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May 20, 2024

Tennille Havrons

Tennille Havrons, Real Estate Geek

Tennille Havron is an experienced and dedicated real estate agent licensed in Minnesota. Having grown up in the Burnsville area, Tennille possesses a deep familiarity with the south of the river region. She currently resides in Lakeville with her husband, Shane, and their four children: Abby, Emily, Zach, and Tyler. Together, they enjoy traveling and cherishing quality family time. Tennille and her husband are actively involved in their children’s activities, including hockey, football, and golf. In her leisure time, she finds solace in golfing with her family, listening to live music with her husband, and immersing herself in captivating books.

Professional Summary

  • Licensed Realtor in Minnesota
  • Member of National Association of Realtors (NAR)
  • Member of the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors (SPAAR)

Personal Background

Tennille and her husband have always purchased new construction homes, allowing them to witness the building process from the ground up and see their choices come to life. She is excited to work with clients, whether they’re looking for new construction or existing homes, and is committed to helping them find their perfect fit. With Tennille’s dedication and expertise, there’s a home out there for everyone, and she looks forward to helping clients discover exactly what they are looking for.

Mobile: 612-245-6501

Tennille@thepropertygeeks.com

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October 3, 2022

Kristy Lind

Kristy Lind, Real Estate Geek

Kristy is a licensed realtor in Minnesota. She has always had a passion for serving clients and a talent for connecting people on a personal level. Serving clients from showings to sitting at a closing table has been one of the most rewarding careers.

Professional Summary

  • Licensed Realtor in Minnesota
  • Member of the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors (SPAAR)

 

Personal Background

Kristy was born and raised in Hastings, MN. After college, she moved to the Twin Cities and supported adults with disabilities for 6 years. Kristy fell in love with real estate while helping one of her close friends with her real estate marketing and client events.

When Kristy isn’t “geeking out” about real estate, she can often be found going hiking, checking out new restaurants, or having wine with friends. She also Geeks out about unique homes and new boots.

Mobile: 651-500-2696

Kristy@thepropertygeeks.com

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May 12, 2022

Jodene Riha

Jodene Riha, Real Estate Geek

Jodene has been geeking out over houses since childhood.

While growing up, Jodene spent many Saturdays at auctions or garage sales with her parents buying antiques in the Iowa countryside & redesigning the homes she saw in her head. She worked in the field of interior design after graduating from the College of Design at Iowa State University. She got her Masters in Housing Studies from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and has also worked in the mortgage industry.

She has a side hobby of scouring estate sales & flea markets for cool and unique finds. Rolling all of these skills together, Jodene can help make the process of buying or selling a home less daunting.

She loves working with families that are clearing out Grandma’s house and who want help not only selling the home but finding a new home for Grandma’s treasures. Or the family looking to downsize their home and get rid of their collections.

Jodene also loves working with first-time homebuyers who are feeling overwhelmed by the whole process and want someone that will guide them through the home buying experience.

Professional Summary

  • Licensed Realtor in Minnesota
  • Member of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAR)
  • B.A Interior Design, College of Design Interior, Iowa State University
  • M.A Housing Studies, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

 

Personal Background

Jodene grew up in Decorah, Iowa, and has also lived in Raleigh, Denver, and Biloxi before settling in Hopkins, MN with her 2 Guinea pigs named Cranston & Zander who rule the house.  She also has a niece and a nephew with whom she loves spending time.

When Jodene isn’t geeking out about real estate, she loves spending her time volunteering in the Hopkins community, which includes:

  • Board member of the Hopkins Business and Civic Association &Board member of the Friends of Hopkins Library
  • Sponsorship coordinator for the Raspberry Festival.
  • Hopkins Art Center.
  • Friends of Hennepin County Library Pen Pal series.
  • Resource West coat & toy drive.
  • Longtime volunteer at Cedar Cultural Center and Habitat for Humanity.

 

She can also often be found catching live music or walking/hiking or biking one of the many trails in Hopkins.

Mobile: (612) 799-8350

Jodene@thepropertygeeks.com

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Brittney Besser
May 27, 2020

Brittney Besser

  • Brittney Besser

Brittney Besser, Real Estate Geek

Brittney Besser has been a licensed realtor in Minnesota for 1 year as of April 2020. Her passion for the industry comes from helping people and she is thrilled that this career has introduced her to so many new friends.

She and her husband John own a cabinetry company in Burnsville called Kona Cabinetry and Design. He has also been a  licensed real estate agent for almost 5 years. Brittney and her husband John are very passionate about working together. He helps a lot of her customers from the perspective of remodeling all while she helps them find their next home.

Professional Summary

  • Licensed Realtor in Minnesota
  • Member of Saint Paul Association of Realtors (SPAAR)

 

Personal Background

Brittney and her husband John are currently raising two kids, Lexi (4), Hudson (2) and have baby #3 on his way expecting to arrive this fall. Brittney and her family love to stay active and are usually always on the go. In her free time, Brittney loves to workout, play tennis and I’m usually always found hanging out with my family on my downtime

Office: 651-571-GEEK
Mobile: 612-483-6955
teambesser@thepropertygeeks.com

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Desiree Sherry
March 21, 2018

Desiree Sherry

Desiree Sherry possesses an unbridled and unlimited passion for real estate and investment properties. Her years of experience in private investment rentals and property management provide her with an edge when helping her clients evaluate their many options. She’s fluent in the complicated language of Homeowners Associations and can interpret the often cumbersome documentation. For Desiree, failure isn’t an option. Those who know her well describe her as resourceful, unintimidated and a true partner.

“Real estate is an ever-changing adventure. I enjoy guiding my clients through the process and ensuring their experience is as smooth as possible.”

Professional Summary
• Licensed Realtor in Minnesota
• Member of Saint Paul Association of Realtors (SPAAR)
• Member of Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors
• Degree in Real Estate and Property Management
• 15 years of expertise in Property Management (private investment and community association management)

Personal Background
Desiree was born and raised in the south metro and her family now lives in Farmington with their giant golden Lab. They spend every minute they can in the great outdoors. In the summer they love to camp and swim. When the snow starts to fly they either head to the ice rink or snuggle up for movie nights. Desiree geeks out about cooking and baking and admits she might have a slight obsession with cookbooks. Her goal is to someday own a vast portfolio of her own investment properties, including the perfect lake home where she and her family can enjoy all four seasons.

Office: 651-571-GEEK
Mobile: 651-460-9822
Desiree@ThePropertyGeeks.com

By The Property Geeks
January 15, 2017

Sarah Ruhland

If you’re looking for a trustworthy real estate agent who’s market savvy and knows how to get deals done in this ever-changing market, meet Sarah Ruhland. Throughout her 8+ years of experience, Sarah’s top priority has always been making her clients feel comfortable and confident while navigating the home buying and selling process.

“I want my clients to view me as a trusted friend who will always have their best interests at heart. There’s no better feeling than when a past client reaches out to work with me again or sends me a referral. That’s when I know I’m doing the job I set out to do.”

In addition to working with her own clients, Sarah also helps manage The Property Geeks as Director of Operations.

 

Professional Summary

  • Licensed Realtor in Minnesota & Wisconsin
  • Member of Saint Paul Association of Realtors (SPAAR)
  • Member of National Association of Realtors
  • Home Partners Affiliate
  • Relocation Specialist
  • Luxury Specialist
  • ExpressOffers Certified

 

Sarah is a lifelong resident of Minnesota who appreciates everything the Twin Cities and outlying areas have to offer. She and her high-school sweetheart husband Todd have raised their three kids in Lakeville and share their home with a rescue pup and a feisty cat. When she’s not showing homes or hosting open houses, Sarah might be found indulging in a good book, geeking out about a new recipe, or showing off her useless knowledge of 80s and 90s song lyrics.

Office: 651-571-GEEK
Mobile: 952-232-8165
Sarah@ThePropertyGeeks.com

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