The Art of Real Estate

SMALL, BUT POWERFUL, THAT'S WHO WE ARE...

Our eager, educated staff of individuals love this area and know it well. Buying or selling a home is more move or an investment, let us guide you through it. Technology certainly is ever changing, we take it by the constantly seeking new systems, tools and solutions to bring into our business. We won’t adopt a tool or system Our Seriously Local expertise is ultimately much more than selling a property. It's building a community! Highlighting

Experience Is Knowledge

At Oak Realty, we believe that our past serves as a road-map to our future. From the earliest days of Oak Realty, the Oak family has understood its role in the community and has made giving back a cornerstone of its culture. We have over 49 years of transaction history and have truly loved every year that has past buy. Anyone that walks through our doors can feel the fire of enthusiasm our staff has, every transaction is important to us. You’ll truly find a local expert in us. As clients of ours, you will be treated like a neighbor... because you are. At the end of the day, we are Seriously Local and we love what we do.

WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA

Years ago, buyers would come into our office looking for a map of the area, then drive around looking for homes for sale. Nearly all of today's buyers begin their search online. Buyers can search for active properties using a virtual map, find important information on area open houses, and keep up with changes in the market. Our web site is a comprehensive, easy to use resource, available to buyers, sellers and visitors. Weather you love it or hate it, social media has become pivotal in any business. We enjoy sharing not just properties, but also exciting news, community events and most of all stunning photography of our beautiful area.

Digital Marketing

This is where we excel, really, we love marketing of any kind. New technologies and buyer trends are constantly emerging, we need to stay on top of how we are serving our buyers and sellers. Our clients recognize the importance of property information that is easy and fun to view. Our custom Property Trailers on our YouTube Channel are one-of-akind and fun to view. Also, with each printing of our Property Portfolio, an interactive digital edition is also shared on our web site. We strive to make it as simple and interesting for buyers to find their dream property and then guide them to make it a reality!

Property Portfolio

We get really excited for every new issue of our Heart of the Lake Property Portfolio, truly, it’s like Christmas four times a year at our office! This is our favorite marketing piece we offer to our seller’s, buyers and our Heart of the Lakes community. It’s a beautiful catalog, published seasonally, that not only includes all our area listings, it also includes wonderful lifestyle pieces showcasing the Heart of the Lakes area and stunning photography of our one-of-a-kind community throughout the publication. Our seller’s and community may even get just as excited as we do with every new issue, we distribute them to several local establishments and directly mail the clients.

more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience, one that we want to be a part of. Whether it’s a the horns and are proud to be an innovative company. We have incredible talent right in our office and are system just to impress you, but we will implement technology that makes sense for you as a buyer or seller. Highlighting your investment is key, and we have the tools to do it. We help you turn someday into right now!

High Definition Photos

A picture says a 1,000 words, and we love taking them, we really do! Our staff is trained on how to take the best photo to showcase your property perfectly, it deserves the limelight. These photos allow the viewers to see the outdoors clearly without the windows being 'blown out'. We use high-definition photos for all our listings, we own all the equipment so we are able to update photos with ease for our sellers as many times as we need to. First impressions matter more than ever, what better way to get a property noticed than professional photos offered to each and everyone of our clients. Pretty fantastic right? We sure think so.

Virtual Tour Camera

This is where we are truly above the rest! Imagine taking the roof off your home and looking in to see just about every detail or walk through the home right from your computer. This will definitely allow you to get a clear sense of the space. This cutting-edge technology puts buyers inside your home, and they can experience fully immersive virtual spaces that feel so real, it’s like being there! We have this camera 'in house' and can offer this technology to all our sellers. And hey, since we have these cameras available anytime to our agents, we can update your property’s virtual tour anytime, how cool is that?

Open Houses

Simply put, we believe in Open Houses. The buzz in the office on Open House Saturdays is fantastic, we really love what we do! It really is no secret when we are running our open house tours. On any given weekend you will see the Heart of the Lakes area flooded with our arrow signs when so many people are out and about! Our open house program is a favorite of our clients. By opening properties similar in price, style or location at the same time, we also give buyers the convenience and opportunity to see more homes at once. Sellers love the increased traffic and they are fun, effective, and pleases buyers and sellers alike!

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE (MLS)

Once we hit ‘submit’, your property is activated on over 4,100 real estate based websites, now that’s technology! We are active members of the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS (MAAR). As a tool, the MLS is the heart of our business. If you are not sure how it works, just ask! How your property is listed in this database is incredibly important. We make sure our staff stays up-to-date on how to best showcase your property in the MLS, don't worry, we got your back! We will work tirelessly with our team of marketing experts to showcase your property on-line to attract quality buyers. It's time to get your property sold!

19 OAK AVENUE NORTH, MAPLE LAKE

$179,900 | 6337670

Wonderful investment opportunity in the heart of Maple Lake. Location is everything here with quick easy access to Highway 55 as well as being walking distance to several eating establishments, downtown businesses, parks, churches and more! Situated on a large corner lot, you will have plenty of space to plant a garden or erect a play set. Imagine the possibilities. This duplex has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer and dryer and a large sun porch on the main level. The second level is a one bath one bedroom, perfect for a rental. Many updates including newer siding, windows and roof, as well as some interior updates.

Create your own private sanctuary and build your dream home centered in the middle of towering trees on this 2.61 acre lot. Several areas on the interior of lot has been cleared for potential building sites. Septic design has been completed and designed for a 4 bedroom home. With some additional clearing of trees you open up scenic views of the Clearwater River. Ample room on the lot to add a pole shed. Nature at its finest wildlife visits on a daily basis. Prime location as lot is located near to many area lakes, parks and recreational opportunities and easy access to St. Cloud and commute to metro. Bring your own builder and start building your custom home.

Great opportunity to own 5.59 acres of property what you build and how you play is all up to you. The building area of the property is heavily wooded so privacy will not be issue. There are some cleared areas for possible building sites already in place. Property has a mature wooded home site and ample space to add a shed. Located a short drive to many neighboring cities offering wonderful amenities. Build your shed now for all your toys and then build your new custom home in the future. A wide variety of wildlife regularly pass through the property so you will see nature at its best. Quiet and private setting great acreage to call home.

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Maple Lake

150 STATE HIGHWAY 55, KIMBALL

$150,000 | # 5247971

Ideal site to move your business or start a new business. Prime exposure and location for your business to succeed. Located on Highway 55 the lot provides great access for your customers and great exposure for your business. The lot is .69 of an acre so would make a great spot for an insurance office, bank, coffee shop and so many more business ventures. Bring your established business or idea and watch your business flourish. Kimball is a growing community and a great location to relocate your business and grow with the community. Access from Highway 55 and side street. Prime location with Highway 55 frontage.