Michelle Misgen

Michelle grew up the youngest of six children in rural Southern Minnesota. She began traveling over the road with her father in the semi truck at the age of three. Michelle always had her coloring crayons packed with her for the long hauls and she used art as a way to escape the realities of trucking life. She would peer through the passenger window and marvel at the various styles of homes and buildings throughout the country; that’s when her appreciation of architecture and design began.

Michelle earned her Bachelors Degree in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Minneapolis and began working as a kitchen and bathroom designer after college specializing in the use of natural stone. She worked for a custom home builder and cabinet maker and gained hands on experience in plastering techniques and historic home restoration. Most recently Michelle worked for a non-profit arts organization in Duluth, MN as the education director and co-founded a non-profit, the Duluth Street Art Initiative. Michelle is an artist and has painted murals throughout MN and the US.

Michelle joined the KLRE team in 2021. As an artist and a designer, Michelle sees the potential in every home she views. She enjoys guiding her clients through the home buying process, helping them envision and find the home of their dreams. Michelle currently lives in St. Paul, MN with her husband and dog; she is usually cooking or painting in her free time. Michelle enjoys traveling as often as possible and she still packs her colors with her for the long hauls.