Meet The Team

A real estate agent for 35+ years, as well as the owner & broker of Sunset Realty since 1986, Steve still gets the same satisfaction and enjoyment from helping his clients get great results whether selling or buying. Steve not only helps his clients with their real estate needs, he is a very active real estate investor. His vast experience and knowledge in home renovations, foreclosures, and experience as a landlord benefit his clients and agents as well. Those skills give Steve a sharp eye in pointing out potential problems when showing properties to his buyers, so that they can make better decisions.

Much of Steve’s success comes from his enjoyment of the real estate business which motivates him to strive to constantly improve and learn to stay on the cutting edge of the local market and industry changes.

Building strong relationships with his clients and his clients’ satisfaction has resulted in a strong referral business, a huge part of Steve’s business. Surrounding himself with a great support system and taking pride in having an excellent reputation within the real estate industry are keys to his long-time success in his business.

His passions besides real estate is fishing and boating at the family cabin, taking trips, reading, listening to music, and of course watching his favorite sports with his family and friends! Whether you are interested in selling your home, learning more about real estate investment, or buying your dream home, Steve takes great pride in his up-to-date knowledge of the Twin Cities Metro Area market. It’s a great area to live and work in.

Linda loves being a realtor! She has a total of 15+ years of experience selling real estate. She got her start in the 90’s, then after 5 years decided to switch to a day job at 3M and bought, fixed up and sold a few homes and cabins with her husband. In 2014, after 17 years at 3M, she got her real estate license again and here she is today, happy as ever!

Linda has a special love for lakeshore properties – she enjoys hearing the stories from the sellers and seeing the excitement of the new buyers. She herself has lived on a lake for 25 years and knows the lakes in the area and the ins-and-outs of buying and selling lake properties.

Linda has her license in both MN & WI and she has helped clients all over – from Superior to Lake Chetek to Cannon Falls to Shakopee to Brainerd – Linda has been everywhere! Linda has a lot of knowledge of many different areas related to real estate transactions, such as: septic systems, wells, hunting land, estates, remodeling, inspections and VRBOs. New construction is also an area of expertise and she has helped many people build their dream homes. She also got lucky with some great connections: a loan officer, title company and the broker and support staff at Sunset!

What Linda likes about being a Realtor…

• She gets to meet lots of different kinds of people!
• Social events are great – everyone always has Real Estate questions or stories. She really likes to get to know the people she works with as it helps her to personalize her service to best meet their needs.
• Most of all, she gets to see lots of houses…old, new, big, small, in the city or out in the country, they are all interesting! All the unique styles and tastes in decorating are so fun to see too.

When Linda is not busy with real estate, she enjoys spending time with her husband.  In the Winter, they are all about snowmobiling, with old and new sleds. In the Summer, they enjoy being at home on the lake where they always have something going on.

After 10 years working for the Minnesota Department of Revenue juggling my family’s needs and the demands of my career I knew it was time for a change. I craved flexibility in my daily routine.

I’ve always had an interest in housing and felt I could apply my knowledge of tax law to Real Estate, helping buyers and sellers to make wise decisions in achieving their goals.

I’ve been a licensed Realtor since 1986 selling existing and new construction residential homes, foreclosures, short sales and Trust & Estate properties.

I work with my buyers and sellers through the process from beginning to end and have built successful relationships with proven leaders in the mortgage and title industry, ensuring a smooth and stress-free transaction!

Chris enjoys working with both Sellers and Buyers in the Metro area of Minnesota and with all ages and income brackets.

When asked what she loves about real estate, she says, “Every experience is different and you never know what to expect, that’s why I love real estate—it’s all about helping your community and meeting new people. Buying or selling a house should be a great experience and that is my goal!”

Chris has been in the Housing Business for 32 years working for MHFA, and 20 years as a real estate agent, and her husband is in the home building/rehab business. Chris and her husband have knowledge and expertise in new construction, rehabbing homes, and have the ability to see the potential in properties.

Chris enjoys family, friends, and community. Her interests are in golf, walking, and travel.

Meet Patricia Forestal-Ortiz, the self-proclaimed “Property Concierge” with a zest for life! A native New Yorker who found her heart in Minnesota, Patricia has been operating a successful business in South Minneapolis for the past 25 years. As a seasoned business owner and homeowner, she has got the inside scoop on what it takes to turn dreams into reality for both buyers and sellers.

While Patricia may be a newcomer to the real estate scene, her dynamic team brings decades of experience to the table. Their motto? “People First.” That is why Patricia proudly hangs her license with Sunset Realty, a place where integrity and a genuine passion for helping families take center stage.

Fluent in Spanish and Haitian French Creole, Patricia has been immersed in diverse communities since birth. Her knack for understanding cultural needs has turned her into the go-to person for many. Patricia is also a trained home stager, adding a bit of flair to every property she touches.

Ask her for advice, and Patricia will tell you, “Slow and steady wins the race.” Her philosophy? “Nothing is impossible, and everything is doable. Dream big—after all, it’s free!” With Patricia Forestal-Ortiz, the journey to your dream home is not just about transactions; it is a celebration of possibilities and a touch of magic.