Very hard to contact for a walk thru. Applied, paid $120.00 app fee and was ghosted! No follow-up…read more The place is still listed for rent. I have asked for our application fees back and have received no reply. Our applications still show submitted. I would like them deleted! UPDATE: I reached out and Renosy promptly got in touch with me and in good faith refunded my application fees. This resolves the issue. Be careful that your applications are reviewed in a timely manner by Renosy.

Abby was very helpful in scheduling my contractor to do annual maintenance at our Rental property…read more She was communicative and followed through.

I have used DRG for the leasing and management of my two-bedroom condo in St. Louis Park and can't…read moresay enough about the great, responsive service I have received from the team. Within a week of inquiring about their leasing process, I had an agent out at my house to discuss my options and he helped me to make an informed decision on what my unit was worth in the current market. Following our discussion, they were quick to list the unit and promoted it in a variety of ways, including their Facebook page and other on-line resources. Two days and multiple showings later, I had a fantastic renter who committed to a 26-month lease. I credit this to my leasing team's knowledge of the market and reputation in the industry as being the go-to provider for condos in the MSP area. Since leasing my condo over two years ago, I have had nothing but outstanding service from my management team, namely, Megan Evans-Sharbano. She is quick, incredibly responsive and makes the landlord experience seamless. I live out-of-state and having someone on the ground near the unit, should something, happen is very comforting. My washing machine wasn't working and Megan not only sourced new machines within my given budget, she also arranged for the install and removal of my old unit, no questions asked. It couldn't have been a more painless experience and it's great to know I don't have to spend time arranging those types of tasks. I also have purchased Groupons for services for my home and she handles the timing of the service with my tenant. While the team does have a maintenance team who can assist with projects, it's nice to know they let me use whatever contractor or service-provider I want. She also does quarterly inspections to ensure the unit is being kept up, and is always providing updates as they arise. I've also referred DRG to a number of neighbors who are in similar situations and they have also had nothing but great things to say. As I look to sell my unit, there is no doubt that I will be leveraging DRG's selling team. I recently had a meeting with BJ LaVelle and he walked through the entire process and helped me understand the current market. I'm confident his team's reputation will be invaluable during this process and I'm excited for the possibility to continue my relationship with the DRG team, moving forward.

BEWARE. ISAAC KUEHN, realtor for DRG used his professional realtor license to open an unauthorized…read morelock box without notifying the other agent or homeowner & he used the keys in that lock box to grant himself access to THE BOOKMEN STACKS CONDO bldg in North Loop Minneapolis. He entered the bldg & used the facilities in the bldg without a resident. I reported him to the Minnesota Real Estate Board in summer 2024 & sent them the bldg security footage of him propping the lobby doors open & he was found guilty & was fined in the Fall of 2024. He requested an in-person Appeal board meeting which I was present & since he continued to be dishonest throughout the entire process, the real estate board severely increased his fine he had to pay to the board & required he complete other disciplinary measures & is on his public record for few years. He is the most dishonest Realtor in Real Estate & he is very unprofessional.

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.

Please don't flag my review. It's all I have. Lori Blomquist and verve realty ruined my life…read more First, she showed a home saying the windows need to be replaced. She quoted me $15,000. It turned out to be $35,000. Also, Ms. Blomquist touched me inappropriately. I don't know if it constitutes as a sexual assault, but I've never heard of realtor touching a client that way. She then said if I bought the home , if I didn't like it she'd sell it for free in the spring. Then at the close , she went back on her quid pro quo. Then, I was turned over to her boss, Scott. He cursed at me and did nothing. STAY AWAY FROM VERVE. if this is flagged I'll keep writing it. What I've written is the truth. I'll take a polygraph test

After a difficult transaction in which Amy Sperling of Verve realty agreed to take a reduced…read morecommission in order to make the deal close she stormed out of the closing yelling at the buyers stating "enjoy my hard earned money". Unprofessional in the highest level. I posted this review years ago and after becoming a licensed agent myself Amy contacted my broker and somehow persuaded him that my posting my personal experience wasn't appropriate since I was now a licensed agent. I'm no longer a Realtor and I feel the need to tell this story again, if you work with Amy you should be aware of this.

We bought our home with Billy virtually across the country. At first we were sure that we wanted to…read morestart looking at houses after we moved to Minnesota. Buying something as expensive and important as a house virtually seemed nuts. But as the new year began we started getting the urge to just take a look. Who knew that within just a few weeks we would have an accepted offer? There is no one else we would have felt comfortable buying remotely with. And the only reason we changed from just looking to seriously buying was because we came to trust and rely on Billy's opinions. He is not just a savvy and knowledgeable realtor, he is truly a sincere and nice guy. He would warn us that even if we lose out on a house, in the end it always works out (and SPOILER ALERT he's right). But he still commiserated with us when we were outbid and he really went above and beyond when we were searching for the right home. And he really does want to find you the right home. He will be honest with you about any negatives he sees and he will steer you away from any bad decisions. Sometimes we were so keen to just get a house that we were willing to settle or make hasty decisions. But Billy makes sure that whatever house you get is a great house and whatever you do is sound and smart. And I'm so glad that he was there with us helping make all our decisions. He would give us daily updates of his endeavors going door to door and networking with other agents. In the end it was a note of his he left on the door of a house that was off the market that did the trick. We were able to buy a house that was miles better than any of the other houses we put offers on with basically no other competition. In the crazy housing market right now you need someone like Billy who is willing to go the extra mile. He was always trying innovative techniques to help us stand out amongst other buyers and that's exactly what it takes these days. He's continued to be invaluable after closing. He was great to bounce ideas around with about updating the house after moving in and he and Heather have been great with recommendations. He is always super responsive and I'm so glad I can still rely on him even after we've closed.

We worked with Billy and the Pauling Homes Team to buy and sell a house in Eden Prairie. Everything…read moreabout the experience was superb! Billy took the time to listen to our needs, ask us about our future plans, and answer every one of our questions. They were in constant communication and made sure that we felt informed and confident in making the best decisions for our family. The combination of integrity, grace, and real estate intelligence in this team is unparalleled. This paired with Billy's deep knowledge and network in the Minnesota real estate community made for the dream team! We felt cared for (and about) at every turn. The entire experience was a joy!

I was very impressed by an estate sale Bonnies Vintage conducted in July 2019. It was at the house…read moreof someone who'd collected lots of souvenirs in world travels, glassware, collectibles and high quality housewares. Everything seemed very reasonably priced AND it was very well organized. Though the sale was very busy, the crowd was managed very well. I chatted up most of Bonnie's crew and everyone was very personable and thoughtful, even though they were mobbed and the weather very hot. The second day was during a torrential downpour. Yes, I attended both days of the sale, because I lived close to it and the entire sale seemed pretty fun. I haven't been to estate sales for many years, but now i might start to attend Bonnies Vintage sales.

Bonnie has been at this for years. She and her team offer a services where they come out to your…read morehouse and set up an organized estate sale with all of your junk and try to attract local folks to come buy it. Sounds like a good idea right? Well Bonnie and team dont quite have it down. . .their MO is to haggle with buyers to get the highest price from them, to say things like "We are not giving this stuff away, we are selling it." and demand that buyers give them the price they asked for. But really what is the difference between $2.50 and $1.00, if it means that the buyer is going to walk away? The pricer tends to overprice things, people want garage sale prices so the ones who are interested try to bargain (the others just walk away) and Bonnie and team wont accept this. Unfortunately this means that you are you going to be out the $1,000 that you have to pay Bonnie and you wont sell half of your stuff so you'll have to pay to have it hauled to the Goodwill. Not the greatest predicament!

As a resident of a condominium that is managed by Cities Management I wish to take this opportunity…read moreto recognize our Community Association Manager , Peggy Z. Peggy is responsive, knowledgeable, and exhibits a passionate understanding of residents' concerns as she applies the rules and regulations of the HOA. Within the past year there was a new resident who was receiving accusatory comments from residents, and then after receiving a formal advisory message from Peggy, the resident asked me what was going on, why was she being singled out. She had only recently moved in and she was so upset that she wanted to just pack up and move out. I talked to Peggy and asked her to have a conversation with the resident. Peggy did so in a compassionate yet rule-oriented manner. In fact within a few months' that resident ran for and was elected to the Board. On a second occasion within the past two months I personally was aided by Peggy after I filed a petition for waiver to the Board. I felt certain members of the Board were allowing the petition to fail, not on its merits, but because the deadline for a decision was looming and that would mean the petition would be allowed to die without being heard. I contacted Peggy for a ruling. She listened to my reasoning and realized immediately that the Board was indeed required to formally meet to hear the petition, or else risk facing liability. She was able to drill right down through the emotional rhetoric to the heart of the matter, requiring the Board to follow the rules of procedure. I'm not certain how many other properties for which Peggy has responsibility but it is reassuring and fortunate for us that Peggy is our Community Association Manager.

What an incredibly frustrating management company to deal with. They charge fees for their…read moreaccounting errors and then charge you additional late fees because it takes them weeks/months to respond to an issue that could have been resolved with a quick phone call. Don't let their website fool you into using their services. If I had any say in changing our building's management company, Cities would be on the chopping block.

Curt Norwood is highly regarded and trustworthy. He is our agent and helped me and my wife puchase…read morea property in Uptown. We are very happy with the loaction and thankful to Curt that he listened to us when we asked him to find us Minneapolis "easy living in the twin cities , close to minnetonka where we spent so much time" . Curt is the first person we contact with any realty transactions. Curt Norwood is highly recommended to all of our closests friends.~ John P. Mattox

From the owner: People are my passion! In our current real estate market experience matters. Over 20 years…read more working with clients, buying selling homes, negotiating terms, and closing deals. Broker Curt Norwood ( Norwoods Realty) is a boutique real estate company centrally located in the Minneapolis Twin Cities that helps people buy and sell real estate with emphasis on walkable communities .

Worked with Mike and Aaron at Doro Group to buy our first home and I could not recommend them…read moreenough. Their knowledge and expertise in the housing/real estate game is second to none. I was so impressed by them and I felt immediately that I could put my trust into them completely in this process. They became great consultants and people to lean on throughout every step of buying our home. The best experience I could have asked for!

Amazing job. Found us a house we love after 3 offers and 7-8 showing. They set aside their time to…read moremake sure a deal was going to go through. Great communication and info was given when we asked for it! Made the first time home buying process very easy!

Zero Rating. Follow up on previous, nothing was provided. Attached is what "evidence" was provided…read morewhich is absolutely nothing. If i had the time and effort to take this to court I would have. You provided zero photos of anything cleaned, I provided many items of evidence to prove it was clean. You screw people out of their deposits. had i not fought it, you would have only provided me 940 out of 2000. For nail holes I didn't even put in the property and have photos to prove it. Attached is the "proof" they provided. Expect them to take your deposit for turn overs. Document everything and be ready for court! The only thing removed should have been the last water bill. Not over $1000. You still withheld over $400 of my deposit with ZERO evidence, no matter how many times i asked.

Edit: Oh Janene. I was prepared to just leave you the blank 1-star review you deserved for your…read moreillegal business practices and just move on with my life. But see, now I have to share my story because your response reminded me how terrible you are. Long story short - don't apply to rent with Christy Living. Janene will add surprise fees to try to increase the rent AFTER you apply and she's given access to all your financial records. Then she will tell you that you only have 24 hours to sign the lease agreement in an effort to get away with it quickly. Minnesota Statute 82.78 prohibits rental services from advertising in a misleading way about fees, services, unit availability, or terms and conditions. Janene tried to sneakily add an extra $105 to our monthly rent for "pet rent" after we applied and were approved by her personally. Note - the application stated the rent for the property, and pet rent was not mentioned on her website, on any of her listings, or in the rental application I assume she drafted herself, given it's her business. I inquired about a property on July 15th via your website's contact form. Your leasing agent Heidi responded the next day via email. I informed her in my first email to her we were interested in touring the unit and that we had 3 pets. She listed the fees and utilities/fees for the unit as follows: "$1850 a month-you are responsible for all utilities, snow removal and lawn care. Pets need approval." We emailed back and forth all week with Heidi and toured the unit on the 19th and applied that same night. The instructions you're referring to on your website stated the following: "Before submitting your application, it is strongly recommended that you verify the property you desire is currently available (or has a unit meeting your needs, e.g. # of bedrooms, and amenities) by calling Christy Living at (612) 889-5100." Using basic human logic and common sense, most people would assume that they in fact do not need to call your rental office to confirm the unit's availability and amenities given they have toured the unit, are aware it's available, and have been corresponding with your own leasing agent for over a week. We're not the ones who made a mistake. We did everything we were supposed to do to confirm the property met all our needs. We told Heidi we applied to the property that Monday morning after we applied. Once again I mentioned my pets and offered to provide additional information about them. Once again, there was no mention of your pet rent policy. How strange! It seems like this policy only exists in your head. You strung us along another week and then emailed us at 6:00PM on Friday the 26th informing us we were approved and that we had 24 hours to sign the lease you attached, which included the pet rent you and Heidi conveniently forgot to mention for two weeks. You got mad when I pointed out all of this and refused to respond to my requests for more time with the lease so I could review it with an attorney. You just kept repeating over and over again it was our fault for not calling the office first to ask about a policy we weren't aware existed. You claim you decided not to rent to us because we were "aggressive", but we all know you just didn't want to deal with someone who pointed out to you what you were doing was illegal and a result of your own ineptitude. Like a child, you stopped responding to my emails because my partner left you a 1-star review that explained this situation truthfully. It's funny how you interpret anyone criticizing your unethical practices as threatening. I tried to smooth things over with you because you strung us along for two weeks and wasted valuable time we needed to find a new residence. Fortunately, we found a better place to live the very next day, and they actually were upfront about all their fees My request for you to drop the surprise fees was reasonable and is backed by the law. Like a true professional you stopped responding because you'd rather find a tenant you can scam than one who makes you adhere to the law.