Hotel Brokerage & Investment

Hotel Brokers & Real Estate Services

Whether you're looking to buy or sell a hotel, SVN | Northco provides real estate services for hotels.

Hotel Brokers

We Specialize in Hotels & Hospitality

Originally established in 1975, we provide a staff of professionals with extensive industry experience, advanced market knowledge throughout the region and a thorough understanding of the complexities associated with real estate/business transactions.

Our experts at Northco | Hospitality have worked on hundreds of hotel & hospitality projects over the past two decades plus, and with that experience comes a strong understanding of how buy and sell hotels.

Learn About Northco

Hotel Brokerage Services

Receive a Free Valuation

We'll help you understand the value of your hotel and make recommendations to maximize profits.

Sell Your Hotel

We'll manage the sales process to ensure a successful close and create a marketing strategy that's tailor-made to your specific hotel.

Buyer Representation

Enjoy a smooth buying journey with an extensive selection of curated hotel, in-depth market analysis and data, and our experience, expertise, and professional connections.

Recent Hotel Projects

Active Hospitality Listings

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The Washington House Inn

Cedarburg, WI

Historic Boutique Hotel

Sold

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Maxwell Mansion

Lake Geneva, WI

Award-Winning Boutique Hotel in Historic 1856 Mansion

Sold

View Project

Magnuson Hotel

Ishpeming, MI

59 Key • Turnkey Operation • Updated

Sold

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Hilton Homewood Suites

St. Louis Park, MN

125 Guest Rooms • Twin Cities Metro

Invested

Ground Lease

Sold

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The Adventure Inn

Ely, MN

26-unit Hotel in Downtown Ely, MN

Sold

View Project

The Osseo Inn

Osseo, WI

50-Key Hotel

Sold

All Projects Worked On

"Your access to qualified buyers and your management of the sales process was excellent."

Robert L. Ryan

CEO/Seller, Odyssey Resorts

"Northco connected us with the Duoos family and our relationship grew to a point where I felt that it was the right time to pass the torch."

Gary Harpole

Seller

"SVN | Northco was an invaluable resource throughout the process."

T.J. McMillan

CEO/Owner - Blackburn Investment Management

We are very pleased to include Heartland Lodge in our family resort and experience businesses and are excited for what's to come."

Tim and Lynn Duoos

Buyer

"Your firm was great to work with and your assistance in getting this very complex transaction closed is greatly appreciated."

Bill and Kirk Schultz

Investor/Management Company, Madison Hospitality Group

"Without a doubt, our acquisition would not have been as successful and coordinated without the SVN Northco team's dedication."

Luke and Monica Pfeifer

Principals, Adventure Hospitality

"We have appreciated the knowledge and sophistication that SVN | Northco has brought to the table."

Scott Siler

CEO, Cote Family Companies

"We look forward to working with SVN Northco in the future to find us our next acquisition."

Bryce Campbell

President of North Shore Resort Company & Campbell Hospitality Group, Buyer

"Thanks to SVN for guiding Ruttger’s forward for future generations of guests.”

Chris Ruttger

Previous Owner and Great Grandson of the Founder, Seller

"We were very pleased with their depth of experience with Midwest resorts."

Scott Harrison

Owner of Lutsen Resort, Seller

"I cannot say enough good things about SVN | Northco."

Curt Bradley

Owner, Seller

University of St. Thomas - Gainey Conference Center

"Thanks to the creativity and expertise of the SVN | Northco team, we ultimately closed a very complex asset sale with great results for all involved."

Mark Vangsgard

Vice President for Business Affairs and CFO for University of St. Thomas, Seller

"We will surely use the services of SVN in the future."

Mark Bodnar

Pembine Hospitality Management, LLC, Buyer

"SVN | Northco Real Estate Services presented us with what turned out to be the perfect property for our objective."

Mark Bodnar

Pine Mountain Operations, LLC & TimberStone® Operations, LLC, Buyer

"SVN Northco was professional and knowledgeable surrounding selling the top tier Minnesota Resort property."

Joe Swanson

Partner, BFB Management, Buyer

"During the entire process, the SVN | Northco team was involved in some part to ensure that our expectations were met."

Chip Bromann

Former Owner of Pinewood Country Club, Seller

"I had a positive experience with SVN | Northco the first time so when they brought Pinewood Country Club to the market, we connected again."

Ernie Rose

Ernie Rose Golf, Buyer

"SVN | Northco was extremely responsive, professional, efficient, and effective throughout the entire process."

Bruce Kerfoot

Owner, Seller

Superior Shores Resort & Conference Center

"We plan to continue working with them for years to come."

Joe Re

Owner, Seller

"The SVN | Northco team was engaged, professional, and ensured a smooth transaction."

Phil Kotula

Owner, Seller

"I highly recommend the SVN Northco team to anyone considering buying or selling a resort property."

Dennis Rysdahl

Owner of Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts, Seller

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"Your access to qualified buyers and your management of the sales process was excellent."

Robert L. Ryan

CEO/Seller, Odyssey Resorts

"We have appreciated the knowledge and sophistication that SVN | Northco has brought to the table."

Scott Siler

CEO, Cote Family Companies

"Thanks to SVN for guiding Ruttger’s forward for future generations of guests.”

Chris Ruttger

Previous Owner and Great Grandson of the Founder, Seller

"We were very pleased with their depth of experience with Midwest resorts."

Scott Harrison

Owner of Lutsen Resort, Seller

"I cannot say enough good things about SVN | Northco."

Curt Bradley

Owner, Seller

"Thanks to the creativity and expertise of the SVN | Northco team, we ultimately closed a very complex asset sale with great results for all involved."

Mark Vangsgard

Vice President for Business Affairs and CFO for University of St. Thomas, Seller

"During the entire process, the SVN | Northco team was involved in some part to ensure that our expectations were met."

Chip Bromann

Former Owner of Pinewood Country Club, Seller

"SVN | Northco was extremely responsive, professional, efficient, and effective throughout the entire process."

Bruce Kerfoot

Owner, Seller

"We plan to continue working with them for years to come."

Joe Re

Owner, Seller

"The SVN | Northco team was engaged, professional, and ensured a smooth transaction."

Phil Kotula

Owner, Seller

"I highly recommend the SVN Northco team to anyone considering buying or selling a resort property."

Dennis Rysdahl

Owner of Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts, Seller

Articles & Guides

Hospitality Resources

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7 Resort Travel Trends in 2025

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Hotel Brokers & Real Estate Services

Hotel Brokers

We Specialize in Hotels & Hospitality

Hotel Brokerage Services

Receive a Free Valuation

Sell Your Hotel

Buyer Representation

Recent Hotel Projects

The Washington House Inn

Maxwell Mansion

Magnuson Hotel

Hilton Homewood Suites

The Adventure Inn

The Osseo Inn

"Your access to qualified buyers and your management of the sales process was excellent."

"Northco connected us with the Duoos family and our relationship grew to a point where I felt that it was the right time to pass the torch."

"SVN | Northco was an invaluable resource throughout the process."

We are very pleased to include Heartland Lodge in our family resort and experience businesses and are excited for what's to come."

"Your firm was great to work with and your assistance in getting this very complex transaction closed is greatly appreciated."

"Without a doubt, our acquisition would not have been as successful and coordinated without the SVN Northco team's dedication."

"We have appreciated the knowledge and sophistication that SVN | Northco has brought to the table."

"We look forward to working with SVN Northco in the future to find us our next acquisition."

"Thanks to SVN for guiding Ruttger’s forward for future generations of guests.”

"We were very pleased with their depth of experience with Midwest resorts."

"I cannot say enough good things about SVN | Northco."

"Thanks to the creativity and expertise of the SVN | Northco team, we ultimately closed a very complex asset sale with great results for all involved."

"We will surely use the services of SVN in the future."

"SVN | Northco Real Estate Services presented us with what turned out to be the perfect property for our objective."

"SVN Northco was professional and knowledgeable surrounding selling the top tier Minnesota Resort property."

"During the entire process, the SVN | Northco team was involved in some part to ensure that our expectations were met."

"I had a positive experience with SVN | Northco the first time so when they brought Pinewood Country Club to the market, we connected again."

"SVN | Northco was extremely responsive, professional, efficient, and effective throughout the entire process."

"We plan to continue working with them for years to come."

"The SVN | Northco team was engaged, professional, and ensured a smooth transaction."

"I highly recommend the SVN Northco team to anyone considering buying or selling a resort property."

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"Your access to qualified buyers and your management of the sales process was excellent."

"We have appreciated the knowledge and sophistication that SVN | Northco has brought to the table."

"Thanks to SVN for guiding Ruttger’s forward for future generations of guests.”

"We were very pleased with their depth of experience with Midwest resorts."

"I cannot say enough good things about SVN | Northco."

"Thanks to the creativity and expertise of the SVN | Northco team, we ultimately closed a very complex asset sale with great results for all involved."

"During the entire process, the SVN | Northco team was involved in some part to ensure that our expectations were met."

"SVN | Northco was extremely responsive, professional, efficient, and effective throughout the entire process."

"We plan to continue working with them for years to come."

"The SVN | Northco team was engaged, professional, and ensured a smooth transaction."

"I highly recommend the SVN Northco team to anyone considering buying or selling a resort property."

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