Where you work, and who you work with, matters.

At Stark, we are a group of top performing agents, committed to setting the standard for real estate services in Madison. This has been our commitment since 1908, and why we are the #1 real estate firm in Madison and Dane County.

The Stark Standard is to serve clients by focusing on their needs and providing real value. We do this by being knowlegeable on our market, having a process that guides home buyers and sellers, and genuinely connecting with our clients to help them with their move. In other words, we focus on the relationship and service, not the transaction.

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Tools for Success

At Stark, we provide the tools, training, and support that empower our top agents to spend more time with their buyers and sellers. Our dedicated support systems handle the details, freeing our agents to focus on what matters most—helping their clients move to the life they want.

Business Success by Serving our Clients

We believe when you commit yourself to service and mastery of your craft the results are both meaningful and life-changing. Top performing agents work on personal growth to better serve others, which creates successful results. Giving value is the key. Stark training, coaching, and development programs are designed to sharpen your skills, elevate your service, and help you achieve high production along with high customer satisfaction.

Exceptional service in every way. I cannot say enough good things about Vicki Kenyon. Her professionalism, knowledge, enthusiasm and patience with all aspects of the buying process made buying a home of my own possible. An extraordinarily good experience. I recommend Vicki wholeheartedly.

-Elizabeth C.

We had an amazing experience working with Jimmer as first-time homebuyers! He was honest and straightforward throughout the whole process and really took the time to understand what we were looking for. We also really appreciated how he took the time to get to know us as people, not just clients. We were referred to Jimmer by two different friends and now totally understand why. We’re so happy we went with him and will absolutely recommend him to anyone buying or selling!

-McKenzie P.

I wanted to share my exceptional experience working with Erica Thompson. Her diligence throughout all transactions is remarkable, and she consistently goes above and beyond to finalize deals. We truly appreciated her dedication to keeping us informed at every stage and her consistently prompt responses. Having both bought and sold properties with Erica, we can confidently say that we intend to continue working with her for all our future real estate needs. Her hard work, professionalism, and unwavering diligence are truly commendable.

-Kim G.

Caley Rouse was an absolutely amazing realtor! We always felt listened to, encouraged, and supported. The house we ended up getting was one of her recommendations that was totally off our radar, and she went above and beyond to find it! We were very nervous to start this process but she made it feel accessible. We would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!

-Josh W.

Teresa Duerst Haufle was OUTSTANDING during our house hunting journey! Teresa will 100% have your back when looking for a home. She broke things down for us that made hard topics more understandable. Her personality made this intimidating journey so enjoyable, and she was a bright light that kept us hopeful. We HIGHLY recommend her; she is a rare find in the Realtor world.

-Hannah & Jason F.

Cera Connely was AMAZING and bent over backwards to help us get into our home. I truly could not be more impressed. Thank you so much for everything!

-Leigh M.

Our Story

Since 1908, Stark Company Realtors has been a family-owned brokerage. As one of the longest tenured and largest real estate companies in Southern Wisconsin, Stark has a rich heritage and a respected name. With offices throughout Dane County, Stark remains deeply involved in the growth of Madison and its surrounding communities.

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Stark History

1908: Presbyterian Minister Albert C. Stark co-founds Stark-McLane Land Co. to sell land in the Dakotas. His son, 23-year-old Paul E. Stark, succeeds an ill Mr. McLane and the company changes its name to Stark Land Co.

1910: Stark Land Co. begins selling real estate in Madison.

1916: Paul Stark helps organize the Madison Real Estate Board and becomes President of what is now the Realtors Assoc. of South Central Wisconsin (RASCW).

1919: Paul Stark co-founds the Anchor Building and Loan Assoc., today called Anchor Bank, to ease the frustration of securing a mortgage.

1921: As it is no longer just a land company, the company name is officially changed to The Paul E. Stark Co.

1926: The first office building is built, marking a first for a Madison Realtor.

1937: National Assoc. of Real Estate Boards elects Paul Stark as President, the first from a small city to hold the position. The same year, he co-creates the nation’s first comprehensive real estate program for the University of Wisconsin.

1945: Following Paul Stark’s passing at age 61, longtime employee Walter Schar becomes General Manager. Around this same time, Paul’s two sons, Phillip and Richard, return home from their World War II military service.

1948: Phillip Stark joins the company with a distinguished infantry record and a B.B.A. in real estate from the University of Wisconsin, graduating from the very program his father, Paul Stark, helped create.

1965: Walter Schar passes away and Phillip Stark becomes President.

1977: The first branch office, Madison West, opens with a new building soon following.

1978: Phillip's son, David Stark, joins the firm as a Sales Associate. The East Office opens and a new building is constructed.

1989: Phillip Stark retires and David Stark becomes President. In the same year, the company buys the real estate brokerage business from Anchor Savings and Loan Assoc., doubling the size of the firm and adding two branches.

1992: David Stark becomes one of five founding members of a partnership group owning Preferred Title. Later that year, the group again partners to create Universal Home Protection.

1996: Sun Prairie Office opens after purchasing Yunker Real Estate Services.

1998: Middleton Office opens, later moving its staff to the West Office, after purchasing Simon & Voss Realtors.

2003: Stoughton Office opens, and a new building is built, after purchasing Hill, Hanssen & Pfundheller.

2004: Central/Corporate Office is built in Fitchburg, becoming the eighth building that Stark Company Realtors builds in the Greater Madison area.

2006: Baraboo Office opens after purchasing Coldwell Banker McGann Realty.

2009: As part of a long-standing commitment to the community, Stark begins its annual Community Classic Golf Outing, raising over $200,000 for local community organizations to date.

RECENT YEARS have seen Stark maintain its leadership in the local market, consistently recognized by InBusiness Magazine's Book of Lists as #1 in Properties Sold in Dane County and being named the magazine's Executive Choice Award winner. In addition, Stark continually receives accolades for Best Of Madison and Madison's People's Choice awards.

Reach out to learn more about why Stark agents make us Dane County’s #1 brokerage year after year.

In the Community

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Celebrating Our 17th Annual Stark Community Classic

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 17th Annual Stark Community Classic Golf Outing at The Oaks Golf Course! We could not have asked for a more beautiful day on the golf course in support of Breast Cancer Recovery. We raised a record-breaking $27,575!

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