Why the MLS works for home sellers:
The whole MLS idea is a boon to sellers because of "supply and demand". How can you, as a seller, get access to the largest number of buyers? Not by placing an ad in the newspaper? But putting your information into a computer accessible by over 60,000 member who will qualify buyers in your price range?
Being placed on the MLS expands a seller's sales force, exposes the property to a larger pool of prospective buyers, and creates more demand for the property. The higher the demand for the property the more pricing power enjoyed by the home owner - and the quicker a home will sell.

Why the MLS works for home buyers:
It is extremely convenient, does not cost the buyers, plus.... you get a qualified and experienced guide to help you through the complicated process of becoming a homeowner.

Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors®
(MAAR) is the leading regional advocate and provider of information services, research and education for real estate industry professionals and the general public. Northstar MLS is the core of (MAAR) Minnesota Area Association of Realtors®

National Association of Realtors®
Since its inception in 1908, the National Association of Realtors® has worked successfully to advance home ownership, real estate investment, private property rights and the free enterprise system in the hall of Congress and the Federal agencies. NAR is the acknowledged leader in developing standards for efficient, effective, and ethical real estate business practices. It is widely recognized as one of America's strongest, most effective lobbying organizations. With more than 760,000 members representing every city, township and community across America, NAR is the "Voice of Real Estate" in the nation's capital.

The Realtor Fair Housing Program: The National Association of Realtors® has developed a Fair Housing Program to provide resources and guidelines to Realtors® in ensuring equal professional services to all people. The term "Realtor" identifies a licensed professional in real estate who is a member of the National Association of Realtors®. Not all licensed real estate brokers and salespersons are members of the National Association, and only those who are may identify themselves as Realtors®. They conduct their business and activities in accordance with a strict Code of Ethics.

Regional MLS of Minnesota
The function of RMLS is to provide to the shareholder and customer associations a basic core of MLS services that are dependable, efficient, and cost-effective and to encourage vendors to introduce into the RMLS marketplace optional products that REALTORS® may choose to purchase.

Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
Seniors Real Estate Specialists are REALTORS® qualified to meet the special needs and concerns of maturing Americans. A national program since 1998, The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council® (SAREC®) offers a specific designation, SRES®, to identify those members who have successfully completed its education program along with other prerequisites. By earning the SRES® designation, your REALTOR® has demonstrated necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home. Your REALTOR® has received special training, gets regular updates, and is prepared to offer the options and information needed in making life changing decisions.

GRI - Graduate of Realtor Institute
Why choose a REALTOR® with a GRI designation?
Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding.

GRIs are:
Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry
Professionally trained
Knowledgeable
Dedicated to bringing you quality service A GRI can make a difference!
When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional.
Don't you deserve the best?