Welcome to 1st Select

Minnesota's 5-Star Property Management, Facility Services, and Brokerage Firm.

1st Select is your comprehensive real estate services solution based right here in Minnesota. By offering management, maintenance, and brokerage services we are able to cater to the diverse needs of not only owners and investors, but the tenants that live and work in these facilities everyday. Our extensive range of services encompass everything from general maintenance and repairs to asset management. In addition to our in-house team, we partner with key vendors to manage your project completely from start to finish.

We are committed to exceeding customer expectations and building lasting relationships in the Twin Cities metro and beyond.

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Our team of agents, managers, and back of house experts manage your property as if it was their own. Whether it's multifamily or commercial, stop spending time making calls and worrying about the details, let us do it instead. We offer:

  • Budget Preparation
  • Full AR/AP
  • Monthly Financials
  • Leasing
  • Evictions
  • Collections
  • Asset Management
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Our facility team boasts over 100 years of combined experience, ensuring top-tier expertise in many areas including:

  • General Maintenance
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • HVAC Repairs & Maintenance
  • Unit Turns
  • Painting
  • Remodeling & Repairs
  • Carpentry
  • Grounds & Rounds
  • Custodial Services


Plus, our 24/7 emergency service guarantees peace of mind when you need it most. Experience the 1st Select difference.

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With a commitment to personalized service and a deep understanding of local markets, trust us to navigate your real estate journey with precision and professionalism. We offer unparalleled expertise in:


  • Investment Analysis
  • Buying
  • Selling
  • Leasing


Call us today to connect with a brokerage firm that puts your needs first.

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By Kate Dessart April 2, 2025
Perhaps you’ve heard that the State of Minnesota will be auditing large buildings for energy inefficiency this year. You might be wondering if your investment properties are impacted and how to prepare. This is a significant change that will come with challenges, but don’t worry. 1st Select Property Management is here to break everything down for you. What’s the State of MN Energy Benchmarking Program? The Minnesota energy benchmarking law, Minn. Stat. 216C.331, is a significant legislative change aimed at increasing transparency in building energy usage. This law is particularly important for multifamily and commercial property owners, as it mandates annual energy usage reporting for large buildings. The purpose of energy benchmarking is to create transparency in building energy usage, identify inefficiencies, promote energy conservation, save money on energy costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. What buildings are affected? The law requires large buildings that are 50,000 square feet or larger to report their annual energy usage data to the state. The program rolls out in phases based on building size: Buildings 100,000 square feet and larger must begin reporting by June 1, 2025. Buildings 50,000 square feet and larger must begin reporting by June 1, 2026. Some exclusions exist, including: Residential properties with fewer than five dwelling units Manufacturing properties Mining/Agricultural/Electric Power Generation facilities The easiest way to determine if your building is affected is to utilize the Touchstone IQ Lookup Tool. What’s considered “energy”? How will we report it? Energy includes electricity, natural gas, steam, or other products used for heating, cooling, lighting, water heating, or powering other end uses in a building. Reporting Process: Create an ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Account: Go to the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager website and create an account. Add your building(s) to your account with all relevant property information. Identify and add your State of Minnesota Building ID using the Building ID Lookup Tool. Upload Energy Data: Enter 12 full months of whole-building energy data from the previous calendar year (January 1 – December 31) into the Portfolio Manager. Utility providers like Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power, and CenterPoint offer automatic uploads of aggregated whole-building energy data directly into the Portfolio Manager. For other providers, you may need to manually enter the data or upload it via a spreadsheet. Run the Data Quality Checker: After entering the energy data, use the Data Quality Checker in the Portfolio Manager to check for possible errors. Connect and Share with the State of Minnesota: Connect your Portfolio Manager account with the State of Minnesota and share your building's data. Complete the Energy Reporting Form: Confirm property details and energy data in the Large Building Energy Benchmarking Portal. Submit your report through the portal. What Happens Next? Like most energy benchmarking programs, the goal is to create transparency about energy usage. However, compliance will likely require upfront investments in energy audits and potential upgrades or retrofits to meet the reporting requirements. This should help create more efficient and cost-effective buildings in the long term but may present surprise costs for some owners.  As a multifamily property owner, it's essential to start preparing for compliance with the Minnesota energy benchmarking law. 1st Select Property Management is here to help you navigate these new requirements and improve your building's energy efficiency. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist you in meeting the new standards.
By Kate Dessart February 19, 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, Minnesota's new Rationed Utility Billing System (RUBS) law changes how utility costs are shared between property owners and tenants. Learn how RUBS works, the new regulations, and how it impacts your utility bills. Stay informed and compliant with this essential guide!
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