Born and raised in Columbus, Anna studied Entrepreneurship and Art History at DePaul University in Chicago. Over the next five years she honed her selling skills working in sales of home remodeling design, art and rare furnishings, and as a kitchen designer for bespoke Italian cabinetry at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Realizing she lacked an in-depth understanding of the appliances that served as the foundation of her designs, she spent two years working with a leading appliance manufacturer in San Francisco. It was this drive to think through challenges as holistically and thoroughly as possible and her love of helping people that led her to selling real estate in the Bay Area with Kim Cole Real Estate. After three incredible years in real estate across the East Bay, she and her partner decided it was time to move closer to family in the Midwest. Coming back to Columbus after 10 years living elsewhere has brought a newfound appreciation for this beautiful place we call home.
Anna’s strengths are her transparency, tenacity, and friendly demeanor. Above all else, she loves getting to know people and helping them achieve their goals in buying or selling a home. In her free time, you can find her hiking, reading non-fiction, tending to her garden, and visiting every flea market and vintage shop she can find.
For Emily Ahlering, real estate is about both client and agent relationships and the art of the deal.
After graduating from Miami of Ohio, Emily moved to Chicago and spent several years working in hospitality and sales. In the Spring of 2015, she decided to pursue a career in Real Estate and joined Mandel Residential of @properties. Emily’s quick study and likeminded business approach allowed the team to exceed all expectations and build a business entirely based on referrals and repeat clients. Emily is still highly connected to her Chicago network and real estate team.
In 2022, after having their son, Emily and her family decided to move back to her hometown of Columbus. She is thrilled to join Cutler and the Vutech | Ruff team.
Emily’s attention to detail and experience managing many moving parts has made real estate a natural fit. An attentive listener, she thoroughly comprehends all of the different needs of her clients and works to get the results they need. With a particular interest and eye for design, she is able to assist her clients to curate spaces that maximize their dollar if selling, and envision their dream space if they are purchasing. She is committed to providing an exemplary customer service experience and is excited to share her enthusiasm for Columbus and its neighborhoods.
Kate spent several years in business-to-business sales before finding her niche in the real estate industry. Although she has experience selling in all of the Columbus neighborhoods, Kate specializes in the downtown and surrounding areas. Kate prides herself in providing all of her clients with exceptional service and loves using her knowledge of the market to help both new and experienced buyers navigate through what can sometimes be the daunting process of homebuying. A resident of Victorian Village, she enjoys spending her free time reading, traveling, and taking advantage of the convenience and many benefits of urban living!
Emily Knoppe is a different kind of Real Estate Agent. A Worthington native and former resident of downtown Columbus’ Discovery District, Emily leverages her degree in Interior Design from The Ohio State University with her Real Estate License to provide clients an in-depth knowledge of where, why and how to locate their home or business. Her passion for how people choose and use their living and working space stems from her specialized education and years of successfully meeting client needs in the Real Estate and design field.
She has been working in Real Estate since 2007 and first started selling estate lots in Delaware for custom new home builds. Emily also has extensive experience working with Real Estate Investors throughout central Ohio. Her keen eye in design and architectural space planning gives her Investor clients an edge during the remodel process and positions properties well when she takes them to market.
Emily lives at home in Worthington with her Husband, son, and Labradoodle Wrigley. In her free time, Emily works on re-designing home interiors and spending time with her friends and family.
Stefanie is a second-generation REALTOR® with a deep passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals. She has been active in the industry since 2003, building a reputation for exceeding expectations while bringing knowledge, experience, and a touch of fun to every transaction. Whether working with first-time homebuyers or luxury property sellers, Stefanie thrives on being a matchmaker-connecting people with their perfect properties at every stage of life. Her guiding principle is simple yet profound: “People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.” With this approach, Stefanie is committed to delivering exceptional service with a personal touch, helping clients make confident decisions every step of the way.
Marilyn began her career in 1986 with Brunner Realtors and has a passion for working with buyers and sellers in both the downtown and suburban markets. She, along with her husband, Jim and daughters, Emily and Anna, lived in German Village for 13 years but now reside in Southern Delaware County. She has been a member and volunteer for the German Village Society since the 1980’s, a member of TWIG 3 (fundraising organization for Nationwide Children’s Hospital) and a member of WPO (Women’s Professional Organization). In her free time she gardens, keeps chickens and honeybees, and continues her passion for hiking and cycling. The latter can be seen as she participates in the Pelotonia fundraiser every year.
Kate specializes in residential properties throughout Central Ohio. She and her husband live in Bexley in the home where they raised their 3 adult children. When she is not selling real estate, she loves to work out or host friends at their house. Kate has served on the board of Columbus School for Girls and the Burt Lake Cottagers Association in Michigan. She is also an experienced renovator, having renovated two homes in Bexley and one in Michigan. Kate is an active participant and supporter of Pelotonia, having ridden 80 or more miles every year and occasionally riding all 200 miles.
Karen is committed to providing a positive closing experience for our clients, drawing on twenty five years of leadership in the real estate title business and a decade of banking experience. A proud Columbus native, she resides in Grandview Heights with her husband. Together, they’ve raised four children, and Karen now stays active by working out and participating in triathlons!
Jeff was licensed in 1990 joining Brunner Realtors after spending a number of years operating an exclusive men’s clothing store in German Village and later in Downtown Columbus. As a lifelong resident of Columbus, Jeff has a great reputation working with clients relocating to Central Ohio helping them to understand neighborhoods along with highlights of Columbus including the arts, restaurants and an extensive list of service providers needed to get settled in a new city. Also, when looking in Columbus’ historic neighborhoods, no one has a better understanding of the history that makes these areas so special. Beyond this, Jeff has gained a reputation for representing unique and historic properties throughout the Central Ohio area.
Besides loving representing sellers and buyers, Jeff’s other passion is horses!!! After living in German Village for over 25 years, Jeff and his life partner, Roy, made the move to a small farm on the northern edge of New Albany pursuing his passion of raising, training and showing his horses at hunter/jumper shows throughout the Midwest. This has also given him the unique opportunity to find properties for those who share his passion for horses. Jeff is also a member of Rocky Fork Headley Hunt and donates regularly to organizations who bring therapeutic interactions with horses to kids with special needs or behavioral issues including Dreams on Horseback and PBJ Connections along with others. To say that Jeff is a true animal lover would be an understatement as many who know him appreciate!!!
Edward was born and raised in England and moved to Columbus in 2010 where he resides with his husband and their 2 Boston Terriers. Ed’s mission is to always make real estate an enjoyable experience. If you work with him, you are guaranteed to have fun along the way! Edward is a recipient of many awards, including the Columbus Realtors President’s Commitment Award for Outstanding Sales. An interesting fact about Ed – he is a former World Irish Dancing Champion and toured the world with various Irish dancing shows, the world famous ‘Riverdance’ being one of them. Ed loves to travel (London, Paris and Las Vegas are his favorite spots), cook and meet new people. He also has a keen interest in visiting and learning about historic neighborhoods, those locally such as German Village, and those afar, Georgetown in DC and the Cotswolds in the UK. Call Ed if you are looking for a hardworking, honest, and dedicated realtor to help you achieve your real estate goals.
