Lakes Sotheby's International Realty Ben Kolkman Realtor - Edina Minneapolis
Name
Lakes Sotheby's International Realty Ben Kolkman Realtor - Edina Minneapolis
Company
Lakes Sotheby's Internation Realty, Edina, Minnesota
E-mail
Contact Lakes Sotheby's International Realty Ben Kolkman Realtor - Edina Minneapolis (Lakes Sotheby's Internation Realty, Edina, Minnesota)
Office Phone
(952) 230-3117
Cell Phone
(612) 599-4161
Address
4388 France Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55410
Description
Representing buyers and sellers Edina in Southwest. Specializing in remodeling, building, renovations, new construction, and tear downs.

Why Sotheby's?

 

Sotheby's International Realty is the only truly global real estate brand. Associated with quality and professionalism standards, the Sotheby's brand bestows a degree of distinction to the properties it represents. By leveraging local and global resources with professional marketing services we provide the highest level of customer service and property positioning available in the real estate industry today.

 

Area of Expertise, Replacement Housing: Edina and SW Minneapolis

 

The housing market in Edina and Southwest Minneapolis is gradually being re-developed through whole house remodeling and new construction. The impact of this change is felt at all price ranges and by all home owners. The area most effected by this trend are Edina, the "Lakes Area" of Southwest Minneapolis, and parts of St. Louis Park and Golden Valley. This replacement of the old with new happens naturally as the older home fail to meet the needs of modern families.


By studying and understanding this process, we can take advantage of the opportunities it presents. Buying right and making the right improvements to your home are vital to insuring your investment is healthy.

 

Background / About Ben

 

Ben Kolkman has been recognized by the local association of realtors and by local media as an expert in the Twin Cities real estate market. Ben leads discussion groups on marketing techniques for the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, Young Professionals Networking group. He was awarded the 2009 Super Agent award by Mpls St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business. KSTP and WCCO have both featured Ben in their newscasts, and he is a regular contributor on the DIY Network "Sweat Equity" cable TV program.


Ben began rehabbing and investing in real estate in 2000 and currently owns and manages residential rental property. He has been representing buyers and sellers or residential property in the Southwest/Edina area since 2005. Prior to his career in real estate he worked in the medical device industry.


"Ben helped us find the perfect home to renovate in Edina, he also worked with the builder and designers to coordinate everything. Thank you Ben!" Eli S., Edina, MN


"As a new resident to Minneapolis, we didn't know where we wanted to live. Understanding the neighborhoods and schools in Southwest Minneapolis, Ben was able to show us eveything we needed to see to make the best choice for our family." - Todd and Shameka J., Minneapolis, MN


"After a bad experience with our first realtor, Ben gave us the information and level of communication we were looking for. He managed to sell our home too!" - Loraine and Gary B., Saint Louis Park, MN


2009 "Super Agent" - Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine; Twin Cities Business