Sara Capecchi - Twin Cities & Western WI Real Estate

Sara Capecchi - Twin Cities & Western WI Real Estate Sara Capecchi | Top 1% Realtor in WI & MN
Helping buyers and sellers in the Twin Cities & Western WI with a boutique, results-driven approach.
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River Falls friends… what if the next house actually made your life EASIER instead of giving you another list of things ...
09/23/2026

River Falls friends… what if the next house actually made your life EASIER instead of giving you another list of things to do?

Because I swear, somewhere along the way, owning a house can start to feel like a second job.

Mow the lawn. Shovel the snow. Haul laundry across the house. Clean rooms nobody uses. Go downstairs for one thing, come back upstairs, realize you forgot something… you know the drill. 😂

This home is kind of the opposite of all of that.

Everything you use every day is on one level.

All three bedrooms.
Both bathrooms.
Kitchen.
Living room.
Laundry.

And speaking of laundry… it connects directly to the primary suite, which may not sound life-changing until you realize you never have to drag another laundry basket across the house. 🙌

Then there’s the sunroom, which might be my favorite spot. Big windows, tons of natural light, and barn doors so you can close yourself in with a cup of coffee and pretend nobody needs you for 20 minutes. 😂

Outside, you still get a patio, a beautiful yard, and open space behind you with no rear neighbors.

BUT you’re not the one out there mowing it every week.

The HOA handles the lawn care AND snow removal.

And because apparently this house wanted to keep showing off, the garage is finished, heated, insulated, and has extra storage above.

It’s newer. It’s comfortable. It’s private. And it just feels… easy.

Not “give up everything and squeeze into something tiny” easy.

Actual room to live your life without your house constantly asking something from you.

📍River Falls, WI
3 beds | 2 baths | 1,636 sq. ft.

OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, September 24 | 4:00–5:30 PM
Sunday, September 27 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Send this to the person who keeps saying, “I just want something easier.”

Okay, this week had a little bit of everything. 😂Lauren + Kellen are officially CLOSED after two home-sale-contingent bu...
09/22/2026

Okay, this week had a little bit of everything. 😂

Lauren + Kellen are officially CLOSED after two home-sale-contingent buyers fell through.

So yeah, this one took some patience. There were plenty of people who loved the house, but we needed the right buyer with the right terms, and we finally got there.

Then there’s Katie.

She found a home on acreage under $400K that she loved, we went back with her dad for the official stamp of approval, and then found out there were five offers. Including a cash offer.

So we knew we had to go for it. We wrote a really strong offer, got aggressive where it made sense, and Katie got the house. 🙌

And then Greg + Kelly, who are relocating from Iowa to be closer to family near Hudson.

We looked at everything with them. Log cabins. Riverfront. Country properties. A little bit of everything.
Then we heard about a home before it ever hit the market.

They saw it. Loved it. Went back again. And we got our buyers under contract before everyone else even had a chance to see it online.

I think that’s what I love about this job.
Every move is different.
Sometimes you need patience. Sometimes you need to move fast. Sometimes you need to know about the house before it ever hits the market.

There is not one perfect formula.
You just need the right plan for the actual people and the actual situation in front of you.

So happy for Lauren + Kellen, Katie, and Greg + Kelly. Seriously. Such a good week.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, relocating, or you have no idea what your next move should look like yet, reach out. We’ll help you figure it out.

This week was basically three completely different reminders that no two real estate stories ever look the same.Ryan + K...
09/18/2026

This week was basically three completely different reminders that no two real estate stories ever look the same.

Ryan + Klarissa officially CLOSED. 🤍
They’re past clients, so getting the call to help them again seriously meant a lot. There’s just something about people coming back and trusting you a second time that hits different. We were able to negotiate a really strong offer on their home, and I’m just so happy for them and so grateful we got to be part of this move too.

Kendra + Jared had a very different story. Their home didn’t sell in the first five minutes, and I know that can mess with your head as a seller. But they stayed patient, trusted the process, and waited for the right buyer.

And then it happened. Such a great offer, and such a good feeling.

Then Blake + Emily… whew. 😂
We accepted an offer with a home sale contingency, and then a week later, right as those buyers were getting ready to list their own home, another really strong offer came in with no home sale contingency.

Those are the moments where you feel for everyone involved, but at the end of the day, my job is to protect my sellers and help them make the best decision for them.

So… one closed. Two under contract. Three totally different stories.

And that’s real estate. Sometimes it’s quick. Sometimes it takes patience. Sometimes it gets weird. 😂

But when the right buyer shows up, things can change fast.

If you’re selling and starting to wonder if your house is “taking too long,” don’t panic just because it didn’t happen in the first weekend. Sometimes it really is just about waiting for the right person.

South Dakota 2026 🦬⛰️This summer we took a family road trip to South Dakota, and while I can’t say it cracked our Top 10...
09/18/2026

South Dakota 2026 🦬⛰️

This summer we took a family road trip to South Dakota, and while I can’t say it cracked our Top 10 Family Vacations list, I can say we learned a lot about ourselves. 😂

For example:

We discovered Olen gets carsick. On a nine-hour road trip. Ideal timing.

It rained. And rained. And then, for a fun change of pace…rained some more.

We rented a beautiful 17-acre ranch where Dave had visions of the boys spending their days running wild and free in nature. Turns out our boys prefer nature when it comes with Wi-Fi and scheduled entertainment.

We also learned that one member of our family really enjoys experiencing things multiple times. The other three members do not share this passion. 😂 Two cave tours? Sure. Needles Highway twice? Why not. Wildlife Loop again? Absolutely. When it rains all week, apparently you just keep driving past the same things until everyone appreciates them.

The Corn Palace was…a bust. 🌽 Our boys were thoroughly unimpressed. Apparently a palace made of corn does not have the wow factor one might expect.

We learned that bison brats are disgusting. This is not up for debate.

BUT…we also made some pretty great memories. 🫶🏻

Mount Rushmore was incredible. The Ponderosa pine forests were beautiful. Needles Highway was seriously cool (even the second time 😉).

And Wall Drug? Turns out it really IS as amazing as everyone says it is. And the donuts?! Fantastic. 10/10. No notes. Highly recommend. 🍩

We saw tons of wildlife, and the boys got their first Red Ryder BB guns, which may have been the highlight of their entire trip. They also spent a good amount of time chasing a turkey around our 17-acre ranch, so Dave’s dream of them connecting with nature technically did come true. Just…not exactly how he pictured it.

Was it our best vacation? Nope.

Will we laugh about it forever? Absolutely.

And perhaps the greatest lesson South Dakota taught us as a family:

We might just be more “cruise ship to the Bahamas” people than “nine hours in the car bonding through nature” people. 😅

But hey, memories were made. And sometimes those are the trips you remember the most.

I keep coming back to how many little problems this house already solved before you even move in.The muddy shoes have so...
09/17/2026

I keep coming back to how many little problems this house already solved before you even move in.

The muddy shoes have somewhere to go. The kitchen actually has room for everyone who inevitably ends up in there. There’s storage where you need it instead of random closets you forget about.

And the lower level is SO much more than “finished basement.” It basically has its own kitchen setup with a wet bar, fridge, microwave, tons of cabinetry, plus a bedroom, bathroom, fireplace, and walkout.

So yes, it’s perfect for game days and parties… but it could also work so well for family visiting, older kids who want their own space, or even multigenerational living.

Then outside, you’ve got the huge deck, mature trees, space to play, and that little playhouse that I swear is going to be somebody’s favorite childhood memory. 🥹

And my favorite random detail? The original owners actually added exterior outlets specifically for Christmas lights. Like… they really thought of everything.

That’s what makes this Rogers home different to me. It wasn’t designed just to photograph well. It was designed around how people actually live.

5 beds | 4 baths | 3,279 sq. ft. | $525,000

Send this to the person who is tired of making their house work around their life.

One almost took the “easy” offer. One bought before selling. Both needed a plan.Nick + Shawna were referred to us by fri...
09/15/2026

One almost took the “easy” offer. One bought before selling. Both needed a plan.

Nick + Shawna were referred to us by friends after talking with a couple of guaranteed-offer / cash-buy companies.

I totally get why that route is appealing. Quick, simple, done.

But they just did not feel great about it.

So we sat down, talked through what I thought we could do differently, and they trusted the plan.

They were SO coachable, did everything we asked, got the house looking amazing, and then the buyers showed up.

About 15 groups through the first open house, another 7 through the second, 20+ private showings… and now our sellers have an incredible offer in hand. It was an amazing turnout! 👏

Then there’s Hannah + Jake.

They had already made an offer on their next home without making it contingent on selling this one, so getting their Hudson home sold quickly really mattered.

They got the house ready, trusted the process, and this one also had a little twist because they had relationships with two Realtors and asked Brent and me to work together.

And I actually loved it.

Different perspectives, same goal, and all of us trying to do the best possible job for Hannah + Jake.

Getting to present them with a great offer was such a good moment.

I think that’s the biggest thing with selling. There is not one magic formula that works for every person.

Sometimes you need to make more than the “easy” option is offering.
Sometimes you need the timing to work because you already bought the next house.
Sometimes you need two agents willing to put egos aside and just get to work.

That is why the plan has to fit the actual person behind the house.

So happy for Nick + Shawna and Hannah + Jake. We are really grateful both families trusted us with something this important and cannot wait for closing day! 🤩

If selling has been on your mind, reach out before you think you’re ready. The best strategy usually starts with understanding what you actually need the move to do for you.

🤝 Co-listing with Brent Wernlund with Edina Realty

09/11/2026

This story somehow gets crazier the longer you listen.

Remember the land deal where my buyer was under contract… but the actual owner had no clue?

Well, I can finally tell you what happened. And this is one of those situations where even after 10 years in real estate, my jaw was on the floor.

I’m not ruining the rest in the caption because you genuinely need to hear how this unfolded. 😳

Watch this one all the way through.

And send it to the person who thinks real estate is just putting a sign in a yard. 😂

If you’re new here, follow along. Apparently my job is going to keep giving me stories like this.

09/10/2026

$349,900 in New Richmond, Wisconsin, and I know exactly who I want to show this one to. 😎

The person who keeps saying, “We just need more room.”

Not necessarily a giant house. Not 20 acres. Just room for the kids to run around, the projects that keep taking over the garage, the toys, the garden, the camper, whatever your version of “we need more space” happens to be. 😂

You’ve got 1.5 acres, a detached 2-car garage, a 25x32 pole shed, a big tree-lined yard, and over 2,000 finished square feet inside.

And I really like that you’re still in New Richmond, so getting more space doesn’t mean giving up all the everyday conveniences you actually use.

If this sounds like you, come walk it with us today or this weekend.

OPEN HOUSES
Thursday, September 10 | 4:00–5:30 PM
Saturday, September 12 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Send this to the person whose garage currently has way too many jobs. 😂

09/09/2026

Stop #1 on the Western WI list, and Amanda, you were right…

Amanda told me to get to Baldwin Greenhouse, so I did and I did not expect to find an entire coffee shop (Glasshaus Coffee) hiding inside it!

Ordered a cayenne pepper latte because I couldn’t resist, and it might be one of the best drinks I’ve had in a while. (Don’t knock it until you try it!)

Walked through rows and rows of plants, got help for my garden project under my stairs, and found out they’re already stocked for Christmas. I have thoughts. 😳

This place will absolutely be on repeat for me. I already have plans to go back to grab my fall mums!

Keep the recommendations coming. Drop your Western WI favorite below and I promise I’m getting to all of them. 👇

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