Broker / Owners and REALTORS®
When it comes to your sale or purchase of real estate in the Wisconsin Northwoods, you'll appreciate John and Diane as knowlegeable real estate professionals with local expertise to guide you every step of the way. The Misinas have been real estate professionals in the Eagle River area for over 30 years.
John's Areas of Expertise
Land and lakes expert, knows the area extremely well, distinguishes physical characteristics of a property, such as tree species and soil types, which stems from his college education in Forestry and Resource Management.
Diane's Areas of Expertise
Finance and photography expert, stemming from her college education in finance and real estate. Being an Eliason, real estate has been a life-long family endeavor for Diane, who continues to enjoy this multi-faceted industry.
John's Credentials
Member of the Greater Northwoods MLS and Northwoods Board of Realtors
Member Wisconsin Realtors Association, National Association of Realtors
Property Management: hospitality properties, residential rental properties
Numerous continuing education courses, various aspects of real estate brokerage
Bachelor's Degrees: Forestry and Resource Management, UW-Stevens Point
Licensed in Wisconsin Real Estate since 1989
Diane's Credentials
Member of the Greater Northwoods MLS and Northwoods Board of Realtors
Member Wisconsin Realtors Association, National Association of Realtors
Asset Management: hospitality properties, residential rental properties
Numerous continuing education courses, various aspects of real estate brokerage
Master's Degree: Real Estate Appraisal & Investment Analysis, UW-Madison
Bachelor's Degree: Business / Finance, Marquette University
Licensed in Wisconsin Real Estate since 1989
What our Clients Have Said About Us
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Sue & Rick
Diane would go out of her way to get answers for us very quickly and get back to us the same day. Very happy working with her. Diane went above and beyond to help us resolve issues that came up. We live 250 miles away and could not always be there. We needed a pier to be removed and she handled it all for us! She was amazing! There were several other issues that popped up and we felt very confident that everything would be taken care of by Diane. Very satisfied with our experience. We would highly recommend Eliason... -
Michelle Hartness
"Resourceful and knowledgeable with condo situations and next steps. The pictures and virtual tour were professional and welcoming- I was a skeptic from previous Realtor experience. Resourceful and knowledgeable with condo situations and next steps. Overall 5-star experience, your team was professional, polite, friendly, and timely. Internally and externally the hand off between realtors when ours had a family emergency was seamless. Foremost in the electronic day- Diane and Jeremy responded to emails and texts immediately. It made us feel like family. All we can say is thank you! thank you! thank you!" -Via Zillow -
Julia
"John and Diane are all-around northwoods experts in not only real estate but in parenting, community service, and just general 'good people'. They nailed this listing and the results made both seller and buyer confident and happy.
Unexpected radon and arsenic levels. John Misina researched the companies to solve the problems within one day. Solved the problem. Divided the asset with zero worry. All worked out according to plan and closing was perfect. Of special note, he had the driveway blown of debris for the buyer the day before closing without anyone asking him to do so. Very special touch and much appreciated by all.
I wish I went with Eliason for all my previous northwoods real estate needs. Second to none." -
Ellie Orbison
The drive had become too much. For Ellie Orbison, it was time to sell her beloved home in Presque Isle. There was much to love about this home. Located on a peninsula between two small lakes, a generous 900 feet of lake frontage graced the lot. The lovely 2.5 spacious acres made for a perfect setting for her large, stunning three-bedroom home. Unfortunately, she had a frustrating four-year wait before the home sold. During that time she had listed her home with three real estate agencies who did little to nothing to sell her home. “One year I had no showings. Another year I had three and one year only one,” Orbison tensely described. “I didn’t know how big or small Eliason was. I had heard of John and Jeremy and called each one individually to set an appointment. They came together to tour,” she laughed. After the Realtors made a tour of the property, they told Orbison she had a marketing challenge. She knew the remoteness of Presque Isle was a factor and the men said that it would take a special buyer to make an offer on her home. They said it would probably be a young family or a young couple, probably with young kids, who wouldn’t mind the stairs and were looking for something off the beaten track. And that is who bought my house!” she happily said. “Every other Realtor that worked with me, it was all about ‘drop the price, drop the price.’ Jeremy and John walked in and said don’t drop your price. You are right where you should be. They got the job done,” recalled Orbison. Orbison had nothing but high praise for Jeremy Ryan who took charge of selling her home. In less than a week of listing her home with Eliason Realty of the North, she got her first feedback. “Within a week, a friend at work, said, ‘I think I saw your house on Facebook.’ Right off the bat, Jeremy was already doing more than anyone else had. The other Realtors had tried a listing in the paper, but that didn’t get anything. “Jeremy was doing it himself. Some of the other agencies I worked with went to a central person or the agents themselves didn’t know how to do it. Jeremy got it out there!” Just two months after the home was listed, the right buyers made an offer. Jeremy again rose to the challenge. “When the offer came, it was over the Fourth of July weekend and I was out of town. Poor Jeremy was negotiating on my behalf while I was long distance … He knew I wasn’t thrilled with the price and he did what he could to get them to come up at all. I appreciated that. I knew I was in good hands and that he was really looking out for me. I really did feel cared for in that experience.” Orbison’s Eliason relationship continued through the buying process for her new home, closer to Minocqua. “Jeremy also worked for me to find my new home. Jeremy and I were joined at the hip all summer. “I have told a number of people, call Jeremy Ryan … He was so dedicated — so responsive. The success he had selling my Presque Isle home was a miracle,” said Orbison. Working with a Realtor you trust is key in a successful home selling process. There can be many situations when selling a home where experience is the difference between a sale or losing a good potential buyer. When choosing a Realtor, be sure to ask specific questions and make sure they have a marketing plan focused on your goals. Before you know it, you will place a sold banner on your For Sale sign!" -Via Zillow -
Kevin Smith
Multiple media outlet usage was helpful. John treats you like he would treat a friend. -
Sally Maca
We sold a vacant lot and a sliver of a contiguous property that we also own - Eliason handled survey and lot changes without any issues. John was super responsive and lovely to work with for the several years that he represented us. And Lisa handled a complicated closing with a tight turn around quickly and efficiently. And both put up with lots of questions from my family!
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John's Areas of Expertise
Land and lakes expert, knows the area extremely well, distinguishes physical characteristics of a property, such as tree species and soil types, which stems from his college education in Forestry and Resource Management.
Diane's Areas of Expertise
Finance and photography expert, as well as real estate stemming from her college education in business/finance and real estate. Being an Eliason, real estate has been a life-long family endeavor for Diane, who continues to enjoy this multi-faceted industry.
John's Credentials
Member of the Greater Northwoods MLS and Northwoods Board of Realtors
Member Wisconsin Realtors Association, National Association of Realtors
Property Management: hospitality properties, residential rental properties, 1989 - current
Numerous continuing education courses, various aspects of real estate brokerage
Bachelor's Degrees: Forestry and Resource Management, UW-Stevens Point, 1984
Licensed in Wisconsin Real Estate since 1989
Diane's Credentials
Member of the Greater Northwoods MLS and Northwoods Board of Realtors
Member Wisconsin Realtors Association, National Association of Realtors
Asset Management: hospitality properties, residential rental properties, 1989 - current
Numerous continuing education courses, various aspects of real estate brokerage
Master's Degree: Real Estate Appraisal & Investment Analysis, UW-Madison, 1991
Bachelor's Degree: Business / Finance, Marquette University, 1989
Licensed in Wisconsin Real Estate since 1989