Dennis Maakestad

Associate Real Estate Broker

Dekalb, IL

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(815) 739 - 5926

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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

Designations

REALTOR® National Association of REALTORS®

Spoken languages: English

Awards

2024

Quality Service Pinnacle Producer

2023

Quality Service Pinnacle Producer

2022

Quality Service Pinnacle Producer

Client Reviews (84)

5.0 out of 5

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Seller Review

Lori Brodsky, Sycamore, IL

Dennis Maakestad went above and beyond during all stages of this process, from preparing to sell our home, getting it on the market, negotiating offers, activities between the contract and sale, all the way through the successful closing. Dennis was

1 year ago

Buyer Review

Jennifer, DeKalb

Dennis was extremely accessible and helpful. He never made us feel like we were asking a "dumb" question. We felt like Dennis had our best interests in mind. He didn't pressure us and offered professional guidance.

10 years ago

Buyer Review

Shane Ager, Dekalb

Dennis was extremely patient with us as picky first time home buyers. He showed us numerous houses at all hours as soon as he could. He had a strong knowledge of the community, and was able to give us background on the neighnorhoods we looked at.

7 years ago

Seller Review

Sundi R., Sycamore

It 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

4 years ago

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CENTURY 21 Circle901 N 1st St Ste 7, DeKalb, IL 60115

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