Real Estate

I like to say that real estate is first and foremost in the experience business.

To us, service is the pleasure one derives from delighting others. Combine that joy with our unbridled imagination, passion for marketing, design, and relentless attention to detail, and you get MinnesotaTeam.com.

Because I was not raised in the real estate industry and never intend to sell anything frankly, my approach to this business has been a bit different from that of most. I believe it is best to view a property sale from the seller's vantage point and to create an exceptional real estate experience starting at the first interaction.

But what really sets Wilen and MinnesotaTeam.com apart is how we partner from the very beginning with our sellers, who often become our friends. After all, what we help with is as much their vision and source of pride as it is ours. It simply doesn't make sense to do it any other way. Our ultimate goal is to become part of the fabric of their selling journey and add pleasure to the process. To do that, we listen carefully to a seller's needs and do what they want — never what we think they want.

I also believe in surrounding myself with extremely talented and dedicated professionals. Quite frankly, every member of MinnesotaTeam.com is exceptional. Because of their unique talents and commitment, I trust them to exceed expectations at each and every interaction, while fulfilling your needs.

A competitive advantage is a unique attribute or set of attributes that enables a company to outperform its rivals and establish a strong position in the market. Applying this concept to the art of real estate marketing and sales has been a guiding principle at Wilen and MinnesotaTeam.com since our earliest days — and after nearly two decades in this business, it remains our organizing ambition.

In every marketing strategy, we strive to build as many advantages as possible over real estate agents and brokers — from advanced analytics to proprietary creative capabilities to systems that streamline the selling experience. We harness our resources, including highly experienced, multidisciplinary real estate professionals, to confront challenges and grasp opportunities that yield the most substantial gains across your selling journey.

We aspire to never be complacent. We are committed to an ethos of relentless evolution, constantly pursuing significant improvements and ongoing innovation. We continue to uncover and apply new insights into our selling method, and Wilen and MinnesotaTeam.com's problem-solving culture creates a unique environment to get deals done.

We firmly believe that our success is driven by teamwork and collaboration. We unapologetically always work together, even with those we feel we are in competition with. This engagement positions us for continued success. For instance, the robust partnership between our REO Foreclosure staff and asset managers propels us toward the optimal frontier in REO marketing and management.

During market stress, the collective judgment of our team enables us to capitalize on opportunities when others, who depend on simplistic approaches, cannot. The remarkable achievements are a testament to the constructive and empowering way that we work — and to the simple truth that we are significantly more successful as a collective than as individuals. We take pride in having built one of the most prominently positioned small groups in Minnesota — definitely not the largest, but more so professional. Our ability to solve complex real estate matters is unparalleled.

The difference between good and great can mean the difference between success and failure. We understand that buying or selling is a tremendously important life decision, and a great agent, like a great doctor, can have an incredible impact on the outcome.

When we started MinnesotaTeam.com nearly two decades ago, we didn't want to be "just another agent," but rather to be an order of magnitude better than the competition. Because we feel so strongly about the work we do, and at the risk of being "salesy," we have several reasons why we continue to operate with white glove client service.

Our clients are our North Star and we strive to do the right thing in everything we do. In the same way you might have a financial wealth manager, accountant, or estate planner, we hope you consider us your real estate advisor for life. Anytime you have a question related to real estate — whether it is a renovation, a need for a contractor, or whether and how to purchase an investment property or vacation property — we can help you frame the analysis and make an informed, intelligent decision.

We have developed systems and technology that have been adopted across the industry. Our network is unmatched. On its face, the process of buying or selling a property can appear simple. We are biased, but we know that every deal will have twists and turns overlaid with emotions. We will talk through your concerns, past experiences, constraints, and goals to help you build the best strategy to meet your objectives. We have the confidence to ask the tough questions and challenge your assumptions.

We pay close attention to national and regional metrics, and coupled with our intimate knowledge of demand and supply in our local markets, this helps us provide you with thoughtful context and analysis of your property's value. We have built a marketing engine that is second to none. Our reach, combined with the marketing power of Coldwell Banker and Compass, gives us dominant market share in all of the major cities and luxury markets across the US. At the end of the day, what matters for our clients is results.

This commitment to the highest quality has been a proven formula for nearly two decades — delivering opportunity and value in all market conditions. As we look to the future, Wilen and MinnesotaTeam.com deeply value the trust you place in us to market and sell your real estate. We are committed to continuing our pursuit of excellence, delivering performance that is worthy of that trust.

Mike Wilen