Minna joined Vantage Realty with a wealth of experience in investment real estate and a successful career as a Supply Chain Operations Professional at Intuit. Her analytical and results-driven approach is complemented by her generosity and team-player mindset, delivering exceptional client outcomes. This winning combination has helped her maintain authentic connections with her clients for years.
With over a decade of experience in investment real estate and remodeling, Minna's expertise in understanding the additional costs of upgrading and remodeling is her secret sauce. She leverages her project management skills and strong vendor relationships to help clients navigate potential extra expenditures associated with different properties. Whether you are buying your first home or your first investment property, Minna's guidance can turn a real estate transaction into a strategic investment.
For the past eight years, Minna has been part of an experienced team, further enriching her collaborative skills and industry knowledge. She brings over twenty-five years of combined experience in sales, financial services, real estate, construction, and technology to Vantage Realty. Her unparalleled work ethic and dedication to high-performing teams enable her to deliver superior value and an enhanced client experience. Drawing from years of professional experience and personal wisdom, Minna embodies the African Proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
As a native San Franciscan, Minna is proud to raise her two children in the city she grew up in. When not immersed in her professional endeavors, she enjoys exploring the city with her family and their Shiba Inu, Zen, experiencing the diverse offerings of the Bay Area. When time allows, they love to travel and embrace other cultures.
In 2021, Minna faced a breast cancer diagnosis and bravely underwent multiple rounds of chemo and a double mastectomy at UCSF. After a very challenging hospital stay in 2022 due to an infection, she thrives and has embraced a lifestyle centered around exercise and nutrition. Although she has not been entirely cleared of this illness, Minna strives to make every day count. She believes in the importance of mind, body, and spirituality, dedicating time to cardio and strength training daily.
Additionally, Minna has served as a certified educator with the Alzheimer’s Association and as an SF Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, demonstrating her commitment to community involvement and advocacy.
She is also a proud University of San Francisco parent and provides Wealth-Building Seminars to USF alumni, friends, and family. She has also received her BS in Global Business Management from the University of Phoenix
Interesting fact: Minna has worked for Mercedes-Benz; ask her about it.
Vantage clients have enjoyed remarkable success when buying and selling San Francisco homes, condos, multi-unit properties and investments.