Linvill Properties

Linvill Properties is a boutique real estate advisory firm providing bespoke asset and property management services. Our commitment to excellence, customized approach, technical knowledge, industry expertise, and trusted perspective are built on decades of relevant industry practice.

Asset Management

Linvill Properties delivers high-touch, best-in-class asset & property management rooted in exceptional service for owners and tenants. We oversee commercial, retail, and mixed-use properties with disciplined execution, attention to detail, and a deep respect for the people who work in and rely on each space. The result is trusted partnerships and environments that support long-term tenant stability and asset performance.

Strategic Solutions

Complex real estate challenges require more than standard solutions. Linvill Properties brings a strategic, analytical mindset to every decision, combining market insight, financial rigor, and creative problem-solving to navigate risk and uncover opportunity. We think like owners because we are owners. We approach each asset with clarity, curiosity, and a focus on durable, long-term value rather than short-term fixes.

Owner Returns

No two owners and no two investment goals are the same. Linvill Properties takes the time to understand what success means for each of our owners, whether that’s building generational wealth, planning for a capital event, or optimizing cash flow over time. Our strategies are tailored and our relationships are built on trust, discretion, and alignment. Your investment is personal to Linvill Properties and we treat it that way.

Maggie Linvill Smith brings uncommon depth, discipline, and perspective to commercial real estate. As President and CEO of Linvill Properties, she leads with a sophisticated understanding of asset performance, property stewardship, market cycles, and owner objectives. Her work blends financial rigor with creative problem-solving, helping clients make clear decisions in complex real estate environments.

Maggie’s perspective is shaped by decades of ownership and advisory experience in the real estate industry, her perspective as a broker since 1991, and her global consulting work with the United Nations, World Bank, and USAID at pivotal moments in economic transformation and international development. That range of experience informs the way she analyzes investments, navigates change, builds exceptional teams, and creates value for clients. 

A graduate of Brown University and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Maggie is also an active civic leader, speaker, mentor, and industry contributor, including frequently serving as a judge and panelist for the Minnesota Real Estate Journal and other industry organizations and publications.

Connect with Maggie on LinkedIn.

Recognition for Maggie and Linvill Properties includes: Notable Woman in Commercial Real Estate and Construction, Twin Cities Business; Empowering Women Honoree and In the Lead: Women-Owned Businesses, Finance & Commerce; Women to Watch and 40 Under 40, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal; Woman of the Year – Development and Construction finalist, Minnesota Real Estate Journal; Business Person of the Year, Burnsville Chamber of Commerce; and Exceptional Businesswomen Award, Dakota County Tribune. 

“A company can seize extraordinary opportunities only if it is very good at the ordinary operations.”

- Marcel Telles

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”

- Vince Lombardi

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

- Thomas A. Edison

“Your customer doesn’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

– Harvey Mackay

“If you stay very focused on customers and customer success, people pay attention to that – and in turn, they also want that same type of success.”

– Aneel Bhusri 

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”

– Steve Jobs 

“Innovation is change that unlocks new value.”

– Jamie Notter

Our Values

Ownership Mindset

We act with integrity, transparency, and accountability, treating your investment, property, or partnership as if it were our own, keeping your goals at the forefront. We take responsibility for our work, make decisions with honesty, and hold ourselves accountable to do the right thing, every time.

Innovation

We continuously look for smart, forward-thinking solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and value, never settling for the status quo. We embrace adaptability and creativity, staying agile and future-focused to deliver meaningful improvements for our clients and partners.

Personalized Approach

We invest the time to know you, respect your needs and goals, and build genuine, collaborative relationships that reflect who you are and your business goals. Property ownership is personal, and we collaborate as true partners, respecting your expertise and building relationships that last.

Dedication

Our loyalty, tenacity, and high standardsshow up in excellence in service, consistent care, and follow-through on every detail. Every aspect of your property merits and receives our dedicated attention. We bring heart and perseverance to our work, we don’t shy away from hard work, and we hold ourselves to a standard of excellence while remaining deeply committed to our clients.

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