This month is all about the veterans Timing has a funny way of putting things into perspective. Just spend a couple of hours at the new and impressive Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum in Fort Ripley and read the accounts of Minnesota’s veterans dating all the way back to the Civil War. Snap back to […]
Fall is for the firefighters October has a funny way of mixing caution with fun. We check the furnaces, swap out summer gear, watch the leaves pile up — and somehow make room for black cats, haunted houses and a few good scares along the way. Around Nisswa, that mix fits especially well this year. […]
Food, Fall, Fundraising Like every August, we clung to those late-summer days and made the most of every one we could. This year, that meant a lot for area veterans in need. By land and by water, two annual Crosslake-based events raised nearly $70,000 for local veterans last month, blowing past previous annual totals. Bikers […]
Rallying around the veterans with late-summer events August in Minnesota usually means soaking up the last few drops of summer from the lakes. But it’s also time to squeeze in the last few seasonal opportunities to combine our love of the outdoors with our patriotism and gratitude for veterans. This month, we are trading quiet […]
Turtles, traditions and taking care of our own At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Exclusive, we’re proud to be part of communities that value service, tradition, and compassion. Our team is honored to support organizations and events that make a difference for veterans, first responders, and families across Central Minnesota. We believe that giving back […]
February may seem like the doldrums of winter, but community never takes a month off. Through winter fundraisers, spring events, and year-round support, the team at Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Exclusive is proud to stand behind organizations that serve veterans, first responders, and families across our region. From Homeless & Wounded Warriors – MN […]
Helping heroes for the holidays; good deeds and donations for December That’s nearly a wrap: another year of giving back to the community through real estate referrals, fundraisers, and our “Go Serve Big” mission. As you know, we love giving back to veterans and first responders through a portion of every real estate commission we […]
A new year of nonstop efforts Adding & optimizing fundraisers in 2026 The new year is an obvious time to reflect upon the accomplishments made over the past one, but it hardly means starting over. Instead, it’s a time to recognize the ever-growing needs of our beloved charitable organizations — Homeless & Wounded Warriors – […]
When you think of Texas, you think big—and that’s exactly what our team recently did with some of the most innovative minds in real estate at the Lone Star Success Summit in Dallas. At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Exclusive in Nisswa, MN, Diane Pogatchnik, Dan Schueller, and Victoria Litteral joined forward-thinking real estate leaders […]
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 […]
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Kyle Pellett
"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
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"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!!"
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"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."
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Michelle Schueller
"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
"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
"Dan was the most patient and kind realtor we could have asked for! Our situation was less than favorable but he still took on the challenge. He was able to find us more land than we were hoping for and for a lower price than we thought possible! A huge thanks to Dan for going above and beyond for us!!!"
Alysia Eggers
"Diane is just amazing. She is the utmost professional and her people reflect that excellence."
Kathi Sullivan
"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
"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
"I’ve worked with a lot of brokers and real estate agents but have never received the level of professionalism, and care that I’ve seen exhibited by this team! Full service!"
Brandon Pease
"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!!"
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"We had a wonderful experience working with Victoria Litteral. She was professional, very responsive, patient, and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend her."
Peter Reyes
"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
"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
"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
"I was very pleased as how quickly my home sold. There was very professional help.!! Dan always returned my phone call, Was always very knowledgeable about what was going on and if he didn’t, he found out what was going on very very pleased I would recommend Using them to sew another home or recommend them to anybody else that was looking to sell their home."
Gayle Schmidt
"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
"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
"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
"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 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
"Victoria worked incredibly hard, was always available and was very knowledgeable about the market."
Rick Glick
"We had a fantastic experience. Diane connected us with Jim, who helped us find a property suited to my husband’s love of fishing. Jim went above & beyond to help us through the process though we live in Texas. We trusted him enough to buy a place we only saw via FaceTime 🙂"
Cara C Abercrombie
"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."
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