Our Team Highest level of service & professionalism
Julie Winter-Paez Broker / Owner, CRS GRI SFR CLHMS
Tel: 715-891-1236 / julie@juliepaez.com
As one of Northern Wisconsin’s most respected real estate professionals, Julie Winter-Paez has helped more than 1,900 families and investors buy and sell homes across Vilas and Oneida Counties and the entire Northwoods of Wisconsin. As Broker/Owner RE/MAX Property Pros and the Team Leader of The JWP Group; she leads one of the regions highest-producing real estate teams, specializing in both luxury lakefront estates as well as first time Northwoods homes and vacant land.
Julie’s expertise spans from Eagle River to Minocqua, North to Land O' Lakes and Michigan's U.P. and south through Three Lakes to Tomahawk - and everywhere in between! ( Our vehicles are our home offices! ) Her blend of deep local knowledge, refined marketing, cutting edge technology, and a results-driven strategy consistently rank her among the top REALTORS in all of the Northwoods - and among the best in Wisconsin.
Whether you’re seeking a multi-million-dollar waterfront property or your first Northwoods cabin nestled in the pines, Julie will bring unmatched energy, integrity, technology, expertise and proven results to every transaction.
Core Focus: Luxury Homes · Waterfront Estates · Second Homes · Retirement Homes - Primary Residences · Vacant Land - Investment Properties · Buyer & Seller Representation · Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence & Iron Counties · Michigan’s U.P.
Why clients choose Julie: unmatched market insight, high-impact marketing, expert negotiation, and genuine care for every client.
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
The Northwoods is such an awesome place to live and work. While growing up my family adventured to Texas and Florida but we always came back to Wisconsin! I attended UW-Stevens Point and got to experience being a part of the Universities Volleyball team as well as studied Physical Education. I soon became a young mom and I knew exactly where I wanted to raise my daughter, and I headed back to the place I call home; The Northwoods. From being a stay at home mom to a single mom, working full time I have gotten the chance to dabble in a few different career options trying to decide where I was meant to be. In the past 11 years of getting to be a mom to an amazing daughter I have gained the titles of; Dance mom, Soccer mom, and Gymnastics mom! I was ready to find my own title and that is when I entered into the Real Estate field as an Administrator. After a few years I decided that my passion had grown for this industry and decided my title I was searching for was to be a Real Estate Agent in the Northwoods! My road has led me right where I am meant to be and I couldn't be happier. Sharing with my daughter all the amazing things the Northwoods has to offer has always been a favorite thing of mine to do with her and to think of being able to do that with others brings me so much excitement! In my free time I love being on our lakes, hiking the trails, and exploring our many bike paths. My roots have always been planted here and I look forward to helping you find a place where you can plant apart of yours too!
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. I began my career in 1981 and bring more than four decades of experience guiding clients through successful real estate transactions. A Wisconsin native, I’ve long been drawn to the natural beauty and lifestyle of waterfront living in Wisconsin’s Northwoods.
I exclusively represent buyers seeking exceptional lake properties in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, offering discreet guidance, refined local insight, and uncompromised buyer advocacy. By working solely on behalf of buyers, I provide clarity, focus, and representation free from seller-side conflicts—an approach especially valued in the luxury lakefront market.
Specializing in upscale Northwoods lake homes, I support many out-of-area clients by pre-viewing properties, arranging virtual showings, and delivering real-time market insight. My goal is to reduce stress, protect my clients’ interests, and help them confidently secure the right lake home for their lifestyle.
Real estate, for me, is about trust, relationships, and helping my clients 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.
