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R EALTOR S POTLIGHT
I NDEX REAL ESTATE COMPANIES REALTORS
American Way Realty....34, 35 Angie VanEman..........11, 33 Assist 2 Sell..........................6 (507)381-8961 Atwood Realty, Century 21. . . . . .......................................4, 5 2011 REALTOR Magazines C21 Lake Region Realty.....36 “30 Under 30” C21 Landmark Realtors.....37 Real Estate has been reimagined. Choice Realty......................16 Angie VanEman focuses on the needs of today’s Coldwell Banker– consumers. She believes that times have changed and so has real estate. She is a forward thinker at Welcome Home Realty. .20, 21 the forefront of the real estate market. The new real estate market is a lot like the old one, only Goetzke Group....................26 with more technology and information at the Hiniker Realty, Inc...............24 fingers of the consumers the second they want it. She focuses on selling your home in the new Homestead Realty.........38,39 market place, which is full of technology mixed with the same great customer service her clients JBeal Homes.................30, 31 are accustomed to. Today’s consumers are more educated and socially connected along with being Midwest Realty..................8, 9 technology savy. Angie believes her customers Real Living Home to Home. 29 deserve the very best representation of their house- in person and online. She believes your Realty Executives, River Valley home is more than bricks and mortars or an address. It is where things begin, where changes Dar Vosburg......................13 happen, where life occurs. It is your haven, your sanctuary, your office, your playground, your REMAX/Area Experts. . .22, 23 nest, the place where your heart is. Her mission is to be the most forward thinking real estate agents REMAX/Dynamic Assoc. . . . .15 in the marketplace. By doing so she keeps her Jen True............................19 clients informed on the hottest housing styles, trends in the market, and new listings as soon as Pam Davey.......................14 they hit the market. Kim Waletich....................17 Angie is dedicated to the real estate profession, Rescom Realty......................7 home ownership and the community in which she
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Hiniker Homes....................25 Land to Home Development. 6 R. Henry..............................27 Ridgewood Estates.............12
INSPECTIONS - LEGAL INSURANCE Lamm, Nelson & Cich.........12
BANKS - FINANCING MORTGAGE COMPANIES A.M.E.C.................................2 Bremer Bank.......................24 Community Bank.................39 First National Bank..............28 Frandsen Bank....................18 MinnStar Bank....................16 MN Valley Federal Credit Union. .11 Northern Star Bank.............36 NorthStar Mortgage............24 Pioneer Bank........................6 PrimeSource Funding.........40 Wells Fargo.........................10 Wells Federal......................14
MISC. REALTY SERVICES Kato Moving........................18
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lives and serves. She’s actively involved in her local Realtors Association serving on several committees that seek to change or support legislation affecting the real estate profession, home ownership and local statewide/nationwide communities. She also actively volunteers within the local community as a member of the greater Mankato growth and the Young Professionals Network, along with Habitat for Humanity. She is also involved with the Toys for Tots organization. She does not measure her success through awards received but by the satisfaction of her clients. Whether are you looking to buy or sell your home she will provide sound trustworthy advice to help you achieve your real estate goals.
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The gorgeous cover photo home is one of 66 homes Angie VanEman sold last year and was a part of the $13.99M in closed transactions she closed! On average, Angie’s seller’s sold their homes for 96% of their asking price! Her company, American Way Realty, sold more homes than any other company in the greater Mankato area- closing 290 transactions and $64M in closed transactions. American Way Realty is based on the concept of helping home owners keep more of their hard earned equity by charging a 4% commission.
Connect with her online at facebook.com/AngieVanEman
There is no house too big or too small, Angie sells them all!! *RASM MLS STATS closed transactions 1/1/12-12/31/12
507-381-8961 • Angie@MankatoRealEstate.com www.BuyingandSellingMankato.com
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LAMM, NELSON & CICH A ttorneys at L aw A gents for First A m erican Title Insurance Com pany* * L argest Title Com pany in th e U .S. * W e are th eir largest outstate agency.
O ur office closes h und red s of realestate transactions every year. O ur experience offers you excellent service and w e strive to k eep closing costs low and com petitive. W e invite you to calland com pare closing costs or ask your real estate professionalfor m ore inform ation.
David P. Lamm • Richard C. Nelson • Joel A. Cich 151 St. Andrews Ct., Ste 1310, Mankato • Phone 507-345-4607
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THERESA KOPISCHKE Broker 507-340-5300 www.choicerealtyinc.com choicere@hickorytech.net
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507-345-3090
Immaculate 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home located at 215 Floral Avenue. It has an attached single garage, back patio and great yard. There has been many improvements. Call 345-3090 to set up a showing, asking to see MLS #131893. $129,900.
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GETTING YOUR HOME READY FOR VIEWING. 1. Have a clean entrance. 2. Check roof, gutters and exterior paint or siding, repair if necessary. 3. Fix broken windows and screens. 4. Keep the lawn mowed, shrubs and trees trimmed. 5. Wash and wax floors, shampoo carpets. 6. Keep your house and garage picked up. 7. Repair poor plumbing, switches, hinges, etc. 8. Don’t apologize for your home’s appearance. 9. Let your Realtor do the showing. 10. Answer questions honestly. 11. Repaint walls and fix worn woodwork. 12. Be sure your Realtor has a key for showing your home when you are away.
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