

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!
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.


Paul Erickson
REALTOR® | Licensed Real Estate Agent | Real Estate Agent
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Buyer of 19806 Dover Dr, Farmington
Paul did an amazing job helping our family sell our old home and buy our new one! He was professional, patient, and always available to answer our questions. He helped coordinate the timing of both transactions and made the entire process much less stressful. We truly appreciate his hard work, guidance, and dedication. We highly recommend Paul to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
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