Greetings!
My name is Steve Loraus and I happy to be here to meet all of your Real Estate needs.
I am an outgoing and energetic person who focuses on maintaining outstanding client relationships. I was born and raised in St. Louis Park, MN. I'm a graduate of St. Louis Park Senior High School and the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities Campus. I currently reside in Mound, MN and have been there for the past four years. When I'm not hard at work finding and selling houses for people; I spending time fishing, golfing, traveling, and researching real estate investments. I also enjoy spending time at my cabin Gull Lake near Brainerd.
I have been in the real estate business for 11 years and have done over $21 million in home sales, representing hundreds of buyers and sellers. My interest in and passion for real estate clearly shows when working with both buyers and sellers. I truly enjoy knowing that I have helped my clients find exactly what they were looking for in their decision to become a home owner. With my background and experience as a mortgage analyst, I have a financial savvy to ensure that my clients are getting the best deal possible; as well as, the ability to work with my buyers to ensure they are receiving the best financing options for their specific needs.
My specific areas of expertise are:
-West Metro (St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Edina, Hopkins, Eden Prairie, Chahassen, Prior Lake, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Waconia, Carver, Shakopee, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Anoka, South Minneapolis, Bloomington, Richfield).
-Lake Minnetonka area Top Realtor
I also have a lot of experience with:
-SHORT SALES
-BANK OWNED/FORECLOSURES
-First time home buyers
- New construction
-Single Family Homes
-Townhomes
While those are my areas of expertise, I have worked with many areas around the state and always provide my buyers with a 'New Home Buyer' packet to make sure that my buyers are comfortable with the area as well as what to expect throughout the home buying process. From the start to finish, I want to make sure you are at ease and prepared for your purchase.