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To anyone who knows Tami and Steve, it’s clear that this dynamic local business team were born educators. For them, the benchmark of being a good teacher was to inspire their students to learn and to empower them to improve their lives. It is exactly this unique philosophy of teaching that they transferred to their real estate careers.
Service
When Tami and Steve go to work to help their clients with a home sale or purchase, their goal is to empower their clients by giving them the information and guidance they need to make sound real estate investment decisions.
When helping Buyers and Sellers, Tami and Steve know that communication and thorough planning is crucial to making sound decisions. That’s why they actively listen to their clients’ needs and communicate clearly the steps to attain their goals.
For Buyers, Tami and Steve use the power of their extensive area knowledge and business savvy to find the right property for the best value.
With their network of qualified Buyers and their innovative, technologically-driven marketing plans, they’re positively proactive in helping their Sellers’ homes get maximum coverage.
With their commitment to making every client a “raving fan,” Tami and Steve guarantee their services.
Background
Tami and Steve’s caring attitude, unbridled enthusiasm and determination to make an impact in their students’ lives were the foundation of their successful careers in teaching. Not coincidentally, these are also the characteristics that have propelled them to the top of their field as a leading real estate team.
Members of the International Coldwell Banker President’s Premier Club, they rank as top agents in the state and nation in both listings and volume.
In 2004 they received the NRT Leadership Award for top associates in closed units in mortgage services.
Tami serves on the MNAR Professional Standards Committee.
Steve serves as a board member for SCAAR, the local REALTOR® association.
They currently manage a professional real estate team of three buyer’s agents and a licensed assistant.
Philosophy
As a married couple and a leading business team, Tami DeLand and Steve Hansen have always held fast to a very simple principle: with knowledge comes the power to achieve. They’ve used this “philosophy of empowerment” to great effect throughout their lives, whether it was in their career as teachers or in their work today as respected real estate professionals. With a razor-sharp focus on utilizing this philosophy for their clients’ benefit, Tami and Steve serve their clients by providing first rate personalized service and the information they need to make the best investment decisions. This Web site is yet another example of how they’re always striving to help clients with one of the most important times in life: the sale or purchase of a home.
Personal
Tami and Steve enjoy entertaining family and friends in the comfort of their St. Cloud home. Their favorite pursuits are food, travel, theater and museums. (And of course, the comfort of their dogs Mousse and Shampoo!)
Carissa is the warm and friendly voice you will hear when you ring into the Tami and Steve office. Her number one priority is making the client feel secure and confident. (Her next priority is keeping Tami and Steve organized!) Her specific duties include the following:
Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Cloud State University in Sociology and Human Relations
Captain SCSU Women’s Hockey!
Experience as Retail Sales Manager
Experience as Retail Operations Manager
Personal
Entered into Real Estate after four purchase agreements and one house sale with Tami and Steve.
Mother of delightful Paris, age 3.
Wife of Jesse Hopkins-Hoel, Buyer Specialist with Tami and Steve.
JESSE HOPKINS-HOEL
Buyer Specialist
When you call, I like to answer! When you email, I like to respond inside an hour! When you want immediate action, I like to step up! And when you ask tough questions, I like to give you action and honesty!
I am Jesse Hopkins-Hoel, Buyer’s Specialist for Tami and Steve. My guaranteed services to every buyer include:
A full analysis of buyer wants and needs
A detailed and complete search of all available resources, including the Multiple Listing Service, (MLS) to meet those needs
Touring all homes selected by buyer
Confident recommendations for all the proven loan and closing providers in the area
A thorough explanation of market conditions and market norms
A tailored approach to the most favorable offer
Negotiations which are strategized specifically to fulfill the needs of the buyer
Timely communication and feedback
A complete, “hands on” approach to the sale to closing process.
My Background
As an experienced agent in the area since 2001, I have managed to personally generate approximately $25 Million in sales and sell about 200 homes. That is an average of 40 homes per year. (By the way, that is about 30 more than the average REALTOR® in our area.) I began my Real Estate career as Tami and Steve’s first Buyer’s Agent and became an Executive Sales Associate within 15 months of being licensed. I also became certified by the Graduate REALTOR® Institute in the first year and a half of licensure. I am currently Minnesota Association of REALTORS® Appointed to the State Professional Standards Review Committee (2006.) Some of my past experiences that have definitely shaped my outlook (in my life and in my career) include: Building Construction, Education in Community Development and Local Government, Sales and Sales Management, Past Chair of a committee with a multimillion dollar budget and seven reporting Departments at SCSU.
My Philosophy
With the excellent direction from Tami and Steve as their first Buyer’s Agent, my entire Real Estate career has been guided by utmost integrity and spurred by an achievement drive that will not quit! As a result, our team is consistently ahead of the curve. The Tami & Steve Team is exactly that, a Real Estate TEAM with a common commitment to dedication and outstanding service. All of this is what I call “Service with Integrity.” Why? I want what YOU want: a smooth transaction where all are happy at the end of the day.
My Personal Joys
Spending time with my beautiful wife, Carissa, whom I get the pleasure to work with everyday
Raising our daughter, Paris, an absolute ray of sunshine
Fishing or just taking in nature away from roads and buildings
Winemaking and visiting Wine Country
Voice and acting performance
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