Amy Machacek Shonka

Background

Amy was raised in Northfield, MN and was in love with design and space as a youngster. She was moving furniture around by age nine and fully renovated her first home in her early 20’s. Home design and renovations were a mainstay as she and her husband bought and sold houses while raising their four kids along with foster parenting 84 children. Raising her kids in the country, just like she had been raised, was a goal Amy achieved when they bought 20 acres of land south of Northfield. She designed their vintage-looking farmhouse at the ripe old age of 30. Time flies…all those kids are now adults and live all over the country. 

Areas of service

With over 30 years of experience in all things home - from home design, to renovations, staging, decorating, feng shui, and buying or selling, Amy is in her element when it comes to understanding a person’s space. She shines brightest when she helps someone find or create the space that best reflects who they are, and she is excellent at doing this. As an entrepreneur and serial business owner since 1991, Amy knows how to make a client feel taken care of, special, and heard. 

When I first got into real estate in 2006 I realized quickly that there was nothing quite like the feeling when a client finally finds “the one”. That house that lights them up and helps them fulfill dreams they may have had for years. As their agent, I make sure each step of the process isn’t only helpful, but with as little stress as possible. Dare I say I make it fun? I think so!

For over 25 years I have been styling homes, whether that is for people who have just moved in and want to make their possessions look great, or for those ready to move out and want their house to look great for buyers.

I provide a complementary home styling service to my clients selling their home. This process involves helping them move, remove, shift, add, or highlight their possessions so their home shows beautifully. A styled home sells quicker. I love helping them with this process and often hearing them say “why didn’t we do this sooner? Our house now looks amazing!”

If you are my client who is buying a home, I offer this same service to you when you move into your new home! Imagine not just moving your stuff in, but ending up with everything put together in a way that looks great and is a treat to come home to each day. If new paint or carpet is needed, I will help you choose colors. My interior design service is part of my complimentary service for buyers I work with.

Interior Design

For 20 years she has owned and directed HeartWork Studio, a local yoga, wellness, and intentional living company. At the same time she was often found staging, decorating, and designing houses for friends and family because her passion for curating unique and personal spaces ran so deep. As a real estate agent with buyers, her experience in finding the right home for her client and working with them until they are settled into that home is her forté. For those selling their home, she is there every step along the way, making everything understandable and manageable for her clients.

Professional Summary

  • Licensed Realtor in Minnesota with Coldwell Banker Realty 

  • Certified Master Life Coach and Life Coach Trainer

  • Certified Feng Shui Consultant through the Holistic Home School of Feng Shui

  • Architectural Drafting and Design Degree, 2002

  • B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas, 1991

  • Interior Designer’s Business School, London, England. In process

  • Owner, HeartWork Studio, LLC