LAKES AREA REALTY
Locally Owned.
Community Focused.
Lakes Area Realty is different, we promise. We’re an independent Brokerage of expert REALTORS® who believe in individual spirit, creativity, and building a strong sense of community.
We’ve been helping people buy and sell houses since 1996, and we still really like it.
Real Estate is
about people.
We’ve never been about being the biggest – we’re about going the extra mile while making a personal connection.
What can we help you with?
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Congratulations! Assisting you with finding and purchasing your dream home is what we love to do. As one of the largest (if not the largest) financial commitments of your life, it’s important to remember that the partner you choose for this journey is very important. Click hereto get connected to an expert agent in the area you’re interested in.
Click here for the Home Buying Process flow chart.
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From preparation of your home, engaging a full service marketing plan, guiding you through negotiations and closing, our agents are uniquely talented in representing sellers to bring home the maximum return. Click here to get in touch with an expert in your area.
Click here for the Home Selling Process flow chart.
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From commercial properties to multi-family to renovating and reselling, Lakes Area Realty has you covered. Click here to be connected to an experienced investor-agent.
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Wonderful! Click here to connect to the Lakes Area Realty Multiple Listing Service portal.
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Becoming a licensed REALTOR® is a rich, challenging, and ultimately rewarding career. Lakes Area Realty prides itself in delivering top-tier service to its clients. Click here to be connected with a Lakes Area Realty agent if you have a similar passion.
Giving back
Giving back to our local communities is in our DNA. Founded in 1996 by Steve Havig, a Vietnam War veteran, Lakes Area Realty works with several philanthropic foundations to give back to our Twin Cities community and beyond.
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THE LAKES AREA REALTY WAY
“At Lakes Area Realty, the thing that we really stress is that we want a connection with the people.” –Steve Havig, Founder
FAQs
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At Lakes Area Realty, we take the value of your home seriously, and we know that some of life's biggest decisions are tied to it. We believe that a tour of the home is essential. Only an in-person tour can reveal all of the differences and nuances between your home and others. After a free, no hassle consultation tour, we will generate a multi-pronged market analysis unique to your home. We would be happy to set up a time with you for a quick tour to engage this no obligation service. We do it every day.
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The guidance that our buyers agents bring to your search is highly involved and market-specific, tailored to the exact neighborhood and timeframe of your purchase. All Lakes Area Realty agents are trained to engage a market analysis on any home you are thinking of making an offer on, and all are well equipped with proven strategies to compete for you. Lakes Area Realty has a proven track record of winning in multiple-offer environments.
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The number one thing you should know about the real estate market is that it changes rapidly. What is true about the neighborhood you are looking at buying or selling in one week might not be true the next. Truly, no two days in the Minnesota real estate market are the same. This is why you want an experienced expert on your side.
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Preparing your home for sale starts with a current market analysis, so we know what the competition is, followed by suggestions to make your home “show ready.” These suggestions may include decluttering, repairing, repainting, refreshing and staging in order to showcase your home at its best, both online and during showings. Your Lakes Area REALTOR® is prepared to give you expert advice.
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In short, it’s all negotiable! Let’s plan to discuss the options in detail in person.