Kayla Gustafson, Realtor

10/08/2025

👌🏻In my 39th year👌🏻

Last week I celebrated 39 with Italian food, lots of wine and some of my very best friends. This year has been amazing, and also very hard. I’ve had the very best year professionally - hitting an all-time record in my real estate sales business, and working with some of the finest clients a person could ask for. Personally, I’ve found new hobbies, made peace with just being rather than empire building, and made more mental and physical space for my family and baby girl than I’ve had in a while. I’ve also struggled in the last few months. Not everything is roses but I’m keeping my grace, remaining open, and working on myself.

While I approach this last year of my 30’s I’m trying to enjoy myself, my people, and my life as much as I can. Presence and joy are the themes. Thank you all for the well wishes and support. You are loved and I am thankful.

xx
Kayla

09/24/2025

Couldn’t love how this came together for my clients more.

🔑 C L O S E D 🔑

Helping our clients find and purchase this Lino Lakes lake home was one of my favorite things this year. This couple came to us to find a lake home 2 years ago (and even got one under contact) but the timing wasn’t right so we helped them back out.

Fast forward to this spring when we started looking at homes again “just for fun”. Fun found them the perfect dream lake home for their family.

And we negotiated one hell of a deal for them coming in $20k under asking (in this market!) and getting them a brand new sewer/ water hook up for free. We were also able to create a smooth plan to sell their current home (over asking) and transition time (10 days of FREE rental) for them to get work done at the new home before moving.

Not only were they able to move seamlessly up market into the lake home of their dreams, but we made it possible for them to net out with $60k in their pockets. Tell me a better end to a story.

09/15/2025

🔑 C L O S E D 🔑

This fantastic Pratt rambler in Vadnais Heights was the first in a 3-home stacked closing last week. Knowing our sellers needed to sell this home so they could close on their dream lake home meant the listing strategy had to be flawless.

Starting with a pricing strategy that would ensure multiple offers and max leverage, we then used this leverage to carefully craft their exit plan and make their transition as smooth as butter.

Not only did we sell their home for over asking in under a week, but we negotiated for them to remain in the home more than a week after closing (rent free!) allowing them time to move out at their own pace.

We also crafted a strategy that made sure there wasn’t a list of repairs requested after inspection so we could mend their past inspection anxiety and keep their profit as high as possible.

There’s so much more than just marketing involved in selling a home. Using pricing and urgency to put your sellers into the driver seat, you can make their whole transaction something they loved rather than just endured.

There are excellent agents out there, but it’s not always obvious to consumers what makes a difference. We’re to proud of the work we do and wish our absolutely amazing clients the very best.

08/14/2025

🏠 N E W C O N S T R U C T I O N 🏠

New homes cost less than you might think — LITERALLY.

Right now, the median price of a new construction home is about $30K less than an existing one. Why? Builders are cutting prices and building smaller houses to fit today’s buyer needs (and budgets).

If you think a newly built home is out of reach, I’d love to prove you wrong by showing you what’s out there - and how a new home might actually fit your budget better than you realize.

08/12/2025

✨K A Y L A ✨

Get to know more about me! There’s a lot about my life and career that I’m proud of, this is just a highlight reel:

1. I’m a licensed (full-time) real estate Broker in WI + MN and have been for 10 years.

2. I’m the youngest female developer in MN (and I’ve been written about a few times - link in my bio)

3. I’m a licensed General Contractor, have flipped homes (doing much of the work myself), and have worked for a few major home builders

4. I’ve worked with more than 500 clients over the last decade and I’ve built 60 homes on land I developed. I have experience most Realtors do not as I specialize in lake homes, land, and new construction. I’ve worked transactions that involve mineral rights, easement issues, TIF financing, investors, foreign buyers, and commercial clients.

5. I’m a wine lover with a special place in my heart for CA wine. I recently joined the Confrerie Du Sabre D’or (a group that’s into opening champagne with swords) 🍾

6. I’m a Board member of the St. Paul Association of Realtors

7. I’m a member if the MN Falconry Association and studying to get my falconry license 🦅

8. I’m an avid traveller

9. I’m a girl mom to the very best kid on the planet

xx
Kayla

08/05/2025

🔑 B U Y E R S 🔑

The National Association of Realtors just dropped a stat:

550,000 buyers plan to jump back into the market when rates hit 6%.

The market is changing and competition is increasing. Most people wait until it’s obvious, smart ones act before the flood. Buying smart before it gets crowded is one huge strategy but there are plenty of others. Timing and planning beat luck every time. And using the brain of a smart and savvy realtor with a decade of experience beats using your uncle every time.

If you’re considering a move (even just a little), or you know someone who is, please let me be your first call.

If you’re ready to read something, click the link in my bio for my new Buyers Guide. No pressure, no spam, just info.

xx
Kayla Gustafson
Lux High Pointe Realty | High Pointe Land
Re/Max Results

08/04/2025

Did you know:

I have never reduced the price of a home I have sold. Ever. In almost 10 years of working as a full-time agent. It’s not the market, it’s the agent.

Who you hire matters. Ask questions, ask around, get referrals. We are not all created equal. Don’t use someone else without vetting me first.

06/24/2025

🌿G R E E N P H O T O S 🌿

If you’re thinking you may make a move in the next 9-12 months (or sooner) now is the time to capture your yard and landscaping at its peak!

🌱 Homes with lush, vibrant listing photos tend to sell faster and for more money (particularly lake homes).

🌱 Capturing your home’s best look now, gives you more flexibility later, which helps you sell smarter.

I happily provide this service for free to anyone interested. Let me bring my professional photographer to your place this summer. You won’t be disappointed.

Reach out today to get booked.

Kayla Gustafson
Lux High Pointe Realty | High Pointe Land
Re/Max Results
📱: 651.363.0587
📧: [email protected]

06/16/2025

Happy Vegas Father’s Day to Lux and my ride or die.

05/13/2025

What’s really holding you back from buying a home? 🏡

Credit Score, Down Payment, High Interest Rates, Or Maybe Commitment Concerns?

No matter where you’re starting from, there’s a path forward — and I’d love to help you find it. Let’s turn the idea of homeownership into your reality. 💬

05/09/2025

Thinking about buying a home with an FHA loan? 🏡 Here’s what you need to know:

• Minimum 580 Credit Score
• 3.5% Down Payment
• Must Be Your Primary Residence
• Debt-To-Income Ratio Under 43%

FHA loans can be a great path to homeownership, especially for first-time buyers! Have questions or want to see if you qualify? Comment below and let’s chat! 👇