Member of the #1 RE/MAX Team in the World (2013-2022)

Brian Carion: MN-Houses Team Leader, Realtor  [Read My Reviews ] — Brian is a professional Realtor®, Mechanical Engineer, and Real Estate Instructor in St. Paul, MN who holds his Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Michigan.  In 2017-2022, he was named by Minnesota Monthly Magazine as one of the Best Real Estate Professionals in Minnesota, and he was also voted as the 2013 Agent of the Year for The Minnesota Real Estate Team…which is the #1 RE/MAX team in the World (2013-2022) for number of homes sold. Where volume of transactions is what we’re ranked by, quality and customer service is what we’re driven by. Uncompromising ethics and devotion to our clients are what continues to foster our growth and past client referrals.

Brian created www.mn-houses.com in 2008, and with its success, he grew The MN-Houses Group to serve the entire 13-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. The website was designed to serve as a local and informative guide for both home buyers and home sellers, and it currently hosts all Minnesota MLS listings along with western Wisconsin listings.

Before transitioning full-time into real estate, Brian worked as a medical device design engineer at two prominent medical device companies in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Brian has an extensive background in home sales spanning Single-Family Homes, Multi-Family Homes, Luxury Homes, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Property Rehabbing, Property Management, Landlording, and Real Estate Instructing in various Community Education Programs. He also owns and manages several single-family rental homes. Brian effectively utilizes his mechanical engineering background, home improvement know-how, and sales experience to help both buyers and sellers make wise and strategic decisions during their real estate transaction process. Please feel free read Brian Carion’s reviews or to contact him directly, Brian@mn-houses.com or (651) 324-1316.

———————————–  CREDENTIALS  ———————————–

Amber James: Realtor — Amber first became a member of the MN-Houses Group in 2011 where she served in non-licensed capacity helping to refine the framework of the company. She was instrumental in responding to lead inquiries, building rapport, and coordinating sales appointments. Over the years, she has expanded her acumen into a licensed capacity and now serves as both a buying and selling agent. Her excellence in customer service has contributed to the growth and ethical image of the MN-Houses Group. Prior to joining MN-Houses, she spent 10 years at the 3M Company and 13 years at Medtronic serving in various project management roles. She understands that every home buyer and seller has their own unique questions and timelines, so she makes a point to work at her clients’ pace. Please feel free to contact Amber directly, Amber@mn-houses.com or (651) 707-5392.

Lisa Przybilla: Realtor — Lisa has been a licensed Realtor since 2002. Real estate has always been part of her life as her father was in construction, and her mother was a real estate agent. Lisa loves the real estate business and feels “at home” serving as a real estate professional. She is dedicated to helping both buyers and sellers, and she is committed to leveraging her refined negotiating skills to benefit her clients. Lisa sees real estate as a personal vocation rather than a job, and she holds a BA from The University of Minnesota and also a Graduate of Realtors Institute (GRI) designation.

Lisa resides in the Rogers area with her husband and children. Please feel free to contact Lisa directly, Lisa@mnrealestateteam.com or (763) 670-7502.

Dan Frank: Realtor — Dan Frank is an experienced Real Estate Professional licensed with RE/MAX Advantage Plus.  He’s been awarded the 2016 Agent of the Year for RE/MAX Advantage Plus, and he also earned RE/MAX Platinum Club distinction for 2016.  Dan also has thousands of hours as an Airline Pilot flying jets around the country where he maintained a high level of safety and customer service for the passengers under his control.

Dan understands that real estate is about people first, and properties second.  He takes an educational and patient approach to helping you achieve your real-estate goals on your timeline.  One step at a time.  He maintains a very high level of client satisfaction throughout the home buying and selling process with his high-touch customer service and low-pressure demeanor.

When not selling real-estate, you can find Dan off-leash training his dogs or spending time with his family. E-mail, text or call anytime during the day Dan@searchmnhouses.com or (612) 730-9118.

Jenny Koenig: Title and Escrow Officer, Legacy Title Company — Entering the title industry as a closing assistant in 2006, Jenny quickly became well-versed in all aspects of the title business through the market downturn that followed. Those trying years in the business became the basis of her well-rounded knowledge. As a result of her dedication and perseverance in those years, she brings a positive attitude and high level of service to her clients. She takes nothing for granted.  Jenny grew up in the Cottage Grove/Woodbury area where she still resides. In her free time, she loves spending time in the outdoors up at the cabin with her family. Please feel free to contact Jenny directly with any Title or closing cost related questions: Jenny@legacy-title.com

Bob Haft: Home Loan Consultant, New American Funding — Adding to the balance of the MN-Houses team, Bob carries 19 years of professional experience in the mortgage industry. He is a detail-oriented person with a passion for customer service, and he is motivated by the opportunity to achieve excellence for his customers. Bob is more than just a loan consultant. He is one of the few loan officers around that will travel to meet with prospective clients, build rapport and trust, and then coach them in preparation leading up to their home purchase or refinance. There are so many loan underwriting restrictions in today’s market, and Bob time and again helps his customers smoothly navigate this traverse terrain.

At MN-Houses, we bring forth “world class talent”. No lie here…very few know this fact about Bob (because he is very humble), but Bullshooter magazine rated Bob as the #1 soft-tip dart player in the world in 2000 & 2001!! Despite having traveled the world over competing in various tournaments, Bob chose to settle down back here in Minnesota to raise a beautiful family to which he is very dedicated. Please feel free to contact Bob Haft directly, Bob.Haft@nafinc.com or (612) 803-2100.

Brian Trebelhorn: Realtor — Brian grew up in Northfield, MN and has been there all his life. Growing up on the family farm, while having a dad as a Northwest Airlines pilot, allowed the family to travel together and spend quality time with each other. Brian has taken that same philosophy and applied it to his current family as well. His family, including his two grown children, reside in Northfield. After graduating with a B.S. in Mass Communications and Marketing from St. Cloud State University in 1993, he worked as an International Sales Manager for several years, traveling the globe and visiting many exciting places. When he started in real estate, he discovered his true passion and has been helping people buy and sell homes ever since. Brian’s areas of expertise include the southern Twin Cities belt, with extensive experience in land, rural properties, short sale properties, relocation and more. Because it was his minor in college, he also speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys working with the Latin American community as well. Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota, there are plenty of options when choosing to work with Brian. His motto is: If it can be bought or sold, Brian can help…no games, no hassles, just hard work, honesty and integrity. Give Brian a call today, (507) 254-7958, BrianT@mnrealestateteam.com.

Bernie Borschke: Realtor — Bernie taught and coached high school in the Twin Cities for 12 years. In 1991, he made his first real estate investment purchase. Today Bernie owns seven investment properties, and he can offer his clients expertise in identifying, analyzing and selecting income properties to help build an equitable portfolio. He is also knowledgeable in the rehabbing, flipping and renting of properties. He has a special passion for listening to his clients and implementing their vision. Bernie also lists homes for sale, and he has assisted many clients avoid foreclosure by successfully completing short sale transactions. After living in Golden Valley for 15 years with his wife Lori, Bernie moved to St. Michael. Lori runs a treatment facility for clients who are dual diagnosed with chemical dependency issues and mental illness where Bernie volunteers. BernieB@mnrealestateteam.com or (763) 234-7220.

Heather Rectenwal: Realtor & Home Staging Expert — MN-Houses is very proud to have Heather as part of our team! She is a dedicated Realtor and the Owner/CEO of ReVampit Home Staging, Inc which caters to home selling preparation. Her home staging work with ReVampit has been featured in several marketing magazines, such as Executive Properties and Builders Inquiry, and she has been featured on The MN Real Estate Radio Show (KTLK FM100.3) monthly for the past four years advising listeners on the best ways to prepare their home for selling. She has done numerous presentations for both real estate agents and the general public on importance and equity preservation home staging brings forth. Furthermore, she works with home sellers, relocation companies and investors. Heather has several past clients that she now helps with general interior design of their new home.

Through personal experience and familiarity with the real estate industry, Heather has noticed a need for assisting elderly parents transition to more retirement-friendly living accommodations; thus her passion to begin a related company…New Beginnings, Simple Solutions. Heather has moved both of her parents from their home of over 20 years. Having coped with her own mother’s passing, she knows firsthand the sadness and stress involved with parental transitions. Her father and step-mother moved from a larger, multi-level home into a one-level townhome which brought on new challenges altogether. Please feel free to contact Heather Rectenwal directly, Heather@mnrealestateteam.com or (612) 387-8966.