william butcher
Real estate professional, writer, engaged community member, athlete, and father of three.
PRINCIPAL MADISON
Since I started in real estate in 2002, I've closed over $250 million in real estate, specializing in urban infill development, land acquisition/disposition, mixed-use mid-rise & high-rise, adaptive reuse projects, Madison-based portfolio investment, and landlord & tenant representation from hyper-local small business to regional and national corporations, with a retail and office focus. I most enjoy challenging projects that help redefine the urban environment, engage sustainability across a range of metrics, and set a course for the community going forward.
I represent developer interests, landlords, and tenants in the Madison core and Dane county. I also work with acquisition and sales statewide, particularly in Madison and Milwaukee. I have contributed to creative infill development, notable adaptive reuse efforts, sustainable suburban development projects, commercial centers with character, and unique mixed-use developments.
I'm motivated by opportunities to work with clients, friends, colleagues, and partners to design a future we all want to inhabit. In practice I do this through finding creative real estate solutions, urban planning, and engagement/investment, bringing to the table my experience in a range of markets to ensure my clients' interests and integrity are protected from start to finish on every transaction.
Specialties: infill development, dite acquisition and sales, investment properties including multi-family and commercial, retail and office leasing/tenant representation, project management, urban planning and design, real rstate financing, venture financing, non-profits, dustainable building, environmental rducation, philosophy, fiction.
Areas of practice: Real Estate City of Madison, Capitol, Capitol East Corridor, East Washington Avenue, City of Milwaukee, City of Middleton, City of Verona, City of Fitchburg, City of Sun Prairie, City of LaCrosse, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Townships near greater Madison, Dane County, Sauk County, Iowa County, Rock County, Jefferson County, Richland County, Vernon County.
“William was a critical partner for opening our coffee shop on the Square in Madison. His expertise, attention to detail and advocating on our behalf was extremely important for our project success. William was right there with us from step one until this day almost a year after we have been up and running - he helped us find and secure the location, offered resources and input for designers and general contractors and acted in our best interests as our representative in every step of the lease process. Wiliam's understanding of our industry and the needs of a retail location made him a natural fit to represent us and our interests. I couldn't recommend William more for any real estate needs you may have for your business!”
— TJ Semanchin — President & Founder / Wonderstate Coffee
“In 2019 I was looking for a special and appropriate location for placement of Madison’s first cidery and tasting room. William helped me find the right location, helped to negotiate and structure the deal, coached me on what I should and shouldn’t be concerned about—all things you would expect a broker to do. William, however, went well beyond the expected. He helped me connect with a consultant who, in concert with William, helped me design and lay out my kitchen and bar areas. He connected me with the right contractor to do the build out and helped coach me through the process of purchasing my restaurant equipment and furnishings. William and I have remained friends and I will certainly use him for my next project.”
— John Biondi, The Cider Farm