
Awards
- 2024 - Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
- 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 (5)
Client Reviews
5 out of 5
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Seller reviewDennis was very helpful and patient with us through the entire process.
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Seller reviewDennis was awesome! He was very patient and worked great with us and the buyers. We are definitely going to use him in the future.
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Seller reviewWe knew we would be moving back to Wisconsin after my retirement, so my wife and I had been looking at local realtors and their presence in DeKalb and their listing/sales statuses for a couple of years. Dennis always seeming to be leading the "pack", plus we both belong to the same church. With all of the factors involved, it was very clear that Dennis should be our realtor! Dennis went "all-out" in order to have our home sell quickly, and at a fair market value. The use of a "staging" person we feel was critical to the sale in 11 days after going active. Dennis did everything correctly, and was clearly a professional realtor with high morals. His knowledge of the market area was of great help to list and sell the home for maximum price. He fully explained all aspects involved in the listing and selling of our home. We enjoyed the business relationship that developed between the three of us, and will recommend Dennis to others in need of a realtor. My wife and I believe that there isn't a better person/realtor within the realtor "world"! Dennis Maakestad was excellent in every aspect! We couldn't have been happier with the whole process from our first visit with Dennis, to the closing on the sale of our home. Everything went so fast and smooth - which was not by accident - Dennis handled all of the details without errors or omissions.
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Seller reviewDennis goes above and beyond and has helped us numerous times. He makes you feel like part of his family. Dennis gave us help advising whom to call to make some repairs to sell the condo. Contacts he gave did great job! We have appreciated all the help and advise given to us over the past several years!!
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Seller reviewDennis has done a remarkable job in helping us throughout many years with our real estate needs. Besides being an expert in his field, he treats you like family. We are so grateful for everything he has done for us!
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Seller reviewThis is my second time using Dennis. I used him to purchase a home 4 years and now to sell that home. From start to finish Dennis was excellent to work with. He provided us with a home decorator to give suggestions on things to improve before we listed. We took that advise and after only a few days on the market we had multiple offers. Throughout the rest of process and all the way through closing Dennis kept up informed and was easy to work with.

Get in touch with Dennis Maakestad
(5) 235 RatingsCENTURY 21 Circle
901 North 1st Street
Suite 7
DeKalb, IL 60115
Mobile:
(815) 739-5926
Phone:
(815) 739-5926
Office:
(815) 756-1691