Minneapolis Commercial Real Estate Broker

Your Partner in Profitable Commercial Real Estate Ventures

SVN | Northco is one of Minnesota's top full-service commercial real estate firms located in Minneapolis with a significant regional presence.

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Minneapolis Commercial Real Estate Services

Streamline Your Path to CRE Success

Brokerage

Simplified Buying & Selling Process

We assist buyers and sellers in all aspects of the sales and acquisition process. From valuation to closing, we handle the complexities, so you don’t have to.

Investments

Maximize Your Return on Investment

We ensure your property achieves the highest value with detailed market analysis and expert negotiations. We are always seeking opportunities that fit within our investment model.

Consulting

Specialized Market Expertise

We focus on resorts, hotels, and golf courses, giving you the edge in niche real estate transactions. We also have specialists in the following industry sectors and property types.

Struggling to Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Market?

Overwhelmed by the complexity of commercial real estate transactions?

Unsure how to evaluate the true value of your property?

Worried about making profitable investments in a competitive market?

Frustrated by brokers who don’t specialize in your niche?

SVN Northco eliminates these hurdles so you can focus on what matters—maximizing your return on investment.

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Minneapolis Brokers

Receive Expert Guidance From Our Advisors

Originally established in 1975, we provide a staff of professionals with extensive industry experience, advanced market knowledge throughout the region and a thorough understanding of the complexities associated with real estate/business transactions.

As an owner and co-investor in many real estate projects in the Twin Cities (and beyond) we know what is required to thrive in the commercial real estate market.

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Specialties & Industry Sectors

Practice Areas

We have specialists in resorts, hotels, golf courses, medical, office, industrial, retail, land, and multifamily.

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Market Knowledge

Broker Relationships

Financial Consulting

Hospitality

Our hospitality team can help you buy or sell your resort, golf course, or hospitality property.

Resorts & Golf Courses

Hotels

Marinas

Restaurants

Event Centers

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Commercial Real Estate

We have specialists in the following industry sectors and property types.

Industrial

Land

Multifamily

Office

Retail

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"I knew that Frank and his team at SVN | Northco were the brokerage to go with."

Ryan Thompson

Previous Owner of Dove Valley Ranch, Longbow and Power Ranch, Seller

"The SVN | Northco team was extremely professional to work with from the initial inquiry, all the way through closing."

Steven Schorr

The Walden Group, Buyer

"We felt confident that SVN | Northco was the right team to guide us through the process."

Kittie Fenlason & Wes Fenlason

Previous Owners of Blackberry Ridge Golf Club

"The collaborative environment that was led by the brokerage team made the whole experience a positive one that I would recommend to other buyers and sellers."

Mike Regan

Previous Owner of The Wilds Golf Club, Seller

"Your access to qualified buyers and your management of the sales process was excellent."

Robert L. Ryan

CEO/Seller, Odyssey Resorts

"SVN | Northco was an invaluable resource throughout the process."

T.J. McMillan

CEO, Blackburn Investment Management, Buyer

"Your firm was great to work with and your assistance in getting this very complex transaction closed is greatly appreciated."

Bill and Kirk Schultz

Investor/Management Company, Madison Hospitality Group

"I highly recommend the SVN Northco team to anyone considering buying or selling a resort property."

Dennis Rysdahl

Previous Owner of Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts, Seller

"SVN Northco was professional and knowledgeable surrounding selling the top tier Minnesota Resort property."

Joe Swanson

Partner, BFB Management, Buyer

"We were very pleased with their depth of experience with Midwest resorts."

Scott Harrison

Previous Owner of Lutsen Resort, Seller

"Without a doubt, our acquisition would not have been as successful and coordinated without the SVN Northco team's dedication."

Luke and Monica Pfeifer

Principals, Adventure Hospitality

"Thanks to SVN for guiding Ruttger’s forward for future generations of guests.”

Chris Ruttger

Previous Owner and Great Grandson of the Founder, Seller

"Words simply cannot do justice to the remarkable level of expertise demonstrated by the SVN | Northco team."

T.J. McMillan

CEO, Blackburn Investment Management, Buyer

"I cannot say enough good things about SVN | Northco."

Curt Bradley

Previous Owner of Wild Eagle Lodge, Seller

University of St. Thomas - Gainey Conference Center

"Thanks to the creativity and expertise of the SVN | Northco team, we ultimately closed a very complex asset sale with great results for all involved."

Mark Vangsgard

Vice President for Business Affairs and CFO for University of St. Thomas, Seller

"We said we would surely use the services of SVN in the future and certainly did."

Mark Bodnar

Previous Owner of Four Seasons Island Resort

"Frank Jermusek of SVN | Northco presented us with what turned out to be the perfect property for our objective."

Mark Bodnar

Previous Owner of Pine Mountain and Timberstone Ski and Golf Resort

"During the entire process, the SVN | Northco team was involved in some part to ensure that our expectations were met."

Chip Bromann

Previous Owner of Pinewood Country Club, Seller

"I had a positive experience with SVN | Northco the first time so when they brought Pinewood Country Club to the market, we connected again."

Ernie Rose

Ernie Rose Golf, Buyer

"In working with SVN | Northco on both the buying and selling side, we couldn't recommend them more."

The Duoos Family

Previous Owners of The Shallows Resort, Buyer and Seller

"The SVN | Northco team was exceptional to work with. I couldn't have been happier with the process."

Gregg & Diana Hennum

Previous Owners of Sportsman's Lodge, Seller

"SVN | Northco is the go to broker for resort investments and has sellers well prepared for the sale process."

Joe Swanson

Co-Owner, Lake of the Woods Family of Resorts, Buyer

"Frank's honesty and integrity made it easy to trust I was making the right decision in this acquisition."

Jamie Tatge

President, Leisure Hotels & Resorts, Buyer

"Their overall knowledge and experience within the industry is unparalleled to most."

Mark Ludlow

Previous Owner of Ludlow's Island Resort, Seller

"Northco connected us with the Duoos family and our relationship grew to a point where I felt that it was the right time to pass the torch."

Gary Harpole

Previous Owner of Harpole’s Heartland Lodge

We are very pleased to include Heartland Lodge in our family resort and experience businesses and are excited for what's to come."

Tim and Lynn Duoos

Owners of Harpole’s Heartland Lodge

"My experience purchasing a golf resort through SVN | Northco was a very positive one and I continue to review their listings."

Jim Kelly

Owner of Northern Bay Resort & Golf Course, Buyer

"More than just realtors, they have years of experience in brokerage, investments, consulting, management and even ownership."

Jay & June Schelde

Previous Owners of Pike Bay Lodge, Seller

"They were proactive, communicative, and highly detail-oriented from start to finish, resulting in a smooth transaction and a strong outcome."

Susan Hoelscher

Previous Owner, Colorado Bear Creek Cabins LLC, Seller

"The team's personal approach, attention to detail and knowledge of the industry as brokers and owners of their own resorts was a tremendous benefit."

Rob and Beth Ryyken

Previous Owners of Timber Bay Lodge & Houseboats, Seller

"We made the right decision in working with SVN | Northco and now the sale of our camp allows us to continue on with our foundation's mission."

Patrick Kindler

Board Chair, One Heartland, Seller

"Not only was the due diligence process seamless, the transition to our ownership on the operation side was, as well."

Brady Hatcher

Owner of Golden Eagle Golf Club, Buyer

"Working with SVN | Northco made this bittersweet transition a highly positive experience."

Fred and Debi Anderson

Previous Owners of The Ashbrooke Hotel

"We have appreciated the knowledge and sophistication that SVN | Northco has brought to the table."

Scott Siler

CEO, Cote Family Companies

"SVN | Northco was extremely responsive, professional, efficient, and effective throughout the entire process."

Bruce Kerfoot

Owner, Seller

"We look forward to working with SVN Northco in the future to find us our next acquisition."

Bryce Campbell

President of North Shore Resort Company & Campbell Hospitality Group, Buyer

"We plan to continue working with them for years to come."

Joe Re

Owner, Seller

"The SVN | Northco team was engaged, professional, and ensured a smooth transaction."

Phil Kotula

Owner, Seller

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"I knew that Frank and his team at SVN | Northco were the brokerage to go with."

Ryan Thompson

Previous Owner of Dove Valley Ranch, Longbow and Power Ranch, Seller

"The SVN | Northco team was extremely professional to work with from the initial inquiry, all the way through closing."

Steven Schorr

The Walden Group, Buyer

"We felt confident that SVN | Northco was the right team to guide us through the process."

Kittie Fenlason & Wes Fenlason

Previous Owners of Blackberry Ridge Golf Club

"The collaborative environment that was led by the brokerage team made the whole experience a positive one that I would recommend to other buyers and sellers."

Mike Regan

Previous Owner of The Wilds Golf Club, Seller

"Your access to qualified buyers and your management of the sales process was excellent."

Robert L. Ryan

CEO/Seller, Odyssey Resorts

"SVN | Northco was an invaluable resource throughout the process."

T.J. McMillan

CEO, Blackburn Investment Management, Buyer

"Your firm was great to work with and your assistance in getting this very complex transaction closed is greatly appreciated."

Bill and Kirk Schultz

Investor/Management Company, Madison Hospitality Group

"I highly recommend the SVN Northco team to anyone considering buying or selling a resort property."

Dennis Rysdahl

Previous Owner of Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts, Seller

"SVN Northco was professional and knowledgeable surrounding selling the top tier Minnesota Resort property."

Joe Swanson

Partner, BFB Management, Buyer

"We were very pleased with their depth of experience with Midwest resorts."

Scott Harrison

Previous Owner of Lutsen Resort, Seller

"Without a doubt, our acquisition would not have been as successful and coordinated without the SVN Northco team's dedication."

Luke and Monica Pfeifer

Principals, Adventure Hospitality

"Thanks to SVN for guiding Ruttger’s forward for future generations of guests.”

Chris Ruttger

Previous Owner and Great Grandson of the Founder, Seller

"Words simply cannot do justice to the remarkable level of expertise demonstrated by the SVN | Northco team."

T.J. McMillan

CEO, Blackburn Investment Management, Buyer

"I cannot say enough good things about SVN | Northco."

Curt Bradley

Previous Owner of Wild Eagle Lodge, Seller

"Thanks to the creativity and expertise of the SVN | Northco team, we ultimately closed a very complex asset sale with great results for all involved."

Mark Vangsgard

Vice President for Business Affairs and CFO for University of St. Thomas, Seller

"We said we would surely use the services of SVN in the future and certainly did."

Mark Bodnar

Previous Owner of Four Seasons Island Resort

"Frank Jermusek of SVN | Northco presented us with what turned out to be the perfect property for our objective."

Mark Bodnar

Previous Owner of Pine Mountain and Timberstone Ski and Golf Resort

"During the entire process, the SVN | Northco team was involved in some part to ensure that our expectations were met."

Chip Bromann

Previous Owner of Pinewood Country Club, Seller

"I had a positive experience with SVN | Northco the first time so when they brought Pinewood Country Club to the market, we connected again."

Ernie Rose

Ernie Rose Golf, Buyer

"In working with SVN | Northco on both the buying and selling side, we couldn't recommend them more."

The Duoos Family

Previous Owners of The Shallows Resort, Buyer and Seller

"The SVN | Northco team was exceptional to work with. I couldn't have been happier with the process."

Gregg & Diana Hennum

Previous Owners of Sportsman's Lodge, Seller

"SVN | Northco is the go to broker for resort investments and has sellers well prepared for the sale process."

Joe Swanson

Co-Owner, Lake of the Woods Family of Resorts, Buyer

"Frank's honesty and integrity made it easy to trust I was making the right decision in this acquisition."

Jamie Tatge

President, Leisure Hotels & Resorts, Buyer

"Their overall knowledge and experience within the industry is unparalleled to most."

Mark Ludlow

Previous Owner of Ludlow's Island Resort, Seller

"Northco connected us with the Duoos family and our relationship grew to a point where I felt that it was the right time to pass the torch."

Gary Harpole

Previous Owner of Harpole’s Heartland Lodge

We are very pleased to include Heartland Lodge in our family resort and experience businesses and are excited for what's to come."

Tim and Lynn Duoos

Owners of Harpole’s Heartland Lodge

"My experience purchasing a golf resort through SVN | Northco was a very positive one and I continue to review their listings."

Jim Kelly

Owner of Northern Bay Resort & Golf Course, Buyer

"More than just realtors, they have years of experience in brokerage, investments, consulting, management and even ownership."

Jay & June Schelde

Previous Owners of Pike Bay Lodge, Seller

"They were proactive, communicative, and highly detail-oriented from start to finish, resulting in a smooth transaction and a strong outcome."

Susan Hoelscher

Previous Owner, Colorado Bear Creek Cabins LLC, Seller

"The team's personal approach, attention to detail and knowledge of the industry as brokers and owners of their own resorts was a tremendous benefit."

Rob and Beth Ryyken

Previous Owners of Timber Bay Lodge & Houseboats, Seller

"We made the right decision in working with SVN | Northco and now the sale of our camp allows us to continue on with our foundation's mission."

Patrick Kindler

Board Chair, One Heartland, Seller

"Not only was the due diligence process seamless, the transition to our ownership on the operation side was, as well."

Brady Hatcher

Owner of Golden Eagle Golf Club, Buyer

"Working with SVN | Northco made this bittersweet transition a highly positive experience."

Fred and Debi Anderson

Previous Owners of The Ashbrooke Hotel

"We have appreciated the knowledge and sophistication that SVN | Northco has brought to the table."

Scott Siler

CEO, Cote Family Companies

"SVN | Northco was extremely responsive, professional, efficient, and effective throughout the entire process."

Bruce Kerfoot

Owner, Seller

"We look forward to working with SVN Northco in the future to find us our next acquisition."

Bryce Campbell

President of North Shore Resort Company & Campbell Hospitality Group, Buyer

"We plan to continue working with them for years to come."

Joe Re

Owner, Seller

"The SVN | Northco team was engaged, professional, and ensured a smooth transaction."

Phil Kotula

Owner, Seller

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Thompson Golf Group Portfolio

Greater Phoenix, AZ

Three-Course Arizona Golf Portfolio

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Resort

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Odyssey Resort Portfolio

North Shore of Lake Superior

6 Resorts • North Shore Lake Superior

Seller Representation

Invested

Resort

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Quarterdeck Resort

Nisswa, MN

Popular Brainerd Resort on Gull Lake

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Resort

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Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts

Tofte, MN

235 Bedrooms • Trophy Asset on Lake Superior

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Resort

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Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Deerwood, MN

Historic Resort • Fourth Generation Family-Owned

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Invested

Resort

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Lutsen Resort

Lutsen, MN

50 Acres • 209 Rooms

Seller Representation

Resort

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Sportsman's Lodge

Baudette, MN

Largest Resort on Lake of the Woods

Seller Representation

Resort

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Ludlow's Island Resort

Cook, MN

Island Resort on Lake Vermilion

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Invested

Golf Course

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Superior National Golf Course at Lutsen

Lutsen, MN

Premier 27-hole Golf Destination

Seller Representation

Management

The SVN Difference

SVN is now a globally recognized commercial real estate brand united by a shared vision of creating value with clients, colleagues and our communities.

When you choose SVN you mobilize the entire SVN organization of experts and all our trusted relationships to act on your behalf. This shared network is the SVN Difference.

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The SVN Shared Value Network

SVN was founded on the belief that proactively cooperating and collaborating with the global commercial real estate community is the right thing to do for our clients and the best way to ensure maximum value for a property.

We’ve expanded this ideology to include a Shared Value Network® approach across all our service lines, offices, and the communities where our Advisors live and work. Together with our clients, colleagues, and communities, we create greater value through openness, inclusivity and innovation.

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