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1 Stop Realty Team

Kirk E. Swenson Wendy A. Forthun, ALC
President, Broker, REALTOR® Accredited Land Consultant, V.P., Broker, REALTOR®
Following a post-college career in banking Wendy has been with the company for
and finance, Kirk joined 1 Stop Realty, Inc. almost 17 years and as an Accredited Land
in 1979. Farm sales and management has Consultant, has an in-depth understanding of
continued to expand since that time. He has land transactions. She helps create solutions,
specialized in using the 1031 Tax deferred add value, and build wealth for her clients.
exchange to preserve equity for our clients. There is no property she can’t deal with and
With many satisfied clients using our figure out the best solution to for all parties
services over many years and multiple involved. Wendy simplifies the process so
generations. Kirk is well qualified to assist that each and every one of her clients fully
you with all your agricultural land needs. understands what’s going on and are
Countless educational opportunities plus over 40 years’ informed each step of the way.
experience speaks well of what he can do for you. Wendy currently resides on her family’s small hobby farm with
her husband Aaron and two wonderful children, Kaitlyn and
Kirk is a founding member of Agriculture Real Estate Investors, O’Rion. She is a member of the Kasson Chamber of Commerce
LLC (now Teay’s River Investments) and is the managing partner and the past State President of the Minnesota Chapter of
of a private equity fund that specializes in investing in REALTORS® Land Institute. She enjoys fishing, camping,
agricultural real estate throughout the United States. He is a past golfing and anything that involves spending time with her
President of the Minnesota REALTORS® Land Institute and past family.
member of the national REALTORS® Land Institute’s Board of
Governors. Kirk and his wife, Marilee, have lived in the Kasson- Wendy has the experience and personal touch to guide you
Mantorville community their entire married life. through a professional, honest, smooth, and successful real estate
transaction and look forward to the opportunity to meet you and
Tim Gangl earn your business.
REALTOR®
Tim learned early on that a career in sales is Liza Larsen, Residential Manager
not as much about selling as it is about GRI, ABR, SRES, SSFS, SRS, REALTOR®
service. He recognizes and values the trust Liza has been assisting sellers and buyers for
you place in him and will strive to exceed 17 years. Her goal is to make sure her
your expectations. Tim works hard to build clients are comfortable every step of the
and maintain relationships by being on time, process of buying/selling a home. Liza and
consulting with you, being honest with you, her husband, Wayne (Lewis), along with
negotiating for you, and handling the details. their 2 children, Madalynn and Benjamin
You can count on him any time of day when have made rural Kasson their home. Liza
you have a question or concern. Bottom line has lived in the Kasson-Mantorville District
is he wants to get the job done properly and make the buying and for over 18 years.
selling process easy and stress free for you.
Liza serves on several volunteer boards, including the Kasson
Tim and his wife and their two boys live in the country. Selling Chamber of Commerce for over 5 years, the City of Kasson Park
land and rural properties is where he is most comfortable. Tim Board for 16 years, and recently joined the Kasson EDA,
relates best to country and small town people. He loves a simple Economic Development Authority in 2019. She volunteers with
life but is strong enough to handle the difficulties it throws at events throughout the year for the Kasson-Mantorville
him. Tim is a current standing member of the REALTORS® community.
Land Institute and stays constantly involved to remain current in
all education, relationships, and issues involving land sales. Liza is excited to share her knowledge and expertise with all her
clients. If you are ready to make a move or just thinking about
Tim loves meeting people and is happy to help you through any making a move, Liza will guide you every step of the way! She
real estate transaction.
is local, loyal, professional, and extremely thrilled to be your
“Hometown Agent!”
Wendy Siewert
Office Coordinator / Real Estate Assistant
Wendy has been a Real Estate Assistant for
close to 2 years, with over 20 years
experience in office and secretarial work,
which makes her a valuable asset to the team.
Wendy moved to the Kasson area shortly
after she started at 1 Stop Realty. She has 2
daughters and 3 grandkids that keep her busy
when she’s not at work.
Wendy hopes to further her career in the real
estate business in the near future.