Tracy Uttley -Lakes Sotheby's International Realty

Tracy Uttley -Lakes Sotheby's International Realty Licensed in the state of Minnesota and Wisconsin Home is Where Your Heart is

Tracy lights up when she talks Real Estate!

She exemplifies a perfect mixture of professionalism and kindness. Her savvy people skills, negotiation skills, and ability to close the deal make her the expert you want on your team. Yet, she will work for you and your family like her own. Tracy's wealth of knowledge, her innate ability to connect with people, and her astute business acumen make her an outstanding realtor. She also brings enthusiasm and fun to everything she does.

July was hot — and I don't just mean the weather. One of my listings sold for $235,000 over asking, with 18 showings and...
08/06/2026

July was hot — and I don't just mean the weather.

One of my listings sold for $235,000 over asking, with 18 showings and 7 offers. Another sold over asking in just 5 days, with 14 showings. Meanwhile, the average days on market crept up to 42 across the metro. Mine? Sold in record speed.

My dad likes to say, "the harder I worked, the luckier I got." Here's the truth behind that line: what looks like luck is hard work in disguise. Strategy. Preparation. Showing up ready before that sign ever touches the yard.

I price with intention, I present with care, and I market with purpose. That's not a slogan — it's the difference between a listing that sits and a listing that sells in days, over ask, with a bidding war behind it. Hard work creates luck.

In the sixties, my parents bought a cabin in Canada and named it Somewhere Else. Every cabin on our lake had a name, tac...
08/01/2026

In the sixties, my parents bought a cabin in Canada and named it Somewhere Else. Every cabin on our lake had a name, tacked to a telephone pole like a directory of longing. I always thought it was a little whimsical. Now I wonder if there was more behind it.

I know that feeling — hoping to be somewhere else, to have more, or to be more than I am.

For twenty years, I dreamed of having my own cabin—morning swims, afternoon hikes, evenings on a screened porch. Then we moved from the suburbs to the city. One morning, I woke up, looked around, and realized my dream had come true. It didn’t look like I had imagined, but the lakes, hiking trails, and screened porch were all there.

Twenty years fixated on where the dream had to live, and I nearly missed that I was already living in it.

We nail the name to the pole and wait for the place to give us what only we can give ourselves. Contentment isn't a location. It's something we build quietly, wherever we stand. Even mid-city, in your pajamas, mildly surprised.

SOLD. 🎉Saying goodbye to your house is never just a transaction—there's a whole life tucked into those walls. First cups...
07/31/2026

SOLD. 🎉
Saying goodbye to your house is never just a transaction—there's a whole life tucked into those walls. First cups of coffee. Growth marks penciled into door frames. Christmas mornings. So yes, goodbyes are hard.
But some goodbyes come with good company. Getting to walk this one with you—through all of it, the hard parts and the happy ones—has been one of the great honors of my work. 🏡💙

So proud of you, Sara. This home is the reward for every double shift, every sacrifice, every time you didn't quit on yo...
07/14/2026

So proud of you, Sara. This home is the reward for every double shift, every sacrifice, every time you didn't quit on yourself. Welcome home. 🔑✨

Real estate with soul.

My essay was published in the Minnesota Star Tribune.Clothed in red, white, and blue like a defiant ballgown stitched fr...
07/10/2026

My essay was published in the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Clothed in red, white, and blue like a defiant ballgown stitched from centuries of struggle, the American flag is a symbol of the people — a wild, sprawling mosaic of humanity stitched together by hope and grit. It belongs to the farmers who rise before dawn to coax life from stubborn soil, to the nurses pulling double shifts with tender hands and tired eyes, to the teachers sparking wonder in crowded classrooms. It waves for steelworkers and software engineers, for artists painting murals on forgotten walls, for ranchers, scientists, truckers, and poets alike.
It shelters the descendants of those brought here in chains, those who crossed oceans clutching dreams, and those whose ancestors stood on this soil long before any flag flew. It embraces families speaking every language, and kids who dance between cultures with dazzling ease, to the single mom juggling three jobs, to the veterans still haunted by war. Together, they form an imperfect, restless, beautifully diverse chorus — the living fabric of America — for whom that flag still stands, still fights, still hopes.
Even as greed circles her, eyes gleaming with gold-lust, words dripping with power, seeing not her spirit but only a treasure to seize and plunder, she stands firm, her colors undimmed. She fights back with every wind that lifts her high, snapping and cracking like a warning. Her allegiance is to the people — all the people — who trust her to shield their fragile hopes. In her defiance, she remains stunningly, stubbornly free. ~Tracy Uttley

DON'T MISS THIS CHARMING BUNGALOW WITH LAKE VIEWS AND PRIME DOWNTOWN WHITE BEAR LAKE LOCATION! Unbeatable proximity to M...
06/27/2026

DON'T MISS THIS CHARMING BUNGALOW WITH LAKE VIEWS AND PRIME DOWNTOWN WHITE BEAR LAKE LOCATION!

Unbeatable proximity to Memorial Beach and White Bear Lake, this home carries the soul of a classic bungalow with the ease of modern updates. Hardwood floors and a bright main floor set the tone, with a well-appointed kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, and ¾ bath. The second level has been transformed into a spacious primary suite with a full bath and lake views that will stop you in your tracks.
The main floor bath has been updated, including a built-in towel warmer and heated floors. The finished lower level offers a family room and laundry. Step outside to a dreamy three-season porch or an amazing deck perfectly positioned for outdoor dining with lake views as your backdrop.
Conveniently located to everything downtown White Bear Lake has to offer. Homes in this coveted location seldom come available. It feels like a cozy lake home — without the lake property taxes. Schedule your showing today!

06/23/2026

DON'T MISS THIS CHARMING BUNGALOW WITH LAKE VIEWS AND PRIME DOWNTOWN WHITE BEAR LAKE LOCATION!

4975 Johnson Ave., White Bear Lake, Mn
2beds/ 2baths $495,000

DON'T MISS THIS CHARMING BUNGALOW WITH LAKE VIEWS AND PRIME DOWNTOWN WHITE BEAR LOCATION! 4975 Johnson Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 2 beds, 2 baths $495,000
Unbeatable proximity to Memorial Beach and White Bear Lake, this home carries the soul of a classic bungalow with the ease of modern updates. Hardwood floors and a bright main floor set the tone, with a well-appointed kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, and ¾ bath. The second level has been transformed into a spacious primary suite with a full bath and lake views that will stop you in your tracks.
The main floor bath has been updated, including a built-in towel warmer and heated floors. The finished lower level offers a family room and laundry. Step outside to a dreamy three-season porch or an amazing deck perfectly positioned for outdoor dining with lake views as your backdrop.
Conveniently located to everything downtown White Bear Lake has to offer. Homes in this coveted location seldom come available. It feels like a cozy lake home — without the lake property taxes. Schedule your showing today!

05/27/2026

Exceptional Mahtomedi Estate | 5BD | 5BA | 5.5 Wooded Acres | $500K+ in Upgrades
Nestled on 5.5 private, wooded acres in the coveted Mahtomedi School District, this stunning five-bedroom, five-bathroom luxury estate has been elevated by over $500,000 in curated upgrades — delivering an unmatched indoor-outdoor living experience from the moment you arrive.

A few years back, I showed up to the annual Linnihan bash in the exact same costume as our host, Michelle. Without missi...
05/09/2026

A few years back, I showed up to the annual Linnihan bash in the exact same costume as our host, Michelle. Without missing a beat, she looked at me and declared, “Mary Katherine Gallagher Squared” — and just like that, we teamed up and had double the fun.
That’s Michelle. She has this gift of turning the awkward into the joyful, the heavy into the light.
So, when life asked her to do one of the hardest things a person can do — pack up a home full of memories, close a chapter she loved, and walk bravely into a new one — I was honored to walk beside her again. This time, not in matching costumes, but as her realtor and friend. She proved to herself she can do hard things.
I am so proud of your courage and bravery, Michelle. You are a Super Star. ⭐🖤 , , , , , MinneapolisRealestate, Realestatewithsoul

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