Katie Lichtie
Broker / Owner
Testimonials
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Katie is an outstanding real estate agent. Working with her was an exceptional experience, and my wife and I are SO grateful for her dedication and expertise throughout the entire process of buying and selling our home. Katie took the time to understand our specific needs and preferences, and provided invaluable insights and advice that guided us through every step of the transaction.
I highly recommend Katie to anyone looking for a top-notch real estate agent who will go above and beyond for you. She is a pleasure to work with and we will certainly use her again down the road.
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- Zach Fridl
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Katie was awesome. It can be frustrating to purchase or sell a home and Katie is professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive. Enjoyable to work with. I would highly recommend her.
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- Nadine and Neal McLeod
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I have worked with quit a few realters in the past and Katie has been the best. We had a few issues through the process and Katie went to bat for us like I have never seen before. What a great experience. I will be using Katie again for sure. Thanks You Katie!!
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- Shannon L Mandeville (Owner of Company)
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I can’t say enough about Katie! She was absolutely fantastic to work with. As a first home buyer, the entire process can be a bit scary and overwhelming. Katie took the time to understand our wants and needs in a home and made sure to find something that was right for us. As a couple that was not in a hurry to buy, she worked with us over quite a few months and never gave up on finding our perfect house. Even after buying and moving in, she’s checked in with us to make sure things are going as planned. I’d recommend Katie to anyone!
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- Trisha Laufenberg (Administrative Assistant )
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We met Katie after inquiring about a house online (can’t even remember the site!), and she promptly met us for a showing — even though that home didn’t end up being “the one.” From there, Katie stuck with us through a long and winding home search that took us all across Wisconsin.
As first-time homebuyers, we had done our research but didn’t want to go through the process alone. Katie was exactly the partner we needed — knowledgeable, supportive, and patient. She was incredibly flexible with our busy schedules and always made time for our many (often last-minute) showing requests.
Katie never made us feel rushed or pressured, and she truly wanted us to find the right home. We’re so glad we had her in our corner. Highly recommend!
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- Elena Rivera
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Katie was a joy to work with while we were searching for a home in the Madison area. She'd helped us find perfect house and understood our frustration when houses didn't meet our needs. During lengthy negotiations, Katie kept us informed on every step. We're glad Katie fell into our hands!
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- Pamela Dunkel (Home Buyer/Homemaker/Retired Dental Administrator)
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Katie was very professional in every way , she answered all my questions promptly. It was pleasure working with Katie Definitely use her again and recommend her to my friends!!
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- Shannon Ring
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Katie was excellent in communication and availability. She quickly identified the type of home we were looking to purchase and provided a significant amount of options in a short period of time. When we found the home we were interested in buying, Katie made sure we were walked through the process and informed every step of the way. Nothing came as surprise working with Katie which is ideal when making the largest purchase of our lives.
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- Chris and Krista Burtch (1st Time Home Buyers)
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Katie made our home selling and buying process very easy. We closed on the sale of our old home and the purchase of our new home all on the same day. With all the moving parts we were a little concerned about it all working out but Katie made it happen just like she said it would and it all went very smoothly. Throughout the process she was very quick to respond to questions and concerns we had. I don't think I ever waited more than an hour for her to respond to an email or phone call. She was also very good at explaining everything we had questions about. I would definitely recommend her to anyone thinking about selling or buying a home. We couldn't be more satisfied!
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- Brian and Michelle Allaby (Home Sale/Buy)
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Katie was completely phenomenal from first tour to final closing day. She went the extra mile at every step in the process and made us feel so cared for. She even went above and beyond to connect us with inspector, finance, and even carpenter experts, which we would have been cluelessly searching for on our own. I will always use her for future home purchases and have recommended her to all friends and family. We could not have been paired with a better real estate agent than Katie. Truly cannot say enough positive things about her and am so thankful for her expertise!
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- Tanner V
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First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to Katie for her immense effort and commitment in assisting me with my new home purchase and the sale of my previous one! The transaction for the new house was anything but typical; it was exceedingly complex and at times quite frustrating. However, Katie ensured that the entire process was seamless and provided assistance in every possible way. I have never encountered a realtor who is more honest and dedicated. I have often remarked that realtors tend to be 'shady.' For the first time, I can confidently say that I do not feel this way about her. I have shared her name with literally EVERYONE and intend to keep doing so. Additionally, I cannot recommend her highly enough and will never consider using another realtor in the future! She is truly suited for this profession! It was a pleasure working with her, and you genuinely cannot go wrong!
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- Mallory Kramer
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Professional Excellent Sales & Service. I highly recommend Katie.
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- Don Goben (President)
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You deserve an experienced team who has intel into the market and has a reputation for tenaciously protecting client interests. Their uncompromising integrity and hard working, family oriented values will ensure your success. Katie and Sheri truly get to know you, allow you to feel comfortable with the process, and tailor their service based on your needs and expectations. They are quick to respond all the time, every time. You work directly with them, not an assistant, because they prioritize you. They make things happen, have great insight, and take an active role in this competitive market. We would not be living in the home we were meant to live in had we worked with another realtor. Highly recommend anyone thinking about selling or buying to simply meet this team. You'll see the difference.
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- Nicole P (Therapist )
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Katie is amazing. She is the perfect choice for first time home buyers. She answered all of our questions and really stood by us every step of the way in the sales process.
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- Katie Steepy
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Katie did a fantastic job helping us navigate the complex process of buying and selling. She was informative, patient, responsive, and most importantly, an all-around lovely human being! She made a typically stressful time, fun and easy. This was the first home my husband and I purchased and we couldn't have done it without Katie. Her knowledge of the Madison area, negotiation skills, willingness to drop everything and run to a showing, and genuine desire to help you find your dream home - her partnership is unmatched! We couldn't recommend her more!
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- Madison Fridl
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Katie found us the perfect commercial building for our Auto Restoration Business. I have dealt with many real estate professionals throughout the years and Katie is a stand out as she does what she says she is going to do! Truly not an easy quality to come across these days. Katie was extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process which entailed public hearings to remove a deed restriction. I highly recommend Katie and will certainly be using her services in the future! Thank you Katie!
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- Sue Michels
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My husband and I recently worked with Katie to sell our, property. Katie was great to work with and will be using her again in the future.
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- Jamie Grant
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Katie was so patient with us as we were navigating through what we wanted. We first started out looking for homes and Katie showed us SOO MANY homes and dedicated a lot of time to helping us find our forever home. Although over the course of a few months we took a step back and re-evaluated what we wanted to do and decided on building. Katie helped us search for lots and we finally were able to get an accepted offer. Katie never put pressure on us for us to find a place and was very responsive when questions were asked. If we need real estate needs again we will turn to Katie again and again.
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- Coya Briggs
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For starters I don't right reviews but Katie really went above and beyond helping us. She really impressed us with her attention to details and having all the information on the Properties that we looked at. Also we never felt any pressure to put an offer in on any of the properties until we knew for sure that we had found what we wanted. I definitely recommend her for anyone that wants to have great experience with searching and purchasing a new property.
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- Carlos Cunha (Best Experience buying )
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Katie was terrific. I was drawn to working with her because she offered to provide access to pending listings at no charge when I made an online inquiry. She's the type of person who enjoys helping others. She knows the market really well (having owned properties in the area for years). Most importantly, she will give you advice that's in your best interest based on your goals. Thank you for helping us find a great home, Katie!
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- Matthew Flaherty
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Katie and Sheri helped us build our new dream home with Veridian and sell our home. Our experience with them was both professional and very warm and friendly. They were great advocates for us, made sure that we were not missing a single thing in the building process and took everything we said that was important to us in both building and selling and made sure everything exceeded expectations. It was seamless and even fun to work with them!! Strongly recommend for any of your buying or selling needs.
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- Kristin and Andy Jakubowski
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My wife and I loved working with Katie. She's incredibly professional, creative, timely and responsive to emails, voicemail's, texts and we would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home!
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- Matt and Emily Smith (Home Buyers)
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Katie did an absolutely fantastic job finding us the perfect home which suits our needs as first-time home buyers. Much of the housing search she was able to accomplish with us while we were living half way across the country, and she was engaged the entire time by giving us recommendations daily via the online portal. My wife and I strongly recommend Katie as the perfect match for a realtor in the Madison area.
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- Jared Siebenaler
About Katie Lichtie
About Katie Lichtie – Broker/Owner, NextHome MetroKatie Lichtie is an experienced REALTOR® and Broker/Owner of NextHome Metro, serving Dane County and the surrounding Wisconsin markets. With 13 years in the industry and three years as a broker, Katie has successfully guided more than 105 clients through buying and selling, closing over $43.2 million in real estate volume. She ranks in the top 20% of agents in the South Central Wisconsin MLS and has been recognized as a Premier Agent for five consecutive years and a Top Producer.
Client Reviews and Recognition
Katie’s reputation is built on trust and results, with 60+ verified client reviews across Zillow, Realtor.com, and Reach150. Clients consistently highlight her transparent communication, strong negotiation skills, and personalized service. These consistent five-star reviews confirm her commitment to delivering an outstanding real estate experience.
Specialties and Market Focus
Katie specializes in first-time home buyers, luxury homes, and commercial real estate. Her commercial listings stand out thanks to her redefined marketing approach that goes beyond the typical, generic presentation—bringing properties to life for investors and business owners. She also serves buyers and sellers across Dane County, Madison, and nearby communities, tailoring strategies to local neighborhoods and market conditions.
Philosophy: Humans Over Houses
Guided by her motto Humans Over Houses, Katie believes that every client deserves more than a transaction—they deserve a personalized partnership. Her people-first approach ensures that clients feel supported and valued at every stage of their real estate journey. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a luxury seller, or an investor, Katie Lichtie combines deep local expertise with innovative strategies to deliver exceptional results.
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