About Wade J Bartels - Lincoln, NE real estate agent
Wade J Bartels is a top real estate agent in Lincoln, NE with SimpliCity Real Estate. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 61 transactions over the past 12 months — 85 over the past two years. Wade J Bartels' experience includes first-time homebuyers, sales involving HOAs, and VA loans and military buyers.
I can't say enough how thankful I am that I had Wade as my Realtor throughout my home buying process. He turned what often seemed like a daunting and at times discouraging process into a seamless one and me finding the perfect house. He made himself available at all times of the day and was always willing to answer any questions I had (as a first time homebuyer, there were many). Was very knowledgeable on the VA Loan Process. He truly went above and beyond to get me into the perfect home for me. Highly recommend Wade as your Realtor for anyone searching for their new home.
I was fortunate to work with Wade for the past few months in searching for a home that checked all of the boxes, staying within my budget, and during an insane housing market. Early in the process, Wade took me to a few different houses that appeared to check all of my boxes according to photos online, but he was able to point out different things on properties I needed to be aware of, as I would likely be needing to spend time sooner rather than later fixing issues. Some of these issues are things I also noticed while visiting the property, others were not obvious to me. This ensured me Wade is knowledgeable at what he does truly wants to find the perfect home for his clients. After searching for a while, Wade showed me a property he was in the process of flipping. Like many flipped properties, there were extra issues Wade was not aware of at the time of selling the house. However, with the issues that have popped up, Wade has taken care of the issues and has done a tremendous job of fixing up the house.Not only has he done a great job of drastically improving the curb appeal, he painted my kid’s rooms different colors to make it feel more like home for them and had a swing set in the backyard repaired for the kids. These are little things that could have easily been skipped, but he wanted to make this as perfect as possible. Long story short, I definitely recommend any potential buyers to work with Wade. He truly has gone above and beyond for my family and I am extremely fortunate to have worked with Wade throughout the crazy housing market the summer of 2021 brought to Lincoln.
Best agent ever! Always responds quickly, returns calls, very knowledgeable, a great negotiator, best guy to have in your corner. Knows the market and always has his eyes open. We have used Wade for rentals and primary residence.
Wade helped us with our house in Seward, NE and he was EXCELLENT throughout. My wife and I would give our highest recommendations if you are looking for a local realtor. He was so awesome the he even helped me remove the clothesline by hand on a 90+ degree day--seriously, he is the best.
I could not be happier with my experience with Wade. He is very knowledgeable of the housing market. I appreciated his first had knowledge as an investor and what to look for in properties. I will definitely be going back to Wade when the time comes.
Wade was extremely helpful in finding our home. He is knowledgeable while also being attentive to the wants and needs we had in picking out the right place for us. He listened to us and put so much time into helping us. I was always amazed at how quickly he got back to us! He truly treats his clients like his close friends and wants to help each of them find the perfect place for themself. I would absolutely recommend him to any friend or family member looking to buy or sell and look forward to working with him again in the future if we are looking for those services as well.
From the very first interaction with Wade, my wife and I found him to be very professional, reliable, and helpful. We have used his services on numerous occasions, and have been more than satisfied with his performance. Highly recommended.
Wade helped us sell our home back when pandemic started. He explained the whole process. He’s not just there to sell your home and move on he’s there to build relationship with you. He helped us through the process, helped us with repairs, was available with any questions. we still are great friends with him. With Wade you are not just another transaction. You are a friendship. Need to put your house in market or looking to purchase contact Wade!!
Wade got us into the perfect first home and it was at a price better than my wife and expected. Wade was willing to drive anywhere, inside and outside, the county to hunt for a house, meet the seller, or do investigative work. Wade was also able to learn the paperwork process for a VA Loan and guided us through it. Absolutely wonderful experience.
Wade is awesome! He is very knowledgeable of the housing market and the entire home buying process. As a first time home buyer I am very grateful to have had Wade as my realtor!
Wade J Bartels: Rankings and sales metrics (Lincoln, NE)
Recent closed sales
85
#13 in Lincoln
#49 statewide in NE
Recent sales volume
$306.62M
#11 in Lincoln
#38 statewide in NE
Awards and badges
2025Top AgentNebraska
2025Top AgentLincoln, NE
Top producer
Negotiation expert
Recent sales metrics
A breakdown of performance metrics from verified closed transactions over the past two years. The local median shows typical results for agents in this market, so you can compare.
Metric
Wade J Bartels
Local median
Sale-to-list (sell sides)
100.0%
99.0%
Days on market (sell sides)
49
57
Sale-to-list (buy sides)
100.0%
99.0%
Days on market (buy sides)
53
57
Find the best agents and rates near you
Provide some basic details about your sale or purchase
Get matched with 2-3 top local agents in minutes
Choose the best fit, save up to 50% on listing fees
Wade J Bartels: Experience and specialties (all markets)
Client mix
53%
Home sellers
45 sales
47%
Home buyers
40 sales
Typical home sales price
$95K
Low
$300K
Typical
$279.5M
High
Count of recent sales by price range
A breakdown of this agent's closed sales over the past two years by price bracket, showing where most of their transactions fall.
Price range
Transaction countCount
Share of totalShare
≤$200K
13
15.1%
$200K–$300K
29
34.1%
$300K–$400K
25
29.0%
$400K–$500K
12
14.1%
$500K–$750K
3
4.1%
$750K–$1M
1
1.1%
$1M–$2M
1
1.1%
$2M+
1
1.1%
Count of recent sales by property type
A breakdown of this agent's closed sales over the past two years by property type, showing their experience with single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and more.
Property type
Transaction countCount
Share of totalShare
Single-family homes
76
89.4%
Multi-family homes
2
2.3%
Townhouses
6
7.1%
Condos
1
1.2%
Commercial
0
0.0%
Land
0
0.0%
Mobile homes
0
0.0%
Manufactured homes
0
0.0%
Count of recent sales by specialty
A breakdown of this agent's closed sales over the past two years by specialty, showing experience with transaction types that require specialized knowledge or serve specific groups.
Each agent profile is built from a comprehensive analysis of verified real estate transactions, licensing data, and other public sources. Our goal is to make complex market information accessible and meaningful - helping you understand an agent's experience, performance, and focus areas in context.
We consolidate and interpret key data points that reflect how an agent operates in their local market, including:
Transaction volume and recency of activity
Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
Sale speed compared with local averages
Pricing and negotiation outcomes
Years of experience and transaction consistency
Specialties across property types, price ranges, or client needs
Data, transparency, and updates
All data is drawn from verified public records and internal research. We clean, normalize, and cross-check information to ensure it reflects real-world activity as accurately as possible. Profiles are updated on an ongoing basis as new data becomes available. Our process evolves continuously to improve precision and depth of coverage.
Any customer reviews and ratings displayed on this profile are sourced from Zillow Group via the Zillow Bridge API. Reviews are refreshed regularly to reflect the most current data published on Zillow and may include reviews for team members associated with this agent.
Why this matters
Real estate decisions are personal and high-stakes. These profiles are designed to give you a factual, up-to-date snapshot of each agent's background and results - the kind of objective insight you can use to evaluate whether they're a strong match for your goals.
Are you Wade J Bartels?Fill out this form to claim your profile or offer a correction.
