The process of purchasing your new home at The Colony is easy.
Simply contact any of the five First Weber Colony Team agents. We will describe the project, the timeline for completion and the amenities. Then we will make an appointment for you to visit The Colony design center adjacent to our Capitol Corridor office at 222 West Washington on the first floor. Complimentary parking is available in the building; access parking on Henry Street. During your visit, we will show you The Colony design book, which includes all of the standard fixtures, kitchens, cabinets, finishes, appliances and flooring, many of the options available to the buyer.
After you have gotten acquainted with the project, we will reserve a selected home for you with a simple, refundable reservation fee. This will give you a chance to make sure The Colony is right for you without losing the chance to own the preferred unit. After twenty days, you may go ahead with the signing of the Offer To Purchase.
When the new building is “topped off” which is to say that the exterior is substantially finished, then buyers will put down the balance of 5% of the home’s cost; no additional funds are required until closing. This simple and low risk process means you are on your way to owning a beautiful new home at The Colony!
As part of the buying process, designer Amy Radspinner, who is responsible for the interior design selection, will spend up to four hours with each buyer, giving advice on selections, color and other options for you to consider. You will also be encouraged to visit our selected vendors including DreamKitchens and Floor 360.
Our team has designed this process to be simple and fun, and we will work with you to facilitate rewarding results as you move into your new condominium home at The Colony.
Download The Colony Reservation Agreement
Melissa Baxter
Melissa Baxter was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Columbia College. After living in Chicago for eleven years and practicing real estate for four, she moved to Madison in January, 2005.
During her last year of selling in Chicago, Melissa was a Top Residential Producer selling $3.7 million and was awarded Most Valuable Player in her office for exceeding both sales and volume goals for the year and for her role as a team leader. After selling and managing properties in downtown Chicago for four years, Melissa brings her expertise, creativity and conscientiousness to her work in downtown Madison.
Melissa's interests include boating, reading, playing racquetball, playing the trumpet, traveling, doing crosswords, and spending time with family, friends, and pets.
baxterml@firstweber.com(608) 220-6686 (608) 663-8040
Tony Ritschard
Tony Ritschard is a full time realtor and one of the most dedicated and committed real estate agents. Tony is backed by First Weber Group, which has over 30 offices that are serving Southern Wisconsin. We are fortunate and proud to have Tony Ritschard associated with our sales staff. Tony's customers and clients continually comment on his warm personality and personal commitment in making their real estate transaction a pleasurable experience. If you are looking for knowledge, experience, professionalism, integrity and personal service in a real estate agent, Tony Ritschard has them all. If your future requires counseling in the purchase or sale of real estate, we highly recommend you contact Tony at our office. Sincerely, First Weber Group
ritschty@firstweber.com(608) 279-0305 (608) 663-8040
Sheridan Glen
Broker, Manager Capitol Office
Sheridan Glen is Branch Manager of First Weber’s Capitol Corridor office, located just one block from the Capitol. The relatively new office, first Weber’s thirty seventh, is host to thirteen successful agents. After a career in the mining and electric utility industries, Sheridan became a real estate agent, then broker, after moving from Boston to Madison in 2000. Since then he has immersed himself in downtown activities and developed a clientele that affiliates with the downtown lifestyle. Sheridan is Past President of Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. He also sits on the Boards of The Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts, and the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. He is a member of the Downtown Madison Rotary Club, the eighth largest Rotary club in the U.S. Sheridan is a freelance writer and contributing editor for Madison Magazine; he is an avid architecture enthusiast. Sheridan says, “Madison is a gem of a city, complete with all the resources and natural wonders to make anyone a fulfilled resident; with so much potential for greatness”.
glens@firstweber.com(608) 279-4008 (608) 663-8040