American Way Realty
Karla Van Eman
Co-Owner/Broker
Karla@MankatoRealEstate.com | (507) 345-4363
Karla is the co-owner/broker of American Way Realty. She has been a full-time REALTOR® since 1976. She started American Way Realty in 2001 and it has consistently been a top-producing office in the Greater Mankato area.
Karla is a Graduate of the Real Estate Institute and has also achieved the designations of Certified Residential Specialist and Accredited Buyers Representative. Karla is active with the Board of Realtors® and proudly has the distinction of being the first woman to be the President of the local Board of Realtors®. She started her career with the Century 21 system where for 14 consecutive years she received the top-producing award as a Centurian as well as being inducted in the International Hall of Fame. She has served on the local Realtors® Board of Directors and various committees, chairing many of them. For the last several years, Karla has been the top-producing real estate agent in the entire greater Mankato area.
A native of St. James, Minnesota, Karla has lived in Mankato since 1968 with the exception of two years that she lived in Okinawa, Japan. Karla graduated with cum laude honors from Mankato State University and taught elementary school prior to becoming a Realtor.
Karla is the proud parent of two children, Mike and Angie VanEman, both are licensed Realtors® with American Way Realty.
In her free time, Karla enjoys traveling and biking the beautiful bike trails of southern Minnesota and spending time with her two grand kids.
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Angie VanEman
Co-Owner/Team Leader
Angie@MankatoRealEstate.com | (507) 381-8961
Angie co-owns American Way Realty with her mentor and mother, Karla VanEman. She wears two hats- team leader and real estate agent. She focuses on the needs of today’s consumers. She believes that times have changed and so has real estate. She is a forward thinker at the forefront of the real estate market.
The new real estate market is a lot like the old one, only with more technology and information at the fingers of the consumers the second they want it. She focuses on selling your home in the new market place, which is full of technology mixed with the same great customer service her clients are accustomed to. Today’s consumers are more educated and socially connected along with being technology savy. Angie believes her customers deserve the very best representation of their house- in person and online. She believes your home is more than bricks and mortars or an address.
It is where things begin, where changes happen, where life occurs. It is your haven, your sanctuary, your office, your playground, your nest, the place where your heart is. Her mission is to be the most forward thinking real estate agents in the marketplace. By doing so she keeps her clients informed on the hottest housing styles, trends in the market, and new listings as soon as they hit the market. Angie is dedicated to the real estate profession, home ownership and the community in which she lives and serves.
Voted Mankato’s Best Realtor 5 times and rated as the #1 female real estate agent in Minnesota by Real Trends. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and is the top producing Realtor in the Southern Minnesota MLS. While she is highly rewarded she does not measure her success through awards received by the satisfaction of her clients. Whether are you looking to buy to sell your home she will provide sound trustworthy advice to help you achieve your real estate goals.
Voted Mankato Magazine’s BEST REALTOR in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 & 2020 | Named as one of the Top 30 REALTORS in the nation in, under the age of 30, by the National Association of Realtor’s publication REALTOR Magazine in their “30 Under 30” issue in 2011 | Named the top female Real Estate Agent in Minnesota by Real Trends in 2016 | Named by Real Estate Executive as one of the 100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents in 2017
American Way Realty
Zac Murra
Realtor®
Zac@MankatoRealEstate.com | (507) 381-4543
Zac is a great asset to the American Way Realty team and he knows his stuff, is dedicated to his clients, and is a great resource for investment properties as he personally owns several rental properties. He also comes from a family with ties to the real estate industry. Zac is reliable, smart, hardworking, creative and knowledgeable in every detail of your real estate transaction. He takes pride in his communication with every client from the first phone call all the way to close. Zac is Mankato born and raised, a graduate of East High School, and Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Amy Klammer
Realtor®
Amy@MankatoRealEstate.com | (507) 995-5249
I have a passion for real estate and love helping clients achieve their dreams. I specialize in both the buying and selling process. My experience provides valuable skills that I use daily in real estate negotiations, educating home buyers and sellers. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being outdoors and volunteering.
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Erik Jensen
Realtor®
Erik@MankatoRealEstate.com | (507) 381-2984
I was born in Mankato and grew up in Garden City, son to a pair of educators. My father was a teacher and coach at Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial, and my mother was a teacher at Mankato West. I have spent most of my life in the Mankato area. My career has spanned from Midwest Wireless, Mayo Clinic Health System (Immanuel St. Joseph's Hospital), and Luther Mankato Honda. My wide array of experiences have all lead me down the path to give you the service you require, and deserve. I fully believe in customer service and satisfaction. My goal with each and every client is to make them happy. Not just with the end result, but every step of the process. All of the service, none of the pressure.
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Staci Murphy
Realtor®
Staci@MankatoRealEstate.com | (507) 382-1479
As a lifelong resident of the Mankato area, I am excited to utilize my dedication to the community for the benefit of my clients. I have been involved with real estate in various capacities for the past 6 years and have discovered a great enthusiasm for the field. I first worked with American Way on the sale of my home nearly a decade ago, and have enjoyed working with them many times since. So much, in fact, that I decided to join their team! I am an elementary school teacher in ISD #77, where I continue to find excitement in working with students every day. With 25 years of experience in education, it’s no surprise that I have acquired many valuable skills, such as; dedication, efficiency, excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail. These skills directly relate to success in meeting the needs of my clients. I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy being active and outdoors. Time at the lake cabin is a favorite! I enjoy meeting new people, talking to everyone, and helping others wherever and whenever I can. As a proud member of the American Way team, I provide outstanding client service from start to finish. If you are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and ready to go to work on your behalf, I am the agent for you! Call or Text (507) 382-1479 Email Staci@MankatoRealEstate.com
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Kaylee Klammer
Realtor®
Kaylee@MankatoRealEstate.com | (507) 304-0456
Hi, I'm Kaylee! I live in rural Mankato and have a great knowledge of Mankato and its surrounding areas. I know the importance of hard work, honesty, and treating others with respect. I’m easy to talk to and will thoroughly explain the buying and selling process. I love to build relationships with others and find ways to connect with everyone. Whether buying or selling a home, I am dedicated. In my free time, I like to spend time with my family, friends, my dog (Stella) & cat (Oscar).
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Laura Keough
Marketing Director | Photographer
Laura@MankatoRealEstate.com | (507) 345-2015
Laura Keough joined the American Way Realty team fall of 2016. Laura brings with her 12 years of real estate experience in Mankato as well 6 years in Las Vegas as the Director of Relocation for a large real estate company which has given her insight into every facet of the industry arming her with the knowledge and tools to best serve the needs of our clients and the Team.
During those years Laura oversaw home sale/purchases, supplier relations, contract negotiations, relationship management and led a relocation team who was responsible for 2,000+ relocations per year. Prior to real estate, Laura spent 5 years working as Marketing Project Manager with one of the largest publishing firms in Minnetonka, MN. In doing so she developed an expertise in conceptualizing, developing, writing, and graphic design which allows us to offer in-house marketing and advertising for each of our clients. She also handles our promotions, social media, and website content. Honesty and integrity always drive her success.
Laura’s greatest cheerleader? Her family. Laura has been blessed with many mentors in her life starting with loving parents who taught her early on the importance of hard work and perseverance. Laura grew up in rural Waterville on Reeds Lake where she fell in love with the great outdoors. She also loves camping, cooking/baking, antiquing, design, hanging out with her daughters, road trips, and being a grandmother.