Lincoln, NE real estate, handled end to end.

Buying. Selling. Both at the same time. Move-up homes, starter homes, acreages, VA loans, distressed situations. One agent. One system. Done right.

Top 1% of agents in Lincoln · Marine veteran · Acreage specialist

The full-service pitch, without the fluff

Every agent says they're full-service. Most mean "I'll list your house and answer my phone."

Here's what full-service actually looks like with me:

  • I can front repair costs so you can list without writing a check first.
  • I coordinate buy-and-sell at the same time so you're not living out of boxes in a hotel.
  • I run The Move-Up Method, a system built specifically for young families moving up from a starter home.
  • I handle the weird stuff: acreages, VA loans, short sales, out-of-state sellers, distressed properties.
  • I have a team behind me (Megan, Ana, Sydney) so nothing drops through the cracks.
  • I show up. When it's hard. When it's messy. When another agent bailed.

What you get when you hire me

You hire me, Wade Bartels. Top 1% of agents in Nebraska. Marine veteran. Move-up specialist. I lead every transaction from start to finish.

Behind me is a team that keeps operations running and closings on track: coordinating listings, managing vendors, tracking every file, signature, inspection, appraisal, and deadline. You'll never have to ask twice where something stands.

You hire one agent. You get a whole team.

Who we serve

Lincoln, NE. Lancaster County. Waverly, Hickman, Bennet, Unadilla, Malcolm, Firth, Eagle, Panama, Hallam, Roca, Cortland, Denton. Most of southeast Nebraska.

If you're moving to or from Lincoln and need an agent who actually knows the market, that's where I come in.

Common questions

What services does Wade Bartels provide?

Full real estate representation for buyers and sellers, including acreages, move-up homes, VA loan transactions, distressed seller situations, first-time buyers, out-of-state sellers, and simultaneous buy-and-sell coordination.

Where is SimpliCity Real Estate located?

Lincoln, Nebraska, serving Lincoln, Lancaster County, and surrounding communities in southeast Nebraska.

Is Wade Bartels a licensed Nebraska real estate agent?

Yes. Licensed Nebraska real estate agent at SimpliCity Real Estate.

How do I schedule a consultation with Wade?

Call 402-796-6136, email [email protected], or use the contact form. Initial consultations are free, no pressure, 15 minutes.

Does Wade handle rentals or property management?

Not personally. I focus on sales. If you need property management, I can refer you to someone I trust in Lincoln.

Let's talk.

Free 15-minute call. I'll learn your situation. You'll learn how I work. No pressure either way.

That's where I come in.