When you’re buying or selling a home, it’s crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. So how do you ensure you’re hiring an amazing real estate agent? According to the National Association of Realtors®, trust and reputation are the top deciding factors consumers use when hiring an agent.
 
But how do you measure trust and reputation ... and what criteria can be used to help you make your decision?
 

1. A Pricing Specialist: Whether buying or selling a home, pricing can be tricky. We can help navigate best-possible pricing strategies, and also secure the home you want within your budget.

2. An Effective Time Manager: Even a well-intentioned agent may not have the skills, tools or technology to make the experience easy for you. There are lots of hidden activities that may take up unexpected time, and we will save you time and energy

3. A Market Insider: An experienced real estate agent is often the best source of information about a city, neighborhood, or even street … we’re literally conducting market research every day.

4. A Strong Negotiator: Working with us will help ensure you get the best deal on your terms, not just the fastest deal.

5. An Effective Closer: Real estate transactions often involve a significant investment, so even a small mistake can mean serious trouble. With that in mind, it’s best to work with a true market expert.

 
Mike is a professional Realtor® located on the north end of the twin cities metro area in Minnesota offering an advanced home selling experience that delivers more than just putting a sign in your yard, placing your home on the MLS, and praying your home sells. Mike has been in real estate for over 22 years and currently carries 31 designations and certifications recognized by the National Association of Realtors®. He specializes in helping our seniors, veterans, luxury homes, divorce, foreclosure, probate and lakefront properties. The Volunteers for American Veterans is his most active organization and his favorite project is raising money for the MMFF™ (Minnesota Military Family Foundation). He has a family of 5 and strongly believes in giving back to the community.
 
Mike has written several books including:
 
SIMPLIFYING YOUR FIRST HOME PURCHASE
NAVIGATING OPTIONS IN PRE-FORECLOSURE
SECRETS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME ALONE
SELLING THE UNSELLABLE HOME
BEST SELLING OPTIONS IN A DIVORCE
 
As of 2024, Mike holds the following Real Estate Designations & Certifications:

• ABR® - Accredited Buyer's Representative

• AHWD® - At Home with Diversity

• C-RETS® - Certified Real Estate Team Specialist

• C2EX®- NAR Commitment to Excellence

• CDPE® - Certified Distressed Property Expert

• CNHS® - Certified New Home Specialist

• CPRES® - Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist

• CRS® - Certified Residential Specialist

• CSA® - Certified Senior Advisor

• e-PRO® - Internet Marketing Professional Certification

• Five Star REO and Short Sale Certified

• GREEN® - NAR Designee

• GRI® - Graduate Realtor Institute

• HFR® - Home Finance Resource

• ISA™ - Inside Sale Agent

• LEAP® - Listing Expert Agent Program

• REALTOR®

• LHC™ - Luxury Home Certification

• MRP® - Military Relocation Professional

• Online REO Amplified Training

• PSA® - Pricing Strategy Advisor

• RCC™ - Residential Construction Certified

• RENE® - Real Estate Negotiation Expert

• RRS™ - Residential Remodeling Specialist

• RSPS® - Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist

• SFR® - Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource

• Social Media Certification

• SRES® - Senior Real Estate Specialist

• SRS® - Seller Representative Specialist

• REDM® - Real Estate Digital Marketer

• RSPS® - Resort and Second Property Specialist

• VCA™/VREB™ - Veteran Certified Agent/Veteran Real Estate Broker