Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Meet the City of Lakes Home Team - Specialists Who Focus on What They Do Best
Most real estate agents try to do everything—list homes, work with buyers, manage paperwork, host open houses, and handle marketing.
The result? Nothing gets the focused attention it deserves.

We took a different approach.

Our team is built around specialization. Annalie focuses on seller representation and select buyer clients.

Our buyer specialists focus entirely on helping buyers find the right home. Our operations manager ensures every detail is handled flawlessly.

The result? You get expert-level service at every step—not one person juggling everything and hoping nothing falls through the cracks.

Whether you're buying or selling, you're working with people who have mastered their specific role.

That's the City of Lakes Home Team difference.

  • Annalie Nienow

    Team Owner & Listing Specialist

    I've been helping Twin Cities families navigate real estate since 2004, specializing in seller representation while also working with select buyers. My philosophy is simple: your best decisions come from being fully informed, never pressured. I walk you through the pros, cons, risks, and rewards of every option—then you decide what's right for your situation.

    When I'm not working with clients, you'll find me exploring South Minneapolis neighborhoods, trying new restaurants around the lakes, and discovering what makes this community so special.

  • Shayna Nienow

    Buyer Specialist

    With a background as a Human Resources Director and a Master's degree in HR, I learned early that communication is everything—a skill I bring to every client relationship. I specialize in helping buyers navigate the Twin Cities market, with a particular love for historic homes and properties with renovation potential.

    When I'm not helping clients find their perfect home, you'll find me restoring my historic South Minneapolis four-square or tending to my urban farm, complete with raised garden beds and six backyard chickens.

  • Darcie Marsh

    Buyer Specialist - WI Licensee

    With a background in hospitality and a license to serve both Minnesota and Wisconsin, I bring a nurturing, client-focused approach to real estate. I specialize in guiding buyers through every step of the process with clear communication and seamless execution—so you always know what's next.

    I'm active in my community, love entertaining and cooking, and spend my free time paddleboarding, running, and training my dogs. Family Sunday dinners are a tradition I never miss.