Josh Werner, Realtor

03/15/2026

01/16/2026

It’s officially "Why do I live where the air hurts my face?" season (it's coming Sunday night into Monday morning!). 🥶

Just kidding. We love Wisconsin. Mostly. 😆

Before you hunker down for the weekend, I wanted to share a quick Dad Joke to warm you up:

What falls alongside the fire but never gets hurt?
The snow. ❄️

(I know, I know. You’re welcome.)

If you are brave enough to venture out this weekend, Waukesha County has some great winter events kicking off. Or, if you are like me, maybe you are just planning to stay in and browse Zillow (we can talk at length about their Zestimates & how "accurate" they are).

If you are browsing and see something that catches your eye, let me know. I’ll go warm up the car.

Stay warm out there, friends!

Josh Werner

01/16/2026

The new Mukwonago Dunkin' is open, but... ☕ - https://mailchi.mp/e0fb8bee35a0/the-new-mukwonago-dunkin-is-open-but

01/14/2026

The most expensive mistake a seller can make in 2026!

I hear it all the time. "Josh, let’s list it high. We can always come down later if we have to."

It sounds logical, right? It leaves room to negotiate.

Here is the reality of the Wisconsin market right now. The first two weeks of a listing are the "Golden Window." That is when the serious buyers—the ones with pre-approvals ready—are watching.

If you price your home accurately from Day 1, you create urgency. You create competition. That is how we see that 100%+ list-to-purchase ratio.

But if you price it high to "test the market," you miss that window. The home sits. The excitement fades. Buyers start asking, "What’s wrong with it?" Eventually, you have to drop the price. Usually, you end up chasing the market down and netting less money than if we had priced it strategically from the start.

Don't let "testing the market" cost you your equity.

Preparation and data matter. If you want to see the numbers I use to calculate a winning price, shoot me a message. Let’s look at the strategy before we look at the price tag.

Josh Werner

12/12/2025

I am so grateful and thrilled to receive such a wonderful review from a dear friend! It was an absolute pleasure helping her find the perfect lake property. Ensuring a smooth, legally sound, and stress-free process is always my top priority, and I'm so glad my communication and knowledge of Wisconsin real estate law made a positive impact. Wishing you endless happy memories by the water!

See more: https://www.realsatisfied.com/Josh-Werner

11/26/2025

The Market's Taking a Breath... And a 50-Year Mortgage?! 🤯 -

Before we dive in, I just want to take a moment this Thanksgiving week to say a huge thank you. I’m incredibly grateful for the trust you place in me and for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing community. Wishing you and your family a wonderful and warm Thanksgiving.

11/10/2025

There’s been a suggestion that a 50-year mortgage would be advantageous for consumers. Here's a breakdown of what that would look like for an average Waukesha County home. Let’s consider the following information and a basic summary for a $459k home (I’ve omitted closing costs and similar expenses), which is the median in Waukesha County:

30-Year Fixed:
- Monthly Payment: $3,913.48
- Down Payment: $45,900
- Interest Rate: 6.5%
- Total Investment over 30 Years: $1,002,633

50-Year Fixed:
- Monthly Payment: $3,631.12
- Down Payment: $45,900
- Interest Rate: 6.5%
- Total Investment over 50 Years: $1,484,674

**Note:** This results in an additional $482,041 in interest compared to the 30-Year Loan.

Who do you believe this benefits?

10/22/2025

🍂✨ Cozy Fall Vibes ✨🍂

Candles glowing, soft throws, a warm mug of tea, and maybe even a crackling fireplace… nothing says home quite like fall comforts. At Realty ONE Group Luminous, we believe your home should be your coziest place to land.

👉 Tell us: What’s YOUR #1 fall cozy essential?

10/01/2025

So excited!

Congratulations Josh! 🎉

We’re proud to share that Josh ranked #2 in the entire state for sales volume in the month of September with Realty One Group! 🏆 Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to clients continue to shine through every deal.

Keep up the amazing work, Josh — here’s to many more milestones ahead! 🙌✨

09/16/2025

This made my day. Real estate can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to feel that way. I anticipate issues, solve them fast, and keep you updated so you can breathe. Honored to be in your corner from first showing to the closing table. Congratulations Greg and Cindi!

See more: https://www.realsatisfied.com/Josh-Werner

08/01/2025

🎉 Big Win for My Clients! 🏡
They had their hearts set on Waterford, and guess what? We found the perfect property for them—fast! 💥

Helping people turn their real estate dreams into reality is what I love most. If you're thinking about buying or selling and want a Realtor who gets results, let’s chat! 📲 Call or text me and let’s make your next move happen!

🎉 Accepted Offer! 🏡
802 Rohda Dr. Waterford, WI

Another win for Josh and his clients!

With multiple competing offers, Josh’s expert negotiation skills secured the accepted offer for his buyers. 👏💼

Thinking of buying or selling? Put Josh’s experience and dedication to work for you!

📞 Josh Werner
📱 414.759.7925
📧 [email protected]

Your trusted real estate expert at ROG Luminous