One of us was the landlord. The other was renting the cottage behind her house. Neither of us was looking for a business partner. And yet here we are.

Anne: The path to real estate became crystal clear the day Anna, my then landlord and soon-to-be business partner, looked at me and said, “Why don’t you get your real estate license?” At the time, I was living in her cottage, running my online boutique business and selling women’s clothing, jewelry, and accessories at expos. Yet, I realized that dreams can change, and my dream of owning a retail store felt outdated. I’d always loved driving around and looking at beautiful homes, but suddenly, the idea of helping people find their place felt really exciting.

I come from Saint Paul, Minnesota, where everyone seemed to stay put, marry their high school sweetheart, and never leave. That was never me. After college, I dove into hospitality, then launched my boutique, dreaming of owning a building with a shop below and apartments above. That dream took me to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where I planned to open a retail space and a gym. But Hurricanes Irma and Maria hit, making that dream impossible. I went back to Minnesota, and when the chance to finally open my dream store came, I realized my heart wasn’t in it anymore. I needed a change.

I moved to Delray Beach, following friends who had relocated here. By the time I met Anna, I was already considering switching careers, and our meeting felt incredibly serendipitous. 

Outside of work, I’m obsessed with dogs (I have two), love playing pickleball, and have a thing for cars and fitness. My life is full of energy, laughter, and the occasional dog hair on everything I own.

Anna: I grew up in northeast Alabama, attended Loyola University in New Orleans and eventually moved to Delray Beach, Florida. I quickly fell in love with Delray Beach, which felt magical with its lovely downtown area, historic homes, beautiful beach, and warm, friendly community. My first years here were in the beauty business - a successful salon and retail cosmetics. My husband and I had slowly been investing in real estate and accumulating rental properties, and over the course of 30 years I became intimately familiar with the real estate opportunities in Delray Beach and surrounding areas as southeast Florida continued to grow exponentially. 

A realtor I knew approached me and asked if I would be interested in becoming a real estate agent and joining her in partnership. Having spent years becoming aware of the multiple opportunities becoming available in our area as it continued to mushroom economically, I jumped at the opportunity and obtained my real estate license in short order. Unfortunately, our partnership was cut short by my partner’s unexpected illness.

 At the time, I had befriended Anne, who was a tenant in one of our properties. As we continued to learn more about each other, it was clear that we complement each other perfectly. I have always known that my strength was to bring compassion for clients’ needs and a sharp investor’s eye to determine value and price properties accurately. I realized that Anne had relentless attention to detail, a great personality, incredibly strong research skills, and an unwavering commitment to following through. I felt that our critical thinking and reliability would make for a uniquely balanced team. 

And so, the A Team came into being.

What makes us different from other REALTORS® is the way we truly take care of our clients—we don’t see them as just another transaction. We offer concierge-level, white-glove service, doing whatever it takes to ensure our clients feel supported every step of the way. With both of us on your side, you benefit from our combined strengths and constant availability—if one of us is busy, the other is always there to help.

  We complement each other perfectly. Anna brings compassion, an investor’s mindset, and a keen ability to determine value and price properties accurately. Anne brings relentless attention to detail, a calm demeanor, strong research skills, and an unwavering commitment to follow-through. Our critical thinking, professionalism, and reliability make for a balanced team.

We’re known for our “Anne and Anna Tour,” where we personally show clients around Delray Beach, sharing insider tips on neighborhoods, restaurants, and even the best grocery stores. We make the process fun, and our clients often tell us they appreciate our humor and warmth. Ultimately, we’re committed to making every client feel cared for and at home.

 

Sincerely,

 

Anne Hauge  

Anna Bierstock