Searching for a home as a family of five at the end of the recession has been a long odyssey, but…read more(thanks largely to the tireless efforts of Ron) last month we finally bought our dream home. I can't overstate how lucky we were to have Ron's expertise guiding us through this process. He was flexible to our needs, very accessible and always went the extra mile to help us understand both the market and the nuances of each home (as well as the details of new-to-us experiences like home inspection, short sales, foreclosures, and surprise plumbing issues). Not to mention his consistent kindness and patience throughout the whole process. Ron really knows his stuff--if we ever choose to sell this house down the road, we will DEFINITELY choose Ron again!

From the owner: Yes, Aloha in Minnesota. Think of it as a happy greeting for your new home or a fond farewell to…read morethe house you're selling. Much like a visit to Hawaii, I want you to enjoy the experience of buying or selling your home or getting a mortgage or the benefits of a refinance. I know full well that the two experiences aren't that much alike (You'd rarely wear a swimsuit outside in MN in January!) but I want to do everything I can to give you an experience you will remember positively in the years to come. Something like a trip to Hawaii. I've got the shirt for it! I'm Ron Williams, a licensed Real Estate Broker in Minnesota for over 20 years and I love first-time homebuyers or people who have had nothing but bad luck in real estate. I'll help you navigate the rough surf of real estate and get you where you want to go. As you can see from this site, I'm not a high maintenance or fancy guy. I'm about having fun and getting it done. If you're thinking about buying a house or selling the one you own. If you need a mortgage or a refinance consultation. Call me. We're ready to get you in the spirit of Aloha

Our experience as buyers was excellent! Unfortunately that was not the case as a seller which is…read morereally too bad that there was such a difference. I understand that everything is fully automated these days, but that should not include customer service. Feedback is important when trying to sell your house not just relying on a website to relay the information for you. It felt like if we wanted any additional feedback we would have to do the reaching out. Marketing seemed really low key. There are agents who market the heck out things- didn't feel like this was the case. When I went to clear out the brochures out of the box it still contained brochures from our original list price and we lowered it a few times. Also, an open house sign was left hanging there for several weeks when there was no open house and our front interior door was left unlocked. It seemed like the process was just going through the bare minimum motions. On- line scheduling was fine for open houses, but there were a few times that I had to call to confirm that the showing was actually going to take place or not and the receptionist was apologetic for the notification going out in error or several times in a row. Online access. If you are going to rely solely on online communication. It should work for the end user. I appreciate the fact that we got to end our relationship prematurely, but not being asked what can we do to improve tells me that they are no longer interested in doing much to more. That was the clincher and the biggest sign to move on. There are a lot of agents out there, perhaps as sellers this just wasn't a good fit. I get there is only so much an agent can do and that patience is important, but there can also be a little more done to move things along compared to other people's experiences and feedback that I have heard from in this market. I was encouraged by many people to move on earlier then we did, but it is what it is. I appreciate the work that was done. Sometimes relationships just run their course.

The Crepeau Realty Group is the perfect choice if you are buying or selling a home. Bridget and…read moreRob helped my husband & I purchase our first home. They know what they are doing, and will be as passionate about finding your dream home as you are! We started working with the mortgage consultants at their Edina Realty office 2 years before we were ready to make an offer. They worked so hard for us, showing us every house we dreamed to see. We looked all over the metro, as my husband & I narrowed down the area we wanted to start our lives in. We are so happy with the house we bought, and just celebrated our 3rd year here. I look forward to using them again soon as we begin a search for another house with more bedrooms for our growing family. Thanks Rob & Bridget for helping us find the perfect home :)

DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT make the mistake I made and rent from these incompetent fools. I have so…read moremany complaints that I would have to write a novel to even come close all of the issues I have had.

What a horrible experience to have to meet with any of these individuals. We asked for a copy of a…read morelease and where told to leave and ask the county housing worker to get it for us. After being pushed out the door with terrible customer service we could not get maintenance to repair a fire alarm or listen to any issues going on in the building.

I rented two different apartments from Wolkowicz Apartments and had nothing but an excellent…read moreexperience in both places. They are professional, kind, the apartments are clean and well kept up.

I have lived in a Wolkowicz Apartment since March, 2010. I am very familiar with the housing…read moremarket, and Joe's business has stood out to me for a variety of reasons. Before I get into it, though, I would like to summarize (for those in a hurry / TL;DR) that I am extremely pleased with the experience. Joe keeps his units more than reasonably priced - they are ultra-competitive with the industry standard. Once leased up, Joe and Jackie (his Assistant) have been highly responsive with any maintenance requests. They have had their maintenance team out to look at/repair things within one business day on every single occasion over 7 years. Further, they have replaced appliances as needed, and have no problem having a crew that will honestly appraise whatever situation I am dealing with - they do not eschew sound judgment in favor of penny-pinching. Joe himself, as has been pointed out by others, is not the most jovial of fellows. But what Joe is, and what he does, is better. Joe is a conscientious business owner who operates with complete integrity. He looks you in the eye, only says what he means, and means every word he says. One of life's lessons is that you cannot afford to partner with anyone who fails to operate in that way - particularly when it comes to where you decide to call 'home'. And once you are in, Joe will take care of you. Problem neighbor? They will deal with it. Security concern? They're on it. You get the picture. If my review makes it sound as though there are non-stop 'issues' in my building, that is not at all the case. Phone calls to the office are very rare - the building is quiet, secure, and clean. I am comfortable having my family here, which I would never compromise. If you need anything, you will not lack for help in having your issue remedied. Joe and Jackie run a fair and transparent business, which may be a bit of a dying art in today's age.

If I could give Scott Lanahan TEN stars I would! When looking for a realtor, Scott Lanahan is one…read moreof the best there is! He is patient, a great listener when it comes to what you are looking for when buying, is understanding of his clients whether they are buying and selling their first home or you've purchased or sold before and provides excellent customer service. You cannot go wrong with Scott Lanahan!

From the owner: Accredited Buyer Rep (ABR), since 2000. Certified…read moreResidential Specialist (CRS) since 2004. Voted Super Agent six times by Mpls/St.Paul Mag. Have helped over 300+buyers, 150+ Sellers since 1997 Extensive experience in both Short Sales and Foreclosures. Servicing St. Paul and surrounding communities. Connected to local Non-profit and County Downpayment Assistance Programs.

This is a review of our real estate agent Mark S. Johnson who has been very helpful and…read moreunderstanding throughout our first-time home buying process. He is one of the hardest working people I know. He was available on email, phone and in person almost all the time. He is very knowledgeable about the real estate market and prompt with answers to most real estate related questions. His friendly nature and humor definitely make the whole experience of buying a property stress-free and memorable. I would highly recommend Mark for your next home purchase. We also used Edina Title Services for Closing and the Closing agent Brenda White was very well prepared with all the required documentation on the day of Closing. It took us less than an hour to sign all the documents and get the keys to our dream house. We are extremely happy and satisfied with Edina Realty and the phenomenal customer service they provide.

NOTE! To all property owners:…read moreBeware of this Zenith Land Company is claiming to purchase your property. For your sake and financial safety "DO NOT" sell any land/property to this company. They are "SHARKS". Plain and simple, I purchased my land in 2019 and I don't have any issues with the payments or plan selling it. I received an offer letter from this company stating they would buy my 40 acres for approximately $5,000 when the real purchase of the property was $29,000 and paid this amount to the seller. This Zenith Land Company is performing unethical practice and plain wrong what companies like Zenith Land Company represent with approaching land owners and attempting to purchase land this dirt cheep. I also attempted to write a review with "Bizapedia", and the website does not allow one star rating. Attempted several more times with choosing two stars and still the website does not allow this low rating. I was sure the two companies are partners one way or another by only accepting a five star ratings when I only give this Zenith Land Company ONE star. Sounds kinda fishy ?! Absolutely. Be caution folks. The Land company will rob you blind.

I first met Tricia 13 years ago when I worked with her to buy a house. I chose to work with her…read moreagain when I was ready to sell our large house and downsize. Tricia is a real pro, she's an expert in our region and has exceptional customer service. She makes the process of both buying and selling easier and guides you through every step of the process. By following her guidance, we were thrilled with the bids we got on the sale of our house.

Tricia Ryan is a rock star in the real estate world! We had interview a number of realtors once we…read morehad decided to sell but it was clear that Tricia was far above the others. We first contacted her on a Tuesday and by Saturday she had sold our home for more than we were expecting. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. She addressed any and all concerns and followed up promptly on questions as they arose. When the time comes to sell our new home, we will definitely be using Tricia again!

I have lived for over 20 years at 1929 Ford Pkwy, an apartment building now managed by Arcadia…read moreManagement. Although I obviously like my apartment, I have had a very negative experience with Arcadia Management. For over a week, I have left phone messages for Arcadia Management regarding a new entrance system they installed and for getting documentation I need to renew my lease. There has been no response from Arcadia Management to the numerous messages I have left. What good is a management company that you can't reach? Earlier this year, there was a leak from the apartment above mine that caused part of my living room ceiling to fall down. It took well over a month to finally get the ceiling repaired, and the repair is very visible. Years ago, before the building was managed by Arcadia Management, part of my bathroom ceiling fell in. When the repair to the ceiling was made it was so well done that I couldn't see where the ceiling fell in. I expected the same quality of repair to be done to my living room ceiling. Every winter since Arcadia Management took over I have had to call and request that they do a proper job of clearing off the steps and sidewalk. This year after the plows went through there was a pile of snow over knee high on the end of the sidewalk. I have Multiple Sclerosis and can't climb over a pile of snow that high. I had to call Arcadia and request that they shovel the end of the sidewalk in order for me to be able to reach the street to get on a Metro Mobility van that was coming to take me to an appointment. I could go on, but I think you get the idea. As I said in the beginning, I like my apartment, my neighbors, and my building, but I have a very negative opinion of Arcadia Management.

I currently live in the 1609 Ford Parkway Tower Apartments and I've been loving it so far! My unit…read moreis really nice and a great size and management has been responsive, helpful, and friendly. I was originally going to move in to one of their other properties, but I wouldn't have been able to move in until after my previous lease was already over. They offered this property so I could move in right away without needing to figure out where to keep all my stuff in between apartments. The community manager, Alicia Thomas, even went to the property to get me a video tour since I didn't have the time to come see it in person. Alicia and Nicole were super helpful with all of my questions and move-in! I would definitely recommend leasing with them!

Sue Johnson, the best MN has to offer! Top notch in every facet! The only realtor I know who will…read morephysically help you prep your house for your move. We sold in 24 hours with Sue's guidance. Highly suggest using Sue, no contest!

Sue is the best! My Fiancé and I were first time home buyers, we were new to the process and had…read morelittle knowledge of the market. After sitting down with Sue we were immediately put at ease! Not only did Sue make our first purchase of our home comfortable, we had so much fun with her! I believe the reason that Sue is so excellent at what she does is because she genuiniely loves helping people. Sue was honest and straightforward. When problems arise (and trust me they will) she tackles them head on and has your back 100%. I would recommend Sue to anyone, no matter what your experience level in the market! THANKS SUE!