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Heather and I first met with Bridget Johnson in April of 2024. She was very knowledgeable about how we could sell our lake home. She toured the house, patio, dock, yard and garden. She took photographs and made suggestions to improve the sales value of our property. She made a thorough analysis of the value of our property.
We decided to utilize her professionalism and listed the property in March. Bridget guided us through the sale, step by step without a problem. We recommend Bridget Johnson!
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- Jim & Heather Penney
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She was amazing helping us find our home! Was always available to answer questions and get info for us while we were looking. Also liked that she was straightforward with answers. Cannot thank her enough for what she did for my family! Highly encourage anyone in the market to have Katie help. You will be happy I guarantee it!
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- Michael Fransen
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Fast and Efficient! Always looked out for my best interest when looking to buy a house
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- Sammy Erickson
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We can not recommend Bridget highly enough. She paid attention to every detail. Without prompting, she followed up with various people to make certain that the home purchasing process was on track. When there was a hiccup, she solved the problem. Though we are not first time home buyers, she thought of many helpful pointers for us. Her negotiating skills were spot on. We could call her at any time and she was delighted to help. Above all of that, while she is professional, she genuinely cared about us and getting us into a home that we loved. Without her, we would not have succeeded. We are genuinely very, very grateful to Bridget and would recommend her to anyone.
Paul and Rachel
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- Paul Dare
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Katie did a wonderful job representing us through the entire buying process. Thank you Katie!
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- Jake Ketzner
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Fast and professional. Katie helped me find my first home very quickly and was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Highly recommended, she knows what to look for and is extremely helpful with every question or concern.
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- Nathan Jeray
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We were so impressed with Katie! She didn't
pressure us to make any decisions and she
promptly answered any questions we had
either by a phone call or text. Even though we live four hours away, she helped make our purchase go as quickly and smoothly as possible!
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- Judy Skramstad
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Was great working with Katie took us a year and many offers and we finally got a place and got it for the price wanted Thanks for your hard work
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- Corey Oberloh (Buyer)
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Working with Erica was truly an exceptional experience from start to finish. I was purchasing my home from across the country, and she went far beyond what I would have ever expected to make the process seamless and stress-free.
She handled countless details behind the scenes, always staying one step ahead and ensuring nothing was overlooked. One example that really stood out was when she returned to the home to take detailed measurements so I could confidently order furniture before closing, something she absolutely didn’t have to do, but did without hesitation.
Her attention to detail is outstanding, and her communication gave me complete confidence throughout the entire process. I always felt that my best interests were her top priority.
What makes her even more special is her involvement with Homes for Heroes, where she gives back a portion of her commission to those who have served, including healthcare providers and military members. That level of integrity and generosity speaks volumes about who she is, both professionally and personally.
I cannot recommend her highly enough. If you want someone who is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in her clients, she is your gal!
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- Angela Frietze (Home buyer and seller )
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Katie was an excellent VA resource for the homebuying process. Katie was knowledgeable, professional, and advised us on the ins and outs of VA loan requirements.
Katie exceeded expectations with her ability to negotiate appropriate terms, provide structural feedback through networked contacts, and advocate for her clients through responsive communication.
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- Ron and Amber Ludwig
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Bridget was easy to work with. Always had prompt responses, easy to communicate with. She listened to what we were looking for and worked hard to find us the house we eventually bought. If there was a question, she would provide us with answers.
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- Wayne Brunsvold
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Katie was amazing! Knew exactly what I wanted and was able to put me at ease as a first time homeowner. I was able to put in my full trust to her, which decreased a lot of stress. Will definitely be working with Katie again when needed!
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- Mya Gjerde
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We hired Mike Hemiller to list our rental property in Spirit Lake Iowa and we were very happy working with Mike.
Mike has a vast array of experience and was very good about advising us as well as keeping up with communication on what was happening with potential buyers. Mike is very humble and easy to work with.
We will definitely list our other properties with Mike in the future.
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- Scott Wicks (Owner)
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I highly recommend Katie Slater for any of your real estate needs. She was very professional, knowledgeable and very quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had! I would definitely use her again and again!
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- Staci Gartner
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She was very happy to help with all the decisions and was very prompt with Answers to questions I would have. Highly recommend and would use her again.
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- Anonymous
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I had the pleasure of working with Bridget Johnson to purchase the Gingham Inn and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
From the very beginning, Bridget was an incredible partner in this process. She walked me through every step and made what could have been overwhelming feel manageable. She handled negotiations, coordinated inspections, and kept everything moving without me having to worry about the details.
One of the things I appreciated most was how she communicated. She stayed in touch, explained things clearly, and always made sure I knew what was going on. I never felt out of the loop and I always knew I could reach out with questions. Also, her knowledge is second to none.
Even after closing, Bridget didn’t disappear. She continued to check in and connect me with helpful resources as I work to get up and running.
She’s professional, easy to work with, and genuinely cares about her clients. I know there are a lot of good realtors out there, but Bridget will be the one to get my future business.
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- Sarah Olson
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Erica was awesome, super helpful, and gave great pointers throughout the whole process of us buying our first home!!
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- Hope Andrzejek
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Your deep market knowledge and clear communication made the entire buying process smooth and stress‑free. We truly appreciated your professionalism and dedication throughout!
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- Brian
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Katie did a wonderful job, any text or phone call was responded to quickly. Any information needed by her to my mortgage company was also dealt with quickly so we had no delays with closing. Katie is super nice and I have zero complaints!
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- Daniel Kersbergen
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Working with Erica was truly an exceptional experience from start to finish. I was purchasing my home from across the country, and she went far beyond what I would have ever expected to make the process seamless and stress-free.
She handled countless details behind the scenes, always staying one step ahead and ensuring nothing was overlooked. One example that really stood out was when she returned to the home to take detailed measurements so I could confidently order furniture before closing, something she absolutely didn't have to do, but did without hesitation.
Her attention to detail is outstanding, and her communication gave me complete confidence throughout the entire process. I always felt that my best interests were her top priority.
What makes her even more special is her involvement with Homes for Heroes, where she gives back a portion of her commission to those who have served, including healthcare providers and military members. That level of integrity and generosity speaks volumes about who she is, both professionally and personally.
I cannot recommend her highly enough. If you want someone who is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in her clients, she is your girl!
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- Angela Frietze
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Katie Slater was awesome to work with , very responsive and always making sure you understand everything and helping everything go smoothly.
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- Zach Reis
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Katie has been great through this entire process. There were a few unexpected challenges that came up and Katie was a rock. She never wavered or allowed the situation to become emotional. She was encouraging and supportive no matter what was happening. I highly recommend her and will most certainly use her for all of my future real estate needs.
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- Scott Cox
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When it came time to sell our home in Milford and find our dream home in Spencer, we didn’t hesitate when it came to calling Erica! She made our first time process amazing and she out did herself this time around! She truly listened to what we wanted/needed for our family! The process could not have gone better and having Erica around to answer our sometimes silly questions was always helpful! Highly recommend her to everyone!
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- Allyssa McCreary
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Katie was very helpful. She was always in contact with phone or text. I had a very good experience with Katie.
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- Daniel j Myers (N/A)
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Katie was very patient, honest, and helpful with us. She helped us find exactly what we were looking for and facilitated the process in a very professional way. Katie absolutely great to work with!
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- Shane Susie
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Fast and Efficient! Always looked out for my best interest when looking for a house
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- Sammy Erickson
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When we decided to sell our patio house Katie got it posted immediately and found a buyer right away. She was great to work with, efficient in the paperwork and negotiations. I recommend her highly.
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- David Johnson
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Katie was outstanding in every aspect of finding and closing on the property. Easy to communicate with and excellent at find answers to all my questions as a first time home buyer. Would gladly recommend her services to anyone.
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- Aaron Joseph Mills
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I couldn't have asked for a better experience working with Katie . She went above and beyond to find me the perfect home . I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for their Next home .
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- Nathan Besaw
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Did a good job staying on top of things. Worked hard to get us into our new house.
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- David Hagedorn
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Katie was great to work with. She was not pushy and was very personable. She showed us many homes and stayed patient with us throughout the buying process. I would suggest her to anyone looking to buy around the lakes!
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- Jason Raney
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Erica was recommended to us due to her affiliation with the Homes for Heroes program. She listened to what we desired in a home and showed us a variety. When we made our pick, she supported us fully in the buying process, even going above and beyond her realtor duties. We are eternally grateful for her help in finding our forever home. I would not hesitate to share her name and expertise with anyone who is searching for their next home!
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- Heidi Doll
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Katie was very professional in helping us find our dream home. She was accommodating and would provide any information we were wondering about. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic realtor in the region.
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- Kenzie Mulder (Buyer )
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Could not of asked for a better realtor. She made me feel confident in buying our first home and made the process easy. Would highly recommend Katie!
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- Johnny Pierce (Buyer)
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Katie bent over backwards doing business with her. I would recommend her .
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- Ron Dicks (Retired farmer)
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Bridget answered all our questions in a very timely manner. She was great giving advice on decorating and colors. We really appreciated her reccomendations for vendors and banking. Very much a professional ??
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- Jerry Fischer (Home owner )
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Katie had great communication and response time. Very pleased with the way she spoke and worked with me in buying my first home. Thanks Katie for being so helpful.
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- Jenny Sheeler (Home Buyer)
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Katie was a joy to work with. She was very responsive and took the time and effort to get us answers about the property. Even after the sale closed Katie looked after us to make sure we got settled and has excellent local contacts to get us up and running from day one!
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- Beth Webb
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My husband & I worked with Bridget in the fall of 2023 to find a vacation home in the Okoboji area. She was understanding of our budget and creatively searched the limited houses in our budget range & promptly sent us those listings in a timely manner. She was professional when setting up house showings and advised us about shortcomings and/or opportunities for improvements for each property. She was very knowledgeable about the properties in the area and always had stories to tell about each neighborhood we visited during our house showings. She negotiated the sale for us when there were multiple parties interested in our house. She also handled the sale with excellent precision and still is a resource for us for various home service needs. She genuinely cared about us throughout the whole process and we will never forget her kindness. We highly recommend her to anyone wanting to buy a home in the Okoboji area. She was EXCELLENT!!! We also highly recommend NextHome at the Lakes for a realty company.
Kent & Jean
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- Kent & Jean Mortensen
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We had a wonderful experience working with Erica during the sale of our childhood home as part of our mom’s estate. She was knowledgeable, professional, and provided thoughtful, appropriate feedback on pricing based on the current market. Erica worked seamlessly with other agents throughout the process and always kept us informed. Most importantly, she showed such kindness and compassion during an emotional time as we said goodbye to a home filled with so many memories. We truly appreciated her guidance. Thank you Erica.
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- Dawn
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Erica was absolutely great to work with and her experience in real estate and the area couldn't be more apparent. She's extremely knowledgeable and supportive from start to finish and we couldn't have been more happy with our experience.
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- Michael Schmidt
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10/10 recommend Mike! He goes the extra mile to ensure your selling process goes off without a hitch.
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- Lucas Meyer (Sales Account Manager )
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Erica was awesome, super helpful, and gave great pointers throughout the whole process of us buying our first home!!
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- Hope Andrzejek
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Katie helped us find a vacation home on short notice, and worked with precision and speed as the deal came together very quickly. Katie has been a great resource, even after the offer was accepted going to the property several times for us because we live out of town. It's been great to work with Katie and would highly recommend Katie.
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- Ross and Kinsey Bodensteiner
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1000% recommend Katie. She helped us find our first house- which was a challenge due to our very tight budget- and then helped us sell that same house when it was time for us to move on. She is always so professional but also personable, she is a very easy person to work with. She takes so much of the stress out of a very big purchase!
She also helped us find a realtor to buy our new home when we moved to a different area.
If you have the opportunity to work with Katie, TAKE IT!
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- Eric and Tayler Schmidt (IAANG and Photographer )
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She worked hard to put our home on the market in many different places. When she was showing us homes she always worked hard to get us in to see the homes that worked for us.
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- Craig and Amy Jorgensen
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Katie was very helpful and informative during our home buying process. She was available for questions and concerns whenever i tried to get ahold of her or got ahold of me within a timely manner. She was able to help us find the perfect home and we are very happy with her services!
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- Jesse and Kayla wright (Home buyers)
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We could not have had a better home buying experience than with Bridget! As our home base is in Atlanta area, getting up to the lake to view available properties in a timely manner was a challenge-especially when the market was on fire. Bridget was aware of our desires and constraints but persevered for THREE years and we are now proud lake house owners.
Professional, patient, helpful, prompt, friendly and all of the euphemisms for those apply! I don't anticipate having to use a realtor in Okoboji in the future, but if we do, she will be the one getting the call.
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- Jeff & Ellen Kish
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We had a wonderful experience working with Erica during the sale of our childhood home as part of our mom's estate. She was knowledgeable, professional and provided thoughtful, appropriate feedback on pricing based on the current market. Erica worked seamlessly with other agents throughout the process and always kept us informed. Most importantly, she showed such kindness and compassion during an emotional time s we said goodbye to a home filled with so many memories. We truly appreciated her guidance. Thank you Erica.
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- Dawn
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My sister and I have worked with Bridget for a number of years to find the right house in Okoboji. Through many listings and actual viewing, Bridget never lost patience. We valued her professional assessment of properties and her communication skills. I would highly recommend any prospective buyer to join Bridget's team. I know you will not be disappointed.
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- Mary Ann Sofio
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