Stephanie Gruver

<p>THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME?</p> <p>Stephanie's knowledge of homes, staging, use of quality, professional photography, and straight-forward approach to working with sellers has made Stephanie a favorite agent among sellers. She advocates for sellers to create a "plan" to effectively move forward. In her own words, Stephanie says:</p> <p>"Sellers need honesty in today's market. They need to have a realistic plan to prepare their home for sale, a realistic price, and an agent who enjoys being an "advocate salesperson" for them. High-quality photos, complimentary staging and repair advice, and consistent marketing of the properties with open houses, reverse prospect searches, high-tech tools, and old-fashion networking are key to getting a home sold in any market. If a client's goal is to buy the next house, we also need to have a plan for how they will achieve their goal. The ability to see market trends is key to a successful sale."</p> <p>In addition to being named Rookie of the Year and Listing Agent of the Year by her broker in 2010, Stephanie has received numerous sales awards during her tenure with RE/MAX Results, including the 100% Club status in 2012 and 2014, and the Platinum Club status in 2013, 2015-2020. She was also inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 2016, and has been a multi-year recipient of Minnesota Monthly's Best Real Estate Professionals award. In 2020, Stephanie was the first to receive the Shining Star award, a new award from her broker to recognize agents who provide outstanding contributions to the betterment of her collegues. Her formula to success? "Keep your focus on what you want to achieve, and don't let what others are doing - or not doing - distract you from your goals. Just get the job done."</p> <p>WORKING WITH FIRST TIME BUYERS<br /></p> <p>Stephanie gained a unique knowledge of first-time buyer financing and down payment assistance programs through her work with a local nonprofit housing developer at the peak of the foreclosure crisis in Minneapolis. Her knowledge base has not only allowed her to help buyers attain homeownership, but in many neighborhoods it has also helped her sellers achieve a sale. As Stephanie points out:<br /></p> <p>"Buying your first house is not just about getting a place to live - it's about getting a base started for your financial future. Buying the right house the first time around means you may enjoy it more, stay in it longer, or see a better return when you eventually do decide to move. With low interest rates and financing programs favorable to first-time buyers, this is a fantastic market for buyers to achieve homeownership and hopefully start to build equity for the future. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of the process."</p> <p>WORKING WITH MOVE-UP BUYERS</p> <p>Worried about selling your home and buying the next house? Stephanie has worked with numerous "move-up" buyers to find their dream home. Helping sellers time the sale of their current home and the purchase of their next home has become one of Stephanie's specialities. Although Stephanie always recommends her clients have a back-up plan for housing should their house sell quickly at the desired price - there are also creative ways to manage the transition from one home to the next</p> <p>WORKING WITH HOMES IN TRUSTS AND ESTATES</p> <p>Stephanie has worked closely with estate planning attorneys and trustees as well as personal representatives and executors of estates to help sell homes. Whether there is a need for guidance on repairs and staging for resale or a desire for a quick "As Is" sale - Stephanie has valuable contacts and experience to help simplify these transactions.</p> <p>MULTIPLE OFFERS</p> <p>Stephanie regularly works with multiple offer situations for buyers and sellers. As a seller - ask about Stephanie's unique approach for maximizing your sale price while decreasing your time on market. As a buyer - you'll benefit from Stephanie's years of experience working through competitive offer situations in limited-inventory markets.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION<br /></p> <p>Prior to becoming a REALTOR, Stephanie had over 15 years of sales experience in the insurance industry and spent 2 years working with a nonprofit real estate developer, coordinating an effort to buy, renovate, and resell foreclosed homes in Minneapolis and first ring suburbs. <br /></p> <p>Stephanie graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Cloud State University with a degree in Business Management. She has also obtain the Old Home Certified designation from the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota to help increase her knowledge and passion for marketing pre-WWII and historic properties.  </p> <p>Looking for more info? Check Stephanie out on Linked In, Facebook, her website, http://www.results.net/stephanie.gruver, or her blog, www.stephaniegruver.com<br /></p>