Meet Real Estate Agent Shawn Buryska, Rochester MN

Licensed Real Estate Sales Person since 1986 -- State of Minnesota Licensed Real Estate Broker since 1998 -- State of Minnesota

Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)

Accredited Relocation Specialist (ARS)

• Coldwell Bankers #1 Agent in Rochester 1996,1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
• Southeastern Minnesota's Association of Realtors (SEMAR's) #1 selling agent 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
• Coldwell Banker Burnets #1 agent for Listings Sold in Minnesota/Wisconson in 2007 (out of 2,900 agents)
• Top associate nationally (#4 of over 59,000 Coldwell Banker agents) in homes sold for 2007.
• Recipient of Coldwell Banker's highest award - The President's Premier Award. Top 1% in Coldwell Banker Nationwide!
• Voted 2003 Realtor of Year by the Southeast Minnesota Association of Realtors
• President's Club Member (Top 50 in sales with the Burnet Realty Group of 2,300 agents) since 1997
• Senior Executive Sales Associate -- SESA

High Energy and Enthusiasm
State of the Art Communication and Follow-up Systems
Coordinated Team Approach to the Marketing of Real Estate

Full-Time Listing Coordinator

Full-time Marketing Coordinator

Full-time Licensed Closing Coordinator

Full-time Business Development Coordinator

2 Full-time Buyers specialists
Expert in Residential Marketing and Promotion

Knowledgeable and extensively trained in all aspects of Real Estate

President - Southeastern Minnesota Association of Realtors 2002 - 2003
Past Chair of the Multiple Listing Committee for SEMAR
Past Chair of the Education Committee for SEMAR
Past Chair United Way Building Committee
Past Board of Directors United Way

Current FLEXMLS system sofware instructor
Current Campaign Coordinator United Way
Current Board of Directors Fellowship of Christian Athletes - FCA

All of my Former Clients Business and Community Leaders All Available on Request

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As Shawn’s personal assistant, Annie helps with all of the legwork in keeping things running smoothly. She is involved at the beginning of the listing process with responsibility for preparing the Comparable Market Analyses and the initial listing set up. She researches comparable listings which Shawn will use in identifying your asking price range
Annie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management and Communication from Concordia University with a background in leadership. Annie also:

• processes your listing, entering information and photos into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and Shawn’s website
• takes and processes photos of your home for listing flyers and for the internet sites
• writes your ad
• produces listing flyers

Jana coordinates the marketing of active listings, overseeing website and print advertising, scheduling open houses, following up with other realtors, and presenting feedback to sellers. Jana has her Associates degree in Business Administration and is pursuing her Bachelors degree. Jana’s responsibilities include:

• visiting every new listing to look for ways to enhance marketing
• collecting and logging agent feedback for all showings and communicate to clients
• coordinating print and website marketing and photos and maintaining MLS listings
• coordinating weekly open housess.
• creating and maintaining bi-weekly market updates for clients.
• Proactively make recommendations to sellers based on feedback or personal observations.

Once you have a signed purchase agreement, responsibility within the office for closing on your home shifts to Debbie. She oversees all details from when the offer is accepted through closing, coordinating the parties involved and serving as a go-between for the buyer and seller. Much of Debbie’s job is behind-the-scenes to keep things running smoothly.
Debbie has worked in the real estate industry in Rochester since 1976. That entire time she was with Shawn's company that ultimately (following buyouts and name changes) is now known as Coldwell Banker Burnet. Debbie was Coldwell Bankers office administrator in charge of the day to day operations of the entire Coldwell Banker Burnet office. She left the corporate office in 2002 and went to work solely for Shawn and has been an invaluable asset to his team ever since. She also:

• gets copies of the signed purchase agreement to all relevant parties including title company, lenders, seller, and the other agent
• follows up on items needing to be done before the sale can close
• submits copies of receipts for completed repairs/upgrades to all parties
• maintains contact with buyer’s lender to verify that closing will proceed
• coordinates with title company

Megan puts her experience as Shawn’s former marketing and listing coordinator to work for both buyers and sellers, helping to ensure that the real estate transaction process is an efficient one.

Megan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. She worked as Shawn's listing and marketing coordinator since 2000 and is now putting this experience to use in assisting both buyers and sellers.

Rounding out this full-service team, Adam represents only buyers. His GRI and ABR designations are industry standards for buyer representation. Adam follows up with prospective buyers who call or e-mail regarding one of Shawn’s listings.

After working in retail sales for over 10 years, Adam began working in Real Estate in 2002 and joined Shawn's team in January of 2005. He has earned his GRI plus the ABR designation, the industry standard for buyer representation. As an Accredited Buyer Specialist (ABR), Adam has the tools and training to do an outstanding job meeting the many needs of today's home buyer. Adam works exclusively with buyers on Shawn's team and believes firmly that everyone should have the best in buyer representation while looking for a home. Adam’s tasks include:

• following up with prospects who call or e-mail