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Karla Van Eman

American Way Realty

Karla Van Eman

Owner/Broker

Karla@MankatoRealEstate.com | (507) 381-1660

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, 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 three grand kids.

Angie Lynch

American Way Realty

Angie Lynch

Broker/Team Leader

Angie@MankatoRealEstate.com | (507) 381-8961

Angie works closely 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

Zac Murra

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.

Staci Murphy

American Way Realty

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

Stephanie Thrun

American Way Realty

Stephanie Thrun

Realtor®

Steph@MankatoRealEstate.com | (651) 734-5563

Navigating the real estate world can be intimidating for both buyers and sellers. My name is Steph, and I love meeting new people and I am passionate about connecting my clients with the right resources and contacts to make their real estate experience as seamless as possible. With over 16 years of customer service experience from also being a licensed dental assistant - I bring a wealth of organizational skills, attention to detail, and a friendly personality to the table. My background has equipped me with a strong foundation in client care and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every transaction is handled with the utmost precision and care. My goal is to make sure my clients feel supported and informed throughout their entire home buying or selling journey.

When I’m not helping clients achieve their real estate dreams, I’m a proud mom to two wonderful boys. I also enjoy humbling myself on the pickleball courts, attending live music events, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Whether you’re new to the real estate market or a seasoned veteran, I am here to help you reach your goals. Let’s make your real estate journey a successful and enjoyable one!

Dar Frericks

American Way Realty

Dar Frericks

Realtor®

Dar@mankatorealestate.com | (612) 756-1062

Dar Frericks is a dedicated family person and a proud resident of Minnesota, where she has built a life over the past three decades. Originally hailing from New Jersey, Dar brought the vibrant energy of the East Coast to the Midwest, where she has been thriving ever since.

Happily married, Dar is blessed with a large and loving family, including four children and eleven grandchildren. Family gatherings are always lively and filled with joy, thanks to the presence of their grandchildren, who are a constant source of delight.

Professional Journey

Dar recently embarked on an exciting new career path in real estate, having recently obtained her real estate license. With a passion for helping clients find their dream homes and sell properties, Dar is eager to help clients navigate the buying and selling process. Dar enjoys helping her clients in staging their homes to sell. Dar brings a unique eye for detail and a creative touch that can transform any space into a buyer's dream.

Interests and Hobbies

Beyond real estate, Dar has a special fondness for Labrador Retrievers, appreciating their loyal and friendly nature. Never one to sit idle, Dar thrives on staying busy and engaged. Whether spending time with family, working in real estate, or exploring new hobbies and helping in her community.

Personal Philosophy

Dar lives by the mantra, "It's all about the attitude." This positive outlook is a guiding principle in both personal and professional endeavors, allowing Dar to approach each day with enthusiasm and a can-do spirit.

In summary, Dar Frericks is a devoted family person, a passionate real estate professional, and an individual who embraces life with a positive attitude.

Read Our Reviews

Karla is the real estate agent you need!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Karla, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. With her years of experience and deep understanding of the real estate market and local building code, Karla made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth. If you're looking for someone with extensive experience, unmatched professionalism, and a kind, reassuring presence, Karla is the real estate agent you need.

Stephanie was wonderful to work with!

Stephanie was wonderful to work with while purchasing our first home! She is extremely organized and detail oriented, and worked closely with us to find exactly what we wanted. Steph is so kind and made the entire process so easy. We can't recommend her enough!

Love working with Zac, he’s prompt and professional!

Love working with Zac, he’s prompt and professional! He has the expertise you need and the attitude to get it done, highly recommend!

Staci at American Way Realty was exactly who we needed in our hunt for the perfect home.

Staci at American Way Realty was exactly who we needed in our hunt for the perfect home. We had never met before, but it immediately felt like we had known each other for quite some time. She quickly read our needs and helped us narrow our search. Above all, she was honest. She wasn't out for a sale. She was out to find us what we were looking for. Mission accomplished. We would not be happier with our home. She is very knowledgeable in all aspects of home owning and updating. Her recommendations of individuals who may be able to help us have always been spot on. I couldn't have asked for anyone better to sell my house. She researched her comps and was honest on the value of my property. It sold in less than 48 hours. I have absolutely nothing by praise for her and American Way Realty.

Staci was great to work with.

Staci was great to work with. She was always available to answer our questions. Great communication with her throughout the process. She has knowledge about the area and was fun to work with. She was able to find our dream home for us before it hit the market. I highly recommend her!

I would definitely work with her (Staci) again!

Staci was a good advocate for us throughout the home buying process. She was down-to-earth and perceptive to our tastes, not trying to push us into anywhere we didn't want to live. She was extremely responsive any time we had questions or needed anything. I would definitely work with her again!

Staci was wonderful!

Staci was wonderful! She helped direct our path to sell our home of 45 years and moving into a lovely townhome. She was professional, yet had a sense of humor and also common sense. She answered our questions and responded quickly to our many texts or e-mails. I highly recommend Staci to anyone who is looking for, or needing to sell a home. We were fortunate to have her do both for us.

Angie was amazing!

Angie was amazing! We are moving across the country and had limited time to see houses. She was responsive and accommodating, really pulling out all of the stops to help us. We found a home that we are really happy to have. She answered all of our questions, and there were a lot. She made a really daunting situation smooth sailing for us. We are forever grateful to Angie and will not hesitate to enlist her services in the future or recommend her to others.

I would highly recommend Karla...

I've had the pleasure of working with Karla twice. Back in 2021, I was looking to purchase some land and knew very little of that process. I reached out to Karla regarding a listing and she was very helpful and knowledgeable in walking me through the process. Fast forward to 2024 when I needed to place the property on the market, I reached out to Karla again. She was very quick to respond, answer any questions I had and kept me updated throughout the entire process. I valued her experience and expertise when listing and again, when negotiating the sale. In the end, her advice paid off and I got an even better offer than what I was expecting. I would highly recommend Karla to anyone looking for a realtor. She has the experience, knowledge and responsiveness you need when navigating the market.

Zac was great to work with...

Zac was great to work with, always responsive, very helpful, very knowledgeable, did everything he could to suit my needs. I would recommend Zac to anyone buying a house or looking for someone to work with. 5 stars.

Zac did an incredible job...

Zac did an incredible job walking us through the selling process. He gave insightful feedback of what things we should do to the property prior to putting it on the market to get top dollar. He had knowledge about what days/times to put it on the market, and gave us the reasoning behind it. His dedication and hard work did not go unnoticed by us. Thanks Zac for making the selling process so easy (and getting us a fabulous offer)! We appreciate you.

He (Zac) is extremely patient and knowledgeable.

We have been working with Zac for the past 8 years. He is extremely patient and knowledgeable. Although we ended up deciding to build a house, we turned to Zac to sell our previous home. He was prompt in replying to our questions and was always keeping us informed on next steps. We would highly recommend Zac for any home buying/selling needs.

Karla was an excellent Real Estate Agent

Karla was an excellent Real Estate Agent for my wife and I to work with. She was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything. She showed us several properties and was very patient and understanding. We did not have to view houses feeling as though we were a bother to her. We viewed houses both at night and during the day!

Staci was amazing to work with.

Staci was amazing to work with. She has great knowledge of the area and was incredibly helpful in setting up appointments to look at any houses we were interested in. Staci was also always willing to talk things through with us and went above and beyond to make sure our questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. Staci was knowledgeable, flexible, kind, and worked diligently to help us finalize the purchase of our home. I would highly recommend Staci to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! She is top notch!

Staci is an awesome realtor to work with!

Staci is an awesome realtor to work with! She listened to what we wanted and was able to find us the perfect house for our family! Staci was also a huge part in getting our house sold in 5 days! She was super easy to work with and she does a great job of being involved in the entire process. We would highly recommend working with Staci if you are looking to buy or sell your house!

Angie Van Eman is very professional and knowledgeable realtor.

"Angie Van Eman is very professional and knowledgeable realtor. Angie is prompt, great communicator, listens and get things done. We contacted Angie about our lake home on a Tuesday and Thursday it hit the MLS and on Friday morning we accepted an offer over the list price. All done in short of a week! Thank you Angie and yes we would list and or buy with you as our go to realtor. "

Professionally, Karla acquired everything necessary to make the sale.

Due to illness, I had no choice other than selling my comfortable home. My nephew recommended Karla with American Realty. A co-worker also recommended Karla. I wanted it sold so it didn't stand empty. My house now has new people making it a home. It sold 3 days after it went on the market. Professionally, Karla acquired everything necessary to make the sale. She was prepared for buyers. She had the knowledge available for the buyers. She made herself available to prospective buyers. I would recommend her as a realtor.

Zac was an excellent realtor to work with.

"Zac was an excellent realtor to work with. He made selling our house and buying a new one an effortless process on our end. He’s attentive, patient and always working hard for his clients. He’s the best realtor in our area and I would recommend him to anybody!"

Angie focused on our needs, wants and desires

Angie focused on our needs, wants and desires while helping us search for a townhouse. Angie found exactly what we wanted at a desirable price. Angie found the answers to the questions we had in a jiffy. Angie accompanied us to closing and made the process the easiest we have ever experienced. We have bought and sold numerous homes. This was by far the smoothest of all of them.

I am lucky to have found Staci as a realtor!

I am lucky to have found Staci as a realtor! It didn’t take long at all and she had found a great house for my budget that went above a beyond my expectations. The process was very smooth. Did not matter day or night if I had a question she was always available! Highly recommend! Great house buying experience!

Staci found me the perfect place

Staci found me the perfect place after only a few days! I was able to make an see the house and make an offer before it even hit the market. She is well connected in the area and a delight to work with.

Zac was absolutely amazing!!!

Zac was absolutely amazing!!! We can't explain how patient he was. This was an experience that took a lot longer than we had anticipated, but he was always there and willing to go the extra mile. He made sure that we didn't rush into anything that we were not 100% on. And finally we found the one, We would recommend Zac to anyone looking to buy or sell their home!!

(Karla) Was very pleased

Was very pleased with the attention I got from the listing of the house to the closing, all the details were taken care off.

She (Angie) helped us navigate a messy and highly competitive market.

"We picked Angie because she had a ton of great reviews and we’re thrilled to be able to add ours! She helped us navigate a messy and highly competitive market to find a home we love. She was a fast communicator and flexible for showings. Great local knowledge and general savviness. We valued her opinion and she was good at getting to what mattered and would work for us and our family.”

I would highly recommend him (Zac) if you are buying or selling a home.

Zac did a great job helping us through the home buying process. His knowledge and expertise made home buying easy. Great guy to work with and always available for questions. I would highly recommend him if you are buying or selling a home.

Karla is one of the best.

Karla was a great help in selling my mother's house. Her knowledge of the area, the market, and people proved extremely useful when we were going through the selling process. She helped us set a realistic price and had multiple offers. The house was not perfect and she helped us navigate inspection issues, and even went out of her way to set up appointments with contractors. She was also fun to work with. I live with a realtor out of state, so I know a lot about how things can go right and how they can go wrong. Karla is one of the best.

Staci is great.

Staci is great. Her knowledge of the local area is extensive and pertinent. She was very responsive to our questions and concerns. She is also a forward thinker when it comes to logistics and preparedness moving forward. She has a great relationship with other realtors and is very transparent through the whole process! We are thankful for her broad knowledge of real estate and refer her as often as we can!

My experience with Karla has been Amazing!!

My experience with Karla has been Amazing!! She is the most dedicated, committed professional I have worked with in a long time. She puts her local and professional knowledge to work immediately for quick actions and optimal results. Her response time is immediate. I’ve met her team and see that she has surrounded herself with other top notch professionals to help her achieve what she does, her magic. I will be working with Karla again and recommend her to anyone. She’s the Best!!

Staci is an amazing person and realtor.

Staci is an amazing person and realtor. She instantly made us feel very comfortable and relaxed while searching for our first home. We didn't feel rushed or pressured and learned a lot during the process. I would use Staci repeatedly for future houses and recommend her to all my friends and family. Thank you soooo much Staci!

Zac was SO wonderful to work with...

Zac was SO wonderful to work with as first time home buyers. He’s very approachable and really helped to make the entire process less intimidating than it may seem from the outside. He was very communicative throughout the process and made sure to check in with us each step of the way in case we had any questions.

We truly appreciate you (Angie)

We recently had to make a life changing decision which included retiring after 25 years on the job. This also ushered in the decision to sell our home and move across the country. This type of change brings on so many emotions let alone leaving your home where your children grew up and was our home for 23 years. After meeting with Angie, our daughter’s friend, the whole game changed. Because there was so much emotion wrapped up into this process, we have to say that Angie eased so much of that stress and took some of it on herself. She really helped us with this transition and alleviated the pressure. She is a pleasure to work with and even through the emotional phases of all this she remained professional and patient. Thank you for helping us with this life changing experience and making it much easier than we anticipated. Our house sold in a week. You are a true champion in every sense of the word. We truly appreciate you.

Zac was a great realtor

Zac was a great realtor- he was flexible, realistic, honest, and easy to work with. He listened to our house wants and found us the perfect home! We truly appreciate all Zac's hard work and dedication. Thank you!

I absolutely love working with Angie!

I absolutely love working with Angie! She’s knowledgeable, understands the city and neighborhoods, and is readily available to help with showings and any questions during the closing process too. Plus, she’s so down to earth and fun to be around. She’s the best!

I recommend her (Karla) and her agency highly

I have used Karla Van Eman as an agent twice--in the early 90s and recently. She is approachable, friendly, professional, and fun to work with. I recommend her and her agency highly.

Highly recommend Zac...

“Zac was amazing throughout the whole process. He was able to negotiate an amazing price for the house we bought and sold my house for more than asking price. He gave us great advice every step of the way and answered every question we had. Highly recommend Zac for buying and selling a house!”

Angie was wonderful to work with.

Angie was wonderful to work with. She knows what she’s doing, the market had slowed significantly when we decided to put our house on the market. She knew exactly where to price our house and it sold within a week. Her communication is quick and to the point, and she makes herself available for any questions you might have. I also really appreciated knowing she had our best interest at heart, it made the process much easier and I felt confident with any and all recommendations she made. If we ever move back to the area, Angie will definitely be our first call!

I would recommend Zac

Zac was very helpful in finding the type of home I was looking for. He helped me to get several showings at different times and days. He knows the neighborhood and the market for this unpredictable time. I would recommend Zac for anybody looking to buy a home in the Mankato area.

Very happy with our experience (Karla)

Thank you for helping us sell our home. As well as purchase the next home! We are so happy with our experience! You were extremely helpful with all of our questions. Always, you responded back to us in a very timely manner. We are very happy with our experience with you!

I wouldn't have to think twice about recommending Zac

I had a 5-star experience with Zac Murra. It’s 2022 and the housing market is crazy. Zac, right away told me, we will get a house that you love and are comfortable with. That absolutely happened and more. People ask me, how did you make the negotiations work out so well? Simple, I found the right real estate professional. Plus, Zac continues to work with you after the sale. Zac absolutely exceeded my expectations. I wouldn’t have to think twice about recommending Zac to my family, friends, and others.

Five stars for Staci!

Five stars for Staci! Friendly, Intuitive, Vibrant, and Enthusiastic are just a few words to describe her. For the love of houses, I think she would agree that a strong foundation for any home is truly what you make it. I entrusted her with my list of wants and needs and she wouldn’t skip a beat when a home would hit the market. She was available to talk and answer any of my questions regarding a home and the home buying process. In this market, I appreciated how prompt and ready she was to set up an appointment. I knew I could count on her which made this process much more personable. Our scheduled showings really showed me more than just a home. She showed me how professional, thoughtful, and caring she is as a realtor, and because of her love for houses and people, I felt so comfortable in all of our interactions. I am happy I found a house to call home and for the friendship we built along the way! Thank you, Staci; you are the best!

I’ve had Karla twice to sell & buy a home. I highly recommend her.

I’ve had Karla twice to sell & buy a home. I highly recommend her. She initially provides you with an overview of the process. Karla listens to what you’re wanting in purchasing next home, immediately begins the search & will spend as much time showing homes as needed. Her skills in negotiating are exceptional. Karla will break down the financial piece prior to finalizing the purchase agreement. You will know the exact amount of your payment when purchasing or what you receive after selling. Karla has fun personality & makes the client feel comfortable in what can be a stressful situation. If you are local or moving from another location, Karla is the realtor you want!

Karla is absolutely awesome

Karla is absolutely awesome and makes selling your home so easy! She is outstanding at her job, is very knowledgeable, and truly respects and values her clients. It’s obvious she loves her job. She stays abreast of the ever-changing housing market and we highly recommend her!

Zac was friendly and helpful

Zac was friendly and helpful from start to finish. He is very easy to work with and straight forward. He made selling my home a quick and effortless process. Zac made the process so easy!

Angie VanEman is simply the best around.

Angie VanEman is simply the best around. It was a seamless transaction from start to finish. Angie communicated throughout which was greatly appreciated. Angie and her team will exceed all expectations.

Angie was wonderful and knowledgeable!

"Angie was wonderful and knowledgeable! We are grateful for her attention to detail and advocacy on our behalf. She helped us navigate some challenges during the process. Highly recommend her and her team!"

Not only has Zac become a good friend...

Not only has Zac become a good friend of ours in the process, but he’s been an excellent help when it came to selling our home! He made everything go smoothly for us so we didn’t have to sweat the small stuff at all. -mmmonahan914

If you're looking for a realtor, Zac is the one to call!

Zac is Amazing! If you're looking for a realtor, Zac is the one to call! He has sold 3 homes for me and a vacant lot as well in the past 6 years. Zac is very professional, knowledgeable and fair with his commissions. My last home in Mankato, Zac had sold in 3 days and it didn't even make it to the MLS system! Thank You, Zac!

Zac is very knowledgeable and very responsive.

Zac is very knowledgeable and very responsive. I think he works 24/7 and doesn't sleep. I trusted his opinions which made the buying process a breeze. Highly recommend.

Angie-The best there is!

The best there is! Totally competent and one step ahead! I was happy to work with her as I knew I could rely on her expertise! Thank you Angie for your help with buying our first house!

Angie was fantastic to work with

Angie was fantastic to work with, always patient and not pushy. She was knowledgeable about new and historical homes, and what each would need for my family to make it work! She was always looking out for our best interests, making sure we were not taken advantage of and knew what was going on.

We highly recommend Staci Murphy!!!

Staci is motivated, knowledgeable and was always willing to help answer questions and concerns that we brought to her attention when selling and buying our home. Staci is fun and honest and will lead you in the right direction when it comes to all your real estate needs. Working with Staci was a joy, never stressful and her positive attitude was appreciated. We highly recommend Staci Murphy!!!

Zac has done nothing but go above and beyond for the 2 of us

My wife and I are first time home buyers. Zac has done nothing but go above and beyond for the 2 of us ever since we met him back in December. He does a great job with getting back to us with any questions we had and has continued to keep in touch even after finalizing the last bit of paper work when it came to closing on our house. We would definitely recommend going through Zac whether you are a first time buyer or looking for your next house for you and your family.

Zac made everything so easy

As first time homebuyers we had no idea where to start or how to go about anything. Zac made everything so easy and understandable. He tells you what you need to hear and not just what you want to hear, and that’s exactly what we needed. He takes pride in his work and it definitely shows! He goes above and beyond for his clients. We will definitely be using him in the future again.

Best realtor ever! (Angie)

Best realtor ever!!! Friendly, detail oriented, honest, and makes the entire experience seamless! She was always a call away during the entire process and was able to answer any question I came up with.

Karla understood my situation

Karla understood my situation, and I felt she took my best interest in mind in the selling process. She gave me a good summary of other houses sold in the area, and helped me list at a fair value.

Karla was great to work with

Karla was great to work with, very knowledgeable. She guided me through the process with great advice, spelled out the requirements, provided understandable forms, and was very friendly. My property involved additional tillable and non-tillable acres as well which made it complex. The process went very smoothly. I would definitely recommend Karla to anyone with a home to sell.

The excellent communication you provided every step of the way was so kind (Karla)

Thank you for all of your hard work and patience when selling my mom’s property in Mankato. I truly believe your patience, knowledge, and experience made the entire process much easier for mom. As you learned through the last several months my mom has not had any experiences like this and at times needed things explained more than once. The excellent communication you provided every step of the way was so kind and I really feel that helped with her decisions made in this sale. You’ve been our realtor in both transactions when we bought her new place and sold the old one and you will be our realtor in Mankato when we need one in the future. Thanks again.

It was easy to trust him through his knowledge and expertise (Zac)

Quick response times and worked around our schedules. Zac was our landlord before looking for a home and he made the process easy for us. He knew what we wanted and guided us to homes that were what we were looking for. He trusted us with the offers and houses we wanted but it was also easy to trust him through his knowledge and expertise when we weren't positive about our decisions.

Karla is simply wonderful!

Karla is simply wonderful! Her patience is extraordinary in explaining the home selling process. Karla's diplomatic skills are top notch and her attention to detail is superhuman. Her knowledge of the local market is second to none. I would highly recommend Karla Van Eman to anyone buying or selling a home!

Staci knows her stuff

Very proactive and helped us anticipate next steps. Staci is high energy, responds very quickly, and knows her stuff. Thanks for your help Staci in selling our property. You were magnificent!

Angie made our buying and selling process so seamless

Angie made our buying and selling process so seamless! We gave her a list of things we wanted in our new home and truly she checked every box. She made everything so easy and explained things very thoroughly. Her team is wonderful as well and we cannot thank her enough for helping us find our "forever home!"

I would recommend Zac to anyone

Zac did an excellent job helping us find a home. We were new to the area and he gave us tons of local spots to check out before we committed to anything to make sure we got a feel for the town. I would recommend Zac to anyone looking to buy a home in the Mankato area.

Staci was awesome to work with

Staci was awesome to work with. As a first-time home buyer, I wasn't entirely sure what I wanted in my first house. She was very patient and helpful throughout the entire process.

Thanks, Staci!

My family and I were relocating from another part of the state, and Staci was an excellent local resource while we searched for the perfect home. She has great connections within the community, including inspectors, contractors, etc, and she's quite knowledgeable regarding building materials and home improvements. She quickly got us into any showings we were interested in, and helped us find a home fast in a competitive market.

Loved the cooperative nature of Karla

This was a great process. We loved the cooperative nature of Karla and we especially appreciated the terrific communication. Each time we had a question, we could call or email and have a response really, really quickly. I cannot imagine a sale going any more smoothly or quickly.

Angie is the absolute best!

Angie is the absolute best! She is so knowledgeable and great at knowing and understanding what you want or need. Angie and her staff are great professionals and you know you are in good hands with them. I recommend her and her team to anyone and everyone.

Highly recommend Karla!

Karla was great to work with! She was always there to help with anything we needed. She showed us our house before it even hit the market. We put in an offer that night and we got it! Highly recommend Karla!

(Karla) We have always been happy with her expertise

We have worked with Karla in the past and have always been happy with her expertise and professionalism. If you have questions, she’s prompt getting back to you. She is so upbeat and a pleasure to work with!!!

Angie was so helpful

Angie was so helpful in finding our forever home. She answered all of our questions with quick responses. She got to know us and our style and showed us houses that would be a good fit. Thank you Angie.

Angie is definitely your go to realtor!

From the moment I first texted Angie, her response back was immediate. Her questions about what I wanted and needed were met with openness and precision to detail. Most importantly, while I live outside of Minnesota, she was incredibly communicative through text and e mail. I even learned how much can be done through simple texting to make things happen. From A to Z she walked us through the process and our home was sold much faster than we anticipated. If you're looking for an agent that will listen, be open to suggestions and be in quick communication, Angie is definitely your go to realtor!

Angie was very professional

Angie was very professional during all the selling process, kept my wife and I informed all the time. She was there to advise us and answer all our questions, but beyond that she helped us to sell our house in record time for the best selling price !!!

(Karla) Provided detailed information

Provided detailed information on pricing the home. Helped with code requirements and inspections. Scheduled necessary inspections and met with the inspector. Provided timely status updates on the transaction.

We are very pleased with the quality and level of service. (Zac)

We are very pleased with the quality and level of service provided us. Zac’s advocacy and concern for us from start to finish is all that we could possibly have wanted.

Thanks Angie

Thanks Angie - my house is SOLD! BOOM!!! Angie was a breeze to work with throughout the process. Great communication and fast response on all fronts - highly recommend!

Karla is a very knowledgeable realtor

Karla is a very knowledgeable realtor. I have known her for (20+years). She has helped us with several purchases and sales of single family and multi-family real estate.

Karla was prompt in our appointments

Karla was prompt in our appointments. She did extensive research to help us price our home. She suggested a person to stage our home for showing and explained how the showing requests were handled by texting. Everything went smoothly and we received a good offer in five days.

I would recommend (Zac)

This is the second time we worked with Zac Murra and will definitely contact again if we decide to move in the future. He is very friendly, knowledgeable and always easy to get in contact with. I would highly recommend.

I can’t say enough good things about Staci.

I can’t say enough good things about Staci. She was so amazing to work with. Staci knows her stuff and really takes the time to get to know her clients so she can get a sense for what they are looking for. Staci was always there when we needed her and went to bat for us when buying our house. She helped us find our dream home and we are so happy. Thank you Staci.

We had a wonderful experience with Angie and couldn’t recommend her more!

We had a wonderful experience with Angie and couldn’t recommend her more! She is extremely responsive, walks you through the process well, and knows so much about the process and options! I’m not sure we would have gotten our house in this crazy market without her!

Very easy to work with. (Angie)

Very easy to work with. Very responsive and great at finding just what you want. Would definitely recommend Angie every time! We loved working with her and American Way Realty!!

I have only the highest praise for Karla VanEman and her agency in conducting the sale of my home.

I have only the highest praise for Karla VanEman and her agency in conducting the sale of my home. At no time did I feel that my sale was not the most important sale. Phone calls and texts were always answered promptly and all the details were handled by Karla in my absence.

We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell! (Karla)

We hadn’t bought a house, sold a house or moved in more than 43 years, so we needed a lot of help. Karla gave us helpful information and advice that made the purchasing of our new home and selling of our current home go very smoothly. She was a tremendous asset. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell!

Zac sold my home in record time for a great price

Zac sold my home in record time for a great price. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend. Zac took the time to work with me and help me with getting my home listed. Even recommending a contractor to come repair my oven prior to listing my home.

We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell! (Karla)

We hadn’t bought a house, sold a house or moved in more than 43 years, so we needed a lot of help. Karla gave us helpful information and advice that made the purchasing of our new home and selling of our current home go very smoothly. She was a tremendous asset. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell!

Zac is a mover and a shaker.

Zac is a mover and a shaker. Following all his advice, we had a bidding war and sold for more than the asking price (just like he said we would). (It says I need more words to complete this, but my 2 sentences say it all).

Zac is your guy!

Zac has been a wonderful landlord for many years. When it was time for my boyfriend and I to buy our first home I knew exactly who to call! He is very professional and walks you through every step along the way. As a first time home buyer I was very nervous but he was able to reassure me and answer any questions I had. I know I can count on him with any further questions as well. If you are looking for someone to be by your side, care about your needs and wants, be professional and listen to you, Zac is your guy!

Very good experience with Staci!

Very good experience with Staci! Helpful, knowledgeable, excited to show me houses! Would recommend her to anyone! She was very flexible and was on the ball with new listings! Very appreciative to you Staci! Thanks

Working with Karla Van Eman was a wonderful experience!

Working with Karla Van Eman was a wonderful experience! Karla was very professional, kind, honest and respectful in selling our home! If we weren't moving out of state, we would use her again to purchase in this area.

Having Zac as our realtor actually made the home buying process fun

As first time home buyers, we knew nothing about the home buying process at all before we met Zac. I would recommend anyone who wants to buy or sell a home to call Zac. Being from the area, he has personal knowledge of the neighborhoods and can help recommend locations that fit your lifestyle! Zac is super responsive and flexible. He's a super genuine person and will give you honest answers and suggestions that are helpful and practical. Having Zac as our realtor actually made the home buying process fun. He's a true professional who is also a real and relatable human being, which was very important to us.

Angie is our hero!

Angie is our hero! If you’ve ever seen the show LOST, that is how we felt BEFORE we met Angie. As first time home buyers, the housing market was the smoke monster that was haunting our dreams. Then we started working with Angie and were amazed at how easy the process became. Even in a crazy market, she told us to stay positive and was very knowledgeable about our options. She spent a lot of time educating us on the home buying process, and before you know it, we found our dream situation! We are very happy that we chose Angie and are very appreciative of everything she did to help us. We’d recommend Angie!

Zac was really professional and outgoing.

"Zac was really professional and outgoing. He was quick to respond to questions we had and offered helpful advice. We had full confidence he could work to get the home we wanted. Thank you Zac for being so easy to work with! It was a smooth experience and it was done quickly. 5 Stars Zac!"

Karla is the only realtor we would ever use

We were very pleased with how quick our house was sold! The price couldn't have been better. Closing went so smoothly, no problems at all. Karla is the only realtor we would ever use. She does an outstanding job. Couldn't be happier!

Our experience with Karla was fantastic!

Our experience with Karla was fantastic! Her knowledge of the Mankato market comes from a lifetime of living in the area and years of experience in the real estate field. Highly recommend her if you want your house sold fast and at the highest price!

Staci made the home buying experience so enjoyable

Staci Murphy made the home buying experience so enjoyable as she guided us through the process. She was knowledgeable, fun to house hunt with, and extremely hard working. We could depend on Staci to respond quickly and she always kept us in the loop from beginning to end. Our family definitely recommends Staci if you are looking to buy or sell a home!

I couldn’t imagine selling my house with any other realtor (Angie)

I couldn’t imagine selling my house with any other realtor. Angie is honest and straightforward and was there to answer all my questions and made the process of selling my house enjoyable and as stress free as possible. If you’re thinking about selling or buying a house, I highly recommend contacting Angie! Thank you!

Very seamless and smooth process (Zac)

Very seamless and smooth process kept us notified of everything happening during of the process and was there till the very end. He was actually the buyers agent and I think having one agent take care of the whole process is the way it should always be, I think it made the whole process much easier.

He was very friendly (Zac)

He was very friendly and was willing to give any bit of information he might have to help ease the sale. Helped identify things that might need to be fixed to pass for a FHA loan as well as keeping me up to date on everything he knew that was going on within the sale.

He (Zac) is very professional and walks you through every step along the way.

Zac has been a wonderful landlord for many years. When it was time for my boyfriend and I to buy our first home I knew exactly who to call! He is very professional and walks you through every step along the way. As a first time home buyer I was very nervous but he was able to reassure me and answer any questions I had. I know I can count on him with any further questions as well. If you are looking for someone to be by your side, care about your needs and wants, be professional and listen to you, Zac is your guy! —Jacky B

Angie brought us a buyer to our home.

Angie brought us a buyer to our home. We had purchased this house from her about 10 years ago and did not have it listed. However, she brought us a buyer and was great to work with on the purchase and sale of this home. However, I also was asking her many many questions after we agreed to sell the house about our next move and she was more than willing to share her personal experience and provide a lot of advice to us, even though we weren't buying from her. We really appreciated the service after the sale and the advice she was able to provide for us in our next endeavor!

Wow! Stacy helped us buy our first house.

Wow! Stacy helped us buy our first house. As first time home buyers we had so many questions. Stacy made us feel comfortable and answered all of our questions quickly. Her level of professionalism and knowledge of what to look for in a house, made the experience easy and enjoyable. We highly recommend working with Stacy.

Karla and her crew made this experience a delight

Karla and her crew made this experience a delight. They definitely go the extra mile and are a joy to work with. Went through all the ins and outs of paperwork - pointed out various pluses and minuses of houses we looked at together. Kept a positive attitude and a smile on her face even when things weren't going as planned.

We have always been very satisfied with the results (Karla)

Our family has used Karla's expertise numerous times on several properties and we have always been very satisfied with the results. My wife's and my parents both used Karla's help. Both of our children have used American way to sell and buy homes.

Zac Murra was an amazing Realtor

Zac Murra was an amazing relator to work with. He was very responsive at all hours of the day and has a vast knowledge of real estate in Mankato and in the surrounding area. He really makes you feel heard as a client and he works hard to find you your perfect house!

Zac and American Way Realty are the best in town

I would say that Zac and American Way Realty are the best in town. No one in this world is perfect but Zac and his team are good enough to get you where you need to go. We are grateful for their hard work and great results.

Angie was a dream to work with!

Angie was a dream to work with! She made the process as seamless as possible for us. Her attention to the tiniest details, willingness to inform us every step of the way, and offering suggestions from her significant amount of experience was so appreciated. Truly great at what she does!

Angie was wonderful

Angie was wonderful to work with, and our house sold so fast, we weren't quite ready for it! Very knowledgeable of the market, professional and, best of all, experienced.

Karla is wonderful!

Karla is wonderful! She is patient and provides honest feedback about your wants and needs while looking for a home. She certainly has your best interests in mind and will help you through the entire process to find you your perfect place. She has helped my family several times and we will always be coming back to her!

She was a pleasure to work with (Staci)

Staci was professional from start to finish and worked tirelessly to deliver several wonderful options for our particular demands. She was responsive, respectful and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend her with enthusiasm.

I loved her!!! (Staci)

I loved her!!! I was upfront with her that I've had very bad realtor experience in the past and was hesitant to trust them. Not only was Staci also straightforward with me, but she was open and honest. She offered her time to show us a bunch of houses and worked hard during the offer making process. I really appreciated that she was always in touch and kept me up to date with info. Staci had a great attitude and was fun to be around. Overall, I'm thrilled I got to work with Staci and would definitely recommend her to anyone!

Zac was extremely helpful!

Zac was fantastic! We are newer to Mankato, and Zac was extremely helpful with introducing us to different neighborhoods that fit our requirements with schools, work, etc. I was also happy that he never wasted our time by showing us a house that did not fit into our requirements.

Karla was very determined to help me find a home

Karla was very determined to help me find a home that fit my wants and needs. She was never pushy when it came to making a decision on a home, which is something that I appreciated a lot. She listened to what I was looking for and did her best to find what I wanted in the price range I was approved for. She was also always readily available for me to call or text with any questions

Zac was fantastic to work with

Zac was fantastic to work with and we would recommend him without reservation! Zac knew what we were looking for and worked hard to find us that perfect fit. We appreciated Zac's demeanor and knowledge when showing us homes and providing feedback. Thank you for the help Zac!

We highly recommend Karla Van Eman!

We have worked with Karla to buy and sell three homes, in Mapleton, Mankato and Madison Lake, over the past 40 years. When we were ready to list our Madison Lake home for sale, Karla was the only realtor we considered. She's like family. Karla patiently walked us through the paperwork for the listing, answering all of our questions, and then arranged for very professional photographs to be taken. There were numerous showings the first day and our home sold in three days for more than our asking price. Karla is extremely knowledgeable of the real estate business and of the area real estate market. She advised us all along the way regarding the purchase offer, our counter-offer, the home inspection, negotiation after the home inspection, and the closing. Karla made herself available day or night and always responded promptly to emails, texts and phone calls. She made us feel like we were her only (and most important) clients. We highly recommend Karla Van Eman!

She's personable, easy-going, knowledgeable (Karla)

I've sold multiple homes with Karla over the years. I appreciate her willingness to entertain my different ideas of selling. She's personable, easy-going, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Plus, she doesn't ever demand things need to be done a certain way. That's important to me!

We always felt she put US first (Karla)

Karla was fantastic!! Very prompt, amazing attention to detail when it came to listing our home. Our online presence with the professional photos and description of our home, was one of the main reasons we had two offers come in within a month, I believe! Karla also guided us and made professional recommendations when we were going through the offer/negotiation stage. We always felt she put US first ... even when it came to working with and answering questions with our other purchasing realtor out of state. Thank you Karla!!

Angie is great!

Angie is great! Her knowledge of the market is very helpful. I would recommend Angie for all your real estate needs. We have used Angie for multiple transactions and will be using her in the future.

We recommend Angie in a heartbeat

Simply awesome! Efficient and extremely knowledgeable to things that really mattered to us as seller. She went above and beyond helping us legal paperwork related to realty. We recommend Angie in a heartbeat. Her entire team deserves kudos for selling our home in only two showings. #BOOM it is!

Working with Karla was such a pleasant experience

In the past, I have not had pleasant experiences dealing with realtors. Karla was the realtor I contacted to list and hopefully sell my sister's house in order to settle her estate. Working with Karla was such a pleasant experience. She was very easy to work with in the process of selling my sister's house. Her expertise in pricing was superior.

Linda is very knowledgeable

Linda kept me up on what was going on with the sale of the house, what I needed to do, called as soon as offers were made . Let the people who made offers be aware of other offers on the house, making for competitive offers between the buyers. Linda is very knowledgeable and sharp in her realty dealings. I felt she came up with a good price, and we sold with a very acceptible price. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her!

Kept us informed at every step (Karla)

Very helpful in all details of the sale, including specifics on North Mankato city water meter issues. Kept us informed at every step of the negotiations and settlement process.

I cannot express how knowledge & professional she is (Karla)

Karla was excellent in all facets of buying a home. She listened to my wants and needs; then immediately proceeds in searching for homes that would closely match them. Karla explains the process thoroughly from beginning to the end. She is quick in responding, makes time to look at homes as soon as they come on the market. Her negotiating skills are excellent. Upon finding potential home, Karla does her homework in regards to background/history of home. I cannot express how knowledge & professional she is. I absolutely would recommend her to everyone!

Angie was very knowledgeable and realistic

I went into the whole house buying experience as a first time home buyer who was super excited to get into a home but also very antsy to get out of the place I was at. Angie was very knowledgeable and realistic when it came to helping me find/purchase a house. I honestly think the best part was that she didn’t let me buy just anything because I wanted something like yesterday, she took the time and effort to find something that fits me and What I wanted and needed for my kids and I and we couldn’t be happier.

Karla had all of the qualities you could possibly hope for in a realtor!

This was a tremendous experience from beginning to end. I have worked with my fair share of realtors over the past 20 years and Karla had all of the qualities you could possibly hope for in a realtor. Karla understood the local market leading to a successful listing with a quick sale that returned every bit of the expected value. Would absolutely utilize her services again and recommend to all!

Karla Van Eman was great to work with!

Karla Van Eman was great to work with. I always felt like she had my best interest in mind. Karla explained the buying/selling process to me thoroughly and answered questions clearly.

Karla was very knowledgeable

Karla was very knowledgeable at all levels of which I deemed important. She did the "normal" stuff but exceeded the normal. She had good contacts, one being a contractor who fixed a minor problem. I found her quick to respond and I enjoyed her wit, frankness and her aggressiveness. I would recommend her without hesitation

We recommend her very highly! (Karla)

Karla really went beyond normal expectations in order to help us sell our house. She used her connections gained from decades of good work in Mankato to help us solve problems that were keeping our house from selling. She put in extra time to make the sale happen. We recommend her very highly!

He is incredibly knowledgeable (Zac)

I can’t say enough great things about Zac Murra. What I think I appreciate the most from Zac, is his honesty. He cared about us, our wants and needs, and made sure to look out for our best interests. He is incredibly knowledgeable and therefore is able to give great advice. He was also always very quick to respond to my husband and I. We couldn’t be happier with how everything went with selling our house and finding a new home.

She was very open, communicative, and honest (Angie)

Gosh where to start? We came to Angie after our home was already listed with someone else. She was very open, communicative, and honest about what we needed to do to get more interest! The photos were WAY better, and her response time and follow through is the best! But what was amazing? She treated me like a human and remembered things about my life that she followed up on!? That's rare! I will go through them for every home transaction going forward!!

Our home buying experience with Karla was seamless.

Our home buying experience with Karla was seamless. We relocated from out of state & she lined up all the houses we requested with one a short timeframe. When we found our home she made the offer process easy for us. Throughout the buying process Karla was very responsive with our questions & concerns. It was a pleasure to work with Karla!

Karla is fun to work with, easy and relaxed.

Karla is fun to work with, easy and relaxed. The most liked aspect about dealing with Karla is she doesn't over sell you. I've worked with other realtors in the past who gave guidelines on listing the house for a price that was $60K beyond what anyone else was willing to pay. So imagine the disappointment when time of sale comes and you are getting no where near that. That didn't happen with Karla. She realistically advised a price, we went with it and sold for right around it. So I was actually able to budget based on expectations being met.

(Angie) I wouldn't choose anyone different!

I bought my house with Angie & sold with Angie. I Wouldn’t choose anyone different! She made sure to know what I needed in a home when buying and also knew what I expected in the selling process. She made everything easy for me for my first experience in the home ownership world.

Angie is a great fit!

I've both bought and sold with Angie and both experiences have been very pleasant. If you want a realtor with a well rounded personality and a realtor that works for you, Angie is a great fit! If there are any questions that come up, she is very diligent to work with other realtors and report back. I was very pleased on how well she ran comparables on the house I sold, to find a fair, reasonable price. I feel like I wasn't shorted and the buyers were ecstatic as well! Fair, Reasonable, and Consistent. I will definitely be working with Angie again!

I choose Angie for her authenticity and her experience.

I choose Angie for her authenticity and her experience. I know I can trust her advice when it comes to the Mankato real estate market and feel completely confident knowing she has my back. I also love people who are super responsive and that’s her all the way. If you value knowledge and know-how with a side of sass, she’s the one you want!

Karla was amazing!

Karla was amazing! The home that she sold for me was an estate. I had never sold a house before and I was pretty stressed out about the process. It sold on the first showing! There were some minor repairs that needed to be done, and she organized all the contractors we needed. Karla knows everyone in town! She was great to work with and she streamlined everything to make it as stress free as possible. Karla is the best!

Zac was very helpful & knowledgeable

Zac was very helpful and knowledgeable. He went thru a lot of work to help us find the perfect home. I definitely would go thru him again in the future. He never pressured us into any decisions even though houses in this area almost sell as soon as they are listed.

Our experience with Angie was uneventful. I mean that in a good way!

Our experience this time around buying and selling a house through American Way and Angie, in particular, was uneventful. I mean that in a good way. Once Tina and I committed to selling, Angie had things moving immediately and our house sold within 24 hours. We already had an offer in on the house we bought and that also went as smoothly as I could of asked for. It seemed at times that nothing was happening, because everything went so well. When there was any small issues Angie took care of it as needed.

Zac was an amazing agent!

Zac was an amazing agent! He went above and beyond in the aspects of his job to make our experience the best possible. We are definitely recommending him to people we know.

Staci was an absolute pleasure to work with!

Staci was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was a great listener, and came to be able to read me very easily when showing me homes. I'd highly recommend her services to others. Her bubbly personality and ability to explain things made buying my first home a breeze.

Karla and her team did a fantastic job.

Karla and her team did a fantastic job. We have known Karla for 24 years now and she has always been great to work with! The photographer did a wonderful job taking pictures too. Tell everyone thank you!

Staci was an absolute pleasure to work with!

She was a great listener, and came to be able to read me very easily when showing me homes. I'd highly recommend her services to others. Her bubbly personality and ability to explain things made buying my first home a breeze.

Staci was an excellent partner in our home buying process.

She knew the city well and was able to quickly understand the needs of our family and match us with a home and neighborhood that are a good fit for us. She was responsive, hard working, and never out of touch. We'd happily work with Staci again and would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home in the Mankato area.

Karla was very helpful!

We were looking to purchase our first home. Karla was very helpful because we had little to no knowledge on how to shop real estate. We looked at a home the same day it went on the market, and we are so glad that Karla got us in the door. We looked at four homes total over 3 weeks and decided to put in an offer on the fourth that night. Karla had all the paper work ready for us and had great communication on what the sellers were doing. Fast forward 6 weeks and we moved in. It is definitely crazy times to buy or sell a house but it was worth it for us. We love the extra space and we finally got a cat, who loves all the closets she can explore.

He (Zac Murra) is a true professional!

I highly recommend Zac Murra for any of your real estate needs. My wife and I were purchasing a home over 1,000 miles from where we were working and living. Zac's knowledge and professionalism helped lead us through the difficult process of finding and buying a home. His intimate understanding of the local market and all its variations kept us on track and looking at homes that fit our needs. He was always available for questions and he exceeded my expectations with prompt answers. If I had questions outside his expertise he always knew where to get the answers. When it came time to make an offer, he was able to negotiate below our max budget. Zac is a people person, he enjoys the real estate profession and knows what he is doing. He will represent you well and act in your best interest. He is a true professional!

Angie... did not disappoint!

Angie was recommended to us through a friend and she did not disappoint! Within 12 hours of listing with her we had an accepted offer above listing price! Throughout the entire process she was phenomenal. She listened to what we wanted and worked with us to accommodate showings with her team if she wasn't available. Through the offer process, and even after the sale is when she really shined! We really feel like she went to bat for us and fought to make sure what we agreed upon was what we got! Thanks Angie for your service in both the buying and selling process.

Zac has helped me buy and sell

Zac has helped me buy and sell a house and has made both processes incredibly easy! He is great at knowing exactly what will work for your situation and really goes the extra mile for his clients!

Zac was the best realtor we could have hoped for!

He was clearly looking out for our best interests and looked for things in homes we wouldn’t have known to look for being first time home buyers. He was always quick to respond and quick to get us showings! He was amazing!

Best experience ever (Karla)

Being new homeowners is very scary. When you're looking for your first home, it's hard to know what you're looking for. Karla made our experience the best experience ever and we are still loving our home. I'm so happy that we had the opportunity to work with her to help us find the perfect home for us. She is very honest, upbeat, and she gets the job done!

Knowledgeable person of the area(Zac)

I met Zac on my first visit to Mankato to find a home. He was very prompt at our first showing and did an excellent job of showing me several properties to view and compare. It was nice to have a knowledgeable person of the area and to show me different options of homes for sale. Zac made sure to point out various features of the home that I might like; as well as to suggest or recommend the local businesses available. His knowledge of current building practices helped me to decide what type of home I wanted to buy.

Karla is down to earth and fun to work with!

We have worked with Karla several times, and it is always a pleasure! She is very knowledgable about the local market, as well as markets in surrounding areas. She works extremely hard for her clients whether buying or selling. Karla knows the ins and outs and is able to deal with all of the small and not-so-small issues that can arise throughout the process. She cares about and appreciates her clients. Karla is down to earth and fun to work with!

Karla is amazing!

Karla is amazing. She is a straight shooter and personable. I used Karla twice in a row and I'd use her again in a heartbeat. We did not even bother 'shopping around' for another realtor when we had to list our recent property. You won't be disappointed. I've had success using Karla both times. The first time was to list a home as well as help us find a new home. The second time was just to list a home which sold within the month - we moved out of town

Karla couldn’t have been more helpful.

Karla couldn’t have been more helpful. She made herself available whenever necessary and really cared about helping to find my perfect home. I highly recommended her and wouldn’t hesitate to use her again—as a matter of fact, I will be having her help me sell my house this fall.

Karla is very personable and a lot of fun to work with.

Karla was incredibly knowledgeable about the market and how best to present our condo. She had our condo listed in a couple days after we first met and it sold one week later and we closed the next week. We couldn't have been happier with the whole experience. Karla is very personable and a lot of fun to work with. I highly recommend her to all.

Angie was a wonderful realtor!

Angie was a wonderful realtor! We are new to the area and she helped define what we really wanted in the neighborhood and showed us houses that weren’t even on our radar. She responded quickly to all of our questions and set up all the presale appointments. She made moving cross country so much easier

Karla was absolutely amazing

Karla was absolutely amazing. She worked hard to both selling my house and finding us a new one. She answered all my questions in a timely manner and was knowledgeable about every step of the way. I would highly recommend her.

Zac went above and beyond his duties

Zac went above and beyond his duties as a realtor to ensure I was able to purchase my new home. If you are looking for a realtor in the Mankato area look no further. Zac won't just find you a house, he will find you a home!

Mankato area don’t hesitate to go with Zac!

Enjoyed working with Zac when looking for a home in the Mankato area. He was very knowledgeable not only about home structures, home equipment, but also the Mankato area. He made what seemed like a difficult task of buying a home from another state easy and smooth than I expected it to be. If you need a home within the greater Mankato area don’t hesitate to go with Zac!

We would recommend Zac for anyone

We enjoyed working with Zac when looking for our first home. He is a very knowledgeable realtor and was available for any questions that we had. He gave us great advice and his honest opinion when looking through houses until we found the one we loved! We would recommend Zac for anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

Angie was fantastic to work with!

Angie was fantastic to work with. She was very honest and open with our ideas and added her own suggestions. She was also available to us whenever we needed, as we both have busy work schedules as well as demanding family needs outside of work.

Zac is a hard worker and it is obvious he loves what he does.

He was patient in our search process. He is easy to relate with. Zac is a hard worker and it is obvious he loves what he does. We are very happy with the house we bought and were able to sell ours in 48 hours. He was a great resource for preparing a house for sale. We fell like we got top dollar for our home. Highly recommend Zac.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! (Angie)

Angie was phenomenal to work with. her expertise in the area of selling our home where above anything I had ever expected from a realtor. she went out of her way to ensure that our house sold fast and that both parties were happy with the purchase and the sell of the home. Who made the process exceptionally easy. We plan to sell our current home and will most definitely be using Angie again. I highly recommend Angie if you want your house sold right. my mother was so pleased with how the process went with my home and plans to sell her current home in a few months and she's going to use Angie. Angie was able to answer all my questions and inform me on the process easily. She's has great excellence in her job. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Angie was great to work with!

Angie was great to work with. Angie made selling my house feel so easy! Definitely would recommend Angie if looking to buy or sell a house in the area

Karla works with with great knowledge, experience and respect!

Karla made our house looking experience unstressful. With our home already sold and the winter months approaching we were a bit worried about our options. Karla was easy going and made the experience joyful and productive. Karla went beyond our expectations of contacting a home owner who had not yet listed their home and we were shown the home within the week. With this insight Karla met the needs of the seller and the buyer. The house was just what we were interested in. We made an offer the next day and closed shortly after without any glitches. Meeting the owners and having a final walkthrough with them and Karla was a great advantage. I would absolutely recommend Karla, she definitely loves what she does and does it seriously and with great knowledge, experience and respect!

She is easy to work with (Karla)

Karla helped us both buy and sell our Mankato house. She is easy to work with and takes the time to get to know your needs and wants for either buying or selling a house. I enjoy her straightforward approach and excellent customer care throughout the process. Thanks Karla for all your hard work helping us with our Mankato house needs!

Karla was great!

Karla was great! She made sure I got the highest amount for my house, and helped me with a lot of extra services she didnt have to do but helped a lot since I lived in Nebraska.

Karla was very helpful !

Pictures of our house were done very well, Karla was very helpful with price point of house and any questions that came up with the sale. Everything went smoothly throughout the entire sale of the house.

We highly recommend Karla for any real estate needs.

After 30 years in our home, my husband and I decided to sell our home and move closer to our places of employment. We had never sold a home before and were very worried we wouldn’t be able to sell ours for a decent price, if at all, as we were in a small town. We also were very naive on the steps and process of selling a house. Karla truly made the process easy and surprisingly fun! She was quick to answer our questions and address any concerns we had. Usually she addressed issues before we even realized they existed! And we had an offer on our home within 10 days! In addition, she helped us buy our new home with most of our wish list checked off. We highly recommend Karla for any real estate needs.

Extremely grateful!

Karla helped us navigate a complex home sale with wisdom, compassion, humor, and professionalism. We couldn't have done it without her and are extremely grateful!

I'm sure we will be working with Zac again!

Zac has a great ability to figure out what you are looking for in a house and tailor your showings to your wants and needs. He was constantly helpful through the process and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. He is very knowledgeable about the area and can provide a lot of advise about the properties, neighborhoods, and the city. I'm sure we will be working with Zac again!!

(Angie) Sold the house in 3 days

Sold the house in 3 days for over asking price. (Angie) had very good communication as to what was happening daily.

Angie did a great job...

Angie did a great job in developing a strategy to sell our home. The listing looked amazing and she was able to have several showings with potential buyers.

Karla was so helpful...

My experience with “American Way” and Karla Van Eman was super and quick. I decided to move and one month later, I closed on my current home, and moved to my new home in one month. I feel Karla was so helpful with this experience. I highly recommend her and American Way.

If you want to buy or sell...she (Karla) is your #1 go to agent!

Karla is outstanding. We owned 2 properties. One we had on the market with 3 different ages for 3 years. Because we are in MN (and we had tons of gardens and ponds), springtime is the best time to sell. With 3 agents and 3 years we never even got an offer. The 4th year my husband hear Karla was voted #1 real estate agent in Mankato. We called her the fourth year to list it and she had a buyer in 24 hours. She called us at midnight with our asking price plus fewer contingencies we offered. We closed in 4 weeks. It was a 3 sided earth home that banks normally don't easily lend $'s for. She had bank contacts and appraiser contacts that made it happen. Seven years later my husband died and I wanted to sell my house and move to AZ. A co-worker of my husbands wanted to purchase it. I called her to represent the close. She represented both he and I with constant professional communication. She was fair, unbiased, and as always fun to work with and full of joy. I don't know when she sleeps as we received e-mails and follow-up checklists so we could have a seamless close. And that was exactly what it was! The icing on the cake was within 2 days I received a beautifully handwritten thank-you note from her. She is definitely on top of her game. If you want to buy or sell...she is your #1 go to agent!

I can't say enough about Karla's wonderful professionalism and insight.

Karla Van Eman was up front about what needed to be done to the house for best sale and what was selling in the area that was comparable to my house and what price to list it at. She explained any costs that we most likely would pay and how fast the house was likely to sell. She had a top notch photographer for the listing pictures, which were gorgeous. She was available for questions and showed up at the closing on time. When I listed my home we had an acceptable offer within 4 days. The home closed in less than a month. I can't say enough about Karla's wonderful professionalism and insight.

Karla is amazing!

Karla is amazing! She's going way above and beyond her duties as a realtor to make sure we are happy in our first home! I couldn't suggest anyone more. She really treats you as a friend, not just a client.

We were well satisfied...

We were well satisfied the way you (Karla) handled our house sale. The price was what we wanted. We appreciated your personal interest in getting it sold quickly.

Karla was very knowledgeable and easy to work with!

Karla was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Everything was straightforward and I was informed every step of the way (even through the end of the sale). Karla helped me by working with the title company when I was having trouble getting a lien release from one of my lenders. I would highly recommend Karla if you're thinking of selling your home.

I would recommend Zac to all my friends!

I would recommend Zac to all of my friends looking at buying or selling a house. He was very helpful and answered all our questions. Zac was great to work with helping my husband and I find our dream home.

Zac is absolutely fantastic!

My husband and I were nervous to sell our home and find a different one because of our last (and only) realtor experience. As soon as we first met him we knew he was the realtor we wanted to work with. He was professional but also down-to-earth and made things easy for us to understand in the complicated real estate market. Zac returned all of our messages timely and was always able to work around our schedules when looking at homes. He made the process of selling our old home and buying our current as smooth as possible!

Angie is the best!

Angie is the BEST! She was able to get our house sold before listing, and she made it as stress-free as possible! Angie is very personable, easy to talk to, and trustworthy. She's also a great listener and made sure our questions were always answered. Highly recommend her!

It was always apparent that my best interest was the number one priority!

Deb did a great job selling my house. She was very quick at responding to questions and kept me up to date at all times. It was always apparent that my best interest was the number one priority. I would highly recommend Deb to anyone needing a realtor.

Gave me solid advise throughout!

I reached out to Zac out of the blue to see if he would help me find my first home. He immediately showed interest in helping me find what suited me best. We started looking at places that same week, if not the next day. In no time at all we were able to pinpoint the type of property I wanted, as well as a location that best fit me. He was always on the lookout for properties I'd be interested in. He always provided immediate answers to anything I was unsure about and gave me solid advice throughout. Even after the entire process was completed, Zac continued to be there to help me with any questions I have had, and still helps me to this day. I very much appreciate everything that he has done and I am extremely pleased that I chose him to help me through the process.

Zac was an amazing realtor!

Zac was an amazing realtor. He listened to the things we wanted in a home and what we didn't want... even if they sounded crazy. We are thankful and blessed to have him represent us during this process.

Love UUU KARLA!!

Love Karla!!! I feel like she knew what I was looking for as a homeowner. Very friendly. Love UUU KARLA!! Thank you soo much for your help and time!! Looking forward to you seeing the house when I am done!

I called for a realtor, but really feel like I found a friend!

When I decided to purchase my first home, I started by browsing online. I looked at houses listed online, prices, locations, schools, etc. When I began finding homes I thought I’d like to see I contacted Angie to be my realtor and set up times to see a couple homes I thought my family might love. We chatted about my wants/likes, dislikes, deal-breakers, needs, price range, locations, etc. We liked a home, it sold before we decided to offer. Saw some others that looked good online but were completely different in person. I will never forget, when I got discouraged, she said "I will find the perfect home for you, don’t worry. Don’t stress. I will find it." And find it, she did!!! A week or so later she called and asked if I was busy, said she had found what she thought might be perfect, and said I should see it asap. I saw it that day, fell in love, and she helped me EVERY step of the way through the buying process. She remembered every detail I said I needed/wanted, she remembered things I said would be important for each member of our large family, and came through on her promise tenfold! I am forever grateful to her for going above and beyond, being available ANY TIME day or night for my worries and questions, for genuinely caring about my family and our first home purchase. Any question I had, she had the answer to. If she wasn’t sure, she got the answer within hours. She pointed me in directions of different people for different services throughout the process, streamlining EVERYTHING and giving me a HUGE sense of comfort and security that is SO important while making such huge decisions and changes in life and for a family. I will forever be grateful and can’t recommend her enough!! I called for a realtor, but really feel like I found a friend.

Our experience with Karla was very positive!

Our experience with Karla was very positive. She helped us negotiate an offer that was under asking price, and efficiently worked out the details and process of an international move. We were able to do everything remotely until the closing date.

Working with Zac was a dream!

Working with Zac was a dream! He asks all the right questions to figure out exactly what you are looking for and selects great potential houses that fit perfectly with what you are looking for. Very knowledgeable with what certain projects will cost you and what are red flags. He will shoot straight with you and let you know how excited he is about a certain house if it were him. Never pushy and very trustworthy! Will always buy through him.

American Realty was highly recommended and I know why!

“Since this was my first house I have ever sold, I had many questions, worries and concerns. Karla and the staff at American Way Realty were there to answer everything I asked. Lots of emails and phone calls later, they sold my house. Karla and the staff definitely know what they are doing and I am glad that I chose them! American Realty was highly recommended and I know why! Thanks..”

I would highly recommend Angie to anyone!

“What would I have done without Angie?? She was the perfect realtor for me! Her knowledge, directness, availability, patience, honesty and so much more was much appreciated. She was never pushy, never pressured me, and never made me feel like I was bothersome (we emailed/spoke/text very frequently!) From making an offer on a foreclosure and not being the highest bid/losing the house, to making an offer and deciding last minute to pull it...from tears with tough decisions, to hugs at closing...she found us the perfect home! House hunting can be stressful, especially for a first-timer, and I am so glad I had her to keep me optimistic that we would find the perfect home. I would highly recommend Angie to anyone!”

Karla was very helpful in selling our house!

Karla was very helpful in selling our house. Her knowledge the local market was beneficial in determining a selling price and laying out a plan to get the house sold. She was prompt in regard meeting times and always got back to us in a timely manner. We were very pleased with her work and professionalism.

If you're looking to buy there is no one better to help you along that journey than Angie!

Buying your first house can be really stressful but when you have a realtor like Angie you find how easy and simple it can be. Angie listened to everything that my husband and I wanted and needed in a home and found just that for us. She was able to provide advice when touring homes and new all of the answers to any questions we had along the way. If you're looking to buy a home there is no one better to help you along that journey than Angie!

Angie found us our PERFECT home without us even asking!

Angie found us our PERFECT home without us even asking. Then, she turned around and sold our house for full asking price...in 3 days. She’s the realtor who knows what’s going on before everyone else does. Angie continues to go above and beyond to help her clients even after the closing date. I have worked with her on 4 real estate transactions, both buying and selling. I highly recommend working with her because she is honest, responsive, and always keeps her finger on the pulse of the market.

She (Karla) is accommodating in every way...

We bought our first home 30 years ago with Karla as our realtor. Because that experience was great, we returned to her 30 years later and had her sell our home (which sold in 4 days) and purchased our new one from her. She is accommodating in every way, knowledgeable, and goes the extra mile for her clients. I would highly recommend her and believe she is one of the best.

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