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 […]
Understanding today’s mortgage rates in the Brainerd Lakes area is a crucial first step for any serious home buyer entering this unique North Central Minnesota market. Whether you are searching for a year-round home in Nisswa, a seasonal cabin on Gull Lake, or a vacation retreat on the Whitefish Chain, the rate you receive depends […]
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 […]
Another year of golf and gratitude at Whitefish Warm weather, good food, and one memorable hole-in-one highlighted this year’s Stars & Stripes Scramble supporting Homeless & Wounded Warriors – MN at Whitefish Golf Club in Pequot Lakes. The annual tournament raised approximately $3,000, which will go directly to veterans and their families who need our […]
Frozen fundraiser finds its footing Fire Dept. event makes comeback on Nisswa Lake The snow pants and parkas stayed in the closet this year as eager anglers returned to Nisswa Lake in jeans and hoodies for the Nisswa Fire Department’s annual Fishing Jubilee on Feb. 15. And what a return it was. About 150 anglers […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stars & Stripes Scramble Golf Event Returns for HWW–MN We’ve spent a lot of time on the proverbial “driving range” announcing this month’s charitable golf event. It’s finally time to head to the tee box. Join fellow golfers, volunteers and patriots for the annual Stars & Stripes Scramble, Saturday, June 7, at Whitefish Golf Club […]
Frigid February Fundraising “You can’t catch a fish if your line’s not in the water.” “You can’t win a prize if you don’t buy a ticket.” Both of these sentiments ring true—and timely—given the upcoming events that support veterans and firefighters in our communities this month. First, the annual ice fishing gear raffle for Homeless […]
"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
"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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"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 was diligent in helping us find a lake property for our family. He's very knowledgeable of the market and was straightforward with us on the challenges of various market factors. I'd definitely recommend him to anyone!"
Ryan Weier
"The only thing I can say is just pick the phone and call Dan right now, you will not regret it."
Tom Brown
"Victoria has been so great to work with!"
Lora Wilkins
"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
"If you are looking for a real estate company that services with a heart contact LakePlace.com. Diane and Dan will "honestly" help you navigate through the system to get you what you truly deserve. Highly recommend!"
Michelle Schueller
"Tori has been an Angel through our buying/selling process. Her communication is stellar, she’s very knowledgeable and she is SO patient! This is my first home and I’ve had tons of questions. Tori has been there every step of the way, going above and beyond to make sure I understand everything. Thank you Tori and the rest of the Your Home Sold Guaranteed team for making this an amazing experience!"
Korbyn D'Ambrogio
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"This is one of the best real estate brokerages to work with! I highly suggest them and their expertise."
Terry O
"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
"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
"We had multiple land properties combined for 1 sale and Dan was a pro. He was extremely responsive and professional throughout the entire process, dealing with as many as 8 people at the same time. We sold for more than what we expected and much sooner than we thought."
Kelly Ricke
"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
"Victoria worked incredibly hard, was always available and was very knowledgeable about the market."
Rick Glick
"Jim was extremely knowledgeable about the market and had great insight on the lakes, the property values and what we were looking for. I would certainly use him again if the need were ever to arise. Great guy and really plugged in."
Scott Eckert
"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