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Meet The Team

Welcome to Sunset Realty, where our dedicated team of real estate professionals is committed to providing exceptional service in the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin.

Our Story – Dedication Meets Expertise

Welcome to Sunset Realty, where our family of experts is committed to helping you find your dream home or achieve the best value in selling your property. With decades of combined experience, our agents offer a wealth of knowledge, a personal touch, and unwavering dedication to excellence in every transaction.

We'll Find You The Perfect Space

Discover properties that align with your needs. Our team ensures a seamless match for your living space.

We Work With Your Budget

Our portfolio includes diverse properties to fit varied budgets, focusing on value without sacrificing quality.

List Your Property Risk Free

Experience hassle-free property listing. We offer comprehensive support and market expertise for optimal results.

Expert Agents

Portrait of Stephen Shea, the seasoned Owner and Broker of Sunset Realty, with a background symbolizing his expertise in real estate and investment.

Stephen Shea

Broker/Owner

Agent Bio

A real estate agent for 35+ years, as well as the owner & broker of Sunset Realty since 1986, Steve still gets the same satisfaction and enjoyment from helping his clients get great results whether selling or buying. Steve not only helps his clients with their real estate needs, he is a very active real estate investor. His vast experience and knowledge in home renovations, foreclosures, and experience as a landlord benefit his clients and agents as well. Those skills give Steve a sharp eye in pointing out potential problems when showing properties to his buyers, so that they can make better decisions.

Much of Steve’s success comes from his enjoyment of the real estate business which motivates him to strive to constantly improve and learn to stay on the cutting edge of the local market and industry changes.

Building strong relationships with his clients and his clients’ satisfaction has resulted in a strong referral business, a huge part of Steve’s business. Surrounding himself with a great support system and taking pride in having an excellent reputation within the real estate industry are keys to his long-time success in his business.

His passions besides real estate is fishing and boating at the family cabin, taking trips, reading, listening to music, and of course watching his favorite sports with his family and friends! Whether you are interested in selling your home, learning more about real estate investment, or buying your dream home, Steve takes great pride in his up-to-date knowledge of the Twin Cities Metro Area market. It’s a great area to live and work in.

Kimberly Shea - Accomplished Realtor and Interior Design Expert

Kimberly Shea

Realtor

Agent Bio

Kimberly Shea is a trusted name in the real estate industry with over 20 years of experience.  Kim’s accomplishments include the CRS designation, out of more than 1 million Realtors, less than 3% are Certified Residential Specialists.

A graduate of Minnesota State University Mankato with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a minor in marketing, her expertise in this field allows her to help many sellers with staging (using their existing furniture) and guiding sellers on how to declutter their homes so they can sell for top dollar (a complimentary service to all of her clients).

While Kim’s sense of style gives her great attention to detail, her high energy and excellent communication skills help make buying and selling an enjoyable process.  Outside of the Office, Kim is married and lives in the East Metro.  She is also a member at Eagle Brook Church.

Portrait of Linda Marotzke, showcasing her enthusiasm and expertise as a Realtor specializing in lakeshore properties and various real estate transactions.

Linda Marotzke

Realtor

Agent Bio

Linda loves being a realtor! She has a total of 15+ years of experience selling real estate. She got her start in the 90’s, then after 5 years decided to switch to a day job at 3M and bought, fixed up and sold a few homes and cabins with her husband. In 2014, after 17 years at 3M, she got her real estate license again and here she is today, happy as ever!

Linda has a special love for lakeshore properties – she enjoys hearing the stories from the sellers and seeing the excitement of the new buyers. She herself has lived on a lake for 25 years and knows the lakes in the area and the ins-and-outs of buying and selling lake properties.

Linda has her license in both MN & WI and she has helped clients all over – from Superior to Lake Chetek to Cannon Falls to Shakopee to Brainerd – Linda has been everywhere! Linda has a lot of knowledge of many different areas related to real estate transactions, such as: septic systems, wells, hunting land, estates, remodeling, inspections and VRBOs. New construction is also an area of expertise and she has helped many people build their dream homes. She also got lucky with some great connections: a loan officer, title company and the broker and support staff at Sunset!

What Linda likes about being a Realtor…

  • She gets to meet lots of different kinds of people!
  • Social events are great – everyone always has Real Estate questions or stories. She really likes to get to know the people she works with as it helps her to personalize her service to best meet their needs.
  • Most of all, she gets to see lots of houses…old, new, big, small, in the city or out in the country, they are all interesting! All the unique styles and tastes in decorating are so fun to see too.

When Linda is not busy with real estate, she enjoys spending time with her husband.  In the Winter, they are all about snowmobiling, with old and new sleds. In the Summer, they enjoy being at home on the lake where they always have something going on.

Portrait of Peggy Johnson, a dedicated Realtor with a vibrant, trustworthy approach, bringing her retail expertise to the real estate industry.

Peggy Johnson

Realtor

Agent Bio

After 25 years in the retail business, I sought out a new career in what is my passion, Real Estate! I take pride in helping my clients with their buying and selling needs. I have a very enthusiastic, honest and trustworthy approach to every transaction.

I’m ready to listen to each client’s needs and help them achieve their goals. There is nothing better than helping a first time home buyer seek out and purchase their new home.

Whether you are a first-time home buyer, seller or investor, I’m ready and willing to give you my all in your real estate transaction.

Portrait of Connie Garcia, a dedicated Realtor with expertise in tax law and a diverse real estate background, showcasing her professional demeanor.

Connie Garcia

Realtor

Agent Bio

After 10 years working for the Minnesota Department of Revenue juggling my family’s needs and the demands of my career I knew it was time for a change. I craved flexibility in my daily routine.

I’ve always had an interest in housing and felt I could apply my knowledge of tax law to Real Estate, helping buyers and sellers to make wise decisions in achieving their goals.

I’ve been a licensed Realtor since 1986 selling existing and new construction residential homes, foreclosures, short sales and Trust & Estate properties.

I work with my buyers and sellers through the process from beginning to end and have built successful relationships with proven leaders in the mortgage and title industry, ensuring a smooth and stress-free transaction!

Portrait of Ken Larson, a seasoned Realtor and U.S. Army veteran, showcasing his dedication to real estate and veteran support in the community.

Ken Larson

Realtor

Agent Bio

Ken has enjoyed selling Real Estate for his sellers, investors, and helping buyers find their dream home for the last 20+ years in the real estate business.
Ken has done rehabbed homes in the last 20+ years also with his partners. Ken is also a U.S. Army veteran who served in the MN National Guard for 14 years at the downtown St Paul airport. Ken grew up in East St. Paul, Rice St area, West 7th St. area.
Ken has enjoyed working for the Veterans and helping through the V.A. Loan processing and donates his time to helping Veterans to make sure they get in touch with the Veterans Administration and make sure how this process works and get them in touch with a Veterans Officer to see if they qualify for any benefits also besides find a home of their choice through the V.A. Loan.

Ken is very knowledgeable of every step of Real Estate; let it be the first-time homebuyer, rehabbing a home, foreclosure, selling, or just upgrading.

Portrait of Christine Engel, a dedicated Realtor with a dynamic background in housing and real estate, reflecting her expertise and community focus.

Christine Engel

Realtor

Agent Bio

Chris enjoys working with both Sellers and Buyers in the Metro area of Minnesota and with all ages and income brackets.

When asked what she loves about real estate, she says, “Every experience is different and you never know what to expect, that’s why I love real estate—it’s all about helping your community and meeting new people. Buying or selling a house should be a great experience and that is my goal!”

Chris has been in the Housing Business for 32 years working for MHFA, and 20 years as a real estate agent, and her husband is in the home building/rehab business. Chris and her husband have knowledge and expertise in new construction, rehabbing homes, and have the ability to see the potential in properties.

Chris enjoys family, friends, and community. Her interests are in golf, walking, and travel.

Portrait of Danielle Lang, a Realtor with a distinctive blend of research, teaching, and counseling skills, enhancing her real estate expertise.

Danielle Lang

Realtor

Agent Bio

Danielle Lang started her career in real estate out of curiosity after going through the process of buying and selling her first home.

She finds her education and professional experiences in research, teaching and counseling helpful in the field of real estate. Students of Danielle’s have told her she truly listens to their needs and is a great resource when it comes to problem solving.

These skills have helped Danielle be successful in the business of buying and selling homes. She is passionate about helping others and looks forward to working with the diverse needs of the Minnesota community.
Danielle enjoys learning about anything and everything, spending time in the great Minnesota outdoors, and eating her way around the delicious Twin Cities food scene. She loves exploring the unique neighborhoods of the Twin Cities, but will never refuse a road trip to look at properties in greater Minnesota.

She can’t wait to help you with all your real estate needs!

Patricia Forestal-Ortiz, professional real estate agent at Sunset Realty in St. Paul, wearing a pink blazer.

Patricia Forestal-Ortiz

Realtor

Agent Bio

Meet Patricia Forestal-Ortiz, the self-proclaimed “Property Concierge” with a zest for life! A native New Yorker who found her heart in Minnesota, Patricia has been operating a successful business in South Minneapolis for the past 25 years. As a seasoned business owner and homeowner, she has got the inside scoop on what it takes to turn dreams into reality for both buyers and sellers.

While Patricia may be a newcomer to the real estate scene, her dynamic team brings decades of experience to the table. Their motto? “People First.” That is why Patricia proudly hangs her license with Sunset Realty, a place where integrity and a genuine passion for helping families take center stage.

Fluent in Spanish and Haitian French Creole, Patricia has been immersed in diverse communities since birth. Her knack for understanding cultural needs has turned her into the go-to person for many. Patricia is also a trained home stager, adding a bit of flair to every property she touches.

Ask her for advice, and Patricia will tell you, “Slow and steady wins the race.” Her philosophy? “Nothing is impossible, and everything is doable. Dream big—after all, it’s free!” With Patricia Forestal-Ortiz, the journey to your dream home is not just about transactions; it is a celebration of possibilities and a touch of magic.

Tony Cover - Trusted Realtor and Community Advocate.

Tony Cover

Realtor

Agent Bio

What gets real estate clients to return to Tony every time they want to purchase or sell their home is trust.

80% of his business comes from referrals by friends and family of his past clients. Tony has been helping people achieve their dream of home ownership for over 11 years.

He was born and raised in Saint Paul and earned his degree at Saint Paul College. Tony has been married 17 years to his loving wife Katie. They share two beautiful daughters.

Patrick Kasper

Realtor

Chris Chapman

Realtor

What Sets Us Apart

Personal Touch: We are committed to building lasting relationships and going the extra mile for our clients.
Local Expertise: Our deep understanding of the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin markets sets us apart.
Award-Winning Service: Our team’s accolades, including Steve’s recognition as a Super Real Estate Agent, underscore our commitment to excellence.

Client Testimonials

Our clients’ satisfaction is our greatest achievement. Hear their experiences and understand why Sunset
Realty is a preferred choice in real estate services.

"Working with Sunset Realty was a game-changer. They made the process so easy and stress-free."

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1987 Stillwater Ave E.

St Paul, MN 55119