Finding the right school district, begins with finding the right agentÉ
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Donis Dzialo is the right agent.
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You've heard it before: the three most important things about a property are location, location, and location.

Many factors go into determining the value of a property's location: is the property close to retail shopping, recreational facilities, a metropolitan area? But perhaps one of the most important factors is the school district that the property is located in. Few realtors know more about the Twin Cities school districts than Donis!

With a background as both a private and public school teacher, Donis knows the districts well. She is willing to listen to the wants and needs of your family, and recommend areas that will suit you best. You'll benefit from having an "insider" provide you with the best and most current school district information before you make your choice. She has gathered a list of helpful education links for you and your family to enjoy. If you are relocating your family to the Twin Cities, or if choosing the right school district is important to you, give Donis a call.

Education

Donis has been selling real estate full time since 1993 and is a Graduate of the Realtor's Institute (GRI), which is a nationally recognized designation earned after completing a 92-hour rigorous real estate educational program. She has a B.A. in elementary education and psychology from Hamline University in St. Paul and after graduation worked for six years as a teacher in different settings; first as a kindergarten teacher in the private sector and then as a substitute teacher in several metro area school districts, giving her first-hand knowledge of our great area schools. Donis is also a member of the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

Service Philosophy

Donis has always believed that very little can be achieved without expending a great deal of effort. Therefore, she works very hard to help her clients achieve their housing goals, no matter how big or how small. Whether you are looking to buy a new home or sell your current one, Donis is experienced in all areas of real estate, from first-time buyers to the townhome you are ready to retire in. You will benefit from her customized marketing plan as a seller, designed with only your home in mind. As a buyer, you will appreciate her knowledge of the Twin Cities as a lifelong resident of the area and her ability to listen carefully to her clients' needs and wants. If desired, you can request to be put into her data base, receiving market updates as often as you wish to. This not only includes new listings but those that have been reduced in price, gone under contract or been taken off the market which is vital information when shopping for a home.

Working Strategies

Donis grew up in Buffalo, Minnesota in a family of five and learned her business and sales skills early on in the family business of retail floorcovering. Her family owns several Carpet One franchise operations and have successfully operated them for over 40 years. From this, Donis learned early on the value of hard work and going the extra mile for her customers. Perhaps this past client can say it best: "Thanks again for all of your hard work -- too bad there aren't more people in the service industry with your level of customer focus."

Personal Strengths

One of the reasons Donis chose real estate as her career is because she truly enjoys working with people and hopes her clients consider her a friend as well as a business associate. When you hire Donis, you benefit from having a full-time professional and highly experienced Realtor working hard to navigate the tricky real estate transaction from start to finish. Because of her teaching background, she believes in educating her clients along the way at exactly the pace they are comfortable traveling at.

Competence

One of the reasons Donis chose real estate as her career is because she truly enjoys working with people and hopes her clients consider her a friend as well as a business associate. When you hire Donis, you benefit from having a full-time professional and highly experienced Realtor working hard to navigate the tricky real estate transaction from start to finish. Because of her teaching background, she believes in educating her clients along the way at exactly the pace they are comfortable traveling at.

Read client testimonials

Donis,
I just wanted to say thanks for making my first home purchase a pleasurable one. You did a great job of making me feel comfortable by answering the many questions I threw your way and always made sure that I understood them completely. I really do appreciate how flexible you were in working around my unpredictable work schedule. This and your willingness to meet me on sometimes, very short notice made all the difference in the world.

I am very pleased with the purchase I made and I have you to thank for all of your help. You made a potentially stressful event like buying a home very easy and I was amazed how easy each step of the process went. Your professionalism, work ethic, and follow up skills are very admirable. Thanks again for all of your hard work in helping me find the right house for me. I would not hesitate to recommend you to my family or friends.

Sincerely,
John Wilson

In our minds you went beyond the call of duty of what the average Realtor would do for a client, especially one from out of state. You spent 8-10 hour days with us three or four days at a time searching for the perfect home to meet our needs. We flew to Minnesota on three different occasions and each time you gave us your undivided attention. You sent us pictures and descriptions of potential homes we might be interested in as well as calling us on a regular basis to keep in touch. We were a hard sell as you must have shown us at least one hundred houses but you never gave up and we finally found the perfect home which we love even today!

Bruce and Kathy M.

Our experience with Donis was a pleasurable one. Selling or buying a house can be one of the most stressful events in one's life, having Donis represent us was certainly the best thing we have ever done. She took the worry and stress out of our lives when she sold our townhouse in one week. We felt she was keeping our best interest in mind when she presented our options in both selling and buying. We definitely would recommend and consider her again with any of our future housing needs. She has continued to follow up and keep us informed of community events in our area long after our closing date. She is definitely a leader in her field and in our community.

Sara and Dan Peloquin

Donis,
I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful service I received as a first-time home buyer. I wanted a townhome because of health reasons, I knew I would not be able to do the lawn and snow removal care that would be needed in a home. We first started looking at existing construction and I just couldn't see myself in any of the homes we looked at. You then suggested looking at some new townhomes. I was leery because I thought that meant more money than I could afford. But I saw them and fell in love and made arrangements to purchase one the very same day! I have been in my home for 3 1/2 years and really enjoy it. The best part is not having to mow a lawn or shovel snow! What I really appreciated was the service when I bought, the research you did to find things that fit my list of needs, the time spent looking and even coming along when I made the purchase arrangements with the builder and of course, the closing. It is a challenge to be a single person and to be making the biggest purchase of my life. I appreciated the patience and help.

In the years since I made my purchase, you have been a wonderful information source for several things, most recently when I refinanced and had my home appraised. You looked up the sale prices of homes in my development for me. In addition, because of your efforts, Edina Realty is partnering with my place of employment to help people relocating to Minnesota. Just wanted to make sure I sent something off to let you know my appreciation!

Mary Ziebol