Business Philosophy
Our business philosophy is simple: We strive to deliver a positive experience for every customer. This is accomplished through the collaborative efforts of our team who are dedicated to the success of your housing transaction. For over 40 years, we've been getting high marks from our home buying and selling customers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. It is our plan to continue this tradition and we look forward to serving you.

Education and Training
Being up to date on market trends and the latest industry practices is an important part of our quality customer service delivery. That’s why we have a comprehensive education and coaching program with classes taught by experienced real estate industry professionals. Our program runs the gamut from our Foundation Builder program for new sales associates, to our Master’s Series courses for our experienced agents.

Personal Background

The Finder family lived in New Brighton for 25 years. Their three children attended public schools and graduated from Irondale High School. Earl is active in church and community. Served on City of New Brighton, Environmental Quality Commission for 10 years. Moved to a townhome in Shoreview in 2002 and is president of The Village at Rice Creek, Home Owners Association (304 owners) for the past 8 years. Earl has degrees in Chemistry & Geology and 30+ years of experience in technical sales, marketing, and project management. Earl's wife, Ann, has nearly 30 years of real estate expecience with Coldwell Banker Burnet.

Every sales associate brings a set of skills that encompasses their unique personal experiences and their educational achievements. This individual background is combined with specialized Coldwell Banker University real estate training to produce highly-competent, well-rounded real estate professionals that are respected in the industry and by their customers.

Awards And Designations
Coldwell Banker Burnet believes that outstanding sales associate achievement should be recognized. Office-based and company-wide recognition programs call attention to those whose efforts to provide their clients with the highest levels of quality service result in significant sales achievements. These award winners are recognized with membership in various recognition groups, whose names are displayed proudly in their marketing.

Areas of Expertise
Coldwell Banker Burnet sales associates deliver a true one-stop-shopping experience for home buyers and sellers. These services include the professional coordination of the home search, property marketing, negotiation of purchase or sale, and coordination of closing details. We also offer home financing through Guaranteed Rate Affinity, title insurance and closing through Burnet Title, rental services, and the services of NRT Insurance, and Burnet Relocation. Customers can also access Concierge services through the Home Resource Center.

Community Involvement
At Coldwell Banker Burnet, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve. This starts with the activities of every individual in our organization. Whether it is coaching youth sports, delivering meals, or supporting the local food shelf, it enhances the quality of life for those in need. We also have formalized community outreach through the Coldwell Banker Burnet Foundation where our mission is to Support housing-related needs of people, at all stages of life, in the communities we serve.

Communities I Serve
Coldwell Banker Burnet sales associates serve the entire 13 county twin cities metropolitan area from offices conveniently located throughout the metro. Our metro area coverage includes an office in Hudson, Wisconsin, and we serve a significant portion of western Wisconsin from that office. We also serve the greater Rochester and St. Cloud, Minnesota areas from our offices located in those towns. We are licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin and can transact real estate business anywhere in those two states.