Just a month ago it was cold, VERY cold for mid-November. But, duty calls and we were determined to get out there and show luxury homes to our clients. After all, for over 30 years we have been matching homes with lifestyles no matter the weather.

Last November, we sold 42 Park Lane, on Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, by representing the buyer, we were the “selling agent”. What’s that? Why would a buyer want representation?

  • We have over 30 years of experience in real estate, we’re the professionals.  A part of our service is to offer our knowledge and expertise to our clients, the buyer in this case, on any deficiencies and/or defects in the property, as well as providing a thorough market analysis.
  • We’re on the buyers’ side. We’re the advocate…

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Today, December 16th, marks the first day of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. This holiday is celebrated by the kindling of a candle, one for each of the eight days of the holiday. Once the candle is lit, it is placed in one of the nine-branched menorah, from left-to-right, commemorating the miracle of one jar of oil providing light for eight days soon after the Maccabees recaptured the Holy Temple, in Jerusalem, from the Greeks in the 2nd Century BC.

Along with lighting the menorah, celebrations include:

  • Music: a large number of traditional songs, such as “Ocho Kanelikas” (“Eight Little Candles”), "Hanukkiah Li Yesh" ("I Have a Hanukkah Menorah"), "S'vivon Sov Sov Sov" ("Dreidel, Spin and Spin") and many more.
  • Foods: a…

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It’s #ThrowBackThursday and what a perfect opportunity to look at how the Barry Berg Group became what it is today. We’re quickly approaching 2015, but in 1987 Barry was already leading the pack for real estate sales success. A native of Montevideo, Minnesota, undergraduate of Princeton University who then graduated with his master’s in business administration from the Harvard Business School, Barry pursued his calling in residential real estate.

Although others thought he’d be a better fit in various career paths, due to his Ivy League degrees, he knew in his heart, “I’d rather be selling real estate than doing something that just looks good on paper”. That passion and drive has paid off! For over 27 years he’s been Minnesota’s number one selling…

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Take a moment and imagine yourself rising out of your king bed and watching a beautiful sunrise over Wayzata Bay. In the beautiful orange and red daylight, the birds are soaring, fish jumping out of the water and a beautiful wooden 20-foot Chris-Craft glides through the bay, your back yard.

This fantasy could become your reality, as this dream home is available today! This custom five-bedroom home on Lake Minnetonka’s Wayzata Bay was recently featured in the Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal, click here to read more, but more importantly, to see inside this stunning household:

Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal-Wayzata Bay Dream Home 

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Recognized by their peers for their high level of success and professional service, Barry and Chad lead their team of professionals in setting the standard for the real estate industry in the Minneapolis Metropolitan area.

Featured on the cover and as a featured article in the Minnesota Real Estate Agent Magazine, Real Estate Leaders...Barry Berg and Chad Larsen!

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While some may assume that the holiday season is not prime for buyers, there are definite advantages for both buying and selling during this time of the year.

Due to the misconception that the real estate market virtually shuts down for the holidays, serious home sellers and home buyers have the advantage of less competition (which also results in faster financial processing), a more efficient closing process as both sides are seeking to conclude the transaction prior to the conclusion of the tax year, and often less hassle with negotiations as again both sides are poised and ready to sign on the dotted line.

Before pulling your property off the market or postponing your search for your new home, contact us to determine which would be the best…

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Home defines the place in which we seek refuge and where we gather with friends and loved ones. As circumstances change, lifestyle needs transform and where we call home changes. That said, the strenuous past few years have not been without struggles for all. 

Today we see with the recovering economy our communities seeking to restore balance. Homeowners and home buyers are moving forward with refined focus.

It has been our aim to assist our clients and their families in this venture, setting the standard for the real estate industry. We've been matching homes with lifestyles for over thirty years and as a team we've never been stronger. We truly enjoy what we do and it is satisfying and fulfilling for us to help our clients in their journey…

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Are you starting to get that feeling that it’s time to “fall back” and you can’t remember when? Afraid you’ll show up to work one Monday and realize you’re an hour early?  Dying to know when you get that extra hour of sleep? Daylight Savings 2014 ends on November 2nd at 2 am, and we all are reminded to fall back not spring forward.

The end of Daylight Savings signifies that fall has arrived and winter will soon be here. When the fall season hits, it is time to start preparing your home for the winter season. Fall maintenance will help maintain your home for the coming months, making it a more comfortable and safe environment for you and your family. Among these are:

Check Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

- Check to see that all…

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As the leaves glow in warm golden hues of autumn, homeowners in anticipation of blustery days ahead begin the process of winterizing their homes.

When heading off to warmer climates for the winter season, there is a great deal to consider in preparation... even more so when you are leaving behind a property that is active on the market.

When you have a house that is on the market that is not being lived in, this is not the time to save on heating/cooling bills. It is imperative for showings that the property be warm on cold days, cool on hot days, and always present a well-maintained curb appeal.

Our advice is to engage someone on the homefront to act on your behalf to ensure that the house and property are always in good repair (following…

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You've given it thorough consideration and are committed to the home selling process. What's your next step?

Getting 'Show Ready'!

Decorating styles are very different when living in a home with your family, than how one presents their property when putting it on the market. No longer are you inviting this special guest to your home--now you are welcoming them home to what hopefully will soon be theirs. This is a challenge for many as it's easy to take insult that  others do not appreciate 'good taste and stylish flair'. For such individuals this tough love reminder is key: You. Are. Moving. Out.

Neutralizing and de-personalization doesn't have to mean that you've wiped yourself completely out of the picture. This would be ridiculous and…

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