Bill is one of the most trustworthy/ethical realtors that I have worked with. He is accessible and always follows through. Bill's knowledge and advice takes away the typical stress associated with selling real estate.
Bruce and Marsha Kaehne, Bemidji, MN, a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill is great to work with. Prompt, knowledgeable and professional!
Bill did a great job on a difficult and complex negotiating deal. Dealing with two properties that each had their own complexities.
He bent over backwards to help with the care of the property while the sale was pending.
He is friendly and trustworthy. I would recomend him.
Penny Ann Evans, Bemidji, Mn., a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill Oaks was kind, considerate and did an exceptional job. As a realtor he went beyond is duties.
Bill is a great communicator. He kept us informed along the way, and responded quickly anytime we initiated contact with him.
Campbell family, Bemidji , a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill Oakes did a fantastic job. He listened to our wants and needs and always completed what he said he would do. Bill was a great communicator and guided us throughout the process. Kept us well informed and was there to the end. Thanks for making the sale easy and quick.
Bill was the ultimate professional as usual for my house sale (helped me with the purchase of the house as well). I really appreciate working with him for the excellent service he provided. He educated and guided me throughout the process.
Anna and Jeremy Forster, Bemidji , a buyer from Puposky, MN
We worked with Bill Oakes over a couple of years trying to find the perfect house. Bill Oakes was patient and knowledgeable, showing us a variety of properties and was extremely responsive, which helped us find or dream house. We couldn't be happier!
Jim and Jeanie Harrington, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill did a great job and was helpful at getting us exactly in the area we wanted. Took care of all details so was not stressful at all!
Gary & Karen Hoeft, Bemidji MN, a seller from Bemidji, MN
We had a wonderful experience working with Bill. His marketing was excellent and he kept in touch with us every couple of days. I would highly recommend him..
Bill oakes has represented us in a few Purchases & Sales. Has always been professional & kept us informed. He made the sale of our lake home so much easier & less stressful, considering we were currently moving out & into our other home at the same time.
Bill was excellent working with. He was friendly and knowledge about the area. We sold in one day. Everything went smoothly closing the the of our cabin. I would recommend these realtors especially Bill Oakes.
This was the most smoothly sale that we ever had. Bill Oakley kept us informed all the time and he was professional throughout. I would definitely recommend Bill anytime.
I can't say a thing negative about Bill Oakes while handling our sale.
Century 21 was great and always professional and friendly.
Joe Erickson North Dakota - Bemidji, MN, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill was timely in responding to any of our questions and communicated well thru the entire process.
Would recommend Bill oaks to anyone buying or selling their house .Bill did a great job both selling our home & purchasing our new home
Mike & Sarah Karvakko, Bemidji, MN, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Having Bill on our team made the transaction enjoyable. Bill's attention to detail, communication style and feedback are priceless. I would highly recommend Bill Oakes and the Team at Century 21 Dickinson Realtors to anyone looking to buy or sell a piece of property.
Bill Oakes did a wonderful job telling us the details of our property before we put in an offer. He also kept us updated whenever sellers gave new information. We are so glad Bill was our realtor as he was personable, kind & honest!
Bill spent several years helping me scour the area for the perfect first home for me. He was honest about issues with homes, and up front about how I could make them work. His patience paid off in the perfect home. I'm so excited!!!
Phil Orton, Bemidji, MN, a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill Oakes gave us important advice and thoughts and ideas of what we could do to better the property for a quicker sale.
Joel and Kalley Johannsen - Bemidji, MN, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill Oakes was thorough with every part of the process. When touring homes, he made sure to point out flaws and areas of concern. This showed that he cared about us, the home that we bought, and that he wasn't just trying to make a sale. Overall, we were satisfied with Bill.
A co-worker recommended that I reach out to Bill Oakes and it wasn't before long that I realized why. Bill was right there with me every step of the way for my first time selling. He was knowledgeable and helped me get the place sold within a matter of a few weeks. He was great at getting back to me in a timely manner and letting know what I needed to get done on my side. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell.
Sandy Guyan, Bemidji, MN, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill Oaks went out of his way to meet me at my convenience & to answer my questions.
Thank you Bill for your hard work in helping us find a home quickly in a tough market. Your knowledge of the area and home values was spot on and you helped us make a great decision on a wonderful home!
You helped us so much through a stressful situation. Thank you for your patience, communication, explanation, great advice, and extra effort you put into making this happen!
If you need help with Real Estate call Bill!
We moved from six hours away, so we needed a real estate agent we could trust who would have our best interests in mind because he needed to be our "eyes" when we could not be there. Bill Oakes did this for us and did it well. We also needed an agent who would be pleasantly prompt in response to our many required texts/phone calls, be knowledgeable to recommend contractors and services, and be willing to provide his professional opinions in a friendly, respectful manner. Our home purchase went well from start to finish, and we have already highly recommended him to two other prospective buyers.
Bill Oakes provided us with outstanding service. Our property was an unusual one and had a narrow market. Bill was a strong presence and encouraged us to be patient which was what was required for us to sell the property and get out of it essentially what we needed. I couldn't be more pleased with his handling of the sale . His knowledge of the local market is second to none and he is a high integrity person who was always looking out for our interests first and foremost .
I could not have had a better experience than the one I had with Bill Oakes. I value honesty much and Bill did not disappoint. He exceeded my expectations. If I ever need a realtor in the future my first call will be to Bill.
Alan Wortzel Sanibel Florida, a seller from Tenstrike, MN
Bill has done a great job in selling our properties in Tenstrike,
Daniel and Hannah Carpenter, Bemidji, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
My husband and I are so thankful for Bill Oakes!
We were 'first time home buyers' and he walked us through each step and took the time to answer our numerous questions. Bill was honest, full of knowledge and helped guide us through the sea of papers. Thank you for being a great agent, Bill!
Bill Oakes is an excellent realtor. My husband and I couldn't be more satisfied. We trust Bill. He is friendly and personable. We were grateful for Bill's extensive knowledge and years of experience in real estate. It allowed us to completely rely on him to take care of all the details. He did an amazing job. The selling side was truly stress free.
Bill Oakes was awesome! Highly recommend him whether you are selling or buying. Made it a good experience. He always responded back to us timely and was so knowledgeable about the area which was key to finding a great home. He is Friendly and Personable!
Tom Sykora, Bemidji Mn. , a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill Oakes did a great job for us.
John Hepola. Bemidji mn, a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill did a great job from the time I met him until the sale was
Final, and would highly recommend him!
Bill is the ultimate professional! My vision for my home purchase morphed 3 times during the home search and Bill never skipped a beat. He'd take a few moments to get the new vision and then would run with it. I learnt a lot about the RE market in Bemidji during my long journey to finding a place. I'm most grateful to Bill for his expertise and tireless effort to helping me find my new place!
Bill is knowledgeable about the real estate market and Bemidji in general. He is easy to communicate with and fun to work with!
Dave & Ellen Parker, Bemidji, a seller from Bemidji, MN
He was a good listener and perceptive. He has become a friend through the process of selling our lake home. and with downsizing in mind, Bill was conscientious about finding us a home he knew we would be happy with.
Jack & Sherry Frost- Bemidji, Minnesota , a buyer from Bemidji, MN
It was a pleasure doing business with Bill Oakes. He is a highly competent real estate professional and a credit to your organization. I would highly endorse Bill as your real estate go to person and will definitely do business with him again. If you should need to use me as a reference for future clients, feel free to call me.
David and Ellen Parker, Bemidji, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill was a good listener and was perceptive of our needs. He was trustworthy and we felt he was looking out for our best interests in purchasing the property that fit us. He has become a friend through the process of both selling and buying.
Bill helped us in so many ways beyond just finding the right house. He helped us find a local trustworthy contractor for our roof, had recommendations in things that could help fix up the house, and kept us up to date on everything going on.
John Pechin, Bemidji MN, a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill did a great job for us. Bill understands the local market and lead us through the process in a timely and professional fashion. This is our second experience working with Bill and we highly recommend his services to any one looking to sell or purchase a home.
Nancy Vyskocil, Bemidji, a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill was a real partner in the sale of our lake home. We talked regularly and he kept us updated on the market conditions. Putting a house on the market during Covid was a bit of a wild ride but Bill was helpful. Nancy Vyskocil
Noel Erestain, Bemidji MN, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill helped make our move to Bemidji a lot smoother. He was willing to give us information about the area and the neighborhoods. He felt more like a friend helping you find a home. And by the way, we did this process though the pandemic.
Thank you Bill for helping us find a home.
Greg and Miranda Carlson-Laporte, MN, a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill was wonderful the first time he helped us buy a house and was just as amazing this time around. He answered all our questions in timely manner and helped walk us through the process of selling our house as well as buying our new home. Even when we ran into a couple of issues he stayed on it and worked to make things right. The process would not have been as painless as it was without him. We definitely recommend him 100%.
If you are looking for someone to help you buy or sell your home, Bill Oakes is a great team player. He knows the business inside-out and possesses exceptional business ethics.
The buyer of our home had requests that were beyond the inspection time frame, Bill was good in advising how to respond if we were not sure which direction to go. Appreciated his honesty and how he always left us feeling like we could make the right decision.
Knowing how quickly the market was turning houses we were having a hard time finding one, we were feeling a little stressed with the time frame but he was able to calm our nerves by telling us that new listings posted daily.
He would keep looking and encouraged us to keep looking as well.
Many homes needed a fair amount of work and he was good to point out things that might be of concern, we appreciated that.
We were able to relate to his sense of humor which also made the process fun.
Bill was super helpful, honest and patient with the entire process. I would recommend Bill to anyone who is looking to purchase a home or property.
Fred Martin, Eugene Oregon, a seller from Bemidji, MN
My wife and I have known Bill Oakes for years, so we requested his services in selling our house with confidence that he would do an excellent job.
Our expectations were fully satisfied. Bill served us both professionally and in a warm and friendly manner. At the beginning he informed us what the sales process would involve, and he carefully and thoroughly made recommendations about what we needed to do in order to sell our house. I had no idea the process would involve so many steps, but Bill walked us through each one starting with the listing of the property and continuing until the closing.
I can recommend Bill without any reservations.
Ronnie Dittus 10375 east way nw bemidji, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
If it wouldn't have been for Bill we never would've had a chance on this property 0
Shane and Jennie Fjerstad from Bemidji, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
I am first time home buyer. My husband had dealt with Bill Oakes before. When we were considering buying a house, my husband decided to just go with Bill Oakes since he had great experience with him from last time. I say, he is amazing. If I were to buy a house again, I'd look for Bill and follow him wherever agency he may be.
Bill, was a wealth of local knowledge. He was patient and attentive to our needs while searching for a home. We will recommend Bill to my mother when she moves to the area next spring.
Bill did a wonderful job for me, right away we both seen eye to eye, he was patient, never tried to sell me a house just to sell me one, wanted to make sure it was the right one for me. He did an amazing job at walking me through the entire process. I would, and have recommended bill to family and friends. Thank you bill.
Time was of the essence in getting our home on the market as we had already purchased a home and winter was looming. Our home was listed quickly and we had a purchase agreement within days. Bill was always available to answer questions and helped us through the process seamlessly.
As indicated by the survey questions and answers I felt my experience with Bill and Century 21 was excellent. His experience in helping me prep the house for sale and then working with me through the sale process was invaluable.
Mike Holter
Karl Salscheider: Bemidji/Cass Lake MN, a buyer from Cass Lake, MN
Believed I could trust Bill to look out for the best interests of everyone involved.
Bill was patient with us, knew our needs. He recommend houses that we would not have considered because he was able to use his knowledge of the available houses to help meet our need. We would not have found the home that we purchases without his help.
Rylie Helweg, Bemidji, MN, a seller from Shevlin, MN
When we decided to sell out house, we knew we wanted Bill Oaks to be our realtor. He is a well respected man in our church, and we felt we could trust him. Once the sale process started Bill exceeded our expectations and provided excellent service. Even when our first buyers backed out right before closing, he jumped on our second offer right away and helped us see the positive side of the situation. We would highly recommend Bill and will use his services again when we decide to buy a house again.
Bill Oakes is there when you need him. He is professional, knowledgable, and a pleasure to work with. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Bill and often recommend him to others. We respect and appreciate Bill completely.
Bill knew what we were looking for and helped us remain focused on this goal. He also offered insight regarding other aspects of home selection that we did not think about.
I am pleased with the job that Bill did. He went above and beyond any other realtor that I have ever dealt with and over the years of flipping houses I have had several. I definitely would go to him again. Thank you for a job well done!
When we moved back to Bemidji 11 years ago, Bill Oakes was our agent at that time. We were satisfied with our results from that home search and purchase. So, when we were ready to move again, we didn't even consider working with anyone else.
Bill Oaks is a great listener. When we sat down with him and told him what our ideal house would look like, he got us. We had a specific type of property in mind, and Bill was able to do the practically impossible by finding a new place that our whole family loves.
Bill is personable, approachable, and a good communicator. He is professional and knowledgeable in all the aspects of buying and selling houses, as well as really good at reading people, which is an excellent skill to have in his job.
My family is thankful to have had Bill Oakes helping us find our dream house, and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell in this area.
Bill Oakes has been a friend for many years. He was our agent when we moved back to Bemidji 11 years ago. He was excellent then, and even more experienced and professional now. We never even considered working with anyone else.
Bill worked really hard to help us hit the ground running with getting our house on the market, which helped our house sell quickly. He had excellent ideas on ways to increase the value and marketability of our house.
Bill is professional and knowledgeable, and at the same time approachable and comfortable to work with. He really listened to us and we felt like we were working together as a team with Bill, with the goal of getting our house on the market and sold as quickly as possible.
Selling a house is a stressful time. Bill made that process run as smoothly as possible for us, while helping us keep things in a healthy perspective. We are thankful he was part of our team in selling our house. We wholeheartedly recommend Bill Oakes to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
Roger Hellquist, Florida, a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill Oakes is the most caring & knowledgeable real estate broker I have been associated with.
Bill Oakes was recommended to me by a friend in Bemidji. As we worked on the sale from a distance, having a trustworthy agent was critical and Bill never disappointed. I was kept well informed about the process, the showings, the open houses. I know that Bill worked hard to make it happen in the best possible way. I give him my best recommendation.
Bill not only worked with us but also with sellers agent and bank to get the deal done. We are self employed and it was challenging and Bill never gave up and put the extra effort in we needed. Thanks for the hard work Bill!
Bill was extremely hard working and worked well after work hours to help make a deal. Bill's expertise and customer service is second to none and worth cent.
Ryan Anderson, Argyle MN, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill Oakes was professional and courteous throughout the entire process. My wife and I never felt pushed or pressured during any of our property tours with Bill. We both knew that Bill had our best interests at heart, and eventually we would fine the right property for us. Through Bill's connections and local expertise that opportunity came and we closed on our dream cabin this fall. What a great experience !
Eric & Lindsay Nygren, Bemdiji, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
The home buying process can be intimidating, especially when it involves a long-distance move. Bill Oakes walked us through every step of the process and made it easy. We appreciated Bill's expertise and knowledge as we looked for the right home for our family in a new community. We were thankful for an agent who was quick to answer phone calls and emails when we had questions throughout the process. We would highly recommend Bill's services to anyone who is ready to buy or sell a home.
Bill came highly recommended and for good reason! I was in a hurry to find a home, but it also had to meet some specific criteria. Bill listened carefully to my particular requirements. He didn't waste time showing me properties that simply wouldn't work. He was respectful and always responded quickly to my questions. If he was not available, he would let me know via text messages when I could expect to hear back from him. Bill helped me to understand bits of information particular to home maintenance I would need to know in this cold climate since I am new here . I would definitely recommend Bill to anyone who is looking to sell or purchase a home in the Bemidji area! 2018
Mike Lundberg, Rugby, ND, a seller from Bemidji, MN
During the sale of our home Bill Oakes was a huge blessing. He was approachable, knowledgeable, and always had a calming presence. I knew I could trust Bill because of his reputation for being a man of integrity. Because of Bill's expertise our home sale went well. In the end we were extremely happy we chose Bill as our agent.
2018
Matthew Carpenter, Bemidji, MN, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill Oakes was great to deal with: he was pleasant, cheerful, and knowledgeable. This was my first home buying experience, so I had a lot of questions. Bill patiently and thoroughly answered all of them. I actually enjoyed the process, and learned a lot. 2018
Jim and Mary Wiese, Bemidji, MN, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
We have known Bill Oakes for many years. We know him to be a person of integrity and that consideration was paramount for us when we chose a realtor. Relocating to a new community can be stressful, but knowing we could implicitly trust the information he shared with us made the process much easier.
Bill patiently worked through the process with us, educating us along the way. I think he knew, long before we did, what kind of a home would meet our needs, but he helped us explore all the possibilities until we found one we were comfortable with.
We would recommend Bill Oakes to whomever is seeking an approachable, knowledgeable, and helpful advocate who has their finger on the pulse of this community. 2018
Gina Alianello, Bemidji, MN, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill Oakes was patient when working with me to find the right house to meet my needs. He was always quick to respond to any questions I had and easy to work with. Made the purchase of my first home go smoothly regardless of the multiple obstacles that arose throughout the closing process. I would recommend Bill to anyone! 2018
Bill Oakes is a friend we felt would treat us with his best service and consideration. He is low-key, knowledgeable, and trust-worthy. We were comfortable dealing with him and felt he always took our best interest to bear on his recommendations.
We appreciated Bill going above & beyond to help work with the sellers in order to facilitate our purchase. Since they were selling without a broker, he worked with them to guide them with the pertinent forms and processes which they needed to do prior to closing. 2018
Good guy and met our expectations.
I would not hesitate to use his services again 2017
Jan Collette Bemidji,MN, a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill Oaks is one of the best guys in Real estate. His knowledge is good and he knows how to handle people. He always concerned how the buyer is feeling Great job Bill 2017
Vaughn and Pam Mattson, Bemidji, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill illustrate a lot of patience with different circumstances through out our search and purchase. . 2017
Bryce R Oakes - Bemidji, a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill was fantastic...
He made up for being such a mean brother when we were kids by doing such an amazing job on the sale of my home.
2017
Alan and Dawn cullifer Bemidji, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
When we had sold our home with out some thing else to buy we were nervous. Bill reassured us that it will all work out. It sure did. couple days later we found what we were looking for. This was not an easy task. We have never purchased a home this way and had many many questions. Bill always answered quickly and if he was not going to be around we knew ahead of time. He is 100% the best in the business 2017
alan & dawn cullifer Bemidji, a seller from Bemidji, MN
I would and have already recommended Bill Oaks for other people thinking of selling their homes. If I was to need to sell again he would be the first and only phone call I would make. He answers quickly and explains every thing so someone who has never been through this understands. 2017
Hari Raman Pokhrel, Bemidji, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill is easy to work with. All transactions went smoothly.He was also accommodating of my schedules, as I could be present only in the weekends and holidays for property showcase. He would be willing to work even during weekends/ Easter holiday to look for houses.
Bill provides reliable professional information. He tries to know you and keeps your goals/ values in mind while selecting and showing houses. If you want professional services in a personal manner, the agent to go would be Bill Oakes.
Bill helped us greatly with buying our first home. From the first time we met to our closing date he was only a phone call away with any questions we had. Bill took care of any concerns we had during our journey to home ownership. He also knows the Bemidji area well and can find you the right house but more than that, he can find you the right community as well. We highly recommend Bill Oakes to anyone that is looking to purchase a home. 2017
Mark Bjornrud, Bemidji MN, a buyer from Bemidji, MN
The first time that I met with Bill I knew he was the right person to go with. The two biggest things were his knowledge of the local market, and I felt right away that I could trust that he had our best interests as priority.
I usually don't give "excellent" on surveys, but I honestly could not find a fault in any of areas.
This was our first home buying experience and everything went extremely smooth. We felt well informed and well taken care of throughout the whole process. 2017
Bill Oaks was a helpful and prompt realtor. He has high integrity and was patient with my wife and I as we went through buying our first home. We trust him and would highly recommend him. 2016
We had used a previous realtor to look at properties in the area. We had asked the realtor to follow up via email with properties we might be interested in. When we didn't receive any feedback, we asked a friend in the area who she would recommend - she said Bill Oakes. We are grateful for that recommendation!
Without Bill I don't think we would have had this opportunity to purchase our home.
Bill was professional and I appreciated how responsive he was to our inquiries. 2016
Steven Hostetter, Bemidji, MN, a seller from Bemidji, MN
Our experience with Bill Oakes as our seller's agent proved to be invaluable. Bill not only has superb knowledge and experience in real estate transactions, he is also exceptionally knowledgeable about the local real estate market knowing both how to market and price the sale. He was accessible, helpful, courteous, kind, and respectful. He is a man of integrity making him fully trustworthy in our interactions. 2016
Bill Oakes at Century 21 Dickinson Realtors gave a great first impression. Clearly knew the area, the differences between different sections and counties. Had great knowledge of the types of homes, structures, and appliances.
Everything went smoothly and would use him again. 2016
Matt Friedman, Sussex, NB, Canada, a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill has been around in Bemidji for quite some time, and knows the area well. He was an excellent guide throughout this process.
I understand that Bill was not the only agent who showed our house, and would express appreciation for others as well, particularly Robert Scott Pearson, who actually lives next door.
To reiterate, our experience with Bill was excellent. He is certainly one of the most knowledgeable real estate agents in the Bemidji area. At a time when sales are moving, though prices are relatively flat, he was able to help us to see a profit from our sale, too, and all with the kind of integrity we would expect toward both us and to our buyer. If you need to get your property sold, Bill's your guy! 2016
Bill knew my desire to live in the Irvingboro area. It was through his connections that it was made possible. He presented my offer and my situation in a way that gave me favor with the seller who had a higher offer than mine to choose from.
Bill became a good friend through all of this. 2016
Bill Oakes provided guidance on staging our home and it sold in less that one week. We could not be happier with the guidance he provided! Bill Oakes is not high pressure but certainly knows all the aspects of buying/selling a home. The knowledge Bill Oakes brought to the table as far as market, staging, processes, etc. was invaluable. I would highly recommend Bill Oakes to anyone who is considering buying or selling property. 2016
V. Kirby Bahr Bemidji Minnesota, a buyer from Laporte, MN
A buyer is always skeptical of a salesman, it is human nature. There are ways a salesman tries to establish a relationship with a potential buyer...some of which are predictable and obvious. Some salesmen actually project commission dollar signs in their words and actions. Bill is not that type of person...he is a salesman but it is apparent that he cares about his buyers and sellers...you can feel that almost immediately. He is open...friendly...knowledgeable... and patient.
I could go on and on about individual instances, but refrain from that since individual instances are not as important as simply knowing that Bill will take care of you. He genuinely cares. Your instances will be dealt with in an honest and forthright way. There is not much more one can ask for.
I knew Bill Oakes was someone of integrity that I could trust and that he had a great sales record. He was highly recommended to me by others in my church.
This property has a natural gas pipeline going through the back yard. I worried that this would make it difficult to sell. Bill's approach was to make the buyer aware of it early on so it wasn't a big surprise/disappointment later. He coached me on removing clutter and pointed out some areas that I needed to make some small improvements. He did a great job with photos that showed my house in the most appealing way.
I wanted to move my house quickly. I felt Bill Oakes nailed the asking price. My house had lots of viewings, sold at my asking price and in record time.
I liked working with him enough to highly recommend him to a co-worker who was needing to sell her home too. He sold it before they even put it on the market.
I would definitely work with Bill Oakes again. It didn't matter to me which realty I worked with. It mattered what realtor I worked with. 2016
Gary Comfort, New Prague, MN., a buyer from Bemidji, MN
Bill Oakes was sensitive to our needs and patient throughout the process
I would contact him again for future real estate needs 2016
I have known Bill Oakes for many years through our church. Bill has always been a friendly, trustworthy person. He has a great, fun personality! When I was finally ready to let go and sell my land, Bill was the person I chose to turn to, because I needed that assurance from a friendly, reliable person. I knew I could trust him to help me decide the value and asking price for my land, and I knew he would look out for my best interests.
Century 21 is lucky to have such a fine man as Bill Oakes as a representative of your organization! 2016
Tom & Sherry Corson formerly from, a seller from Bemidji, MN
Bill was great to work with and I've recommended him to all my friends that may be in the need of a Realtor. We dealt with him on our last 3 sales and purchases. Mainly because he had a personality that made him easy to work with and listened to our needs and was able to act on them in a manner we expected. Thanks Bill for making things happen. 2016
Chavvah Frick, Bemidji MN , a buyer from Bemidji, MN
I had a good experience working with Bill Oakes. The whole housing search went smooth and well due to his expert advice. He was trustworthy and I felt I could honestly trust his opinion on a property. He was always friendly and open to my many questions through out the whole process from looking at properties to the final closing. I would recommend Bill to those looking for a realtor. 2016
As the executor for my mother's estate, I was responsible for selling her home. Because I live out of town, this could have been an overwhelming process. However, the experience could not have been better. Bill Oakes was so knowledgeable and conscientious; he took care of all the details and was always available to answer questions. I would highly recommend him to family and friends. 2016
Bill Oakes went above and beyond any other experience we've had with realtors. We were living in Minnesota and moving to Bemidji to care for my elderly parents. It was a hard move both physically and emotionally. We left two little grandboys behind. We did everything long distance without seeing the property. Bill described the property perfectly so we had a good idea of what we were moving into.
We closed on a Friday and wired the money and had possession on Monday. When he did the walk through the property was dirty and a lot of stuff left in the garage. He emptied the garage and hired someone to clean the kitchen so when we arrived Tuesday afternoon we walked into our clean new home. The carpet had to be replace and he coordinated that with us and the carpet salesperson.
Bill Oakes is a fantastic individual and represents the realty industry with professionalism and integrety. 2016
Sharon Peske, Deer River, MN, a seller from Bemidji, MN
We are delighted with Bill Oakes' work, and how smoothly the sale of our house proceeded. He helped us choose a price for selling, and guided us through all of the steps right up to closing day. He also followed through and contacted us after we had moved in to our new home, so see how we were doing. We credit him with helping us stay on top of essential details through the entire process! 2016
As first time land buyers we were pleased with the quality of services provided by Bill Oakes. He was professional in every step of the way, from the proposal to the closing. I would strongly recommend Bill to anyone who is looking at purchasing real estate and wants to work with an honest agent.
Marian Bomgren of Waconia, MN, a seller from Hines, MN
Bill was always professional, kins & prompt in responding to any questions. He was honest about pricing our property which paid off in a quick and efficient sale. 2015
Bill Oakes is a AAA+++ agent and person! Would highly recommend him to anyone seeking help in buying or selling a home!
You would be hard pressed to find a better person or agent in theBemidji area. Bill is honest, knows the area, knows the market, communicates well and is a straight shooter.
Ron 2015
Stephanie Schuver, Bemidji mn, a seller from Laporte, MN
Betsie curb was a good agent. I will definitely use her to purchase land to build on. 2015