Judy Ritchie
REALTOR®
About Judy Ritchie
Judy spent many years as an educator before realizing her long time of dream of working as a realtor.
She is an excellent listener and an effective communicator who is able to recognize the unique needs and desires of her clients. She prides herself on bringing a high level of integrity to her work with the aim of creating lasting relationships.
Whether she is selling your existing home or helping you find the home of your dreams, she will give honest and practical advice and will serve as a trusted guide throughout the process.
Originally from NY, Judy has called the Twin Cities home for over 20 years and has experience with working with buyers and sellers all over the metro and surrounding suburbs.
Judy and her family (husband Jake, son Luke, and two dogs) enjoy sports, food, travel, time with family and friends, and being part of the Saint Louis Park community that they call home.
Christine Swan
REALTOR®
About Christine Swan
Growing up in Stillwater fueled my love for houses. I loved walking the hills of town and having the opportunity to check out all of the beautiful old Victorian bed and breakfasts, the lovely home of Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard, and learning the history, architecture and interesting designs that included dumbwaiters and hidden Butler stairs, so cool!
I attended the University of MN Duluth, then transferred to and received my degree in Management and Marketing from the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth. I quickly found that sitting behind a desk wasn't for me. I discovered that interaction with people was an essential part of what I desired in my career. I bartended while pursuing my real estate license and knew that a career in Realty is what I wanted to do.
Seven years ago I became a licensed Realtor and I haven't looked back. Meeting families and individuals and helping them not only just find a house, but making it a home is my true passion. Clients have often become like family when working together. The process of buying and selling a home can be very emotional. My goal is to not only take the stress out of the process for my clients but also to keep them laughing and creating memories as we navigate the adventure of buying and or selling their first or next home.
Currently I live in Richfield, MN and I am licensed in MN and WI. I have been married for four years. My husband and I have a 2 year old son and another one on the way. In my free time I enjoy coaching my niece’s soccer team, gardening (and making salsa from ingredients picked fresh from our garden) , biking, being outside, and spending all the time I can with my family. I have two long hair Chihuahuas, Abraham and Eisenhower, and have come to terms with the fact that I will be forever surrounded in a home with all boys.
If you're in the market to buy or sell I would love to help you out. From my fierce negotiation skills (thanks to having two brothers and being competitive) to my knowledge of the market and navigating the process I am ready to help you! Cheers to a new adventure and let's do this together!
Georgie Christian
REALTOR®
About Georgie
Georgie Christian, Licensed Realtor of MN, ABR is the Listing and
Buyer Specialist who graduated from the Realtor® Institute and
is an Accredited Buyer Representative.
Georgie strives to assist all Buyers, Sellers & Investors through the Real Estate process and the ever changing Real Estate Market. With extensive
knowledge/experience in property condition, negotiations,
market trends, values & more, Georgie will be your advocate to
ensure your Real Estate needs are always met to match the
next chapter in your life.
Chelsea Knutson
REALTOR®
About Chelsea
Chelsea is the Owner and Team Lead of the Better Living Group, Ltd.
She is a full-time Realtor that has worked with buyers, sellers & investors in the real estate business for over 14 years. She enjoys investing and remodeling her own properties, along side her husband and two children.
She has been recognized for her client service and upfront approach throughout her career, most recently featured in the MN Monthly Magazine for Top Real Estate Professionals of 2017 & 2019.
Chelsea and her team ensure their clients are provided with the utmost respect and care with all of their real estate needs.
Whether you're buying a new home, listing your current home or are looking for an equitable investment property, Chelsea and her team have the experience, knowledge and resources for success.
Sandy Matzdorf
REALTOR®
About Sandy
Having moved from state to state growing up, every house where I lived quickly became a home. This lifestyle gave me an appreciation and knowledge that a house, no matter how big or small, is a place where you can be yourself, enjoy life, family and friends. Eventually I found my home and put down roots in Minnesota. I hold a degree in Business Administration and Art. I worked at IBM for over 34 years holding various positions as a Project Executive, Retail Sales Executive and Global Sales Executive for mobility and retail services. The corporate world provided me with a foundation of strong business skills, executive management and sales expertise. I have since retired and now am ready to help you sell your home, find the home of your dreams or assist you with investment properties. I also own a small business in White Bear Lake, ReUse ReStyle which is a consignment store for home decorating items. Becoming a REALTOR® is a natural extension of my day to day activities in the home decorating world.
I have two daughters one is an optometrist and the other works at 3M. Additionally, I have begun to buy and sell homes with my son-in-law. There is nothing like being able to transform a house into a home!
Give me a call, I am ready to help you with your real estate sales or purchasing needs.
Jennifer McClanahan
REALTOR®
About Jennifer
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in Business Management Jen entered the world of real estate to explore her passion for business, marketing and entrepreneurship. In the past 8 years Jen has become an esteemed realtor and professional in the field and is highly regarded by her clients. As a current Mahtomedi resident and a White Bear Lake business owner she is well-connected and actively involved in the community. Her contacts and long term Minnesota residency leverage her enthusiasm and expertise to elevate her client's experiences.
"I have over 15 years of business experience as an investor, educator and business owner. I am committed to finding the right home for my clients and I love the art of negotiation. My business is built on dedication, communication, determination and trust while adapting to my clients individual needs. I work with clients on both buying and selling real estate in the twin cities and surrounding suburbs. I have lived in both the North East area and the West Side of the Twin Cities. Therefore my main areas of business are in are the following cities: White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Lino Lakes, Dellwood, Stillwater, Shoreview, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, Blaine, Andover, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Eden Prairie, Eagan, Bloomington and Edina. I am committed to listening to my client's needs and utilizing my keen negotiating skills to ensure a successful transaction. I showcase my homes on Avenue Realty's website, social media and utilize a team of professional service providers to assist with my client's buying and selling experiences. My team includes stagers, painters, cleaners, contractors, and inspectors amongst many others. I am and effective communicator, detail oriented and I will be alongside you every step of the way."
Sara Schulman
Broker, Owner, REALTOR®
About Sara
Becoming a Realtor was my destiny! When I was little I loved to explore friend's houses-which sometimes got me in big trouble. I was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI and came to Minnesota for U of M degree in business. During those four years of college I realized what an amazing place Minneapolis/St. Paul was, and what a great opportunity I had to start my life and eventually raise a family here.
I began my real estate career working at larger agencies in town with my ultimate dream of owning my own brokerage. Jessica and I met in college and our careers followed a similar path. We were first friends and then business partners at Avenue Realty, truly an ideal match.
On a more personal level, I married Josh, my best friend since high school, and we have three amazing children Charlie, Jonah, and Olivia. We live an active life spending as much time as we can outside and enjoying the wonderful Minnesota lifestyle.
I love working with all types of clients as I am truly addicted to helping someone find a new home or watching the joy as a seller passes on their home, with all the love they put into it, to a new buyer.
If you're looking to sell, buy or just have questions, give me a call and I’d be happy to share my expertise regarding the Minneapolis St Paul Real Estate Market.
Jessica Freeland
Broker, Owner, REALTOR®
About Jessica
I am a born, raised Minnesotan, and college graduate of the University of Minnesota. I know and love Minnesota - the land of 11,842 lakes!
Legos, floor plan fantasies and Parade of Homes tour lead me to the love of home shopping, while my lawyer father taught me the appreciation of negotiations. I have been a hardworking Twin Cities REALTOR® for over 23 years and Broker for 17 years. I was voted "The Best Real Estate Agent" by the Crow River News for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. I was the nominated "Agent of the Month" in Real Estate Agent Magazine and "Super Real Estate Agent" in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business Magazine.
I am also a loving mother to my 13 yr old son, Max, and dedicated volunteer for the non-profit organization, Living Well, an organization that helps people with special needs. Although a true Minnesotan (you betcha), I have spent time abroad living in Japan, Macau and Canada. I enjoyed my worldly experiences, but there's no place like home.
Please let me help sell or show you your next Minnesota home!
P.S. Stay tuned to My Lottery Dream Home on HGTV season 4 episode 3 to catch a glimpse of me featured as a local Twin Cities real estate expert!