Susan Hofflander

"CAN DO CONSULTANT!"

I'm a:	Real Estate Professional
Company:	MN Real Estate Team/RE/Max Advantage Plus
Location:	Minneapolis Minnetonka Plymouth Golden Valley New Hope Robbinsdale Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Center Maple Grove St Louis Park Hopkins Edina Medina Wayzata Woodbury Fridley Columbia Heights New Brighton Saint Paul Champlin View all locations...
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Phone:	(763) 438-7249

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About Me

I have been a licensed real estate agent, serving Twin Citiies of Minnesota home buyers and sellers since 1994. I was given the opportunity to be an Exclusive Buyer Agent from 1999-2008. Now, I am fortunate to be able to serve both buyers and sellers with MN Real Estate Team at RE/Max Advantage Plus.

While traveling for many years as a performer, I developed an interest in historical architecture and home design. Combined with my communication skills and attention to detail, a career in real estate felt like a natural transition.

After extensive real estate training and earning my Graduate of REALTOR® Institute distinction (akin to a master's degree of real estate), I joined one of the top real estate sales teams in the Twin Cities. I am among the first class of real estate agents to earn the Board sanctioned title of CBR, Certified Buyer Representative as well as the Real Estate Buyers Agent Council of the National Association of Realtors' distinction of Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR).

Navigating the sometimes stormy waters of a real estate transaction can be tricky. Think about this, if you wouldn't try to conduct a real estate transaction for your neighbor, why would you risk your own investment by taking a chance. There's an old saying, "It's not a problem, until it is!". Make a smart move and give me a call to help you with your real estate needs. You'll have the benefit of the #1 Real Estate Team in Minnesota!

Testimonials

"“Susan was recommended by many of my co-workers when my fiance and I were looking for our first home. We instantly felt comfortable with Susan and were extremely glad we went with her. She was very thorough, knowledgeable and honest with us, and though we must've looked at over 25 homes, there was never a sense of discouragement. I will be sure to recommend her to anyone I know who is on their first house hunt!”"
Jeff Wright Wed May 21

"“Susan did a great job representing a customer for a home we had for sale summer 2007. She and I overcame some transaction difficulties to close to the satisfaction of both buyer and seller. She's a great service-oriented Realtor, conscientious, ethical and friendly.”"
Dwight Erickson Wed May 21

"“Susan was our agent for our first (and so far only) house purchase. She was infinitely patient and understanding in helping us find and negotiate for what we really wanted, where we really wanted, within our budget. She went through a lot of extra trouble to make sure we were happy. I've recommended her to other buyers, and everyone has reported back a very positive experience.”"
Elinore Marks Wed May 21

""My wife and I have hired Susan as our agent for TWO house purchases. Susan was professional and completely organized at every stage in the buying process. Not only did she show us the kind of houses we were interested in, she gave us honest advice without pressure if she had concerns about our ideas. The little touches that Susan made were what left the biggest impression on me. She was willing to put together a list of houses and take us out early in the process for ideas long before we were ready to buy. She stuck with us through a long wait selling our first house before being able to buy and move into a home closer to my work. Always patient, never pushy or concerned about closing the sale until we were ready. I whole heartedly recommend Susan Hofflander as a buyer's agent!""
Dan Fisher Thu May 22

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Frustrated seller-what are my options? I began the process of building a new home locally in March 2008.

Asked Mon Nov 10 2008, 14:13 by Mt - 55805 - Home Selling - 9 answers

Susan Hofflander answered:

I agree with Shannon about web presence. It is ESSENTIAL in today's market to have a web presence. If nothing else, it just provides credibility. However, I will also say, that if there are buyers out there looking, if it's on the MLS, they would still be able to find it if they have an agent. - Tue Nov 11 2008, 09:40

Sheesh, you are in a tough situation. The fact is, if your house is priced right and there are buyers out there for this type of property, you should be generating offers and showings. Sometimes, if your house has been on the market a LONG time and has been at several different price points, it makes it less desirable. Don't ask me why, it's all psychological. At this point, I think it might be valuable to see what other homes in your area have sold AT ALL! If there's nothing going on around you for properties available, it will tell you that your market just isn't generating any activity. Not surprising since getting a mortgage was really tough (continues to be stringent standards) out there. From there, you may just have to bite the bullet and leave it on the market or discuss taking it off until after the holidays. Good luck! - Mon Nov 10 2008, 14:31

I PAY 205,000 DOLLARS FOR MY HOME I OWEN THE BANK 198 AFTER 4YRS @ 6% AND AFTER ALL THIS MESS WITH THE HOMES

Asked Sat Nov 8 2008, 23:15 by Antonio - 55423 - Home Selling - 7 answers

Susan Hofflander answered:

Yes, my colleague listed here is correct about the taxes. As for your mortgage, you cannot change the conditions of your loan because that's what your house was worth when you bought it. There are programs out there to assist home owners in adjusting their loan amounts and/or interest rates, but those programs are for people in financial trouble, and you have to prove you do NOT have the money to cover what you currently owe. - Sun Nov 9 2008, 11:24

Need recommendation on affordable Minneapolis suburbs & possible referral agent.

Asked Wed Oct 29 2008, 13:56 by Christina En… - Minneapolis - Home Buying - 10 answers

Susan Hofflander answered:

Hi, Christina!
I'm a 15 year agent who just joined the #1 Real Estate Team in the state of Minnesota. Please check out this link. I have just transferred my license today, but I've been a buyer agent for the last 9 years. Since buyers are my niche, relocatees are a specialty. Please feel free to check out my profile and e mail me.

susan@mnrealestateteam.com http://www.mnrealestateteam.com - Wed Oct 29 2008, 14:24

If I made an offer on a home, do the sellers have to decide on my offer before looking at another one

Asked Thu Oct 23 2008, 15:40 by C Rader - 55318 - Home Buying - 7 answers

Susan Hofflander answered:

Lenny makes a good point about short sale/foreclosure situations as opposed to a willing seller. If it's a willing seller, most likely they will respond to you in a timely fashion. However, if you don't want to be subject to the waiting, you can put a time limit on the response time. This can backfire, so make sure you are willing to walk away if the sellers don't adhere to your restrictions. As far as banks on short sales and foreclosures, all bets are off. There are no rules about how long they can take to respond to your offer, whether accept, reject or counter. If that's the case, be prepared for a long siege. - Thu Oct 23 2008, 17:33

Can Wells Fargo back out on an exempted offer after they agreed to sell and cashed my earnest money check?

Asked Mon Oct 20 2008, 18:09 by Bruce Gruetz… - 56011 - Home Buying - 4 answers

Susan Hofflander answered:

I agree with the commenter below. You need an attorney to sort this out. You've got alot of money at stake here, so spending some money on an attorney would be worth it. Let me know if you need a referral for a good real estate attorney. - Mon Oct 20 2008, 19:13

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Specialties

Naturally, serving the needs of home buyers is my professional specialty. My niche is buyers, so I don't service any one area. I EXCLUSIVELY meet the needs of home buyers in the entire 13 county Metro area of the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

Experience

Latest:

Exclusive Buyer Agent for Buyers Real Estate Group

I work Exclusively with home buyers to get the best price and terms possible for them all the time.

April 1999—present

Singer/Performer for Self Employed

I've been an opera/symphony orchestra concert singer since my college graduation.

August 1979—present

Licensed Assistant for Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty

I served as a licensed assistant to a high volume agent in the Northwest area of the Twin Cities.

August 1994—April 1999

Certifications & Awards

GRI, ABR, CBR,
Metropolitan Opera Award finalist, MacAllister Award finalist

Interests

Singing/performing
choir directing
gardening
travel
reading
shopping
home design/staging
trivia (especially entertainment)
aerobic dance

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