

The Nivala Team
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Buyer of 20390 Enright Way, Farmington
Herbie is great at communicating and letting know where we are at in the process. He gets back to us promptly and always had great information. He was there every step of the way making sure the process went well and letting us know what to expect.
Seller of 409 Willow Street, Farmington
Herbie went far above and beyond at each step, from our initial meeting in August, to walking out of closing in February. He did the little things and the big things, and things he did not need to do. If I were to rate him out of 5 stars, I give him 6. I cannot recommend him strongly enough! I am highly impressed, and feel very lucky to have had him walk me through what could have been a very stressful time. Thank you so much, Herbie!
Buyer of XXXX Cambodia Avenue, Farmington
We’ve been working with Herbie for the past 3-4 years trying to find the perfect lot for our family and business — and he has been nothing short of amazing! Herbie was always quick to respond, patient, and incredibly dedicated through the entire process. Even when I sent him the same properties multiple times or changed my mind, he never made me feel like I was wasting his time. He always went above and beyond to help us understand our options and make the right choice. His knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care for his clients really stand out. We finally found the perfect spot, and it’s all thanks to Herbie’s hard work, knowledge and persistence. I can’t recommend him enough!

Bijay Tamang
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Buyer of 17445 Dulles Lane, Lakeville
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent than Bijay! From the very beginning to closing day, he made the entire home buying journey feel smooth, stress-free, and actually enjoyable. Bijay was always on top of everything, incredibly responsive, and extremely flexible with our schedules. As first-time homebuyers, we naturally had a LOT of questions, and he answered every single one patiently without ever making us feel like we were asking too much. He took the time to explain things, guide us through every step, and make sure we felt comfortable before making any decisions. What we appreciated most was that we genuinely felt like Bijay was looking out for us throughout the entire process. He wasn’t just trying to help us buy a house…he wanted to make sure we were making the right decision for us. Having someone we could trust made such a huge difference, especially during such a big milestone in our lives. Looking back, the whole experience was so much smoother and more fun because we had Bijay by our side. He was professional when he needed to be, easygoing and fun to work with, and always there whenever we needed him. We are so grateful for everything he did to help us find our home and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for an agent who is knowledgeable, patient, trustworthy, and truly cares about his clients. Thank you, Bijay, for being such an important part of this journey!


Paul Erickson
REALTOR® | Licensed Real Estate Agent | Real Estate Agent
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Buyer of 17480 Five Oaks Drive, Lakeville
Paul was amazing! He led us through the entire process of buying a home from start to finish. We looked at a lot of houses with Paul over the summer and he was always available to show us what we wanted to look at and when it worked for us. When we did find “the one”, he navigated us the entire offer process with ease. Paul is easy to communicate with, knowledgeable when it comes to the housing market and is willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are in the home you are meant to have!
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Julie VanDerostyne
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Buyer of 1601 Spruce Street, Farmington
From the very beginning, Julie was an exceptional agent to work with. We first met her at an open house in Lakeville, and right away we felt comfortable with her approach. She listened closely to what we were looking for—both the must‑haves and the nice‑to‑haves—and she quickly understood the type of home and layout that would best suit our needs. Her ability to match us with the right floor plan made the entire search and building process feel more focused and less overwhelming. Throughout the build, Julie offered thoughtful guidance based on her experience. She pointed out things that would be more cost‑effective or practical to include during construction rather than waiting to do later. Her advice saved us both time and money, and it helped us make decisions we feel truly confident about. One of the qualities we appreciated most about Julie was her quiet, professional, and calming demeanor. She never made us feel rushed or pressured. Instead, she made us feel heard, valued, and supported at every step. We always felt she was advocating for us and looking out for our best interest, from the first showing to the final details of the purchase. Julie was wonderful to work with, and we are grateful for everything she did to help us find and build our new home. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an agent who is attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to her clients.