her record speaks volumes. And although she is amazing as a realtor, she is even better as a person. If you want results there is only one call you should ever make and that's to Colleen. She handled everything for us and made the whole experience worry free and effortless.

Colleen was always very helpful to my sister, Marie Atansio. Every situation was handled professionally & immediately. Colleen knows the Real Estate business very well & did everything she knew to get my sister's condo sold! My sister really put her trust in Colleen & Marie was not disappointed. We would definitely refer her to our family & friends!

We highly recommend Colleen Goethal! Colleen is a fabulous realtor. She helped us find and purchase the perfect house for our family. She is a smart, tactful, and keen negotiator and helped us save immensely on our homes purchase. We would use her again, and recommend her to both family and friends. We would even entrust Colleen Goethal with our most precious treasure, our children.

We purchased a piece of land on Lake Delavan with Colleen while living in Denver. She was always there for us, walking us through every step of the process and negotiating a deal we were very happy with. She then helped us find a builder who delivered us the house of our dreams. Even now, almost 1 year later, we know we can call her for recommendations and referrals of people in the area. She is rock solid, extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy. We consider ourselves lucky to have found her.

Colleen helped me buy a house 6-7 years ago, and was so helpful throughout the process. At the time, we were looking at a few foreclosures/short sales (which were, at the time, not as commonplace yet), and she was invaluable when it came time to work through all of the complications. I also felt secure knowing Colleen had my back when it came to making sure the house was built well and thoroughly inspected. When it was time to move and sell that same house last year, I wouldn't have thought of going to anybody else. She priced it well, helped me stage it, and brought in a professional photographer. Looking at other listings on the market at the time - I knew I was in good hands. And the house sold in less than 24 hours at full price - I couldn't have been more thrilled. I referred my mom to Colleen when she was ready to sell her house. Colleen went above and beyond for my mom as well - way beyond the role of a realtor, it was touching how she reached out and offered her assistance. I wouldn't hesitate to refer family and friends to Colleen - no matter what your budget, she's glad to spend time making sure you're getting the right house at the right price.

5 stars for colleen Goethal! She is the best realtor I've ever worked with. She made me feel as though I was her most important client. Besides that she is such a fun & easy going person. It was my pleasure to work with her

Colleen did a wonderful job helping me in the process of searching for and buying my home. I had never done this before, and she made the whole process easy and put my mind at ease. She walked me through every step and attended every part of it. Colleen was honest with me and made sure that I was comfortable with everything. She gave me a checklist of what needed to be done and also followed through with me to make sure I had no trouble in completing each step. I felt supported by her. I would recommend Colleen! She did a wonderful; job.

My experience working with Colleen was very positive. In the pre-sale phase she assisted me with advice for preparing my home for sale, contacts that could help me with repairs, inspections and even someone that would buy and move unwanted items that I would not be taking with me to my new home. I had an offer within a week of listing and Colleen was invaluable in the offer-counteroffer process as well as all the steps towards closing the sale. She was very professional and personable gaining my confidence in her abilities the very first meeting. I would definitely recommend and collaborate with Colleen and Shorewest in my next real estate venture.

Colleen Goethal is a spectacular realtor, and we would never use anyone else. She sold us our first lake home in 2007, and then 5 other home sale transactions (buying and selling) since! As with all real estate transactions, there are always bumps in the roads. Colleen is superior in her understanding of not only real estate law and transactions, but also advocating for her client's best interest and going above and beyond in each and every transaction. What sets her a part is her excellent communication, problem solving skills and understanding the interpersonal dynamics in each transaction. She is second to none and we highly recommend her professional services to everyone and anyone in the market for a home in Wisconsin!