QUALIFICATIONS

Years of Commercial Real Estate Experience
Property Tax Appeal Valuations
Board of Appeals Presentations
Land Developments
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Hennepin County District Court
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Testified as an appraiser
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Won in Conciliation Court in:
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Hennepin County
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Ramsey County
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Scott County
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Teaching - MN Department of Commerce
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Authorized Commercial Real Estate Instructor
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Debate experience
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City counsel presentations for land development proposals
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Founder and facilitator of Maple Grove Critical Thinking Discussion Group
Trial Related Experience


Work Experience
Laurie's commercial real estate experienced literally started from the ground up: co-owning a small business that provided land planning for developers and developed software for land surveying, civil engineering, and geographic information systems. After 13 years, she sold her share of the business. Laurie then became a real estate broker and land developer with Land For Sale, Inc, “I Sell Dirt, Not Promises.” Laurie has sold $66+ million worth of Minnesota land.
In 2006, Laurie obtained her appraisal license. Her valuation services have been focused on litigation, primarily Minnesota property tax appeals from Rochester to Brainerd. Laurie has successfully challenged more than $1 billion worth of Minnesota assessed values. She has written appraisals for property tax appeals, estate tax returns, conservatorships, purchase options, and divorces. Laurie's thirst for data has resulted in solid commercial appraisals that are easy to read and understand.
Professional Memberships:
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Sensible Land Use Coalition
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Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR)
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Minneapolis Association of Realtors
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
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Master of Business Administration in Marketing
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Western Michigan University - Honors College
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Bachelors of Science in Accounting
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University of Minnesota Additional Studies:
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Surveying and Soils
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Minnesota Bar Association
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Completed classes on property tax appeals​​
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Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers
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Completed classes on property tax appeals
Education


Activities
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Yoga student, teacher & volunteer program coordinator
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Cycling
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Golf
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Cross County Skiing
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Kettle Bells
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Kickboxing
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Swimming
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Classical piano
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Reading
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Attend theater, opera, dance, and orchestra
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Vegan cooking
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Facilitate the Maple Grove Critical Thinking Group
36+
Years of Commercial Real
Estate Experience
Board of Appeals
31+
Presentations
12+
Land
Developments
450+
Property Tax
Appeal Valuations