Meet Our Team

The strongest part of any tree is in the roots. They hold the large spiraling branches up that sway in the wind and get weighed down by rain and snow. The roots are where the entire process starts and it is the support system to help the tree grow. Similarly, your home or community requires a good foundation to thrive. This is why Local Roots Real Estate brokered by eXp Realty starts at the root.

Local Roots Real Estate takes a community centered approach to real estate with a strong presence on social media marketing, print marketing, and networking through locally owned businesses. By partnering with these businesses, Local Roots Real Estate has an advantage over other real estate organizations to market your property from the ground up, exposing your listing to even more potential buyers.

The President of Local Roots Real Estate, Ben Hahn, grew up in the Twin Cities. One cause that Ben believes can establish a great community foundation is supporting the homeless population. Ben and Local Roots Real Estate donates 5% of their income to support the homeless population.

The mission of Local Roots Real Estate is to promote local business and support the homeless population in the Minneapolis Metropolitan area through buying and selling real estate.

Cari Linn began her real estate career 1982…in fact, she sold Todd and his family the home they reside in today. With a background in sales and management she joined Coldwell Banker Burnet in 2001. She demonstrates her commitment to her profession and the community through her involvement and volunteerism:MNAR (Minnesota Association of Realtors):

Professional Standards Committee
MAAR (Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors):

Board of Directors
Board Secretary
Realtor of the Year
Compass Academy Graduate
Community Involvement Award Recipient
Committee Chairperson
Coldwell Banker Burnet:

President’s Advisory Council
Chairperson – Trees for Toys
International President’s Society
Distinctive Homes sales associate
Integrity Coaching graduate
Designations:

Realtor
GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute)
CRC (Certified Relocation Counselor)
CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist)
SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource)

Todd Walker His sales/management career has taken him from coast to coast making him very familiar with relocation. His last move landed him back in his native Twin Cities where he has enjoyed raising his 4 sons. Cari encouraged Todd to join Coldwell Banker Burnet in 2002 when he got his real estate license. Todd enjoys volunteering in his local community of Eden Prairie, as an enthusiastic sports announcer (“Goala-Goala-Gooooal” for soccer and “Take Down for 2” in wrestling). He is also active in his faith community in Nordeast Minneapolis…”where everything swings”. MAAR (Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors):



Board of Directors
Compass Academy Graduate
Coldwell Banker Burnet:

Chairperson – Trees for Toys
Diamond Society
Distinctive Homes Sales Associate
Integrity Selling Graduate
Designations:

Realtor
GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute)
SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource)

Julie Tufford started her career in the Real Estate industry after several years in the areas of medical professional liability, risk management, health care services and regulatory compliance. Julie is accustomed to working in fast-paced and stressful situations where emotions can run high, skills that lend themselves well to helping clients with their real estate needs since buying and/or selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people make, and it is very personal transaction.

Julie is a committee professional and leverages her years of analytical, marketing, communication and negotiating experience into her real estate business practices. Julie will help you through the complexities and time constraints of your real estate transaction and ensure that you understand each step in the process, from intial contact o a successful close and beyond. Your satisfaction with every aspect of the transaction is Julie's #1 priority.

INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS

National Assocation of Realtors (NAR), Minnesota Association of Realtors (MAR), Government Affairs Committee Member MAR