About GWS 

An Industry Expert

George W. Stickney's working knowledge of existing home sales, new construction and land development is so extensive that he often serves as a consultant to clients, investors, builders, developers and other Realtors. He advises them in everything from creative marketing, land development, investment-oriented services, and sub-dividing property to developing successful pricing strategies for complex real estate transactions. George is not only a creative "outside the box" thinker, he is one of the elite few in the profession with the skills, experience and know-how to actually put a complex and creative solution together. Couple George's expertise with his passion for helping people, and you couldn't find a better person to help you buy or sell a home.

"High Touch Service"

This passion for helping people is evident in the hands-on personalized service you always get with George W. Stickney. He likes to call it "High Touch Service." Call George and you get George. Need help? His network of resources and people is another George W. Stickney exclusive. Need discretion? He often quietly puts transactions together that never see the MLS. George has cultivated a vast network of personal contacts. Through this network, George can often find that (quiet) buyer or seller - the person others don't know about.

Look at the Facts

"Ninety-five percent of my business comes from people I've helped in the past buy, sell or build a home," George says. "Their faith in the quality of my advice and performance has helped me become one of the top Realtors in Minnesota, year after year."

Need an exceptional REALTOR?

Then you need the industry's expert. Call George W. Stickney.


George W. Stickney - REALTOR

George was slated for success from the beginning. In 1985, his first year in real estate, George was named "Rookie of the Year." He has been a peak performer ever since with over half a billion dollars in real estate sales! He was a partner in Stickney & Schwarz Builders, Inc., designers and builders of premier homes in the Twin Cities from 1991 to 1999. George has been involved in existing home sales, luxury home construction, land development, lakeshore property sales and more.

He lives in Wayzata, Minnesota with his wife Joan. The Stickney family includes 3-sons, one a St. Olaf College graduate, another is attending Gustavus Adolphus College, and the third attends the University of St. Thomas. George has been a professional tennis instructor and a professional golf representative. He has been actively involved in the Orono athletic community and has enjoyed many years of little league baseball coaching, served on the Orono Hockey Board and has been involved with parks and athletic facility enhancements.


David Stickney - REALTOR

David strives to provide each client with unparalleled integrity, professional standards and excellent industry knowledge. David's strong communication and negotiation skills accompanied with his positive, hardworking attitude ensure his clients the best possible service. His high energy and determination to offer clients the highest level of professionalism are the fundamentals of David’s success.

David, a graduate of St. Olaf College, focuses on various facets of the Real Estate industry. In addition to Lake Minnetonka and the western suburbs, David is an expert in the Minneapolis condo market as well as the charming Uptown and City Lakes area.


Judy Oliverius - REALTOR

Judy is yet another example of the depth and quality of the colleagues at George W. Stickney. She is a life long Twin Cities resident who graduated with a B.A. in Sales and Marketing from the University of Minnesota. A talented athlete, she played Division 1 sports. She earned a Masters Degree from the College of St. Thomas in Curriculum Education and she was an educator for 16 years.

Today, an important part of her job is educating clients. Her background in education has taught her how to thoroughly think through a client's every need. Her passion for sports has molded her into a person who approaches every task with goal oriented drive and energy.

With Judy Oliverius on the job, it's no wonder the professionals at George W. Stickney have one winning season after another.