Mike & Elke Weiland:
The Friendly Neighborhood Real Estate Team
For more than four decades, we’ve helped people just like you right-size their homes with confidence. We listen first, outline every step in plain language, and handle the details so the process moves forward on schedule and feels right.
We Didn't Choose This Specialty by Accident…
Over the course of our careers, we've worked with clients across every stage of life. But again and again, we found ourselves most energized — and most effective — working with long-term homeowners navigating the transition to their next chapter.
It wasn't a marketing decision. It was a natural evolution.
The conversations we have with right-sizing clients are different. They're deeper, more personal, and more meaningful than a typical transaction. There's history in these homes — decades of memories, milestones, and meaning. And there's real complexity: financial, emotional, and logistical.
We're good at this. And we genuinely love doing it.
We're also not far from this stage of life ourselves. We understand the questions you're asking because we're beginning to ask some of them too.
Plymouth Is Our Home Too
We've lived in Plymouth for 8 years and have worked this market for decades. We know the neighborhoods, the school districts, the parks, the community character — and the difference between a home that will move quickly and one that needs a different approach.
When you work with us, you're not getting agents who cover the entire Twin Cities metro. You're getting two specialists who have chosen Plymouth as their focus — because we believe deep local knowledge produces better outcomes for our clients.
What We Each Bring to the Table
Mike's background in sales and marketing gives him a sharp instinct for positioning, pricing, and negotiation. With 24 years as a licensed agent and designations including GRI and CRS — among the most rigorous credentials in real estate — Mike brings both strategic thinking and proven results to every transaction.
Mike’s Designations: GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) · CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) · ePRO (National Association of REALTORS® digital marketing certification)
Elke's path to real estate runs through a Ph.D. program in Psychology and a career in research — which means she approaches every client relationship with genuine curiosity, careful listening, and a deep understanding of how people make decisions under pressure. With 20 years of experience and designations in senior real estate and buyer representation, Elke is the calm, analytical presence that keeps complex transactions on track.
Elke’s Designations: GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) · SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) · ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative)
How We Work
We don't rush. We don't pressure. We don't treat right-sizing like a transaction to close — we treat it like a transition to navigate thoughtfully.
We start by listening — understanding your timeline, your goals, and what matters most before we ever talk about pricing or next steps.
We give you honest advice — even when it's not what you hoped to hear.
We handle the complexity — pricing, preparation, timing, negotiation, finding your next home — so you don't have to manage it alone.
We stay in your corner — from the first conversation to closing day and beyond.
A Few Numbers Worth Knowing
44 combined years of licensed real estate experience
24 years Mike has served Plymouth area clients
20 years Elke has served Plymouth area clients
8 years living in Plymouth
5 professional designations between us
4 school districts we know inside and out
Ready to Meet Us?
The best way to know if we're the right fit is a simple conversation. No pressure, no obligation — just two people who know Plymouth real estate deeply, ready to listen to where you are.