Address:
408 E. Lake Geneva Rd NE
Alexandria, MN 56308

Phone:
320-760-5427

Email:
Tim@LakeCountryResortSales.com

Tim Aarsvold

Broker/Owner

Businesses For Sale Minnesota
Resort And Campground Sales Broker

When you are looking to buy or sell a resort, you want a Minnesota resort and campground sales broker with recent resort and real estate experience!

Tim has been in the real estate and property management business since 1979. During that time, he owned and operated various motels, a resort, apartments, and other rental properties. He has also been a licensed real estate agent and broker, selling residential and new home construction, and brokering the acquisition and sales of several commercial and rental properties. His vision when purchasing each property was to successfully redevelop, repurpose, and upgrade the property, to maximize the return on investment. In 2019, he sold their family resort, Geneva Beach Resort in Alexandria, and turned to sharing his experience with resort and campground buyers and sellers. Tim has numerous contacts with MN resort and campground owners through his 20-year involvement in resort associations, and with his background as both a resort owner and a real estate broker, he can assist in all areas of sales.

As a businesses for sale Minnesota broker, Tim's particular experience is with:

  • Resorts for Sale in MN

  • Campgrounds for Sales in MN

  • Strong knowledge of real estate laws and regulations

  • Ability to envision multiple scenarios for closing a sale

  • Ability to see future growth options for properties

  • Strong knowledge of financing and tax options

  • Personal experience in operating a tourism business

  • Contacts with current resort and campground owners

Recognitions

  • “Resorter of the Year” in 2012 from Community of MN Resorts

  • “Volunteer of the Year” for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

  • Recognized as a “Century Resort” by Hospitality MN

Past/Present Affiliations

  • Legacy of the Lakes Museum

  • Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Marketing

  • Explore Alexandria Tourism Board

  • Kiwanis

  • Community of MN Resorts Board Treasurer

  • Lake Geneva Lake Association Board

Professional Business Experience

  • Present Broker/Owner with Lake Country Resort Sales

  • 1996 – 2019 Owned and operated Geneva Beach Resort, Alexandria MN

  • 2004 – 2016 Owned and operated a motel and two apartment complexes in Alexandria

  • 1987 – 2004 Sold new home construction throughout central MN, and co-owned numerous rental properties

  • 1982 – 1987 Real Estate Agent in Fergus Falls, MN

  • 1979 – 1982 Motel management in Williston and Fargo, ND

Resort Ownership Experience

  • Twenty-three years of family ownership of Geneva Beach Resort, Alexandria MN

  • Expanded the resort from 12 units to 17 units (16 bedrooms to 37 bedrooms) by renovating existing cabins, and purchasing neighboring properties

  • Completed a major beach expansion, had numerous features in the Minneapolis Star Tribune with regards to the quality and atmosphere of the resort

  • Advocated at the state legislature for issues that pertained to preserving the legacy of MN resorts

  • Recognized as a “Century Resort” by Hospitality MN

Education

  • BA – Business and Economics, Computer Science

  • Concordia College, Moorhead MN

Specialized Training

  • CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Course One

  • Business Brokerage Training by Kaplan

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