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 […]
Park Model and Land in the Forest Offers Up-North Experience Make camp in the woods, right across from Portage Lake. After two price drops, this park model in the forest is now $45,000, and it’s a great option for the family getaway or permanent residence. Stop staying in expensive campgrounds when this property offers a […]
Bikers Gather for a Cause to Help Veterans and Their Families Nearly 60 motorcycle riders joined this year’s ride for Homeless & Wounded Warriors – MN. Bikers gathered in Little Falls, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 12, and made stops at South Long Lake, Brainerd, Crosby, Emily and finally Crosslake. Though a smaller-than-expected group, the bikers […]
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! Receive Priority Access To Lake Homes Matching Your Home-Buying Criteria Want to find the best lake homes? Stop looking at overpriced, leftover lake homes online. Some of the best lakefront homes are sold long before they ever get listed for sale. You can […]
Patriotic Participants take a swing at the annual Memorial Day Golf Event at Whitefish Golf Club, Pequot Lakes, MN Golfers arrived with enthusiasm and a patriotic display at the Memorial Day Golf Tournament at Whitefish Golf Club, Pequot Lakes, MN. The annual tournament supports our worthy cause: Homeless & Wounded Warriors – MN. Many teams […]
To Discuss Your Home Sale or Purchase, or Today and Start Packing! Every month, thousands of homeowners are faced with the stressful dilemma of whether to buy first or sell first. You see, if you buy before selling, you could run the risk of owning two homes. Or, just as bad, if you sell first, […]
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. […]
To Discuss Your Home Sale or Purchase, or Today and Start Packing! While many agents will promise to sell your home, the reality is this doesn’t always happen. Even if the home does eventually sell, the home seller, many times, ends up with a selling price for less than they wanted. Our exclusive Guaranteed Sale […]
"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
"The buying process was easy with Jim and Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty. The showing of the Property, Writing of the Purchase Agreement terms and Final walkthrough before closing where all Coordinated well so it was a comfortable purchase. I recommend Jim as an agent and Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty."
Kyle Pellett
"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 has been very easy! He has expert knowledge in real-estate, provides clients with all available options (keeping the clients best interest at heart), and really loves helping others find their first, next or forever home or cabin. We've worked with many realtors before and he is by far the best!"
Keri Langley
"Very professional and engaged. Provided sound advice based on the local market with a goal to sell at the highest price point. Great service."
Johnnie Griffin
"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
"Just want to say there is not enough stars on this for Diane!! I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you done for me and my son!! Someone I could actually trust and for being honest with me.You go way out of your way for me. Oh I could go on and on. You are a rock star!!! Thank you so much and hopefully you can keep working with me!!"
Mike Wilfahrt
"I would recommend Dan and his staff to anyone in need of a realtor. The property we sold was not financially a big number but Dan never made us feel like we were less important than any of his other clients. He was easy to contact and responded quickly to any messages I left him. Dan set up closing to make it most convenient for us as we live a distance from our property. We only had to travel 5 min rather than 2 hours. He gave us guidance without pressure. Thank you Dan."
Laurie Meyer
"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
"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
"Dan sold my house in 6 days! He gets it done-no excuses."
Sue Ogle
"Tori did an absolutely stellar job selling our house. She was very attentive, efficient and motivated to make this happen. We really appreciate the marketing effort put forth and the input we consistently received about the results and feedback. Highly recommend."
Eric Makowski
"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
"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
"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
"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
"This is one of the best real estate brokerages to work with! I highly suggest them and their expertise."
Terry O
"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
"I recommend Tori for her expert knowledge in the home buying process. She is smart, dedicated to her clients and has a wealth of knowledge to make you feel confident in your home buying process!"
Rachel Leifermann
"Tori is the ultimate professional in this market. She has so much knowledge about lake properties that made our search worthwhile. She has a lot of valuable connections. Tori is an excellent communicator and always got back to us in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Tori for your lake home search. She is patient, professional and savvy!!"
Angela Balius
"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
"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
"The team at Your Home Sold Guaranteed truly exceed expectations and deserve a five-star review. Their professionalism and expertise are evident throughout transactions. The team provides exceptional guidance, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience. Dan & Diane come highly recommended for anyone in search of a reliable, experienced, and knowledgeable real estate partner."
Sebastian Elsenpeter
"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
"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
"Professional people who truly care about their clients wants and needs. Your satisfaction is their mission and goal. I recommend them very highly."
Russ Philstrom
"Jim Flesch's guidance made the process of buying my own lake getaway a pretty convenient process, dare I say easy. He also got me all hyped up for fishing this year! I genuinely appreciate the assistance provided!"
Thorin theSecond
"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
"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."
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"Our desire to sell our home before winter set in became a reality thanks to our realtor Denny and the competent, professional staff at YHSGRE!"
Tessa Giru