A calm approach to Twin Cities real estate
Since 2012, Sara has guided more than 550 Minnesota families through the moves that matter most - with honest advice, sharp market insight, and a steady hand from the first hello to keys in hand.
15+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
550+
FAMILIES HELPED
Top 1%
OF AGENTS · 4 YRS
$265M+
VOLUME SOLD
I'm Sara, a REALTOR® & Minnesota native
You've come to the right place, and I am so glad that you're here.
I'm a Minnesota native, and the Twin Cities have always been home. With over 15 years of experience I've guided more than 550 families through the moves that matter most. When I'm not with clients, you'll find me in Plymouth with my husband, our son, and our two Coonhounds - probably rearranging a room just for the fun of it.
I'm Sara, a REALTOR®& Minnesota
native
You've come to the right place, and I am so glad that you're here.
I'm a Minnesota native, and the Twin Cities have always been home. With over 15 years of experience I've guided more than 550 families through the moves that matter most. When I'm not with clients, you'll find me in Plymouth with my husband, our son, and our two Coonhounds - probably rearranging a room just for the fun of it.
FOR BUYERS
Let's find your place.
I'll zero in on what you actually love, line up showings worth your time, and get you into homes before they hit the market. Then we write an offer that wins without overpaying.
FOR SELLERS
Ready to sell?
Think standout photos, staging that makes buyers fall for it, and pricing that's smart, not guesswork. I'll keep a steady hand on every offer, inspection, and signature.
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KIND WORDS
Five stars, seventy-five times over.
5.0
★★★★★
75 GOOGLE REVIEWS
“
Sara developed a detailed staging and marketing plan for our home. We followed her advice and received multiple offers and ended up selecting an over-ask, all-cash offer that closed in two weeks.
”
★★★★★
Brady DeVore
SELLER
“
Sara was hands down the best realtor we’ve ever used. Her knowledge of the greater Minneapolis area was so impressive. She had such a good grasp of the market and steered us in the right direction at all times.
”
★★★★★
Justin Repking
BUYER
“
From beginning to end, Sara was a true professional and a pleasure to work with in the sale of our home. Her attention to detail and knowledge of how to stage and market our home resulted in six offers after one weekend of showings.
”
★★★★★
Wendy Nelson
SELLER
“
Sara found us an off-market home, which made all the difference in a competitive market. Her knowledge, persistence, and communication were outstanding.
”
★★★★★
Marie Horner
BUYER & SELLER
“
As a first-time home buyer, I did not know what to expect when choosing and working with a realtor. I cannot express how easy, fun, and stress-reduced of an experience Sara created for me.
”
★★★★★
Hannah Hill
FIRST-TIME BUYER
“
Sara went above and beyond with our listing. She was innovative and creative with marketing our home. She was always at the ready and had sound advice. We highly recommend her if you want results!!
”
★★★★★
Kim Boehland
SELLER
“
She is so knowledgeable about all areas in MN, she gave us the best advice and answered every question we had about anything and everything. She made our move from across the country to MN a breeze.
”
★★★★★
Kelly Eckerty
RELOCATION
“
Sara is fantastic to work with. She provides clear information, is always willing to discuss options, and makes herself available at anytime for showings. She is great to talk to and is open and honest with her clients.
”
★★★★★
Dustin Rosenau
BUYER
“
Sara was amazing! She helped us get our dream home and made the entire process, from start to even post-closing, go incredibly smoothly. No one knows this market and the ins and outs of the process like Sara.
”
★★★★★
Sydney Courrier-Oaster
BUYER
“
We had an offer over list and the closing went smoothly as Sara and her team guided us through the process. Sara exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend her as your next realtor.
”
★★★★★
Walter Madden
SELLER
“
Sara helped sell my mom’s townhouse. She knew when to place it on the market, the right price, and we had 4 offers in two days.
”
★★★★★
Lynn M
SELLER
“
Sara was the best realtor we could have asked for! She was patient with us being extremely picky and helped us find our dream home. She knows a lot about everything home related and is so friendly and kind!
”
★★★★★
Jessi McCarthy
BUYER
“
I have worked with Sara on multiple home purchases and she is top notch. Sara brings high energy, strong negotiation skills and marketing savvy to the equation — highly recommend!
”
★★★★★
Eric Johnson
REPEAT CLIENT
“
She is approachable, professional and walks you through everything. She gave us explanations on the process as we moved thru it. She never made us feel rushed or that we were a bother.
”
★★★★★
Stephanie Czech
BUYER
“
I represented the buyers on one of her listings, and she was communicative, easy to work with, and professional from start to finish. Everything came together really well, and I’d be happy to work with her again anytime.
”
★★★★★
CJ Norman
AGENT, BUYER SIDE
“
Second time using Sara and she’s our absolute favorite. She goes above and beyond.
”
★★★★★
Morgan Klaustermeier
REPEAT CLIENT
“
Sara developed a detailed staging and marketing plan for our home. We followed her advice and received multiple offers and ended up selecting an over-ask, all-cash offer that closed in two weeks.
”
★★★★★
Brady DeVore
SELLER
“
Sara was hands down the best realtor we’ve ever used. Her knowledge of the greater Minneapolis area was so impressive. She had such a good grasp of the market and steered us in the right direction at all times.
”
★★★★★
Justin Repking
BUYER
“
From beginning to end, Sara was a true professional and a pleasure to work with in the sale of our home. Her attention to detail and knowledge of how to stage and market our home resulted in six offers after one weekend of showings.
”
★★★★★
Wendy Nelson
SELLER
“
Sara found us an off-market home, which made all the difference in a competitive market. Her knowledge, persistence, and communication were outstanding.
”
★★★★★
Marie Horner
BUYER & SELLER
“
As a first-time home buyer, I did not know what to expect when choosing and working with a realtor. I cannot express how easy, fun, and stress-reduced of an experience Sara created for me.
”
★★★★★
Hannah Hill
FIRST-TIME BUYER
“
Sara went above and beyond with our listing. She was innovative and creative with marketing our home. She was always at the ready and had sound advice. We highly recommend her if you want results!!
”
★★★★★
Kim Boehland
SELLER
“
She is so knowledgeable about all areas in MN, she gave us the best advice and answered every question we had about anything and everything. She made our move from across the country to MN a breeze.
”
★★★★★
Kelly Eckerty
RELOCATION
“
Sara is fantastic to work with. She provides clear information, is always willing to discuss options, and makes herself available at anytime for showings. She is great to talk to and is open and honest with her clients.
”
★★★★★
Dustin Rosenau
BUYER
“
Sara was amazing! She helped us get our dream home and made the entire process, from start to even post-closing, go incredibly smoothly. No one knows this market and the ins and outs of the process like Sara.
”
★★★★★
Sydney Courrier-Oaster
BUYER
“
We had an offer over list and the closing went smoothly as Sara and her team guided us through the process. Sara exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend her as your next realtor.
”
★★★★★
Walter Madden
SELLER
“
Sara helped sell my mom’s townhouse. She knew when to place it on the market, the right price, and we had 4 offers in two days.
”
★★★★★
Lynn M
SELLER
“
Sara was the best realtor we could have asked for! She was patient with us being extremely picky and helped us find our dream home. She knows a lot about everything home related and is so friendly and kind!
”
★★★★★
Jessi McCarthy
BUYER
“
I have worked with Sara on multiple home purchases and she is top notch. Sara brings high energy, strong negotiation skills and marketing savvy to the equation — highly recommend!
”
★★★★★
Eric Johnson
REPEAT CLIENT
“
She is approachable, professional and walks you through everything. She gave us explanations on the process as we moved thru it. She never made us feel rushed or that we were a bother.
”
★★★★★
Stephanie Czech
BUYER
“
I represented the buyers on one of her listings, and she was communicative, easy to work with, and professional from start to finish. Everything came together really well, and I’d be happy to work with her again anytime.
”
★★★★★
CJ Norman
AGENT, BUYER SIDE
“
Second time using Sara and she’s our absolute favorite. She goes above and beyond.
”
★★★★★
Morgan Klaustermeier
REPEAT CLIENT
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