March 2024 Homeward Bound: The Giving it Back and Paying it Forward Real Estate Newsletter As we put a dismal ice fishing season and bland winter behind us, lets look forward to spring and the optimism it brings both inside and outside of the real estate world. In this month’s Homeward Bound newsletter, we update […]
Impressive Ida Lake Home Shows Off Wood Interior, Hilltop Setting Putter around rural Park Rapids and it’s impossible to avoid sleepy, little resort communities, ma-and-pa shops and blissful backroads. It’s the perfect setting for an impressive log cabin on a hill, up Grandview Drive, just north of a miniature town called Dorset. Side note: When […]
Find out Why Labor Day is a ‘Backwards’ Holiday and More About Our Worthy Causes Why is it called Labor Day when we usually take that day off? Shouldn’t it be called, “Relax Day” or something better? Find out more in our September 2023 Homeward Bound newsletter right here. Regardless, we hope everybody is refreshed […]
Let’s Raise $10K for Homeless & Wounded Warriors The summer heat may be reaching an end, but the real estate market continues to be hot. And for those considering an investment property, land, lake home — or those who are even exiting the real estate market — remember that your real estate referrals help area […]
Here are the top reasons why properties don’t sell and what you can do to successfully sell your real estate listings Let’s take a look at some of the top reasons why homes don’t sell, even in a hot real estate market. If your home has just come off the market and didn’t sell, don’t […]
To Discuss Your Home Sale or Purchase, or Today and Start Packing! Free, Detailed and Accurate Home Evaluation! Knowing what your home is worth is important information to have if you are thinking of selling your home. In fact, an accurate home evaluation may reveal that your home is worth much more than you think. […]
Personalized banking and loan serviceswith Lake Country’s friendly, small-town vibes Meet Loan Officer Sebastian Elsenpeter and President & CEO JP Elsenpeter of First National Bank North, local lenders that we know and trust. Small businesses often shape the way we do things in little towns like Nisswa, Crosslake and Walker, Minn., and those are just […]
Increased Inventory, Advanced Technology and Better Guarantees Help Buyers and Sellers Did I seriously just feel sweat on my neck while putting the final touches on one of our first listings of the spring? Directly across the road, fishermen on ATVs spun through icy slush on top of Shamineau Lake in search for early spring […]
One of the first things potentials buyers notice when previewing homes is the flooring condition. They kick off their shoes, and there’s the carpet stain or chip in the tile. Fortunately, there are some safe and easy remedies for cleaning and fixing several types of flooring while avoiding exposure to harsh chemicals. Let’s start with […]
"Dan represented me as a buyer in purchasing property in Rice, MN on the Mississippi River. He is knowledgeable in upscale property and both seller and buyer expectations."
Dawn Brekke
"Victoria is phenomenal at what she does and goes above and beyond what any realtor does. She is attentive and always on the ball taking care of of any issue's before they become an issue. If you are selling or buying I would highly recommend her. Even after the sell she is in contact just to make sure everything is ok."
Torrey Boser
"Working with Dan & Diane and the rest of the team on selling our house was an absolute dream. Everything was handled in a friendly and professional manner. We had lived in the house since 1986 and it was not easy for us to leave but they made the process easy and without the feared hoops to jump through. I would recommend Diane, Dan and the rest of the team to anyone looking to buy or sell or both."
Lon Schmidt
"Sometimes in life we're privileged to deal with people who are exceptional and unbelievable, and this describes the team at MN Exclusive Homes. Listing our home, photography with aerial views as well, and showings led to a sale in just two weeks. We can't say enough about this team and their professionalism! We recommend them to anyone considering selling or purchasing a home. They stay in constant touch with you and guide you through everything."
Lynn & Peggy Cupkie
"Dan was great! We had a lot of showings. He kept in contact with us throughout the whole process.The closing was smooth and completed successfully. He was quick to answer questions and get back to us."
vhaggstrom
"Working With Dan, we were able to find a lake home that fit our wants and needs. If you are looking for someone to help you find the lake home or cabin of your dreams, I would highly recommend Dan to anyone."
Robert Fuhrman
"Diane is very professional and very knowledgeable about lake homes. She listened to what I wanted and we found the perfect home for me. I would definitely use her again."
jneumann1982
"By far the best Real estate team I have ever worked with! I’m 55 and have seen a lot come and go but this group will definitely stand the test of time! They have gone above and beyond my expectations. They go the extra mile and then some! I had no idea there were agents out there this good. Why did I waste so much time with anyone else? They are my Real estate team for life! I will forever recommend them to everyone for all there Real estate needs! They are the best!!!"
Dave Fordemuth
"Keeps our vision in mind and cares about finding exactly what we want. He is very knowledgeable, professional and VERY easy to work with! He is always a simple phone call away."
lindalang61
"Diane is a pro, she has the knowledge and tact that it takes in this market. Either buying or selling I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a professional realtor in the greater lakes area."
rnbengtson
"Victoria Litteral was our real estate agent who helped us buy a home. She was always pleasant and very easy to work with--very responsive, on time and always willing to go the extra mile. She had good ideas and insights into the local and area real estate markets and really listened to us and understood our needs and preferences. Victoria is an incredibly hard and conscientious worker and we unreservedly recommend her."
Ruth Alden
"Dan helped us find the exact property we were looking for and met us at several other properties even after I thought we found what we were looking for. Dan wanted to make sure that the one we chose was the right one for us. We found the cabin/hunting land that we always wanted. We had several agents that we worked with over the years to find our dream property but none worked as hard for us as Dan did. He was there answering all my questions either over the phone or vis email. Dan did great negotiations for us and made it happen."
user10177135
"Penny Harlander did an amazing job helping us purchase our lake cabin. She was on top of things, easy to work with, and very responsive to our questions and needs. I highly recommend Penny as a real estate representative."
B Murphy
"Daniel was a great agent to work with. He was very patient with finding us the perfect home. He listened to what we wanted. I would definitely recommend him to others and use him in the future if we need to."
amunger844
"Victoria was wonderful to work with. She is very personable while still maintaining her professionalism. She listened to what we wanted and was very active in finding properties for us. Thanks to her, we found the perfect cabin. We highly recommend her!"
Wendy Teresi
"Simply put, Diane is the best real estate agent in the area! She always answers her phone (that's huge) and she is an amazing negotiator!!! Her Minnesota lakes area knowledge is awesome!"
rickmonty2
"We are so thankful that we found such a wonderful realtor - Victoria Litteral. She was SO knowledgeable, SO kind, and SO attentive. She kept us in the loop on any information we needed to know weather it was 10 at night or 7 in the morning! She was always on top of everything. She met us at several properties with last minute notice so we could see them before someone else snatched them up. Gave us wonderful advise when considering putting offers in, etc… I would and will recommend her to anyone I know in the future. Thank you Victoria for such a great experience in working with you! We appreciate all the hard work you did for us!"
Alissa Virnig
"Victoria is VERY knowledgeable about the Brainerd area. Being an avid hunter and fisher I had a lot of questions about each listing. She delivered all of the information I needed (and more) very quickly. When we got down to negotiations and contracting, she was very thorough and gave great advice. I would absolutely work with her again."
Peter Rhee
"With several years of Real Estate knowledge and experience Diane makes the buying and selling process a breeze. You can feel securing in knowing she has your best interest in mind. By the end of your time working with Diane you will feel like family. Diane is professional and a well respected agent in the Brainerd Lakes Area. She goes the extra mile to help you achieve your dream."
Amie Lano
"Victoria worked incredibly hard, was always available and was very knowledgeable about the market."
Rick Glick
"The only thing I can say is just pick the phone and call Dan right now, you will not regret it."
Tom Brown
"Dan came at our request, after informing him of what we wanted, he jumped right in and followed exactly what we had asked him to do! He consulted us on any changes and kept in constant contact with us. Dan truly became our right hand! He has a positive attitude and is very realistic, down to earth. Thanks so much Dan!!"
addobmeier06
"Victoria was absolutely incredible to work with from the start. She is extremely responsive, knowledgeable, motivated, and friendly! Felt like I had known her for years! She went above and beyond and made sure everything was how it was supposed to be the entire process. Highly recommend her again and again! Thank you for making everything so much smoother and way less stressful!"
Jenna Smith
"Victoria has been so great to work with!"
Lora Wilkins
"Diane and her team are top notch! They go go above and beyond to make you feel like family. We could not imagine using anyone else."
Tyler Lightner
"Diane is an excellent realtor—sharp, energetic, friendly, well-connected, and conscientious. She guided us through the process, did a fantastic job in marketing, and sold our lake home quickly and for a great price. We give Diane very enthusiastic thumbs up!"
cookplattes
"Victoria has been working with us to find our ideal lake property for several months. And while we haven’t found the right property quite yet, I am hopeful we will find it soon. Victoria has been very responsive and helpful in assisting us with the nuances of our lake lot search. She is personable, professional and friendly. I don’t think we could have found a better real estate agent. We highly recommend her."
Daryl Morey
"Dan Schueller was a huge help to us in finding our dream lake property amidst a crazy Covid market. Whenever we called to see a property, he made sure we got the time we needed and the advice we needed about owning a lake home. He ensured that we had a quick and smooth closing. Dan knows the area and we would recommend him if you are looking for lake property."
Deb Cowan
"Dan Schueller made the whole process of selling a home very easy, always stayed in touch throughout with me, and always responded quickly. I would recommend Dan to anyone buying or selling."
Kevin Konop
"Diane and her team were absolutely wonderful!"
Tia Lightner