Cell: 218.766.7932
Direct Line: 218.444.1911
Email: bill.oakes@c21bemidji.com
Awards
2023 - CENTURION
2022 - CENTURION
2022 - President's Team
2022 - Quality Service Pinnacle Team
2021 - Quality Service Pinnacle Team
2021 - Masters Team
2020 - CENTURION
2020 - Quality Service Team
2019 - Masters Team
2018 - Quality Service Pinnacle Team
2018 - Masters Team
“As my client, I will work for you from start to finish and beyond, with energy and integrity.”
Having lived in Bemidji for over 30 years, Bill has an edge in knowing our local market trends. Additionally, he has expertise in locations, value, property types, pricing, and negotiating. He has built a reputation for friendly customer care and proven ability to guide buyers to the best match for their dream house and to assist sellers in getting the most value for their home.
Bill seeks to stay ahead of the game when it comes to market education, trends, and technology. His Century 21 marketing tools provide maximum, yet targeted exposure tailored to each property, including professional-quality camera and drone video and photography. Electronic signing, online activity reports, and real-time showing feedback are a few of the tool's sellers appreciate. Buyers love instant, relevant communication through messaging/texting and personalized online searches. Bill hasn't forgotten, though, the value of old-fashioned communication beginning with a handshake and a visit.
Bill has been married to his wife, Laurie, for 30 years and they have three grown children, all above average. When not helping clients, they can be found watching Vikings football (SKOL!) or enjoying the great Minnesota outdoors with family and friends, and their exuberant dog, Ally.
My Client Ratings
My Recent Testimonials
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“Bill Oakes helped a stressful time go much smoother than I anticipated. He was very knowledgeable and helpful and a great communicator. I felt confident in his abilities and appreciated how easy he was to work with. He guided us in our decisions and listened to our input. I would definitely reccommend Bill Oakes to others.”
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“Bill Oakes was so helpful to us as we relocated to Bemidji. I could tell that he cared about our whole family's transition to Bemidji, and that we found happiness here in this community, beyond just finding us a home. He understood our needs and worked to find us what we were looking for, but beyond that, he made it known that he was available if we needed anything in the future, or had any questions about our new hometown. I would definitely work with Bill again, and would refer him to anyone in need of a realtor.”
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“Very grateful for having met Bill at an open house over a year ago. Although not ready to purchase at that time, he knew what I wanted, kept in touch, showed homes, gave his time, gave me an real estate education so I was able to make the best decision for me. Found him to be honest, truthful, took me thru process step by step, his knowledge was valuable. Buying, selling, moving is a huge event. He was kind, and considerate. I would and have highly recommended him. Hopefully I will never move again, but by slim chance I did, I'd' want him in my corner again.”
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“Bill was great! I immediately trusted his advice and appreciated his responsiveness and attention to detail.”
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“Bill did a wonderful job and very pleasant to work with especially when it came to advice and navigating new territory!”
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“The entire process of selling our home from the initial meeting to the closing was expertly guided by Bill Oakes. We followed his guidance on prepearation, timing and pricing. The results were spectacular. Sold in one day!”
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“In our first meeting Bill quickly understood what was important to me and gave a helpful introduction to the Bemidji area. His awareness of a property about to enter the market was a perfect match in every respect. Bill's guidance resulted in an equitable offer that was quickly accepted by the seller. I look forward to maintaining our friendship.”
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“Bill is one of the most trustworthy/ethical realtors that I have worked with. He is very accessible and always follows through. Bill's knowledge and advice takes away the typical stress associated with selling real estate.”
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“Bill is great to work with. Prompt, knowledgeable and professional!”
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“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.”
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“Bill Oaks was kind, considerate and did an exceptional job. As a realtor he went beyond is duties.”
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“Bill is a great communicator. He kept us informed along the way, and responded quickly anytime we initiated contact with him.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“We worked with Bill Oakes over a couple of years trying to find the perfect house. Bill Oakes was very 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!”
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“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!”
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“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..”
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“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. Thanks”
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“Bill was excellent working with. He was friendly and very knowledge about the area. We sold in one day. Everything went very 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 very 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.”
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“Bill was timely in responding to any of our questions and communicated very well thru the entire process.”
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“Would recommend Bill oaks to anyone buying or selling their house .Bill did a great job both selling our home & purchasing our new home”
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“Having Bill on our team made the transaction very 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.”
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“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!”
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“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!!!”
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“Bill Oakes gave us important advice and thoughts and ideas of what we could do to better the property for a quicker sale.”
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“Bill Oakes was very 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 very satisfied with Bill.”
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“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 very 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.”
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“Bill Oaks went out of his way to meet me at my convenience & to answer my questions.”
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“Bill Understood our need for time before closing and respected that.”
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“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!”
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“Bill did a great job in all areas. Sold the home very quickly. Enjoy working with him.”
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“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.”
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“Bill Oakes provided us with outstanding service. Our property was an unusual one and had a very 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 very high integrity person who was always looking out for our interests first and foremost .”
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“Bill had a great marketing plan. We had 9 offers in a week. My opinion is Bill and his team are probably the best in town!”
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“I could not have had a better experience than the one I had with Bill Oakes. I value honesty very 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.”
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“Bill has done a great job in selling our properties in Tenstrike,”
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“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!”
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“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.”
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“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!”
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“Bill Oakes did a great job for us.”
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“Bill did a great job from the time I met him until the sale was Final, and would highly recommend him!”
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“Got the job done!!! Thank you Bill :0)”
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“Bill is great to work with, he takes the time to answer all of your questions. He is very knowledgeable in all areas of his job.”
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“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!”
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“Bill is very knowledgeable about the real estate market and Bemidji in general. He is easy to communicate with and fun to work with!”
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“He was a very good listener and very perceptive. He has become a friend through the process of selling our lake home. and with downsizing in mind, Bill was very conscientious about finding us a home he knew we would be happy with.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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