Thoughtful representation for buyers and sellers seeking exceptional homes across Lake Minnetonka and the Twin Cities.
Buying, selling, renovating or exploring lake life? Choose the guidance that fits your plans.
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Search homes & set alertsRequest a personalized market review—an informed assessment rather than a one-size-fits-all online estimate.
Request a home value reviewFrom kitchen and bath updates to whole-home renovations and custom new construction, start with a thoughtful consultation.
Discuss a projectRead a concise waterfront buyer guide, with a checklist of details worth reviewing before you purchase.
Read the free buyer guideApril Manchik brings nearly 11 years of Twin Cities real estate experience together with a licensed residential building contractor perspective—helping clients evaluate homes, new construction, renovation potential and long-term value with greater clarity.
Whether you are relocating to Minnesota, purchasing on Lake Minnetonka, building new, or preparing a distinctive property for market, the experience is designed to feel personal, strategic and highly responsive.
Meet AprilPrivate guidance through distinctive homes, negotiations and complex high-value transactions.
Focused knowledge of shoreline, bays, lifestyle considerations and the nuances that make waterfront property different.
A real estate and contractor-informed perspective for lot selection, builder conversations, plans, finishes and value.
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Luxury marketing should feel intentional. From pricing and preparation through photography, video, digital exposure and negotiation, each element should reinforce why the property deserves attention.
Staging, presentation, repairs and pre-market decisions that support perceived value.
Editorial photography, video and story-driven presentation for today's luxury buyer.
Digital distribution, local targeting and thoughtful launch strategy.
Clear communication, offer analysis and careful management through closing.
A glimpse of properties April has helped bring to a successful sale.
Explore some of the communities April serves across Lake Minnetonka and the west, northwest and north / northeast Twin Cities metro.
As a REALTOR® and licensed Minnesota residential building contractor, April can help you navigate both the real estate transaction and the improvements that come with it.
From kitchens and bathrooms to whole-home renovations and new construction, April helps connect real estate decisions with thoughtful improvement plans. Explore design and architectural collaboration, renovation scope, contractor scheduling and project oversight based on your property and goals.
Explore Renovation ServicesEvaluate renovation potential before you buy. Prioritize improvements before you sell. Coordinate the work with your next move.
Discuss Your Project →From school districts and commute patterns to lake life, new construction, neighborhoods and everyday lifestyle, April helps relocating buyers understand how the Twin Cities actually live.
Plan Your MoveWayzata, Orono, Excelsior, Minnetonka, Plymouth and nearby communities.
Maple Grove, Corcoran, Rogers, Hanover, St. Michael and surrounding areas.
Builder guidance, lot evaluation and neighborhood comparisons.
Explore community guides and Moving to Minnesota videos for a closer look at local life.
Read April’s real estate perspectives and watch videos about Lake Minnetonka, relocation and new construction.
Beyond the view: shoreline, lot conditions and future possibilities.
Explore local videos and guidance for your move to Minnesota.
Read April’s newest articles and video companions.
In the news: April Manchik and Tom McGlynn’s Breezy Point Road listing ranked No. 1 in RealtyWire’s Minneapolis Top 5 home sales (week ending September 27, 2026).
Lake Minnetonka luxury sales in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal — April co-represented the buyer in a sale covered by this 2025 roundup.
Tell April what you are considering—buying, selling, relocating, building or simply understanding your options.
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