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R EALTOR S POTLIGHT
I NDEX
REAL ESTATE COMPANIES REALTORS
American Way Realty.............. .............................11, 12, 13 Karla Angie VanEman................10 VanEman Assist 2 Sell........................26 (507)345-4040 Atwood Realty, Century 21. 37 Deb Atwood......................19 Broker/Owner, ABR, CRS, GRI Bridge Realty Karla has been a full time realtor since Michael Stenzel................14 1976 and is the broker/owner of American Way Realty, the 2012 top Choice Realty......................16 producing Real Estate Company in the Coldwell Banker– greater Mankato area.* Her continued success is due in part to Welcome Home Realty. .20, 21 her belief that homeowners deserve to Hiniker Realty, Inc...............14 keep more of their hard-earned equity so she offers full service for a 4% Homestead Realty................9 compensation. JBeal Homes.....................4, 5 Karla is a graduate of the Real Estate Institute and has achieved the Lake Region Realty, C21. . . . . .8 designations of Certified Residential Landmark Realtors, C21.......7 Specialist and Accredited Buyers Midwest Realty..............38, 39 Representative. Karla is an active member of the Board of Realtors and has Real Living Home to Home. 33 the distinction of being the first woman to Realty Executives, River Valley be elected president of the local Board of Realtors and has served on numerous Dar Vosburg......................17 committees and boards, chairing many of REMAX/Area Experts. . .22, 23 them. She began her career with Century 21, receiving the top producing REMAX/Dynamic Assoc awarded as a Centurian for 14 Dan Christensen..............31 consecutive years and was inducted in the International Hall of Fame. For the Dennis Terrell...................29 last several years Karla has been the top Jen True............................27 producing real estate agent in the entire Mankato area. In addition, she received Pam Davey.......................24 the Mankato Free Press/Readers Choice Kim Waletich....................25 “Best Realtor” award for 2012. A native of St. James, MN, Karla has Rescom Realty....................30
*Based on average closed transactions per agent in 2012. Source: RASM MLS statistics: 1/1 to 12/1/12
Hiniker Homes....................15 Land to Home Development. 26 Ridgewood Estates...............6 R. Henry..............................36 The Reserve.......................28 Skorr Construction..............34
INSPECTIONS - LEGAL INSURANCE Lamm, Nelson & Cich.........28
BANKS - FINANCING MORTGAGE COMPANIES A.M.E.C.................................2 Bremer Bank.......................30 Community Bank.................11 First National Bank..............18 MinnStar Bank......................8 MN Valley Federal Credit Union. .16 Northern Star Bank.............26 NorthStar Mortgage............16 Pioneer Bank......................14 PrimeSource Funding.........40 Wells Fargo.........................35 Wells Federal........................6
MISC. REALTY SERVICES Kato Moving........................24
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lived in Mankato since 1968 with the exception of the two years she lived in Okinawa, Japan. Karla graduated with cumlaude honors from Mankato State University and taught elementary school prior to becoming a Realtor. She is committed to making the Mankato Area the best place to live and takes advantage of all it has to offer by biking the beautiful trails of Southern Minnesota in her free time.
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214 Woodhaven Lane, Mankato This immaculate 2 story on 1/2 acre wooded ravine lot is move in ready. Features are a covered front entry; open floor plan, living room with gas fireplace with custom cabinets on both sides as well as a formal dining room, a great kitchen with ample cabinets, snack bar, built-in desk, stainless steel appliances and a dinette area with patio doors. Also, a handy back entry with laundry hook ups. Upstairs: Spacious master bedroom with walk-in closet, very nice private master bath with air jet tub, separate shower, double sinks, 2 additional bedrooms and another walk-in closet. Basement: nice family room, 2nd gas fireplace, 4th bedroom, another full bath; mechanical & laundry room with a nice shelved walk-in storage closet. #7000967 $299,900
507-345-4040 www.BuyingandSellingMankato.com
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THERESA KOPISCHKE Broker 507-340-5300 www.choicerealtyinc.com choicere@hickorytech.net
502 Range St., North Mankato
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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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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717 W. NASSAU STREET, ST. PETER Open floor plan 5 bedroom home with 3 bedrooms on the main floor. Fully finished walkout basement with family room and 2nd family room or fantastic hobby room. Ten foot ceilings, main floor laundry, poured styrofoam foundation. Lot with mature trees is just below the High School. Centrally located close to downtown. Includes storage shed. #7000354. $229,900.
27794 470TH ST., MADISON LAKE 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 stall garage, 2nd tier home on West Lake Jefferson with private access. Large main floor, partially finished basement w/fireplace, 3rd bedroom on finished 2nd level. Newer maintenance free siding and windows, includes 38x80 shed/ workshop at ONLY $159,000. #7000688
100 WASHINGTON STREET, CLEVELAND 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story home on West end of Cleveland. Totally remodeled w/new roof and siding. With a double lot and priced at $89,900 you’ll find this a great deal. #132058.
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60 E. OTTAWA ST., LE CENTER 2 BR, 2 BA, 2 stall garage townhome in central Le Center. Walking distance to grocery store. Maintenance free exterior. GREAT BUY at $89,900. #7000596
5, 1 plus acre lake lots on West (Little Lake Jefferson) with 150’ lake frontage in New Subdivision (Roy’s Landing) priced from $150,000 to $190,000. Some lots heavily wooded. 10 2nd tier 1 plus acre bulding lots with private lake access priced from $37,000 to $55,000. Some lots buildable walkouts.
26874 SIOUX TRAIL, LAKE JEFF Cute year round cabin on 150x154 ft lot on East side of Middle Lake Jefferson. #129460 $109,900
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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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