• I have over 20 years of residential real estate experience specializing in homes all across the twin city area.
• Successfully have closed over 1,000 real estate transactions for homes all over Minnesota.
• Have both built and sold new construction as well as existing homes.
• My dad was a Minneapolis home builder. I’ve literally been involved in the housing market my whole life. With an extensive understanding of new construction, I can point out the advantages and disadvantages of your next home – both in the existing home market and the new construction market.
• I’ve trained and coached many real estate agents over the years.
• The available tax credits add a lot of benefit to buying.
• It’s my personal goal to operate with the highest level of integrity and Christian principles throughout every real estate transaction.

The bottom line:

Being honest and caring about the people I work with is what has kept me in business for over 20 years. I’ll work hard so you can say, “It’s so good to be home!”

Take advantage of my many years of real estate experience and my large network of associations which include:

• Member of the National Board of Realtors
• Member of the Minnesota Board of Realtors
• Member of the Southern Twin Cities Board of Realtors
• Member of the Minnesota Christian Chamber of Commerce
• Serve on the Board of Directors for the Southern Twin Cities Board of Realtors
• Chaired the Southern Twin Cities Realtors Education Committee
• Chaired the Southern Twin Cities Realtors Strategic Planning Committee
• Managed several real estate offices
• Recognized and awarded top real estate agent
• Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI)
• Certified Relocation Marketing Specialist

• Determine how much new home you qualify for AND a comfortable payment amount for you.
• Evaluate your personal advantages of purchasing a home vs. renting a home.
• Assess your possible tax credits and advantages of buying a new home.
• Use all available helpful new home buying tools.
• Utilize resources and support from one of the largest real estate companies – Edina Realty. (Our “Home Search” provides more detailed property information than any other home or property search site.)
• Take advantage of my large network of real estate relationships.
• Spot potential advantages and disadvantages of your new home. (I was raised in the new construction business and have an experienced eye and understanding of new home construction.)
• Weigh the pros and cons of building a new home vs. buying an existing home.
• Understand different new home building styles and options.
• Streamline your home buying finance options.
• Avoid real estate pitfalls and legal headaches.
• Break down buying your next home into an easy step-by-step process.

• More than 20 years of real estate experience in listing and selling homes quickly.
• A thorough understanding of home values and commitment to get top dollar for your home.
• Professional photography and staging of your home to ensure a quick sale.
• A large network of realtor relationships and open house opportunities to promote quick home sales.
• The backing of one of the largest real estate companies – giving your home national exposure.
• State of the art technology, offering maximum exposure of your home listing to potential buyers.
• Respect and understanding that having your home on the market can be challenging – because of this, I am committed to selling your home quickly.

• I have many years of experience in new construction – from land acquisition and land development to building homes.
• My dad was a builder. Honestly, I’ve been involved in new home construction my entire life!
• I’ve owned and managed my own home construction company – Integrity Home Builders.
• Successfully sold and marketed new construction for Gerold Brother’s Homes for over 20 years.
• Sold hundreds of new construction homes.
• Have continued my education, taking building classes to stay up on current building trends, techniques and designs.
• Owned and managed my own land development company – Windsor Land Development.
• I am experienced in taking raw land and developing it into residential neighborhoods.
• I have the broad expertise to help you every step of the way – locating the perfect building lot for you, selecting a home builder and making your home building experience run smoothly.

Even in the current housing market, our home, south of Lakeville, sold within 30 days largely due to the hard work and focused commitment to the open house process by Paul Kirschner. This led us to our most recent purchase of a townhouse this fall.

With Paul’s help, we found the perfect new home for us. Paul is a great realtor and trusted friend. We definitely would never make a move without him!” Theresa and Donn Z.

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“As a former real estate agent, I knew when it came time to sell our home it would be Paul Kirschner that we would choose to get the job done.

Personable, honest, trustworthy with our information and personal property, and his knowledge and understanding of market trends. This background accompanied by Edina Realty support personnel were all needed to get our home ready for quick sale.
Most agents would put our home on the market and then work to get it ready. Paul had it staged, photographed professionally and took time to help us price it correctly before it was placed for sale. One week after the listing went public our home was sold in a market where homes in our area had not sold for over a year. Closing was delightful!

Even the new owner has a relationship with us because Paul correctly represented the home and all its advantages without making it something it wasn’t. This should tell you something about Paul’s relationship with prospective buyers and their agents.

Paul is a Christian man who puts principals ahead of profit. He was always there for a quick question or researching tough decisions.

We are delighted!” Gary and Francile H.

First time home buyer programs available for homes for sale in Dakota County:

A great program is available to help those purchasing property in any part of Dakota County. Those eligible may receive assistance with their down payment and closing costs.

If you’re interested in finding out if you are eligible for this program, contact me and I can put you in touch with a qualified mortgage lender. You can receive up to $10,000 for down payment and/or closing costs. Dakota County has their own application process that your approval lender can assist you with in determining the eligibility.

Some program guidelines and details include:

• Income Limits are $84,000 for a one to two person household.
• There is a maximum purchase price of $276,683
• Lower than market rate
• Three levels of assistance
• 10%, 5% and 2.5% of the loan amount with maximum of $10,000 depending on household income.

I can guide you through the process of making your first home purchase easy and rewarding!

Minnesota Housing Mortgage Loan Programs

First time homebuyers may be eligible for:

• Mortgage loans to purchase a home through local lenders for qualified low and moderate income first-time homebuyers in Minnesota
• 30-year loans with affordable, low, fixed interest rates for the life of the loan
• Interest-free loans to help with down payment and closing costs for eligible borrowers

You may be eligible for a Minnesota Housing mortgage if you:

• Are a first-time homebuyer, meaning you have not owned a home in the past three years,
• Have federal income tax return copies for the last three years,
• Have acceptable credit,
• Have an income at or below Minnesota housing income limits
• For basic first-time homebuyer program for a family of one to four, income limits are as follows:

11-County Twin Cities Metro Area – $84,000
Rochester MSA – $77,600
Balance of State – $73,100

• Buy a qualifying home within prescribed purchase price limits as follows:

11-County Twin Cities Metro Area – $298,125
Balance of State – $237,031

If you’d like to see if you’re eligible for this program, give me a call (612-590-7555).

Whether you’re in a hurry to sell your home and move or even if you’re just kickin’ around the idea, I’d enjoy getting to know you and helping you with your real estate needs.

The real estate market has changed a great deal. I can help you navigate through it with my experience and understanding in new home sales, selling your existing home quickly, new home construction, short sale and foreclosure properties.

Paul Kirschner

612-590-7555

paulkirschner@edinarealty.com