Hi there, I’m Abby Willaert.

I help clients buy and sell vintage homes in Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and western Wisconsin.

Let me show you how to buy, sell, and restore these unique properties!

Abby Willaert Realtor Vintage Homes

I love vintage homes.

Their charms, their challenges, and (yes!) their quirks. As an Old Home Certified Real Estate Agent with Edina Realty and someone who has lived in a vintage home since 2008, I have the specialized knowledge necessary to help buyers assess a vintage home’s beautiful qualities, pitfalls, and renovation potential. I can tap into my vast network of old home craftsman and local resources to assist buyers with immediate needs, help homeowners with renovations or home maintenance, and aid home sellers with pre-market preparation and a modern, targeted marketing plan.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a vintage home, I would love to help you! Schedule a free consultation now to see how we can meet your homebuying or selling goals together.

 

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You might be shocked to find out that... ⚒️ 12% of home sellers carried out major renovations before selling ⚒️ And 48% of sellers did minor renovations before selling their homes That's 60% of sellers making some kind of improvements to their hom
There are resources out there to help make homeownership a reality for many! So, swipe through to learn about - 🔑 Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance 🔑 First-Time Buyer Programs 🔑 Veteran & Military Benefits 🔑 Essential Worker Progr
☕ How about a cozy cappuccino or a seasonal pumpkin spice latte? I'm filling up my calendar right now and getting together with people who are thinking about or ready to buy a home in 2025! It's the perfect way to get started and learn more about t
👻🎃✨ Happy Halloween! 👻🎃✨ To celebrate today, here's a fun play on the candy you'll be handing out to trick-or-treaters... and what it says about you & your home 😉🏡 👉 so swipe through to find your candy of choice! Don't miss the 1990s Ha
It goes far beyond just showing you homes for sale 🏡🙌 When you hire me as your buyer's agent, I can help you: ✅ Navigate the home buying process ✅ Make the right decisions for your biggest investment ✅ Keep the process as seamless as possible
You know the home we’re talking about, right? That one that got the shiny for sale sign in its yard…but then it lingered on the market 👻 Here’s the reality… homes don’t spook buyers for no reason! 👀 Sometimes,

What is a Jewel Box, anyway?

The term was originally coined by architect Louis Sullivan, a mentor of Frank Lloyd Wright. His work was reminiscent of jewelry boxes and featured elaborate facades, detailed plasterwork, painted murals, stained glass windows, and ornate gold-plated details.

I’ve expanded the term to any vintage home that has kept original pieces and parts—hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, stained or leaded glass windows, original light fixtures… If you daydream about owning a home with a clawfoot tub and glass door knobs, you’re in the right place!