Our Team Highest level of service & professionalism
Julie Winter-Paez Broker / Owner, CRS GRI SFR CLHMS
Tel: 715-891-1236 / julie@juliepaez.com
About Julie Winter-Paez
Most people don’t wake up one morning excited to sell or buy a home. They wake up with questions. Is this the right time? What is this really worth? How do I do this without making a costly mistake? IS this the “right” spot for me and my loved ones? What do I do with my parents’ home after 40 years of memories? Who is going to help with us living so far away? That is where I come in.
For more than two decades, I’ve guided over 2,100 families and investors through major life transitions across Northern Wisconsin and the Northwoods. Not as a salesperson, but as a steady hand when the process feels overwhelming. As Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Property Pros and Team Leader of The JWP Group, I oversee both our listing division and more than 100 buyer-side transactions each year.
Why does that matter?
Because great results on both sides of the transaction come from knowing exactly how the other side thinks, searches, negotiates, and makes decisions. I don’t just list homes or place buyers. I oversee the full ecosystem of buyers and sellers as they move through this market every day. That gives my clients a strategic advantage.
Whether you’re selling a longtime family home, handling an estate, transitioning into retirement, or purchasing a waterfront or legacy property, my role is simple: simplify the process, protect your equity, and guide you through every decision with clarity and calm. From Eagle River to Minocqua, from Land O’ Lakes to Three Lakes and beyond, I believe great results don’t come from pressure. They come from good guidance at the right moments.
Achievements 2020:
- RE/MAX Diamond Club Award Recipient
Achievements 2019:
- In the top 1% in the Greater Northwoods MLS
- #1 Agent in Vilas County in both units sold and volume
Achievements 2018:
- #1 RE/MAX Agent in the State of Wisconsin
- Expanded my team by adding a full-time Buyer's Agent
- Exceeded our charitable giving goal by donating over $13,000
Achievements 2017:
- #3 Agent in Commissions and #5 agent in Total Transactions for all of RE/MAX Integra Midwest
- Helped over 100 people make a major life transition, and because of that, she was able to give back over $10,000 to her community through her Give Where You Live program
Achievements 2016:
- Chairman Club Award winner as well as #4 in the state for total commission and #8 in the state for total number of transactions
Achievements 2015:
- Platinum Award winner and #7 in the state for total commissions as well as obtaining my Lifetime Achievement Award from RE/MAX after 3 years with the company
- Named one of Real Trends list of top 100 REALTORS in WI for transaction sides in years 2014, 2015 and 2016
- One of the Top 2% of agents in my Multiple Listing Service in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016
Most positively reviewed REALTOR in my marketplace 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016
2012 Broker/Owner of the year RE/MAX Property Pros LLC
- CLHMS- Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
- CRS-Certified Residential Specialist. Just 4% of all REALTORS in the U.S. hold this designation for expertise in the real estate field
- GRI-Graduate Realtor Institute, 3 year program
- SFR-Short Sale Foreclosure
- UW Madison Graduate Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Member of the Wisconsin REALTORS Association
- Active member of the Greater Northwood's Board of REALTORS.
- Board Member of the National Association of REALTORS
- Board Member Local Chamber of Commerce 2012-present
- President of The Warehouse Four Season Center for the Arts 2012-present
Katie Paremski Client Care Coordinator
Originally from West Greenwich, RI Katie and her family have been living in Phelps area for ten years. She has a degree in Marine Engineering and a local laser engraving business. Katie and her husband, Erik have a daughter Annmarie and a son Monroe. They enjoy spending their free time exploring all the things the Northwoods has to offer.
Amanda Rainer Listing Coordinator
Amanda has been in the administrative world of real estate for over 10 years. She brings that experience to the team along with being thorough, creative, and personable. She moved to our beautiful Northwoods when she married her husband. When she's not out gathering property details and taking videos for new listings, she is enjoying raising their five children and adventuring with them.
Alicia Dal Ponte Buyer Specialist
Tel: 715-515-7609, 608-738-4679 / alicia@juliepaez.com
Northwoods Real Estate Specialist
I’m a Northwoods native through and through, and helping people find their place up here is what I love most. I was born and raised on the Eagle River Chain, where my family has called the shoreline home for more than 50 years. My dad owned a restaurant and bar in the area, and I grew up watching him create that classic “Northwoods experience” for locals and visitors. It rubbed off on me in all the right ways.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse with majors in Business Communication and Sociology, I spent time in Madison and Colorado. Great places — but they weren’t home. I realized my passions looked a lot like my father’s: connecting people with this community, this lifestyle, and these lakes. So I came back to the place that shaped me.
Today, I’m a Real Estate Specialist with The JWP Group at RE/MAX Property Pros, serving buyers and sellers across Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Price, Iron, and Lincoln counties in Wisconsin, and Ontonagon and Gogebic counties in Michigan. I hold my ABR and RSPS designations and focus heavily on buyer representation, waterfront properties, recreation-driven living, and helping out-of-area clients navigate a market that isn’t always straightforward.
What sets me apart is simple: hard work, clear communication, honesty, and deep local knowledge. I don’t disappear, and I don’t pressure. I’m here to guide, educate, and advocate — whether you’re actively searching or years away from making a move. Clients know they can count on me to tell it like it is and keep their best interests front and center.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me on the water, fishing, camping, exploring the woods, or cooking something for the people I love. I’m an auntie, pet mom, adventure buddy, loving girlfriend of an amazing man, bartender when needed, and a proud Northwoods girl at heart.
If you’re dreaming of owning a little slice of the Northwoods, I’d love to help make that happen.
Mandy Mortag Buyer Specialist
Tel: 715-701-8870 / mandy@juliepaez.com
Guided. Confident. Inspired
I’m Mandy Mortag, your Northwoods guide. Born and raised here, I help buyers find their perfect Northwoods home and help sellers showcase and sell their property with confidence. From peaceful wooded lots to classic cabins, lake homes, and luxury waterfront estates, every transaction is about more than property, it’s about lifestyle.
As a mom and active community member, I take the time to understand your priorities, dreams, and vision for your home. Whether it’s a weekend escape, a family retreat, or a full-time residence, I bring local insight, firsthand knowledge, and a step-by-step approach to make buying or selling smooth and stress-free. Real estate here is more than transactions; it’s about life, community, and creating a home you truly love.
Kirsten Erickson, ABR, CRS, GRI Life’s Better at the Lake - Let’s Find Yours
Buyer Specialist - Helping you become a Northwoods Neighbor!
Tel: 920-636-6309 / kirsten@juliepaez.com
Experience matters when investing in real estate. With more than four decades of trusted expertise, Kirsten Erickson brings clarity, confidence, and uncompromised buyer advocacy to every Northwoods lake home purchase. Her calm, steady approach transforms what can feel complex into an experience that is enjoyable, efficient, and well-guided.
A Wisconsin native with roots in Door County, Kirsten has long been drawn to the natural beauty, rhythm, and lifestyle of Northwoods waterfront living. That deep appreciation informs her work and allows her to guide clients not just toward a property, but toward a Northwoods lifestyle that truly fits.
Kirsten exclusively represents buyers seeking exceptional lake properties in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. By working solely on behalf of buyers, she offers discreet guidance, refined local insight, and representation free from seller-side conflicts, an approach especially valued in the luxury lakefront market.
Specializing in upscale Northwoods lake homes, Kirsten frequently serves out-of-area clients by pre-viewing properties, providing virtual showings, and delivering timely market insight as opportunities arise. She acts quickly and thoughtfully, helping clients stay informed and well-positioned so they never miss the right opportunity.
For Kirsten, real estate is built on trust, relationships, and a genuine commitment to helping clients confidently achieve their vision of Northwoods lake living.
Why Choose a Buyer-Only Agent
Working with a buyer-only agent means my focus is entirely on you. I never represent sellers, so my advice is objective, my guidance is discreet, and my goal is always your best interest. From finding the perfect Northwoods lake home to negotiating terms and coordinating showings, including virtual options. I handle the details so your purchase is seamless, stress-free, and aligned with your lifestyle and investment goals.
