Nancy Otterness and Larry Smith’s story is a testament to what happens when trust is earned, relationships endure, and a real estate team becomes a steady guide throughout life’s chapters – from homes in Eden Prairie to Edina to Linden Hills.

Finding the Right Partner

In the late 1990s, after several years in their Eden Prairie home, Nancy and Larry were ready to find their next one.

“We did our due diligence by researching and interviewing Realtors,” says Nancy.  “The Berg Larsen Group presented the strongest combination of expertise, strategic marketing, and financial insight.”

That partnership led to the successful sale of their Eden Prairie home and the purchase of a beautiful English Tudor in Edina’s Country Club neighborhood. 

“It was…

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When Lindsay’s parents relocated to the Twin Cities years ago, they trusted the Berg Larsen Group to help them find the right home. And, when it was time for Lindsay and her husband to move to Minneapolis in 2020, her parents didn’t hesitate to make the introduction. 

A Virtual Search, A Personal Connection

Buying remotely while preparing for the big medical school move, Lindsay and her husband turned to Barry’s expertise. 

“We couldn’t tour the houses in person, so Barry toured them with my mom and used video to walk us through,” says Lindsay. “If he said, ‘I wouldn’t let my kids buy this’, we trusted him.”

With Barry’s guidance, they landed a charming Minneapolis home. 

“We got a great deal on the house,” Lindsay shares. “We trusted him…

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Guidance from an experienced professional is vitally important. But, finding someone with expertise in the downtown condo market was even more important for Joshua Shaffer as he embarked on his first-time homebuying journey. A referral led him to the Berg Larsen Group.

“Right away when Barry and I met, he was interested in my preferences,” says Joshua. “His genuine care defined our approach to finding the right condo for me.”

Beyond the typical questions surrounding location and architectural design, Barry encouraged Joshua to consider the age of buildings, how many units they had, and how their HOAs were structured.

Joshua recalls, “Barry was invaluable in determining the unknown unknowns. He helped me identify the things I didn’t know to think…

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As we navigate through different life stages, where we call home often changes. For Rania and her husband, the desire to live closer to their grandkids led them from Kansas City to Minneapolis.

When they spotted Chad Larsen’s name on a listing for a home they were interested in, they reached out - setting in motion a series of serendipitous events.

“During our initial conversation, he asked us some questions about what we were looking for and explained the process of having a buyer's agent,” says Rania. “We were particularly interested in the Mill District, but we were still going back and forth on whether we wanted a house or a condo. So, we decided to tour the house with Chad and go from there.”

During the tour, Rania and her husband asked Chad…

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Whether it’s your first time or your 15th time selling a home, having the guidance and expertise of a seasoned real estate professional is invaluable. That’s why when Mike and Julie were ready to sell their Lowry Hill condominium, a friend encouraged them to contact a local expert: Barry Berg. 

“We knew that Barry has so much history in and knowledge of the downtown real estate market,” says Mike. “My wife and I looked at each other and decided to make the call.”

It wasn’t the couple’s first time selling a home - the two lived in nearly 20 different properties over the course of 40 years - but it was their first time working with the Berg Larsen Group.

“Going into this, we were already familiar with the process,” says Mike. “But the surprising…

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When you see a Berg Larsen Group “For Sale” sign in front of a home that speaks to you, it could be a sign you’re ready to explore what’s next. 

It was for a couple who recently saw an iconic house with a Berg Larsen sign in the front yard and called the number on it. 

As it turns out, it wasn’t their first time calling the number on a Berg Larsen Group sign. 

“That’s how we bought our previous home,” the client says, laughing. “I guess you could say we’re pretty spontaneous.” 

The Catalyst 

Buying or selling a home may not seem like a spontaneous decision. But when something strikes your fancy and you decide to check it out, you open yourself up to the possibility of finding the right option at the right time.

After reconnecting with…

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As a long-time resident of The Carlyle, Chad Larsen of the Berg Larsen Group offers Twin Cities upper-bracket condo buyers and sellers the kind of insider expertise you can’t find anywhere else.

One of his many neighbors/clients sings his praises this way: “If you’re working in top-tier condo buildings, especially The Carlyle, you have to talk to Chad.” 

“It Was Time”

Following retirement, Terry and Connie realized they no longer needed their once essential Twin Cities hub.  “We loved everything about The Carlyle - the building, location, how it’s run, the community and the amenities. But we were also excited to explore what’s next”, said Terry and Connie.

Turning to the Expert 

Terry and Connie reached out to Chad, as they knew him as a…

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When you’re ready to sell the home you’ve lived in for more than 20 years, you might realize it’s been a long time since you’ve gone through the process. In that case, you'll need a guide who knows the Twin Cities’ upper-bracket market inside out.

“We always knew that we would call Chad when we were thinking about selling our house,” says S.S and C.S., who knew Chad Larsen through their shared country club and community involvement. After 23 years in their house, it was time to call Chad.

“Once you’re ready to sell, you’re anxious to get moving - we would have been ready to go on the market in November,” recalls S.S. 

However, Chad urged them to wait until late February - the start of the spring market. 

First, Chad presented data showing the…

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When the time comes to sell a family home, the journey is filled with memories and emotions. For Sally R. and her siblings, this began with the decision to sell their parents' beloved home in St. Louis Park, a property not just rich in memories but also situated on a substantial lot in a highly sought-after neighborhood.

Sally was familiar with the Berg Larsen Group because their “sold” signs decorated her parents’ neighborhood for years. She’d heard that they’re known for their extensive industry experience and profound knowledge of the upper-bracket real estate market, so she reached out to Barry Berg for an initial meeting.

Sally explains, “People think it’s easy to sell their own house, but I think it’s important to have a partner and a…

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This story is about more than just selling and buying a home; it centers on trust, timing, and the transformative power of expert guidance to make something complex become simple. For Jeff and his family, the idea of simplicity became a welcomed reality when the Berg Larsen Group introduced an opportunity that aligned with their future needs and aspirations.

Living happily and comfortably in their Edina home that Barry and Chad sold them several years prior, Jeff and his wife were considering "right-sizing" once their kids left for college. Their long standing relationship and previous successful real estate moves with the Berg Larsen Group instilled enough trust and confidence to explore an unexpected opportunity - an interested party who wanted to…

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