Number of Employees: 5 full-time, 5 part-time Business Owner: Betsy Herding TEAM focus How long have you been in business: Since 1987, first as Clark Properties, then Clark Properties II, and now 8 years as River's Edge Realty River's Edge Realty Teamwork helps River's Edge handle every angle in a busy real estate market The housing market, nation wide, has been red hot over the past couple of year Record-low inter est rates have encour aged more people to look for homes in 1987 as Clark Properties under the ownership of the Clark. I was actually friends with tene's daughter growing up, so wel ride and with her when she was measuring properties Herding said. "I guess things re- ally came full de forme making Hending said. "We try to match our clients and agents to a good it. And many of our leads often come online, rather than over the phone River's Edge has three full-time brokers, in addition to Herding and six part-time ag communities, but we also have the technology to allow people to work from home in Windom if they want. We're a very tele-work friendly community Access to high-speed internet is as impor tant as any other public utility. "Windom has a lot of And, a real estate agents in Win dom, we feel pretty fortunate to do what we're doing in a com nity we love Keeping pace of the market is challeng ing, especially in a La Fredia came on with llene about 20 years ago growing community aty fading but she was a real estate agent is ke Windom Louisiana before returning to the Windoarea. She bought the business from shortly after that "Nationwide, the housing market is really active, and it's no different in Windom, Bety Hending owner and broker at River's Edge Realty said. "The inventory of houses is low and the demand is very high "All of our agents are really like one big family, even though were so diferent Herding said Teryone kind of has their own niche and brings in custom that maybe hadn't been thought of before. Real estate is all about personal relationships and being attentive to your clients Heading added that much of the growth of Windom has to do with the community becoming more culturally diverse. She said that real estate agents are able to monitor demographic trends in the community and region she added that River's Edge is uniquely qualified to help a di verse population meet it needs seen more houses in the higher end sell quicker than they've ever sold before Because their roster of agents has such a wide reaching back ground, River's disable to work with every aspect of the real estate markedential commercial industrial, tal and agricultural Herding obtained her reator's license about 15 years ago "I went to work for Lisa, doing real estate on the side because was in economic development in St. James and Sayton, Herding said "But in 2014, Lisa decided to slow down a bit, so I came on as a partner. That was when we rebranded as River's Edge Realty "About two years ago, Lisa stepped from ownership and Hending said "Gary Vanderwer just wants to sell, so I ended up has been with us for a long time becoming the sole owner and is very knowledgeable when it comes to agricultural land For Herding and her team at River's Edge Realty, the mission is simple being sellers and buyer together What really sets us apart is the farmland piece of our business "We are seving more diversity in our community, with people coming from other countries and other parts of the United States There is a lot of collabor tion when you're trying to fine a deal Herding seller wants to get the most money pos uble for their property and the buyer wants the best deal. You have to carefully strategine how to make those two goals meet some where in the middle. Hending noted that being anelor takes 90 hours of class room training, followed by work ing under bek lies. We are able to talk to them to find out what their goals are for home ownership and plan how to achieve that goal. We're able to help people connect with high quality local lenders "We also have the ability to do an auction on properties listed with us. One of our realtors, John Croatt, also is a licensed auction on Our other reators-Beth Scrivers, Heidi Bergendahl Brady Powers, Sally Lanson and Linda Jaakola bring unique skill set to the table as well Most of our agents have other full-time jobs and work in al estate kind of as a hobby or on the side. Hending said. "The training we do is using the NorthStar MIS system. There are rules we have to follow for that. But there is a lot of mentoring when we have new agent. "What in prodest about is when we have buyers and sell ers together at the closing table and everyone is happy Making the buying and selling proces as positive as possible is the best reward fo "We also have a big having an agent who can speak Spanish Maria Caballi huge set for us but also for the segment of our community that is growing the faste Attention to the community Ukimally, working to make both sellers and buyers happy the goal Similar paths All about relationships Recent years have seen Wis dom undergo a housing boom with properties selling almost a quickly as they hit the market. "Every agent has the same tools in their toolbox, but what t Many of the team members at River's Edge Realty actually have Herding sees the role of a restoran blending the wants of a wre a good, sule community part is how we use the tools "Understanding the a start in the industry similar tocent with an agent who can best Herdings achieve those wants with a good school system and a lot of local amenities Hending goals of the sellers and the buyers is the biggest factor for our busi new River's Edge Realty got it start It takes OUR team! RIVER'S EDGE REALTY TEAM from left seated: Maria Soco Adame, Linda Jaakola, Berry Herding Backstanding Lisa Fredin, Gary Vanderwert, Brady Powers, John Croatt and Beth Scrivens. Not pictured Heidi Bergendahl Whether it is buying or selling a house, contact one of our trusted real estate agents today! "WHERE DREAMS COME HOME" MLS ng Find us on- .Zillow.com .Trulia.com .REALTOR.com Many more! IVER'S EDGE 507-831-2819 -REALTY- 800-794-2819 OTHES www.RiversEdgeTeam.com Number of Employees : 5 full - time , 5 part - time Business Owner : Betsy Herding TEAM focus How long have you been in business : Since 1987 , first as Clark Properties , then Clark Properties II , and now 8 years as River's Edge Realty River's Edge Realty Teamwork helps River's Edge handle every angle in a busy real estate market The housing market , nation wide , has been red hot over the past couple of year Record - low inter est rates have encour aged more people to look for homes in 1987 as Clark Properties under the ownership of the Clark . I was actually friends with tene's daughter growing up , so wel ride and with her when she was measuring properties Herding said . " I guess things re ally came full de forme making Hending said . " We try to match our clients and agents to a good it . And many of our leads often come online , rather than over the phone River's Edge has three full - time brokers , in addition to Herding and six part - time ag communities , but we also have the technology to allow people to work from home in Windom if they want . We're a very tele - work friendly community Access to high - speed internet is as impor tant as any other public utility . " Windom has a lot of And , a real estate agents in Win dom , we feel pretty fortunate to do what we're doing in a com nity we love Keeping pace of the market is challeng ing , especially in a La Fredia came on with llene about 20 years ago growing community aty fading but she was a real estate agent is ke Windom Louisiana before returning to the Windoarea . She bought the business from shortly after that " Nationwide , the housing market is really active , and it's no different in Windom , Bety Hending owner and broker at River's Edge Realty said . " The inventory of houses is low and the demand is very high " All of our agents are really like one big family , even though were so diferent Herding said Teryone kind of has their own niche and brings in custom that maybe hadn't been thought of before . Real estate is all about personal relationships and being attentive to your clients Heading added that much of the growth of Windom has to do with the community becoming more culturally diverse . She said that real estate agents are able to monitor demographic trends in the community and region she added that River's Edge is uniquely qualified to help a di verse population meet it needs seen more houses in the higher end sell quicker than they've ever sold before Because their roster of agents has such a wide reaching back ground , River's disable to work with every aspect of the real estate markedential commercial industrial , tal and agricultural Herding obtained her reator's license about 15 years ago " I went to work for Lisa , doing real estate on the side because was in economic development in St. James and Sayton , Herding said " But in 2014 , Lisa decided to slow down a bit , so I came on as a partner . That was when we rebranded as River's Edge Realty " About two years ago , Lisa stepped from ownership and Hending said " Gary Vanderwer just wants to sell , so I ended up has been with us for a long time becoming the sole owner and is very knowledgeable when it comes to agricultural land For Herding and her team at River's Edge Realty , the mission is simple being sellers and buyer together What really sets us apart is the farmland piece of our business " We are seving more diversity in our community , with people coming from other countries and other parts of the United States There is a lot of collabor tion when you're trying to fine a deal Herding seller wants to get the most money pos uble for their property and the buyer wants the best deal . You have to carefully strategine how to make those two goals meet some where in the middle . Hending noted that being anelor takes 90 hours of class room training , followed by work ing under bek lies . We are able to talk to them to find out what their goals are for home ownership and plan how to achieve that goal . We're able to help people connect with high quality local lenders " We also have the ability to do an auction on properties listed with us . One of our realtors , John Croatt , also is a licensed auction on Our other reators - Beth Scrivers , Heidi Bergendahl Brady Powers , Sally Lanson and Linda Jaakola bring unique skill set to the table as well Most of our agents have other full - time jobs and work in al estate kind of as a hobby or on the side . Hending said . " The training we do is using the NorthStar MIS system . There are rules we have to follow for that . But there is a lot of mentoring when we have new agent . " What in prodest about is when we have buyers and sell ers together at the closing table and everyone is happy Making the buying and selling proces as positive as possible is the best reward fo " We also have a big having an agent who can speak Spanish Maria Caballi huge set for us but also for the segment of our community that is growing the faste Attention to the community Ukimally , working to make both sellers and buyers happy the goal Similar paths All about relationships Recent years have seen Wis dom undergo a housing boom with properties selling almost a quickly as they hit the market . " Every agent has the same tools in their toolbox , but what t Many of the team members at River's Edge Realty actually have Herding sees the role of a restoran blending the wants of a wre a good , sule community part is how we use the tools " Understanding the a start in the industry similar tocent with an agent who can best Herdings achieve those wants with a good school system and a lot of local amenities Hending goals of the sellers and the buyers is the biggest factor for our busi new River's Edge Realty got it start It takes OUR team ! RIVER'S EDGE REALTY TEAM from left seated : Maria Soco Adame , Linda Jaakola , Berry Herding Backstanding Lisa Fredin , Gary Vanderwert , Brady Powers , John Croatt and Beth Scrivens . Not pictured Heidi Bergendahl Whether it is buying or selling a house , contact one of our trusted real estate agents today ! " WHERE DREAMS COME HOME " MLS ng Find us on .Zillow.com .Trulia.com .REALTOR.com Many more ! IVER'S EDGE 507-831-2819 -REALTY 800-794-2819 OTHES www.RiversEdgeTeam.com