Precipitate, Minneapolis

"Erin understood not only what we were looking for in terms of our values and goals, including our desire to build community and develop a case study for what deep energy efficiency might look like on a historic property. She found a dream location for us, answered many questions throughout the process, and we couldn’t be more excited to be rooting into a new pocket of Minneapolis."

- Elizabeth Turner, Precipitate Founder, Architect & Certified Passive House Consultant

"Platform is the best, and I couldn't recommend them more highly. They are great people to have in your corner, and were an amazing advocate for us in our lease and purchase option negotiation when we had to move unexpectedly." -

— Emily Torgrimson, Executive Director of Eat for Equity

Smart Set, Minneapolis, MN

“I could not have successfully purchased a building without Renee’s expertise and advice. From financing and projections to inspections and due diligence, Renee was on top of it all. Platform represents a new way of doing business by providing deep knowledge of my desired neighborhood along with decades of real-world expertise, with an ethos and set of values that puts the client first.”

- Kevin Brown, Owner

"Working with Renee you can expect that tenacity and intelligence will show in her work. She will represent even the smallest of little-guys against a Goliath, rectifying injustice through finance at every turn."

Taylor Smrikárova, Seward Redesign

Mali Center, Fit Lab, Saint Paul, MN

"The team at Platform CRE is incredible. After 10 years of leasing space to operate multiple businesses, they helped me purchase my first commercial property. The process was long and arduous with many layers and easily was the most challenging thing I’ve ever done. Working with Platform CRE made feel as if I were on a flight and I had full confidence in the pilots of the plane. Great pilots think creatively, must have great leadership qualities, communication skills, display poise under pressure, and work well as a team. I would say that this summarizes Erin and Renee. Both of them bring unique and complementary skills to their partnership and combined you will get the technical expertise, guidance and advice you need to make a prudent, well informed decision. Purchasing a commercial building can be a daunting decision because it can very well change the trajectory of your life, your family’s lives and perhaps even the lives of your community. Working with Platform, I believe you will get the feeling that you’re working with a trusted family member who is calm, cool and most importantly has your best interest at heart. I would highly recommend Platform CRE if you are in the market to purchase a commercial property."

- Tyrone Minor, Founder/Owner Mali Center and Fit Lab

"As a worker-owned cooperative made up of first-time business and real estate owners, Platform met us where we were at. We were lucky to work with Erin to help us think creatively and adapt under non-traditional circumstances. Her steady presence and support was essential to making our cooperative transition possible!"

- Mira Klein, May Day Workers Cooperative

Egg & Pear, Saint Paul, MN

"Working with Erin you can expect that compassionate, tactfulness and kindness will show in her work. She translates the finer details of your work into a story better than you can tell yourself. I would recommend those who do good work but can't write it down seek Erin; those who need reminding that it is enough, or more than enough; those whose need to make sense of the philanthropy double speak; those who need a ear or a shoulder before hunkering down and getting to work."