you don’t do cookie-cutter houses…
You Want a Jewel Box Home
New construction? Not for you. Anything built in this century? No, thanks! You love houses that feel like homes — unique, well-loved, never-seen-anything-like-it homes with a healthy dash of nostalgia. Jewel box homes, if you will.
So do I.
Since 2007, I’ve lived in a half dozen old houses and apartments in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. I know the delight they bring — and the difficulties!
I want to help you avoid the potential pitfalls of buying a vintage home.
I want to help you find the perfect place, sell your house with ease, and move into a home that feels cozy from the moment you turn that glass doorknob and step foot on that gorgeous hardwood floor.
Meet Abby Willaert
Old Home Certified
Why work with Abby Willaert?
Aside from my personal experience, I have extensive, specialized training in buying, selling, and renovating old homes in the Twin Cities.
5-Star Client Experience
Since starting my real estate career in 2021, I have been consistently rated 5 stars by many happy clients (Here’s proof!).
Award-winning Agent
I received the Edina Realty Platinum Circle award in 2023 and 2024, putting me in the top 19% of local real estate agents.
Off-Market Access
Working with one of the largest brokerages in the area, I’m able to show you hidden gems that haven’t hit the MLS.
Staged to Sell Program
Enjoy a FREE staging consult, home cleaning, handyman services, floorplan, photography, videography, and more.
Get all my need-to-know info about buying or selling a vintage home in Minneapolis–St. Paul
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1339 Sargent Ave, Saint Paul, MN
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Homeowner tax write offs uncle sam wishes you'd forget
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what every home owner/buyer in mN needs to know about radon
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spring maintenance for homeowners of vintage homes
Read the Post
tips for Lowering Your homeowner's insurance
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Understanding the twin citie housing market
Buy an (new) old home in MSP
Don’t waste time on irrelevant listings or disappointing tours. Find the perfect house as efficiently and affordably as possible.
Sell your current home in MSP
Put your home’s best face forward with my Staged to Sell program, included with every listing. Quickly get asking price (or more!).
Relocate to or from another state
Move to the Minneapolis–St. Paul area with complete confidence. Trust me to find and facilitate the ideal home for your needs.
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"We were selling a unique home that needed an experienced realtor. Abby has the interest and knowledge that brought out the special character and details of our home, and we had more than one offer the first week.”
“She was able to sell our house very quickly for the price we wanted”
“Abby is very knowledgeable about old St. Paul houses and was very patient with us while we took over a year to find our perfect house.”
“Hiring Abby was the smartest decision we could have made”
“We can’t speak highly enough of her! Her knowledge, commitment, and attention to detail saved us so much time and money.”
Let's Find A Time
Curious what it takes to buy or sell a vintage home in Minneapolis–St. Paul? Wondering whether I’m the right real estate agent for you?
I’d love to get to know you better to see if and how I can help.
Let’s meet for a complimentary consultation, either at your home (so I can provide an accurate price assessment, if you hope to sell it) or elsewhere. I love a good local café, but Zoom works, too.
Wherever we meet, know that you’ll leave with a better understanding of the real estate market in the Twin Cities — and where your home (current or ideal) fits in!
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Vintage Home
Grab my free guide to learn what NOT to do when buying an old house, so you don’t face major frustration (and major expenses) down the road.
