Meet Michael
“Making a positive impact in the world every day” is a mantra I strive to live by in my life.
What better way to positively impact the world than to help people with some of the biggest decisions they may make in their lives?
I believe real estate is a deeply personal, emotional experience, and it is important that the professional you choose to work with has Integrity and Quality in how they conduct business.
Real estate is not rocket science or brain surgery, but there is definitely a right way to do it. You won’t see my name or face on a billboard or bus bench because I’ve built my real estate business over 25 years by striving to exceed my clients' expectations and creating one happy, satisfied customer at a time. Customers refer their family and friends to me because I exceed their expectations with my extensive real estate experience & knowledge, and the high level of service I work to give them. I have lived in the South Suburbs of the Twin Cities my whole life and now call Empire Township home.
I graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1993 with degrees in Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy; and yes, I use my degrees every day. My family includes a wife, 3 daughters (24yrs, 21yrs, and 16yrs), 6 cats, and 1 dog. In my spare time, you’ll find me at the gym working out, or on the road or trails running. I am passionate about running. I don’t run fast, but I’m always challenging myself to run farther and longer distances. I’ve run multiple marathons and Ultra-marathons of distances up to 100 miles.
Want to go for a run, hike, or work out? Reach out. Or if you need real estate assistance, give me a call or email.
Your trusted advisor Michael Finstad
Detailed designations
Affiliations:
- Licensed Real Estate Agent with Engel & Volkers
- Member of Minneapolis Association (MAR)
- Member of MN REALTOR Association (MNR)
- Member of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR)
Experience:
- Licensed MN Real Estate Agent since 1998
- Licensed MN Real Estate Broker since 2001
- Licensed WI Real Estate Agent since 2023
Education:
- Burnsville Senior High School - Class of 1988
- Gustavus Adolphus College - Class of 1993 BA’s in Sociology, Anthropology, & Philosophy • Real Estate Broker Licensing Course 2001
- Real Estate Continuing Education Course Work (1998-2023)
Professional Designations:
- GRI - Graduate of the Real Estate Institute
- CRS - Certified Real Estate Specialist
- CNHP - Certified New Home Specialist
- SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialist
- CDPE - Certified Distressed Property Expert
- GREEN - Green Certified by the National Association
- Awards and Recognition
- Mpls/St. Paul Magazine “Super-Agent” 2004-2024
- 2016 RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award
- Multiple RE/MAX Platinum Club Award Recipient
- Multiple RE/MAX Executive Club Award Recipient
- Multiple RE/MAX 100% Club Award Recipient
- 2018 RE/MAX Advantage Plus- ranked in Top 10 in Transactions and Sales Volume 2019 RE/MAX Advantage Plus- ranked in Top 10 in Transactions and Sales Volume • 2020 RE/MAX Advantage Plus - ranked in Top 10 in Transactions
- 2023 Engel & Volkers – Ranked #1 in Number of Transactions
Personal Info:
- Married to Jodi for 26 years
- Father of 3 daughters; Kaylin 25yrs old, Kamryn 22yrs old, and Kelsey 17yrs old. • Resident of “Farmington Area” since 1999 & South Metro Area of Twin Cities since 1970
- Loves to “work out”, run, read, landscape, garden, camp, and spend time outside • Pet lover with 1 dog (Greta) and 6 cats (Squash, Oliver, Jiji, Jilly, Ernie, & Flora) • Ran his 1st Marathon in 2019 (Twin Cities Marathon), 50k in 2021, 50mile in 2022, 100mile in 2022
Michael Finstad
Real Estate AdvisorPHONE
(612) 245-6470
EMAIL
[email protected]
LICENSE NUMBER
MN: 20414120 | WI: 98425-94
ADDRESS
1601 Hennepin Ave,
Minneapolis,
MN
55403
