We requested a structural evaluation for our kitchen remodeling on Thursday and they scheduled a…read morevisit for Monday. The engineer Steve stopped by at the scheduled time, very friendly, and very approachable. We are very happy that we found them online.

From the owner: Criterium-Twin Cities Engineers is a Minnesota engineering consulting firm that specializes in all…read moreaspects of inspection, evaluation, and design services for residential, homeowner association, commercial, and industrial properties. We have established a professional reputation of integrity, honesty, thoroughness, and a commitment to successful project completion that is unmatched.

Rachel was responsive and concerned about what was important to us. She was the first realtor we…read morecalled that asked what was important to us in a realtor (our response - easy going, sense of humor, working on our schedule not hers). She assigned someone who ticked the boxes

How often have you heard these statements: "Buying our home was a delightful experience. I would…read moredo it again in a heartbeat! Our realtor was the best!" Um, probably never. Home buying/selling consistently rates as one of the most stressful experiences in a lifetime behind #1 losing a loved one and #2 being diagnosed with a terrible disease. Well, I am not sure exactly where it falls on the top 10 of most stressful experiences, but it is certainly up there. And I am convinced this is due to the lack of Rachel Schaden's in the world, because if there were more Rachels around, home buying/selling would be a delight. Or at least as delightful as the banks would allow it to be. :) Rachel is a gem, pure and simple. She was our realtor in Portland when we recently bought a house in SW. I moved a lot growing up, so I already had a lot of experiences with realtors (read: mostly bad experiences). My husband and I continued the moving tradition recently, and Rachel was the one bright spot in the whole mess of selling our old home and buying our new one. And when I say mess, I do mean an all caps M-E-S-S. The realtor selling our home (NOT Rachel) could have taken notes from Rachel (I wish she had!)...no follow through, no professionalism, flaking out at inappropriate moments. (!) But despite the unevenness of the professionals that we paid to sit around while my poor husband and I were forced to do their jobs for them, Rachel was the one person who we knew we could count on. We knew if there was a deadline, she would be all over it. Not on vacation. Not pawning it off on her assistant. Not out to lunch on the inspection report, buyers addendum, or counteroffer documents. Our poor buyers were made to wait (and stress!) about the outcome, while we waited and stressed, and the sellers in Portland that we were trying to buy from waited and stressed. Lots of waiting and stressing. I wish Rachel had been our realtor for the whole process. It would have eliminated a lot of waiting and stressing. Rachel was the one person who followed through exactly as she promised she would. I am convinced we never would have gotten our current home without her professionalism and attention to detail. She went above and beyond in every respect, even helping the realtor selling our house (!) manage that aspect of the deal. She never once dropped the ball during the entire process of trying to buy our house in Portland (and we had a pretty convoluted journey). And she ALWAYS did what she said she would do. Even the sellers of our current home were impressed with her (and they had their own agent!). I am sure when word gets out about how good Rachel is, she will be inundated with clients, and she certainly deserves the recognition. She is uncommonly good at her job. Probably because she actually cares about her clients. I don't get that feeling from most realtors, but I felt it the minute I met Rachel. I regard Rachel as a friend, and I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a reliable realtor (believe me, this is NOT an oxymoron). Based on my experiences I believe Rachel is a diamond among a lot of carbon copies out there. She is the real deal and deserves to be celebrated for her impeccable level of professionalism, kindness, concern, and service. Buying/selling homes will probably always be stressful to some degree. However, if everyone were as committed, professional, trustworthy, and reliable as Rachel, I think people would have fewer horror stories about the misadventures they had on the sale/purchase of their home and more stories about how streamlined and easy the process was because they had a Rachel in their corner.

Sam did an outstanding job helping us prepare and sell our mother's townhome! His deep knowledge of…read morethe real estate market guided us in making smart pricing and preparation decisions. He helped us transform the townhome and personally managed cost-effective enhancements to showcase it in the best possible light. Sam's marketing campaign was excellent - we received an offer on the first day the home was listed and just completed a successful sale. Most impressive was Sam's professionalism and ability to effectively communicate with four siblings settling an estate. He was clear, responsive, and provided valuable guidance throughout the process. We're very grateful we chose Sam and would recommend him in a heartbeat for all of your real estate needs. He went above and beyond every expectation our family had. Sam's the BEST!

From the owner: Sam Schoenborn is 4th Generation, Minnesota and Wisconsin Real Estate Agent, a Residential, New…read moreConstruction, Commercial and Relocation Specialist with Coldwell Banker Realty and the Nyberg Group. He also graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Stout with a Major in Real Estate and Business. Growing up, he has learned an incredible amount from constantly being around the business. He has benefitted greatly from the mentorship within the Nyberg Group. Sam's background as a fourth-generation real estate agent has instilled in him a strong work ethic and a true understanding of the industry. His great-grandfather, grandfather, and uncle all worked as real estate professionals, which has given him a unique perspective on the business. He has inherited a deep understanding of the real estate market and its trends, which he uses to help his clients make informed decisions.

We have rented through Todd in 2020 arriving during the Winter from the out of state. When we were…read moreso tired from the two days of driving and arrived at the house it was a mess. The dishwasher was clogged with decayed food, the carpet had a terrible smell, there were 100s of dead bugs, drawers fell out from cabinet, garage doors did not work and later had a power outage (no heat) to an electric short. The we found out the house was unlicensed to rent. We had to go to the court to get out of the lease. And we had to pay Todd $300 from the rental deposit as he found the house was not clean as it was at the final inspection. I dont know how this business is still in business.

I do not recommend this business. Todd showed up today and assaulted me when I was doing a clean…read moreout in my daughter's townhome. Violent temper, and police had to escort him away and issued him an assault citation. Tried to force his way into the property without notice. I had no clue who he was, never met him. Apparently, the leasing office contracts with his business for property management.

Jen from Birchwood Blue Homes helped me refresh the livingroom in my older home in late 2018. My…read morefurniture was totally worn out, having suffered the effects of years of being jumped and spilled on by my kids. But I never seemed to have the time or energy to replace it myself--I was paralyzed by the idea of wanting to change so much but not having any idea how to make it all work together. Jen put me at ease right away when she walked into my house. She has such a positive and thoughtful vibe...she is totally in tune with her clients' thoughts and feelings. She began by having me collect images of decor that I like--not specific pieces (that would have overwhelmed me) but images to give her a sense of what I wanted my new livingroom to be like. We then decided on a key piece-- a beautiful rug that she found on sale-- and built the rest of the decor from there. She has a great eye for style and is attentive to budget; she is excellent at presenting options of various costs and explaining what you get for each level of spending. She's so good that she transformed what was once a paralyzing situation into a fun experience! And the entire family loves our new livingroom. It is comfortable, practical, and beautiful at the same time! So totally worth it. During the time Jen was working with me, she happened to be remodeling and refreshing a home in my neighborhood, preparing it to sell. I stopped by to check it out. Amazing. She took a challenging and needy space and made it shine, move-in ready. I was super impressed with how fast she did such high quality work. That home sold quickly for a price that made her client very happy. Very rare is Jen's combination of attention to detail, huge people skills, strong financial sense, and style. I highly recommend her for selling, staging, organizing, or refreshing your home.

"Jennifer Birkholz fixed my life! Years of accumulated clutter was threatening to swallow my office…read moreand a storage container filled with useless junk and old papers was costing me monthly. Jenny stepped in and worked magic! She helped me clean up my mess, organize my stuff, and finally get rid of that storage container that hung like a 20ft metal albatross around my neck for over 10 years. Jenny's style is all about positivity and persistence - a lifesaver for a curmudgeonly slacker like me. Change is hard for some of us, but Jenny is a gentle and effective change agent. If you're ready to get organized and make positive changes in your life, Jenny will work wonders with you." -Adam C.

Karen was invaluable to our process. It takes great skill to lovingly and respectfully deal with…read moretwo individuals going through a divorce trying to sell a house. She did so with utmost grace. While working with us, she served on the local realtor's ethics board and nourished active relationships with pet shelters. When the seller desired it, which was the case for us, she set it up so a dog would be shown on a video alongside our house... So, if someone was interested in buying the house, they could reach out to Karen and if they wanted to adopt the dog, then they would reach out to the partnering shelter organization. Her background on ethics was highly important to me because our experience was not a good one when we bought the house. That time, we barely saw that realtor and was passed around to other team members. With Karen, though we interacted with others, it always felt complementary to the work she was doing with us. S Throughout the process, Karen was responsive and communicative (sending weekly update emails). A great teacher with much patience, she educated us on all the steps along the way. Her immense research, experience and skills allowed us to trust her even when we didn't trust each other. Karen is a blessing to the industry and I will absolutely return to her next time I am needing a realtor.

My wife and I were first time home buyers, and are now proud homeowners thanks to Karen! As first…read moretime home buyers, there is obviously a lot to learn, and Karen taught us so much. Karen always remained optimistic for us, which really helped us through. We felt she was always open and honest, and did all she could to help us get our dream home! We are so appreciative of all she's done and grateful we met her! We will definitely be referring Carriage Realty to friends and family!

Mr. Mark Gettinger helped me in finding a great deal in Minnesota (I am living in the West Coast)…read more He also explained me in detail about the required process and paper work and prepared an offer that helped in competing with other multiple buyers and getting a right price for my new condo purchase. In addition, he communicated with the condo association and provided all required documents for set up the HOA payments on time. Moreover, he suggested to do the Mobile closing ( the notary came to my home for signing the closing paper in the closing date) which saved my time and $$$ money because I did not need to fly to Minnesota just for the closing. Mr.Mark Gettinger has provided an outstanding customer service. He commutated with my Closing company and Lender directly when I needed the information's clarification ( especially, the specific legal terminology). Furthermore, all the paper work and earning money sending were done electronically-it was so easy and accurate as well as saving a lot of my time and energy in this busy life. In Sum, the closing was done on time, and my Lender told me that they were impressed how Mr. Mark Gettinger was able to manage very professionally the condo purchase ( which is required more knowledge and documentation than purchasing a single home) and also for a Buyer who is living in the different state. I am recommending Mr. Mark Gettinger as a trustful, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and professional Real Estate Agent.

Mark's outstanding expertise in Real Estate market, pricing, required documents preparation and…read moreregulations helped me in purchasing of a real great deal property. He is acting fast and confident. I am highly recommend Mark.

Working with Eduardo Osorio at Cineminn Media Co. was an excellent experience. When we arrived at…read morethe property, there was quite a bit of clutter, but Eduardo went above and beyond by helping with the cleaning. He was professional, easy to communicate with, and made the whole process smooth and efficient.

From the owner: As a full-service real estate professional for Eagan and surrounding areas, I'm here to provide you…read morewith a seamless buying or selling experience. I'm committed to delivering nothing short of the highest level of service as well as giving back to the community through sponsorship and scholarships. And with a dedication to my clients' satisfaction, I'll be walking alongside you every step of the way. Because when it comes to one of life's biggest investments, you deserve a trusted REALTOR® like me in your corner. So whether you're buying, selling, investing, or you're interested in new construction (my specialty), allow me and my agents to exceed your expectations.