I was born and raised in Rochester, MN, and have lived in the Twin Cities for the past 30 years. I lived in South Minneapolis for the first 15 years, and have been in Richfield for the past 15 years. I love everything the Twin Cities has to offer, the lakes, nightlife, the four seasons, etc. When I am not driving my teenage daughters to softball or hockey practice, you can catch me watching live music, at the dog park with our Goldendoodle, or out enjoying sushi at Wakame. I have spent many years working in clien...
Carrie was born and raised in South Minneapolis, and continues to live there with her husband, Erick, and their 4 young children. Having lived in South Minneapolis her whole life, her knowledge and enthusiasm of the area is hard to beat. Carrie is a graduate of South High School and the University of St. Thomas; she earned a degree in Criminal Justice. Prior to real estate, Carrie spent 10+ years in the financial industry at Piper Jaffray and Wells Fargo Investments. All of her professional experience is in customer...
Minneapolis-St. Paul real estate agent, Caryn Jakucki, is known among colleagues and clients alike for her integrity, loyalty and professionalism. Caryn’s genuine, can-do and caring nature is ideal for identifying each client’s desires. She skillfully guides them to fulfill their real estate goals at every stage, from start to finish. She greatly values the trust her clients place in her and she strives every day to exceed their expectations. As an enthusiastic and intuitive master dot-connector, she knows the...
I believe service is my best attribute. Close communication, verbal and electronic, attention to detail, always up-to-date market knowledge, a positive, upbeat outlook, and exceeding your expectations will make your real estate transaction a pleasant and smooth experience. I’ve been a licensed Realtor® since 1998 and found my home with Fazendin Realtors in 2000. What a great company! I love it! My experience includes first-time home buyers and sellers, relocation transactions, investment property analysis and acq...
Connie was born and raised in North Dakota, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, a private liberal arts college noted for superior ethics and academic excellence (and good, clean fun)! A Realtor® for all seasons, Connie has served the Real Estate Community for almost 30 successful years, criss-crossing the metro and suburbs as her clients and their needs change. Continuing education in real estate keeps Connie abreast of the industry and enhances her techn...
Emily Leach is a Minneapolis native who resides in Plymouth/Wayzata with her three active children. She has previously lived in several neighborhoods in the Twin Cities, including Minneapolis, Edina, and Eagan, but has called Plymouth home for the past seventeen years. Outside of work, Emily likes to stay active by training for running races, volunteering at her children's school, and supporting her kids at their sporting events, whether on the ice or the field. She is also an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys spending ...
As a real estate agent, Erik draws on his background in education, finance, communication, marketing and home renovation. The common denominator in all of his work has been relationships. While each property is important, Erik’s first focus is people. A person’s home is the setting of his or her story. This means that buying or selling a home is far more than a transaction—it is a vital part of each personal narrative. Erik considers it an honor to share in these stories. His approach begins with listening an...
Born and raised in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Heather has a vast knowledge of the metro area. Heather is a graduate from Breck School and the University of Iowa with a double major in communications and art. She studied art in Florence, Italy where her passions for architecture, food, art, and travel were ignited. Heather started her professional career in public relations and special events. She eventually moved into the creative side of advertising where she spent over 15 years as a designer/art director. After the bi...
His Story James Paddon has lived in the Minneapolis/Wayzata/Orono area since 1983 when he moved here from Michigan, where he grew up in the Birmingham region. He studied International Law, majoring in Business/Marketing at Michigan State University. James also pursued French as a second language, which has been useful on his travels abroad. Currently, James is a resident of Orono and has lived there for over 20 years. Occupation-wise, James has worked with major local retailers and has even owned his own small bu...
Bringing You Home Having lived in Colorado, California, Oregon, Kansas, Florida, and now Minnesota since 1988, Jan learned first-hand how to be well versed in residential real estate. She knows how to meet the specific wants and needs of her clients because she’s been through it! This knowledge allows her to successfully guide her clients in finding the homes to fit their individual needs and lifestyles. Whether searching for a home for your primary or secondary residence, Jan’s unmatched experience in real es...
Jana has over 25 years of experience in the relocation industry. She has worked in a wide variety of roles including real estate, mortgage, relocation sales, relocation management operations, account management, and household goods moving. With Jana’s vast experience paired with our agents’ in-depth relocation-specific training, Fazendin Realtors is uniquely prepared to support all relocation needs. Jana’s primary goal is to fully understand the relocation need of her clients and propose the best-balanced ...
I grew up in the western metro and earned my bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University. I graduated in 2007 and spent the next 11 years in the finance industry. I learned a lot about myself in those 11 years, but two things stand out from the rest. I have a passion for real estate. I enjoy meeting new people and building lasting relationships. I am pursuing these two passions as a licensed Realtor. I chose to work at Fazendin Realtors because of the team atmosphere and the family history....
Making Your Home Investment Work For you Jill was born and raised in Golden Valley, MN. She attended Robbinsdale Armstrong High School and later attended Minnesota State University, Mankato. Jill’s passion for real estate began after college. She actively purchased and renovated homes while working in sales and marketing positions within various health care settings. She was always drawn to homes that were “fixer uppers!” Always envisioning what they could become and creating that outcome. From St. Louis Pa...
I am an experienced Realtor®, taking care of customers since 2003. My career before real estate was entirely customer service focused as general manager for a very successful restaurant group and director of customer service as a project manager in the software industry. I was born to provide customer service and get things done! When I began my real estate career I was looking for the challenge of my own business and wanting to work “one on one” with clients, building a relationship with them by giving e...
My mission, my goal and my belief can be summed up in four simple words; IT’S NEVER ABOUT ME! My clients want a Realtor® who always has THEIR best interests in mind, who communicates effectively, who knows the real estate market and delivers positive outcomes; this is my mantra. My relationship with them is of the utmost importance to me and is what drives me every day. I love what I do and I love the relationships I have with my clients. Buying and selling a home can be an overwhelming and emotional time for any...
I grew up in Minnesota and other than a 4-year stint in Iowa at Simpson College in Indianola, have lived here all my life. I had my first experience with real estate as an owner and landlord of a Minneapolis duplex in 1996. I borrowed the money for the down payment, rented out the lower unit, which nearly covered my mortgage, and acquired a bug for real estate. I learned a lot about dealing with tenants, the rental nuances and how to take care of an older home. Since my time as a landlord I have lived in...
Your Home is My Business What are you looking for in a Realtor? A Connector? A good listener? A strong negotiator? An excellent communicator? A marketer? Someone good with transition? Someone you trust? I have dedicated my career to honing these skills. I receive great satisfaction in helping people make life-enhancing decisions. It would be my pleasure to help you and your family with your home sale or purchase. I commit that I will listen intently to you to determine your goals. With my team of experien...
Maddie is a proud born-and-raised Minnesotan and has lived in the West Metro her entire life. Growing up in the Twin Cities, she has a great understanding of the different areas and environments that Minnesota has to offer, as well as a lot of first-hand experience with local school districts and arts programs. Maddie is a graduate of Orono High School, as well as an Alumni of St. Barts in Wayzata. She attended Cornell College in Iowa, pursuing a degree in Technical Theatre, and is currently a student at Ohio Univer...
Marilyn’s main passion is providing her real estate clients with integrity and unsurpassed customer service. She strives to be the best she can possibly be at whatever she’s doing (thus “The Richter Scale of Excellence”). As she has lived in the metropolitan area her whole life, she is very familiar with most aspects of each community and has been involved with first time buyers, relocating families, empty nesters moving from their long time homes to other lifestyles, as well as those buyers interested in new c...
32 Years of Successful Real Estate Service. With us, YOU are #1. Well known for their aggressive marketing and sales, Marla Jean and Jerry's real estate business expands throughout the Twin City Metropolitan area. As lifelong Minnesotans, the Alsteads are a valuable resource for you and your family for communities, schools, services, youth sports and activities, and places of worship. With Marla Jean and Jerry working on your behalf, you have a definite "competitive advantage" in the marketplace. As top producers...
Selling and buying a home is both exciting and stressful. Mary’s goal is to ensure the best result for her clients while lowering the stress level and even having fun in the process. Her professionalism, knowledge and caring attitude quickly builds trust, putting her clients at ease. She prides herself in being available, prepared and providing near immediate responses to all of her clients’ questions and concerns. Working with her is Fazendin’s incredible staff, including an award-winning marketing departm...
Make Your Move with Us Minnesota is home. After growing up in California, my husband and I were relocated to the Twin Cities by his employer. We started our family here, and quickly learned the core values of Minnesota; quality education, the arts, the environment, working hard, and being a good person; mirrored our own family values. A great example of this was when my son was born. Our new neighbors plowed our driveway and even took out our trash, no questions asked! Before entering the real estate industry,...
Opening the Door to Your Next Move When you meet Pam, the first thing you notice is her warm, welcoming smile, and the attentive way she listens to you. A mother, wife, and business owner are only a few of the skills that make her a successful Realtor® at Fazendin. Pam focuses on her client’s needs and wants. Whether you are buying or selling a home, it is exciting but can be stressful. She understands the importance of the details that go into a transaction and will guide you through the process to prevent ...
In 2000 Roger “Andy” joined this three generation family company and became a Realtor®. Andy graduated from St. Bart’s in Wayzata, Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School in St. Louis Park and earned a bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara University in California. After graduation he worked in San Francisco at a computer software company as an analyst, database manager and analyst group manager. Andy also served as a volunteer in Belize, Central America from 1998-2000. After returning from Belize, Andy made the ...
Sandra Russen is a seasoned Agent/Broker providing full Real Estate services in the Minneapolis West Metro Communities and West Central Minnesota since 1997. Throughout her years in the real estate business, Sandra has a robust array of experiences and skill sets with Residential and small Commercial Property sales, Hobby farm and Agricultural Land sales, REO, Distressed Properties and Foreclosures, Estate Sales, and Relocation Services. Sandra has offered start-to-finish, full time real estate services in the We...
When you hire Sarah Graff, you’ll get an enthusiastic hands-on agent ready to walk you through the process of buying or selling a home from start to finish. Her strong interpersonal skills, love for design (especially wallpaper!), and commitment to serving her clients is unmatched through exceptional personal service. She understands the importance of listening to her clients, forming a deep understanding of their wants and needs, and communicating effectively throughout the process to ensure her clients have the bes...
Helping You Start the Next Chapter of Your Story HERE’S MY STORY: Everyone has a story. It’s fluid and evolving but sometimes you can see the plot right from the beginning. And so it was with me building a career in real estate. Growing up reading the housing section of the paper I started my “study” of the real estate market at a young age. Intrigued by the benefits of owning real estate, I purchased my first home when I was 23 and leveraged myself by taking on a roommate. I still say buying that h...
Why should you choose Shelley Geenen to represent you? Regardless of buying or selling, you deserve the best possible outcome. Choosing Shelley means choosing: A tireless negotiator A repeatedly award-winning, locally known “Super Agent” A certified Ninja awarded Ninja of the Year in 2018 A Diamond award-winning Realtor® (earned by closing over $4 million total sales volume in 12 months) A respected, well-versed real estate agent with years of experience in an ever-changing market Biog...
Helping You Make All the Right Moves Her Story It’s Sue Hewitson’s goal of providing a uniquely superior experience for her buyers and sellers that’s put her in the top 1% of over 15,000 Twin Cities Realtors® year after year, caused her to be locally recognized by Mpls/St. Paul, Minnesota Monthly & Twin Cities Business Magazines for her efforts and success, as well as being a breakout star at Fazendin Realtors since 2001. Her countless repeat clients and referrals know her for the trusted creative ma...
Loyalty with Maximum Hustle Having been born and raised in Minnesota, I know the Twin Cities like the back of my hand. I grew up in the Uptown area of Minneapolis. I graduated from Southwest High School and Metropolitan State University. I loved the community feel and still love it today. In 2000, I found myself ready for an adventure and embraced a “go big or go home” mindset. I moved to New York City. I welcomed the challenge of learning new neighborhood layouts and what each one had to offer. The pace and ...
With over 15 years of residential real estate experience, Tara brings a high level of service to her clients through the entire buying and selling process. She recognizes that a move is not always just about the house. She listens closely to her clients to hear their needs and focuses to make the move successful in as many ways as possible. As a Twin Cities native, Tara appreciates all that Minneapolis and the surrounding areas have to offer. After graduating from Minnetonka High School, she went on to Boston ...
Carey Willis Crowell & Dick Willis The Willis Team's Story: Fazendin Realtors is the largest independent family-owned residential real estate company in Minnesota. The Willis Team is a Father-Daughter Team that fits right into this family-oriented company. Dick began his career in real estate in 1987 and Carey started in 2016. The Willis Team tradition continues as we remember the late wife, mother, and real estate agent, Sandy Willis. Together Dick and Carey form the next generation of The Willis Team. Di...
Tim McIntosh was born and raised in the Twin Cities and attended Hopkins High School and the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities, where he was a member of the Gopher Baseball team. After college, Tim signed a professional baseball contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He played professionally for 12 years, finishing his big-league playing career with the 1996 World Series Champion, the New York Yankees. California was home for 25 years, where Tim raised 2 daughters, who now both reside in San Diego. After his bas...
Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor Todd Urbanski believes that if you are going to do something, be the best at it. He also believes that business has to be earned and that he should be exceeding your expectations. He has been a licensed Realtor® since 1999 specializing in residential real estate. During his career he has been recognized as a top sales associate, an investment advisor, a trainer, a coach and a manager. Todd uses all the skills he has acquired over the years to the benefit of his clients. ...
Valerie Fazendin is a longtime resident of the Plymouth/Wayzata area. She is a graduate of Benilde St. Margaret’s and the University of Minnesota. Being a lifelong resident of Minneapolis and the Western Suburbs, she is very familiar with the area. She is the proud mom of three children and understands busy schedules. Val is knowledgeable about the communities and the opportunities that each area provides for families. She loves to share little known “secrets” about the area and how to acclimate quickly to your n...